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Features

BRAND PACKAGING — Cannabis design:

Helping a Cannabis Brand Set Sail
Distinctive package design from the creative team at BRIGADE agency sets Ocean Breeze Cultivators from the competitive cannabis category.

MACHINERY:

It’s 2022…Why Are Case Erectors More Essential Than Ever?
These no-nonsense machines provide the essential task of setting up and sealing cases, and are often an entry point for end-of-line packaging automation. Why do case erectors continue to be a vital component on so many packaging lines today? There are multiple reasons.

VIDEO — AUGMENTED REALITY:

Using Augmented Reality to Increase Consumer Engagement
RealityBLU’s MJ Anderson shares ways brands can use AR to improve consumer interaction — and even tells how manufacturers can use AR to improve processes.

MACHINERY:

4 Reasons Packaging Machinery Needs a Preventive Maintenance Program
Most manufacturers focus on implementing a preventive maintenance program for the equipment involved in the early or middle stages of the production process. However, they are overlooking a critical aspect — the packaging line.

AUTOMATION:

What Level of Automation is Right for Your Business?
Both semi- and fully-automatic lines are proven strategies for speed and efficiency. Understanding what your specific needs are can determine what you need.

MATERIALS:

Case Study: Schur Flexibles Provides Safety Solution
Hygiene and food safety have always been important, but the coronavirus has highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance. Consumers expect a high level of protection at point-of-sale. In response to this, Schur Flexibles is offering to apply an antibacterial varnish to a range of its films.