Packaging Systems

Options for the Retail Industry

February 24, 2012

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About Sharp Packaging• Sharp Packaging develops flexible packaging systems which include the

machines, bags, and thermal ribbon.• The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Sussex, Wisconsin, with

locations in East Troy, Wisconsin and Tempe, Arizona.• Sharp has grown by providing innovative, top quality packaging solutions to

our customers, delivered on time.

• High quality products

• On time delivery

• Knowledgeable customer service representatives

• Competitive pricing

Our Values

Customers• Sharp Packaging partners with companies in many industries

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Mail Order Fulfillment

MedicalInjection Molding

Retail

Parts

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Exceptional Products and Service• Bags and packaging systems are designed to meet exact specifications• Sharp Packaging Systems is ISO 9001:2000 certified • CE Approval awarded• Badger State Award for printing excellence

ServicesProductsFlexible Packaging EquipmentBags on a roll

SX™Max 12™Max 20™Max Plus™

Vertical form fill and sealHawk Evolution™

Linen servicesT7™

Film, Bags, and Ribbon • E-Z Bags• Stretch Sleeves• Hawk EVO 12 Custom Film• Sharp’s Bio Film• Thermal Imprint Ribbon

Equipment Training, Parts and Service• On-site consultations to identify the best

system for specific flexible packaging needs• Installation and training• Off the shelf parts, available from most

maintenance supplies companies • Technical support hotline • Video consultations to resolve maintenance

issues• On-site service for equipment• Total Systems Care maintenance

agreements

Film, Bags, and Ribbon to fit your needs • Custom bags• Inventory stocking programs• Artwork

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Sharp Delivers On Time• 97% on time delivery of bags from 2 locations in 2011 • Next day delivery• Notifications and tracking provided

Inventory Stocking Programs for your Customers

• Sharp ensures bag availability

• Reduce costs with just in time delivery

• Free bag shipping with $150 minimum order

• Order bags by 12:00 EST for same day

shipping

Sussex, WI

Tempe, AZ

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Sharp has Technical Expertise• Our trained staff helps identify the best flexible packaging systems for any

operation—machines, bags, and film• Our expert technicians provide installation, training and support

Knowledgeable Customer Service

On-site evaluation• Evaluates existing packaging processes, products,

and shipping requirements• Identifies labor and packaging cost savings and

strategies to streamline packaging and increase production and avoid bottlenecks

Complete full installation of Sharp packaging systems with the right packaging materials and equipment

Provide advanced technical support in the most cost effective manner – either remotely or in person

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Retail Industry Challenges• Hand loading increases costs, reduces efficiency, and often produces errors• Sharp evaluates existing problems to develop the best solutions for your needs

• Low productivity

• Capacity constraints

• Slow run times

• Slow set up times

• Several processes slow the throughput

• Customer complaints

• High costs• Finding the optimum solution for a particular

configuration

Common Problems

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Sharp Evaluation for the Retail Industry • On-site evaluation identifies areas for improvements• Inefficiencies are detailed and solutions are provided

On-site Evaluation

• Evaluate current packaging processes

Identify Opportunities

• Ways to reduce costs and increase throughput

Present Options

• Inline bag and machine systems

• Integrated imprinter reduces steps

• Tailored packaging and printing recommendations

Evaluation Procedure

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Sharp Results for the Retail Industry • The number of workers decreases while productivity climbs • Efficiencies increase and costs are reduced

Productivity increases dramatically• Documented throughput increases of 400%• Printing on the bag eliminates need for cardstock insertsLabor time decreases• Increased productivity reduces the number of workers• Training time is typically one week Reduced costs• Documented savings in material costs of 66%• Thermal imprinting barcodes directly onto bag saves $10-$15 in

label costs per 1,000 labels• Significant maintenance savingsBetter quality products• Tape recloseable bags allow retail customers to feel and touch

the product, then reclose the bag• Polypropylene material used in Sharp bags is top quality — clear

imprinting, hang well on retail shelves due to material stiffness

Typical Improvements

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Rapid Return on Investment• High return on investment by reducing material and labor costs, while increasing

productivity• Improve bagging accuracy and automate labeling

Increase Efficiency• 1 Sharp MAX™ replaces 4 hand load stations • 1 shift produce 1.2-2.0 million bags per year• Sharp bags improve strength and performance and

reduce costsReduce Material Costs• No more plain white labels - $10-20 per 1,000• No more cartons – Cost 5x as much as printed bags• Mailer bags 30-50% less expensive than paper

envelopesShort Production Runs• No operator interaction with bag or label – reduces 4

person job to 1 person job• No more wasted bags or mistakes due to a queue• Automate label formatting

Significant Results ROI Example

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Cutting Edge Machinery• Automatic packaging machines maximize inline efficiencies• Onboard PC, PLC, and Printer assure flexible packaging options for any application

Available Models

Model Advantages

SX™ • Semi-automatic bagger to print as required• Seconds to set up, plug in and use anywhere

MAX 12™ MAX 20™

• MAX Continuous Roll Bagging System with bags up to 12” wide

• Videojet® printer, onboard 12.1” PCs, Rockwell Automation PLC

• Huge gains in throughput reduces costs• Reduce thermal ribbon usage as much as 90%

MAX Plus™ • Onboard PC enhances production, automation, integration

• Cycles over 100 bags/minute with first bag out printing capabilities

Hawk Evolution™

• Vertical form fill and seal applications, bags up to 12” wide and 18” long

• Design innovations improve throughput and uptime dramatically with PC based system

T7™ • Sort, grade and package rental and retail textiles on the same system

MAX 12™

MAX 20™ MAX Plus™

SX™

T7™Hawk Evolution™

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SX™• Semi-automatic bagger to print as required• Seconds to set up, plug in and use anywhere

Flexible, Easy to Use• Set up hand loading in seconds• Print according to your needs• All electric, just plug in and use anywhereSimple Maintenance• Off-the-shelf parts are available from any MRO supplier• Self-diagnostic troubleshooting to identify and resolve

problems quickly• On-board PLCCost Savings• Faster throughput with automated bagging

Features

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MAX 12™ and MAX 20™• MAX 12 accommodates bags up to 12’’ wide and MAX 20, up to 20’’ wide• Sharp’s E-Z Bags® feed through the machine, are inflated with air, filled with product,

then sealed

Cutting Edge Technology • Includes HMI, a networkable 12.1” touchscreen PC running

Windows® 7 • Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 PLC from Rockwell Automation

is the control architecture Faster, with Huge Gains in Throughput• Printing—50% faster than other printers• Cycle times with the lighter weight aluminum jaw• Realignment with heavy duty drive fingersCost Savings• No queuing and reduced scrap and material cost with

moveable printing head• Thermal ribbon usage reduced as much as 90% with simple

adjustments• Longer lasting constantly heated sealing mechanism• Off-the-shelf partsTroubleshoot quickly• PC based system has manuals and video clips on the HMI

Features

“With the main screen, the MAX 12 and MAX 20 machines have LAN, Ethernet, databases. Nothing is proprietary. All the control architecture is in hand. It opens floodgates of possibilities for flexible packaging processes and production information. There is a huge amount of flexibility.” -Jeramy Williams, Director of Engineering

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MAX Plus™• MAX Plus accommodates bags up to 12’’ wide • Sharp’s E-Z Bags® feed through the machine, are inflated with air, filled with product,

then sealed

Cutting Edge Technology • Onboard PC provides self diagnostic capabilities, label

creation and storage, multiple job storage, video training tutorials

• 10.4” color touchscreenFaster, More Efficient• Cycles over 100 bags/minute with first bag out printing

capabilitiesCost Savings• More efficient operation produces huge savings in costs, with

documented ROI as low as three months• Off-the-shelf partsEasy to Operate• Power lift column provides adjustments from touchscreen to

operator’s height preference

Features

Top Quality Bags• Sharp Packaging’s quality is tops in any industry• From our general purpose bags to our ultra bags, stretch sleeves and

thermal imprint ribbon, Sharp products can be customized to fit your needs

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ProductsEZ-Bags®• General Purpose• Xtreme Poly• Ultra• PolypropylenePLUS Stretch Sleeves, Bio Film, and Thermal Imprint Ribbon

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E-Z Bags – General Purpose• Versatile low density polyethylene, perfect for general packaging requirements • Commonly used film for virtually any type of clarity packaging• Excellent impact strength and stretchability

• Gauges - 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 mil

Specifications

Common Applications

• Automotive• Beauty• Candy• Electronics• Eyewear• Fasteners• Food• Fulfillment

• Hardware• Hobby• Injection Molding• Jewelry• Medical• Novelty• Parts• Retail

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E-Z Bags – Xtreme Poly• Custom multi-layered poly film, excellent strength and less material to manufacture  • Offers Xtreme clarity for retail products and customer appeal 

• Gauges - 1.25, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 mil

• Fasteners • Hardware• Kit Packaging• Any application where puncture resistance is

necessary

Specifications

Common Applications

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E-Z Bags – Ultra • High clarity tri-layer poly film, a perfect balance of strength, toughness and flexibility. • Great for retail because of its superior clarity 

• Gauges - 1.25, 2.0, and 2.5 mil

• Retail• Food, candies, textiles, and stationary• Medical • Pharmaceutical • Cosmetic Applications

Specifications

Common Applications

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E-Z Bags – Polypropylene • Allows for stronger heat seals than mono polymer Polypropylene • Great for retail point of purchase packaging 

• Gauges - 1.5 and 2.0 mil 

• Retail• Food, candies, textiles, bakery, stationary and

novelties• Any application that requires extreme clarity

Specifications

Common Applications

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Stretch Sleeves (Polyethylene Sleeve Labels)• Award winning Flexographic printing• Perforated on rolls for automatic, semi-automatic or manual labeling applications

• Available sizes • Quart• ½ Gallon• One Gallon• 2 Gallon• 2-1/2 Half Gallon 

• Retail• Food, beverages, cleaning supplies, textiles, and

novelties• Any application that requires extreme clarity

Specifications

Common Applications

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Thermal Ribbon Transfer • Sharp Ribbons deliver consistent high resolution and clear printing characteristics • Ribbon leaves least amount of resin in the industry, prolonging printer head life• Sharp Ribbons can be used on any thermal ribbon printer at very high speeds

• Internet Supply and Fulfillment Centers• Catalog and Mail Houses• Corporate Mail Rooms• Pharmaceutical Mail Order • Clothing and Apparel Mail Order• Food and Beverage industries• Hardware and retail manufactures• And more

Common Applications

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Labeling Software  • On-board Computer is Windows 7 Optimized • SCATA System allows real time job progression updates • PC can save past jobs, access clients database, and allows user to upload list

• Internet Supply and Fulfillment Centers• Catalog and Mail Houses• Corporate Mail Rooms• Pharmaceutical Mail Order • Clothing and Apparel Mail Order

Common Applications

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Recommendations• Sharp will conduct an on-site evaluation to identify areas for improvements• Sharp will provide a detailed proposal, listing current inefficiencies and

estimated savings with recommended solutions• Recommendations will include options for:

– Equipment– Bags– Mailers– Thermal transfer ribbon– Parts program– Maintenance services