Is PET Plastic Eco-Friendly?
PET is the most widely used thermoplastic polymer. PET plastic is durable, lightweight, and transparent, making it ideal for use in food containers, beverage bottles, furnishings, clothing, retail packaging, and various other applications. With many businesses looking to increase their sustainability efforts, many manufacturers are prioritizing the use of eco-friendly materials. In this blog, we […]
Smart Packaging Design for recycling plastic
Most consumers care about the environment. It is now our job to help the consumer achieve their goals of recycling packaging through sustainable design and messaging.Recycling presents exciting challenges for designers to innovate and constantly challenge the boundaries between functional, aesthetic and environmentally conscious design. Packaging design with recycling in mind needs to meet the […]
Global Supply Chain in Crisis Again… More Reasons to Buy Domestic
As COVID lockdowns in China persist, the world is in for yet another summer of supply chain chaos. We expect further disruptions to the global supply chain and longer port wait times with additional container congestion. Between supply chain shortages and Russia’s war in Ukraine affecting fuel prices, the world economy is facing the perfect […]
Printex Transparent Packaging is Awarded a Second Food Safety Certification
Printex Transparent Packaging (PTP), the largest clear folding box manufacturer in North America, has earned the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) Manufacture of Food Packaging certification, recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The SQF certification builds on PTP’s existing food safety credential — GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certification. Printex Transparent Packaging is committed to rigorous continuous […]
Outstanding Christmas Holiday Packaging
Boost Your Sales During the Christmas Holiday. It’s Time to Start Planning Your Custom Christmas Packaging. Innovative Custom Christmas Packaging with a “Wow Factor” is a wonderful way to boost your sales. It’s about that time of the year to begin preparing for your Christmas retail season. Here are some tips on holiday packaging ideas, […]
Printex Transparent Packaging is the first manufacturer to make clear boxes with 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) PET that is manufactured domestically
Printex Transparent Packaging (PTP) has a New clear 100% PCR PET that looks virtually identical to virgin PET and it is made from 100% domestically sourced recycled PET plastic. Up until now, North American PET sheet and film producers have only offered up to 25% and 50% post-consumer recycled content (PCR) plastic for box grade […]
What You Need to Know About Food & Beverage Packaging
Food and beverage packaging serves a variety of purposes. In addition to protecting your products during shipping and handling, it serves as a direct interface between your brand and the customer. If designed and constructed properly, the investment can help your business succeed by creating a satisfying product experience for your customers. The Role of Food […]
10 Benefits Of Buying Domestically Manufactured PET Boxes vs. China Sourcing
1. Managing long-distance often means a complex supply chainImporting problems include delays in shipping containers, delays at the port, and unanticipated duties. If a problem does arise, replacing your long-awaited packaging can be a daunting affair potentially causing lost or delayed sales of your product.2. Shorter Lead TimeIt’s difficult to get shipping containers currently. Lead […]
Clear PET Solutions for Pharma Packaging
First impressions are very important, and packaging is the first aspect of a product that attracts customers. Today, companies are investing significant amounts of time and money on packaging their products as it has a major impact on sales. Eye-tracking research conducted by Clemson University showed that products with clear packaging achieved 678 percent more […]
World renowned McMaster University Hospital teams up with Printex Transparent Packaging to design a more protective plastic face shield
BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 4, 2021 /CNW/ – The Diagnostic imaging team at McMaster University Hospital was concerned about the ultrasound technologists’ lack of protection whilst sitting to the side of patients. Regular Face Shields exposed the sides of their face and neck as the patients were lying down and looking up at them. They wanted a better Face Shield with […]