How Speedpack Helps E-commerce Businesses Do More with Fewer People
Senior Business developer Vincent Meuser
With more than 25 years of experience in the packaging industry, Vincent Meuser knows the sector inside and out. After holding positions with other major players in automated packaging, he deliberately chose to join Audion Packaging Machines:
“Audion was always a smaller player in the e-commerce market, but one we kept a close eye on because of its strong product offering. In recent years, the brand has grown significantly, particularly within the e-commerce sector. What also appealed to me was that Audion is a family-owned company. You notice that decisions can be made more quickly, there is room for entrepreneurship, and close collaboration exists between colleagues and management alike. Combined with the brand’s growth, I saw an opportunity to further strengthen the Speedpack range in the market and directly translate my packaging industry experience into tangible growth for Audion.”
In his role as Senior Business Developer, Meuser is fully focused on the Speedpack product line, particularly within the rapidly growing e-commerce market
About the Speedpack-range for E-Fulfillment.
The Speedpack series from Audion has been developed to help companies across a wide range of industries package orders in mailing bags efficiently and reliably. The concept combines speed, flexibility, and ease of use within a single family of machines.
Speedpack machines can automatically package orders in custom-made bags, with the bag length adjusted to each individual order. This not only delivers a more professional end result but also reduces packaging material consumption and saves valuable time. Thanks to its modular design and broad range of applications, the Speedpack is suitable for both smaller e-commerce businesses and fast-growing organizations processing thousands of orders every day.
What sets the range apart is the integration of features that directly address market demands. For example, printers and labeling systems are built into the machines, allowing shipping labels to be automatically applied to each bag. The machines are designed with ergonomics and intuitive operation in mind, enabling operators to get up to speed quickly and ensuring smooth, efficient workflows.
USP's of the Speedpack-range
The Speedpack offers extensive functionality and stands out in several key areas:
- Custom-sized bags: the main USP, unique in the market and beneficial for both efficiency and sustainability, as it can reduce packaging material consumption by up to 30%.
- Made in Germany: manufactured just across the border in Kleve, representing true German engineering and machine-building quality.
- Service: support is provided by Audion’s own highly trained specialists who know the machines inside out.
- Engineering flexibility: modifications are possible even for small quantities. Examples include the automatic insertion of return labels or other customer-specific requirements. Tailored adaptations can be implemented from a single machine onward, without significantly increasing delivery times.
“It’s simply a great packaging machine with a few smart advantages. What truly sets us apart is that we listen carefully to the market and adapt our solutions accordingly. That allows us to perfectly meet the specific needs of the e-commerce sector, where flexibility and speed are crucial.”
The Business Case (ROI) of Automation
“The conversations I have with customers about the Speedpack naturally revolve around the numbers,” Meuser explains. “How many orders do you process per day? How many employees do you currently have in your packing department? And what growth do you expect? Together, we calculate what the Speedpack can deliver. On average, in an e-commerce environment, a Speedpack achieves three times the output of manual packaging. That means you can process more orders with fewer people.”
He provides an example:
“Let’s say five packers together handle 500 orders per hour. One Speedpack with a single operator can process 300 orders per hour. If you have two operators each working on their own Speedpack, you can achieve the same output with fewer people while still maintaining capacity to handle peak periods. This immediately demonstrates lower labor costs, greater reliability, and a clear, measurable payback period for the machine.”
The business case extends beyond labor savings alone:
- More professional packaging: consistent fill levels and label placement on every bag create a cleaner, more professional appearance while reducing errors and operational issues.
- Material savings: because bags are produced to the exact size required, up to 30% less film is needed.
- Greater flexibility: the ability to create different bag formats enables a wider variety of products to be packaged, increasing overall machine utilization.
“We often make the benefits tangible by providing a test setup,” says Meuser. “This allows customers to experience firsthand the gains in speed, ease of use, and material savings. The difference becomes immediately visible: operators see how simple the machine is to use, while managers quickly recognize the potential cost savings. I regularly stand next to customers with a stopwatch to measure just how much faster orders can be packed. That’s when the benefits become truly tangible, and they see that virtually any operator can start working with the machine right away. In that way, the business case is supported not only by numbers, but also by real-world experience and proven results.”
Sustainability and Material Selection
Sustainability is an important topic of discussion, although it is often secondary to return on investment (ROI). Plastic mailing bags, particularly those made from recycled materials, remain popular due to their low cost. Paper mailing bags are still more expensive and are likely to become a more attractive option only when legislation or market developments make them economically viable. Audion is prepared for both scenarios. The Speedpack Dual can process both plastic and paper mailing bags.
“If plastic is used, it should be used as efficiently as possible,” Meuser explains. “By producing custom-sized bags for each individual order, we can reduce material consumption by up to 30%. That not only minimizes waste but also lowers costs and reduces the environmental footprint. It’s a clear example of how efficiency and sustainability can go hand in hand.”
Does the Speedpack Fit Your Operation?
“Ultimately, it all comes down to labor and cost savings,” Meuser concludes. “That’s why companies choose our Speedpack. Sustainability, more professional-looking packaging, and customization are valuable additional benefits, but the core advantage is simple: packaging more with fewer people.”
Would you like to learn more about the Speedpack range from Audion Packaging Machines, or do you have a specific question about how it could be integrated into your fulfillment operation? Get in touch with Vincent Meuser to discuss the possibilities.
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