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

By: David Roberge
July 29th, 2016

What makes this arrangement ideal for you? Many manufacturers work with several companies to meet all of their needs for production. One company to supply their packaging products, another that supplies their machinery, and another to service that machinery. In addition, there are also outsourcing companies that will provide for some or all of the packaging process. What makes working with a multi-service packaging provider, better?

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging

By: David Roberge
June 23rd, 2016

Gauge Reduction, Centerfolded Film Upcharges, and Heat-Sealing: Then & Now We have many years in the packaging industry under our belts and every now and then it's fun to reminisce about the days gone by. I've gathered up some highlights with our CEO, Matt, showing how far we have come over the past 50 years with shrink packaging. Check them out below:

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Environment | The Business of Packaging | Investment

By: Matt Hogan, CEO
June 9th, 2016

A special edition blog with personal meaning to our Industrial Packaging Family. I have had a long time goal to assure that I don’t have to get hit over the head with a 2” x 4” in order to maintain perspective.

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The Business of Packaging

By: David Roberge
May 26th, 2016

As a growing supplier and service provider in the packaging industry, we strive to be your resource for packaging knowledge and advice. However, something was brought up during a meeting recently that I wanted to hear some feedback on from our readers.

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Equipment | The Business of Packaging | Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Plant Performance

By: David Roberge
May 19th, 2016

How we grew our packaging line capacity and efficiency with a simple fix Optimizing your packaging lines can seem daunting, but our team is on point when it comes to finding opportunities for higher productivity and driving greater efficiencies with minimal negative financial impact. This holds true in our facilities, and at our customers'. Check out how we were able to double our throughput with some minor adjustments:

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The Business of Packaging | Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging

By: Ed Cote, President
April 14th, 2016

It is well known that shortening your supply chain through regionalization is a cost effective approach to getting your goods to the end user. If your company is need of warehousing, fulfillment, or contract packaging services then we at Industrial Packaging want to hear from you.