The Rise of Stick Packs: Why Automation Is the Key to Winning the Market

Stick packs are quietly taking over snack shelves—from instant coffee and protein bars to energy grains and liquid extracts. Loved for their convenience, hygiene, and sleek design, stick packs match perfectly with today’s fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle.

                                   

                                             

But behind the boom, many food manufacturers still rely on manual packaging methods—causing inefficiencies, quality risks, and rising labor costs.

At the recent Asia Food & Beverage Show in Thailand, Hengli Packaging showcased its complete stick pack automation solutions, attracting strong interest from Southeast Asian brands. Follow-up visits in Indonesia further confirmed the growing demand for high-speed, precise packaging systems.

                                                              

                                                              

 

                                                                                        

In one standout case, Hengli helped a global dairy beverage brand overcome complex challenges—three types of stick packs (including extra-wide and combined formats), precise counting, and automated cartoning. The result? A streamlined, fully automated line that earned rave reviews.

Why Hengli?

• Fully automated folding and cartoning

• Simple, intuitive touch panel operation

• Smart production control for high speed and accuracy

• Vision inspection system with <0.1% error rate

• Photoelectric sensors + vibration tracks for ultra-precise counting

             

Whether you're packing into bags, boxes, or cans, Hengli delivers reliable, flexible stick pack automation that grows with your business.