Nowadays, businesses must adapt to new trends to remain attractive. One of the solutions to meet this requirement is the use of flexible tools and processes.
At CDA, we support our clients in this quest by committing to provide versatile filling, capping, labelling, and monobloc machines that adapt to the changing needs of businesses.
The Latest Trends in Packaging
Customisation of Packaging
Today, many consumers seek products that stand out and offer unique “consumption experiences”. Customisation allows brands to meet this demand. As a result, an increasing number of companies are implementing solutions to customise their products quickly and efficiently. Limited editions, seasonal products, capsule collections, and more have never been more popular among consumers!
Sustainability
Another strong trend is “eco-friendly packaging”, driven by increased awareness of environmental issues. This includes several elements:
- The use of recyclable materials (including the container, the cap, the label, and the product itself).
- Reducing the overall carbon footprint of the company (including production and packaging processes). The demand for durable machines pushes manufacturers to rethink design (eco-design), production, and procurement processes to integrate more environmentally friendly practices.
Efficiency and Speed
The central concern for businesses remains performance, and filling, capping, and labelling machines are no exception. The speed of packaging is crucial, as is the quality of the operations performed. Precision in dosing, alignment in labelling, quality of marking, and many other parameters are carefully monitored.
Versatility
Machines must quickly adapt to various types of containers (as well as formats, liquids, caps, labels, etc.), allowing for smooth transitions between different products of the same brand. Some packaging machines offer high speeds but require hours of adjustments and numerous mechanical changes to switch from one format to another. These downtimes heavily impact the organisation of the company and significantly reduce the number of packaged products by the end of the day. Therefore, the versatility of filling, capping, or labelling machines is essential for businesses producing a diverse range of products. It’s also important for brands that need to adjust their production based on market trends, seasons, and customer demands.
The Flexibility of CDA Filling Machines
At CDA, we have integrated these trends into the design of our packaging machines, particularly our filling machines. Here’s how our machines can help your business stay competitive:
Adaptability to Various Products and Formats
Our filling machines are designed to adapt to a wide range of products, whether they are liquids or viscous substances. This allows businesses to diversify their product range without requiring additional investment in equipment. Our filling machines can handle different types of containers, including bottles, vials, jars, and tubes, ensuring great flexibility. Many elements of our machines are “multi-format”. Other elements can be modified through simple adjustments.
Advanced Technology
We use the latest technologies to guarantee precision and efficiency for our clients. Our semi-automatic and automatic filling systems can support different dosing systems. Depending on our clients’ products, our workshop might equip the filler with a peristaltic pump or a flow meter, for example. We offer free testing on your products to determine which system best suits your entire range. Several factors need to be considered: desired speed, dosing precision, etc. Additionally, CDA has a Research and Development (R&D) team that constantly monitors new technologies and materials. Whether through specialized press or visits to professional trade shows, this team continuously seeks to improve the performance and design of our packaging machines. This monitoring ensures our filling machines benefit from constant improvements.
Customised Solutions
We work closely with our clients to produce bespoke filling machines that meet their specific needs. A multitude of options can be added to optimise your machine’s use and ensure a perfect adaptation to the intended application. For instance, specific height or conveyor width can be requested, or a container feeding system. Enclosures, marking, and control systems can also be added. In short, we strive to find solutions for your challenges: with the support of thousands of projects, we have realised that each request is unique and requires a tailored response.
