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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Fighting Packaging Damage Like a Pro
Damages in packaging can sometimes feel never-ending. It usually costs companies twice as much as they realize because for every touch point of the return it takes away time processing and churning out new orders. Here we break down some of the areas you can familiarize yourself with to better prepare your team to tackle those damage areas: Shipping Boxes One of the most important places to start looking for damage is with the shipping box. It is the easiest thing for a buyer to shop around for but not…
Read MoreTHIS 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 MoreUnderstanding Packaging Boxes and Corrugated Cartons
Understanding cartons can make or break your product – literally – by the time it gets to your customer’s door. For instance, recycled corrugate is not created equally, and there are several ways to determine what kind of box you need besides the actual carton type. Depending on the application companies can save money when it comes to changing the way their box is configured or even manufactured (for custom cartons). Check out our top 4 points when looking into corrugated boxes. Strength The strength of a corrugated box starts…
Read MoreNew Partnership: LEIBINGER Continuous Inkjet Systems
We are excited to announce our new partnership with LEIBINGER Coding and Marking Systems. LEIBINGER helps fill the gap in our marking and coding equipment with their state of the art CIJ printer and printhead. If you know anything about CIJ you may have rolled your eyes at the “state-of-the-art” bit in that last sentence. But, we’ve got to tell you, they are seriously changing the game when it comes to their patented printhead. LEIBINGER is within its third generation of family management and manufacturers all of its equipment from…
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 MoreBubble It!
Okay, we may not be starting the bubble wrap jacket craze (yet), but we are still crazy about bubble wrap. Bubble wrap has been getting a bad rep lately from companies talking big about environmentally-conscious packaging. But, we are here to tell you bubble wrap is here to stay for good reason. Made-on-demand options, curbside recyclable features, historical success in packaging valuable products – air filled packaging is a tried and true method of getting your products safely to your customer the first time. Plus, it is easily reusable! Made…
Read MoreNow Partnering with H. B. Fuller for Adhesives
We are excited to announce our new partnership with one of the top adhesives companies in the world, H.B. Fuller. We still represent other adhesive manufacturers including Gluefast, 3M, and Technical Adhesives. Two of H.B. Fuller’s pillars of success are customer-focused innovation and collaborative problem solving. We at Colony always keep the customer as our main focus and aim to deliver solutions to problems, not just products. Because of their expertise in the adhesives market and customer-focused sensibility we are confident our partnership will add another avenue of success for…
Read MoreManufacturer Highlight: Ranpak Paper Cushioning Systems
Deciding on the best void fill solution for your application can sometimes feel like a shot in the dark. But, knowing how each solution works to protect your product can be a big benefit to the decision making process. There are positives for paper, bubble, foam, and air pillows, but today’s post is all about paper void fill in the form of Ranpak cushioning. Ranpak has been around for 46 years and is the leading manufacturer and innovator of kraft paper cushioning and void fill. Their machines have been perfected…
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