The Power to Pivot for Co-Packers

In the world of contact packaging, every minute counts. Product formats shift, packaging specifications evolve, and new SKUs arrive faster than ever before. For co-packers, this constant change is both an opportunity and a challenge because if the line isn't running, revenue isn't either.

That's where Aagard's Rapid Launch™ comes in.

Rapid Launch™ was designed to simplify one of the most complex parts of running a packaging line -- changeovers. Traditionally, switching between products meant a painstaking process of manual adjustments, mechanical tweaks, and operator guesswork. It was time-consuming, error-prone, and costly.

Rapid Launch™ eliminates that friction. Through a combination of HMI-driven setup, recipe-based automation, and intelligent motion control, operators can transition between products quickly and confidently. What used to take hours now takes minutes, with precision repeatability that ensures every set up runs like the last.

Why it Matters for Co-Packers?

Co-packers live in a world of constant variety. Every brand they service brings different packaging types, formats, and volumes. The ability to pivot quickly isn't just nice to have, it's a competitive edge.

Rapid Launch™ gives co-packers the agility they need to service multiple customers efficiently. Whether it's a shift from bags to trays, 12-packs to 18-packs, or one label format to another. This system keeps the line flexible without sacrificing speed or accuracy. Operators can manage changeovers directly through an intuitive touchscreen, allowing production to resume faster and more reliably.

That kind of responsiveness helps co-packers maximize uptime, increase capacity, and take on more business without needing additional lines or shifts.

Beyond flexibility, Rapid Launch™ helps teams get to production faster and safer. By automating adjustments that once relied on manual intervention, they system reduces the potential for set up errors, minimizes scrap, and helps even new operators achieve expert-level performance quickly.

Each changeover is guided, repeatable, and consistent, ensuring operators spend less time troubleshooting and more time running product.

Futureproofing for What's Next

Packaging requirements aren't slowing down, they're diversifying. Rapid Launch™ gives manufacturers and co-packers the assurance that their line can evolve with the market. As new products, materials, or customers are added. the system adapts with minimal disruption.

If you're looking for the ability to pivot with packaging, let us know. We're here to help!

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