Upgrades
A partner in productivity … for life. That’s what Douglas strives to be for you. From light modifications to complete ground-up refurbishments, our team is dedicated to assisting you throughout the life of your equipment.
Machine Retrofits
Retrofits & Upgrades for a Higher ROI
As production needs change, your equipment doesn’t have to fall behind. Whether you’re looking to modify your machine’s capabilities, upgrade specific areas, or replace obsolete parts, you can enhance and extend the life of your secondary packaging equipment.
Retrofits
Choose from many categories of retrofits and refurbishments to change or improve your equipment’s function, capacity, and performance:
- Pack patterns/sizes
- Case type/orientation
- Line layout/footprint
- Directional changes
- Product/material changes
- And more!
Upgrades
Enhance your machine’s value and performance with upgrades in one or more of these eight categories (availability dependent upon machine make and model):
Reliability
Quality
Safety
Efficiency
Technology
Sustainability
Changeover
Maintenance
Obsolescence
As technology advances, some electrical and mechanical components become obsolete. If you have questions on obsolete parts, our replacement parts specialists and engineering team will collaborate to determine your machine’s needs and source any necessary components on your behalf.
Visit our parts page to learn more and to connect with a replacement parts specialist.
Get More from Your Machine with Rebuilds
Enhance your Douglas equipment with increased productivity, longevity and value. Douglas’ REWORX program offers the most comprehensive and cost-effective assessments and upgrades to continue maximizing ROI from your initial investment.
How it WORX
Douglas will conduct a detailed review of the project with your team to determine intent, viability, pricing, ROI, scheduling and more.
Once the plan is approved, your machine enters a rigorous multi-faceted protocol, with the rebuild taking place at our Douglas facility.
REWORX Rebuild Options
Why REWORX?
Reduce Cost
Eliminate new machine investment with less costly alternatives including repair, repurpose or rebuild.
Expert Assessment & Collaboration
Experts review, test, and verify all machine sections. Weigh the ROI of rebuild vs replacement and get a comprehensive price package.
Continue ROI from Initial Investment
Repair and continue machine production vs. discarding or letting fall to disuse.
Sustainability
Rebuild, reuse, renew — a sustainable solution for everyone, including our planet.
Increase Machine Value & Appeal for Resale
Update obsolete items with new parts for increased resale market appeal.
Not Limited to Vintage Equipment
Rebuild services are available for Douglas machines of any age.
Have Questions?
Call or message a Douglas Parts Specialist today!
