Despite the challenges often presented by flexible packaging in terms of consistent recycling channels, the format remains a preferred choice for brands, retailers and consumers alike.
Consumers continue to become more aware of single-use plastics, food waste and recycling, particularly with the rise of documentaries like Seaspiracy. This has led to many brands seeking new and innovative methods to meet consumer sustainability expectations and to capture market share.
If there was ever a time to employ waste-reducing technologies, it is now, and precise tension control and automatic roll changing are technologies that go hand in hand.
In addition to the difficulties of procuring sufficient roll stock, we’re all struggling at some level with hiring, training and retaining talent. This leaves associates with more tasks to do and less time to do it, which makes it more important to use automated roll changing with tension control that is easy to use, easy to understand and easy to maintain.
Dealing with insurance claims is daunting even for the most sophisticated business owner. The sooner a fire insurance claim is settled, the better, right? Not so fast.
Building on the success of its CITADEL-R monobloc bagger for round refill and consumer wipes, global machinery manufacturer Shemesh Automation Wet Wipes has a new sustainable offering for Jumbo Wipes makers.
While designed for beef burgers and chicken nuggets, the NovaMax machines also offer high-performance forming for alternative proteins, pet food, treats, pharma, bakery products and more.
Unpacking Cutting Edge Trends in Packaging & Processing
July 11, 2022
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