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.

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New machine trial for punnet loading factories

1 New machine trial for punnet loading factories

At PPMA 2018, Brillopak is offering visitors to its PPMA stand (C50) the opportunity to sign up to a one-week free trial of its superfast new BR2 Punnet Packer.

Enforcing packaging standards across the supply chain delivers ethical and financial value

2 Enforcing packaging standards across the supply chain delivers ethical and financial value

Switched on brands are becoming ever more aware of the importance of packaging when it comes to consumer experience.

Kids get plastic aware in clean up at the Bridges

3 Kids get plastic aware in clean up at the Bridges

Young visitors to a North East shopping centre have been learning about the dangers of plastic waste.

Zanders invests millions in converting power plant to gas

4 Zanders invests millions in converting power plant to gas

Zanders is sending out a clear message of commitment to its Bergisch Gladbach location: The manufacturer of high-quality specialty papers and cartonboard is converting its on-site power plant from hard coal to natural gas and is investing several million euros in modernization.

UK packaging show announces cutting-edge seminar programme

5 UK packaging show announces cutting-edge seminar programme

Diageo, M&S, Lush and Carlsberg are just some of the major names already on board as part of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London’s free-to-attend seminar programme.

MSM Solutions partners with Advanced Poly-Packaging for complete bagging solutions

6 MSM Solutions partners with Advanced Poly-Packaging for complete bagging solutions

Due to the growing demand for innovative packaging solutions to identify, track, count and manage items in real time, MSM Solutions has joined forces with Advanced Poly to offer complete bagging solutions.

Khaos Control Cloud now integrates fully and seamlessly with Parcelhub

7 Khaos Control Cloud now integrates fully and seamlessly with Parcelhub

Khaos Control Cloud has announced the full integration with multi-carrier shipping and eCommerce customer service solution, Parcelhub.

Peli BioThermal appoints sector specialists

8 Peli BioThermal appoints sector specialists

Peli BioThermal, the global temperature controlled packaging solutions provider, has appointed a number of industry specialists to support the worldwide expansion of its service offerings.

PayPoint agrees landmark deal with eBay to access the Collect+ network for parcel deliveries

9 PayPoint agrees landmark deal with eBay to access the Collect+ network for parcel deliveries

PayPoint and eBay have signed a strategic partnership that will enable eBay sellers and buyers to access the Collect+ network for convenient click and collect parcel services.

Packaging show unveils major names for The Pentawards Conference

10 Packaging show unveils major names for The Pentawards Conference

Experts from Diageo, Design Bridge, Free the Birds, Hello Day and GSK are just some of the major packaging influencers, designers and international brands taking part in the Pentawards Conference at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2018.

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

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