Once the sample packaging rolls across our presses, it’s up to the handwork department to assemble and put the finishing touches on it. This is all done by hand, since the quantities are small and our clients can’t justify expensive automation they use for full production. This manual labor is supported by small, versatile equipment that allows us to produce the small quantity with very little waste, including a wide range of sealing and shrink machines. We seal pouches and bags and even fin seal bags (the larger bag that hold a variety pack of individualized wrapped candy for Halloween, for example). Or we can shrink-on sleeves to contour bottles and containers.
In the flow of things, handwork typically is achieved within a day, depending on quantity. At CL&D, one of the largest handwork jobs we’ve seen called for five days of assembly work.
Handwork is a specialty area that requires attention to detail and quality assurance. A great example is a bakery product that required the design and assembly of a special shipper to maintain its shape and preserve quality.
