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Standup Pouches - SMACK Packaging

Standup pouches (or SUPs) get their name from their ability to stand on their own without the costly need for extra display boxes or racks. This means that these flexible pouches do an excellent job of engaging your customer and showcasing your brand, like cartons or plastic tubs do, but at a fraction of the price!Stand-up pouch bags offer the same high-impact presentation of traditional packaging solutions, such as cartons, cans and bottles, but at a fraction of the cost. They use approximately 70% less raw materials, and occupy approximately 95% less space when not in use. This translates into substantial material, warehousing and transportation cost savings.Pouch bags are made by laminating various films together, creating a packaging solution that can be both permeable and leak-proof and can dramatically increase the shelf-life of your product. Pouch bags are great for all kinds of prepared foods, such as salads, soups, juices, trail mixes, candies and chocolates – the applications are limitless.Why choose a STAND UP POUCH:Cost effective: SUPs are the economical choice when compared to traditional bag-in-box, glass, or rigid plastic options with the same carrying capacity. Savings can be 50% or more in some cases!Great shelf presence: Tell your story by taking advantage of high resolution print on both front and back panels. Mix up your designs with a variety of popular looks including matte, gloss and metallic finishes.Space efficient: Take back your space! Since SUPs take up 75% less space than other packaging options, you won’t need to worry about being overwhelmed by your packaging.Tamper proofing: Easily seal your products with nothing more than a conventional heat sealer, or upgrade to a crimp sealer for a more professional look.Extended shelf life: SUPs can be made with a variety of barrier materials that extend best-before/expiry dates and keeps your products fresh for months.Easy filling: SUPs are easy to manually fill with a funnel or scoop. If you’re looking for a little automation, they can also be used with an automated or semi-automated pouch filling machine.Convenience for your customers: A variety of options can be added to the bag to make your customer’s lives easier, including fresh-lock zippers, tear notches, and easy-pour spouts.Liquids and Ready-to-Cook options: SUPs can also be used for liquid products, like soups or drinks as well. Include a specialized barrier and let your customers cook right in the bag!Did you know?Since Standup Pouches are 75% smaller and lighter than a comparable box, they also help reduce the space and weight required for transportation. That means that they have a far lower carbon emission footprint associated with shipping! [...]Read More...

Lay-Flat Pouches / Vacuum Seal Bags - SMACK Packaging

Simple but effective! Lay-flat pouches are inexpensive, but still provide the excellent protection and outstanding shelf appeal that you expect for your products. They are perfect for items that are hung on rack, displayed in a box, or in any application that doesn’t require the pouch to stand up on its own. Add a layer of nylon or other high oxygen barrier film and create a bag that can be vacuum sealed. The different films effectively create a controllable micro-climate within the package. Once hermetically sealed, you can be sure that your products will stay fresh from your warehouse to your customer’s table. Why choose a LAYFLAT POUCH: Cost effective: Lay-flat pouches are the most economical type of pre-formed flexible packaging, even more than standard SUPs for the same carrying volume! Great shelf presence: Tell your story by taking advantage of high resolution print on both front and back panels. Mix up your designs with a variety of popular looks including matte, gloss and metallic finishes. Space efficient: Take back your space! Since Lay-flat pouches take up 75% less space than other packaging options, you won’t need to worry about being overwhelmed by your packaging. Tamper proofing: Easily seal your products with nothing more than a conventional heat sealer, or upgrade to a crimp sealer for a more professional look. Extended shelf life: Lay-flat pouches can be made with a variety of barrier materials that extend best-before/expiry dates and keeps your products fresh for months. Easy filling: Lay-flat pouches are easy to manually fill with a funnel or scoop. If you’re looking for a little automation, they can also be used with an automated or semi-automated pouch filling machine. Convenience for your customers: A variety of options can be added to the bag to make your customer’s lives easier, including fresh-lock zippers, and tear notches. Ready-to-Cook Options: Upgraded nylon vacuum seal bags create a controllable micro-climate within the package. Once hermetically sealed, your products will stay fresh from your warehouse to your customer’s table. Did you know? Specialized Lay-flat pouches are suitable for Autoclave applications, great for any medical and laboratory equipment you need to ensure your items are sterilized. [...]Read More...