Signode to demonstrate smart automation and warehouse tech at MODEX 2026
Automation and robotics will take centre stage as Signode unveils its latest integrated solutions at MODEX 2026.
The global packaging and automation specialist is set to showcase a range of connected technologies at the Atlanta event, taking place from 13–16 April, highlighting how systems can work together to improve efficiency across modern supply chains.
At booth B8311, Signode will demonstrate how its automation, packaging and material handling technologies can be combined into cohesive systems aimed at boosting reliability and operational performance across sectors including food and drink, consumer goods, e-commerce and manufacturing.
Rick Hantke, senior director of marketing and product management at Signode, said MODEX provides “an important opportunity” to show how the company’s solutions integrate across “end-of-line operations, warehouses, and the complete distribution cycle”.
He added that the focus is on helping customers “connect automation, packaging, and material handling technologies into cohesive systems that drive efficiency, reliability, and long-term operational performance”.
The company will present a unified view of its portfolio, demonstrating how automation, robotics and load containment technologies can be used together to optimise material flow and end-of-line processes.
One of the key demonstrations will feature the Octopus® Prestige™ automatic stretch wrapping machine paired with an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklift. The system is designed to reduce manual handling, improve safety and ensure consistent load containment.
A collaborative robotic palletising system will also be on display, linked with Signode’s LDX-RC case opener and LDX-RTB semi-automatic case sealer. The setup is intended to provide a flexible packaging solution capable of increasing throughput while adapting to varying production demands.
Visitors will also be introduced to the StorFast® automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), which is designed to maximise warehouse capacity, improve inventory control and streamline product movement. The system offers scalable automation, real-time visibility and integration with wider packaging operations.
Alongside its automation offering, Signode will showcase its SGP general-purpose strapping solutions, as well as a range of manual and battery-powered tools to support more traditional packaging processes.
The company said its wider portfolio spans strapping, case packaging, robotics, stretch wrapping and protective packaging, supported by aftermarket services aimed at maintaining long-term system performance.