If the last several years has taught us anything, it is that people have wholeheartedly embraced online shopping. According to Forbes, global e-commerce retail sales were expected to top 20.4 percent in 2022, up from 10 percent only five years ago. Certainly, COVID was a main driver of that jump, but also the work-from-home trend […]
Case Forming
How Wexxar Bel is Addressing the Skills Gap
If you’re looking for a job with great opportunities for advancement, consider a career in manufacturing … because the industry is looking for you. A sizable skills gap currently exists within the manufacturing industry. According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, they are forecasting up to 2.4 million jobs could remain unfilled through 2028.
Semi- or Fully-Automatic Packing Lines? Both are Proven Strategies for Speed and Efficiency
As small to medium size companies look to meet growth projections, a proven strategy often involves automating their packing process. These solutions involve either semi-automatic or fully-automatic case formers and sealers. The level of automation is typically dictated by the speed you’re looking to achieve and targeted manpower to operate the system. Semi-Automatic
Researching Your Next Case Former? Think Long-Term for Best Results
From increased productivity, efficiency and a strong return-on-investment, the decision to automate your case forming processes is always the right choice. However, what can trip up some people is selecting a case former based solely on the here-and-now. Instead of pairing the case former to address your current immediate needs, i.e., case sizes, targeted speed […]
The Importance of Air
Make no mistake about it – air is expensive. In fact, compressed air is one of the most expensive sources of energy in a manufacturing facility. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a typical facility spends about 10% of its electricity use for generating compressed air. That figure can rise as high as 30% […]