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 13th, 2021
So, you are looking for a way to make your retail products stand out from your competitors. And, you have recently discovered that one of the best ways to do this is to use a point of purchase display. But, you are not sure which type of point of purchase display is right for your products. You are not even sure if you know about all the different kinds of point-of-purchase displays currently available. You want a better understanding of the different types of POP displays currently available, and you are hoping to find the right one for your product marketing needs. Well, you have come to the right place! With over 65 years in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging has helped countless businesses find the proper POP display for their retail display requirements. After reading this article, you will have all the information required to choose the best POP display for your in-store product marketing.
By:
Nathan Dube
September 9th, 2021
After comparing different flexible packaging films, you have decided that you want to use biaxially oriented polypropylene overwrap film to package your products. You went to purchase this film, and you learned that BOPP film is sold by the pound. The only problem is, you are not sure how to determine the number of pounds required for your packaging project. You have been trying to find the proper formula for deducing your required film volume, but you have not seen this information. Until now. Industrial Packaging has spent many decades working with flexible packaging films such as BOPP. During that time, we have developed a system to help people calculate their required volume of film. This article will explain how to calculate your required volume of biaxially oriented polypropylene overwrap film. When you are finished with this article, you will have everything you need to complete your purchase of BOPP Film.
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By:
Nathan Dube
September 7th, 2021
As we enter into Q4 of 2021, pumpkin spice everything is beginning to show up in the wild. Campfire smoke rises from the earth, and people are starting to make their Christmas shopping list. It may seem crazy, but we are closer to the first day of 2022 than we are to the first day of 2021! Time flies, eh? With the new year just around the corner, now is an excellent time to focus on the significant packaging trends for 2022. As a tradition here at Industrial Packaging, we consistently publish our top packaging trends article as the following year approaches. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 packaging trends for 2022. With the information in this article, you will understand the most important items of consideration for packaging come the new year.
By:
Nathan Dube
September 2nd, 2021
Perhaps you are an established company looking for the appropriate packaging materials for your products. Then again, maybe you are new to product packaging altogether and are searching for the proper materials for your packaging line. After reviewing your options, you have concluded that you would like to use strapping material, also known as banding. But, you are not sure how much strapping you need for your current packaging requirements. You could buy a batch in bulk, but you do not want to order too much. You are trying to determine the exact amount of strapping required for your current packaging projects and how much it will cost you. However, you do not know how to calculate your required volume of strapping materials. Don't feel bad. This is a common problem for many companies. During Industrial Packaging's multi-decade tenure in the packaging industry, we have learned everything about strapping material. And, we know how to calculate the amount of strapping needed for any size packaging project. This article will explain how to determine how much strapping you need for your product packaging. With the information here, you will know how to buy the right amount of strapping material for your packaging requirements. You will also be able to calculate the cost for your required volume of strapping.
By:
Nathan Dube
August 31st, 2021
After shopping around for the best type of flexible packaging film, you have decided that biaxially oriented polypropylene film is the best material for packaging your products. You have been looking around for pricing information for this particular type of packaging film, but you have not found the information you are looking for. You want to understand how much BOPP film costs and what factors influence the pricing for this material. After more than six decades in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging has sold hundreds of thousands of flexible packaging films to customers all over the USA. During that time, we have consulted many clients on the cost of biaxially oriented polypropylene film. And, we can do the same for you. With the information in this article, you will know how much BOPP film costs and what factors contribute to the cost of this type of flexible packaging film.
By:
Nathan Dube
August 26th, 2021
Are you looking to get your products to market as quickly as possible? Do you want to get your products into a retail setting faster than your competitors? If I had to guess why you are reading this post, I would assume it is due to one of two reasons. One, you currently have decent speed to market. But, you want to increase that speed to meet the demands of your consumers while one-upping your competitors. Or, two, you currently don't have the speed to market that you want. You are looking for ways to increase your speed to market without sacrificing your product and packaging quality. While there may be several reasons for your presence here today, chances are, you want to achieve the fastest speed to market possible while ensuring the highest level of quality for your product packaging and supply chain. With over 65 years in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging understands the true importance of fast speed to market. And, we have helped many companies just like yours improve their speed to market capabilities. This article will give you the top five ways to ensure fast speed to market. After reading this article, you will have the tactics required to get your products to market in the time frame that you want them to arrive.