Automated Packaging Systems, Inc. has been a world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible bag packaging systems for more than 40 years, and is the original inventor of Autobag® bagging machines and pre-opened bags-on-a-roll. Today, Automated Packaging is the only company manufacturing genuine Autobag, SidePouch™ and AirPouch™ systems and products. Machines Automated Packaging provides a complete line of baggers, void-fill air pillow systems, imprinters, infeeds and conveyors for semi- to fully-automatic packaging operations. Recently introduced products include the FAS SPrint SidePouch™ food bagger, the Autobag OneStep™ family of fulfillment and short-run packaging systems, the AirPouch Express 3 Void-fill System, and DeviceNet communications on the company’s Accu-Count® and Kit-Veyor® infeed systems. Next-generation systems, such as the AB 180™ High-speed and AB 255™ Wide Baggers, feature state-of-the-art technology advancements. The user-friendly AutoTouch™ Control Screen, on-board system diagnostics, and modular Replace-n-Repair™ components ensure maximum uptime. When integrated with any of the company’s AutoLabel™ inline imprinters, a complete Print-n-Pack™ system is achieved. Automated Packaging Systems also works closely with many customers to design custom-engineered solutions that include fully-automatic, semi-automatic, and hand-load bagging systems. Genuine Autobag Bags-on-a-Roll Materials Bag quality is a key part of packaging quality and overall system uptime. Automated Packaging Systems manufactures its own plastic bags to rigid tolerance standards exceeding those established by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). The company offers a wide variety of films in multiple gauges, from standard polyethylene to complex co-extruded materials. Multiple bag features are also available, including reclosable zippers, resealable flaps, tamper-evident perforations, and more. An in-house graphics department is available for custom-designed artwork to be printed in up to six colors on two sides of the bags. Service Automated Packaging Systems focuses on a “total systems approach” to packaging, offering world-class customer support, combined with high-quality machines and system-matched, guaranteed-to-run bagging materials. The company provides a comprehensive network of factory-direct service professionals, including well-trained customer service representatives, dedicated custom engineering and integration teams, technical phone support, and responsive field service engineers located throughout North America and Europe. The company’s Systems Advantage™ Program combines machines, materials and services to further enhance the value of its packaging solutions.