Pyramid Packaging, Inc. (est. 1968) is located in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois. As a value-added reseller of packaging equipment & supplies, we sell and support our products in the Chicagoland area, northern Illinois as well as our national customer base. We offer the latest in packaging machinery as well as the materials and service to accompany your investment.

Our line of packaging equipment includes the following:
bagging equipment, case sealers, weighing systems, shrink packaging systems, stretch packing systems and void fill machinery.

As a full-service flexible packaging distributor, Pyramid Packaging offers the latest equipment, most comprehensive support, and consumables you need to package your products efficiently. Our experienced packaging engineers will assist in selecting the optimal equipment for your packaging application. We represent the market’s leading flexible packaging equipment manufacturers such as: Automated Packaging Systems, Sealed Air, ARPAC, LoveShaw/LittleDavid, Shrink Tech Systems, Starview, Heat Seal, Weigh Right, Packaging Aids, Squid Ink, and more.

We also supply the following packaging supplies:
air pillows, reclosable bags, polypropylene bags, stretch films, carton sealing tape, bubble/foam products, strapping materials, clamshell/blister packaging and sustainable packaging products.

Flexible packaging supplies are plastic-based films used to package, protect, secure, and ship products for various industries.

Our packaging supplies provide several advantages over rigid packaging. They are lightweight, resulting in lower shipping cost, conform to the packaged item’s shape, require less storage space, and are environmentally friendly. Because of their advantages, flexible plastic supplies are the fastest-growing type of packaging.

Packaging Services include:
on-site repair service by qualified technicians, packaging line layout, hardware and software consultation, package design, graphics and art direction.

If you are inquiring about any of the equipment, materials or services we provide, please fill out our Contact Us form and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly.

For more information about Pyramid Packaging, contact us at 847-272-3400, e-mail [email protected] or visit us at www.pyramidpackaging.com

The AirPouch FastWrap system from Automated Packaging Systems is used to produce on demand bubble wrap commonly used for order fulfillment.

The FastWrap system eliminates the need for bulky bundles of bubble wrap. Consequently, those require large amounts of storage space and are difficult to handle.

The FastWrap portable table top unit is easy to use and is virtually maintenance-free. First, plug-in the machine to any 110v outlet. Next, insert the plastic film. Finally, it instantly produces protective bubble wrap for your packing needs. The table top unit is fast and can produce bubble wrap up to 55 linear feet per-minute.

Since FastWrap uses ambient air to fill the bubbles, there is no need for a compressor. The plastic bubble wrap material is fed directly from its box. As a result, this eliminates the need for an auxiliary feeder.

One compact box of FastWrap takes up much less storage than bubble wrap. It contains 1,750 linear feet (.3 miles) of earth-friendly biodegradable packaging film.

Chicago based, Pyramid Packaging Inc. (est. 1968) is a value added distributor of the AirPouch Packaging Systems.

We offer complete line of packaging equipment, packaging materials and packaging service solutions. Reach out for more information about the FastWrap On-Demand Bubble Wrap System. You can give us a call at (847)-272-3400. You can also email us at [email protected]. Lastly, you can click here to request a quote and a free ROI (return on investment) packaging analysis.

Pyramid Packaging Inc. is a Chicagoland distributor of Automated Packaging Systems’ AirPouch Express 3 Void Fill System. The AirPouch Void Fill System makes environmentally friendly, on demand air pillows which are inserted into packaging boxes in order to secure items being shipped.

The portable system is simple to use. The system weighs only 35 lbs., uses a standard 110v outlet and does not require a compressor.

To see our full offerings, take a look at our void fill offerings here.

User Benefits

• Yield — the AirPouch System fills more space while using less material resulting in reduced shipping cost
• Tearable — Perforated pillows are easy to tear so they can be easily adjusted to fit different size shipping boxes
• High speed — the System can produce air pillows over 50 linear feet per minute
• Material — the AirPouch material is specially formulated with metallocene polyethylene (Dura Clear) which has superior strength and puncture resistant to standard polyethylene materials
• Biodegradable — AirPouch void-fill pillows are available in a variety of materials including EarthAware biodegradable recycled films

For more information about the AirPouch Void Fill System contact Pyramid Packaging Inc. You can give us a call at (847)-272-3400, email us at [email protected]. Finally, you can also click here to fill out our contact us form and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly.

Remember when receiving a UPS package and you had to dig past the polystyrene peanut shells to find the package’s content? That’s now a thing of the past because of air pillows.

Once the excitement of receiving the package wore off, you had to clean up the mess made from left over dust and the hundreds of peanut shells that were scattered all over the floor. 99% of the time the peanut shells were thrown into the garbage where they ended up in a landfill.

Have you now noticed packages are coming will with balloon-style packaging? These are also known as air pillows, or void fill packaging. Air pillow packaging is a cleaner and greener solution than peanut shell packaging. This is because polystyrene is notorious for not break down well and is being phased out rapidly.

When needed, air pillows are expanded with a portable machine whereas peanut shell packaging are always fully expanded thus requiring more warehouse space and increased transportation cost.

One box of air pillows (8″x8″ or 275 cubic feet) equals 20 bags of peanuts @ 14 feet/bag.

For more information on how air pillow packaging can reduce your shipping and overall packaging cost, click here. You can contact Pyramid Packaging Inc. by giving us a call at (847)-272-3400. You can also email us at [email protected]. Finally, you can fill out our contact us form here and a member of our customer service team will respond promptly.

Why buy local? It’s simple.

Pyramid Packaging is a value added reseller and supplier of packaging equipment and materials serving Chicagoland, northwest Indiana, southern Wisconsin as well as our national customer base. We provide a complete line of packaging equipment, packaging materials, and packaging service solutions.

Buying your packaging supplies form a local distributor like Pyramid Packaging has the following advantages.

1. Stocking Distributor of Packaging Supplies

Since we are a local stocking distributor of packaging supplies, we can react to your needs immediately.

Most of our supplies like stretch wrap film, shrink wrap, void fill air pillows, bubble wrap and polyethylene bags can shipped the same day or when needed, the order can arrive the same day.

As a local supplier, we are more reactive during times of high demand and are set up to provide customers with the best possible service and pricing.

2. Packaging Experience

Our sales staff are packaging experts and have received sales and technical training from leading packaging manufacturers like ARPAC and Automated Packaging Systems. We also provide on-site repair service by qualified technicians, and package design services.

Our knowledge is your knowledge and we will educate your shipping and receiving, marketing, purchasing and operation departments on the latest packaging trends and ways to save money on your packaging requirements.

3. Vendor Management Inventory Service

Our company can also manage your packaging supplies inventory. With our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) service plan, a Pyramid Packaging sales representative will be scheduled to visit your company, evaluate your packaging inventory and replenish stock when needed.

By optimizing this supply chain performance, Pyramid Packaging is responsible for maintaining the customer’s packaging supplies inventory. This service frees up a customer’s valuable time and resources. Additionally, VMI gives the customer an opportunity to meet with our sales representative on a scheduled basis to discuss any further packaging requirements or questions they may have.

Those are just some reasons as to why buy local. You can reach out to Pyramid Packaging in a number of ways. First, give us a call at (847)-272-3400. Next, you can fill out our Contact Us form and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly. Finally, email us at [email protected].

There are many different options for packaging materials, but shrink wrap, also known as stretch wrap, is commonly used to wrap larger, heavier items.

Below are three Frequently Asked Questions about stretch wrap.

1. What is stretch wrap?

Stretch wrap is a polyethylene, flexible packaging material often used to wrap cartons or small boxes that sit on a skid. When sending something heavy and bulky, it’s best to use a skid. Skids are commonly used because it can be easily be picked up and transported by a hand held pallet or forklift. It comes in blown or cast and in different gauges (thicknesses).

2. Why use stretch wrap?

Stretch wrap is the most economical way to secure and send loads. The wrap keeps the items tightly bound whether they are sitting on a warehouse shelf or in transit. Making sure cartons stay on the pallet reduces the chances of your items falling off the skid and getting lost during transportation. Filling out the insurance forms for lost shipping items is the last thing any shipping clerk or logistics manager wants to to deal with.

3. How is it applied?

It can be applied manually using a hand held wrapper, which works well if you are only shipping a few pallets per day. If you are shipping more than 5 skids per day, a semi-automatic turn table wrapper may be your best option. With the turn table, pallets are placed on the turn table. It is attached to the pallet and the wrap is automatically applied as the skid rotates on the turn table. This semi automatic wrapping process improves productivity, and produces a tighter and more consistent wrap.

Pyramid Packaging is a value-added reseller and supplier of packaging equipment like the ARPAC shrink wrapper and stretch wrap materials.

To request a quote and a free ROI (return on investment) packaging analysis, contact Pyramid Packaging Inc. You can call us at (847)-272-3400, toll free at 800-547-5130. Additionally, you can email us at [email protected]. Finally, click here to fill out our Contact Us form and a member of our staff will get back to you promptly.

Flexible packaging supplies typically include polyethylene bags, on-demand bubble wrap, shrink wrap, stretch film, skin board, and void fill air pillows.

Flexible packaging is used to protect products in inventory or during transportation. As the name applies, it is a non-rigid material usually made from a plastic polymer.

Materials include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and polyolefin. These packaging materials conform to the shape that it’s being packaged in. This is unlike corrugated packaging, where items are packed into cardboard box and it’s far more rigid.

These materials are used to package products in the pharmaceutical, food, industrial, logistic and distribution centers.

Most often, equipment like a semi-automatic shrink wrapper, bagging or void fill machinery are used along with flexible packaging materials in order to reduce labor cost and improve packaging efficiency. Corporate or products logos and graphics can also be branded on these materials which can help your brand reach new heights.

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Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland and national supplier of business to business flexible packaging supplies and machinery. For more information contact Pyramid Packaging. Firstly, you can give us a call at 847-272-3400. Next, click here to fill out a Contact Us form and tell us about your flexible packaging needs. Finally, you can email us at [email protected].

Automated Packaging Systems has introduced a new, ultra thin void fill packaging film to be used with the AirPouch Express 3 void fill packaging machine.

The new EathAware biodegradable, void fill film is ultra thin at only 0.95 mil thick opposed to its 1.5 mil predecessor.

Since the film is thinner, a 1,000 more linear feet of material can be packed in the same size box when compared to the 1.5 mil film. Automated Packaging Systems advanced polymer formulation has increased the film’s puncture resistance and strength.

The thinner film also contains an additive that causes biodegradation in 9 months to 5 years, depending on exposure conditions. The thinner film also uses less raw materials making it even more green friendly.

The material comes pre-formed and fan-folded in box that contains nearly 5,000 feet of uninflated pillows, minimizing changeover times and storage space requirements.

To find our full offerings of void fill, visit our Inflatable Protective Packaging section on our website to learn more.

For more information about the EarthAware .95 mil void fill packaging film, contact Pyramid Packaging today. You can reach us in a number of ways. First, give us a call at 847-272-3400. Next, you can fill out our Contact Us prompt and a member of our customer service team will get back to you shortly. Finally, email us at [email protected].

The AutoBag Kit-Veyor packaging machine integrates multiple Accu-Count vibrating counters with a conveyor system to automatically count and collate small components into packaged kits.

The Kit-Veyor is DeviceNet compatible and works with Autobag bag packaging systems for a significant labor savings in high productivity kit packaging applications.

User Benefits

• Increases the productivity of kit packaging operation by counting, collating, and packaging up to 35 bags per minute
• Efficient and accurate system operation provided by AutoTouch Control Screens and DeviceNet communications technology
• Flexible configurations create multiple kit packs of varying quantities
• Integrates with Autobag Bagging Machines, Accu-Count Counters, and AutoLabel Inline Imprinters for a fully automatic counting, kitting, and packaging system

Typical Applications

• Small Parts Kit Packs
• Multiple Parts Kits
• Electrical & Electronic Parts
• Hardware & DIY
• Fasteners & Connectors
• Hobby & Craft Pieces

Technical Specs

Weight: Approximately 400 lbs. (181 kg) (standard)
Electrical: 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 600 Watts
Length: 10 ft. standard with optional add-on sections in 3-ft. increments for a maximum of 40 ft. (Longer lengths available by special order)
Buckets: 6 in. wide x 4 in. deep (15.2 cm x 10.2 cm) of high-impact, extremely durable, sound-dampening Lexan

Watch the demo video as the machine counts and packages small parts.

Skin packaging, also known as skin boarding, is a common packaging process. During the sealing process, packaged items are laid on top of a board and covered with a plastic film.

The Starview SP Series is top of the line. Here’s how it works.

The film is heated and air is vacuumed out leaving a tight seal between the film and its backing. The tight seal secures the packaged items and prevents it from being damaged during shipping.

After the skin process, the backing can be cut to a specific shape. Often with skin packaging, a hole is usually added to the backing so it can hang from a hook.

Pyramid Packaging offers a variety of SP and die cutting equipment for low-to-high volume applications. It seals products between a top layer of heated plastic and a bottom layer of adhesive-coated card stock. This makes it a very useful and versatile process to use across a variety of applications.

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland value-added reseller of the Starview Skin Packaging Machines.

For more information, contact Pyramid Packaging Inc. at (847)-272-3400. You can click here to contact us about a quote and a free ROI (return on investment) SP analysis.

Watch the skin packing demonstration by clicking on the below video.

As your business expands and orders grow so will the demands on your shipping department. An automatic case erector (also know as a carton sealing, case former) packaging machine is a great way to improve the efficiency of your packaging shipping department.

The Little David CF-25 is a perfect fit for your needs.

A case erector sealing machine will automatically erect and seal corrugated cardboard boxes. As a result, cardboard sheets are loaded into the machine’s hopper and the machine will erect the box and seal its bottom.

This machine is designed to form and bottom-seal corrugated boxes at speeds up to 15 cases per minute. Interestingly, then, shipping department packs its contents, seals the top of the box and its ready for shipping. This automatic process saves time, allowing you to keep pace with your shipping/packaging demands.

CF-25 Features:

User Benefits

• Erects and bottom seals up to 10 cpm (standard) and 15 cpm (high speed)
• Patented flow process enables small footprint
• 2-minute box size changeover; requires no tools
• The chain and lug drive system ensures the case is square during sealing and eliminates slipping and stalling seen in side-belt machines
• Interlocking safety gates restrict access to moving parts
• 150 case powered hopper
• Pneumatically folds flaps

Typical Applications

• Food
• Industrial
• Beauty Products
• Medical Devices
• Toys and Games
• Baked Goods

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland distributor of the Loveshaw/Little David case erector sealing machines. For more information, contact Pyramid Packaging at (847)-272-3400. Next, you can click here to fill out our Contact Us form and inquire about your packaging machinery needs. Finally, you can also email us at [email protected].

Semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrap machines provide several advantages to a manual stretch wrapper. Semi and automatic stretch wrappers will provide a consistent, professional wrap, save in stretch film cost while preventing common workplace injuries associated with manual-hand wrapping.

If you are you spending more than $600 per month in hand stretch film or if your stretch wrapper more than 3 years old, you may be throwing away more than 50% of your stretch film.

Pyramid Packaging sells and supports the ARPAC pallet stretch wrap machines. The ARPAC stretch wrappers minimize your stretch film usage to cut your material costs in half. It’s such an easy way to save money in the short and long run. Plus, these machines do not take up much warehouse space.

For more information about our pallet stretch wrap machines, and how they can save you money on stretch film, contact Pyramid Packaging. Firstly, you can give us a call at (847)-272-3400. Next, you can fill out our Contact Us form and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly. Finally, you can email us at [email protected].

Watch the video to view the differences between semi automatic and manual stretch wrapping process.