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9th September 2024 PALpack

Palletising and depalletising in the food and beverage industry

In the food and beverage industry, speed and efficiency are key to making savings and driving success. However, food and drink products are often fragile and need to be packed, transported and unloaded carefully to prevent damage or contamination. This need to combine pace and precision when palletising and depalletising is just one of the challenges facing manufacturers today. In this blog, we’ll explore these difficulties further and look at some of the solutions.

Industry news

12th August 2024 PALpack

What the new Labour government means for the packaging industry

On July 4 2024, the Labour Party won a decisive victory in the UK general election, ushering in a new era of government and a host of ambitious proposals covering issues from environmental sustainability to innovation and investment. But what does this mean for the packaging industry? In this blog, we’ll look at some of the party’s policies and explore their potential impact on the sector.

Servicing

16th July 2024 PALpack

Service contracts for Technipes sack-filling machines: What you need to know

Regular servicing is essential for any piece of machinery to ensure optimal performance and maximise longevity—and sack-filling machines are no different. If equipment breaks down, it can be inconvenient and costly, causing delays and frustration, and investing in proactive maintenance goes a long way to preventing these unexpected periods of downtime.

Automation

8th July 2024 PALpack

Four benefits of developing custom packaging

Although the main role of packaging is usually to prevent damage to a product, custom packaging is much more than just padding and protection. When designed and manufactured well, customised packaging can enhance brand identity and elevate the customer experience, driving sales as a result. Past research from the US found that 72% of shoppers were influenced by a product’s packaging, so it’s worth investing in.

Automation Health & Safety

20th June 2024 PALpack

Ensuring food safety through proper packaging

Food safety is a critical part of food manufacturing and proper packaging is integral to complying with the many relevant rules and regulations. From preserving freshness to detailing ingredients, using the correct packaging helps to ensure the safety and quality of products from the production line until they reach the customer.

Industry news

5th June 2024 PALpack

A robotics revolution: future trends and their impact on the packaging industry

Rapid developments in robotics are leading a transformation. Manufacturers are adopting robotics faster than ever: globally, the average robot density has more than doubled in the last six years and in the packaging industry specifically, global sales of robotic packaging machines are estimated to reach US$ 1,888 million by 2033.

Sustainability

17th May 2024 PALpack

Reducing packaging waste: the importance of sustainable packaging and how automation can help

Sustainable packaging is moving up the agenda. As we become more aware of our environmental impact and the need to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, so customers are beginning to expect – even demand – sustainable packaging solutions.

Automation PALpack

8th May 2024 PALpack

Packaging solutions from PALpack: Your one-stop-shop for end-of-line automation solutions

End-of-line automation refers to the packaging solutions employed in the final stages of a manufacturing process, where products are weighed, packaged, labelled, palletised and wrapped in preparation for storage or distribution. At PALpack, we work with trusted providers including Lita, Europack, Technipes and VAI to supply equipment for everything from sack-filling and shrink wrapping to check weighing and banding. In this blog, we’ll explore each type of machinery in more detail.

Automation

30th April 2024 PALpack

The role of automation in the packaging industry

Automation has transformed many sectors and the packaging industry is no different. New technologies, from robotics to machine learning, have revolutionised parts of the packaging process, enabling tasks such as filling, sealing, labelling and palletising to be carried out without human input, thus saving time and money.

Sack filling

A split image shows filled hessian sacks on one side, and filled plastic rice bags on the other side

8th April 2024 PALpack

Choosing the right sack-filling machine: VFFS or pre-made bags

Sack-filling machines are a popular addition to manufacturing operations due to their ability to improve efficiency and productivity. By filling bags and sacks automatically, throughput is faster, products are more consistent, and there is less waste.

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