What could automation do to improve efficiency in your packaging operation? This August, Group O and Lantech are bringing packaging automation directly to customers during the upcoming Lantech Packaging Tour. The mobile demonstration truck will be available the week of August 24, giving customers a hands-on opportunity to see equipment in action, ask questions, and explore…
Read the ArticleAt the 2026 PMMI Roadshow, Group O heard firsthand what CPGs and manufacturers need from packaging and automation partners: lifecycle value, reliable support, smarter capital planning, and productivity-focused solutions that reduce complexity and drive results.
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By Daniel Caceres Rising resin prices and ongoing supply chain volatility continue to put pressure on packaging budgets, especially for stretch wrap and other film-based products. While price increases may be unavoidable, Group O is helping companies find ways to offset those costs by taking a more strategic, total‑cost approach to packaging decisions. Rather than focusing…
Read the ArticleHow We Rebuilt an End‑of‑Line Operation from the Ground Up By Jake McGeary When I was first brought into this project, the issue wasn’t a single machine or a single bottleneck. It was risk. The plant was running a manual end‑of‑line operation that required eight to ten people just to pack product into cases. On top of that, two more employees were needed…
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A Smarter Way to Reduce Downtime and Total Cost of Ownership In packaging operations, equipment reliability isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s absolutely essential. Every unplanned stop puts production schedules, materials, labor, and customer commitments at risk. That’s why proactive packaging equipment service is a critical part of managing total cost of ownership (TCO), not just maintaining machines. At…
Read the ArticleEco-Friendly Packaging Materials in 2026: What’s Changed—and What Matters Now Originally published July 2023. Updated for 2026 to reflect new materials, regulations, and sustainability priorities. Sustainable packaging has evolved quickly over the past few years. What started as a conversation about recyclable materials and waste reduction is now shaped by Extended Producer…
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Modern print & apply labeling equipment delivers faster throughput, precise barcode placement, and seamless integration with packaging, shipping, and palletizing lines. With all‑electric control, advanced communication protocols, and carbon‑fiber applicator technology, these systems enhance uptime and labeling consistency.
Read the ArticleSingle-use airbags add cost and waste under EPR. This article shows how reusable airbag programs reduce material throughput, improve load security, and generate measurable savings—without changing load configurations.
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Tape is used on every shipment and under EPR, that adds up. This article explains how rPET and kraft paper tapes replace traditional BOPP, reduce virgin plastic, improve recyclability, and strengthen compliance reporting at scale.
Read the ArticleCustom foam packaging delivers fast, measurable results—reducing shipping damage, cutting total packaging costs, improving sustainability and EPR readiness, speeding packout, and elevating brand presentation. This blog outlines five real-world ways engineered foam inserts protect products, streamline operations, and improve customer satisfaction.
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