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Plexpack has two different types of wrappers that can totally enclose a package : the Damark S1 and S2. Both create high-quality fully enclosed packages without the need for an operator. However, the difference between the two machines lies in how the machine deploys the shrink film for enclosure; this means that the finished product on the S2 will appear slightly different from the S1. The S1 as you might guess, uses a single sheet of film to seal around packages. To ensure the package […]

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Legalization As the United States prepares for an election, the Cannabis industry looks poised for a few wins. In many states, cannabis-use is legal for adults in either a medical or recreational capacity. The latest news in the cannabis industry is that a few more states might be joining in. According to cannabis industry news, there are a number of states voting by referendum on the ballots this November to legalize marijuana use. Among them are Arizona, New Jersey, and Montana which are voting on […]

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s some of you reading this might know, Plexpack will be exhibiting at the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo in San Jose on the 26th and 27th. Our impending trip to California had us feeling inspired so we decided to write an updated piece on Cannabis packaging. Here’s all you need to know: Bags & Retail Regulations Across the Board: Most businesses in the cannabis industry use either Single Use bags or Resealable bags for vacuum sealing. Single-use bags are tamper-evident, use food grade compound films to ensure freshness, and most […]

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Why you need a good seal: Packaging is one of the most important things for pet-industry manufacturers. Pet owners want to know that the product they are buying is sealed properly so their pet food or treats are as fresh as possible. No one wants to buy a new 50 lb. bag of pet food to find that it has lost its freshness and nutrients. Dogs and cats are less likely to eat food that has lost its flavour due to poor packaging, and when pets don’t eat their food, […]

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Many packagers looking for a tabletop bagging solution have learned the hard way that all small sealers are not created equal. The value in choosing a high quality sealer designed specifically for manufacturing usually pays for itself in less than a year. “A common misconception by some start ups and smaller, manual production packagers is that any low cost sealer will do,” says Paul Irvine, Plexpack CEO. “The cost of poor quality seals, slow production, limited replacements parts, or complete equipment failure adds up quickly. We […]

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Didn’t get the chance to stop by our booth at Pack Expo Int’l and see our new Automated Bagger? Not to worry: we’ve got you covered. Read on to answer the following: What is an Automated Bagger? Is automation right for me? What is Instapack and how is it different from other baggers? So… What is an Automated Bagger? An Automated Bagger is a robotically operated system which places bags into a filling station, opens the bag, fills the bag with a measured amount of product, […]

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Cannabis is a smoking hot topic right now… With the possibility of a new market in Canada, and a growing market in the United States, there has never been a better time for investors and entrepreneurs to become familiar with the cannabis industry. From 2012 to now, marijuana revenues have increased by 64% and continue to show growth on a year-to-year basis.[i] Looking at states like Oregon and Colorado, it is apparent that cannabis has huge potential as a consumer product. In a recent publication […]

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We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Did you know at Plexpack we can speak more than 15 different languages? How many can you count here? Watch our season's greetings video here!

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Plexpack’s new PLC machines make ongoing maintenance simple with an easy to use touch screen HMI interface that can easily monitor different aspects of your machine performance. Integrated system diagnostics Integrated system diagnostics allow our machine users to monitor key machine components. This prevents damage to the machine or customer’s product in the case of a system failure. Integrated system diagnostics look for: Motor / Drive failure Thermocouple failure Heating element failure Pressure control failure Preventative Machine Maintenance Warnings The B&R system […]

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This is a challenge faced by many packaging decision makers. Every company is different and the decision to buy a bag sealer is often driven by different needs. So where to start when selecting a bag sealer? There are many starting points but one of the easier ones is the kind of bag that you will be sealing. This is important in confirming that the potential bag sealer can effectively seal your bag. Can you imagine spending a day researching different bag sealers only to […]

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