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 […]
$500 Trade-In for Marking and Coding Systems
So you’ve been needing to replace the inkjet coder in your production line, but you’re just not sure how to get it approved? Maybe your labeler is on the brink and you’re tired of it slowing production while someone fishes out the old sticky labels. Old machines don’t last forever, they need to be replaced. […]
Reducing Packaging Costs for E-Commerce Sellers
Products are flying off of their digital shelves in your online store, which is a good thing! Fulfilling these orders needs to be quick because the delivery time and the condition your product arrives in is a huge factor in determining the reviews you’ll get from your buyers. A fast and efficient packaging process can […]
Welcome Kevin Thomas to SSI Packaging Group
Kevin Thomas – Marking and Coding New Product Specialist SSI Packaging is proud to announce Kevin Thomas as our our newest team member.Kevin is our New Product Specialist for marking and coding solutions in Virginia and Maryland. As a graduate of North Carolina State University Kevin leveraged his business management degree at Frito Lay before […]
UPS and FedEx Dim Weight Change – Measure the Cost
Download the DIM Weight PDF Info Sheet The new DIM (Dimensional Weight) Rule will cost you money. FedEx and UPS package shippers have announced what is likely to be the single largest rate increase on record. The DIM Weight change will take effect December 29, 2014 for UPS and January 1, 2015 for FedEx. Both […]
Trade Up Offer for Videojet 9550
save up to $2,000 per labeler – Now is the time to trade in your print and apply label equipment Upgrade to new technology with the Videojet 9550 print and apply labeler with Intelligent MotionTM. The 9550 is a print and apply labeler that targets zero unscheduled downtime and helps reduce costs and errors in […]
Safe Storage Times for Food
So how long can you store that leftover meatloaf anyway? Have you ever opened a container from your refrigerator and sniffed it to see if it was still edible? With the date codes printed on food items these days it’s easier to know how long an item can be shelved in your kitchen, but once […]
Case Study – Marking and Coding for Microbrewers
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 […]
National Bubble Wrap Day
SSI Packaging Group has joined with Sealed Air to celebrate National Bubble Wrap Day, 2015! 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 […]