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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.
April 24, 2026
PLAN IT Packaging is proud to announce the expansion of its Toronto/Mississauga operations with the acquisition of an additional 40,000 square feet of production space. This marks another major milestone in the company’s rapid growth across North America.
This expansion strengthens PLAN IT Packaging’s ability to support customers with greater speed, efficiency, and production capacity as demand for automation continues to rise. The new facility enhances internal workflows across assembly, fabrication, shipping, and overall project execution, enabling faster turnaround times and improved delivery performance. The added space also increases capacity for storing parts, supplies, and in‑stock systems, improving readiness for both new equipment builds and aftermarket support.
As client demand accelerates, this expansion ensures PLAN IT Packaging can continue meeting the evolving needs of manufacturers across multiple industries. PLAN IT Packaging specializes in weighing, bagging, flow wrapping, case packing, end‑of‑line robotics, and palletizing solutions, delivering fully integrated systems designed for modern, high‑performance production environments. The expanded facility will further support these core competencies by enabling larger builds, more parallel projects, and enhanced engineering collaboration.
The company now operates three facilities across North America:
Together, these locations reinforce PLAN IT Packaging’s long‑term investment in infrastructure, customer support, and scalable operations as it continues its trajectory toward becoming the premier North American leader in packaging automation and robotics.
The expansion also significantly grows PLAN IT Packaging’s Customer Experience Center, providing more room for equipment demonstrations, live product testing, and hands‑on evaluations of the latest packaging innovations. This environment allows customers to validate solutions in real time and collaborate directly with the PLAN IT team to optimize their production goals.
"Expanding our Toronto/Mississauga facility is another important step in our commitment to building a stronger, faster, and more capable organization for our clients,” said Jonathan Ballard, Vice President of Business Development. “This growth allows us to improve how we build, support, and demonstrate solutions while continuing to invest in the customer experience. Combined with our Tampa expansion and our dedicated R&D facility, it reflects our mission to become the premier North American supplier in packaging automation and robotics."
With this latest expansion, PLAN IT Packaging continues to invest in the people, processes, and facilities required to support the future of modern manufacturing.
April 20, 2026
At PLAN IT Packaging, we believe preventative maintenance should be more than a routine service call. It should be a strategic investment in the performance, longevity, and reliability of your equipment.
That is why our Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Plans are not built around a generic checklist. They are designed around your specific machinery, your operating environment, your product applications, and your team’s needs. Every visit is structured to make the best possible use of your time, helping you reduce downtime, improve performance, and keep your production moving with confidence.
Whether you are running snack foods, bakery, produce, coffee, frozen products, confectionery, or other packaged goods, our service team works with you to deliver maintenance support that is practical, productive, and tailored to your operation.
A traditional PM program often focuses on the basics and stops there. At PLAN IT Packaging, we take a more comprehensive approach.
Our preventative maintenance plans can include a combination of services such as:
This means your PM visit is not just about checking components. It is about identifying opportunities to improve reliability, strengthen operator confidence, and prevent avoidable issues before they impact production.
No two facilities operate the same way. No two machines are used the same way. And no two production teams need the exact same type of support.
Some customers may need a detailed inspection focused on wear items, lubrication, and electrical systems. Others may benefit more from ongoing operator training, process review, or support organizing manuals and technical documentation so their teams can work more effectively between service visits.
Our PM plans are designed to meet your operation where it is today while helping prepare it for where it needs to go tomorrow.
That means we focus on what is most valuable for your business, including:
The result is a maintenance plan that works harder for you because it is built specifically for your operation.
Scheduled downtime is valuable.Our goal is to help you use it wisely.
When your team sets aside time for preventative maintenance, we make sure that time is used in the most effective way possible. Instead of applying the same formula to every customer, we prioritize the work that will have the greatest impact on your line’s performance and your team’s success.
That could mean:
It is a smarter, more useful approach to preventative maintenance—one designed to protect uptime and support long-term equipment health.
When packaging systems are properly maintained, businesses benefit from more than just fewer breakdowns.
A strong preventative maintenance program can help:
Simply put, a well-executed PM plan helps your equipment perform the way it was designed to perform—consistently, efficiently, and with fewer surprises.
Our preventative maintenance plans are designed to support your operation beyond the service visit itself.
That is why we also look for ways to provide additional value through:
Because the best maintenance programs do not just react to equipment issues. They help your team stay ahead of them.
At PLAN IT Packaging, service should be useful, not generic.
Our preventative maintenance plans are built to deliver real value where your business needs it most.
Whether your operation needs inspection support, training, documentation review, machine health checks, or all of the above, our team is here to help you protect your investment and keep your packaging systems running at their best.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Plans and how we can tailor a program to your equipment and operation call 1-866-339-3407.
April 1, 2026
Choosing the Right VFFS Solution for Fresh Produce: What to Ask Your Manufacturer
Packaging fresh produce and produce-adjacent products requires more than just a standard bagging machine. Moisture, sanitation, product variability, and production demands all play a role in determining what system will truly perform long-term. Asking the right questions early in the process helps ensure you invest in a vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) solution that protects your product, supports your environment, and grows with your operation.
One of the first things to clarify is whether the machine is truly built for washdown conditions. Fresh produce environments often involve frequent cleaning, moisture, and debris. Stainless steel construction, sealed components, and hygienic design features are critical for maintaining sanitation and extending equipment life. A system designed for clean operation will make daily maintenance easier while supporting food safety standards.
It’s also important to understand what level of automation fits your current needs and future goals. Some operations benefit from compact, all-in-one entry systems that integrate filling and bagging in a smaller footprint. Others require higher-speed, continuous motion platforms to keep up with larger production volumes. A flexible platform that can scale over time helps avoid the need to replace equipment as your business grows.
Product handling should be another key discussion point. Fresh produce varies in size, shape, density, and moisture content, which directly affects how it should be filled and sealed. Ask what filling systems are best suited for your application, whether that’s a multihead weigher, auger, or cup filler, and how the equipment will maintain accuracy without damaging the product.
Sealing performance is equally important, especially in moist environments. Consistent temperature control, stable film tracking, and proper jaw pressure all contribute to strong, reliable seals that protect freshness and presentation. A system designed to perform under these conditions can help reduce waste and improve package quality.
Changeover flexibility also matters for operations running multiple SKUs, seasonal items, or private label products. Features like recipe storage, operator-friendly controls, and toolless forming tube changes can significantly reduce downtime and improve efficiency between runs.
Finally, consider how the VFFS system will integrate with the rest of your line. Most operations rely on a combination of weighers, conveyors, platforms, and inspection equipment. A strong manufacturer will look at the full process and help ensure each component works together smoothly.
The right packaging solution should be built around your product and your environment, not the other way around. From entry-level systems to fully customized, washdown-ready high-speed platforms, today’s VFFS technology offers a wide range of configurations. By asking the right questions, fresh produce packers can invest in a system that supports sanitation, maintains product quality, and scales confidently with production.
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