Viking Masek begins major expansion of US headquarters, doubles production capacity

Viking Masek begins major expansion of US headquarters, doubles production capacity

Big news! We've outgrown our space (again) and began a major expansion of our US headquarters in Oostburg, WI.

November 9, 2020 3 min read
Mello Joy Weathers Economic Downturn by Bringing Coffee Packaging In-House

Mello Joy Weathers Economic Downturn by Bringing Coffee Packaging In-House

A Lousiana-based coffee producer was struggling with a down local economy and rising costs from outsourcing their packaging. They turned to Viking for an expert to guide them through the process of bringing their packaging in-house.

August 7, 2020 2 min read
Packaging machines for legal cannabis products: A beginner's guide

Packaging machines for legal cannabis products: A beginner's guide

Our experts break down packaging automation options for cannabis products in this short beginner's guide.

June 23, 2020 7 min read
What is coefficient of friction (COF), and why is it important in packaging?

What is coefficient of friction (COF), and why is it important in packaging?

Understanding your packaging film's coefficient of friction (COF) can literally make or break the performance of your packaging line. Learn what COF is and why it's so important in the packaging industry.

June 2, 2020 3 min read
Bean Box Scales Up Production with Coffee Packaging Machinery & Automation

Bean Box Scales Up Production with Coffee Packaging Machinery & Automation

Bean Box of Seattle, WA faced a realization: Manual coffee packaging processes just could not sustain their unprecedented growth. Read about their journey to coffee packaging automation.

May 12, 2020 2 min read
Potato Chip Food Packaging Industry Trends

Potato Chip Food Packaging Industry Trends

Crispy Innovation: Potato Chip Packaging Trends and Insights on Automated Snack Solutions.

May 5, 2020 4 min read
5 Expert Tips for Proper Packaging Machine Maintenance

5 Expert Tips for Proper Packaging Machine Maintenance

Maintaining your packaging machine is a critical part of your operations. Here are 5 tips to maximize the life and efficiency of your equipment.

April 30, 2020 3 min read
[VIDEO] How do cannabis pouch packaging machines work?

[VIDEO] How do cannabis pouch packaging machines work?

Wondering how pouch packing machines work for cannabis products? Watch a video and get a detailed explanation here.

January 30, 2020 4 min read
Here comes the sun: Viking Masek adds solar power to its US headquarters

Here comes the sun: Viking Masek adds solar power to its US headquarters

Viking Masek's new state-of-the-art rooftop solar array generates 239.76 kW of energy with 648 solar panels, saving enough electricity each year to power 28 homes!

January 2, 2020 3 min read
Troubleshooting 10 common VFFS packaging machine issues

Troubleshooting 10 common VFFS packaging machine issues

Is your vertical form fill seal machine throwing an error code? Start your VFFS troubleshooting with these 10 common issues and their possible causes.

August 6, 2019 3 min read

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