Sustainable Packaging: Why we Care
Successful companies care about their customer’s concerns. According to McKinsey and Company most U.S. consumers are highly concerned about the environmental impact of packaging. They’re willing to pay more for green, and indications are that consumers would buy additional sustainable packaged products if more of them were available, and they were better labeled. Many of […]
Price, Cost, or Value – Which Matters Most?
In a perfect world, you have the best, most unique product on the market at the highest selling price possible, and your cost to produce it is low enough to leave you with a very healthy profit margin. Unfortunately, that probably doesn’t describe your reality. In the real world, you have competitors constantly barking at […]
The Rising Demand and Prices for Corrugated: Where Will it End – and When??
The triple-play of corrugated packaging supply backlogs, increased demand, and the surge in corrugated prices has stunned many businesses and industries. Companies that set 2021 packaging budgets have seen an adverse impact on both their overall supply chain and their bottom line. How has this come about, and what can we do about it? Supply […]
The Best Method to Use When Printing on Corrugated Boxes
Everyone loves choices. And you’ve got multiple options when it comes to selecting the best method to use when printing on your corrugated boxes. Budget, time constraints, and quality desired are all going to influence your decision. Whether the boxes will be used for primary retail packaging or shipping will also influence the type of […]
Shrink Bundling: Packaging for Efficient Distribution & Effective Manufacturing
When it comes to packaging, every organization is looking for efficiency and effectiveness. Shrink bundling provides you with both. Every day, you’ll see consumers carrying out bottled water and other packaged goods from the grocery store that have been through the shrink bundling process. Let’s take a closer look. What is Shrink Bundling?Shrink bundling, or […]
5 Benefits of Flexible Packaging and Flexible Films
The use of flexible packaging and flexible films continues to grow as more and more consumer goods manufacturers discover its valuable benefits. Just the word “flexible” is a reason to consider this option. Besides flexibility, there are more benefits you can glean from flexible packaging film. From versatility and customization to consumer appeal and cost […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cornerboard
One of the most essential tools you can use to keep your products safe when palletizing them is cornerboard. It’s a versatile packaging material that is sometimes referred to as “angleboard” or “edge protectors.” Regardless of what you call it, cornerboard will help you better protect your products during shipping. Why Use Cornerboard? When used in tandem with palletized loads, […]
Corrugated Price Increases Coming, Six Ways to Keep Your Costs Low
As a result of global paper & resin shortages, recent events affecting the Texas manufacturing market, freight increases, and ongoing COVID-related events in the country, we’ve seen unpreceded price increases over the last 60 days. Prices globally continue to increase, with many manufacturers enforcing force majeure, whereby even written contracts have been canceled and allocations […]
Mike Herron Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing
March 15, 2021 Bloomingdale, IL – Chicago-based Korpack announced today that Mike Herron has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mike joined Korpack in the summer of 2020, and according to Vice President & General Manager Jonathan Burns, “Mike has done an outstanding job since joining us, and all of us at […]
Plastics & The Circular Economy
When plastic waste in the ocean grows exponentially, the term “circular economy” must become incorporated into companies packaging usage. Packaging is one of the lead components of an overall product often disposed of, so there is plenty of room to begin implementing greener packaging that can continue to be reused and recycled. The best definition […]