By Erik Zellmer In today’s fast-evolving packaging landscape, co-packers face increasing pressure to do more with less. Customer demands are shifting, product portfolios are expanding, and packaging formats continue to multiply. To remain competitive, co-packers need machinery that can adapt quickly, not just to today’s requirements, but to tomorrow’s opportunities. One of the most pressing […]
Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machines
Vertical form fill seal (v/f/f/s) machines are versatile vertical bagging systems suitable for a wide range of industries and applications. Whether packaging small or large bags, these vertical form fill seal machines meet unique customer needs, providing reliable and high-quality bagging and packaging solutions. These machines are designed for various bag types, including pillow, gusset, flat bottom, and modified doy.
Why Companies Choose Matrix (Hint: It’s Not Just About the Machine)
By Devin Morris When companies begin evaluating new packaging machinery options, they usually start conversations with an OEM the same way: How fast is it? How efficient? How reliable? All important questions. But those aren’t the real reasons customers ultimately choose Matrix. The deciding factor goes far beyond the machine. It Starts with Reliability – […]
Doypack on VFFS: Flexibility That Lets Co-Packers Say “Yes” More Often
For co-packers, flexibility isn’t optional, it’s the business model. One day you’re running a 4 oz snack. The next, a 2 lb bag of pet treats. Then marketing wants a new size with a zipper. Every changeover costs time, and downtime hits the bottom line. That’s why doypack-style stand-up pouches produced on a VFFS machine […]
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 […]
How Matrix and Engilico Are Advancing Seal Integrity for Flexible Packaging
At Matrix Packaging, our mission is to help customers achieve packaging that is efficient, reliable, and retail-ready. A critical part of that process is ensuring every package is sealed correctly. Even minor imperfection like product in the seal, wrinkles, or folds, can compromise shelf life, product safety, and brand reputation. That’s why Matrix partners with […]