One of the best things about laser cutting machines is that they are amazingly versatile. Since a laser beam can’t warp or contaminate materials like a physical blade can, laser cutters can safely be used on almost anything. They can even be used on delicate human eye tissue for vision correction surgery! However, the high […]
Post-Pandemic Manufacturing: How to Meet Today’s Demand
With the U.S. now vaccinating an astonishing 2 million people people per day, the end of the pandemic is drawing closer than ever. Even once it’s over, though, there are some parts of our world that will have changed forever. More people have now become accustomed to digital buying than ever before—and manufacturers will continue […]
Craft Beer Labeling: Should I Print Labels In-House?
Most craft brewers are so busy thinking about the product that goes in the bottle, they neglect to devote time to the bottle itself. But brewers beware: Appearance is a big factor that influences purchasers’ decisions. What your label looks like, and who prints it, is worth some consideration; both factors will have a big […]
There’s a Box for That! Box Types You Never Knew Existed
Here at SSI Packaging, we’ve got boxes– 1600 sizes of them, in fact. We’ve got big boxes. Small boxes. Cargo boxes. Moving boxes. We have so many boxes of various size, shape, color, and thicknesses that we’re pretty sure many of our clients don’t even know how many options they have! In this week’s blog, […]
Understanding the 2020 Covid Vaccine Rollout
Normally, we devote our blog to information about our marking, coding, and packaging materials. But as we all know, the times we are living in are anything but “normal.” As the world waits anxiously for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, we thought we’d take a moment to address the question that’s weighing on everyone’s minds: Why […]
5 Fun Facts About Bubble Wrap for Bubble Wrap Day
Although, by January, you have doubtlessly taken down your Christmas lights and recycled your tree, the festivities aren’t over. That’s right, January 25th is National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, which Americans celebrate on the last Monday of January. We here at SSI Packaging love the bubbly stuff, even though we have to save the fun […]
The Amazing, Accidental History of Bubble Wrap
The Amazing, Accidental History of Bubble Wrap The invention of bubble wrap revolutionized the shipping process and helped launch today’s billion-dollar Ecommerce industry—but it was never intended to. As part 2 of our series celebrating National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day this month, today we present you with the strange, surprising history of an iconic product […]
Can I Mail Alcohol? And Other Holiday Shipping FAQs
With so many people celebrating the holidays at home this year, there’s no doubt that a lot of gifts will be sent through the mail. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably wondering whether it’s possible to ship a relative a nice bottle of whiskey, or send perfume to a special lady in your life. […]
5 Positive Impacts Covid had on the Packaging Industry
Without a doubt, the impacts of the COVID-19 virus have been devastating. The disease has now claimed over 1.75 million lives worldwide, 330,000 of them in the U.S. However, as we look back on this past year with respect and grief, we can also reflect on a few small positives that resulted from the […]
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Packaging
When companies are looking for ways to reduce expenses, high-quality packaging is often the first thing to go. Many business owners decide to rely on cheap boxes, tape, pallets, and interior fillers in the hopes that they’ll save on operational costs. However, cheap packaging is actually far from cost-effective. Here are four reasons why. It […]