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Combat Low Productivity Growth with Stretch Wrapper Automation

  In an April 1 article in Fortune magazine, Erika Fry wrote that since 2010 U.S. productivity has ran into somewhat of a slump. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the last five years productivity has only risen 0.5 percent compared to 1995 – 2005 when productivity peaked at an average annual […]

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Topics: Labor Savings

Can Stretch Wrap Be Recycled?

  Sustainability in packaging Everyone is concerned about source reduction and sustainability in packaging. Driven by cost reduction initiatives, general awareness, social pressure and supplier scorecards tracked by mass retailers, manufacturers have 360 degree motivation to reduce packaging. Going green has other facets. The net impact of changes is one example – and sometimes increased […]

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Topics: Stretch Film, Stretch Wrapping

Can I Use a Pallet Jack with an Automatic Pallet Wrapper?

  Let the application dictate the machine In a recent article Decoding the Terminology of Stretch Wrappers, we explored the difference between automatic and semi-automatic wrapping. Our industry’s traditional terminology tends to reinforce the perception of a stark differentiation between two very different solutions – and that can discourage some creative approaches to application requirements.

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Topics: Automatic Pallet Wrapping

Building Your Automatic Stretch Wrapper Support Infrastructure

  If you’re like most companies, when you decide to make a large equipment purchase (like a stretch wrapper) you go through a process. Most likely you spend time researching various manufacturers, products, and your own needs before you make the decision to purchase a machine. But the machine itself is only one link in […]

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Topics: Stretch Wrapping, Automatic Pallet Wrapping

Budgeting for Capacity When Purchasing an Automatic Stretch Wrapper

If you’re in the market for a new automatic stretch wrapper, one of the specifications you are going to need to know is capacity. How much throughput your new stretch wrapper can be expected to handle is an important factor in the purchasing decision. Purchase a stretch wrapper with too little capacity for your operation […]

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Topics: Stretch Wrapping, Buying a Stretch Wrapper

Blown vs. Cast – How is stretch film made?

  There’s no single “best” film Every application and company is different. Sure, there are commonalities, but there’s a lot of detail that film experts and local reps consider when suggesting the optimal stretch film for an application. The “best stretch film” is relative – based on your goals, circumstances and expectations. Film gauge, pre-stretch […]

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Topics: Stretch Film

Beyond the Production Floor Wall – A Stretch Wrapping OEE Epic

Learn about stretch wrapping and operational equipment effectiveness (OEE). Achieving optimization requires observation and documentation – consistently.

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Topics: Stretch Wrapping

Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Horse Race – The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is the most prestigious horse races. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes before and after the big race.

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Baseball, Apple Pie and Lean?

What we’re finding is that when companies are able to implement a Lean system, some amazing things happen: costs, waste, and inefficiency decrease

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Topics: Lean Operations

Are Your Loads Stretch Wrapped Effectively?

There are certain indicators that show your loads is effectively stretch wrapped. Find out what they are.

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Topics: Stretch Wrapping

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