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Announcing the PACjacket Automated Packaging Machine 18-20 Packages per Minute!

We are excited to offer you the next generation of our highly successful PACjacket Systems line, the PACjacket automated packaging machine. A revolutionary design that uses only one web of film, is faster than our previous versions, has a smaller footprint, and still… no expensive cold seal. The PACjacket can run standard 7/64” bubble film, 1/2”

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 We ordered a “truck load” of product and when we received it the truck was not filled to capacity.

Many times the truck will weight out before it will cube out. This is the case in particular with flat poly mailers due to the density and weight of the product.

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Are the dimensions of PAC’s product stated in outside or inside?

We generally will supply quotes for inside dimensions thus giving the actual interior space for product. You will find this spelled out clearly in our formal quotations.

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why wicket style bags versus individual converted bags in cartons?

By having the bags positioned on Wickets, it allows the packers to load shipments approximately 20% faster reducing labor costs and increasing load rates.  

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why would PAC quote artwork as 5 colors or more when you have the ability to print (CMYK 4-color Process)?

Process art allows you to mix colors to achieve each desired color.  However some corporate logos require a spot color to match exactly. This helps insure brand consistency.

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why is the print area limited with Digital Print?

The print head is only 4.5” wide and print needs to have a 1” void area away from each pouch seal to allow for minimal migration (movement). #Digitalprint

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Sustainability

Drop the Box

With the increased presence of online shopping in today’s marketplace, there are a number of factors that play a role in companies determining their sell prices. In order to gain a competitive edge, many e-tailers are looking beyond the cost of their products being sold. The recent trend has been a focus on their packaging

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why do truck load pallet positions vary between sizes of mailers?

On average, we can load 24 pallets per truck, however some mailer cartons have more overhang on pallet edges and leads to 22 pallets per truck.  Some have no overhang at all and allows us to load 26 pallets positions per truck.

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E-Commerce

Tradeshows

This past week many members of our team attended the PACK Expo in Las Vegas. This is a showcase for vendors to offer packaging solutions that involve equipment, services, and products. There were 1000 exhibitors and probably close to 100,000 attendees. Shows like this have been going on for more than 40 years. Prior to the internet being

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E-Commerce

Make Sure You’re Ready for the Busy Season

Kids going back to school A slight chill in the morning when you wake up The leaves on the trees just barely starting to change colors The sun setting earlier College football about to start… All signs of summer coming to an end.  These are also signs for e-tailers that the busy season is just

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