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Standard-Knapp is joining the End of Line Packaging Experts

Standard-Knapp announced today that its shareholders have reached an agreement to sell the company to EoL Packaging Experts (EoL), to which the German company A+F Automation + Fördertechnik (A+F) belongs. This merger creates a globally active industry leader for end-of-line packaging machines and systems with an established presence in America and in Europe.

Robotic Packer Carefully Handles Bottles with Special Label

In this video, Standard-Knapp President Mike Weaver explains how the 949 Pic-N-Place case packer solved a unique packing requirement for Tito’s vodka.

Pack Expo a Success for Standard-Knapp

Standard-Knapp recently exhibited at the Chicago, Illinois Pack Expo trade show on October 14 through 17. We were able to showcase our state-of-the-art packaging solutions to a wide range of industry professionals. This year, we chose to highlight two machines: our 949 Pic-N-Place Tandem Case Packer and Continuous-motion Case Sealer. It also happened to be the largest ever PACK EXPO International, seeing nearly 45,000 attendees with 2,500 exhibitors over 1.25 million net square feet at McCormick Place in Chicago. Many attendees came ready with projects in hand, looking for specific equipment solutions to satisfy their needs and make the best possible decision for their business.

Standard-Knapp to Highlight the 949 Pic-N-Place Tandem Case Packer and Continuous-motion Case Sealer at Pack Expo

Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, will highlight their 949 Pic-N-Place Tandem Case Packer and Continuous-motion Case Sealer at Pack Expo 2018, October 14-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Standard-Knapp’s latest enhancements to these proven solutions will be exhibited at Booth #5506 in the North Building.

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.

Standard-Knapp Testimonial: O’Neill Vintners and Distillers

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.

Standard-Knapp to Feature 298 Tritium Trayshrink Packer at Pack Expo

Portland, CT – Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, will feature its flexible, reliable 298 Tritium™ Trayshink Packer at Pack Expo 2014, November 2-5 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Standard-Knapp’s latest enhancements to this proven solution will be exhibited at Booth #N-5506.

Standard Knapp Introduces New Pic-N-Place Tandem Case Packer

Portland, CT – Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, announces the introduction of the 949 Pic-N-Place Tandem Case Packer, the latest addition to its extensive line of case packing products. Professionally crafted in the U.S.A., this packer is a robust, reliable, and adaptable solution designed to gently handle high-volume product, two cases at a time. Video of this innovative technology as well as a product brochure with exact specifications has just been released and is now available at StandardKnapp.com.

Standard Knapp Announces 298 Tritium Trayshrink Packer – Single Machine Supports Tray, Pad, or Unsupported Pack Styles

Portland, CT – Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, announces the 298 Tritium Trayshrink Packer with Robo-Wand™ wrapping module, a single machine that can pack in three pack styles – tray, pad, or unsupported. Unlike other machines that lock customers into one pack style, the flexible and versatile 298 Tritium Trayshrink Packer is ideal for co-packers who need to respond to customers with a variety of packaging needs.