Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC

Looking to make a change? There's never been a better time to join the Harpak-ULMA Packaging team!💪 Are you ready to embark on a career where every challenge is an opportunity to innovate? At Harpak-ULMA, we're not just shaping the future of smart packaging solutions; we're crafting careers that empower individuals to push boundaries and redefine what's possible. 🔍 So what's up with HUP? ✨ Built-in Innovation: our teams that thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in smart packaging solutions, at every level of the company. 🌎 Make a Global Impact: work for an organization that makes a worthy impact in the world; to redefine the standards of packaging by getting more dollars in people's pockets and less waste in our oceans and forests. 💡 Continuous Learning: being in an industry that evolves rapidly, we prioritize continuous learning and development to keep you ahead of the curve (and yes, we have college credit options too). 🤝 Team Collaboration: Work with a talented team that values collaboration, creativity, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence. Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Check out the link below for more benefits, testimonies, and view our open positions across various departments, from engineering to sales and beyond! Your path to professional fulfillment starts here! https://hubs.la/Q02R0Whj0 #WereHiring #JobOpportunities #PackagingJobs #LifeatHUP #HUPproud

🕵️It's a great day for a Machine Highlight!🔎 Today we're discussing the TFS 700 Thermoformer: Where Cutting-Edge Innovation Meets Unrivaled Efficiency! 🚀✨ This machine is not just a game-changer for thermoforming in general; it's a revolution in the world of food packaging as a whole.💡 ✅ Hygiene Redefined: ULMA's redesigned every aspect to meet the stringent cleanliness standards of the modern food packaging industry. Working in collaboration with leading design and research centers worldwide, we've brought you a thermoforming marvel that guarantees hygiene at its highest. ✅ Modular Mastery: The TFS 700 Thermoforming series offers unparalleled adaptability in pack format and production. Thanks to its modular construction and a main frame designed for extraordinary strength, versatility is at the core. No limits, just possibilities. ✅ Smart and Connected: Fitted with Allen Bradley® controls from Rockwell Automation, the TFS 700 streamlines complexity, slashes maintenance costs, and ensures superior quality, capacity, and throughput. Witness the future of packaging with smart, connected machines. 🗓️ And be sure to save the date! Join us at Pack Expo 2024, Nov 3-6, to experience the TFS 700 live in action! 🎥🔧 Don't miss the chance to witness this feat of engineering in person. If you want to learn more about what's in store from Harpak-ULMA at the show or haven't registered yet, you can do so here: https://hubs.la/Q02Q_NkP0 #ThermoformingSolutions #IPPE2024 #PackagingExcellence #PackExpo🌍

How are you future-proofing your cheese packaging operations in 2025? Complexity and cost should never stand in the way of your success in the cheese market. 🚀💼 Unlock your potential with strategic planning and cutting-edge packaging solutions to establish your brand as a trusted leader. 📝 In this cheese-focused article, we unveil the secret formula to disrupting the cheese packaging landscape. 🤫🔑 Our industry experts outline straightforward yet highly impactful steps to propel your operations to new heights. Here's a taste of what you'll discover: ✅ Craft and execute a tailor-made success plan ⚙️ Embrace technology and innovation to stay ahead 🤖 Harness game-changing automation for enhanced efficiency 💰 Overcome cost challenges for superior ROI 🔄 Streamline operations with in-house production capabilities And so much more! Let's optimize your cheese packaging operations together. Explore how our advanced packaging solutions can empower you to produce more, save more, and become an undisputed industry leader in cheese packaging. 🧀💪 Dive deeper into our article below!👇👇 https://hubs.la/Q02Q_Nmh0 #CheesePackaging #PackagingAutomation #PackagingSolutions #SayCheese

Did you know choosing a single-source OEM for your medical packaging can unlock economic, environmental, and efficiency benefits for your operations? That sounds great on paper, but selecting the perfect medical packaging supplier always requires careful consideration. Before diving in, there are key questions you should ask before making your decision: ❓What are your product's unique needs? Size, shape, and fragility all play a role. ❓What room for improvement is there in your current packaging? ❓Does your potential OEM have the expertise and technology for combined solutions? ❓What's their knowledge and capability regarding sustainable materials? ❓What's your production volume? Higher volume = higher potential savings. ❓How do your transportation and logistics work? ❓Do you have sustainability goals in mind? Selecting the ideal OEM with forward-thinking capabilities can answer these questions and lead to enormous advantages across all stages of your operations: ✔️10-30% Material Cost Savings ✔️5-10% Reduction in Production Costs & Streamlined Efficiency ✔️10-15% Decrease in Transportation Costs Through Optimized Packaging ✔️50% Reduction in Unplanned Downtime with Integrated Automation ✔️20% Decrease in Carbon Footprint for A Greener Future Ready to discover the perfect fit for your medical packaging needs? Our experts are ready to connect and guide you toward realizing the full potential of your packaging operations. Discover more here! https://hubs.la/Q02Q_Nxv0 And if you'll be at PACK EXPO, be sure to stop by booth N-4736 to see our medical applications live and in-person! #Sustainability #Efficiency #Innovation

At Harpak-ULMA, we know that we're only as successful as our customers are. 👇 Moreover, a customer is only successful when they are paired with the 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 solution that best suites their needs. In a world of bottom lines and fervent competition, it feels like we're being "sold to" around every corner - but that's not the way it needs to be (nor is it the way it should be)!🙅 That's why we believe in a customer-first approach; when you effectively listen to a person's needs and their struggles, it becomes a whole lot easier to offer a tailored solution that 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 makes a difference.🎯 Together we're redefining the standards of packaging, one custom solution at a time. Beyond our customers, though, we partner with some of the brightest organizations in North America to ensure we're up to speed on the latest trends, to learn, and to educate, too!👨🏫 Check out what our Case Ready Specialist, G Jay Siers, has to say about how we help customers succeed in our recent "Meet the Member" interview with FPSA - Food Production Solutions Association. Special thanks to our friends at FPSA for letting us participate; we're proud to be a member of such a forward-thinking organization!👏

Exciting Webinar Announcement!🖥️ The Second Episode of the Packaging Parables, "Produce Packaging Perspectives" is now available on-demand! In today’s competitive retail environment, especially within produce, staying efficient while ensuring high-quality, sustainable packaging is key to success. 🌱 But is there a tradeoff between quality and sustainability? Is it possible to improve BOTH without slashing at your margins? These are just some of the questions we cover with experts Judson Armentrout (Founder, Building Block Solutions) and Christian Malcolm (Owner, Malcolm Innovations). In this episode, we discuss how digital transformation can revolutionize produce packaging operations. From AR-powered training to real-time operational insights, we explore how these technologies help minimize waste, reduce downtime, and maximize efficiency. Key takeaways: 🔍 Faster issue diagnosis to avoid bottlenecks in produce packaging lines 💡 Real-time monitoring for quality control and compliance in fresh produce 🚀 AR-powered training to empower teams and optimize productivity on the floor Learn how digital solutions can take your produce packaging operations to the next level, ensuring freshness, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability. 🌍 Tune in now with the link below!📦 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q02Rg6sR0 #ProducePackaging #DigitalTransformation #AR #IoT #PackagingExcellence

Exciting News!! We have once again been named a finalist for Pack Expo's Technology Excellence Awards, this time for our sustainable innovations!🌱 Making your operations more sustainable can be a daunting process, especially when trying to switch to more environmentally-friendly films. That's why we developed the BETTER-SEAL™ and ECO-FORM™ solutions; both these technologies enable you to precisely control temperatures for a consistent, sustainable film seal.🔒 These solutions also boast a specialized forming process that ensures an optimal package for store shelves and recyclability!♻️ Check out the clip below to see the ECO-FORM™ solution in action. Be sure to stop by our main booth at Pack Expo (N4736) to see our sustainable solutions live on the show floor! Not registered yet? You can do so with the link below👇

The #PackagingIndustry 📦 is expected to reach $1.4 Trillion by the end of the decade, and its growth has resulted in a massive increase in the integration of #Robotics and #Automation. Companies continue to look for new ways to alleviate labor shortages while still maintaining production rates and creating a new focus on sustainable practices. Machine builders and systems integrators will integrate solutions like #robotics, #digitization, #data, #machinevision, and # AI into end-user facilities to make this possible. Below are 9 of the many automation and machine companies at PACK EXPO 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 later this year! 🔹Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC 🔹ProMach / Brenton Engineering 🔹 Syntegon 🔹 Premier Tech Systems and Automation 🔹 Hamrick Packaging Systems 🔹 Coesia S.p.A. 🔹 Massman Companies 🔹 Triangle Package Machinery Co. 🔹 BW Packaging If you want to learn more about these solutions and how they improve production and manufacturing, check out PACK EXPO 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 back in Chicago, happening November 3-6 with over 2,500 exhibitors! There will also be a lot of pavilions and events focusing on sustainability, networking, and an innovation stage focusing on the future of packaging. Link to more information in the comments! #TheManufacturingMillennial #PMMIPartner #Sustainability #PACKEXPOInternational #PACKEXPO #packexpointernational #PMMI #engineering

At Harpak-ULMA, we're leading the charge in digital transformation with cutting-edge technologies like Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence.💡 By integrating the digital and physical worlds, we're breaking down barriers, redefining operational success, and pushing efficiency to new heights! Here’s how we’re using AR & AI to enhance packaging operations: ✔️ Rapid Diagnosis & Remote Collaboration ✔️ Real-Time Visualization of In-process Operations ✔️ Visual Work Instructions for Training & Compliance ✔️ Predictive Maintenance with AI and IoT From improving Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to reducing service calls and human error, AR is helping us boost productivity by up to 60%! 🤯 These tools will become a necessity as they get more powerful and more widely adopted; that's why being a first mover is so important to us. An investment in AI/AR today can give you a competittive edge for years to come, whereas waiting too long will likely result in playing a never-ending game of catch-up. So what's holding you back from implementing AI and AR to your operations? Let us know in the comments below!👇 #DigitalTransformation #AR #AI #ConnectedSolutions #PackagingExcellence #SmartPackaging

Did you miss out on Alexander Ouellet's insightful session on PTC’s Speaking of Service podcast? No worries! It's now available on-demand! Join Alexander, our very own Innovation Manager, as he dives into how: 🔧 Understanding equipment performance is key 📈 Increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) can save you MILLIONS per year 📊Precisely identifing these efficiencies is possible through key data measuring Don't miss out on this game-changing session! Watch it now and learn how you can drive performance, efficiency, and savings across all stages of your operations! 🎥 Watch the full recording here: https://hubs.la/Q02Q8mx30