Retail Ready Packaging (aka Shelf Ready Packaging) Trends Large retailers, such as Walmart and Aldi, are encouraging suppliers to use retail ready packaging (RRP). The requirements of large retailers such as these two, are playing a big part in the growing trend of RRP within secondary packaging solutions. What is Retail Ready Packaging (RRP)? Retail … Read more
Summit Brewing Co. in St. Paul has served both craft beer and its community since 1986. To Summit, it’s not just a priority to brew fine, hand-crafted beer, but also to give back to the community that has supported them throughout the years. The company feels that great beer is even better when it’s shared … Read more
Horizontal load, top load, bottom load and tray packing are four types of case and tray packers built at Douglas. Within these four types are multiple styles of case and tray packers designed to provide packaging solutions for a variety of applications. Each style of case and tray packer offers different advantages that can solve … Read more
Secondary Packaging Equipment A great way to think about secondary packaging and its importance, is to remember an old industry phrase that states: “Secondary packaging is the last thing on your mind, but the first thing your customer sees.” It is intended to protect not only the product, but also the primary packaging of a … Read more
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