Signode Advances End-of-Line Automation For Empty-Containers Tampa, Florida based Signode, a global leader in transit packaging, announced new advancements in its end-of- line automation portfolio designed specifically for produc- ers of empty containers. Building on decades of experience in empty container and rigid packaging, the company is responding to a clear industry trend: upstream operations are moving toward higher-speed production with greater reliance on integrated, predictable automation.
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Empty-container markets—including aluminum cans, glass and PET bottles, jars, aerosol shells, composite tubes, and lightweight rigid plastics—share a common challenge. These products are shipped, stored, and handled before filling, making unit stability and process control essential. Variability in labor, manual handling, or standalone equip- ment can lead to deformation, product loss, or bottlenecks that ripple downstream. “Producers want automation that keeps up with fast- er lines, but they also need systems that communicate, adapt, and deliver consistent load quality, even with lighter or more fragile containers,” said Shawn Semer, Vice Pres- ident, Global Automation for Signode. “With skilled labor harder to find, simplicity matters. We partner with custom- ers to design reliable, scalable solutions.” Signode’s automation capabilities extend beyond in- dividual machines to complete, coordinated systems that combine conveying, robotic palletizing, strapping, and unitizing into a unified workflow. These solutions are pur- pose-built for the unique demands of empty-container packaging, helping customers maintain throughput and load integrity while reducing manual touchpoints. The system offers flexibility to handle everything from robotic bulk pallet unitizing—enhancing load stability through op- timized stacking patterns, tier sheets, and top frames—to high-density storage with the StorFast® ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System). This seamless integration connects packaging lines with automated warehousing, driving greater efficiency and line continuity. Signode will continue expanding its offering for emp- ty-container applications in 2026, with a focus on tight- er data integration, enhanced maintenance support, and solutions that help producers scale with confidence. To learn more, visit www.signode.com .
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