By Kevin Webster For food and consumer goods manufacturers, few decisions carry as much operational and financial impact as whether to rebuild an existing packaging machine or invest in a new one. As production demands evolve and pressure mounts to improve efficiency and maximize ROI, understanding the advantages and limitations of each option is critical. […]
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The Future of CPG Packaging: How Bartelt and ProMach Are Helping Manufacturers Stay Ahead
By Tom Tomac The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, one driven by sustainability mandates, evolving retail demands, and changing consumer expectations. For food and consumer goods manufacturers, packaging is no longer just about containment. It’s about compliance, efficiency, brand perception, and future readiness. At Bartelt, we’re helping manufacturers navigate these changes […]
Packaging Innovation Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have, it’s a Business Imperative
By Evan Schwartz For food and consumer goods manufacturers, packaging has evolved beyond simply protecting a product and ensuring its delivery to the shelf. Today, packaging decisions influence everything from sustainability initiatives, operational efficiency, brand perception, and regulatory compliance. As consumer expectations continue to shift, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to re-evaluate longstanding packaging strategies. […]
The Cartoner: The Missing Link in Packaging Line Automation
By Chris Shay As manufacturers look to improve throughput and efficiency, many begin by automating the front end of the packaging line. For example, installing a vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machine can significantly increase production speeds and reduce manual labor. But without the right downstream support, those improvements may not be fully realized. Often, […]
From SKUs to Changeovers, Machine Flexibility Reigns Supreme in Today’s Competitive Retail Environment
By Erik Zellmer Membership-based retail warehouses, or “club stores” such as Costco, BJs, and Sam’s Club, have surged in popularity with consumers. Collectively, these three brands generated more than $769 billion in revenue in 2024 and are anticipating an annual growth rate of 5.5 percent over the next three years, according to retail media research […]