If you are like the vast majority of American consumers, you’ll be heading to a store this January to return an item—or several items—that were less than satisfactory. As a packaging supply company, we were curious to know exactly how much Americans return throughout the holiday season each year. Here are some of the most […]
How to Organize Your Workspace in 5 Easy Steps
Every owner of a business, whether it be large or small, eventually faces the same problem: how to create a clean, organized, efficient workspace that stays that way! In celebration of the new year, we thought we’d create something that all our clients might appreciate: a simple how-to guide on how to organize your workspace, […]
Why Should I Buy Marking and Coding Equipment?
com In our previous article, we discussed the benefits of renting industrial printers. However, even though renting offers a lot of benefits, it’s not always the best option for every situation. Below are some advantages to consider if you want to buy marking and coding equipment in Richmond. (Potentially) save money. Though renting […]
Why Should I Rent Marking and Coding Equipment?
If you’re considering buying marking and coding equipment in Virginia, you already know that it’s a big decision. The largest industrial printers can cost in the thousands of dollars, but on the upside, being able to immediately produce what you need on-site might be worth the investment. On the other hand, renting a large piece […]
What’s the Best Label Type for my Product?
When you’re trying to decide which label type to use for your homemade craft beer, food product, or miscellaneous item, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The world of labeling is actually pretty complex, with multiple options to choose from even before one considers the design, style, size, shape, materials, and colors! To keep things simple, we’re dedicating today’s […]
Starting a CBD Company: Which Product Should I Sell?
This week, as a follow-up to our article, “How to Start Selling CBD Products,” we thought that we’d take some time to address one of the biggest stumbling blocks in starting a CBD company: choosing which type of product to sell. CBD is now available in a huge variety of forms, including oils, gummies, lotions, […]
Top 5 Manufacturing Facility Safety Tips
A productive manufacturing facility is also a safe one. When pathways are clear, equipment is properly maintained, and materials are well-organized, both your people and your products can flow freely and without incident. Below are some manufacturing facility safety tips that can make your operation more productive as well as safe. Provide all necessary PPE […]
The Best Craft Beer Labels in the Industry
When it comes to craft beer, most people are more interested in what’s inside the can than the outside. With that said, with so many beers competing for attention on store shelves, standout labels have become a critical part of any brewer’s marketing strategy. Below is a round-up of some of the most vibrant, eye-catching, […]
What are 2D Barcodes? How to Prepare for the 2D Revolution
In 1974, the very first UPC barcode was swiped across a scanner. For the next 50 years, UPCs served as the world’s primary product identifier, helping businesses track products as they were sold, shipped, and received. However, today’s consumer expectations have shifted dramatically from what they were in the ’70s. This has prompted the GS1—the […]
Essential Packaging Tools to Speed Up Your Process
Three years out from the Covid-19 pandemic, online shopping has become more popular than ever. While that’s mostly great news for small businesses, it also presents a problem—accommodating a huge influx of orders can be difficult to scale, especially if you don’t have a lot of hands on deck! Luckily, there are a variety of […]