The Flexible Packaging Blog
Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.
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.
Equipment | Packaging Materials | Plant Performance | Investment
By:
David Roberge
September 1st, 2022
Have you considered upgrading from hand-wrapping your pallets to using a semi-automatic stretch wrapper? If you have, chances are, now is the time to upgrade. There are various reasons why upgrading to a semi-automatic stretch wrapper is a good idea. From cost savings to reducing labor, the are various benefits to switching to a wrapper from hand wrapping your pallets. But is buying a semi-automatic stretch wrapper the right decision for your business? What are the other benefits of upgrading? And where can you buy a semi-automatic stretch wrapper? Don't worry; with the information in this article, you can decide if upgrading to a semi-automatic stretch wrapper is the right choice for your business.
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.
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.
By:
Vincent Hua
August 18th, 2022
Are you having trouble getting highly customized plastic or foam packaging for your products? If that is the case, don't feel like it is only you who are struggling here. Many companies with highly complex or odd-shaped products that require custom rigid packaging often struggle to find the proper solution to these problems. But, there is a way to get the exact plastic and foam packaging you need for your products. With modern CNC machinery, you can create the plastic and foam packaging containers you need. With the precision of CNC machining, you can craft plastic and foam packaging that perfectly contains your products. This ensures that your products are properly contained and are being shipped in the plastic and foam packaging required to get your products to your customers safely. But, how exactly is CNC machinery used to create plastic and foam packaging containers and related packaging materials? This article will introduce you to using CNC machinery to create the customized packaging your more complex products require.
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.