The Flexible Packaging Blog

Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.

Nathan Dube

As the Digital Marketing Specialist at Industrial Packaging, I am honored to create content for such a phenomenal company and work with one of the greatest teams in the Packaging Industry. Whether creating a video, writing blog posts or generating other pieces of content and multimedia, I am always excited to help educate and inspire our prospects and clients to reach their highest potential in regards to their packaging processes and needs.

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Equipment | Investment

By: Nathan Dube
September 6th, 2022

Did you know that if you buy packaging machinery before the end of the year, you could get a huge tax break on that purchase? If not, you do now. But, if you want to get that tax break, you are going to want to purchase your equipment as soon as possible. While you may think that is very bold of us and a bit salesy, that is not the case. You will want to purchase packaging machinery today to get this significant tax break on your purchase because lead times for many types of packaging machinery are eight weeks or more in many cases. Waiting a month or two to make a purchase may put you in the sorry position of missing out on these significant tax incentives. And, if that were to happen, chances are, you do not want to be the person responsible for missing out on such an ample opportunity for your company. But what are these incentives exactly? How do they work? Do you qualify for these tax write-offs? And what are the exact benefits that we are talking about here? This article will answer all your questions about these fantastic tax breaks so you can complete your packaging machinery purchase before they are no longer available.

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Packaging Materials | Environment

By: Nathan Dube
August 30th, 2022

Suppose you are looking for a way for your business to go green. In that case, Steelflex bio biodegradable stretch film may be a perfect fit for your business. Today, countless companies are on a mission to become more sustainable. From fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop businesses, sustainability is on the minds of everyone. And one way that companies can become greener is by switching from traditional plastic stretch film to Steelflex Bio biodegradable stretch film. Steelflex Bio is an excellent way to start producing less of an impact on our planet. But is Steelflex Bio suitable for wrapping pallets of your products? Is Steelflex Bio as strong as a traditional stretch film? Is it as clear? Is it the right choice for your business and its sustainability goals? This article will answer all of these questions and more. After reading this piece, you will know if Steelflex Bio is the right sustainable stretch film option for your product palletizing and securing needs.

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Packaging Materials | Environment

By: Nathan Dube
August 23rd, 2022

Curious about PCR and PIR packaging materials? In a world where sustainability is becoming ever more prevalent, that is no surprise. If you are like most companies, you are looking for sustainable packaging solutions to some extent or another. Maybe you are looking for recyclable packaging materials. Then again, you might be looking for information about biodegradable packaging. Perhaps you are looking for ways to recycle plastics that your local recycling center can't recycle. Regardless of what brought you here today, you are interested in learning more about PCR (post-consumer recycled) and PIR (post-industrial recycled) packaging materials. You have probably seen the terms PCR and PIR popping up in newsletters, emails, websites, or social accounts from some of the manufacturers and distributors that you use. But, you are new to these items, and you don't fully grasp what they are or what they mean. You would like to understand these terms better as they may help you source more sustainable packaging materials. Today, we will explain what PCR and PIR packaging materials are and the benefits of using these packaging supplies.

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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance

By: Nathan Dube
August 16th, 2022

If you expect to find yourself with a decent amount of end or year capital by the end of 2022, now is the time to start thinking about buying packaging machinery. You may protest in the face of significant inflation and the ever-rising prices of, well, everything, which would be understandable. But, if your packaging machinery is nearing the end of life, waiting until the new year to make a purchase could lead to catastrophic consequences. With packaging machinery lead times sometimes exceeding thirteen months, you run the risk of not only being unable to acquire the packaging machinery you need to run your business but paying a lot more for it when you do. We understand that packaging machinery is a significant investment, and you may be weary of the current state of the economy. But, taking that end-of-year capital and investing in the packaging machinery you need for next year may very well save you a ton of unwanted headaches later. This article will explain why you should consider using your end-of-year capital to upgrade your packaging equipment.

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Plant Performance

By: Nathan Dube
August 2nd, 2022

Are you feeling the pinch of the national pallet shortage? You are not alone. Due to the ongoing repercussions of the months of downtime due to the COVID pandemic, companies continue to struggle with acquiring various goods. From semiconductors to various types of food, companies everywhere have problems sourcing the items they need to run their business. And when it comes to the pallet industry, the same tune is being sung. Countless businesses struggle to find the pallets they need to secure, transport and store proper product inventories. But, what is the cause of this? How can companies like yours manage the shortage, and what workarounds can be obtained to help combat the lack of pallets available today? This article will explain the national pallet shortage, what is causing it, and ways you may be able to navigate these problems and source the pallets you need.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
July 26th, 2022

Have you considered single-serve packaging when trying to formulate new avenues for revenue? If not, it is something that you may want to think about. Today, many consumers are looking to buy single servings of food or beverage products. This is due in part to the response to COVID. As people wanted to prevent the spread of germs, many consumers began buying single-serve packages so individuals would get their own food or beverage without having to touch other people's items. However, that is not the only driving factor behind consumers' push to buy single-serve products. Regardless of the reasons that led to this push, offering single-serve products in single-serve packaging is a new way to get your products into previously unavailable places. By offering single servings of your products, you have the opportunity to get your products onto shelves they have yet to be featured on. When offering single servings of your products, you can engage consumers differently than you currently are. This opens up new opportunities to sell the same product in new ways or launch a new product. But, is single serve packaging and product sales right for your business? What do you need to know before you start offering single serve products? In this article, we will explore the current boom in single-serve packaging and provide information that will help you decide if single-serve packaging is suitable for your business.