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Happy Holidays!
Best wishes for a holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty & goodwill throughout the year! Click here for our holiday closures.

MD Christmas Party 2019
The annual MD Packaging Christmas party was held December 12th at the Hobby Horse. A great night was had by all! A time for the

Frozen Hash Brown Patty Line – Open Top Cartons
A dominant food processor of potato products, specifically frozen hash brown patties for retail sales approached Emerald Automation to talk about a lower cost, simple

Growing Automation Trends in the Cannabis Space
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

Packaging Automation
More and more companies are opting to automate their facility. MD Packaging can help you with the entire process – from the initial planning, plant

Proud Sponsor of Josh Conquer – ROK Cup 2019
MD Packaging is pleased to sponsor Josh Conquer who is racing for Team Canada at the ROK Cup International Final in Lonato, Italy.

Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing all of our employees, customers & vendors a Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed Monday October 14th for Thanksgiving. We will re-open Tuesday

X-Ray Inspection of Food Products: The Safety Facts You Need to Know
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

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Innova’s pallet stabilizing machinery is built for Canadian manufacturers who need more than basic load security. From vertical strappers that lock products in place, to stretch hooders that shield against damage, to their patented box strapping head which delivers precision every time – these solutions transform shipping into a safer, faster, and more cost-effective process.

WE ARE OFFICIALLY THE EXCLUSIVE SUREKAP DISTRIBUTOR IN CANADA
Innova’s pallet stabilizing machinery is built for Canadian manufacturers who need more than basic load security. From vertical strappers that lock products in place, to stretch hooders that shield against damage, to their patented box strapping head which delivers precision every time – these solutions transform shipping into a safer, faster, and more cost-effective process.

New Partnership With Innova Group
Proudly Partnering with Innova Group Elevating End-of-Line Packaging in Canada We are thrilled to announce that MD Packaging is now the first Canadian distributor of

ShurTAPE’s Recycled Tape Series
Discover ShurTAPE rPET Recycled Series and optimize your packaging lines while contributing to a more circular economy. ShurTAPE rPET Recycled Series can transform your operations and bottom line!

Flexible Packaging for Liquids
Discover why flexible pouches are leading the future of liquid packaging! Learn how they save space, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact—all while keeping your products fresh and secure. Don’t miss out on the latest trends in sustainable packaging!

Snack Food Packaging: Adapting to Consumer Preferences and Trends
It’s clear that the right choices in packaging and automated packaging technology are crucial. MD Packaging is helping snack food manufacturers to identify innovative packaging solutions that meet evolving industry needs.

A Complete Guide to Liquid Filling
Delve into the essentials of liquid packaging. This piece is a must-read for those seeking reliable and advanced solutions in liquid packaging.

Happy Holidays From the MD Packaging Team
This season is a perfect time to reflect on the past year, which for us, has been a remarkable journey filled with many firsts and exciting achievements!

New Partnership
Exciting news for our valued customers and partners in Canada! We are delighted to thank Pearson Packaging Systems for awarding us exclusive distribution rights for

Troubleshooting Mastery
Whether you’re facing inconsistent seal quality, film tracking issues, or erratic product filling, quick and effective troubleshooting can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll walk you through common challenges operators encounter and provide practical solutions to get your MVC 300 running smoothly again.

Cartoning Success Story
Discover the efficiency gains made with Mpac cartoning for this contract energy bar manufacturer who wanted wanted a space-saving, high-speed machine to pack multiple bar sizes and patterns.

Optimizing Packaging Efficiency
Pearson Packaging’s Compact Case Erector Wins Over Plant Manager Our client, based in Quebec, recently added another case erector to their secondary packaging line. Having

Frozen Hash Brown Patty Line – Open Top Cartons
A dominant food processor of potato products, specifically frozen hash brown patties for retail sales approached Emerald Automation to talk about a lower cost, simple

Thermo Case Study | Aliments Ouimet-Cordon Bleu
Checkweighing helps Aliments Ouimet-Cordon Bleu ensure product quality as it grows. The Thermo Scientific Versa 8120 Checkweigher identifies irregular-weight cans with a robust software capability

A practical guide to metal detection & x-ray inspection of food
Detecting foreign objects in food is integral to food safety and quality – and ultimately to your brand reputation and consumer safety. This newly expanded

A Practical Guide to Checkweighing & Checkweighers
A checkweigher weighs every product in motion. It classifies, counts and rejects products that are off spec, which helps you meet throughput and legal requirements

METAL DETECTION / X-RAY INSPECTION EBOOK
Do you use metal detection and X-ray inspection technology to help ensure that the packaged food products you produce and that your customers choose from

Metal Detection / X-ray Inspection eBook
Food manufacturers have two lines of defense against foreign object contamination – metal detectors and x-ray inspection systems. Which one will work best for your

Metal Detection / X-ray Inspection eBook
Food manufacturers have two lines of defense against foreign object contamination – metal detectors and x-ray inspection systems. Which one will work best for your

Is Your Checkweigher a Millennial or Baby Boomer?
If your facility has had a checkweigher(s) in place for awhile, you might want to do some investigation to see if it has kept up

10 Tips for Top Checkweigher Performance
Setting up your checkweigher to achieve optimum performance isn’t a luxury – it is critical to meeting your production obligations. This means knowing the signs

What Food Processors Should Know: Metal Detection vs. X-Ray
With significant food safety costs and penalties, processors will be relying more than ever before on the latest quality control methodologies and equipment to keep

ADM | Pack Ex Montreal
Gear Up For A Great Show! Join us at ADM Montreal where we’ll be showcasing some of our best-in-class packaging solutions! From product inspection units

Join the MDP Team at Pack Expo Chicago!
The MD Packaging team will be in Chicago for PackExpo! We will be working in our partners booths and supporting our clients. Contact us to

Free Pass for Pack Expo Chicago!
Are you planning to attend Pack Expo Chicago Oct 23rd – 26th? You can attend for FREE using our comp code from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Join us for a Webinar – July 29th
Enercon is hosting a webinar on July 29th at 10am CDT/11am ET. Join their experts for highlights on: Newly integrated inspection including stalled bottle

Join us for a Webinar – June 24th
Meat processors face unique challenges when inspecting products for foreign objects. Join us for a webinar on June 24th at 11am and discover how Thermo

Join us for a Webinar – May 28th
Keys to packaging medical and legalized recreational cannabis include

MD Christmas Party 2019
The annual MD Packaging Christmas party was held December 12th at the Hobby Horse. A great night was had by all! A time for the

Product Inspection Lunch & Learn – Nov 12th
For those that are unable to attend PackEx Las Vegas in September, we thought we would host a Lunch & Learn dedicated to Product Inspection.

Meat Industry Expo – Booth #109
We are excited to be participating in the Meat Industry Expo October 25-26, 2019 in Niagara Falls. This event takes place at the Scotiabank

Manitoba AgDays 2019 – Booth # 1019
MD Packaging is participating in AgDays 2019 January 22-24, 2019 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB. The Manitoba AgDays show is an exposition of

New Brochures!
We are excited to be launching our new french website soon! In the interim, we have begun creating some new English/French brochures! Be sure to

Code of Ethics
MD Packaging Inc. is committed to conduct business in a professional, honest and ethical manner and to comply with the law wherever it conducts business. MD

Trade In Trade Up
Are you looking for better detection? Be sure to check out our new and exciting offer to help you make the transition to Apex and

Manufacturers Represented by MD Packaging
We specialize in product inspection and packaging automation solutions. Among many technologies, MD Packaging considers itself industry experts in Product Inspection (x-ray, checkweighing, metal detection,

Free Pass for Pack Expo Chicago
Are you planning to attend Pack Expo Chicago October 14th-17th? You can attend for FREE using our comp code from Thermo Fisher Scientific. Be sure

Why You Should Buy a Thermo Metal Detector
Thermo Fisher Scientific metal detection systems provide a high level of performance, ease of use and reliability. The Thermo Fisher Scientific APEX and Sentinel metal

Obsolescence – 8120 PWT Checkweigher Frames
The following is important information regarding your Thermo Scientific 8120 PWT checkweigher frames. You are urged to take action now to ensure continuous service and

Max Spitz has Joined the MD Team
MD Packaging Inc. is proud to announce that Max Spitz has joined the MD team as a Technical Liaison Manager. Max will be focused on

Outstanding Sales & Service Award
We are honoured to be recognized once again by Universal Labeling Systems for Outstanding Sales & Service. Looking forward to a successful 2022!

Outstanding Sales & Service Award
We are excited to be recognized by Universal Labeling Systems for outstanding sales and service! Looking forward to a successful 2021!

MD PACKAGING DEEMED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
As of January 12, 2021, MD Packaging has been designated an essential service based on the governments criteria including supply chains. We will continue to provide

Our New Partnership with Sepha
MD Packaging is pleased to announce a new partnership with Sepha in Canada for two of its main leak test devices for induction sealed bottles.

MD Packaging Knows Food Safety
Rest assured – you can protect your brand and still increase your bottom line. MD Packaging’s product inspection equipment can help provide you with the

MD PACKAGING DEEMED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
As of March 23rd, MD Packaging has been designated an essential service based on the governments criteria including supply chains. We will continue to

COVID-19 SERVICE INITIATIVE
As an organization who for decades, has supported and provided services to a large segment of the food/pharmaceutical industry, we know what happens behind the

COVID-19 Policy
MD Packaging understand the constant changes and fluid nature of the COVID-19 virus. Our primary concern is the safety of our community, our customers, partners

Packaging Automation
More and more companies are opting to automate their facility. MD Packaging can help you with the entire process – from the initial planning, plant
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