The 3 Types of Packaging That Matter to Suppliers
As a supplier, you could drown in suggestions for different types of packaging because there are so many. As a manufacturer, you want to focus on what you are good at – producing and shipping items. So why does deciding which kind of packaging to use seem so complicated? Packaging is ostensibly of lesser importance; […]
5 Pros of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
Today, there is a broad selection of packaging options. How can a purchasing director decide which material is best for the product? The purchase department grapples with the cost and quality of packaging and delivery risks, and distributors struggle with supplier performance. While the cost of packaging materials is an important factor, choosing inferior-quality packaging […]
The Top 10 Reasons to Use Flexible Packaging for Your Products
83% of suppliers enjoy using flexible packaging of some type. Packaging is a prominent aspect of materials procurement and distribution for almost every product. So, it is understandable that a Director of Material Procurement or a company owner wants to be clear about the benefits of flexible packaging in deciding whether it is the correct packaging for […]
24 Product Data Sheet Terms: The Complete Shrink Film Glossary
How to Understand a Product Data Sheet About Flxtite® Shrink Films Folene Packaging understands consumer needs for various types of film packaging. We ensure that our products meet users’ desired specifications and the highest quality standards. The result is high-quality shrink-packaging products that match user requirements. We describe each product’s specifications clearly in the product […]
Lean Operations for Packaging Efficiency: 10 KPIs
Inefficient operations waste resources, including delaying product delivery and increasing operating costs. Suppliers and distributors struggle with inefficient distribution management, among other supply-chain inefficiencies, which negatively affect the movement of goods from supplier, distributor, or manufacturer to the point of sale. However, in the packaging field, lean packaging contributes to efficiency and can significantly impact […]
Crosslinks in Polymers: 4 Advantages for More Economical Packaging
Manufacturers and distributors invest more than money when choosing packaging for their products. It’s an investment of time and energy and an expression of trust too. The purchasing department hopes the packaging materials will hold and protect the product until the end user discards the packaging. Cross linking is a feature that significantly improves packaging […]
What is Decarbonization? Can We Decarbonize Packaging by 2050?
Environmentalists and government agencies are anxious about how much CO2 we put into the atmosphere. Second only to China, North America emits 18% of global emissions. Energy production, manufacture, and packaging play a large part in this. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions damage natural habitats, among other negatives. It is time to ask, “What is decarbonization?” […]
Extended Producer Responsibility – An Excuse For Price Increases Or A Real Obligation?
Extended Producer Responsibility – Are New Regulations An Excuse For Price Increases Or A Real Obligation? From the 1980s onwards, business boomed differently. Products became easier and cheaper to produce in mass. As the decades passed, we segued into online marketing, and making deals across the global village became par for the course. We produced […]
The Complete Guide to Polyolefins: 6 Properties that Make POF a Top Choice
With the fascinating number of new plastic materials created through the application of science and physics, the types of plastic we can use encompass a wide range. Confusion exists as to how materials are sourced. With increasing awareness of sustainability topics, we attempt to balance how we use new (virgin) plastic materials with old (recycled) […]
