Whether you’re a B2B or B2C company your company’s reputation keeps them coming back. When it comes to that reputation the easiest leave behind is within the branding itself. How do you know if branded packaging is right for you? It’s a common phrase of manufacturers, retailers and resellers: “If you have a competitor in the marketplace, it’s right for you.” But, you want packaging that makes sense (and cents). Here are our easiest packaging upgrades to take advantage of this year when working with your marketing and operations departments:…
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THIS or THAT: Our Top Packaging Alternatives During Supply Chain Shortages and Beyond
The last couple of years the supply chain dilemma every industry has faced has had us thinking creatively and reminding our Sales Reps of that initial customer call where the drawing board is a little empty and ready for development. Our industry experience and longevity in the field has leant itself well as we navigate the future and recommend alternative packaging solutions. Fluctuations in pricing continues and lead times across industries shift at any given time, but these alternatives can help you think more creatively and broadly about your packaging…
Read MoreBlown vs Cast Stretch Film
Stretch film comes in varying gauges, lengths, chemical make-ups, colors and can be used in numerous applications. Not all stretch film works on all loads and for all applications. One interesting variable and starting point for stretch films is deciding between blown or cast manufacturing processes. But first, if you are unsure of the differences between shrink and stretch start with this blog post. Blown stretch film is created by blowing heated resin out vertically into a bubble. The bubble is then transformed into rolls while it is cooled by…
Read MoreEquipment Highlight: Orion Sentry LP Stretch Wrapper
Orion Packaging has a deep line of stretch wrappers. With the (still pending) 2020 PackExpo in Chicago coming up quickly it had us thinking about some of our finds in 2018. Orion debuted their newest Sentry iteration during the expo and it remains one of the best entry-level wrappers on the market for its low price, reliability, and onboard pre-stretch capabilities. Check out some of the key features for the LP and HP versions: 200% powered prestretch film carriage: Helps you save on film costs and give you a superior…
Read More5 Things to Consider When Buying Stretch Film
Understanding the difference between stretch film and shrink film is just the beginning to understanding stretch film’s capabilities in your production line. Here are some points to discuss with your sales representative when determining the best film for your budget and application. 1. Determine the Load Size Type A Loads: Uniform in shape. The load size closely matches the pallet size. These are obviously the easiest loads to wrap. Few film puncture points exist. This type of load is often seen at manufacturing locations where the same product is prepared for…
Read More4 Differences Between Stretch Film and Shrink Film
One of the biggest “verbiage” misuses we see in the industry has to be shrink film vs stretch film and everything in between like plastic wrap, cling wrap, or the like. If you get these terms confused also you are not alone. Let’s unpack it! It’s true that both shrink and stretch films are designed to unitize products onto pallets and both are generally made from polyethylene resins. Another truth, shrink films are produced on blown film lines and stretch films can be produced on either blown or cast film lines.…
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