Now more than ever, packaging matters. For any given product, consumers are faced with dozens of choices that are all extremely similar to one another (remember the last time you tried to pick out a tube of toothpaste?) As a result, it’s packaging that ends up doing most of the selling—and a clever, eye-catching design […]
10 Shipping Must-Haves for your Etsy, eBay, or Shopify Business
Ready to finally launch that passion project? Ready to use the magic of the interwebs to convert tiny homemade soaps cold, hard cash? You’re gonna need some stuff. Here are the top must-have shipping items for your eBay, Etsy, or Shopify business. Cardboard boxes Obviously, you’re going to need something to hold your products, and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Inkjet Printing Technology
Inkjet printing technology is a popular choice for printing documents, photos, and other materials. This type of printing uses tiny droplets of ink to create high-quality images and text on a variety of media. In this article, we will explore the basics of inkjet printing, including how it works, the different types of inkjet printers […]
5 Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill
Have your teeth have been chattering a bit more than usual this winter? If so, you may be wondering how to heat your home more efficiently. Fortunately, there are many energy saving tips you can follow to warm your home that won’t break the bank. Here are just a few. Find out if your home […]
Top 7 Examples of Eco Packaging
As Seattle became the first city in the US to ban plastic straws this summer, the concern over single use plastics and non-biodegradable packaging is growing fast. Social media feeds are inundated with scenes of marine animals struggling through debris, and islands made up of trash are swirling in the oceans. It’s pretty hard to […]
Try These Easy DIY Halloween Projects!
The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisper and Halloween is right around the corner! We don’t know about you but at SSI Packaging Group we can’t help but get excited for this spooky and sweet holiday. To get in the spirit check out these 7 fun things you can do with packaging […]
5 Incredible Art Pieces Made From Packaging Materials
Packaging supplies are designed for practical uses, but sometimes inspiration can strike in the most unexpected ways! We’ve gathered some fresh ideas from people who have used packaging create art. Whether you are inspired by these creations or simply surprised, check out these 5 cool things that artists have done with everyday packaging materials. 1. […]
Date Codes on Food
While visiting family during the holidays I found myself helping someone bake a homemade apple pie. Everything was going great until she asked me to look in the cabinet for the spices. After fumbling through all of the half-empty spice containers I found the one she needed, but something caught my attention, the date code […]
Continuous Inkjet Coders
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 […]
pakTru Traceabilty System
Richmond, Virginia – pakTru, a division of SSI Packaging Group, a Richmond based packaging supplies company has announced that it will be demonstrating its fully compliant and proven GS1/PTI compliant Farm Management System at Pack Expo in Las Vegas September 23rd and 25th and at the PMA Fresh Summit Convention in New Orleans in October […]