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How to Choose Between Hand Stretch Film and Machine Stretch Film

5 January 2021

Stretch film is critical for wrapping products to secure them to each other and the pallet. Stretch wrapped loads are more secure during transportation. Stretch wrap provides containment for a variety of load shapes and sizes. When you’re shipping palletized products, stretch film is a necessity to avoid damage. There are two main categories of stretch wrap: hand stretch film and machine stretch film. If you’re not sure which one is right for your product,

How Custom Packaging Can Cut Costs

23 December 2020

Nothing is more disruptive to the shipping process than oversized packages or odd-shaped items. How to ship these sorts of packages poses a problem. A common solution is to simply place the item in a larger box, overstuff with protective materials and hope for the best. Many business owners erroneously believe this method is more cost-effective than custom packaging because the upfront costs are lower. However, this method is much more prone to damage, which

Ways to Improve your Packaging Operation

21 May 2020

Automate your operationUtilize different technologiesCube TechnologyR-connectInventory Management Efficiency is key to managing a productive and profitable packaging operation. Packaging is often a second thought to consumers, but it is at the forefront of most business owner’s minds. Packaging is essential to moving products safely and effectively. Packaging processes used to rely heavily on physical labor and diligent efforts, but they are now most efficient as part of an automated process. Here are some ways to

IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Impact on PackEdge Corporation

25 March 2020

March 25, 2020 To Our Valued Business Partners, When determining the course of action for our company during Governor Walz’ Stay at Home order, issued on March 25, 2020 we consulted the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines for essential operations; specifically the “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response Version 1.0 (March 19, 2020)”. PackEdge Corporation supports many of the listed critical sectors and

Be There Without Being There

4 March 2020

Modern technology is everywhere. Video doorbell cameras allow us to see who is at our front door even though we may be hundreds of miles away on vacation creating a sense of safety. Cameras at daycares allow moms and dads to check in throughout the day while at work to see how their children’s day is going. For your end of line packaging and shipping operation, most of us know that a problem has occurred