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1. Packaging Systems Optionsfor the Retail Industry February 24, 2012
2. 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. Our Values High quality products On time delivery Knowledgeable customer service representatives Competitive pricing
3. Customers Sharp Packaging partners with companies in many industries Retail Injection Molding Medical Parts Mail Order Fulfillment
4. 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 Products Services EquipmentTraining, 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 Flexible Packaging Equipment Bags on a roll SX™ Max 12™ Max 20™ Max Plus™ Vertical form fill and seal Hawk Evolution™ Linen services T7™ Film, Bags, and Ribbon E-Z Bags Stretch Sleeves Hawk EVO 12 Custom Film Sharp’s Bio Film Thermal Imprint Ribbon
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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 Common Problems 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
8. Sharp Evaluation for the Retail Industry On-site evaluation identifies areas for improvements Inefficiencies are detailed and solutions are provided Evaluation Procedure 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
9. Sharp Results for the Retail Industry The number of workers decreases while productivity climbs Efficiencies increase and costs are reduced Typical Improvements Productivity increases dramatically Documented throughput increases of 400% Printing on the bag eliminates need for cardstock inserts Labor 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 savings Better 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
10. Rapid Return on Investment High return on investment by reducing material and labor costs, while increasing productivity Improve bagging accuracy and automate labeling Significant Results ROI Example 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 costs Reduce 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 envelopes Short 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 9
11. Cutting Edge Machinery Automatic packaging machines maximize inline efficiencies Onboard PC, PLC, and Printer assure flexible packaging options for any application Available Models SX™ MAX 12™ MAX 20™ MAX Plus™ Hawk Evolution™ T7™
12. SX™ Semi-automatic bagger to print as required Seconds to set up, plug in and use anywhere Features Flexible, Easy to Use Set up hand loading in seconds Print according to your needs All electric, just plug in and use anywhere Simple Maintenance Off-the-shelf parts are available from any MRO supplier Self-diagnostic troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems quickly On-board PLC Cost Savings Faster throughput with automated bagging
13. 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 Features 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 fingers Cost 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 parts Troubleshoot quickly PC based system has manuals and video clips on the HMI “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 REPLACE PHOTO??
14. 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 Features Cutting Edge Technology Onboard PC provides self diagnostic capabilities, label creation and storage, multiple job storage, video training tutorials 10.4” color touchscreen Faster, More Efficient Cycles over 100 bags/minute with first bag out printing capabilities Cost Savings More efficient operation produces huge savings in costs, with documented ROI as low as three months Off-the-shelf parts Easy to Operate Power lift column provides adjustments from touchscreen to operator’s height preference
15. 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 Products EZ-Bags® General Purpose Xtreme Poly Ultra Polypropylene PLUSStretch Sleeves, Bio Film, and Thermal Imprint Ribbon
16. 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 Specifications Gauges - 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 mil Common Applications Automotive Beauty Candy Electronics Eyewear Fasteners Food Fulfillment Hardware Hobby Injection Molding Jewelry Medical Novelty Parts Retail
17. E-Z Bags – Xtreme Poly Custom multi-layered poly film, excellent strength and less material to manufacture  Offers Xtremeclarity for retail products and customer appeal  Specifications Gauges - 1.25, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 mil Common Applications Fasteners Hardware Kit Packaging Any application where puncture resistance is necessary
18. 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  Specifications Gauges - 1.25, 2.0, and 2.5 mil Common Applications Retail Food, candies, textiles, and stationary Medical Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Applications
19. E-Z Bags – Polypropylene  Allows for stronger heat seals than mono polymer Polypropylene  Great for retail point of purchase packaging  Specifications Gauges - 1.5 and 2.0 mil  Common Applications Retail Food, candies, textiles, bakery, stationary and novelties Any application that requires extreme clarity
20. Stretch Sleeves (Polyethylene Sleeve Labels) Award winning Flexographic printing Perforated on rolls for automatic, semi-automatic or manual labeling applications Specifications Available sizes Quart ½ Gallon One Gallon 2 Gallon 2-1/2 Half Gallon  Common Applications Retail Food, beverages, cleaning supplies, textiles, and novelties Any application that requires extreme clarity
21. 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 Common Applications 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
22. 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 Common Applications Internet Supply and Fulfillment Centers Catalog and Mail Houses Corporate Mail Rooms Pharmaceutical Mail Order Clothing and Apparel Mail Order
23. 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