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Quick Packaging News: Paper and Corrugated Price Increase : Pulp & Paper announces $40 per ton increase! On Friday October 21, 2016 Pulp and Paper announced a $40 per ton increase. In ...

Pulp & Paper announces $40 per ton increase! On Friday October 21, 2016 Pulp and Paper announced a $40 per ton increase. In turn we have been notified by our suppliers of up to an 8% increase for all orders of corrugated boxes and mailers placed on or after Monday November 21, 2016 We are monitoring the situation closely with our suppliers and will communicate any new developments with our distributors as more information becomes available. More info coming soon from Quick Pak Inc – watch this space.   

Quick Packaging News: What Is The Best Stretch Film : Every application and company is different. Sure, there are commonalities, but there's a lot of detail that film experts and local r...

Every application and company is different. Sure, there are commonalities, but there's a lot of detail that film experts and local reps consider when suggesting the optimal stretch film for an application. The "best stretch film" is relative - based on your goals, circumstances and expectations. Film gauge, pre-stretch capability, puncture resistance, tear propagation and other performance characteristics are examples of the specs which the film experts will consider with you as they help to select a film. There's a basic difference in how films are manufactured though that's interesting to understand as someone who relies on the "system" of stretch wrapping equipment and film to safely deliver your loads to their destination. Films are either blown or cast. Let's look at the difference in the manufacturing process. Please note - this is intended to be informative and not to specify one method or material or another. Film extrus...

Quick Packaging News: What is Stretch Film : Stretch film is a type of highly stretchable plastic film, typically made out of linear low-density polyethylene that is wrapped around it...