Exceptional customer service is the guiding principle of all we do here at Versa Pak. From our humble beginnings nearly four decades ago, we’ve grown into a polyethylene solutions provider driven by the needs of our customers. While we’ve expanded our offerings over the years, one thing has remained constant: our dedication to knowing… Read more »
At Versa Pak, we can create the custom products you need, whether it’s a specialty poly blend, specific additive properties or cut-to-order dimensions. We recently created a custom film solution for our customer Shorr Packaging. Learn more about the challenge Shorr brought to us and our solution. The Challenge Doug Densmore, account executive at Shorr,… Read more »
If you’re a customer researching custom plastic packaging manufacturers, choosing the right supplier — or distributor — can be a daunting task. Here are five essential questions to ask when reviewing suppliers to ensure they’re a high-quality, reputable vendor. 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Poly Packaging Supplier When choosing a plastic packaging supplier,… Read more »
Reducing scrap in our facility is just one step we take to reduce waste, increase efficiency and boost our sustainability. Learn more about the practices we follow at Versa Pak and get ideas for how you can implement them at your own plant. What Is Scrap? First, a quick definition from Keith Koverman, a quality… Read more »
In this sit-down with Director of Business Publishing Ltd. Andrew Reynolds, we discussed plastic packaging sustainability and the challenges that the plastic industry is facing in the supply chain. With those challenges, however, come opportunities. Reynolds draws on his 40 years in the industry to shed light on how sustainable plastic packaging will be a… Read more »
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 »