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Elevating Success – Exceptional Customer Service

What is Customer Service? In today’s flexible packaging market, where film structures and support services often appear similar, one aspect that truly sets businesses apart is remarkable customer service. Success is no longer just about selling a large quantity of product or service; it’s about creating memorable experiences for your customers. Ultimately, to help them … Continued

Food Safety in Flexible Packaging Films

Meeting Demands in Food Safety   Food Safety packaging plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity and quality of food products. By employing barrier properties, microbial protection, and tamper resistance, effective food packaging helps prevent contamination, extends shelf life, and ensures consumer safety. Clear labeling and compliance with regulations provide consumers with essential information … Continued

Post-Industrial Recycling (PIR) vs. Post-Consumer Recycling (PCR) – Here’s the Difference

By definition, Post-Industrial Recycling (PIR) and Post-Consumer Recycling (PCR) both relate to the recycling of various waste material. In order to minimize negative environmental impacts, both processes are widely used across the globe to create new products. With today’s demand for resource conservation, environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important. While both PIR and PCR contribute … Continued

Thermoforming and Barrier Films – Magic Within the Packaging

The Importance of Barrier Properties Consumers focus much attention to price, brand name, and general appearance of a product. Unknowingly, overlooking barrier properties packaging films exhibit behind the scenes. In addition to food packaging providing an attractive and informative shelf presentation, there’s more!  Moisture, oxygen, oil, gas and light are controlled. All of which, are … Continued

Quality & Performance

PENNPAC & PRODUCT SAFETY At all PennPac facilities, Product Safety and Film Quality begins with the approach. Consistent enforcement of purpose, culture, and policy yields favorable results. Therefore, complying with consumer health objectives. PennPac encourages open and honest communication which provides a friendly and enjoyable experience for both internal, and external customers. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT To … Continued

Stand-Up Pouches: 101

Stand-Up Pouches – 101 Continuing to expand in popularity, flexible stand-up pouches are steadily evolving in all areas of consumable product markets (dry goods, liquids, powders, etc.). Having a strong foothold in the food industry, pouches are becoming a new retail standard. With high demand for packaged food products these days, pouches have aided in … Continued

PennPac Paper – Go Beyond Traditional

Embrace the Strength and Durability   Water Resistant Tear Resistant Chemical Resistant High Impact Strength Recyclable   What is PennPac Paper? PennPac Paper is a synthetic material with high opacity, made from Post Industrial Recycled (PIR) polymer content. Over 70% of its framework is derived from recycled Polypropylene extrusion waste. Of which never leaves the … Continued

Innovations in Flexible Packaging: Trends to Watch

The landscape of packaging is in a constant state of evolution, driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability concerns. In this dynamic environment, flexible packaging has emerged as a game-changer, offering adaptability, convenience, and reduced environmental impact. As we look ahead, it’s essential to explore the innovative trends that are shaping the future of … Continued

Ensuring Quality Every Step of the Way: PennPac’s Manheim Location Recertified for SQF Level 2 in Manufacture of Food Packaging

In the highly competitive food packaging industry, ensuring product quality and safety is of paramount importance. Here at PennPac, we are a leading provider of flexible packaging film, and we understand the significance of maintaining rigorous quality standards. Recently, our Manheim location achieved recertification for SQF Level 2, Manufacture of Food Packaging, with an impressive … Continued