Sealed Air Corporation has allocated more than US$30 million in capital to expand global production capacity and invest in new equipment systems to meet growing demand for Automated Packaging Systems (APS) AUTOBAG brand solutions, an acquisition Sealed Air closed in 2019.
AUTOBAG® brand of high speed bagging systems are automatic filling and sealing machines, and are well-suited for high-productivity packing environment.
The investment is for capacity expansion, “touchless” automation, and proprietary digital printing technologies primarily in its SEE’s APS facilities in the US, and will be completed in 2021.
The company will also expand capacity and install new equipment at APS sites in the UK, Philippines (Cavite) and China (Qingpu).
The acceleration of e-commerce driven by the pandemic has increased demand for automated packaging solutions across multiple end markets including e-retailers, consumer goods, medical supplies, industrials, and food.
The company’s “touchless” automation initiative is driving new jobs and is behind the demand for a skilled workforce that can support the essential supply chain and help SEE™ achieve its growth target.
