The Packaging Group

Holiday shipping stats 12% - Percentage of E-commerce transactions that were up in 2016 compared to 2015.  $91.7 Billion - Amount that US shoppers spent online between November 1 and December 31 of last year. $1 Billion - During that timeframe, all but four days had over $1 billion in E-commerce sales   Check your supplies:  Don't get caught with short supply. Holiday order will come fast and often so make sure your able to handle those orders. Make sure you have a good amount of corrugated boxed  in different sizes, the right tape for the job and other packaging materials.   Use the right packaging tape:   You want to use water activated tape . It's the most secure and tamper resistant for boxes. Make sure your products are delivered where they should be and that they're getting there safely.  Speed matters : Ship your products as quickly as possible. Customers have high expectations and low tolerance for delays during the holidays.  Best practices include s

Tape for all your painting jobs. Masking tape is great for all painting applications. It doesn't matter if you're painting a room or two in your home or an entire fleet of aircraft. If you're looking for clean lines and a professional look, you should be using masking tape. Masking tape from IPG will give you the look and finish you want for your painting application. Intertape (IPG) brand masking tapes and painters tapes are designed for superior performance in a variety of applications. These applications include: Paint masking Holding Light-duty Splicing Bundling Packaging IPG's premium grade products are the standard for any of your applications. They are great for the most demanding industrial, painting and transportation industry applications. The Packaging Group recommends the following tapes for painting applications: 18MM X 55M INTERTAPE 513 MASKING TAPE 36MM X 55M INTERTAPE 513 MASKING TAPE

The Basics Dimensional Weight Defined Length x Width x Height / dimensional divisor Length, width, height rounded to nearest inch Standard dim factor: FedEx- 139 UPS- 166 (packages under 1,728 cubic inches), 139 (packages over 1,728 cubic inches) Remainder rounded up to nearest whole number Rated as higher of actual or dimensional weight       Calculating Dimensional Weight Example Actual package dimensions 16 x 15.5 x 16.4 (inches) Rounded nearest inch 16 x 16 x 16 Multiple L x W x H 4,096 cubic inches Divide by 166 (dim factor) 24.7 Rounded up 25 Package dim weight 25 lbs. Package rated at Higher of actual weight or 25 lbs. Now that you know how to calculate dimensional weight, you'll know how you'll be effected when with changes. Shop our collection of boxes.

Different types of poly bag additives. Poly resin can be custom manufactured to fit most applications. A big benefit indeed, but do you know what kinds of additives are out there? We're going to walk you through the different types and advantages of each. Don't assume that any bag will work for all applications. It's smart to consider your options while keeping in your specific product and process in mind.   Most common poly bag additives Anti-Block Anti-block additives cure most common flaws found in film. These flaws are usually called "dots". These additives also fix unnecessary adhesion between two layers of film. This problem is called the "Blocking Effect". EVA Plastic bags that can withstand the most extreme temperatures, they are usually made with additives called EVA, or ethyl-vinyl acetate. It's a 2-3% additive that increases the strength of the bag. EVA will help stop cracking on the bag and are great for plastic bags used in freezer