Paris Packaging Week has revealed the finalists for its prestigious ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards, highlighting the best and most innovative packaging from the past year across the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors.
Packaging Equipment, Labelling Solutions & Equipment
Packaging is the process of enclosing /encapsulating or protecting products for storage, transit, display, sale, and use. There are many different types of packaging solutions available depending on the product and a number of machines to do the job. These can be Overwrappers, Stretchbanders /Sleevewrappers, Product Handling Systems, Shrinkwrappers and custom packaging equipment. Labels are used on every kind of product to brand, decorate or provide information for the consumer and can contain, for example, pre-printed bar codes supplying, batch, stock and price information to the retailer and consumer.
Paris Packaging Week shines spotlight on future talent with Huda Beauty design contest
Dec 19, 2023
Paris Packaging Week is to offer its platform to the packaging sector’s brightest young creative talents once again in its annual design competition.
FMI’ Analyst view: ‘Spray to success: Exploring the aerosol packaging frontier’
Dec 19, 2023
The aerosol packaging market size is projected to be valued at US$ 7.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to rise to US$ 12.3 billion by 2034. The global aerosol packaging market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.0% during the forecast period. In 2023, the market was valued at US$ 7.2 billion.
FMI’ Analyst view: ‘MellowWrap: Smooth packaging sensation’
Dec 12, 2023
The soft pack label market is anticipated to have reached a valuation of US$ 494.9 million in 2024. The market is predicted to witness a sluggish CAGR of 3.10% over the forecast period. However, the market is garnering notable attention, fuelled by the global surge in demand for personal care products.
Is the global shipping industry truly ready to go ‘packaging-free’?
Dec 11, 2023
By Charles Haverfield, CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping.
Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be changing its shipping processes to send orders only in their original packaging.
SEE launches new e-commerce fulfilment paper packaging system
Nov 22, 2023
SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has expanded its range of automated e-commerce packaging systems with the launch of the SEEAUTOBAG brand 850SP – a compact fulfilment packaging system designed for paper stream mailing bags.
Britain’s oldest brewer switches to recycled packaging
Nov 21, 2023
Britain’s oldest brewer has improved its sustainability credentials by switching to a pallet wrap film with 30% recycled content.
The brewery runs 300 pubs across London and the South East and has a 400-year heritage. Having already made its product packaging more sustainable, the company wanted to find a pallet stretch film with recycled content and turned to Lindum Packaging for help.
Contract Manufacturer Goodwin Company Announces Two Efficient E-Commerce Shrink-Wrap Machines For Both Coasts
Nov 15, 2023
Contract manufacturer Goodwin Company announces two efficient e-commerce shrink-wrap machines for both coasts.
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee initiates transition to zero tree packaging
Nov 13, 2023
Jimmy’s, the B-Corp certified Iced Coffee brand, has started trials on the latest packaging innovation made from crop waste. Switching from traditional wood fibre delivery boxes to RAW packaging boxes made from agricultural waste, aims to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Europe braces for parcel deluge: Online stores anticipate 79.4% surge in parcels
Nov 13, 2023
For retailers, the busiest season of the year is just around the corner. Online stores are gearing up for peak weeks, with a parcel volume surge of up to +79.4 percent.
Labelling Solutions
Labelling solutions are a wide range of products and services that help businesses to label their products and assets. These solutions can include:
- Label printers: These devices print labels from a computer or other device. They can be used to print a variety of labels, including barcodes, QR codes, and text.
- Labelling machines: These machines automatically apply labels to products or assets. They can be used for a variety of applications, such as product packaging, asset tracking, and inventory management.
- Labelling software: This software helps businesses to design, print, and manage their labels. It can also be used to track the usage of labels and to generate reports.
- Labelling consumables: These consumables include labels, ink cartridges, and cleaning supplies. They are essential for the operation of label printers and labelling machines.
Labelling solutions can help businesses to improve their efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. They can also help to improve the customer experience by providing clear and concise information about products and assets.
Here are some of the benefits of using labelling solutions:
- Increased efficiency: Labelling solutions can help businesses to label their products and assets more quickly and easily. This can save time and money, and it can also help to improve accuracy.
- Improved accuracy: Labelling solutions can help businesses to ensure that their labels are accurate. This is important for compliance reasons, and it can also help to prevent errors.
- Improved customer experience: Labelling solutions can help businesses to provide clear and concise information about their products and assets. This can help customers to make informed decisions, and it can also improve the overall customer experience.
If you are looking for labelling solutions, there are a number of factors that you should consider, such as the type of labels you need, the volume of labels you need, and your budget. You should also consider the features and functionality of the labelling solutions that you are considering.
Here are some of the factors to consider when choosing labelling solutions:
- Type of labels: The type of labels you need will depend on the application. For example, if you are labelling products for retail sale, you will need different labels than if you are labelling assets for tracking purposes.
- Volume of labels: The volume of labels you need will affect the cost of the labelling solutions. If you only need a small number of labels, you may be able to use a hand-held label printer. However, if you need a large number of labels, you will need to use a more automated labelling solution.
- Budget: Labelling solutions can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. You will need to decide how much you are willing to spend on labelling solutions before you start shopping.
- Features and functionality: The features and functionality of labelling solutions can vary. Some labelling solutions offer basic features, such as the ability to print text and barcodes. Other labelling solutions offer more advanced features, such as the ability to print images and to track the usage of labels.
Once you have considered these factors, you will be able to choose the labelling solutions that are right for your business.
Types of Packaging Equipment
Filling and bottling machines: These machines are used to fill liquids, powders, and other products into containers. They can be used to fill a wide variety of containers, including bottles, jars, cans, and pouches.
Forming machines: These machines are used to create the basic shape of a package. They can be used to form boxes, bags, pouches, and other types of packages.
Sealing machines: These machines are used to seal packages closed. They can use heat, glue, or other methods to seal packages.
Labeling machines: These machines are used to apply labels to packages. They can apply a variety of labels, including barcodes, product information, and promotional materials.
Palletizing machines: These machines are used to stack packages onto pallets. They can be used to stack a variety of packages, including boxes, bags, and cartons.
Shrink wrapping machines: These machines are used to shrink wrap packages. They use heat to shrink a plastic film around a package, which helps to protect the package and keep it secure.
Aerosol filling machines: These machines are used to fill aerosol cans with products such as spray paint, air freshener, and deodorant.
Blister packaging machines: These machines are used to create blister packs, which are packages that have a clear plastic window that allows the product to be seen.
Vacuum packaging machines: These machines are used to remove the air from packages, which helps to extend the shelf life of the product.
X-ray inspection machines: These machines are used to inspect packages for foreign objects or defects
