Only one in five companies have fully integrated automation lines in existence today, igniting a growing competitive demand to adopt technology on the plant floor to deal with the uptick in market complexity.

It seemed like an exciting product development opportunity. Building material suppliers in cold climates were moving packaging operations outdoors. They needed equipment that could operate in an open shed or shelter to bundle their bricks, blocks and masonry products.

Texwrap's next-generation Tekkra 200-series sideload bundler offers customers the opportunity to customize their machine for maximum productivity based on the layout of their plant. 

Swiss Bühler Group and Premier Tech from Canada announce the formation of a strategic cooperation for industrial flexible packaging solutions. Both will build a design and manufacturing center in China.

Brenton will display a new, multifaceted aftermarket program that reduces downtime and increases the flexibility of end-of-line machines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

TAB Industries has introduced built-in load cells as an option on its fully automated TAB Wrapper Tornado Perfect Storm wrapping systems.

Regardless of what they are made of or what they contain, all sacks can be handled with ease with Piab's ergonomic Vaculex vacuum lifter. 

Success in the packaging industry during the next 10 years will hinge upon building a deep understanding of and connection to the empowered consumer. As consumers place an increasing value on choice, control, convenience and experience, retailers will need to embrace disruptive technologies and novel approaches to manufacturing.