
In a chart called “Predictions of capital spending on packaging equipment in the next 12-24 months,” here are planned purchases of primary and secondary packaging equipment.
Primary Packaging Equipment (in order of frequency mentioned)
· Wrappers
· Robot Pick and Place
· Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal
· Vertical Form/Fill/Seal
· Labelers
· Automatic Sleevers
· Code Printers
· Robotic Tray Loading
· Vision Inspection
Secondary Packaging Equipment (in order of frequency mentioned)
· Case Packers
· Palletizers
· Case Erectors
· De-palletizing
· Shelf Ready Packaging Machinery
· Material Handling
· AGV Automated Forklifts
Source: PMMI Business Intelligence, “Trends in Food Processing and Packaging 2019.”