Let’s face it, many companies turned their backs on “Going Green” years ago. It wasn’t cost efficient and why fix something if it isn’t broken. But thanks to advances in technology this is no longer the case; in fact you can be losing out on a substantial annual cost savings. Simply put - ...

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July 22, 2020 02:33 PM - Comment(s)

There are various types of packaging materials available today that are designed to protect products within a box during shipment, as well as just filling empty space in the box to keep products from shifting around during transit. Paper, air pillows, expandable foam and shredded corrugated are just...

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July 22, 2020 02:28 PM - Comment(s)

Do you find it time consuming and challenging to tape boxes of various sizes and shapes by hand?  Is damage in transit an issue? 

Taping larger, heavier boxes by hand and using enough tape to secure the flaps can be demanding. There are various taping methods such as the “H” design, but thi...

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July 22, 2020 01:57 PM - Comment(s)

“Why I would want to spend money on planned maintenance if my packaging machines are working and trouble free?” This is a question that many warehouse and operations managers have when presented with a planned maintenance program. Often it is determined that there are other expenses within the ...

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July 22, 2020 01:55 PM - Comment(s)

There are hundreds of packaging companies out there, so you may be wondering which one will be the right fit for your operational needs.  The first question to consider when choosing a packaging provider is how important is it for you to get your product to the customer on-time and without dama...

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July 22, 2020 01:53 PM - Comment(s)

Growing up locally here in Chicago, and having WGN as a core local TV station, many ads were for local businesses, especially car dealerships.  There was one ad tagline that you simply couldn’t forget. It was from Celozzi-Ettelson, whereby at the end of every commercial the two owners would say...

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June 22, 2020 09:03 AM - Comment(s)