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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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment | Warehousing

By: David Roberge
May 11th, 2018

When operating any business, being mindful of costs is one of the key ways to maximize sales potential. After all, creating a competitive product is important, but making that product available to the consumer in a cost-effective way sets successful businesses apart from the competition. Production line automation allows companies to leverage ingenuity and efficiency without sacrificing craftsmanship or quality. With an automated production line, you never have to worry about employees getting sick, you can rest assured that production levels will remain high, and you can feel confident knowing that the end product will be made to a consistently high standard.

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Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment | Packaging Design | Food Packaging | Packaging Psychology

By: David Roberge
May 9th, 2018

Going green isn't a new phase that companies are going through. In fact, most companies have been making a shift towards sustainability. This shift includes sustainable packaging materials. That’s not to say that everyone has jumped on the bandwagon yet. Often, it can be easy to overlook how various departments of a company can do their part to be eco-conscious. It doesn't always have to be a drastic change in business practices. Even simple changes can make a difference. Many benefits come along with being sustainable. Going greener with packaging brings many benefits along with it. Sustainability is an essential dynamic to Industrial Packaging. During our six decades of business, we have found what sustainability in packaging truly looks like. In this article, we will take a look at the top 6 benefits of earth-friendly packaging.

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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support | Plant Performance | Investment | Food Packaging

By: David Roberge
May 4th, 2018

Upgrading your packaging line can be incredibly beneficial to your production. If you’re thinking about upgrading any part of it, your packaging machinery is a great place to improve efficiency and reduce costs in several ways. Here are the top 5 things to consider when upgrading your packaging line to ensure you’re on the path to success.

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Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment | Packaging Design | Food Packaging | Packaging Psychology | Fulfillment

By: David Roberge
April 26th, 2018

In the age of the technology boom it's important to take a look at how you bring your products to market. Do you need to consider the boom in e-commerce when it comes to your current packaging designs? Some believe it's necessary depending on your product line and target markets while others are using it as a way to catapult their business by packaging with a new set of eyes and creativity, creating a bond between the consumer and the brand. How has the digital age influenced product packaging? Here's the latest on how digital is influencing packaging aesthetics and how you can too, with research to back it up!

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Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Packaging Design | Shipping Protection | Food Packaging | Packaging Psychology

By: David Roberge
April 19th, 2018

Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing forms of packaging in the industry and it doesn’t look like that growth is stopping anytime soon. Not only is it beneficial to both manufacturers and retailers, but it also has it’s perks for consumers as well. Flexibility is the name of the game, not just in a tangible sense. The options available in the flexible material space are almost endless! Read on to learn why flexible packaging is so innovative and the great perks that come along with transitioning to using it to package your products.

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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support | Plant Performance | Investment

By: David Roberge
March 29th, 2018

There are many different factors you should take into account as you are selecting new packaging machinery for your operation. We dive into the important things you should look for and why.