What to Consider When Packaging Products

Product packaging is a multi-channeled system consisting of multiple parts. Below is a list of functions and processes included in product packaging. 1. Transport 2. Distribution 3. Storage 4. Retail Sales 5. Use Packaging is an industry and process that can not survive without a product. The first consideration when contemplating packaging should be how […]

Protect Books From Shipping & Storage Damage

Preserving Books for Shipping and Storage For shipping or storing valuable or important books, preservation and damage protection are important. Many book owners and companies selling books of value feel it is important to preserve books from exterior elements. These elements can vary depending on the situation. We are going to look at some ideas […]

How Shrink Wrap Can Save Your Business Money

In the past, we have highlighted several uses and benefits of the shrink wrap products we offer. One thing we have not broken down is the way shrink wrap can help save your business money. We get calls from companies all the time who are looking for shrink wrap to help reduce their packaging costs. […]

Paperboard Grades

Our last post focused on a variety of paper types and brief descriptions of what each type of paper offers. This post will be focused on different paperboard grades. Paperboard is a type of paper but generally thicker than printer paper and is commonly used in a variety of packaging applications. We will be focusing […]

Different Paper Types

We are going to write a few posts highlighting the variety of paper types, grades, and some common terms when dealing with paper. Paper is a matted or felted sheet, usually composed of plant fiber. Over the years, paper has been made from a variety of materials including hemp, cotton, sugar cane, and straw. Today […]