Sometimes a single resin just isn’t enough to get the properties you need for your packaging. That’s where co-extruded films (also called Co-Ex blends) can help. What are Co-Ex Blends? A co-extruded film is an engineered multi-layer film composed of two or more resins. Resins are selected to carefully combine the properties your packaging needs,… Read more »
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Elastomers and Plastomers in Packaging
What makes Versa Pak polyethylene packaging strong and stretchy? Elastomers and plastomers in our custom poly blends are usually the reason! Today we’re diving into what they are and how they’re used to create packaging with the properties you need. What are Elastomers? Elastomers are a type of polymer – essentially a string of large… Read more »
Who is Versa Pak? Our Company History, Growth and Values
Today’s blog post is authored by Michael Brunswick, president of Versa Pak. At Versa Pak, our culture and values are the cornerstone of our business. They shape how we work and guide the way we treat each other and our customers. I wanted to share more about our history and growth up until now to… Read more »
Wrap It In Color: Tinted Bags, Co-Ex and Mono Bubble Color Options
Help your customers’ products stand out with colorful polyethylene options to match their branding and needs. At Versa Pak, we offer a wide range of color options for tinted bags, co-ex and mono bubble poly products. Preview Our Poly Color Options We offer tinted polyethylene products in every color of the rainbow. Check out a… Read more »
2024 Packaging Industry Trends: 5 Key Focus Areas
The packaging industry is in a constant state of change. In the post-pandemic market, evolving with the latest trends is critical for manufacturers to keep pace with demand and consumer preferences. Here are five areas packaging providers should focus on in 2024. 1. Custom Packaging Projects Demand for custom films and packaging surged in the… Read more »
Great service? It’s in the bag with Versa Pak.
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 »
Case Study: Custom Single-Wound Film Solution for Healthcare Industry
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 »
5 Questions to Ask Your Poly Packaging Supplier
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 »
How Versa Pak Reduces and Recycles Plastic Scrap
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 »
Converter-Grade Lamination Film Capabilities From Versa Pak
Versa Pak produces a large variety of poly film products, including converter-grade laminating film rolls. Our converter-grade packaging and bagging films are available for end-users who process foods in their final step in going to market. This includes par-fin foods like fried pickles, cheese sticks, frozen mango slices, etc., where the food is packaged in… Read more »