The Flexible Packaging Blog

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

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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Fulfillment | Warehousing

By: Nathan Dube
May 18th, 2021

Are you tired of managing shipping and receiving for your company? Do you wish that you did not have to deal with product returns to unhappy customers? What would you be willing to do if you never had to package another product in your life? Does the thought of inventory control and labor force management keep you up at night? If this sounds like you, then chances are, you might benefit from a third-party logistics partner. But, what exactly is third-party logistics? Industrial Packaging has spent decades working in 3PL. Third-party logistics is like a second home for us. We know 3PL like the back of our hands, and we have provided these services to many businesses just like yours. In this article, we will introduce you to third-party logistics and define this term. We will also discuss other elements associated with 3PL in the context of contract packaging. With the information in this article, you will be able to decide if using a 3PL partner is a good idea for your business.

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Working At Industrial Packaging

Knowing what your company's purpose is or why it has formed its business says a lot about a company. Industrial Packaging's Company Purpose is: "Protecting People, Products, and Brands, throughout the Supply Chain." Every employee is taught what our company purpose is on their first day at work, and every employee lives up to this purpose every day. I recently connected with some of our employees and asked them what our company purpose means to them. Here is what I learned.

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By: Nathan Dube
May 6th, 2021

Are you packaging clothing? Or, maybe you are packaging a magazine? Wait, wait! I got it. You are packaging a packet of documents to send through the mail! Well, I know at least some of you are surprised that I guessed correctly. For those of you whom I failed to guess your packaging, consider reading on. Regardless of what you are looking to package, you are clearly researching polybags. And, if it is information about polybags you are looking for, you have come to the right place! Here at Industrial Packaging, polybags are part of everyday life. I suppose that should be expected after several decades in the packaging industry. But, you are not here to learn about us; you are here to find out what a polybag is. In this article, we will explain what a polybag is. We will also look into some of the most common packaging applications for polybags so that you can figure out if they are right for your packaging needs.

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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Food Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
May 4th, 2021

You have decided that contract food packaging is right for you. You are trying to figure out how to choose the right contract food packaging company. But, you are not sure which considerations are key when choosing a vendor. Industrial Packaging has been offering contract food packaging services for many years. We offer these services to everyone from small businesses up to Fortune 500 clients. While we may or may not be the right contract food packaging company for you, we can help guide you to choosing the right one. This article will take a look at the key considerations you must think about when choosing a contract food packaging vendor. With this information, you will be able to choose the right contract food packaging company for your business.

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By: Nathan Dube
April 27th, 2021

OK. You have a hot new product, and you can't wait to get it to market. You know that consumers will be super excited to get their hands on this item, and you know it will be a hot seller. You have a warehouse full of new products. And, you are ready to get these bad boys into the hands of a very willing public. But. You have a problem. You are not sure what type of packaging you should use for your products. Maybe you are an established company that has been down this road before. But, this product has special requirements your other items did not. Then again, perhaps you are a start-up. You are totally new to this and have never packaged a single product in your life. Either way, you have many burning questions in your mind about packaging. But, there is one question more important to you at the moment. That question is, which packaging supplies are right for my products? To be fair, that is an excellent question regardless of where you are at in your business history. Thankfully, you are about to get the help you are looking for. With over sixty-five years in packaging, Industrial Packaging has the information you need. This info will help you make an educated buying decision. Plus, you will be able to buy exactly the correct type of packaging for your products. In the article below, we will explore the different types of packaging supplies. And, we will help you to answer some questions. The answers to those questions will quantify which packaging supply is proper for you. With this information, you will be able to package your products like a rockstar.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
April 22nd, 2021

Let me guess, your products are oblong, elongated, or simply "long," right? And you’ve probably struggled to find the right type of packaging film for your products. How did I know that? Are you reading this blog post? Then it would seem you have been looking for a packaging material that is good for these types of items. Perhaps you had been considering using shrink film for your products. But, after doing some research, you started seeing terms like "shrink film tubing," "poly tubing," or "heat seal tubing." Don't be afraid! We are not tracking your every move on the internet. We happen to know that the types of products you are looking to package are most often packaged with shrink film tubing. And, chances are, that is why you are here. While there are some similarities between shrink film and shrink film tubing, they are not the same. Based on you landing on this article, you’re probably thinking you need shrink film tubing. Shrink film tubing may be clear or colored plastic. Some shrink film tubing is available with perforations. Perforated shrink film tubing makes it easier to remove. Over the years, Industrial Packaging has sold countless rolls of shrink film tubing. During that time, we have identified the proper applications for this packaging material. In this article, we will explore shrink film tubing. We will also discuss the common applications and uses for this material. With this info, you will be able to identify if shrink film tubing is right for your products.