About Our Flexible Printing and Packaging Services
Mann-Pak, Inc. provides flexible printing and packaging services to meet the needs of food manufacturers and other businesses. As a second-generation family-owned company, we have been a trusted name in flexible packaging since 1987. Our specialized equipment and experience allow us to help customers find packaging solutions that meet their product requirements.
From flexographic printing to custom bag making, specialty coatings, and equipment consulting, our team works with customers to support their packaging needs. Our facility in Baltimore allows us to handle a variety of projects while maintaining a focus on quality, consistency, and food safety.
Mann-Pak, Inc. is a Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified company committed to meeting the quality and safety standards required for food packaging applications.
Flexographic Printing
Flexographic printing is a versatile printing process that uses flexible printing plates to transfer ink onto packaging materials. It is widely used for flexible packaging because it can produce clear text, detailed graphics, and consistent colors across production runs.
At Mann-Pak, Inc., flexographic printing is one of our core services. Our capabilities allow us to print on a variety of flexible packaging materials, including plastic films and paper.
Our central impression 8-color flexographic printing presses accommodate projects up to 48 inches wide. We print on light-gauge films and paper substrates to support a variety of packaging applications.
Benefits of Flexographic Printing
Flexographic printing offers several advantages for businesses looking for reliable, high-quality packaging.
- Consistent print quality: Produce clear text, graphics, and colors across production runs.
- Versatile materials: Print on a variety of flexible packaging films and paper substrates.
- Production efficiency: Support high-volume printing requirements with an efficient printing process.
- Brand presentation: Maintain consistent branding and graphics across packaging products.
- Cost-effectiveness: Flexographic printing can be an economical option for larger production runs.
Our team can help you determine whether flexographic printing is the right fit for your packaging requirements.
Slitting, Folding, and Perforating
Slitting, folding, and perforating are important processes for preparing packaging materials for their intended applications. These services help ensure materials meet the dimensional and functional requirements of the finished product.
Mann-Pak, Inc. offers roll-to-roll wide-web and narrow-web slitting, with slit widths down to 1.5 inches on 3-inch and 6-inch cores. Our capabilities accommodate paper substrates and flexible packaging films.
Depending on the application, folding and perforating can also help prepare materials for easier handling and use. These services support packaging applications such as shrink films and overwrap films, where consistent dimensions and reliable performance are important.
Bag Making and Finishing
Mann-Pak, Inc. offers bag-making and finishing services for a variety of flexible packaging applications. Our capabilities include several bag styles designed to meet different product and packaging requirements.
Our bag styles include:
- Gusseted bags
- Laminated bags
- Wicketed bags
- Zipper-closure bags
Finishing options can provide additional functionality, including closure and resealing features where appropriate. Our team can help determine which options best fit your product and packaging requirements.
Specialty Coatings and Equipment Consulting
Specialty Coatings
Specialty coatings can provide additional functionality to flexible packaging materials. Depending on the application, these coatings may help with sealing, protection, or other performance requirements.
Mann-Pak, Inc. offers coating options that include heat seals, cold seals, and barrier coatings. These solutions can support applications where product protection and packaging performance are important considerations.
Equipment Consulting
Selecting the right packaging equipment can affect production efficiency, material handling, and overall packaging performance.
Mann-Pak, Inc. offers equipment consulting to help businesses evaluate their packaging machinery needs and identify solutions that fit their operations.
Markets We Serve
Mann-Pak, Inc. works with businesses across a variety of markets, including food-related industries. Our flexible printing and packaging capabilities can support applications involving confectionery, snacks, baked goods, produce, meat and poultry, and dairy products, depending on the specific packaging requirements.
Learn more about the industries we serve on our Markets Served page.
Flexible Packaging Solutions by Mann-Pak, Inc.
Mann-Pak, Inc. combines decades of experience with flexible printing and packaging capabilities to help businesses meet their packaging needs. From flexographic printing to material converting, bag making, and specialty coatings, our team works with customers to identify solutions that meet their requirements.
As a second-generation family-owned company, we value integrity, reliability, and quality in our work.
If you’re exploring packaging options for your business, we’re ready to discuss your project and help you determine the next steps.
Request a quote to get started.