The over/under number is 100,000. If you are producing more than 100,000 trays per year, automating that process makes sense. That’s because when you find yourself over that number, automating your packaging operations with tray forming machinery gives you a solid ROI when calculating labor and corrugated savings. First, let’s look at labor. Most manufacturing […]
Case & Tray Automation
Case and tray automation machinery is available for a wide range of industries. Explore the latest advancements in automation for tray forming and case sealing. Featuring maximum efficiency and precision, the case and tray automation solutions are effective for diverse applications.
Is a Fully Automatic Case Erector Right for You?
Remember that scene from I Love Lucy where the chocolates are coming too fast for Lucy and Ethel to wrap? Their solution was to shove some candies in their mouths, others in their hats, and a very small amount actually made it into the wrappers. This hilarious clip can hit close to home for employees […]
Three Heads Aren’t Always Better Than One (If You Can Find Three Heads at All)
End-of-line packagers are the unsung heroes of commerce. They are the ones with the final eye on the product before it goes into a case, and form that case to make a solid first impression on the recipient. Many companies will assign multiple people to end-of-line packaging, often dividing the work into three stations: case […]
Adapting to an Ever-Increasing E-Commerce World
If the last several years has taught us anything, it is that people have wholeheartedly embraced online shopping. According to Forbes, global e-commerce retail sales were expected to top 20.4 percent in 2022, up from 10 percent only five years ago. Certainly, COVID was a main driver of that jump, but also the work-from-home trend […]
How Wexxar Bel is Addressing the Skills Gap
If you’re looking for a job with great opportunities for advancement, consider a career in manufacturing … because the industry is looking for you. A sizable skills gap currently exists within the manufacturing industry. According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, they are forecasting up to 2.4 million jobs could remain unfilled through 2028.