Responding to rising demand for its innovative flexible packaging equipment as well as more complete integrated systems, Barry-Wehmiller is creating two new divisions dedicated to meeting these needs.
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.
Barry-Wehmiller to enhance focus on flexible packaging and end-of-line integrated systems
Dec 12, 2017
UK packaging event unveils plans for 2018
Nov 14, 2017
James Drake-Brockman, Divisional Director of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print, the UK packaging shows, talks about plans for the event's return to Birmingham's NEC on 28 February & 1 March 2018.
Flow wrapping technology is sealing the future for packaging
Nov 14, 2017
By Peter Miller, managing director of Tisomi Ltd.
Figures suggest that since the start of the 21st Century there has been a three-fold increase in the use of automated packaging machinery in the global food sector and flow wrapping systems are influencing this transformation, allowing a vast array of jobs, once done manually, to be performed with greater speed, accuracy and efficiency.
Softbox Systems opens new manufacturing site in Continental Europe
Nov 07, 2017
Softbox Systems, provider of cold chain packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, has opened a new manufacturing site in The Netherlands, in partnership with Kingspan Unidek.
Business Linked Teams packages a leadership training programme for Huhtamaki
Oct 31, 2017
Huhtamaki, the global specialist in packaging for food and drink, has enlisted the services of Business Linked Teams( BLT) to provide a management and leadership training programme across its global workforce.
Yamato introduces plastics weighing solutions at Interplas
Oct 24, 2017
Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK demonstrated the capabilities of its automatic weighing machinery at Interplas for the first time this year.
ULMA Packaging introduces new Tight Bag technology
Oct 17, 2017
ULMA Packaging Ltd. claims to offer the solution to overcome many of the issues that have hampered the food industry caused by excess air in the bag.
Yamato's new Epsilon machine drew crowds at PPMA
Oct 17, 2017
Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK demonstrated the capabilities of its automatic weighing machinery at this year's PPMA show.
ULMA Packaging takes to the stage at BP2017
Oct 10, 2017
ULMA Packaging Ltd will be returning to the potato industry's showpiece exhibition BP2017 (22nd – 23rd November, Harrogate Yorkshire Event Centre) in Harrogate, promoting equipment that can help make taking crops to market more cost-effective and productive for growers.
In pursuit of improved efficiency for industrial applications: Mondi 'reinvents ventilation system packaging'
Sep 26, 2017
The global demand for corrugated board packaging is expected to grow to 269 billion USD by 2021 as manufacturers increasingly rely on it for the reliable and safe delivery of heavy duty products.
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
