COVID-19 has changed everything in the packaging world. Virtually no industry or sector was left untouched. Some benefited, but many did not, and the Pandemic’s effects on labor, materials, and costs will be felt for years to come. As a packaging OEM with a medical device practice that includes syringe, test kit, and PPE packaging, we’ve…
Automating your syringe packaging line may be one of your best strategies for increasing speed and output. There are many approaches to improving capacity of your packaging line to meet the extremely high demand generated by the COVID pandemic. As vaccine production and distribution continue to roll out globally, the ability to ramp up production…
Announces hire of Josh Becker to lead effort Taunton, MA. December 16, 2020.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harpak-ULMA today announced the launch of a new North American initiative to help the bakery and confectionery market improve flexibility and operational performance in response to COVID-19 business disruptions. While some producers are dealing with plummeting demand for some products, others are…
After building momentum for a decade, Digital Transformation is now front and center in many producers’ strategic discussions. The proof points are building for companies that adopt digital-centric production processes; marked improvements in flexibility, productivity, and final quality are persuasive. Many use cases are cited for Digital Transformation, but one of the most intuitive and…
Avoid harmful bacteria buildup on your packaging machine by following sanitation requirements. Machine designs should not allow moisture collection and other harmful particulates. A particular emphasis should be put on points of product contact where the exposed product can be compromised. Additionally, ready to eat meats and cheeses don’t require cooking to kill harmful bacteria…
