B.D. BRIGGS HORIZONTAL FLOW WRAPPER / FILM PACKAGING SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-WRP-0003
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0066
Manufacturer: B.D. Briggs Packaging Solutions
Model: Not legible (Horizontal Flow Wrapper System)
Asset Type: Packaging Equipment – Horizontal Flow Wrapper
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. – Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Installed / Idle (Wrapped, Not in Operation at Time of Inspection)
Category: Packaging – Flow Wrapping / Primary Packaging
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: AKDI Packaging Operations
Secondary: Retail / Foodservice Finished Goods Packaging

Manufacturer Details
B.D. Briggs Packaging Solutions is a U.S.-based provider of automated packaging machinery specializing in flow wrapping systems and integrated packaging lines.

Their equipment is commonly used in food manufacturing for high-speed primary packaging applications.

Asset Type
Horizontal flow wrapping machine designed to package products in film using a continuous motion sealing system.

Asset Overview
This asset is a B.D. Briggs horizontal flow wrapper configured for automated product packaging using roll-fed film.

The system includes film roll mounts, forming box assembly, sealing section, and discharge conveyor.

The machine is designed to wrap individual food products in sealed film packages suitable for retail or distribution.

This unit serves as a primary packaging asset, positioned downstream of processing and cooking operations.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: B.D. Briggs Packaging Solutions

Model: Not legible

Serial Number: Not visible at time of inspection

Machine Type: Horizontal flow wrapper

Film Type: Roll-fed flexible packaging film

Configuration: Conveyor-fed, form-fill-seal wrapping system

Sealing Type: Heat seal (longitudinal and end seal)

Construction: Industrial stainless steel frame with integrated control system

Functional Description
The system feeds product horizontally into a forming box where packaging film is shaped around the product.

The machine then performs:

  • Longitudinal sealing (fin seal)

  • End sealing and cutting

  • Continuous discharge of wrapped product

This enables high-speed packaging of consistent, uniform products.

Condition & Verification Status
Asset is present at AKDI and wrapped in protective film at time of inspection.

Unit appears to be in good physical condition with no visible structural damage.

Film handling assemblies, control panel, and conveyor system are intact.

Operational status not verified at time of inspection due to idle condition.

Use Case Applications

  • Packaged prepared foods

  • Protein portions and finished items

  • Retail-ready wrapped products

  • High-volume packaging operations

Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Positioned within packaging area of facility.

Ownership designation: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

Fair Market Value (FMV): $35,000 – $75,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $25,000 – $55,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $12,000 – $30,000

Valuation supported by:

  • Recognized OEM (B.D. Briggs)

  • Flow wrapper classification (core packaging asset)

  • Complete film handling and sealing system

  • Integration potential into production line

  • Observed condition and completeness

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-WRP-0003, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a B.D. Briggs horizontal flow wrapping system located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Verification confirms the presence of film roll mounts, forming section, sealing assembly, and conveyor system consistent with a continuous flow wrapper configuration.

The asset was observed in idle condition and wrapped for protection at the time of inspection.

Manufacturer identification is confirmed via B.D. Briggs labeling; model and serial number were not legible and should be further documented if available.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0066 by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as part of the DAG Asset Registry, establishing documented existence, condition, and classification within AKDI’s packaging operations.

Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System