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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Packaging Materials

By: Nathan Dube
November 8th, 2022

Pallet wrap is one of the most common packaging materials in the world. Suppose you have a business that packages physical products, and you transport these items by truck. In that case, chances are you are using pallet wrap. From small businesses up to Fortune 100 companies, you can find pallet wrap in various warehouses, from massive distribution centers to smaller 10,000 square foot buildings. But what exactly is pallet wrap? How does it work? And, is pallet wrap the correct packaging material for securing, containing, and safely transporting your products? In this article, we will define what pallet wrap is, explain some typical applications for this dynamic packaging film and provide other insights about this packaging material. After reading this article, you can decide if pallet wrap is the appropriate packaging material to secure, contain and transport your palleted products.

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support

By: David Roberge
November 3rd, 2022

One of the most frustrating elements of product packaging is repackaging. When a slew of your products has defective or wrongly applied packaging materials, this often results in hundreds of packages needing to be repackaged. And while many packaging suppliers like repackaging as it results in new material sales, we here at Industrial Packaging would prefer that you don't have to repackage your products. We want to see you save money, not lose it! Repackaging products will cost your company extra time, money, and labor. As such, many companies prefer to avoid repackaging, and we cannot blame them for that. However, many companies do not even consider repackaging a big deal. Often, repackaging a collection of products only costs a few hundred dollars. But, a few hundred dollars here, another hundred dollars there, and suddenly the total cost of repackaging your products increases quickly. Over the course of a year, continually repackaging products can result in thousands of dollars lost. Gone unchecked, repackaging can be a very costly aspect of your business. So, you must understand the true cost of repackaging and do everything in your power to ensure that you do not have to repackage your products often. Doing so will save your company many person-hours, money, and time. This article will explore the actual costs associated with repackaging and help you to understand why you need to be aware of these items.

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Fulfillment

By: Nathan Dube
November 1st, 2022

Do you know whether or not your company is a preferred shipper and receiver? If you do not know the answer to this question, you will want to find out what it is. If your company is not a preferred shipper and receiver, you will want to find out why. You will want to see an improvement in your shipping and receiving protocols. You are probably wondering why you want your company to be a preferred shipper and receiver. There are several reasons why you will want to be a company that is known for being a great shipper and receiver. But, the main reason you want to ensure that your company meets these criteria is because you want the truckers, who are, in many ways, the lifeblood of your business, to be happy. If the truckers who bring products to you and take them away do not feel like you care about them, eventually, they will not want to interact with your business. At a time when the country is facing an 80,000 trucker deficit due to protests, labor shortages, and related issues, you do not want to leave a bad taste in their mouths, as finding replacements could be quite tricky. This article will explain what a preferred shipper and receiver is and why you want your company to be one.

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By: Nathan Dube
October 27th, 2022

So, you have purchased a vertical bagger (or will be doing so soon) for your packaging line. You are excited to be moving forward with this project. Packaging your products with a vertical bagger is the correct application for your product, and you are ready to start bagging items ASAP. But you don't know how to feed a vertical bagger. You want to know how to feed one of these devices. And you want to understand how to do this before the bagging machinery is delivered, installed, and set up on your packaging line. But, where can you find out how to feed a vertical bagger? The answer, of course, is here at Industrial Packaging. In this article, we will explain how to feed a vertical bagger. After reading this article, you will know how to complete this process.

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By: Rachel Pruette
October 25th, 2022

If you are planning a move to a new home, chances are you are looking to save time, money, and elbow grease where possible. And you can save a little bit of all those things with these common packaging materials that you may already have in your house! Moving to a new home can be very stressful. It can also be expensive, especially if you hire professional movers. If you choose to move everything yourself, you may be able to save a decent chunk of change. However, when moving everything on your own, you will need containers and materials to properly pack and secure your items for transportation. This can also be costly if you plan to buy all new boxes and other packing materials to help you move into your new home. But, with a little investigation around your house, you may be surprised to find that you already have many of the containers and packaging materials you need for your move! It just takes some snooping around in places like your garage, attic, shed, or other home storage areas. When you explore these areas of your home, you may be pleasantly surprised to find you have much of what you need on hand. And if you have a few months before your move, the items in this article are things that you can easily stockpile. Plus, these items are things you will likely be acquiring anyway without having to make additional investments. So, if you want to save some time, money, and frustration, read on! This article will explore a few different types of packaging materials that you can use to make your next move much easier and more affordable. And the best part is, you probably have some of these items right now!

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Packaging Materials | The Business of Packaging

By: David Roberge
October 20th, 2022

When running shrink packaging on your packaging line, it can be very easy not to notice minor problems that are costing you money. However, there are various metrics of your shrink packaging that, if adjusted, can result in significant cost savings. And while it is easy to miss these minor details, failure to analyze each of these metrics of your shrink packaging could cost you a lot of money in the long run. At first glance, the cost may not seem like much, but day after day, these minor metrics can add up to a large sum of money. Now, it is easy to miss or even ignore these items. But what if you heard a noise every time your current shrink packaging metrics cost you a few cents? Would you take notice and make the appropriate changes to your shrink packaging, then? In this article, we will provide you with a metaphorical situation that will help you understand why these seemingly minor metrics are essential and how you can adjust them to save your company some serious coin!