Signode has introduced its new Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper, designed for high-volume operations and said to combine ‘record-breaking’ speed with improved reliability for end-of-line packaging. Key features of the new stretch wrapper include high wrapping speed, seeking to help plants boost throughput and meet demanding delivery schedules; top down service access, enabling all maintenance to be performed efficiently at floor level; and simplified mechanics with fewer sensors and adjustments for improved uptime. “The Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper is more than just fast - it’s smart, efficient, and built to last,” commented Jyri Lehtiö, business development director at Signode. Combining nano technology films manufactured by Zeus and a global agreement with Noxon on custom fit pallet wrapping machinery, fitted specific data collection sensors incorporated into the machinery provide real-time data into the Apollo monitoring software. A few months later, Ranpak integrated PaperWrap’s pallet wrapping machines, which replace plastic stretch film with a kraft paper alternative from Mondi, into its portfolio – aspiring to enhance efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions in transit.