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As fluctuating oil prices drive up the cost of plastic shrink film across global supply chains, Texwrap is stepping in to help food, CPG, and industrial manufacturers find critical operational efficiencies right on their plant floor.
Serving as a strategic packaging consultant, Texwrap has launched the Texwrap Tune-Up – a free, diagnostic assessment designed to evaluate end-of-line shrink packaging machinery, optimize equipment settings, reduce material waste, and deliver immediate cost savings.
“Rising raw material costs are squeezing manufacturer margins at a time when companies are already managing unforeseen supply chain expenses,” said James “Chip” Broome, Vice President of Sales for Texwrap. “Through our free equipment assessment, we inspect the -shrink wrapping line to uncover hidden inefficiencies that are quietly hurting a company’s bottom line. Film scrap is expensive, and every inch of saved material directly impacts profitability.”
During a Tune-Up consultation, Texwrap representatives perform a comprehensive on-site diagnostic. The assessment evaluates machine settings, film type and thickness, product spacing, scrap tail, and overall line performance.
Even minor setting adjustments can yield massive financial returns. For example, running a 10x6x2-inch package eight hours a day with just one extra inch of unnecessary bag length can significantly inflate annual packaging costs by wasting dozens of film rolls and over 1,000 pounds of plastic per year.
Side-seal and L-bar wrappers make up more than 90% of the wrappers in the shrink-packaging industry. Part of their setup results in a scrap tail being produced from every package. Typically, this scrap tail needs to be 2.5-3.5” wide to allow the machine to function at its best.
“When we perform a diagnostic, we frequently see operators running a scrap tail 4” wide or more” added Broome. “Improper spacing between products is another common error. Left unchecked, these wasteful habits go unquestioned for years.”
Depending on package size and line volume, optimized settings can yield operational savings up to $24,000 per year per machine. For facilities operating multiple packaging lines, those savings can increase exponentially.
Beyond direct cost reduction, optimizing machine settings leads to fewer film roll changeovers, reduced downtime, and less plastic waste, directly supporting corporate sustainability initiatives. As part of the service, Texwrap specialists also advise manufacturers on whether their existing horizontal or vertical equipment is right for their application or if upgrading equipment could create even greater long-term ROI.
The Texwrap Tune-Up assessment is available to both existing Texwrap customers and contract packagers. To schedule a no-cost assessment, contact your regional Texwrap sales manager or visit www.texwrap.com.
