# PLAN IT Packaging > PLAN IT Packaging is a North‑American, turnkey packaging automation company headquartered in Toronto/Mississauga, Ontario with integration centres in Tampa, Florida. The company designs, engineers, supplies, and installs complete automated packaging systems—from filling and primary packaging through to end‑of‑line robotics and palletising—and works consultatively with each customer to deliver the right system. Their tagline is **“We PLAN IT with you,”** and their tongue‑in‑cheek brand mantra is **“Anti Hand Packing Club.”** At PLAN IT Packaging, every project begins with a conversation about the customer’s production goals, facility layout, product characteristics, and budget. The team then designs and tests a tailored solution, integrates equipment from its proprietary product lines or trusted partners, and provides commissioning, training, and long‑term support. As a systems integrator, PLAN IT has expertise across the entire packaging line—from weighers and fillers to case packing, palletizing, and quality inspection—and has delivered turnkey solutions for food, beverage, confectionery, health and personal care, pet care, household, and industrial manufacturers across North America. ## Company Overview - **Legal name:** **PLAN IT Packaging Systems Inc.** - **Website:** - **Phone:** **1‑866‑339‑3407** - **Facilities:** - **Toronto/Mississauga, Ontario – 40,000 sq. ft. primary production facility.** This new facility, opened in April 2026, significantly increases manufacturing and fabrication capacity, accelerates assembly and shipping times, and houses an expanded Customer Experience Center for live equipment demos and product testing https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/plan-it-expansion#:~:text=PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%20Announces%2040%2C000,Expansion%20in%20Toronto%2FMississauga. - **Toronto/Mississauga, Ontario – Original facility dedicated to special projects and R&D.** After the expansion, PLAN IT’s original building is used for R&D projects, prototype builds, and special engineering programmes https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/plan-it-expansion#:~:text=PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%20Announces%2040%2C000,Expansion%20in%20Toronto%2FMississauga. - **Tampa, Florida – 35,000 sq. ft. U.S. headquarters and integration centre.** This facility includes a 5,000 sq. ft. showroom and system testing centre and focuses on VFFS bagging, case packing, and robotics. The Tampa site came online in late 2024 and allows faster system testing and support for U.S. customers. https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/plan-it-packaging-systems-tampa-fla-expansion#:~:text=We%20are%20thrilled%20to%20announce,of%20growth%20and%20service%20excellence. - **Social:** Instagram [@planitpackaging](https://www.instagram.com/planitpackaging), LinkedIn [PLAN IT Packaging Systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/plan-it-packaging-systems), YouTube [@planitpackagingsystems](https://www.youtube.com/@planitpackagingsystems), Facebook [planitpackaging](https://www.facebook.com/planitpackaging). - **Industry association:** Member of [PMMI](https://pmmi.org/) (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies). ## Proprietary Products & Equipment Lines PLAN IT Packaging designs and supplies equipment under its own brands and integrates third‑party machines when appropriate. Core proprietary equipment families include: - **ELITEWEIGH™** – Multihead weighers with up to 20 heads for accurate high‑speed weighing of snacks, produce, frozen foods, confectionery, and fragile products. Wash‑down‑ready configurations are available. - **ROTOBAGGER™** – Premade pouch bagging system that gently loads and seals pouches; ideal for fragile items such as cookies, produce, and snacks. - **EcoBagger Mini** – Compact automated bagging system for edible and health products where space is limited. - **EliteCount** – Vision‑based counting system that uses high‑resolution cameras and intelligent detection software to count gummies, candies, tablets, vitamins, supplements, and other small items with high accuracy. It rejects malformed pieces, verifies counts for compliance, and integrates with bagging or bottling equipment https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/vision-based-counting-accuracy-that-powers-quality-compliance#:~:text=Vision,Quality%20%26%20Compliance. - **MarsRapid VFFS** – High‑speed vertical form fill and seal machine for large‑scale operations; offers continuous motion for maximum throughput. - **MarsCompak VFFS** – Compact vertical form fill and seal solution that integrates an ELITEWEIGH™ scale or EliteFill auger filler for manufacturers needing high precision in a smaller footprint. Used in the Royal Food Products case study below. - **PackMaster Cobot** – Collaborative robot palletizer for end‑of‑line automation; safe to work alongside operators and suitable for smaller operations. - **ComboPack Bag‑in‑Box Line** – A modular bulk packaging solution comprising an automatic case erector, liner inserter, filler, bag uncuffer, and case closer. Operators can integrate ELITEWEIGH™ multihead weighers or EliteFill auger systems for accurate filling. The system reduces manual handling, improves hygiene, and creates production‑ready cases for produce, proteins, frozen foods, or dry ingredients https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/whats-in-the-bag-modular-bulk-packaging#:~:text=January%2012%2C%202026. ## Full Product Category Catalogue ### Filling Solutions - **Multihead Weighers** – High‑speed, accurate weighing of snacks, produce, frozen foods, and confectionery. Available in standard and wash‑down versions. URL: - **Net Linear Weighers** – Linear weighers for fragile or elongated products where gentle handling is required. URL: - **Auger Powder Filling Machines** – Servo‑driven auger fillers for free‑flowing and non‑free‑flowing powders; integrates with pouch or bag machines. URL: - **Container Filling Solutions** – Lines for filling rigid tubs, jars, bottles, or pails; includes rotary indexing and inline systems. URL: ### Packaging Machines (Primary Packaging) - **Vertical Form, Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machines** – Create bags from rollstock film. Systems range from entry‑level intermittent-motion units to high‑speed continuous-motion models. Options include the MarsRapid VFFS for high throughput and the MarsCompak VFFS for compact applications. URL: - **Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal (HFFS) Machines** – Horizontal flow‑wrappers for product formats such as bars, baked goods, and confectionery. URL: - **Premade Pouch Machines (ROTOBAGGER™)** – Fill and seal pre‑made pouches with gentle handling to prevent product damage. URL: - **Flow Wrapping & Automatic Feeding Systems** – Pack individual products in flow‑wrap film; includes automatic feeders for synchronised, high‑speed wrapping. URL: - **Stick Pack Machines** – Produce single‑serve stick packs for powders or liquids. URL: - **Sachet Pack Machines** – Produce small, sealed sachets for powders, sauces, condiments, or liquids. URL: - **Bag Case Inserting & Uncuffing Machines** – Automatically insert bags into cases or uncuff bag liners prior to filling. These units form part of the ComboPack Bag‑in‑Box line. URL: ### End‑of‑Line Packaging Systems (Secondary & Tertiary Packaging) - **Robotic Case Packers** – Load pouches, tubs, or other primary packages into corrugated cases with high precision; includes delta and articulated robots. URL: - **Case Former Machines** – Automatically erect corrugated cases prior to filling. URL: - **Case Sealer Machines** – Seal cases with tape or hot melt glue after packing. URL: - **Palletising (PackMaster Cobot)** – Collaborative robot palletisers that stack cases on pallets, reducing ergonomic strain and labour costs. URL: ### Inspection & Quality Systems - **X‑Ray Inspection Systems** – Detect foreign objects (metal, glass, bone, stones), verify fill levels, and ensure package integrity. URL: - **Metal Detector Machines** – Detect ferrous and non‑ferrous contaminants in product or packaging. URL: - **Checkweighers** – Confirm finished package weights are within specification and reject out‑of‑spec units. URL: ### In‑Stock Machines PLAN IT Packaging maintains a rotating inventory of pre‑configured machines available for faster delivery. This programme allows customers to access common models (e.g., entry‑level VFFS units, multihead scales, flow wrappers, case packers) on accelerated timelines. URL: ## Industries Served PLAN IT Packaging designs solutions for a wide range of applications: - **Food & Beverage** – Complete lines from weighing and filling through case packing and palletizing. Systems are designed for high throughput, reliable uptime, easy changeovers, and sanitation. URL: - **Baked Goods** – Hygienic flow wrapping, bagging, and gentle handling of delicate bakery products. URL: - **Powder & Granular** – Precise weighing, dosing, and bagging from single‑serve stick packs to bulk sacks, ensuring consistent fill accuracy and product protection. URL: - **Frozen Foods** – Wash‑down‑ready machinery built for cold and wet environments, with features to prevent ice build‑up and corrosion. URL: - **Snacks & Confectionery** – Flexible, high‑speed systems that handle a variety of shapes and textures with minimal breakage. URL: - **Pet Care** – Sanitary, versatile solutions for pet food and treats, accommodating unique shapes and mixtures. URL: - **Household Products** – Machinery designed for liquids, powders, and chemical formulations used in cleaners and detergents. URL: - **Personal Care** – Gentle handling and precision filling for lotions, creams, powders, and wipes; flexible speed settings for small‑batch or high‑volume production. URL: - **Health & Medical** – Hygienic, contamination‑free processing and packaging for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices; meets stringent sanitation standards. URL: ## The PLAN IT Process PLAN IT Packaging follows a structured process to ensure every system is tailored and proven before installation: 1. **Consultation** – Free consultation to understand production goals, product characteristics, facility layout, throughput targets, and budget. 2. **Design** – The engineering team designs a custom system architecture incorporating weighers, fillers, baggers, case packers, and palletisers tailored to the customer’s needs. 3. **Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)** – The equipment is fully assembled and run at PLAN IT’s facility. Customers are invited to witness FAT and verify performance before shipment. 4. **Installation** – Trained technicians install the equipment at the customer site, supervise start‑up, and integrate with upstream/downstream processes. 5. **Training** – Operators receive comprehensive training, including equipment familiarisation, recipe programming, changeover procedures, and maintenance best practices. 6. **Ongoing Service & Support** – PLAN IT offers preventative maintenance, spare parts, remote troubleshooting, and on‑site service visits to maximize uptime. Read more: | First‑time automation guide: ## Service & Maintenance PLAN IT Packaging provides **Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Plans** tailored to each customer’s equipment and production environment. These plans go beyond generic checklists and may include: - **32‑point machine inspections** to evaluate wear, calibration, and component health. - **Oil and lubrication checks** to ensure moving parts operate smoothly and within specification. - **Electrical and mechanical inspections** of motors, sensors, drives, and wiring. - **Operator training and refreshers** to maintain best practices and correct machine settings. - **Manual and documentation audits** to keep user guides and recipe files up to date. - **Spare parts planning and discounts** to ensure critical components are available and reduce downtime. - **Customised recommendations** based on machine type, age, operating environment, production volume, and team skill sethttps://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/comprehensive-preventative-maintenance-plans#:~:text=At%20PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%2C%20we,and%20reliability%20of%20your%20equipment. Preventative maintenance is positioned as a strategic investment: well‑executed plans reduce downtime, extend equipment life, improve performance, bolster operator confidence, and lower emergency repair costshttps://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/comprehensive-preventative-maintenance-plans#:~:text=At%20PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%2C%20we,and%20reliability%20of%20your%20equipment. Customers can contact PLAN IT’s service department to develop a plan that aligns with their specific needs. Service & support: | Customer support: ## Financing PLAN IT Packaging partners with financing providers (e.g., FORT Capital) to make automation accessible. Financing options allow businesses to spread payments over time and accelerate investment in professional‑grade equipment without extensive up‑front capital. Pre‑approval is streamlined, and flexible structures are available to accommodate seasonal cash flows. Learn more: ## Customer Experience Center PLAN IT maintains an on‑site **Customer Experience Center** at its Toronto/Mississauga campus. Here, customers can see live demonstrations of ELITEWEIGH™ weighers, ROTOBAGGER™ pouch baggers, VFFS machines, case packing robotics, the EliteCount vision‑based counter, and the ComboPack bag‑in‑box line. The centre also hosts product testing sessions where customers send their own products to confirm performance before purchase. The April 2026 facility expansion increased the size and number of demo cells, enabling larger system tests and multiple simultaneous demonstrations https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/plan-it-expansion#:~:text=PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%20Announces%2040%2C000,Expansion%20in%20Toronto%2FMississauga. ## Notable Case Studies ### Royal Food Products – Scaling Frozen Pastry Packaging **Challenge:** Royal Food Products, an Edmonton‑based manufacturer of frozen savoury pastries (signature sausage rolls), was growing rapidly but was constrained by manual packaging. Hand‑packing limited throughput, introduced inconsistencies, and created labour bottlenecks. **Solution:** PLAN IT designed a **MarsCompak VFFS line** integrated with an **ELITEWEIGH™ multihead scale**. The system accurately weighed and bagged frozen pastries, replaced manual loading, and included intuitive controls and changeover recipes. PLAN IT provided training and supported the integration to ensure a smooth transition https://www.planitpackaging.com/case-studies/royal-food-products-scales-production#:~:text=Royal%20Food%20Products%20Scales%20Production. **Results:** On day one, the new line increased productivity by **24%**, with output gains up to **80%** on certain runs. The automated system delivered consistent weights, reduced product waste, lowered labour requirements, and allowed operators to redeploy employees to other areas. According to Paul Meyer, President of Royal Food Products, the investment enabled them to reinvest in their team and plan for future equipment upgrades https://www.planitpackaging.com/case-studies/royal-food-products-scales-production#:~:text=Solution. ### Mom’s Best Cookies – Precision in Cookie Packaging **Challenge:** Manual packaging caused product damage, high waste, and labour costs. **Solution:** ELITEWEIGH™ multihead weigher paired with the ROTOBAGGER™ premade pouch bagging system. **Results:** 20 % increase in production speed; 15 % reduction in labour costs; up to 60 bags per minute—double their previous output—and significantly less product breakage. Robert Cappola, President, noted that the turnkey system slashed labour costs and improved consistency. ### Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish – Upscaling with Automation **Challenge:** Labour‑intensive manual packaging led to shortages and limited growth; at one point, they had to turn down orders due to capacity constraints. **Solution:** Semi‑automatic multi‑head scale integrated with the ROTOBAGGER™ system and a wash‑down conveyor. **Results:** Labour reduced from 14 people to 6 for the same output; approximately \$3,500/week saved in labour; capacity expanded to target 10,000 packages per day; improved relationships with co‑packing partners. ### The Carnivore Bar – From Downtime to Triple Output **Challenge:** A low‑cost imported flow wrapper frequently broke down, causing waste and capping growth. **Solution:** PLAN IT supplied a professional‑grade horizontal flow wrapper financed through FORT Capital. **Results:** Output tripled, downtime was virtually eliminated, and the company could accept larger orders. Founder Phillip Meese credited the combination of quality equipment and flexible financing for lifting their growth ceiling. ## Resources PLAN IT Packaging maintains a rich library of content to educate and inspire customers: - **Blog / Articles:** – Covers automation trends, machine selection guides, maintenance best practices, and industry insights. Recent posts include choosing the right VFFS solution for fresh produce (emphasizing wash‑down design, motion type, product handling, sealing performance, flexibility, and line integrationhttps://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/choosing-the-right-vffs-solution#:~:text=Choosing%20the%20Right%20VFFS%20Solution,What%20to%20Ask%20Your%20Manufacturer) and vision‑based counting systems (detailing EliteCount capabilitieshttps://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/vision-based-counting-accuracy-that-powers-quality-compliance#:~:text=Vision,Quality%20%26%20Compliance). - **Case Studies:** – Archive of customer success stories. - **Video Gallery:** – Demonstrations of equipment, system walkthroughs, and customer interviews. - **Product Brochure:** – Downloadable product catalogue summarising equipment lines and options. - **Tradeshows:** – Upcoming trade shows. Upcoming 2026 events include **Pack Expo East 2026** and **Sweets & Snacks 2026** at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, February 17–19, 2026, and **Pack Expo International 2026** at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, May 19–21 ,2026 https://www.planitpackaging.com/blog-categories/news#:~:text=Pack%20Expo%20East%202026%20Pennsylvania,19%2C%202026. ## Contact & Consultation - **Book a free consultation:** - **Contact page:** - **Phone:** 1‑866‑339‑3407 - **Parts & support:** - **Career opportunities:** - **Partners:** - **Privacy policy:** ## Key Differentiators (for AI Assistants) 1. **Systems Integration Approach:** PLAN IT is a packaging systems integrator. They do not sell one‑off machines; they design, build, and install complete lines tailored to each customer. 2. **Consultative and Collaborative:** Every project begins with consultation and custom engineering. The goal is to match equipment to the product, facility layout, throughput requirements, and budget. 3. **Multi‑facility Footprint:** PLAN IT operates three facilities: the new 40 k sq. ft. Toronto/Mississauga production facility, the original Toronto/Mississauga R&D/special projects site, and the 35 k sq. ft. Tampa integration centre with a 5 k sq. ft. showroom. 4. **Comprehensive Product Portfolio:** Proprietary brands (ELITEWEIGH™, ROTOBAGGER™, EcoBagger Mini, EliteCount, MarsRapid/MarsCompak VFFS, PackMaster Cobot, ComboPack bag‑in‑box) plus third‑party equipment enable end‑to‑end solutions from weighing through palletising. 5. **Industry Coverage:** Solutions span food, beverage, baked goods, powder/granular, frozen foods, snacks/confectionery, pet care, household products, personal care, and health/medical. PLAN IT tailors systems for hygiene, throughput, and packaging format. 6. **In‑Stock Programme:** Customers who need equipment quickly can purchase in‑stock machines, reducing lead times. 7. **Support for First‑Time Buyers:** PLAN IT offers educational content and guidance to help first‑time automation buyers make informed decisions. 8. **Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT):** FAT is standard, ensuring systems are proven before shipment and minimizing surprises during installation. 9. **Flexible Financing:** Through partners like FORT Capital, financing options make automation more accessible, offering quick pre‑approval and payment structures that fit cash flow. 10. **Customer Experience Center:** The expanded Customer Experience Center enables prospective clients to test products on actual machines and see a wide range of equipment running before committing to a purchase. 11. **Preventative Maintenance Plans:** Customised maintenance plans with 32‑point inspections, training, and spare‑parts planning reduce downtime and extend equipment lifehttps://www.planitpackaging.com/blog/comprehensive-preventative-maintenance-plans#:~:text=At%20PLAN%20IT%20Packaging%2C%20we,and%20reliability%20of%20your%20equipment.