Case study

Attractive, economical, and sustainable packaging solutions for Montpak

Automatically weighing and labeling meat with reduced waste, Montpak elevates its packaging processes to a new level.
To meet rising demand, Montpak, a Canadian specialist in veal and lamb meat, must automate its processes. The fully automated GLM-Ievo labeling system, equipped with Bizerba CleanCut® technology, meets the stringent requirements of this quality-driven, environmentally conscious company.
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n recent years, Montpak International, a family-owned business from Laval, Quebec, has established itself as a flexible and modern meat processor, recognized well beyond the national borders. The company's ability to develop high-quality, diverse, ready-to-cook veal and lamb products has attracted a growing clientele. Montpak now serves global markets, including lucrative ones like Dubai and Japan. Furthermore, Montpak has ventured into e-commerce, launching an online shop for direct consumer sales, positioning itself as one of the few Canadian meat processors in the digital marketplace. To swiftly manage and reliably deliver large volumes, the Laval facility had to automate several processes, especially in packaging.
company
Montpak International
Montpak International is a leading processor of veal and lamb meat in North America. This family-owned business prioritizes traceability and quality assurance from slaughterhouse to processing and refinement. Montpak is renowned for its wide array of veal products, including schnitzels, chops, roasts, shanks, meatballs, and ground meat.
  • Established in 1959
  • Employs 150 staff members
  • Slaughtering and meat processing are conducted in Laval, Quebec (Canada)
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By maintaining the highest quality standards, our products have a globally recognized reputation. We are proud to offer food retailers, food service companies and processors a complete range of high-quality dairy and grain-fed veal and lamb products.”
Ballo Kounadi
Technical Product Manager at Montpak
challenge

Packaging with purpose

Montpak's standards for packaging extend beyond just quality and production efficiency. The company emphasizes visually appealing design to ensure its products not only differentiate from competitors but also achieve significant brand recognition. Labels are designed to be large enough to convey weight and expiration details alongside product information and brand messaging, enhancing customer engagement. 

Commitment to environmental sustainability 

Montpak positions itself as a forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong dedication to environmental protection and sustainability. It is actively engaged in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions, and promoting systematic recycling efforts. Consequently, when selecting automatic weighing and labeling systems, Montpak prioritizes both economic efficiency and environmental impact considerations. 

Montpak International's environmental footprint is in line with best environmental practices. We manufacture our products in a way that best protects the environment and preserves it for future generations.”
Ballo Kounadi
solution

Custom labels with reduced waste

After considering offers from multiple manufacturers, Montpak opted for the GLM-Ievo fully automatic weighing and labeling system equipped with Bizerba's CleanCut® applicator. Kounadi highlights, "The Bizerba solution emerged as the best fit for us. It renders our packaging process highly efficient, by applying the full-wrap labels filled with the product details we desire." 

Adhesive-free labeling 

The decision was further solidified by the linerless label technology. These labels do without backing paper, allowing Montpak to significantly cut down on waste and boost productivity. The label rolls, offering up to 90% more labels and usable to the very core, need less frequent replacements. This efficiency extends to maintenance as well; thanks to Bizerba's coating technology, the need for adhesive at the interfaces of CleanCut® linerless labels is eliminated, which keeps the blades clean, reduces the need for cleaning cycles, and lowers downtime. 

Kounadi commends the installation process: "Bizerba's highly professional technicians executed the installation expertly, enabling us to get the machine up and running just three days after it arrived." He also praises the thorough training provided to their staff on both the system and the BRAIN2 software, ensuring a smooth start. 

advantages

Taking meat packaging to a new level

Montpak has revolutionized its packaging process with the GLM-Ievo fully automatic labeling system, featuring the CleanCut® applicator. This all-in-one solution—comprising hardware, software, labels, along with comprehensive service and support—has significantly boosted productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. The need for infrequent roll changes and cleaning, combined with quick adjustments for different products and packaging types, optimizes staff resources. Moreover, the use of high-yield Linerless label rolls reduce material use, waste, and storage needs. 

Standout shelf presence 

Beyond efficiency, the GLM-Ievo CleanCut® system fulfills Montpak’s stringent requirements for meat product labeling. It ensures that, despite the abundance of information, the presentation remains appealing. Thanks to the high-quality full-wrap labels, Montpak’s branding is instantly recognizable, even when products are stacked on store shelves. 

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“We have been working with Bizerba for 15 years and have always received high-quality solutions. We are also very satisfied with this machine. Six employees who previously did the tray labeling by hand were able to take on more productive tasks.”
Alex Fontaine
President and CEO of Montpak
“Linerless labelling technology will revolutionize the entire labelling industry in the not too distant future. We are very pleased that we were able to convince Montpak with our labeling system with linerless labels.”
Derek Wagget
Sales Manager Industry at Bizerba Canada
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