According to the most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up about 47 percent of the total workforce but only 30 percent of the manufacturing workforce. At Versa Pak, women have always been a key part of our team in the front office as well as on the manufacturing floor. We sat… Read more »
Most people believe plastic is the worst offender when it comes to packaging materials that pollute — from its petroleum origins to its longevity in the environment. But that’s changing, and one company leading the way is Change Plastic for Good. It’s a company that produces a polymer additive, BDP®, that can be added to… Read more »
To better serve our customers, Versa Pak is now producing stretch hooder film from our state-of-the-art Co-Ex production line. “We’re excited to add this product that we’ve never offered before,” said Jeff Knapke, sales manager at Versa Pak. “It’s another way we can ensure our customers can get everything they need from us.” What is… Read more »
This blog was originally published in 2020 and has been updated for 2023. The new year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to reflect and think ahead for what’s next. Although 2022 was another volatile year, definite patterns emerged for the plastic packaging industry. As you plan ahead for the future, keep these key… Read more »
From October 23-26, Versa Pak representatives attended PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Ill., the largest packaging event in the world. More than 44,000 packaging industry professionals attended PACK EXPO International, which featured 2,000+ exhibitors at McCormick Place in Chicago. There were representatives from multiple industries, such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage, household, beauty and more. … Read more »
We sat down with Andrew Reynolds, director of Business Publishing International Ltd., to hear more about his take on polyethylene market shifts over the last several years as well as what’s ahead. Reynolds has more than 40 years of experience in the polyethylene industry, making him one of the leading experts in all things plastic.… Read more »
Sustainability in the plastics industry is a hotter topic than ever. And being sustainable means something different to each distributor – whether it’s creating reusable products, converting scrap from production back into resin or incorporating post-consumer material into products. At Versa Pak, we’re doing all three. In this blog, we’ve also curated a printable infographic… Read more »
Today’s blog post is authored by Michael Brunswick, president of Versa Pak. At Versa Pak, our culture and values are of the utmost importance to our entire team. They shape how we work and guide the way we treat one another and customers. I wanted to share more about our history and growth up until… Read more »
Every year, Versa Pak attends the Packaging Distributors of America’s Annual Meeting, and 2022 was no exception. The PDA Annual Meeting is one of our favorite events to attend, as the relationships we have developed at the event have proven to be invaluable. Keep reading to learn more about our takeaways from the event — and… Read more »
As a food product distributor, you want to guarantee the food itself, as well as the poly bags and films it may come in contact with, are safe for your end-user. To ensure this safety, there are a few common food safety certifications your distributor might hold. Today, we’re breaking each down and diving into… Read more »