If you plan on attending #PackExpo 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 show. APS will be displaying all their latest bagging, mail order fulfillment and void fill equipment.

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. Click here for FREE registration to Pack Expo International 2014 and use code 28G52.

 

APS – Pack Expo 2014 – Featured Products
	FAS SPrint Revolution SidePouch Bagging System Specifically designed for fresh and frozen food packaging applications, this high speed bagging system has a wide loading area of multiple, pre-opened bags for hand load or fully automatic operations. Operates at speeds up to 900 inches per minute  State-of-the-art components and AutoTouch Control Software Stainless steel construction for daily washdown procedures Mounted on casters for mobility
	Autobag Accu-Count 200 This vibratory automatic infeed system will count and batch small parts at speeds up to 2,500 packages per hour. Accuracy for parts from 1/8 diameter to 2.5 long  AutoTouch Control Screen provides easy access to job storage Speed & accuracy increased with Overcount Discharge Funnel  Modular Replace-n-Repair components for maximum uptime
	Autobag Maximizer This packaging conveyor allows a single operator to package individual or mixed parts into kit packs with increased productivity. Easily integrates with the Autobag AB 180 bagger  Variable speed control up to 70 batches per minute Ideal for hand-load, mixed parts kit packaging  Ideal for kit packaging of small parts
	Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 Tabletop Baggers The Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 and PS 125 OneStep Tabletop Baggers are specifically designed to bring simplicity, versatility, quality and value to hand load packaging applications. All-electric system does not require compressed air to run  Compact design is ideal for low- to mid-volume packaging Operates at speeds up to 25 bags per minute Stores jobs for later recall using operator-friendly controls
	AB 255 OneStep Horizontal Mail Order fufillment The Autobag AB 255 OneStep is uniquely designed to provide flexible solutions for the dynamic packaging environments, such as mail order fulfillment. Fast, efficient operation allows increased throughput  Prints the next bag out no product to queue Tilt-back printer head for easy maintenance Available in horizontal or vertical configurations
	Autofulfillment SPrint System The Autofulfillment SPrint System is uniquely engineered to bring automation, speed and flexibility to high-volume mail order fulfillment applications. Automates the order fulfillment process to increase productivity  Easy to use operating system simplifies job changeovers Shipping labels are automatically printed, applied and verified  3-point scanning verification process ensures order accuracy
	AirPouch Express 3 Void-Fill System The AirPouch Express 3 Tabletop Void-fill System provides on-demand, easy-to-use air pillows for high packing productivity, reduced shipping costs and increased customer satisfaction.  Compact and lightweight for portability  Knifeless design eliminates primary wear item  Adjustable air volume and run timer  All-electric design does not require compressed air to operate
	AirPouch FastWrap The next generation AirPouch FastWrap is the industry’s most flexible, reliable and user-friendly on-demand protective packaging system.  Tabletop, all-electric system operates at 65 feet per minute  Designed for easy maintenance and serviceability Highly flexible system produces on demand bubbles or tubes System-matched films: Biodegradable* and Recycled *Biodegrades in one to five years. California currently prohibits labeling any plastic product as biodegradable.

 

 

Pyramid Packaging has moved to 2901 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062. Our new phone number is 847-272-3400.

 

The new office is located only a couple of miles from our old location. The need for a larger warehouse, showroom and office space became more pressing due to the growth of our business and the flexible packaging supplies market. After 11 years of growth, 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 who 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 and customize it with LED lighting, office decor and outdoor landscape and upgrade 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

Short-term financing for your business just got BETTER

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. It allows you to spread your purchase over twelve equal payments and pay only 5.9% in financing cost. 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 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 show 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 – $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.

 

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. 

 

Pyramid Packaging is a Chicago wholesale distributor of void fill air pillows and equipment. Click here for more information on void fill packaging or call us at 847-901- 4300.

Remember when grocery store items mainly consisted of rigid packaging such paperboard boxes, glass and plastics? Today many of these rigid packaging products has been repackaged with flexible plastic pouches. Items like meats/poultry, snacks, drinks, dry foods condiments, detergents and even alcohol are packaged in flexible pouches. Because of their advantages, flexible plastic pouches are the fastest-growing type of packaging.

 

Flexible pouches are lightweight, used for a variety of applications, customizable, printable, and reusable. Flexible pouches also come with re-closable zippers. This makes it unnecessary to use scissors or knives to open the pouch and will keep products fresh after its initial use. With gusseted bags, the bottom folds out when filled so it can stand up on its own without tipping over.  Flexible pouches are environmentally friendly since they use few resources to produce them resulting in a smaller carbon foot print and waste. Unlike rigid packaging, flexible pouches take up less room on a store shelf, and are less bulky so they are easier to transport. Since flexible pouches are available with oxygen barriers, they are also used for liquids like milk, wines, and juices.

 

Pyramid Packaging is a value added reseller of flexible pouches and bagging equipment. We offer a variety of flexible pouch sizes, and colors. For more information call 847-272-3400 or click here to email us.

AirPouch EZ-Tear void-fill XD Blend Bio air pillows are engineered using the latest polymer technologies to provide an air pillow with superior physical properties that also promotes sustainability.

Here’s a case where clamshell packaging probably wasn’t the best packaging solution.

Loveshaw’s Case Sealer Trade-In Program

Receive up to $2,000 dollars in savings on the purchase of a new Little David Case Sealer, while upgrading from your existing case sealer.

Any case sealer model will be accepted and Loveshaw will cover the freight.

Total trade-in value is dependent on the model being purchased and the condition of the machine being traded in.

For more information, click here to contact Pyramid Packaging or call us at 800-547-5130.

Packaging films are often used to wrap food related products like produce, meats, candy bars, snack bars, frozen or microwavable  foods. The wrappings are referred to as films.

 

Plastic pellets are heated up, melted and extruded to form the plastic film.  The film can be clear, opaque or high gloss and made from polypropylene, and polyethylene. Some packaging films offer high-barrier properties like laminated metallized films. They provide protective properties for food items requiring restrictive visibility and will increase the product’s shelf-life, and freshness.

 

If you have just created a new food related item and need help selecting the proper type of film packaging then click here to contact Pyramid Packaging Inc or call us 800-547-5130. We are a value added reseller and stocking supplier of flexible supplies, bags, films, equipment and services.
Established in 1968, we have the experience and packaging industry knowledge to solve your packaging needs.

 

 

Our friends at Automated Packaging are getting in the holiday spirit! They are excited about their holiday photo contest, which begins today!! Simply show APS how festive their products can look for your chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card!! From now until 12/18, send APS a photo of your Autobag bagger or AirPouch void-fill system decorated for the holidays. Or, use Autobag or AirPouch materials to create a holiday decoration. Please email your photo (PNG, JPEG, or GIF file formats only) and full contact information (so we can reach you, in the event you win) to marketingservices@autobag.com.

For official rules, please visit: http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102437388176-123/Official+Contest+Rules-+Holiday+Photo+Promotion+2013+.pdf