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 »
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 »
Versa Pak has been taking multiple steps to address a shift in our internal culture, all driven by a desire to focus on our values, vision and mission. Keep reading to learn more about the professional development and additional training our employees have completed since we have implemented these changes. What is Changing at Versa… Read more »
How do I know what size of a poly bag I need? How do I even know what weight of a poly bag I need? These are questions we hear all the time, and the Calculate Your Bag Size feature on our website can help you easily determine the size and weight of the polyethylene… Read more »
The SQF certification is one of the most credible food safety certifications in the world. Being SQF certified means our food contact packaging materials are produced as safely as the food itself. To continue to be certified, Versa Pak is audited on a regular basis to ensure that we meet and exceed the SQF requirements,… Read more »