Packaging is the first thing your customer sees when they find your product on a retail shelf or have it delivered to their home. It is incredibly important for your packaging to tell the story you want potential customers to hear in a unique and meaningful way. It is equally…
Your current packaging line equipment is nearing the end of its lifespan, and it’s time to start shopping for replacements. Instead of just trading out your current machines for identical ones, take this time to analyze your production line strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Use that analysis to upgrade your equipment…
Routine preventative maintenance of your packaging equipment is an essential part of any production line’s operating plan. Keep your equipment in the best shape possible by following our top tips for packaging equipment maintenance: Create a Maintenance Schedule All equipment should come with a recommended maintenance schedule as determined by…
One of the most important considerations when planning and designing your packaging is the type of material you intend to use. Certain products store and transport better when packaged in special materials, like refrigerated and frozen products, beverages, and pharmaceutical products. Even for non-fragile, shelf-stable items, packaging material can make…
When you upgrade from manual to automated packaging, you’ll be putting out more products than ever before. Now it’s time to get all those packaged products into cases and shipped out. But when you’re still packing cases by hand, you’ll quickly realize that no matter how efficient your cartoners are,…
Packaging pharmaceutical products is difficult. While some products are not strictly regulated and manufacturers have a lot of choice in what packaging styles and materials they use, pharmaceutical manufacturers do not enjoy these freedoms. Pharmaceutical products are highly regulated for compliance with multiple government agencies along with other federal, state,…
If your product is packaged in glass vials, you know the unique needs of this type of packaging. It’s fragile, it doesn’t always pack neatly, and even the slightest miscalculation during packing or shipping can be disastrous. Just think about one of the most common products that are packaged in…
When you’re managing a production line, you know that productivity is king. Getting as much quality product as possible out the door and onto retail shelves is the best way to boost revenues and profits while getting your brand in front of customer's eyes. So optimizing your production line should…
For small products, it’s not enough to just box the individual items. You’ll also need to arrange them in trays so that they can easily be case packed, shipped, and placed on the retail shelves. To do this, you’ll need to either fold trays by hand or use automated tray-forming…
The cosmetics industry features a huge variety of products in all shapes and sizes. When it’s time to pack those products up and ship them out to suppliers and stores, you need a case packer that is efficient, fast, and safe. Lucky for you, Econocorp offers three case packer options…
