Bottled Still Water Packaging Automation
Efficient, hygienic, and future-ready — engineered for the fastest lines in beverage.
SECONDARY BOTTLED WATER PACKAGING
Adaptable Packaging for the Future of Bottled Water
Bottled water producers operate some of the highest-speed packaging lines in the world. And with constant SKU churn, packaging must be adaptable and durable — from single-serve to club packs to foodservice gallons.
You face challenges other beverages don’t:
- Lightweight PET bottles that tip and collapse under pressure
- Moisture/condensation that weaken corrugate and affect shrink seals
- 24/7 operations with zero margin for downtime
- Regulatory requirements for sanitation, compressed air, and packaging integrity
Our secondary packaging solutions are built to address these realities with flexible configurations, fast changeovers, and hygiene-first design that maintains product integrity from filler to pallet.
Bottled Still Water Specializations
Douglas offers innovative secondary packaging solutions for a wide variety of bottled still water products.
Bottle Variety
Packaging Styles
Product Handling
OUR SOLUTIONS
Packaging Options for Bottled Still Water Products
Explore secondary packaging solutions purpose-built for the fast-paced bottled water market. Douglas offers safe, ergonomic and flexible packaging solutions for shrink wrap, trays, cartons, cases and more. Whether it’s shrink wrapped trays of water bottles or gallon jugs in wraparound cases, Douglas has the equipment to keep your operations running seamlessly.
Packaging Challenges We Solve
Ultra-fast throughput
(e.g., up to 1,200+ bottles per min) without bottlenecks
Lightweight bottle handling
with minimal tip-over or deformation
Tool-less changeovers
for multiple pack patterns and bottle sizes
Shrink film optimization
for consistent, tight bundles using minimal plastic
Ergonomic and safe handling
for gallon jugs and 5-gallon containers
Moisture and condensation
management for corrugate and shrink seal quality
Tablet-based support center
to assist operators and close workforce skills gap
Hygiene-friendly
machine design and construction
Built for Sanitary, High-Speed Bottled Water Packaging
Our systems are engineered to keep up with water in all its forms.
- Shrink wrappers for 12-, 24-, and 32-packs with pad/tray or film-only formats
- Wraparound and top-load case packers for 1-gallon jug cases
- Robotic palletizers with adaptive pack patterns and gentle handling
- Washdown-ready designs with stainless frames, sloped surfaces, and sealed enclosures
- Precise infeed control for unstable bottles (e.g., servo collators, starwheels, air cushioning)
- GuidePoint tablet-based guidance for operators and maintenance
KEY ADVANTAGES
Why Bottled Water Brands Choose Douglas
Industry-leading throughput for small and large bottle formats
Machine flexibility to handle 8 oz to 1.5L bottles on the same line
Automated changeovers and servo-driven adjustments
Film handling systems that reduce tears, drift, and shrink failures
Support for emerging formats: recyclable film, paperboard sleeves, minimalist packaging
Recyclable paperboard clips as an alternative to plastic rings
US-based service & 24/7 support throughout your machine lifespan
Remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance
