When a packing company says it works on "automatic packaging machines", you may ask what that changes for you as a grocery or cafe owner. Here is the general idea, linked to what matters: pack appearance, consistent weight and regular supply.
How packing lines generally work
Machines vary by product, but the general idea is similar in many of them:
- Feeding: the finished product (pieces, sugar or coffee) goes into the machine's hopper.
- Measuring: the machine takes a set quantity for each pack.
- Forming: packaging film is drawn from the roll and formed into a bag or stick.
- Filling and sealing: the pack is filled, heat-sealed and cut.
- Variable printing: on many lines, dates and batch numbers are added during the run, since they change from batch to batch.
What it means for retailers
Uniform packs
Bags from an automatic line are similar in shape and size, making shelf and carton arrangement easier.
Consistent net weight
The net weight is declared on the pack, and machine measuring helps keep it consistent. Tottibone's Strawberry + Pineapple Mix bag, for example, is packed at 50 g net.
Secure sealing
Heat sealing protects the product during transport, storage and display, as long as the bag is intact.
Regular supply
An automatic line lets the company prepare orders regularly.
Sugar and coffee sticks on automatic lines
Sticks are very small packs that are hard to fill consistently by hand in commercial quantities, so they are usually packed on dedicated machines. Tottibone packs plain white sugar sticks with no printing, and 3-in-1 coffee sticks in a sealed single sachet with the Tottibone brand.
What the machine does not change
The machine packs the product but does not change its nature. Ingredients, country of origin and storage instructions remain as in the supplier's documents and are transferred to the label as they are.
Tottibone in Homs
Tottibone Food Industries and Packaging Company works from Homs, packing confectionery under the Tottibone brand in printed bags of uniform sizes, and sugar and coffee sticks for hospitality. Its five products are shown on its website.
FAQ
Does an automatic line mean no staff are involved? No. The machine measures, fills and seals; staff operate it, feed it with product and film, inspect packs and prepare orders.
Are dates printed on every bag? Yes, dates are printed on the back of the pack; please read them before consumption.
For retailers
For wholesale orders and quotes, contact us via the contact section.
