Irvine, CA - January 8, 2026 - Wolf-Packing Machine Company has launched a free online return-on-investment (ROI) calculator intended to help manufacturers estimate the financial implications of packaging automation before making equipment purchases. The calculator provides an initial payback and savings estimate based on user-supplied production and labor inputs.
The release comes as manufacturers continue to evaluate automation amid ongoing constraints on labor availability, wage increases, and capacity. Wolf-Packing said the new tool is designed to provide a consistent, early-stage framework for comparing a current packaging process to a prospective automated solution, including scenarios where output improvements are still being assessed.
The web-based calculator prompts users to enter basic operational inputs for a current packaging line, including daily output (units), unit value, and labor details such as the number of employees, pay per hour, and hours per day. It then requests details about a potential equipment purchase, including purchase price and an optional estimate of new daily output. Based on those entries, the tool calculates the estimated annual labor cost using an assumption of 250 working days per year and generates an ROI summary. Outputs displayed in the results include an estimated payback period (in months), net investment, annual savings, a projected five-year ROI percentage, and a breakdown of savings categories.
The ROI calculator is available immediately and can be accessed at; https://wolf-packing.com/roi-calculator/.
As part of its calculation method, the tool also applies a stated labor-efficiency assumption that an automated setup may reduce staffing requirements to two employees for the modeled scenario, and then displays the implied differences in annual labor cost and annual labor savings. Wolf-Packing noted that these assumptions are presented within the calculator interface so users can understand what is driving the estimate.
“Automation decisions are often made with incomplete numbers, especially when teams are balancing labor constraints with production targets,” a Wolf-Packing spokesperson said. “The ROI calculator is intended to give manufacturers a starting point, based on their own inputs, so they can evaluate payback timelines and identify which variables matter most before moving further into equipment selection.”
The calculator also includes an option for users to request a follow-up after receiving the initial estimate. The site notes that a “Wolf-Pack Solution Specialist” can provide a more detailed breakdown, including a review of projected savings, equipment recommendations, and financing considerations. It states that most inquiries receive a response within 24 hours.
Wolf-Packing Machine Company supplies packaging machinery and related systems for manufacturers across multiple applications. The company’s equipment categories listed on its website include weighers and fillers, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) systems, pre-made pouch bagging machines, horizontal flow wrapping systems, container and jar packaging systems, and inspection systems, as well as custom machine solutions.
In addition to equipment supply, Wolf-Packing provides support services that span the project lifecycle, including consultation, testing, installation, and training. “From design through testing, installation, and beyond, our focus is on keeping equipment aligned with the application and operating as intended,” a Wolf-Packing service representative said.
Wolf-Packing Machine Company is a veteran-owned packaging machine company, founded by a U.S. military veteran who applied engineering expertise to the packaging industry. Headquartered in Irvine, California, it states that its mission is to make automation accessible through custom packaging solutions and financing options.
For additional information, to explore the new ROI calculator, or to request a quote, please visit wolf-packing.com or contact Wolf-Packing Machine Company directly at their Irvine, CA headquarters.
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