Nowadays, staying with the same company for more than a few years is becoming less and less common. Reaching the 25-year mark at one company? Almost unheard of in the modern workplace climate. Today’s piece from Ron Young, our Strategic Procurement Manager, proves that long-tenured employees still exist and are thriving. Ron has held positions…
Turnkey Solutions: What Does That Actually Mean?
The terms “turnkey” and “full-service” get tossed around a lot in our industry these days. But what do those terms really mean? The simplest way to define those terms is the ability to take a product from a rough concept to a finished good ready to be distributed to the consumer market. We dive into…
Key Questions to Ask During the Prospecting Process
Prospecting and then onboarding a new client is a very exciting process, but there’s a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into qualifying a prospect and then preparing for the initial production run. The first few interactions with a prospect are extremely important, whether it be in person, by email, or on the…
Case Mason Orioles Game Outing
We’re always trying to come up with different ways to say thank you to our employees for all that they do. Without their dedication and close attention to detail, our company wouldn’t be nearly as successful as we’ve been for the last 44 years. This summer, we wanted to show our appreciation in a different…
Contract Packaging FAQs
Choosing the right contract packaging partner can be a daunting task. It’s scary to let go of complete control and outsource production to a new company. We understand that and work with all of our prospects and clients to guide them through the transition. Below are a few of the questions we hear on a daily…
Pack Expo East 2018 Recap
Last week, we attended PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia. Industry events like this can sometimes be a bit overwhelming due to the physical size of the space, massive crowds of attendees, and the number of exhibits. We didn’t find Pack Expo East to be like that at all. PACK EXPO East provides an opportunity to…
Is Standardized Packaging the Way to Go for Your Brand?
A product’s packaging is what captures the attention of the consumer in a retail environment, but the actual product inside the packaging is of primary importance to the consumer. A first-time customer or a person who walks into a store without a preset purchasing agenda might gravitate toward the most unique and eye-catching packaging, but…
The Family Business Factor
Family-owned and operated businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the many benefits of working with a family business can’t be overstated in this day and age. The core foundation of a family business is based on pride, intense attention to detail, personalized services and a commitment to financial security for its employees…
Rising Freight Costs Affect All of Us
The shortage of truck drivers in America is not a new issue; it’s just now being magnified because of increased delivery requirements. We live in a period of time when people crave and essentially demand instant gratification in all parts of life. Consumers want what they want, and they want it in the shortest possible…