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Flexible Sustainability Packaging Equipment

Future-Ready Packaging Equipment for Paper and Poly

Flexible Sustainability is PAC Machinery’s innovative approach to sustainable packaging equipment, giving manufacturers the flexibility to run curbside recyclable paper packaging or traditional polyethylene (poly) packaging on the same machine.

As sustainability initiatives, retailer requirements, and packaging regulations continue to evolve, manufacturers need packaging equipment that can adapt without requiring costly equipment replacements. Flexible Sustainability™ solutions allow businesses to respond to changing demands while protecting their investment in packaging automation.

PAC Machinery’s compatible automatic bagging machines and flow wrappers are engineered to operate with either paper or poly materials. By simply changing the packaging material and selecting the appropriate machine settings, manufacturers can switch between packaging formats quickly and efficiently.

Benefits of Flexible Sustainability

Choosing Flexible Sustainability packaging equipment allows manufacturers to:

  • Run both paper packaging and poly packaging on a single machine.
  • Support corporate sustainability initiatives with curbside recyclable paper packaging.
  • Continue using poly materials when they provide the best performance or lowest cost.
  • Package different products in different materials using the same packaging system.
  • Reduce future capital expenditures by eliminating the need to purchase separate equipment.
  • Adapt to changing retailer requirements and environmental regulations with confidence.

Sustainable Packaging Without Sacrificing Flexibility

Every packaging application is different. Some products are best suited for recyclable paper packaging, while others require the durability, moisture resistance, or performance of poly materials. Flexible Sustainability allows manufacturers to choose the right packaging material for each application without sacrificing productivity or efficiency.

By combining advanced packaging automation with material flexibility, PAC Machinery helps companies improve operational efficiency, achieve sustainability goals, and future-proof their packaging operations.

Whether you’re looking for automatic bagging machines, flow wrappers, or other sustainable packaging equipment, Flexible Sustainability provides the freedom to package your products with the material that best meets your business needs—today and tomorrow.

"Companies that have invested in our Flexible Sustainability options will be able to seamlessly transition to packaging with paper without the need for costly additional machinery.”

paper and poly material for auto bagging
paper and poly material for auto bagging

'Flexible Sustainability' Packaging Solutions

R985 compact Auto Bagger
R985 compact Auto Bagger

The 1st compact Auto Bagger designed to seamlessly operate with both PAC’s Fiberflex® pre-opened paper mailers and Rollbag® polyethylene (PE) pre-opened bags. 

R3200XL Fulfillment Paper/Poly Automatic Bagger
R3200XL Fulfillment Paper/Poly Automatic Bagger

The machine is available in two sizes. The R3200 version works with bags up to 16″ wide and the R3200XL version works with bags up to 22″ wide. Bag with paper or poly! 

650S Flow Wrapper exit view shown running Fiberflex paper
650S Flow Wrapper exit view shown running Fiberflex paper

Wrap products with Fiberflex paper or poly bags made of recycled resins up to 12” wide or 8” in height. The FW 650SI can operate at a speed of up to 80 packs/min. 

PAC FW 400F
PAC FW 400F

Wrap products 3″H X 4.75W and watch this flow wrapper wrap products with Fiberflex paper when you vist us at the Expo. For suppliers of products that must be packaged individually.

More Choices in Materials

With our ‘Flexible Sustainability’ series of machinery, you have more choices in materials as you can use both Fiberflex curbside recyclable paper mailers and Rollbag poly bags. PAC Machinery has a Bags and Materials division so you can get your materials and your machines – ALL FROM PAC MACHINERY.  You can can customize your packaging with your logo and branding with custom versions of both types of bags.

Poly Mailer

If you choose to package with poly, our Rollbag® brand of bags come standard, made with 25% recycled resins. 

Recylene® line of poly mailers
Recylene® line of sustainable poly mailers

Our Recylene® Line of Recycled Rollbags are manufactured with even greater options of recycled content for environmentally-conscious brands and businesses!

FiberFlex curbside recyclable paper mailer

Use Fiberflex® paper to create high-performance, eco-friendly paper mailers for select auto bagging and flow wrapping machines that consumers recycle curbside. 

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