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We provide complete food and beverage packaging automation, from precise weighing and filling to case packing and palletizing. Our integrated systems deliver high throughput, reliable uptime, and easy changeovers for seamless end-to-end production.
We deliver complete bakery packaging automation, from flow wrapping, bagging, and product filling to case packing and palletizing. Our fully integrated systems ensure sanitary handling, high throughput, and smooth changeovers for seamless end-to-end bakery production.
We specialize in packaging automation for powders and granular products, delivering accurate weighing, dosing, and bagging from single-serve to bulk formats. Our integrated systems maintain freshness and ensure efficient, reliable end-to-end production.
We deliver complete frozen-product packaging automation designed to preserve cold temperatures and maintain product integrity. Our washdown-ready, sanitary systems are built for icy environments, ensuring reliable performance and seamless production from weighing and filling to end-of-line automation.
We provide flexible packaging automation for snack and confectionery products, designed to handle diverse shapes, sizes, and textures with ease. Our scalable, high-speed systems deliver efficient throughput in compact footprints, ensuring seamless production from primary packaging to end-of-line automation.
We provide sanitary, versatile packaging automation for pet food and pet care products, designed to handle unique shapes and applications. Our scalable systems support varied speeds and seamless production from primary packaging to end-of-line automation.
We deliver reliable packaging automation for household and cleaning products, engineered to safely handle liquids, powders, and chemical formulations. Our durable, high-quality systems ensure consistent performance and secure packaging from primary fill to end-of-line automation.
We provide packaging automation for personal care products, built to manage unique formulas and formats with precision. Our systems ensure rigorous packaging quality control and offer flexible machine speeds to support everything from small-batch runs to high-volume production.
We deliver precision packaging automation for health and medical products, engineered for safe, hygienic, and contamination-free handling. Our systems ensure accurate, secure packaging and meet the highest sanitation standards for trusted end-to-end production.
No matter the product, our versatile packaging systems are engineered to adapt and perform. You’re the experts in what you make — we’re the experts in packaging it. Together, we build long-term partnerships and reliable solutions that scale with your business and stand the test of time.
March 9, 2026
When it comes to powder and granular products, precision matters from every stick pack to every gram inside it.
At PLAN IT Packaging, our Stick Pack Machines combined with the EliteFill Auger Filling System deliver a powerful solution for packaging powders and granules with accuracy, efficiency, and versatility. Whether you’re running seasonings, drink mixes, protein powders, spice blends, powdered supplements, or granular food ingredients, this pairing is engineered to meet your production goals while maintaining product integrity.
Stick packs offer convenience, portion control, and premium shelf appeal, but they require precise filling technology. Small errors in powder delivery can lead to underfills, overfills, and inconsistent products that impact customer trust and brand reputation. That’s where the combination of stick packaging and EliteFill shines.
The EliteFill Auger Filler is designed specifically for powder and granular products. Its advanced auger design ensures controlled, repeatable dosing that minimizes giveaway and maximizes accuracy, even with difficult or variable product flows. With robust construction and sanitary design, EliteFill supports everything from fine powders to coarser granules.
Our stick pack machines are ideal for single-serve portioned packaging, delivering consistent fills, clean seals, and great presentation for retail, foodservice, e-commerce, and on-the-go markets. When integrated with EliteFill, stick pack lines can handle a broad range of products with quick changeovers and minimal downtime.
This combination supports scale without compromise:1. Accurate fills and reduced giveaway2. Consistent pack quality3. Flexibility across products and stick sizes4. Efficient operation with quick product changeover
From formulation to final pack, powder and granule packaging shouldn’t rely on guesswork. It requires engineered systems that deliver precision, consistency, and control. Portion accuracy starts here.
March 2, 2026
From candy and chocolates to vitamins, supplements, and pharmaceutical products, accurate counting plays a vital role in product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. A single miscount can lead to customer dissatisfaction, compliance issues, or costly rework. That’s why manufacturers across food and regulated industries are turning to advanced, vision-based counting technology.
At PLAN IT Packaging, the EliteCount system is designed to deliver precise, repeatable counts using high-resolution vision systems and intelligent detection software.
Unlike traditional mechanical counters that rely on weight measurements or basic sensors, vision-based counting allows each individual piece to be identified, tracked, and verified in real time.
This technology moves beyond estimation, it provides visual confirmation of every product that passes through the system.
Vision systems “see” each product as it moves through the counter, enabling:
Accuracy is especially critical for pharmaceuticals, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and other regulated products where correct counts are required to meet labeling, dosing, and compliance expectations. When compliance matters, precision isn’t optional, it’s mandatory.
EliteCount is designed to handle a wide range of products, including:
The system adapts easily to different SKUs without lengthy changeovers. With recipe-driven controls and intuitive interfaces, operators can switch between products quickly while maintaining consistent performance and output.
That flexibility supports high-mix production environments and fast-paced manufacturing lines.
Accurate counting protects more than just the package — it protects:
By eliminating overfills, underfills, and manual counting errors, EliteCount helps manufacturers reduce waste, improve throughput, and maintain confidence in every unit that leaves the line.
In today’s advanced packaging environments, visibility equals reliability. Vision-based counting makes the difference because seeing is counting. If precision, compliance, and efficiency are priorities for your production line, intelligent vision technology is the solution that keeps your operation moving forward.
February 25, 2026
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress and recognize the opportunity ahead especially in manufacturing and automation.
Women make up roughly 28–30% of the manufacturing workforce in North America, yet representation in engineering, robotics, and industrial automation roles is often closer to 15–20%. As packaging lines become more advanced, driven by robotics, AI, and data, the need for diverse technical talent continues to grow.
At the same time, research from McKinsey & Company shows that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. In automation, where performance and innovation are everything, diverse teams are a competitive advantage.
Modern packaging environments rely less on physical labor and more on:
As automation reshapes the production floor, it also creates space for broader participation and leadership.
At PLAN IT Packaging, we see firsthand how collaboration, technical expertise, and diverse perspectives strengthen our projects from system design to commissioning and long-term support.
We are proud of the women across our organization who contribute to engineering, marketing, operations, project coordination, and customer success. As automation continues to evolve, we remain committed to fostering growth, opportunity, and leadership within our team and the industry as a whole.
The future of automated packaging is not just about smarter machines. It is about stronger, more inclusive teams building them. Learn more about PLAN IT Packaging here.
February 11, 2026
Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish, a Canadian smoked fish producer supplying major grocery chains, faced significant operational challenges as demand for its products grew. Prior to automation, the company relied on a largely manual packaging process that required a large workforce making it difficult to scale output. Compounding this, the facility experienced persistent labor shortages, especially on the plant floor, and struggled to recruit workers despite high unemployment rates. As demand increased, Hardy Buoys was forced to reduce some orders, limiting its ability to expand customer relationships and meet market needs.
To address these hurdles, Hardy Buoys partnered with PLAN IT Packaging Systems to introduce automation into its packaging line. The core of the solution was an automated bagging line featuring:
By selecting a system capable of handling far more volume than existing production able to support up to 10,000 packages per day, Hardy Buoys positioned itself for both current and future growth.
The implementation involved installation of the RotoBagger line and training for plant operators. Although the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the initial setup by a few weeks, the line was successfully integrated into operations with support from Plan It Packaging’s technicians. Operators received two phases of training primary equipment familiarization and formal set-up procedures, enabling them to quickly operate and maintain the new system. Minor challenges such as incorrect bag sizing were resolved with Plan It’s responsive service and adjustments.
The transition to automated packaging delivered measurable benefits:
August 13, 2025
How The Carnivore Bar tripled its output and eliminated costly downtime with PLAN IT Packaging and FORT Capital
The Carnivore Bar, a company that makes shelf-stable, all-meat nutrition bars for outdoor adventurers and zero-carb purists, faced a packaging dilemma. The product needed airtight, high-integrity sealing—but the company’s initial equipment ultimately fell short of Carnivore’s high standards. After investing in a low-cost, imported flow wrapper, the team found themselves constantly troubleshooting breakdowns, wasting product, and manually sealing every bar by hand. “It was fine for launching, but it capped us. We couldn’t grow with it,” shared Carnivore founder Phillip Meese.
After two years of production delays, equipment band-aids, and escalating waste, Phillip knew it was time to scale—properly. “We needed a real machine. A professional-grade solution that would work every single day,” he said.But premium packaging machinery comes with a premium price tag, and Carnivore wasn’t ready for the cash flow hit. That’s when Phillip met the PLAN IT Packaging team—and through them, discovered FORT.
PLAN IT Packaging recommended a top-tier horizontal flow wrapper built for consistent performance and rugged durability. And FORT Capital stepped in to make it all attainable.Rather than applying for traditional financing and enduring a drawn-out process with unclear outcomes, FORT pre-approved Carnivore Bar quickly, structured flexible payments, and got the deal done without red tape.“FORT felt more like a partner than a lender,” said Phillip. “They understood our cash flow, our business stage, and they made it incredibly easy to say yes.”
With professional-grade packaging in place and financing that fit the business, The Carnivore Bar flipped the script. Production scaled, and wasted product vanished. Freed from the constant distractions of faulty machinery, Phillip’s team finally had the focus to drive real growth.
“Our old setup capped our growth. PLAN IT and FORT uncapped it,” Phillip said. “Now we can say yes to big orders, knowing we can deliver.”
About Carnivore Bar Carnivore Bar is on a mission to provide clean, shelf-stable nutrition for people who need it most—soldiers, adventurers, and everyday carnivores seeking real food without compromise. Designed for extreme durability and nutrient density, each bar is made with only meat, fat, and salt—no preservatives, no fillers. In a world where emergency rations often mean processed junk, Carnivore Bar exists to offer a better option: food that’s portable, unprocessed, and built to sustain. Learn more at carnivorebar.com.
January 23, 2025
Mom’s Best Cookies, like many cookie processors, struggled with handling damage during the packaging process. This issue not only affected the appearance and integrity of their products but also led to increased waste and operational costs. To maintain their commitment to delivering high-quality cookies to their customers, it was crucial for Mom’s Best to find a solution that would minimize damage while streamlining their packaging operations.
PLAN IT Packaging stepped in to address these challenges with their state-of-the-art ELITEWEIGH™ weigher and ROTOBAGGER™ bagging system. The solution included:
Advanced Weighing Technology: The ELITEWEIGH™ weigher offered precise, high-speed weighing that ensured consistent product weight, reducing the likelihood of over or under-filled packages.
Gentle Handling Mechanisms: To minimize damage, the ROTOBAGGER™ bagging system featured gentle handling mechanisms that carefully transported cookies from the production line to the packaging stage.
Automated Bagging: The ROTOBAGGER™ system streamlined the process, significantly reducing the need for manual handling and the associated risks of product damage.
“We’ve slashed labour costs with this turnkey scales/bagging line”
Robert Cappola, President of Mom’s Best Gourmet Foods
The implementation process was smooth and efficient. PLAN IT Packaging worked closely with the team at Mom’s Best Cookies to customize the solution to their specific needs. This collaborative approach ensured that the new system seamlessly integrated with their existing production line, minimizing downtime and disruption.
The results of deploying the new scales and bagging line were impressive:
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