What is Flexible Packaging?

When it comes to packaging your products, whether for transport or resale, the choices seem endless. Understanding rigid and flexible packaging is a great starting point for making informed decisions. Rigid packaging, as the name suggests, is a solid form that holds its shape. Think hard cardboard boxes, plastic containers, metal canisters, glass jars, or […]

Tips For Shipping Heavy Boxes

Shipping a heavy box for personal or commercial reasons can be expensive, stressful, and possibly fruitless if the item arrives damaged or lost in transit. This article offers suggestions for shipping a heavy box without damage. The listed tips require additional effort but can make a difference, especially if heavy boxes are repeatedly packaged and […]

Large L Bar Sealers

Large L bar sealers can wrap smaller items, but they are designed for shrink wrapping oversized products. Many of the larger sealers can drop the sealing area for taller products. Lowering the sealing area will allow seals to be made in the center of the product. The L bar sealing area can vary from manufacturer […]

Pallet Shrink Wrap – Common Misunderstandings

Pallet shrink wrap is used to secure and protect loads for shipment and storage. Pallet shrink wrap is commonly used to unitize boxes of goods, but it can be used with many load sizes, shapes, and products. Many misconceptions should be clarified about the material, beginning with the name. Below are a few misunderstandings about […]

Cookie and Baked Goods Packaging: Preserve Flavor and Freshness

Baked goods from a large commercial bakery or a small boutique bakery often face the same challenges—preserving flavor and freshness until consumers can enjoy the product. Surprisingly, there are several obstacles to overcome, and many can be directly related to the ingredients in the baked goods. This article will discuss common risks of deterioration, what […]

Stretch Wrap Machine Film CarriageS

Stretch wrappers come in a multitude of styles and sizes. This article discusses turntable stretch wrappers, but many of the same concepts and essential parts can be found in other machine styles. Specifically, we will look at film carriages with pre-stretched capabilities vs. without. First, what is a stretch wrap machine with pre-stretch capabilities? Pallet […]

Multi Packaging Solutions

Packaging multiple products for sale via e-commerce or retail sales can take some planning and sourcing to be sure the chosen option will protect products, travel efficiently, and display items aesthetically to consumers. This post will discuss various options when searching for multi-packaging solutions. Multi-packaging can range from small individual candies contained together to large […]

Packaging Ideas for Food

Packaging ideas for food should begin with the type of consumable product being packaged, the desired shelf life, and an idea of the end look. In this post, we will look at different food packaging ideas, standard packaging methods, and how each packaging idea can benefit certain products. We will list multiple foods below with […]