5 Ways Automated Packaging Equipment Delivers Benefits Right Now Nov 5, 2018Now that we’re into the final stretch of 2018, you may be rapidly facing the need to make a “use it or lose it” decision regarding your allocated capital equipment budget. If you have the budget available, great! If you don’t have money... read more
Giving Back to Those Who Serve Oct 18, 2018Heritage Paper co-founder Mike Blower and his crew were proud to participate in the inaugural War Heroes on Water Tournament. The tournament was a vision of Anthony Hsieh who had often hosted groups of veterans on his fishing fleet. Inspired to do... read more
How to Ensure a Successful Custom Packaging Design Process Sep 25, 2018Customizing anything—from ordering athletic shoes online to the complexities of building your dream home—involves a well-thought-out process to ensure the right outcome. The same holds true for the custom packaging design which involves a careful... read more
Think Beyond the Box When Considering Custom Packaging Solutions Sep 18, 2018Envision it’s first thing Monday morning (yes, your favorite time of the week) and you’ve been assigned to create a new packaging design for another SKU that’s part of an existing product line. Or perhaps you’ve been tasked with reducing your... read more
Benefits of Creative Packaging May 27, 2018Creative packaging involves innovative designs and solutions that not only help products stand out above the rest, increasing the product’s growth and success, but also provides more sustainable and cost-effective solutions through the lifespan of... read more
Sustainable Packaging Trends in Wine Packaging Nov 12, 2017Wine makers must address a number of concerns when it comes to packaging, including appearance, protection and sustainability. As consumers become increasingly aware of the impact that packaging has on the environment, the need for sustainable... read more
The Importance of Tamper-Evident Packaging Oct 6, 2017Product packaging has many different purposes, from protecting products through shipping and handling processes, to effective marketing strategies that get the product off the shelves and into customers’ hands. Successful packaging must also... read more
The Life Cycle Assessment – Cradle to Grave Sustainability Sep 2, 2017“Green” initiatives have become more than just a fad in recent years, as businesses and consumers grow more aware of their true impact on the environment. With an increasing number of eco-friendly products hitting the shelves, there... read more
Benefits of Corrugated Cardboard for Packaging Aug 16, 2017Corrugated cardboard is not often associated with high-tech solutions, yet the material is actually specially engineered using advanced computer design and manufacturing systems. Corrugated material is made out of an arched paper design, known as... read more
What Is the Coca-Cola PlantBottle? Jul 17, 2017As plastic materials continue piling up in the earth’s vast landfills, more and more companies are researching innovative ways to package their products using renewable sources – thus reducing the production and disposal of virgin... read more
Can Styrofoam Packaging Cause Cancer? Jun 16, 2017The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently added styrene to a list of possible carcinogens. Styrene is a chemical found in polystyrene plastics, better known as Styrofoam materials. Among other additions to the list are formaldehyde,... read more
Understanding PVC and RPET May 26, 2017Sustainable packaging begins with increased awareness and knowledge concerning the impact of packaging on the environment, as well as how sustainable packaging affects business and the consumer. In order to understand both the financial and... read more
Substituting Petroleum with Feathers in Plastic Packaging Apr 26, 2017The use of petroleum in plastic packaging has long been a cause for concern regarding the country’s economy and the health of the environment. Not only is petroleum an expensive, nonrenewable resource, but the production and disposal of... read more
What is Litho Lamination? Mar 26, 2017The Litho Lamination Process Litho Lamination is a type of printing that uses a lithograph – a printing system that works on the premise that water and oil don’t mix. The two plates used in lithography are called positive and negative plates. The... read more
Plastic Packaging Alternatives: Materials Made From Fish Scales Feb 27, 2017The latest in weird bioplastic materials comes from the United Kingdom, where Erik de Laurens, a Royal College of Art graduate, has created cups, eyeglasses and goggles from discarded fish scales. In countries such as the Philippines, Bangladesh... read more
10 Tips for Improving Your Sustainable Packaging Jan 27, 2017Achieving sustainable solutions for packaging does not have to be difficult. Find our 10 easy tips for improving your sustainable packaging and contributing to a healthier, safer environment. Switch to corrugated. Corrugated paper products, most... read more
Sustainable Packaging Trends and Themes Dec 27, 2016Sustainable packaging has evolved from the notion, brought on by the environmental movement of the 1970s, that businesses and people ought to have a mission and purpose other than simply to make a profit. This has evolved over the years to the... read more
What Is Shrink Wrap Used For? Dec 4, 2016Shrink wrap is a very adaptable multipurpose material that has revolutionized not only the packaging industry, but has a wide array of uses for security, containment, and safety. Because of its ability to create an air-tight barrier when subjected... read more
P&G Improves Olay Packaging to Reduce Waste Nov 26, 2016Procter & Gamble, a global company known for big brands such as Tide, Charmin, Cover Girl and Gilette, has also long been recognized for its sustainable solutions that help conserve energy and reduce waste. One of its successful innovations... read more
Die Cut Boxes Oct 26, 2016What Die Cut Boxes Are Die cut boxes are highly customizable corrugated cardboard boxes designed to fit any shape, size, or need. They are known as die cut boxes because they are cut from plain sheets of corrugated material on a machine known as a... read more
