With the legalization of cannabis for recreational use put into law last year, demand has outpaced supply and has licensed producers scrambling to scale. What were once very manual operations now have the volumes to justify large-scale, highly automated and complex packaging lines. Check out Brett Payne’s recent article in Cannabis Prospect Magazine (page 12) which discusses the “Growing Automation Trends in the Cannabis Space“. Also – don’t miss our full page advertisement on page 7!
More and more companies are opting to automate their facility. MD Packaging can help you with the entire process – from the initial planning, plant layouts, securing the proper equipment, installation, preventative maintenance programs including consumables to optimize OEE! CLICK HERE to learn more!
Over the past couple of decades, food processors increasingly have come to rely on X-ray inspection equipment to detect physical contaminants during production. This is not surprising because X-ray inspection equipment has become more sensitive, more affordable and more reliable. Read the WHITE PAPER to take a look at how today’s X-ray inspection works and correct any misconceptions associated with this commonly used technology.
We are thrilled to announce that Brenda Aitken has accepted the position of General Manager of MD Packaging and its affiliated companies. Brenda started with MD Packaging in 1991 when the company was only a few years old. Her role expanded quickly as the company grew and she has since become the face of MD Packaging’s after sales service and support business. CLICK HERE for the press release.
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched our new MD Packaging brochure! Established in 1989, we have become one of Canada’s foremost distributors of product inspection and packaging automation solutions for the manufacturing sectors in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, industrial and cannabis industries. We are industry experts when it comes to Product Inspection, Primary/Secondary Automation and End of Line Packaging. Click here to download the brochure.
MD Packaging Inc. is pleased to announce that Kevin Kronberger has joined the MD team as SBU Manager, Consumables & Western Canada. Kevin is based out of Calgary and will be tasked to expand our Western Canadian sales/service presence. Kevin is a senior technical sales professional with over 25 years of experience in business-business selling within the CPG markets in Canada. We are very excited to have Kevin on board and look forward to many years ahead with him at MD Packaging! CLICK HERE for the press release.
Packagers rely on hermetic induction seals to prevent containers from leaking, preserve freshness and to provide tamper evidence. Packagers who achieve a perfect seal understand the core principles of induction sealing (heat, pressure & time); ensure materials are compatible (caps, liners, bottles & products) and define the cap sealing operating window that is best for their application. Click here to learn more.
For those that are unable to attend PackEx Las Vegas in September, we thought we would host a Lunch & Learn dedicated to Product Inspection. This two hour session is taking place at our head office in Uxbridge on Tuesday November 12th. Please RSVP to andrea@mdpackaging.com ASAP to secure your spot! Click here for invite.
Some pics from the November 12th Lunch & Learn:
A food company with multi North American locations contacted us regarding providing an integrated robotic packaging solution to accumulate composite cans and load them into a tray, HSC or a RSC container. Click here to learn more.
Making sure the final product weight is within acceptable min/max ranges is one of the critical manufacturing objectives for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and related companies. Overfills signal that the company is giving away product for which it is not being compensated; undersells mean that legal requirements are not being met which can result in recalls and regulatory action. Click here to learn more.