BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging.
The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and affordability. The Ares 400 Elite provides advanced customization, including bottom-fill pouches and child-resistant closures. The Ares 400 Rapid, built for high-volume production, achieves over 200 cycles per minute with supplemental web tension control and servo cross sealers.
“We have transformed our flagship stand-up pouch product into a versatile family of three configurations to support the growth of pouch converters across all segments,” said Piergiorgio Assandri, Product Manager – Bag Converting, BW Converting.
In response to the increasing demand for sustainable e-commerce packaging, the W+D 449 e-commerce mailing bag machine was introduced. It is designed for shipments under four pounds and operates at speeds of up to 300 mailers per minute. The machine incorporates a zero-waste design, reducing paper waste by up to 10%, while offering features such as expansion gussets, dual sealing strips, and tear string application. Optional add-ons include four-color flexo and digital printing, as well as inline stacking.
“When it comes to mailer bag output speed and a new zero-waste die-cutting capability, the W+D 449 has been designed for maximum efficiency and paper savings,” said Andrew Schipke, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Sales, BW Converting’s W+D brand North America.
Windell McGill, Sales Executive at BW Converting, discussed digital printing advancements for flexible packaging. He emphasized the shift towards technologies that accommodate mainstream production runs.
“From an industry perspective, we’re moving forward with new technologies that address mainstream production runs, not just very short runs,” McGill said.
BW Converting continues to focus on efficiency, sustainability, and technological innovation to meet the evolving demands of the packaging industry.