Packaging Machinery: The Need of Future Production

Packaging machineries are equipment that are specifically designed to enclose and safeguard products within containers throughout all packaging processes to ensure safe shipping, distribution, storage, and usage. These processes include fabrication, filling, cleaning, combining, sealing, overwrapping, labeling, and palletizing. Packaging machines not only reduce labor costs but also enhance efficiency and high productivity.  

To depend on a single type of packaging machinery is impractical; hence, to assure packaging steps such as case packing, coding and marking, shrink wrapping, and sealing are performed effectively and economically, different packaging machines are required. Moreover, with the presence of a wide range of products, materials, and packages, the need for diverse packaging machineries is increasing.  

Assessing the Benefits of Packaging Machineries 

Packaging plays a vital role in preserving and protecting products in the modern world. To meet this need effectively, companies depend on packaging machinery to carry out a variety of tasks. The use of such machineries offers a wide range of benefits. For instance, they enhance labor efficiency by preventing repetitive tasks and save time. Moreover, these machineries ensure consistent packaging quality, which is especially important for exports. In addition, specialized packaging needs, including inflatable, skin, vacuum, and pressure packaging are met by packaging equipment. They further reduce the need for manual labor and improve working conditions, particularly when handling heavy or bulky goods. By minimizing hand contact with hazardous materials, dust, or toxic products, machinery protects employees from health risks and environmental contamination. Furthermore, compression packaging helps cut down on packaging and storage expenses for items like tobacco, cotton, linen, and silk. Most importantly, the use of machines enhances hygiene by preventing direct hand contact with sensitive items such as food and medicine. 

Allied Market Research stated that the packaging machinery market is expected to garner a revenue of $69,218.0 million by 2030. The sector generated a revenue of $43,520.0 million in 2020 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.7% from 2021 to 2030. The revenue growth is majorly attributed to surge in demand for packaged food and beverages and expansion of e-commerce industry. Furthermore, rapid urbanization and increase in preference for ready-to-eat products have boosted the need for fast, safe, and reliable packaging, leading to higher adoption of automated packaging systems. 

One of the most significant developments lies in the push toward sustainable packaging. As governments enforce stricter environmental regulations and consumers grow more eco-conscious, manufacturers are being pressed to adopt recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable materials. Packaging machinery manufacturers are rising to the challenge, developing equipment that can handle newer materials without compromising speed or integrity. For instance, flexible packaging and paper-based alternatives often demand modified sealing and cutting mechanisms, which are now being addressed through modular machine designs and advanced control systems. 

Velteko Introduced WASHDOWN-360 for Meat and Seafood Packaging 

In August 2024, Velteko, a leading manufacturer of high-tech vertical packaging machines, launched WASHDOWN-360, a vertical packaging machine. This is a waterproof equipment that serves as an ideal solution for meat and seafood packaging. The machine has received IP69K certification, which implies that it can be used in operations where sanitation and hygiene are a must and can be cleaned using pressure washing. It is made of stainless steel, which can withstand high pressure washdown practices, thereby enhancing hygiene stability. WASHDOWN-360 is ideal for packaging meat, fish, frozen food, sauces, or other liquid or semi-liquid products.  

The Crux 

Packaging machineries play an essential role in all packaging processes, from fabrication, filling, labeling, combining, overwrapping, sealing, palletizing, to cleaning. Along with cutting down labor costs, they also improve productivity and efficiency. As various products, materials, and packages are available in the market, depending on a single type of packaging machinery is not enough. Thus, manufacturers are focusing on developing various types of packaging machineries to cater to various requirements.  

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