PDC International

Shrink sleeve packaging solutions

PDC International Corp. is a world leader in shrink sleeve packaging solutions from shrink sleeve labelling machinery and shrink tunnels to tamper evident neck banding.

For over 50 years, PDC has provided American-made, high quality, field-proven packaging machinery for the food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

Shrink sleeve labelling machinery

Shrink sleeve labels allow package designers to create distinct brand identities, while maximising the space for graphics, text, ingredients lists, UPC codes, and nutritional information. And, when the sleeve is extended over the cap with a horizontal perforation, product tamper evidence is added at minimal additional cost.

PDC International industry-leading shrink sleeve labellers have a successful multi-decade track record, decorating everything from foods, beverages, personal products, confectionery products, vitamins, water flavourings and beer cans, to pens, lighters, rolls of tape, and more – virtually any type of rigid consumer product.

PDC Shrink sleeve labellers use PDC's proprietary blade assemblies – a far more effective and longer-lived alternative to the fragile "spinning knives" that are standard in competitors' equipment.

Shrink tunnels

Shrink tunnels are a critical element of the shrink sleeve application. Just as there are various types and grades of shrink material, there is a variety of shrink tunnels. Each kind of tunnel has its attributes, and is best suited for certain applications and materials. PDC's 35 years of experience make it uniquely qualified to guide you through the process of selecting the right shrink tunnel and shrink material to best fit your needs.

PDC International's many satisfied repeat customers reflect our reputation for manufacturing a rugged line of shrink tunnels and sleeve applicators with a broad range of capabilities. These top quality workhorses get the job done with durability and speed, backed by unmatched customer support and service, while providing high performance and maximum line uptime.

PDC has been an industry leader for decades in both the US and European markets. But we're more than a machinery manufacturer – we're also a complete resource for shrink sleeve applications. We'll help you develop your concept, provide preliminary shrink testing, offer material recommendations, and even provide input on package design.

Tamper evident neck banding machinery

PDC International manufactures a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art neck banding machinery for the application of heat shrinkable tamper evident seals. This machinery is the leading choice for foods, beverages, dairy products, and pharmaceutical applications that require FDA protocol compliance.

The PDC F-Series is ideal for tapered and straight-walled containers used for ice cream, dried fruit, cultured products and dips; containers that do not have a shoulder on which the band can rest.

PDC tamper evident neck banding machinery is engineered for maximum flexibility, efficiency and productivity.

Multi-packing and twin packing systems

PDC multi-packing & twin packing systems allow CPG companies to create twin packs of their products right on their production lines, without the additional labor, freight and multiple handling required to assemble these packs by a third party. When twin packs are needed, tooling is installed on the inline machine, or product is diverted onto a spur conveyor through the machine and shrink tunnel. Systems can also be set up off-line, in a production or distribution area, for twin packing on an "as needed" basis.

Multipacks are popular and required for many discount and club stores, and unless done in line, can result in greatly reduced margins. Adding inline machinery minimises costs and keeps efficiency high.

Shrink sleeves can be printed with attractive graphics and with large billboard space for art, helping build your brand. The systems can also orient the graphics with precise side-to-side placement.

PDC multi-packing systems are used most often when packages are identical, but adapt well to programs involving packages that are different in type and size.

PDC multi-packers can be based on a number of different machine models, and an also easily be tooled as a single-product shrink labeller for individual packages.