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 […]
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.
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 […]
Finding Sweet Success in Candy Packaging
Forrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” That analogy symbolizes the unpredictability of life. But for candy manufacturers, unpredictability is the last thing anyone wants, especially in their packaging operations. With so many different options to package candy, choosing the right system for a […]
Making the Leap from Manual Packing to Automation — What You Need to Know
A smarter, simpler path to vertical form fill seal automation for small producers For many small manufacturers and family-run businesses, the idea of automating packaging can feel out of reach—too complex, too expensive, or simply too much change all at once. But the reality is that modern VFFS (vertical form fill seal) machines have evolved […]