CROWN PACKAGING, INC., recently expanded services for contract packaging services with the addition of a new Sleeve Wrapper Heat Tunnel machine.

This first-of-a kind Sleeve Wrapper, uniquely reduces bulk packaging, reduces warehousing space and protects fragile, heavy and bulky items better.

This proprietary machine was designed with lean manufacturing at the forefront. By automating a shrink film packaging process Crown was able to:

• reduce packaging
• reduce warehouse space
• reduce transportation costs
• increase productivity through automation
• fit more items on a skid

This custom machine is ideal for handling fragile, heavy or bulky items including: doors, garage door panels, windshields, glass, sheet metal parts, bundle food items for warehouse clubs, retail point-of-purchase displays.

Significant features:

• Photo eye sensor provides the ability to handle multiple small to large items up to 60”
• Handle weights up to 40 lbs
• Handles bulky items

According to Michael Palmer, President of Crown Packaging, “It’s all about savings, efficiencies and speed. This investment of over $100,000 is just one of many lean manufacturing initiatives that Crown has taken recently to reduce waste while improving results. Accomplishing this with such a difficult item to handle as glass windshields is a significant achievement.”

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