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 »
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The Changing Landscape of Sustainable Plastic: Interview with Ryan Jesse of Change Plastic for Good
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 »
Stretch Hooder Film Now Available From Versa Pak
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 »
Plastic Packaging Industry Trend Forecast: 2023
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 »
Versa Pak Attends PACK EXPO International
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 »
Plastics Industry Future Outlook With BPI’s Andrew Reynolds
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 at Versa Pak: Post-Consumer Resins
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 »
PDA Annual Meeting: Our Takeaways & Looking Ahead
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 »
Common Food Safety Certifications for Poly Bags & Films
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 »
What are Polyethylene Bags & Sheeting Used For?
Polyethylene (poly) bags and sheeting are used across multiple industries and have various end-uses. Used for protecting everything from car parts to packages in your mailbox, poly products are the material of choice for many applications. Because of its versatility (polyethylene can be custom-manufactured to meet different strengths and capabilities depending on the end-use), poly… Read more »