Shrink wrap films, rolls, and bags are a polymer plastic film and are a cost effective way to package products so they can stand out when displayed. Shrink wrap is applied over or around package products. Depending on the application, the film may or may not entirely cover the packaged item. As a result, shrink film is used to stabilize items or group products.

It’s used to package gift baskets, dry goods, frozen foods, toys, literature, and soaps.  For heavy duty bundling it’s used for beverages such as bottled water.

Shrink film keeps products free of debris, and provides a tamper-resistance barrier. Sometimes, it’s even the primary covering for foods such as meats, and vegetables.

For high volume packaging, shrink wrapping machine are used to automate this process. When heat is applied to the shrink film via a shrink tunnel, the film shrinks and tightly conforms to the shape that it’s covering. Shrink wrappers will also wrap, cut and seal the shrink film automatically.

Polyolefin is the most popular type shrink wrap film but PVC, polyethylene and polypropylene films are also used for shrink wrapping. Shrink films come in rolls and bags and in a variety of thicknesses, colors, and strengths.

Pyramid Packaging is a stocking supplier of shrink wrap films and bags. Call us at 847-272-3400 for more information or click here for a quote on shrink wrap film needs.

Not sealing corrugated boxes and folding cartons properly can create an array of problems. An unsecure seal can make the box open unexpectedly resulting in product damage, contamination and returned packages. Weak sealing tape can make it easy for thieves to open the boxes and steal its contents.

Selecting the right combination of packaging tape and dispensing device delivers a quality secure seal and maximizes packaging line efficiency while eliminating the above issues. ShureTape’s new ShureSEAL tape applicator and HP Series tape ensures a consistent highly secure seal.

The HP Series tape provides tight seals even on unfilled boxes and does not require a knife to remove/open the received box.

For more information watch Pat Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief of Packaging World, discusses how the ShurSEAL Solution can help overcome common case sealing issues with Bill DeWitt, Shurtape Packaging Market Manager.

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland as well as nationwide supplier of Shurtape. We sell and carry inventory carton sealing tape from Shurtape.

Shurtape packaging tape provides quality carton sealing for both hand and machine applications. The packaging tape comes in clear and a variety of colors, widths, thicknesses and are available in paper, polypropylene, polyester, acrylic, printable, reinforced, pressure sensitive and hot melt.

For a quote on ShurSEAL or packaging tape, click here or contact our packaging engineers at 847-272-3400. You can also email us at [email protected].

Flexible packaging supplies and void fill are plastic-based films are used to package, protect and ship products for an array of industries.

Remember when grocery store items mainly consisted of rigid packaging such as paperboard boxes, glass and plastics?

Have you ever received a box filled with messy polystyrene filled peanuts? Today, many of these rigid packaging products have been repackaged with innovative designs such as flexible plastic pouches.

Items like meats or poultry, snacks, drinks, dry foods condiments, detergents and even alcohol are packaged in flexible pouches. Because of their advantages, flexible plastic supplies are the fastest-growing type of packaging.

Flexible packaging supplies and void fill packaging provide several advantages over rigid packaging. Some of these benefits include:

• light weight resulting in lower shipping cost
• less solid waste
• requires less storage space
• environmentally friendly because it is recyclable and also takes up less space in a land fill.

Our flexible packaging include bags on a roll, specialty poly bags, stand up flexible pouches, packaging films, stretch films, and shrink films. We also offer custom items if you are interested in inquiring about that.

For more information on our flexible packaging supplies, click here or call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400.

Autobag’s DATA Count U-162 Counter integrated with the Autobag 500 bagger is specifically engineered to fully automate the high-speed counting and packaging of bulk small products. It is a compact, flexible and cost effective system designed with advanced counting technology from DATA Technologies and innovative product engineering from Automated Packaging Systems.

Capable of counting up to 25,000 objects per minute, this hopper and vibratory feed track system uses an advanced mathematical algorithm to ensure high levels of accuracy. Utilizing the very latest technology, the Autobag DATA Count U-162 Counter is capable of detecting variable shaped products from 0.5 – 25mm in size.

Complex shaped objects, including open-shaped items, can be easily counted, making the U-162 small parts counting machine an ideal system for the Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Electronic, Hardware, and other industries.

For more information on our flexible packaging supplies, click here or call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400.

Pyramid Packaging Inc will be attending the 2014 Pack Expo International Show. PackExpo is the packaging and processing premier event showcasing the latest packaging machinery and supplies.

The show takes place November 2-5 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Lakeside, North and South Halls. Pyramid Packaging has been attending these shows for many years. It is always one of our favorite ways to network with vendors and meet potential new clients. We value these connections at shows such as these and look forward to meeting many of new or familiar faces.

Many of our product lines that Pyramid Packaging represents will be exhibiting at the show. Our experienced packaging sales executives will be working the ARPAC, Automated Packaging Systems and Loveshaw Pack Expo exhibits.

Contact us ahead of time at 847-272-3400 or e-mail us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment at any of the following exhibits. You can also contact us using this form and a member of our customer service team will get pack to you promptly. Our sales experience sales reps will be eager to meet with you to discuss your packaging needs.

ARPAC Exhibit: booth #2948 South Hall
Automated Packaging Systems (AutoBag) Exhibit: #2442 South Hall
LoveShaw – Little David Case Sealers and Case Erectors Exhibit: #3100 South Hall

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland and national supplier of business to business flexible packaging supplies and machinery.

If you plan on attending Pack Expo 2014, be sure to stop by Automated Packaging System’s exhibit #2442. The show takes place in Chicago and runs from November 2-5 at McCormick Place’s South Hall. Since Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland APS dealer, our sales engineers will be at their exhibit during the Pack Expo show. APS will be displaying all their latest bagging, mail order fulfillment and void fill equipment at Pack Expo 2014.

While visiting APS, be sure to take a break and relax in their hospitality area and enjoy complimentary refreshments. They’ll feature cappuccinos on Sunday, baked cookies on Monday, roasted almonds on Tuesday and breakfast items on Wednesday. Also be sure to ask one their sales associate how you enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad mini.

Reach out to Pyramid Packaging today to inquire about any APS questions you may have. You can reach out using this form, or, email us at [email protected].

Void fill packaging, specifically air pillows, are a cleaner, greener and cost effective option than stuffing a box with paper or polystyrene peanuts.

The air pillows are inflated with a portable system and take up much less storage space than other supplies. They are available in biodegradable form, recyclable, and also reduce shipping cost. With EZ-Tear perforations, these pillows are ready-made to increase efficiency reduce damage for products in shipping.

These pillows have excellent yield, up to 12% higher than the competition and we offer numerous sizes available. The machines used to blow them up can produce them upwards of 55 pillows per minute. As a result, these pillows can be used to fill any kind of package and will make shipping a breeze. These pillows are strong and durable.

We offer a few different types of packaging machines, including the Air Pouch Express and Air Pouch FastWrap. Both are designed for void fill, as the Express handles the air pillows, while the FastWrap expertly produces the bubble wrap.

Read our Void Fill presentation to learn more about the types an advantages of void fill packaging.

Use this Contact Us link, or email us at [email protected]. You can also give us a call at (847)-272-3400 to learn more.

This funny video from Automated Packaging Systems compares the Autobag PaceSetter PS125 One Step Tabletop Bagger to manual bagging operations.

The characters include Print who represents the PS125 OneStep bagger and Pack the manual bagger are dressed as racecar drivers.

Autobag’s PaceSetter PS125 Tabletop Baggers bring simplicity and value to hand load packaging applications.

The video does a great job comparing the advantages of bagging machines over manual bagging operations. The best line in the video is when Pack says to Print “Do you even do anything? The bagger does all the work!”

These machines offer innovative engineering in a straightforward, tabletop design. The PS 125 features a small footprint of 22 x 19 inches and weighs just 82 pounds. The quiet, all-electric design does not require compressed air to run. The PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep includes the same conveniences as the standard PS 125, except with a built-in PI 412 Imprinter.

To inquire about the PaceSetter PS125 One Step, you can contact Pyramid Packaging in a number of ways. First, you can fill out this contact us form. Next, you can email us at [email protected]. Thirdly, you can give us a call today and our customer service team will pick up. Our phone number is (847)-272-3400.

May 2014 — Pyramid Packaging has moved to 2901 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062. Our new phone number is 847-272-3400. To contact us, reach out here. 

The new office is located only a couple of miles from our old location. There were a number of reasons to move. These include: a larger warehouse, showroom and office space. Therefore, these became more pressing due to the growth of our business and the flexible packaging supplies market.

After 11 years of growth at our previous location on Johns Drive in Glenview, we literally ran out space. Our new larger office allows us to inventory a wider selection packaging films, bags and equipment.

We will also have a machine showroom which features the latest packaging equipment (under power) from our leading suppliers like ARPAC, Autobag, Loveshaw and Starview.

The move to our new location is an exciting time for all of our employees, particularly because they are working hard to make the transition seamless for our customers.

Since we own our new building, we are able to give it a personal touch. We customized it with LED lighting, office décor and outdoor landscape and also upgraded our in-house technology.

About Pyramid Packaging

Established in 1968, Pyramid Packaging is a value-added reseller of flexible packaging machinery, supplies, and services. We offer the latest in B2B packaging solutions.

Buy Autobag Equipment with 5.9% Financing

Please note: This financing special has expired. Please contact Pyramid Packaging today to learn more about current financing rates.

Short-term financing for your business just got BETTER

2014 — If you’re interesting in purchasing a new bagger and want a great short-term financing, Autobag is offering a limited time 5.9% financing option. As a result, this allows you to spread your purchase over twelve equal payments and pay only 5.9% in financing cost. Therefore, it’s FAST, EASY, and AFFORDABLE!

Here’s how it works:

• After selecting what you would like to purchase simply take the purchase price and add the 5.9% financing to give you the total cost. Divide this into twelve equal payments and therefore, this is your monthly payment plus any applicable taxes.
• You’ll make your first & last payment at the inception of the agreement along with a documentation fee of $300.00. To demonstrate to you how easy it is, just look at the following:

o  Example: if you purchased $50,000.00

 å¤   Multiply the purchase price by 1.059 to give you the total cost $52,950.00

夠 Divide this by 12 to give you your monthly payment, which as a result is – $4,412.50

夠 You make your first & last payment plus document fee when you sign the documents $9,125.00

夠 After making your final payment you own the equipment

Promotion Requirements

• Minimum size transaction of $20,000
• Offer good for applications submitted after May 1, 2014 and funded by July 31, 2014.
• Company must be in business a minimum of 4 years under the current ownership to qualify

For more information click here, or, call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400

Promotion is based on your approved credit

Custom engineered equipment is subject to additional approval. For end-user customers only

I really don’t like peanuts, not kind you eat at a baseball game but the kind used in packaging. They are also know as expanded polystyrene or EPS. Kids might like EPS peanuts but I find them messy, difficult to clean up and dispose of.

Recently I purchased a lighting fixture that was packaged with EPS peanuts. Once I removed the fixture, it resulted in hundreds of peanuts scattered all over my floor along with air-borne EPS dust. After cleaning up the mess, I had nearly a 30 gallon Hefty bag full of peanuts. Fortunately I found a place that recycled them but I’m sure they are often thrown out with the rest of the garbage and end up in a landfill for hundreds of years. A better, more earth-friendly packaging alternative for my light fixture would of been void fill air pouches. Air pouches are easily reusable and creates no mess after a package is opened. The air pouch would of also offer better protection for my packaged item.

Why Air Pillows can be the answer for a peanut problem

Void fill air pillows are a cleaner, greener and cost effective option to peanut packaging.  The air pillows are inflated with a portable system and take up much less storage space than EPS peanuts. They are available in biodegradable form, recyclable, and reduce shipping cost.

This inflate-on-demand protective packaging yields a significant cost saving as compared to other types of void-fill, such as peanuts, foam or paper. As a result, air pillows offer the lightest weight solution for protective packaging. Additonally, they are durable enough to provide excellent product protection in minimal box space. AirPouch pre-formed pillows also come in a high-yield box that reduces shipping, storage and handling requirements.

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicago wholesale distributor of void fill air pillows and equipment. Click here to fill out our Contact Us form and a member of our customer service team will get back to you promptly. You can also call us at 847-272-3400,

What will you poly bag?

LDPE bags are often used to package and protect an array of goods such as food, industrial and pharmaceutical items. View our presentation to learn more about the types and advantages of bags.

To learn more about poly bags, we have dedicated pages on our website where you can download spec sheets, our offerings and identify which style is best suited for your needs.

Pyramid Packaging will work with your company to figure out a best fit, no matter the application. Additionally, we supply various types of poly bags and bagging equipment for packaging applications.

We offer lay flat, printed, gusset, liner, mattress, anti-static, biohazard, sheeting, garment, newspaper and other bags. The bags are used for food, industrial, pharmaceutical and mail order packaging.

However, it’s more than just bags. Pyramid Packaging also provides bagging equipment from Autobag to automate the bagging process for different volume needs. As a stocking distributor and packaging expert since 1968, Pyramid Packaging aims to provide customers with high quality packaging supplies and services.

To contact us, fill out our contact us form here. You can give us a call at (847)-272-3400. Additionally, you can also email us at [email protected].