Carbonated Soft Drinks Packaging Automation

Secondary packaging solutions built for speed, SKU flexibility, and sustainability in the dynamic soft drink market.
SECONDARY SOFT DRINKS PACKAGING

Automation That Keeps Carbonation Contained and Operations Flowing

Whether you’re packaging 12 oz cans in fridge packs, PET bottles in shrink bundles, or creating rainbow packs of flavored sodas, your packaging line must handle unpressurized/soft containers, condensation, and a rapidly expanding SKU count — all while delivering speed and consistency.

We build automation that does just that. Engineered for beverage conditions, retail-ready formats, and tomorrow’s sustainability standards.


Soft Drinks Specializations

Douglas offers innovative secondary packaging solutions for a wide variety of soft drinks products.

Product Types
  • Size ranges from mini 7.5 oz sleek cans and 12 oz standard cans to 2 liter PET bottles
  • Alumi-Tek bottles, sleek cans, slim cans
  • Carbonated energy drinks, probiotic drinks, sparkling water, and traditional sodas
Variety Packs
  • Up to 6 flavors in shrink bundles, cartons, cases, and trays
  • Automatic unloading and re-loading of flavor trays
  • 4- to 30-count packs with flavor pattern options
Package Styles
  • Tray-film, pad-film, or film-only shrink wrapping
  • Printed or clear film shrink wrapping
  • Tray, carton, carton-in-tray, and case packing
  • Sustainable paperboard clips (alternative to plastics)
OUR SOLUTIONS

Packaging Options for Soft Drink Products

Douglas provides solutions tailored to the carbonated soft drinks market, whether you’re looking to handle high SKU counts or switch to sustainable packaging alternatives. Choose from a variety of secondary packaging options including shrink bundles, variety packs, cartons, display cases and more. From shrink bundles of soda to cartons of energy drinks, Douglas streamlines your secondary beverage packaging. 

View Bundled Film Multiwrappers
View Paperboard Cartoners & Sleevers
View Corrugate Case & Tray Packers
View Variety Pack Systems

Packaging Challenges We Solve

Secure handling

of pressurized cans and deformable PET bottles

Tray with shrink solutions

for club stores and high-volume packs

Wrap-around carton systems

for 12-packs and premium displays

Rainbow pack systems

for multi-flavor assortments using minimal plastic

Recipe-based changeovers

for fast SKU switches

Sustainable multipack carriers

such as fiber clips, paperboard, and minimal plastic

Washdown-ready systems

making sugary spills easy to clean

Tablet-based support center

to assist operators and close workforce skills gap

Tech working on packaging machine

Designed for Speed, Cleanability, & Carbonation Integrity

Beverage lines demand more than just uptime — they need consistency, sanitation, and the flexibility to adapt to a growing product mix. Our CSD packaging equipment is optimized for line speed, container protection, and seamless integration with up- and down-stream systems.

KEY ADVANTAGES

Why Carbonated Soft Drink Producers Choose Douglas

Industry Experience

Beverage-grade shrink wrappers, cartoners, and case packers

Speed & Efficiency

Proven high-speed performance with cans, bottles, and glass

Product Control

Moisture- and pressure-sensitive handling systems

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging: fiber clips, wrap-around cartons, paper wraps

Hygiene & Reliability

Washdown-safe, stainless designs for sanitation and durability

Package Appeal

Variety pack automation with inline quality verification

Made in the USA

60+ years of US-based manufacturing, service, and support

Service & Support

Remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, & 24/7 support

Let’s Talk Cans, Bottles, Clips & Cartons

We help soft drink producers deliver shelf-ready packaging that performs — from filler to pallet.