Our team visited the customer’s facility to audit their existing stretch film practices and solve their scanning issue when their products are ready for shipment. The customer was looking for a stretch film that would provide them with more clarity on their skids for scanning the expediting labels. In the audit, our team learned that the customer was wrapping the top and bottom of pallets 6 times to secure the load for shipment.
The solution we provided was pivoting the customer from Crawford Guardian G70 film to our newest Guardian film line, Guardian G91. Guardian G91 is our highest-performance Guardian stretch film, using up to 30% less materials.
This pivot allowed the customer to reduce their top and bottom wraps from 6 to 3 offering much better clarity to solve their scanning problem as well as an overall reduction of film.
Although the customer increased the gauge of their stretch film and their price per roll has slightly increased, the cost per skid has been reduced since the skids are top and bottom wrapped 3 times instead of 6. The customer is also seeing reduced shipping errors and labour savings due to increased scan ability.
Our customer, who manufactures custom labels, was struggling to scan their expediting labels for shipment after the products were palletized and wrapped with their Wulftec stretch wrapper.
Our Packaging Specialist, Lindsey Legue, and Director of Business Development, Doug Crowe, visited the customer’s facility to audit their existing stretch film practices and understand what they are looking for. In the audit, our team learned that the customer was wrapping the top and bottom of their pallets 6 times to secure the load for shipment.
Crawford’s Wrap It Right Program works with clients to audit and review their existing stretch film practices and equipment to identify inefficiency. Wrap It Right will increase productivity and reduce costs through standardization of load containment and stretch film practices. Through the Wrap It Right program, clients have realized up to 30% on their annual stretch film costs.
The stretch film solution we provided was pivoting the customer from Crawford Guardian G70 film to our newest Guardian film line, Guardian G91; our highest-performance Guardian stretch film to date using up to 30% less materials.
This pivot allowed the customer to reduce their top and bottom wraps from 6 to 3 offering much better clarity to solve their scanning problem as well as an overall reduction of film.
Although the customer increased the gauge of their stretch film and their price per roll has slightly increased, the cost per skid has been reduced since the skids at the top and bottom are wrapped 3 times instead of 6. The customer is also seeing reduced shipping errors and labour savings due to increased scan ability.
The client saw reduced cost per skid as they are now wrapping the top of and bottom of each of their pallets 3 times rather than 6 times.
By switching over to a thicker gauged stretch film, the customer saw a decrease in film usage.
The client is now seeing their pallets wrapped 2x faster than before due to increasing the stretch film gauge.
Here at Crawford, we take pride in helping our distribution clients meet their targets and goals. By optimizing your packaging through automation, we guarantee you will see noticeable improvements in many different areas of your business. Automated order fulfillment is when equipment and technology are responsible for managing the fulfillment in packaging products to reduce…
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London, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026 – Crawford Packaging today announced the launch of Crawford Online, a new e-commerce platform designed to provide customers with a simpler, more seamless way to purchase the products they rely on every day. The platform reflects Crawford Packaging’s continued focus on evolving alongside its customers and adapting to how…
Packaging plays a vital role in today’s fast-paced business landscape, ensuring product protection, preservation, and presentation. As the packaging industry continues to grow and adapt to changing market demands, it’s crucial for companies to stay ahead and offer exceptional packaging solutions. To provide insights into this dynamic landscape, we have developed Packaging Talks – a…
Crawford Packaging is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the CPMA 2026 Annual Convention & Trade Show in Toronto, Ontario, taking place April 29–30, 2026. At this year’s show, we’ll be introducing the SmartPeak Series – Crawford’s innovative produce trays featuring linerless label technology, designed to reduce packaging waste while enhancing shelf…
We’re pleased to announce that Crawford Packaging has been featured in the January/February 2026 issue of Canadian Packaging. The magazine’s in‑depth article highlights how the company is reshaping end‑of‑line automation through its state‑of‑the‑art Automation Experience Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The 40,000‑square‑foot facility has quickly become a collaborative hub for equipment testing, customer training, and hands‑on…
Packaging plays a vital role in today’s fast-paced business landscape, ensuring product protection, preservation, and presentation. As the packaging industry continues to grow and adapt to changing market demands, it’s crucial for companies to stay ahead and offer exceptional packaging solutions. To provide insights into this dynamic landscape, we have developed Packaging Talks – a…
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Crawford Packaging is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Southern Exposure 2026 in Orlando, Florida! Join us at the Innovation Stations from February 26th to March 1st to explore complete packaging solutions designed to enhance sustainability, performance, and efficiency for fresh produce operations. From consumer-friendly snacking formats to automation innovations, we’ll be showcasing solutions built to meet evolving…
Packaging plays a vital role in today’s fast-paced business landscape, ensuring product protection, preservation, and presentation. As the packaging industry continues to grow and adapt to changing market demands, it’s crucial for companies to stay ahead and offer exceptional packaging solutions. To provide insights into this dynamic landscape, we have developed Packaging Talks – a…
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, companies across sectors like logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and food & beverage are prioritizing material waste reduction, automation adoption, and enhanced load stability. With ongoing labor shortages, rising material costs, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals, reliable stretch wrapping systems have emerged as a critical solution for maintaining efficiency and…