From our “don’t blame me, I’m only the messenger” department, it appears there is another substantial corrugated price increase headed our way. We are not in favor of an increase at a time of apparent economic recovery, but the indicators are strong enough that we...
LOHAS is a terrific organization and an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. Last year, I was fortunate to serve on a panel discussion on packaging at the...
In Spanish “poder” means “to be able” and is often times used to communicate “can do.” Poder is also the name of the leading Hispanic focused business and lifestyle magazine with a circulation of over two million. In the context of this recognition, poder can be...
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure and privilege of working at the “Experts Booth” at the International Housewares Show where I fielded questions from visitors and exhibitors regarding ecofriendly packaging options. Even though I am sorry to report that overall the interest in sustainable...
We are pleased to work with a number of different tee shirt and clothing apparel companies shipping everything from sports apparel to infant clothing. As a result we have developed one of the most extensive products lines for the soft good industry. Many Low Cost, Green...
Most people prefer to ship their products in custom printed, branded packaging, but are convinced they can’t afford it or their volume is too low to justify the initial set up costs. On an almost daily basis, we prove to those same people that neither...
We have quickly become one of the leading suppliers of custom printed die cut mailers in the country by reducing our minimums, simplifying the process and making custom branded boxes possible and affordable for just about anyone. However, what happens when a stock mailer size or...
They are called set-up boxes, rigid boxes and by some, rolled edge or turned edge boxes and are used to package products like fine candy, board games, boxes of greeting cards, or jewelry. What they all have in common is that they are usually attractive...
Many environmentally and economically driven consumers turn toward the long-term value and longer life potential of natural products such as marble, slate, and even glass. Most of these products will last “forever” assuming you can get them to their destination in one piece. The challenge...
We are very fortunate to work with a wide range of interesting companies to help them identify and implement eco-friendly, money saving packaging solutions. One of the most recent examples is Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding or “COPS”, a division of Midwest Fiber. COPS provides their clients...