By Dan Flynn (reprinted from Food Safety News) Those of us who practice daily journalism usually make like cowboys and keep our eyes on the horizon for what’s coming next. But sometimes, one of us has to double back to check on something behind us that was left with too many questions. That’s where we […]
20yrs with SSI and Going Strong
In the first quarter of 2015 SSI Packaging Group is proud to celebrate the dedication of 2 of it’s employees. John Koopman is been a part of our service department since 1995. During his 20 years of service with SSI John has valiantly shifted with the on-going changes in technology to provide the best possible […]
Inkjet System Trade-in Offer
For a limited time, SSI Packaging Group is offering discounts up to 15% when you trade in your OLD inkjet marking system for a new .core inc.jet high definition (high resolution) industrial inkjet marking system.* With a bulk ink handling system included as an essential part of an integrated head, .core units are the most […]
SSI Welcomes Our New Packaging Product Specialist
SSI Packaging Group is excited to welcome CJ Stevens to our team! CJ is our newest Packaging Product Specialist serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas with strengths in his proven customer service history and his passion for finding the best solutions for customers, CJ will add incredible value to not only SSI, but to the […]
Case Study – Microbrewery Marking
The microbrewing industry has enjoyed steady growth in North America. The traditional brown bottle is the container of choice to best preserve the flavor of these specialty brews. Black and red inks are sometimes used but contrast on the dark brown bottles is poor. White pigmented inks can provide better contrast but a more cost […]
Videojet Unicorn® II large character printer
The Videojet Unicorn® II large character inkjet printer from Videojet Technologies Inc. is a complete, all-inclusive printing system for reliable and cost-effective single or dual line coding on secondary packaging, such as corrugated boxes and cases. FAlsoPre-loaded, selectable languages and printable characters increase flexibility and improve operator efficiencies by making it easy for operators to […]
Reduce Shipping Costs for Startups
Small business owners are all too familiar with the challenges that come with reducing shipping costs and maximizing efficiency. Here are a few ideas that can help you to tackle this common challenge. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with carriers Sometimes it’s easy to feel like a little fish in a big tank, especially when […]
Trends Driving The Shipping Industry
As the world becomes more globalized and new technologies become mainstream, it’s certain that the shipping industry will see big transformations in the coming years. Changes in the global shipping industry have been triggered by geopolitical shifts, and new initiatives to reduce turnaround time and increase the speed of shipments are being implemented wide scale. […]
Barcode Label Printing Methods
Barcode label printing is an important part of many businesses, as it allows for efficient tracking and identification of products and materials. There are several different barcode label printing methods available, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the different barcode label printing methods and help you […]
Packaging Glassware for Shipment
If you’ve ever had to make a big move you know how stressful planning, packing and shipping your things can be. Making sure that your items arrive to their destination in one piece can be difficult when there are so many unknown variables involved in the process. When shipping glassware, factors like clumsy movers or […]