The customer faced the task of finding a new film to meet their application performance needs from within IPG’s existing offerings. The goal was to reduce cost by providing an alternative material that could be used across multiple locations and changes required for the equipment.

To evaluate a replacement film, two machines with slightly different setups were utilized. Considering the high pre-stretch and load retention requirements of the application, IPG’s newly developed G7 Ultra High Performance film, in a thinner gauge than originally specified, was used.

Tishma® Technologies (an IPG® company) has been an innovative leader in the field of packaging automation for more than 40 years. As designs and developments have advanced with time, our team has been at the forefront of modernization and invention. Today, our packaging automation machines are used by a variety of sectors on a global scale, from food and beverage (F&B) companies to medical and pharmaceutical suppliers.

The Everetts plant has implemented several best practices such as rightsizing collection containers, conducting an annual physical waste audit, and engaging employees in zero waste activities. The plant has implemented an aggressive recycling program to include plastic scrap, cores, pallets, and metal to achieve an impressive diversion rate of 94.2%.