No Capital Investment Needed for New Packaging Automation System

Sealed Air Corporation's Ultipack® Void Containment System is designed for high volume fulfillment operations. Instead of charging for equipment, Ultipack® employs a usage fee, which allows companies to automate their packaging without capital investment and retain full purchasing control of corrugated material.

Hodgkins, IL (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 - Pick and pack distribution firms can now automate the heart of their packaging operation with no capital investment, using the new Ultipack® Void Containment System from Sealed Air Automation (http://www.sealedairautomation.com).

Ultipack® completely automates the processes of corrugated tray forming, product protection, and lidding. The most distinctive feature of the system is what Sealed Air describes as "void containment". A flexible corrugated wedge is automatically inserted into the filled tray, securely containing and protecting the items and eliminating the need for void fill material.

Customers are not charged for Ultipack® equipment, which includes a Tray Forming Module, Wedging Module, and Lidding Module. Instead, they are assessed a usage fee as corrugated trays cycle through the system.

"This is the perfect business model for the times," said Sealed Air Business Engineer Don Liebel. "Credit remains tight and financing options are limited, yet companies need to be competitive now more than ever. Ultipack® maximizes packaging efficiency and makes financing and capital budgets a non-issue."

Full purchasing control of corrugated materials is another important Ultipack® benefit. "Companies using our automation equipment are free to buy corrugated wherever they choose," said Liebel. "We absolutely do not want to get in the way of our customers' ability to select corrugated vendors that offer the best combination of price and value."

The Ultipack® System can be integrated with all ERP/WMS system software and any warehouse equipment, including conveyors, printers, scales, and sorters. The system can also operate in stand-alone mode. It is ideal for fragile items, as well as books, CD's, DVD's, and a variety of other products.

Visit the Sealed Air Automation Web site (http://www.sealedairautomation.com) to learn more and see a brief video.

About Sealed Air Corporation

Sealed Air is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of a wide range of packaging and performance-based materials and equipment systems that serve an array of food, industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Operating in 51 countries, Sealed Air's international reach generated revenue of $4.7 billion in 2007. With widely recognized brands such as Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning, Jiffy®) protective mailers, Instapak® foam-in-place systems and Cryovac® packaging technology, Sealed Air continues to identify new trends, foster new markets, and deliver innovative solutions to its customers. For more information, please visit the Sealed Air corporate Web site (http://www.sealedair.com).

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