Web dispensers for rotary baggage wrappers are a key innovation area in packaging. Rotary wrapper web dispensers are movable and manually/automatically operated rotary turntable devices that dispense elongated coated web to wrap luggage and other related items for security/safety purposes.

According to GlobalData, there are 10+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established packaging companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of web dispensers for rotary baggage wrappers.

‘Application diversity’ measures the number of different applications identified for each relevant patent and broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators. 

‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of different countries each relevant patent is registered in and reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’. 

Lantech.com is one of the leading patent filers in the rotary wrappers web dispensers segment. Lantech’s high-end automatic stretch wrappers can handle low to ultra-high volumes. Some other key patent filers in the area include Aetna Group, Leonard Green & Partners, Crown Holdings, and Kellogg. 

In terms of application diversity, Entrotech leads the pack, while Leonard Green & Partners and Greydon stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Atlantic held the top position, followed by Kellogg and Bema. 

Web dispensers for rotary baggage wrappers will potentially become an important aspect in the packaging industry. With consumers looking for greater product safety and hygiene, this packaging format will gain popularity. 

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