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Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Hand Held Shrink Systems : Our shrink wrap machines come to us from multiple reputable manufacturers. There are multiple types and sizes to choose from. Currently onl...

Our shrink wrap machines come to us from multiple reputable manufacturers. There are multiple types and sizes to choose from. Currently online we only list our smaller machines for low to medium output operations. We offer a large selection of fully automatic machines for high output operations. Feel free to call us and inquire about any of our high output shrink wrap machines. I-Bar Sealers- A great option for anyone using shrink bags or shrink tubing. I-Bar sealers offer one sealing bar to seal and cut the shrink film in one motion. Our I-Bar shrink wrap systems come with everything needed to begin shrink wrapping your products. Our portable I-Bar sealers offer a detachable sealing bar to quickly and efficiently seal products. Instead of moving the products to the sealing bar, users can move the sealing bar to the products. All portable I-Bar sealers come with a 8' chord to allow easy and efficient adjustment of the sealing bar. L-Bar Sealers- Great for any type of shrink

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Coreless Pallet Stretch Film : Coreless stretch film technology is an innovation in environmental source reduction that is very well suited for an eco conscious consumer ...

Coreless stretch film technology is an innovation in environmental source reduction that is very well suited for an eco conscious consumer and organizations with sustainability strategies. HYRBiD80 Plus CL is a light weight coreless hi-performance stretch film that has been pre stretched to optimize pallet coverage with maximum stability. HYBRiD80 Plus CL is a coreless hi-performance premium stretch film that is available in a range of sizes and colors. Better For the Environment: Eliminates paperboard core, film is 100% recyclable, reduced energy consumption in transportation & storage costs. Reduce Storage & Disposal Costs: No cardboard core means no associated storage or disposal costs. Improved Ergonomics: Reusable plastic dispenser (supplied) is easily switched from one roll to the next, ending the hand burn associated with traditional cardboard cores. Improves wrapping control. Coreless means roll weight is reduced by up to 15%, improving the user experienc

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: AEP Price Increase 2014 : Just a reminder we have an increase to become effective on orders placed 2-24-14 at 6%.  Please check your inventories  and advise if we n...

Just a reminder we have an increase to become effective on orders placed 2-24-14 at 6%.  Please check your inventories  and advise if we need to get orders entered to beat the increase date.

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Amtopp Price Increase Feb 2014. : Dear Amtopp Distributor This note is just to remind you that this is the last week to take orders at the current price level. We are sch...

Dear Amtopp Distributor This note is just to remind you that this is the last week to take orders at the current price level. We are scheduled to go up 6% on Monday the 24th. Please contact us if you have any situations you’d like to discuss and also note that we need orders in by the end of the day on Friday the 21st. A copy of the letter for this increase (originally sent on 1-30) is attached.

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: STA Tape Price Increase 2014 : Dear Valued Customer: Many of the key components used to manufacture our Water-Activated Tapes, MOPP Strapping and Filament Tapes contin...

Dear Valued Customer: Many of the key components used to manufacture our Water-Activated Tapes, MOPP Strapping and Filament Tapes continue to escalate and have increased to the point that we can no longer absorb them. As a result, STA is announcing a price adjustment on the following items effective on March 15, 2014. Product Type Item Increase % Filament Tape 6701 3% MOPP Strapping Tape 1222 4% Water Activated Tapes 2565, 2570, 2575, 2580 & 2585 5% Orders received by 5pm (PST) on Friday March 14, 2015, for immediate delivery, will be invoiced at current pricing. STA reserves the right to limit orders to your normal 30-day average purchase and all current deviations are subject to additional increases. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service department. We thank you for your business and continued support. Shigeo Fushimi Vice President of Sales

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Stretch Film Price Increase. : Market Update & Summary Feb 12th, 2014 Just an update that the stretch film price increase is coming up fast. The last day to enter ...

Market Update & Summary Feb 12th, 2014 Just an update that the stretch film price increase is coming up fast. The last day to enter orders prior to the increase is February 21st and the 6% increase takes effect February 24. Order entry has been brisk and I expect lead times to increase. Please enter your orders early to avoid increased lead times. I have attached Industry wide increase letters for your review. If you have any opportunities please don't hesitate to contact me for additional assistance. Copies of letters: AEP, Amtopp, Paragon, Sigma, Malpack, Intertape http://quickpakinc.com/pricing_news.html

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: ITW Sells it's Packaging Operations : Private equity firm buys ITW industrial packaging business By: Jim Johnson February 6, 2014 Illinois Tool Works Inc. is selling off ...

Private equity firm buys ITW industrial packaging business By: Jim Johnson February 6, 2014 Illinois Tool Works Inc. is selling off its global industrial packaging business, which represents a significant chunk of its annual sales, in a deal with a well-known private equity firm. The move is part of a larger plan to narrow the company’s portfolio. The Carlyle Group is paying in a $3.2 billion for the packaging assets that include strap, stretch and protective consumables, tools and equipment used to bundle, ship and protect goods. Those packaging products are made from plastic, steel and paper. Brands within the packaging segment include Signode, Strapex, Orgapack, Angleboard and Mima. Carlyle expects the transaction, subject to regulatory approval, to close by the middle of this year. “IPG (Industrial Packaging Group) is a highly diversified business with strong management, attractive market positions and excellent free cash flow,” said Brian Bernasek, Carlyle managi

The below information came from The Plastics Exchange and is a good look at what the spot and contract markets are doing. It appears that $.02 cpp is already through and the balance has a good chance of passing through as well. CMAI is already reporting the full increase is a done deal. We are moving lead times out by 1 week on all pre-stretch items and the order rate for all products has been high. Lead times are currently at 4 weeks or less for all products except pre-stretch which is at 4 weeks for standard and 5 weeks for made-to-order. Please look over your inventory needs and make plans with your customers to place orders by the end of next week if possible. Thanks for your continued business and call me if you have any questions. We have closed our books on January – it was a very good month, thank you for the steady flow of orders. Sometimes contract and spot prices move together, but this was not the case in January. Polyethylene contracts were flat, but spot prices