Typically when it becomes time to ship an item you are faced with a variety of considerations. You need to think about the size of your item, the distance it will go, how much it weighs and how it is shaped. These factors can help you determine what kind of container to ship your item […]
Polystyrene Banned in NYC and Growing
EPS, expanded polystyrene packaging, will soon be banned in New York City. NYC is one of many on a growing list of major U.S. cities that are changing how companies utilize alternative packaging materials. Foam containers and packaging peanuts will banned beginning July 2015 in the city. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made […]
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
SSI Packaging Group has joined with Sealed Air to celebrate National Bubble Wrap Day, 2019! That’s right, today is the day you can be free and pop all of those little bubbles 1 by 1 and not annoy your co-workers. Well, ok, maybe not. Plus, with the great products from Sealed Air, you may not […]
How to Package Glassware for Safe 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 […]
Continuous Inkjet Coders for Microbreweries
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 […]
How Bubble Wrap is Made
Bubble wrap is very practical for packaging, but hey, let’s just say what everyone is thinking… it’s just fun to pop too! As part of National Bubble Wrap Day we wanted to share this short video about how Sealed Air Corporation actually makes Bubble Wrap. It’s actually, pretty fun to watch. Of course, if you’d […]
Tape Application Methods
In our previous posts (Packing Tape BasicsandAcrylic vs. Hot Melt Tape) we explored the differences betweenacrylicand hot melt tapes. After determining whether to use hot melt tape or acrylic tape, the next decision is the best application method for the tape. The two primary tape application methods are manual or mechanical. Both have pros and […]