StandUp plastic laminated pouches and plastic straws have an end of life story and that is not ugly, but very positive. The solution is plasma technology and production of syngas and is going to become the key to packaging sustainability. Think why is syngas not part of todays sustainability strategy? Syngas may offer the closest…
We employ technology to help run our machinery, liquor distribution and wellness businesses. We rely on technology suppliers, OEM’s and system integrators to get everything to work safely and correctly. This means they have to access equipment remotely which creates an open access point on our network. This can also possibly create a cyber security…
Now relate this very old saying to how we run our company in today’s busy world. Think about how we mix daily with others via phone, postal mail, email and all types of social media. These relationships are what help us move ahead. In earlier times, we believed we could win the race alone. I…
Baby foods 10 years ago were all in glass jars. A few products in StandUp pouches from Nestle could be found around the world. South Africa was one of the first. These were packed by Beechnut on our PSG ACE machinery. The next few years StandUp pouches started to become the norm with the addition…
Today nearly everybody you speak with has a story about CBD. What is it? How good is it? Now with the “farm bill” recently passed comes the news about CBD from Hemp. Cannabidiol CBD is found in both cannabis and hemp. The major difference is the amount of THC. Cannabis CBD oil has up to…
Paper Towels, Shredded paper and tissues – These are too small to be sorted and collected at recycling facilities. Also these are often covered in grease, food or things folks have coughed into and these contaminate other recyclables. Shredding paper makes it difficult to handle. Plastic bags – These are not easy to handle and…
In the world of sales, the fact checkers know all about you and your products before you arrive. That means you have to ensure you have all the unique selling points ready to say why us and not the competitor! In your presentation you need to leave a silent message that your company offers the…
We have been creating videos as an advertising campaign for our pouch machines, trusting a customer to visualize what a packaging line will look like. It’s hard to use traditional technologies to create an immersive believable experience. We provide technical services and part support, but in today’s world we need a method to tell the…
Every once in awhile brands need to be repositioned allowing companies to change the way customers associate with their brands and products. This event allows for the brand promise to be revised. Provided this reposition is done effectively, the result should be a renewed customer perception. The concept is for the brand to compete with…
Store owners everywhere are wondering what to do next as they have to compete with online channels. Brand managers are concerned how to jump out of the social media story to get your order. Who would have thought sales would grow in this manner? Some retailers are looking at turning their stores into destinations where…
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