Technik continues its look into bagging options with the next set of video shorts in its Quick Bytes series. These videos cover some additional options for bag designs, as well as answering some common questions we hear from both new and experienced packagers. Why are some common packages a certain way? Why don’t they have […]

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Technik’s popular new Quick Bytes series of video shorts continues with an introduction to bagging. The first four videos in this series cover the basics of various types of bags made on equipment provided by Technik. Many consumer products are bagged, from a wide variety of food products to powders, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and even […]

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Technik has launched a new video series called Quick Bytes. These educational shorts, covering a variety of topics, are great for new business owners and brand managers just getting started with their packaging, but even experienced packaging engineers can benefit from staying up to date on the latest packaging trends and technology. Our first series […]

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Last Updated: 5/1/2020 at 5:19PM In these difficult times, all of us at Technik wish safety and good health for our customers, vendors, and other partners. As an essential supplier to the pharmaceutical and food industries, Technik has continued in normal operations, implementing enhanced cleaning, distancing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies to minimize the […]

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Last Updated March 9th, 2020 3:35PM With COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) causing disruptions in supply chains in many industries throughout the world, Technik wants to reassure its customers that its operations are functioning normally. Equipment, spare parts, and service are not currently being affected by coronavirus or any measures being taken to limit its spread. Technik […]

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One of the most important considerations in selecting automated packaging equipment is the speed of the line. This can seem like a simple specification, but the line speed has a major effect on the size, cost, and configuration of your packaging line. Choosing a target speed that’s too slow or too fast for your needs […]

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Packaging automation projects reduce your costs, improve your production output, and help you deliver a consistently high-quality package to your customer. But projects that aren’t properly coordinated among all stakeholders can result in delays, equipment inefficiencies, and wasted money. In many projects, the customer sources the automation equipment and the consumable packaging materials separately, and […]

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There is no doubt that vertical bagging equipment can boost the sustainability of many businesses by lowering labor and material costs. But how can you be sure vertical bagging is the best option for your products, and how do you choose the best vertical bagger for your business? Products That Benefit From Vertical Bagging Coffee, snack foods, […]

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UPDATE 5/29/2018 – The FDA has extended the deadline for serialization compliance to November 26, 2018. Even if serialization isn’t completely implemented by this date, the FDA is likely to give leeway to those who can show that they have the necessary equipment on order and can provide a date for startup. Contact us today […]

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Last month, we looked at getting a new project started, from initial inquiry to placing the equipment order. Click here to read it if you missed our last email. This post will cover the following steps, reviewing best practices for the time period from order to equipment startup. Technik takes care of almost everything for […]

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Most companies can benefit by adopting packaging automation, but sometimes it can be difficult to make the decision to launch an automation project. Starting your packaging automation project by following these guidelines will help you get the most out of your new automation, and will ensure you can justify project approval, both to yourself and […]

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It’s already 2018! If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to plan for this year’s growth. With a strong economy and rising economic indicators, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation predicts strong growth in capital investments (https://www.leasefoundation.org/industry-resources/u-s-economic-outlook/). Don’t get passed up by your competitors. Contact Technik today and see how you can lower […]

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The food and beverage industry is being automated. It’s not a secret, and it’s happening faster than we can imagine. This doesn’t mean that robots are taking over even though those designed to do specific jobs in the packaging industry are playing a greater role. But there is no argument that automation is improving many […]

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While the trend for high-speed cartoners for frozen foods and ready meals is not new, the machinery used has become increasingly sophisticated. Additionally, carton packs and products are more innovative, and product lines are able to deliver the goods at dramatically higher speeds, meeting the ever-growing needs of the retail industry. Growth of the High-Speed […]

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A new report released in August 2017 predicts that the global packaging automation solution market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 11 percent over the next 10 years. If these predictions are correct, the industry will be worth about $70.22 billion by 2025. This is huge and […]

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Think your packaging is too large to automate easily and cost-effectively? Think again! Technik Packaging offers the HV6R ultra-large-format vertical bagger by Triapex to help companies convert even the largest flexible packaging applications to low-cost form-fill-seal from roll stock. The HV6R can produce bags up to 24” wide by 40” long, letting users replace expensive […]

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Often companies that want to move into automation realize they will achieve significant cost savings in the long term, but have difficulty with the upfront capital commitment in the short term. With smart equipment financing, the immediate capital cost disappears, and the financing costs are compensated for by the savings, resulting in a net positive […]

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Every manufacturer needs some type of packaging for products. The question is, what type of packing equipment is best for your products? At Technik, we know that packaging machinery must be reliable and it must help to focus attention on your product and highlight its value. At the same time, the equipment used must be […]

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Choosing the best packaging equipment for your business can be a challenge. There is no one-solution-fits-all, and you will need to consider a number of factors from the materials being packed, to quantity and speed required. Vertical bagging is particularly popular in the food and beverage industry, for both liquids and solids, as well as […]

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The CCM-MV hand loaded automatic cartoner from J+W is ideal for companies looking to reduce their labor cost of cartoning without a large capital investment or space requirement. The unique turret design, invented by J+W, completely automates the erecting and closing of tuck or glue cartons in about a 4’ x 4’ footprint, and can […]

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