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Spotlight Issue - Solving the Problem of Automation

Packaging automation is an especially difficult challenge for many third party logistics firms. On the one hand, automation is highly desirable because of its impact on production and labor costs. But on the other hand, short term contracts make it difficult to commit to and invest in packaging equipment designed around a particular job. We have developed programs built around this 3PL challenge to make it possible for you to get the best of both worlds - automation and flexibility.

One of the most critical aspects in equipment purchase is the thorough investigation of the application within your current process. What type of customers do you have? What are the products that they sell? Can you leverage a potential equipment acquisition across more than one customer? Are your customers open to discussion on the shipping containers?

Featured Product - Combie Ergopack

The Combi Ergopack® is unlike any other manual packaging system in the world. Combi has created a system that seamlessly integrates a case erector, hand-pack station, and sealer into a compact and cost-effective work cell. The intelligent hands-free indexing system places cases and product at an optimal position for the operator. This innovative case and product delivery system minimizes reach and wrist movement, reducing the threat of repetitive motion injuries.

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Automation solutions will improve productivity and reduce injuries