Case Studies

Cartoning & Boxes

NEST BUILDING. The eggs are "nested" in contoured cartons and tray flats in various counts, depending on customer requirements.
Machine Case Study
| October 12, 2010

Egg packer automates casing and palletizing operations

Tender-touch case packers and robotics reduce breakage and increase overall efficiencies.
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Package Case Study
| October 10, 2010

Established stevia brand refreshes packaging for greater green mileage

100% recycled material and a smaller package size reflect Wisdom Natural Brands’ commitment to the environment.
FLOOR SPACE. The side sealer (above) and the compact shrink tunnel (left) are designed to work in tandem while occupying minimal
Machine Case Study
| September 9, 2010

Pack Expo purchases triple production

End-of-line equipment purchased at Pack Expo International 2008 helped Garden Lites boost productivity significantly. Top management will be back at the Chicago show this Fall
FASHION FORWARD. U by Kotex cartons take their bold visual cues--a rich black background accented with bright colors--from fashi
Package Case Study
| July 3, 2010

New Kotex brand: Discreetness makes a bold statement

Kimberly-Clark identifies a feminine care products ‘language’ among young women and launches fashionable U by Kotex cartons and tins that reduce the embarrassment.
BEFORE & AFTER. Shown below left is the perforated case that came before the tray-plus-hood format above. On-shelf presentation
Package Case Study
| May 4, 2010

P&G optimizes its shelf-ready packaging

Packaging professionals at P&G’s Schwalbach, Germany, office have greatly improved the shelf-ready secondary packs used for feminine care products.
Package Case Study
| March 9, 2010

Kimberly-Clark breaks the rules in facial-tissue aisle

 
Rondo_carton
Package Case Study
| March 6, 2010

Credit card-sized pack wins pharmaceutical award

A wallet pack for Switzerland dental product company FKG Dentaire earns recognition.
Machine Case Study
| January 24, 2010

Case packer uses a power monitor to minimize energy consumption

A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy use from a component mounted on the controls cabinet.
Package Case Study
| January 8, 2010

Minute Maid design embraces the artful composition of fruit

Look elsewhere around the store for inspiration. That’s one way for brand marketers to bring a fresh look to their categories.
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Machine Case Study
| December 10, 2009

Robotic handling of bottles sets the bar high

Maximum versatility, minimal operator involvement, gentle handling, high speed, and automated end-of-arm tooling changes are highlights at VCP champagne plant.
Package Case Study
| October 30, 2009

Godiva goes green while printing gold

Godiva trims more than 30% of its printing costs by switching from an imported specialty paper to a foil metallic coated paper. Sustainability gains are impressive.
CUSTOM CASING. The customized automatic wraparound case packer is PLC-controlled and servo-driven (above).
Machine Case Study
| September 6, 2009

Fast, flexible case changeovers

 Extruded soap block operation cuts changeover time from hours to minutes by upgrading to automated case packing.
MAGAZINE FEED. Photo above shows knocked-down corrugated cases stacked in a magazine feed on the left and product infeed on the
Machine Case Study
| May 5, 2009

Case-packing gets a makeover

A high-speed case packing system cuts labor costs, frees up some folder/gluers, and increases productivity for a maker of custom corrugated containers.
Machine Case Study
| February 1, 2009

Automation completes speedy cup-packaging line

 Huhtamaki-America meets the challenge of its plant’s increased foodservice cup-forming capabilities by automating its case-packing and palletizing operations.
Machine Case Study
| November 2, 2008

Frozen entrée producer installs high-efficiency casing equipment

Competitively priced, small-footprint system fits nicely into the budget and floor space at Inovata Foods.

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