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3 Flexible Packaging Trends

Three Flexible Packaging Trends

Here is an interesting article, written by Ron Romanik, contributing editor of Packaging World, which appeared in the November 2013 issue. The full article can be found here.

Here is an excerpt from Romanik’s piece.

Trends often come and go before you notice them. Flexible packaging trends seem to have a longer life span than most, signaling that the format is here to stay. Here are some recent and developing trends we’re monitoring.

More easy-open, easy-reclose options

A much wider range of opening treatments, fitments, and closures is available today than ever before, including linear tear characteristics, reclosable zippers that don’t require any tearing of the pouch header to open, and screw-on spouts for liquid pouches. Machinery has advanced, too, with increased ability to apply these features in-line during filling and sealing with minimal downtime issues.

Clear high-barrier films

A new generation of clear films and coatings is beginning to approach the barrier properties of foil and metallized films. This provides new opportunities to showcase appetizing products while avoiding the flex-cracking problems associated with foil and some older coating technologies. These structures also offer the potential for microwave-compatible pouches.

Penetration into entirely new categories

Flexible packaging tends to sweep through entire product categories, though admittedly over a period of years. Classic examples include tuna fish and pet food, where retort pouches are now common after decades of can dominance. More recently baby food retort pouches (and thermoformed trays) are replacing glass jars. Flexible packaging solutions are also being used for home and garden supplies such as fertilizers, where resealability is a key feature.


Pyramid Packaging is striving to stay atop the packaging industry by keeping up with key trends such as the three Romanik offered. To learn more about our offerings, you can visit our website, which will have a host of types of packaging, equipment and services to choose from. You can also request a quote whether it’s a machine or a custom film or anything in-between. Contact us today by filling out this form, or, email us at [email protected].

Food Packaging Presentation

Our food packaging presentation explains the different types of packaging films and equipment used to package food related items.

Plastic film for offers several advantages over their rigid counterparts. Here are some reasons as to why. First, films are lightweight. Next, they are easy to print on. Third, they have excellent barrier properties to help it stay fresh. Finally, certain kinds are recyclable or reusable.

We create value by helping our customers select the best film for their packaging needs. Pyramid Packaging also provides resources like the slide share presentation below to help you get a head start on deciding on what type of film is best for your food, no matter what section of the grocery store or weekend farmer’s market it can be found in.

There are a number of machines to also help you get the most out of your operation. These include everything from stretch wrap machines, to the Revolution bagger. Depending on what you need, whether it’s shrink wrapping the food, to wrapping the skid, we have the solution for you.

Contact Pyramid Packaging at (847)-272-3400. If you enjoyed this presentation, you can click here to fill out a contact us form. Lastly, you can also email us at [email protected].

Food Packaging Presentation from Pyramid Packaging Inc.

Mail Order Pharmaceutical Packaging Presentation

This presentation entails details on pharmaceutical applications in the packaging industry. Pyramid Packaging offers a number of solutions to make sure your application is safe and secure every step of the way. There are a number of solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, including the Autobag Script Pack SPrint Automated Fulfillment Machine.

There are many benefits of this machine as it’s specifically designed with the medical field in mind.

User Benefits

  • Automates the pharmaceutical fulfillment process to increase productivity, reduce costs, and avert any human error
  • Multi-layer verification processes ensure the accuracy of the orders being shipped
  • Continuous Print System prevents paperwork queuing to maintain optimum packaging speed
  • Fail-safe reject modes divert short or mismatched orders inline, so the system can continue to process good orders
  • The fully customizable system features a small footprint that integrates into any existing mail-order pharmacy operation

Pyramid Packaging can assist in your pharmaceutical needs, ranging from machines, to the types of films used. To contact us, reach out via this contact us form and a member of our customer service team will respond promptly. You can also give us a call at (847)-272-3400. Finally, you can email us at [email protected].

Mail Order Pharmaceutical Packaging from Pyramid Packaging Inc.

Mail Order Fulfillment Presentation

The popularity of online shopping and Mail Order Fulfillment is booming. This presentation explains how it works and provides solutions so you can take your e-commerce to the next level.

These services are used to mail or ship items ranging from apparel clothing, prescription drugs, vitamins, and books. Mail order and e-commerce fulfillment packaging houses need to send products out as quickly and efficiently as possible. In order to speed up the delivery process, fulfillment houses will use automated bagging equipment.

This presentation explains effective machines and materials. These include void fill like on-demand bubble wrap, the Autobag Autofulfillment SPrint system and much more. We also offer case erectors, which help form boxes to not slow down production. Whether you need a stock bag or a custom, or any kind of equipment for this booming field, let us know and we will assist in any way possible.

Mail Order Fulfillment – Packaging Equipment from Pyramid Packaging Inc.

If you enjoyed this presentation, you can reach out to Pyramid Packaging in a number of ways. First, you can fill out this form to contact us and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly. Next, you can call us at (847)-272-3400. Finally, you can also email us at [email protected] for any inquiries.

We are Compliant: Packaging – ISO 9001 : 2008

Pyramid Packaging is pleased to announce certification compliance to the ISO 9001:2008 standard.  ISO 9001 tools and guidelines are used to ensure business operations are efficient and productive. This is important so organizations can meet the needs of customers and employees. ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management.

It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance. It also helps meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS).

With more than one million certificates issued to organizations in 189 countries, ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management standard in the world. Within the ISO 9000 family, which defines seven quality management principles including a strong customer focus and continual improvement, ISO 9001 is the gold standard to be certified to. To learn more, visit the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which explains what being compliant means, as well as other tools.

The standard ensures that organizations have robust quality control processes in place, leading to increased customer trust and satisfaction.  ISO 9001 offers guidelines for resolving customer complaints efficiently, contributing to timely and satisfactory problem-solving.

Certification compliance benefits include, optimized operations resulting in cost savings passed down to our customers, improved quality control resulting in customer satisfaction and the establishment of environmental standards to reduce our environmental footprint.

Pyramid Packaging is proud to have reached this goal which reflects our commitment to total customer and employee satisfaction.

You can contact us by filling out this form and a member of our customer service team will respond promptly. You can also email us with any questions you may have at [email protected]. Finally, we are available via phone at (847)-272-3400.

 

 

 

 

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