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Banding solutions for meat and sausage products

Banding is branding, labeling, and tamper-evident security

Enhancing products with Branding with Banding: banded products attract attention at the point of sale. The bands, up to 100 mm wide, can be printed on both sides in up to 12 colors and offer ample space for information—from storytelling to barcodes.
Variable data such as production and expiry dates, 1D or 2D codes, or ingredients are printed in real time directly onto the band during the banding process.
The band tension, continuously and flexibly adjustable, keeps the band perfectly in place—even without adhesives or additional labels.

Compared to cardboard sleeves, banding offers further advantages:

  • No heat generation thanks to ultrasonic sealing
  • Easy recycling and reduced packaging volume
  • High productivity through automation
  • Optimal product visibility
  • Processing of different banding materials on a single machine

Multipacks easy to use for customers

Banding is a frustration-free packaging solution. The closing force, continuously adjustable, offers the perfect balance between easy opening and secure hold.

Consumers benefit from extremely simple handling: no more cutting difficult films—opening by hand is enough.
No additional material separation is required: the bands can be easily recycled in the appropriate stream, depending on the type, either as paper or mono-material plastic.

Bundling logistics units with minimal packaging

Paper bands replace plastic bags, tubular films, and shrink films when grouping products. Depending on requirements, thin and recyclable film bands can also be used.
Bands reduce packaging throughout the entire logistics chain—from the producer, through the distribution center, to the point of sale.

Another advantage: they are easy to open by hand. This eliminates the risk of injury from using sharp tools during unpacking at the point of sale.

How can banding optimize your packaging?

Frequently asked questions about banding meat and sausage products


Banding allows products to be secured and closed safely and gently, without damaging them. It is ideal for meat trays, sliced products, or assortments. The band ensures a firm hold, reduces the amount of packaging, and enhances the product.

Yes, banding is perfectly suitable for fresh and chilled products. The process works without applying heat to the product, ensuring the cold chain is maintained and preserving the quality of sensitive foods.

The band offers ample space for all essential information: branding, logos, barcodes, nutritional information, origin, ingredients, or quality labels. Variable data such as expiry dates, batch numbers, or 1D/2D codes can be printed in real time directly during the process.

Banding reduces the use of packaging materials and improves recyclability. It provides excellent product visibility, easy opening for consumers, and simple handling at the point of sale. In addition, it offers great flexibility in formats and materials and increases efficiency through automation.

Yes, the band can act as a tamper-evident closure. Any opening is immediately visible, which enhances consumer safety and trust at the point of sale. At the same time, the band tension is precisely adjusted to avoid damaging sensitive products such as fresh meat or cold cuts.

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