Totani CT40 Pouching Machine Installed at Jefferson Facility
The Kendall Packaging Jefferson plant recently welcomed the installation of a Totani CT40 pouching machine. Optimized for digital printing, the high-speed, single-web bag-making machine features a compact design and customizable components, enabling the conversion of a wide array of pouches. This unit offers shorter setup, faster changeover, and PE barrier pouches that are made more […]
A Flexible Packaging Converter with Sustainability as a Focus
In the world of packaging, sustainability continues to be a top priority, driven by both consumer demand and environmental imperatives. Within this landscape, flexible packaging stands out as a versatile solution offering convenience, efficiency, and sustainability. Commitment to Innovation Through Collaboration Kendall Packaging understands meaningful change cannot happen in isolation. Kendall has made it a […]
Flexible Packaging Meets Consumer Needs
Today’s world is constantly changing. In the next five years, the planet’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion, and by 2050, about 10 billion people will be on Earth. Due to the increase in population, the need for consumer-packaged goods will rapidly climb. The most frequently used packaging material for consumer-packaged goods in the […]
Extolling the Environmental Benefits of Flexible Packaging
Yes, flexible packaging items are made of soft plastics. However, contrary to modern preconceptions (and emotional reactions to this substrate), they are still the most environmentally friendly choice for packaging. The environmental friendliness of flexible packaging depends on various factors, including the materials used, the manufacturing process, the product it contains, and its end-of-life disposal […]
Customer Success Story: Pittsburg Plant Saves the Day
The Kendall Packaging Pittsburg Plant came to the rescue of a nationally renowned tortilla chip maker so they could have their signature chips at the first home game of an NFL franchise on August 26, 2023. The Pittsburg facility received the first art files on Thursday, July 20. When the Illustrator files were requested on […]
Kendall Packaging Celebrates 75 Years in Business
With a storied history that has been influential in the growth of the packaging industry overall and flexible packaging in particular, Kendall Packaging’s success is the result of the hundreds of dedicated individuals who over the years have helped make the company an industry leader. With its founding by Lowell Kendall in Milwaukee, WI, in […]
Confectionery Growth Leads to Packaging Opportunities
According to the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report, candy sales — chocolate, non-chocolate, gum, and breath fresheners — increased in 2022 to $42.6 billion, up from $36.9 billion in 2021. It is also estimated sales of confectionery items will reach $474 billion by 2033. This dynamic growth offers the flexible packaging industry opportunities to […]
Kendall’s Packaging Addresses Pet Industry Needs
With more than $50 billion spent annually on pet foods and pet treats, there are strict packaging regulations in place. Kendall Packaging’s high-barrier film packaging applications for these products protect against the toughest of industry conditions without sacrificing visual appeal. Pet food and treat packaging must address a variety of factors, including… Product fill weights […]
Narrow Web In-Line Press Added to the Mix
In-Line Capabilities Means New Possibilities for Customers May 27, 2021 In 2020, Kendall Packaging partnered with MPS Systems to custom-design a printing press to support growing customer needs. The narrow web in-line press with dual side printing capabilities increases overall capacity and is installed at the Jefferson, Wisconsin facility. The MPS EXL-Packaging press delivers wider […]
Industry Push Toward Sustainable Products
Consumer Market Demands and Sustainable Films March 23, 2021 Plastic waste continues to be a great public concern along with the environmental impacts surrounding the manufacture and disposal of these products. Today’s consumers are making the conscious decision to choose brands that are leading the way in sustainable initiatives, with up to 68% choosing a […]