Case Studies and White Papers

BMS Unipack 2.0
Standard-Knapp CEO Mike Weaver demonstrates the features of an exciting new offering, the Unipack 2.0 pick-and-place case packer. Designed and built by our sister company BMS, this compact wonder offers both portability and efficiency in the 5 to 15 case-per-minute range.

Counterflow case packing
What’s particularly interesting about this machine is its counterflow configuration. Product enters from one side, cases from the opposite side.

Dairy Expands Packaged Yogurt Offering with New A+F ModuLine
When a large dairy distributor in the Pacific Northwest recently decided to replace an A+F ModuLine case packer with a newer model, the international partnership of A+F and Standard-Knapp helped to facilitate a smooth machine upgrade at the factory.

Technical Paper: Trends in the Craft Brewing Industry
In recent years, the American beer palette has changed from one focused primarily on the simple flavors of large, mainstream breweries to include a more complex, artisanal palette. This is evidenced by the huge increase in the number of breweries in the United States: in 2010, the US housed just over 1600 breweries; now, that number is over 3,000 and still growing. The craft beer industry is growing at a rate of more than one new brewery per day. These small-scale artisanal breweries have distinct needs when it comes to bringing their products to market, and packaging equipment that reflects those needs is critical to craft brewery growth.

Case Study: Standard-Knapp Tray Packer Helps Streamline Gourmet Sauce Packaging Line
When a well-known producer of specialty gourmet sauces decided to improve the efficiency of their packaging operations, they turned to Portland, CT manufacturer Standard-Knapp. It was a natural partnership: both companies were founded over 100 years ago, and have since built solid reputations as global leaders in their respective industries.

Podcast: Introducing the New Tritium™ Multipacker
This Podcast features an interview with Standard-Knapp’s President, Michael Weaver, who talks about our experience and expertise in the packaging industry, introduces our new Tritium™ Multipacker and discusses current and future packaging trends regarding sustainability and how Standard-Knapp will impact the industry.

With Innovative Bottle Packing Equipment, It’s a Little Easier Being Green
The effort to be green – that is, reducing one’s overall impact on the environment – has of late gained increasing popularity, particularly in the commercial arena. Many companies have effectively restructured their corporate headquarters, recycle their paper goods, and have reduced their use of all natural resources – not only because of legislation that requires it but because it makes good business sense.

White Paper: Six Factors to Consider When Selecting a Case Packer
There are many styles of case packers available including drop packers, rotary packers, wraparound packers, mechanical soft placement packers, robotic packers, side load packers, and bottom load packers. The need for a new packer may simply be to replace an aging, high maintenance machine, or it may be driven by new packages, higher line speeds, efficiency initiatives, or new packaging requirements. The following factors provide some basic considerations that can be used in the process of selecting a case packer.

Standard-Knapp Helps Cater For Multi-Pack Trend
Seafood canning company Chicken of the Sea International, based in California, is celebrating its 100th anniversary as an American food icon. The company recently decided it needed to add a bundling machine that could shrink wrap multiple cans into a package at its Lyons, Georgia plant. After reviewing the available options, Chicken of the Sea opted for the 597 Tritium Multipacker with Robo-Wand wrapping module, and 296 Continuum Tray Shrink packers, manufactured in the U.S. by Standard-Knapp. The new equipment lets Chicken of the Sea adapt to the particular pack styles required by various customers. Now the company reports that its new packaging equipment has helped increase production on the line by 50-75 percent, while reducing machine downtime significantly.

Global Wine Company Increases Production with New Case Packers
The Royal Wine Corporation was seeking ways to increase its bottle packaging line speed to keep up with booming demand for its wines, spirits and liqueurs. The family-owned company moved from Europe to the United States in 1948 and is recognized as the unequivocal leader in the kosher wine and beverage industry. Royal’s portfolio includes nearly 60 brands, which hail from Italy, Israel, France, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Canada and the United States.
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