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The hardscape industry, which covers all non-plant aspects of landscaping, is growing. Brick patios, stone fire pits, wooden gazebos, and more are all being ordered and shipped across the country, with demand forecasted to increase by 3.3% per year to reach $3.9 billion in 2025. As a result, more products than ever are being exposed to the outdoors for long stretches of time, either during transportation or storage. What does this mean for the packaging industry? As demand for outdoor products grows, companies must contend with the challenges of protecting products from the outdoors. However, this growth also presents an opportunity to use pallet stretch wrap for advertising, capitalizing on a large audience of people spread across the country. While hardscape materials are usually designed to be installed outside and withstand the elements, they must be stored before they can be used. That means they are left on pallets in warehouses, yards of supply houses, lumber yards, or even ...

The ERX-15 Case Erector from Eastey is designed to automatically erect and seal the bottom of your cases at production rates up to 15 cases per minute. The ERX 15 is designed to keep production and maintenance efforts at a minimum while providing fast, efficient case erecting, making the ERX-15 an ideal alternative to manual case forming. The ERX-15 Case Erector enables a single operator to form, seal, and pack corrugated cases. Operation is simple: load up to 200 cases in the case magazine hopper and set your operation to run or jog mode. Separators release the leading blank case where a series of eight vacuum suction cups hold the case in a properly formed square position. After a set of stationary flaps folding bars fold both minor and major bottom flaps, the case is then transitioned, and the bottom is sealed with Eastey’s proven EX tape head. The versatile design of the ERX-15 allows operators the flexibility of making adjustments on the fly without tools and easy-to-use hand ...

Counterfeiting is a widespread issue affecting a wide range of industries globally. Fake and lookalike products can impact both B2C and B2B businesses alike. To combat this menace, anti-counterfeit packaging has become essential.  Counterfeit products not only cause substantial revenue losses but also pose significant risks to consumer health and safety. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, electronics, luxury goods, cosmetics, and automotive are particularly vulnerable to counterfeiting. Anti-counterfeit packaging makes it more difficult for counterfeiters to copy and reinforces the authenticity of a product. Solutions include security labels, holograms, tamper-evident seals, unique serial numbers, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags, and specialized inks or coatings. Each method introduces visible or covert security features that are difficult to replicate. Technologies used in anti-counterfeit packaging: Digital watermarking and coding are effective metho...

Your investment in a new packaging machine does not end once it is installed. To guarantee its optimal performance and safety, consider Quick Pak’s equipment training program. Our factory-certified techs are committed to equipping your team with a comprehensive understanding of your machinery. This ensures not just initial proficiency but sustained peak efficiency.  Equipment Operator Training:   We work closely with machine operators, ensuring they grasp the correct operating procedures. Our training encompasses comprehensive insights into machine functionality, daily maintenance, and paramount safety practices. Ensure your team operates with confidence and expertise. Equipment Maintenance Training:   Maximize your equipment’s lifespan with our maintenance training.   Regardless of whether you have a dedicated maintenance team, our technicians are here to assist. Our focus is ensuring your equipment not only enjoys an extended lifespan but consistently operates ...

Considering an equipment upgrade? Quick Pak offers a savvy solution that often beats the cost of full replacements.  Our diverse range of upgrades and retrofits is designed to boost performance and extend the lifespan of your equipment. The need to upgrade can manifest in various ways, and understanding these signs is crucial for maintaining efficiency: Rising Packing Volume: Your current equipment struggles to handle the increased workload. New Product Specifications: Introducing products that demand different packaging processes or materials. Decreasing Efficiency: Frequent downtimes and increasing costs due to inefficiencies. High Repair Costs: A repair bill surpassing 50% of the cost of new equipment signals it is time for an upgrade. Available Equipment Upgrades: -Film Delivery Systems. -Top Sheet and Tier Sheet Dispensers. -Film Clamp, Cut, and Seal Modules. -Enhancements for Load Size, Speed, and Performance. -Conveyors and Load Handling Devices. -...

With continuous use, the components of packaging equipment can degrade and fail, potentially causing disruptions or halts in your production process. Recognizing the implications of these inefficiencies, Quick Pak is committed to getting your operations back on track. Our alliance with top-tier equipment suppliers ensures prompt and straightforward access to replacement parts. The Advantage of Choosing Quick Pak Inc:   Equipment failures require immediate attention, and sourcing the correct part is essential for a quick resolution. Our technicians, factory-trained and certified, are deeply familiar with our range of packaging machines. They are equipped to guide you or your in-house maintenance crew to ascertain the precise parts required for a speedy recovery. We supply parts and components for our diverse range of packaging equipment:   Stretch Wrappers - Flow Wrappers - Case Sealers - Labeling Machines - Shrink Wrappers - Heat Sealers / Top Sealing - Case Erectors &...

We know that you rely on our tape dispensers to keep your packaging process running smoothly. However, like any piece of machinery, your tape dispenser can experience wear and tear over time. When this happens, it is important to replace any damaged or well-worn parts with genuine replacement parts. Get your Better Pack 555 E tape dispensers into Quick Pak Inc for an overhaul.  We clean the units, check the blade, and make sure the dispenser is running at peak performance.     Why are genuine BP 555 E replacement parts so important? Quality: Genuine replacement parts are designed specifically for your tape dispenser, so you can be sure they will fit and function properly. Non-genuine parts may be cheaper, but they can also be of lower quality and could damage your machine. By investing in genuine replacement parts, you can be confident that your tape dispenser will continue to perform at its best for the entirety of its lifetime. Safety: Using non-genuine r...