Packaging equipment design and packaging equipment fabrication services specialize in the design and fabrication of packaging equipment and packaging products. Packaging equipment design and fabrication services are typically part of a new product roll-out and can include the special services of a marketing firm, advertising agency, or a packaging design agency. The proper selection of a packaging design agency is an important business consideration.

Uses

Packaging equipment design and packaging equipment fabrication services are used for most consumer products, especially in the food and beverage industry. Product packaging design for these industries must take into consideration the safety and quality of the food or beverage contained in the packages.

Product packaging design offers companies an opportunity to market their products and achieve brand recognition through the package design. Food packaging design can range from practical solutions such as shrink wrap and tamper-resistant seals to elaborate, custom-made boxes or bags for high-end products. Beverage packaging design also entails providing safe packaging to transport products, and opportunities for companies to differentiate their products through innovative packaging design and branding.

Packaging equipment design and packaging equipment fabrication services includes packaging machinery for packaging materials from different types of manufacturers. A packaging machinery manufacturer creates machinery for packing needs ranging from cartons and boxes to filling and closing machines to wrapping machines, encompassing every possible phase of manufacture necessary to bring a product to market. Some companies that offer packaging equipment design and fabrication services specialize in plastic packaging such as containers or protective packing materials. A plastic packaging manufacturer creates blister packaging, plastic bottles and bags, shrink-wrapping and sealing machinery.

Organizations that offer packaging equipment design and packaging equipment fabrication services may specialize in the selection of materials that go into the packaging process. Packaging equipment components include specialty software packages for machine control, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and electronic sensing systems. Packaging material manufacture includes the making of cellulose and cellophane, coatings, corrugated fiberboard and paperboard, plastic films and resins.