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

By: David Roberge
March 22nd, 2018

While the costs associated with packaging automation may seem daunting, you may be surprised by how quickly machines can eventually pay for themselves, and then some. With the right strategies in place, an automated packaging process can have a big impact on your financials.

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support | Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Plant Performance | Packaging Design

By: David Roberge
March 8th, 2018

There are many packaging companies out there, and like any industry, these businesses are not created equally. A standout can make a substantial imprint on the success of your product and your customers’ perception of your brand.

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

By: David Roberge
March 1st, 2018

We talk a lot about the various types of product packaging; from materials to design and other ways to make your products stand out for your customers in the retail markets. But why is packaging itself important?

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support | Plant Performance | Investment | Packaging Design | Food Packaging | Packaging Psychology

By: David Roberge
January 4th, 2018

Product packaging is important! You've heard this before, and it's still true. If your product packaging isn't the best it can be, it's probably costing you more money than it could be. In honor of helping your brand shine on and off the shelf, here are 6 packaging mistakes that are costing you money and how to remedy them!

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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment

By: David Roberge
December 15th, 2017

It's true, new packaging machinery does involve some investment. It's not true, however, that you must face a major capital investment decision in order to acquire said machinery. The option to lease packaging machinery may get overlooked, and it's worth giving additional attention when you are planning for growth with your manufacturing or distribution business. Take some care to vet if leasing is an option that will provide you the best return on investment and room to grow beyond your production floor. Here are some considerations to review when you are making your plans for machinery upgrades for your packaging line.

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

By: David Roberge
December 7th, 2017

When is the last time you took time to review your packaging processes to identify areas of strength and weakness? Have you ever worked with your supplier to perform a packaging line audit? Your packaging line is one of the key components to any manufacturing production. Being aware of the causes of downtime or product damage will place you a step ahead of the game when it comes to selecting what capital investments for your operation will bring you the most bang for your buck.