We are receiving more inquiries for replacing heat treated and fumigated pallets with corrugated pallets due to the international agreement attempting to stop the migration of harmful insects between countries. We have been told the paperwork using a corrugated pallet is reduced and, of course, it weighs less and is easier to handle. In many cases our corrugated pallets are less expensive.
Packaging Bubble and Foam Pricing
Effective with orders placed on April 30th and later all roll plastic packaging, bubble and foam, will be invoiced 7% higher due to the poly resin suppliers keeping their prices artificially high.
Posted in Uncategorized
Freight Shipments Rise 1/2%
Per the DOT freight shipments rose 1/2 per cent in February over January. February freight shipments are 3.6% higher than last year.
Source: Material Handling Management, April 13, 2012
Posted in Industry News
Protective Packaging Demand
The Freedonia Gooupr, Inc. predicts internet shopping will push “protective packaging demand” to $5.9 billion by 2016.
March 2012 Packaging World
Posted in Industry News
Poly Prices – Again
Polyethylene and polypropylene resin, both used for a variety of plastic materials, including poly bags, have increased in price again even though demand has dropped. Are they telling us something?
Plastic News, April 2, 2012
Posted in Polyethylene, Prices
Corrugated Liner Board
Projections are for liner board costs to be stable for 2012.
Posted in Corrugated Boxes, Prices
Poly Prices On the Move
Plastic News, March 5, 2012
Polyethylene (poly bags) and Polystyrene resins are again increasing but are not the result of market forces but of resin supplier price discipline. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is one of the few resins which have increased in demand.
Posted in Polyethylene, Prices
Polyethylene Resin
Polyethylene resin is increasing again. To the best of our knowledge, most PE resin in this country is made from natural gas which is at a very low point in it’s history. So why is PE resin on the rise? We will attempt to find out and will keep you informed.
Posted in Polyethylene, Prices
Corrugated Replaces Wood
So far this month we have replaced wood reels with corrugated reels and wood pallets with corrugated pallets for two of our clients. If you are shipping internationally, using corrugated pallets will help you save time, weight and handling issues. The same is true using corrugated reels in place of wood reels.
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Bottle Caps and Lids
Article by Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Greener Package, February 14, 2012.
Synopsis: Two associations, The Closure and Container Manufacturers Association and the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers are attempting to increase the rate of plastic cap recycling.
For many years we were told locally not to recycle caps. What are you advised where you reside?
Posted in Polyethylene, Prices
