Packaging.

Send manufacturing problems packing.

Packaging

Boxed In.

Faster. Cheaper. More sustainable. The demands on packaging plants are growing by the day and putting manufacturers in a tough spot. While continuing to make a protective, environmentally-friendly product, manufacturers must also face difficult tasks related to lighting, equipment, indoor air quality, and mechanical systems. Regardless of the packaging material, challenges are mounting and time is ticking to solve them.

  • Glass – High temperature, high energy processes call for drastic energy and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
  • Aluminum – Controlling waste and minimizing energy require new facility layout, process, and energy reduction solutions.
  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) – Product success hinges on regulating temperature and air pressure.
  • Plastic – Controlling indoor air environments and adapting to process variations makes manufacturing a challenge.
  • Cardboard – Manufacturers must continually find ways to operate with a flexible process.

Industry Resources.

Packaging

Industry Knowledge Center.

2022 and beyond

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“2022 and beyond for the packaging industry’s CEOs: The priorities for resilience” March 14, 2022 | Article by McKinsey & Company | Over the past few decades, the global packaging industry has enjoyed healthy growth, supported by several megatrends. 

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ORGANIZATIONS.

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Packaging

Ready-to-ship Solutions.

Packaging manufacturing plants are dynamic, fast-paced, high-throughput environments that demand digitized solutions teeming with machines and equipment operating at peak capacity. It may seem overwhelming, but Wasmer has the skills to help. 

Packaging

Optimization Challenges.

Faster. Cheaper. More sustainable. The demands on packaging plants are growing by the day and putting manufacturers in a tough spot. While continuing to make a protective, environmentally-friendly product, manufacturers must also face difficult tasks related to lighting, equipment, indoor air quality, and mechanical systems. Regardless of the packaging material, challenges are mounting and time is ticking to solve them. 

  • Attract and retain top talent
  • Control the environment, especially temperature and humidity 
  • Decrease production costs to maximize margins while meeting increased output demand
  • Increase manufacturing flexibility in response to customized solutions 
  • Drive sustainable solutions that minimize planetary resources 
  • Decarbonize the plant 
  • Implement Industry 4.0 to heighten productivity 
  • Optimize facility layout and improve digitization
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Our Services

Specific to Challenges.

Cool Timeline

2023
Natural Resource Management

Critical for its operations, the packaging manufacturing industry relies on a wide breadth of natural resources. Wasmer is expert in designing processes and managing equipment to minimize water use so highly in demand for production and processing, as well as copious amounts of energy required – especially in robust compressed air systems. Efficient motors, lighting and heating and cooling systems are baseline requirements, all while maintaining a stringent range of temperature and humidity levels.

Facility Layout & Design

Wasmer will design a streamlined and efficient workflow and process, including the design of the production line, workstations, and the flow of workers and materials. Environmental considerations such as waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainability are incorporated into the layout, as is fire safety, emergency exits and hazardous material handling. Equipment placement is carefully planned to ensure smooth material flow and in consideration of material type, weight, and required throughput. The result? Maximized margins while meeting increased throughput demand.

Automation, Industry 4.0

As packaging manufacturing becomes increasingly customized, Wasmer’s ability to integrate advanced technologies such as AI, IoT and automation into nuanced design solutions is increasingly valuable to facilities optimization. Predictive maintenance helps prevent equipment failure and reduces maintenance costs. Robotic arms and AGVs (automated guided vehicles) automate repetitive tasks such as palletizing and packaging, enhancing productivity, reducing labor costs, and minimizing errors. Data analytics identifies bottlenecks and digital twin technology creates a virtual replica of the production line to simulate different scenarios, test changes and optimize production processes.

Industrial Controls Engineering

Wasmer is experienced in designing and implementing control systems for packaging manufacturing processes, including hardware and software specification, selecting communication protocol, and designing control algorithms. Well designed PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA system integration, and co-botting creates high functioning facilities that attract, retain, and excite the best and the brightest talent.

Decarbonization, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction

With deep bench strength and knowledge gained working with global manufacturing clients across a multitude of industries, Wasmer will provide innovate yet practical GHG solutions specific to the packaging manufacturing industry. Increased energy efficiency, reduced water consumption, the use of sustainable materials, and waste reduction requires a holistic approach in balancing competing goals.