Featured Product: White & Gold Bow Jet Pak Padded Gift Mailers

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Looking to send out your gifts or shipments with holiday spirit? BrownCor offers the perfect product solution! Our 12-1/4″ x 18-1/4″ White with Gold Box Jet Pak Gift Mailers feature a festive exterior and a padded interior to keep shipments protected during transit.

BrownCor Description: 12-1/4″ x 18-1/4″ White/Gold Bow Jet Pak Padded Gift Mailers

BrownCor Price: $27.22 for a case of 50

Pros: Feature a protective padded interior and a decorative holiday exterior. Bubble mailers are also 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Padded envelopes are also designed with a peel-n-stick closure that features a pull tab for easy opening as well.

Cons: The largest size available is 12-1/4″ x 18-1/4″, which means it won’t work for shipping all holiday items.

Best Uses: Sending medium sized holiday gifts or customer shipments that need to be protected while in transit. Add a little holiday spirit with these attractive mailers!

Have questions about our line of holiday Jet Pak Padded Gift Mailers? Feel free to call our reliable customer service staff at 800-327-2278.

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BrownCor’s 2012 Holiday Preview

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Whether you’re looking for great holiday-themed products, such as gift boxes for mailing, or our top products for your friends, coworkers or customers, BrownCor’s Holiday Preview has what you’re looking for!

Shop our top five products as well as our selected holiday items, perfect for shipping out gifts or other shipments around the holiday season. For even more holiday items, check out our Retail Box section, which includes our selection of holiday and gift boxes, as well as decorative loose-fill and more.

Have questions or comments? Find us on Facebook, Twitter or call us today at 800-327-2278.

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Gearing up for the Holidays?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Erin Nelson

For consumers, it may be a little early. But for retailers, wholesalers and packaging companies, the season is well upon us. And if you’re looking for a specialized packaging design for your products or customers’ products, here are a few tips to keep your customers excited, engaged, and buying your products well after the holiday season is over.

Source: the dieline blog

Have questions or comments? Feel free to call us at 800-327-2278 or visit our Facebook Page!

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Featured Product: Vestil Steel Carton Stand Casters

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Erin Nelson

If you’re looking for replacement casters or are looking to add mobility to a stand, Vestil Steel Carton Stand Casters from BrownCor are just the product!

BrownCor Description: Set of four solid steel swivel casters.

BrownCor Price: $38.02 for the set.

Pros: Built out of steel, these casters are durable enough to handle heavy warehouse and distribution center weights. Casters are also available in a useful set of four.

Cons: Casters are all swivel. Many carts include two swivel casters and two rigid casters for better control while moving.

Best Uses: Moving large amounts or heavy items through warehouses and facilities.

Have questions about Vestil Steel Carton Stand Casters? Feel free to call our reliable customer service staff at 800-327-2278.

 

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The Cost of Shipping

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Erin Nelson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“First” Bio-based tie layer introduced in an effort to make packaging more sustainable

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Yparex, a leading supplier of extrudable adhesive resins, has unveiled their first bio-based tie layer. This new tie layer is hoped to fill the void for an adhesive bond that is bio-based and recyclable.

Up until now, some of the hardest materials have been used to bond packaging together to create a sealed solution. The typical perishables that benefited from these flexible-barrier packages include meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit.

Traditionally, the resins used were bonded with petroleum-based polymers. This practice has recently come under criticism due to its use of unsustainable materials, as well as the damaging effects they have on the environment.

But Yparex has stepped in to fill this void, creating a commercially available bio-based adhesive polymer that is fully recyclable and sustainably sourced. This adhesive is produced from plant-based materials that offer the same strength of adhesive bondage.

The first large batch of products will be evaluated earlier this month – with a positive response Yparex will begin production on a larger scale, as well as continue their additional green initiatives.

 

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Five Tips for a Successful Move

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Does the thought of moving cause you instant stress? Whether you’re moving to a new house or a dorm, after reading these 5 essential tips for a successful move your you can rest assured your stress will drop. Be sure to follow these five tips for a much smoother move…

1. Be organized and start early. It is important to follow both of these tips at the same time. Generally speaking, the earlier your start, the more organized you will be. There’s always much more to pack than you’ll count on, so make sure that you start well in advance. Taking inventory of each room to see what needs to be packed is the first place to start.

2. Delegate. If you have friends, family or coworkers helping with your move, giving everyone specific moving tasks will make things go much faster.

3. Hire the right mover. If you’re thinking of hiring a mover, make sure to do your research. The right mover should be licensed and insured – remember it is not uncommon or over-the-line to ask for proof of insurance. You can also find information on potential moving companies from the US Department of Transportation.

4. Use the right box. Make sure you pack your things in the correct box – based on weight, size and strength – to ensure your things are safe and secure during your move. You can find a variety of different moving boxes on the BrownCor website. Consider purchasing Moving Box Kits to save money.

5. Label, label, label! Make sure to label all of your boxes with the room they are going to. Other important labels include “fragile,” “open me first,” “medicine,” “valuable,” “documents,” “confidential,” etc.

Follow these 5 simple moving tips and your next move is sure to be easier than ever. Are there any other essential moving tips that we missed? Feel free to share your best moving tips in the comment section below!

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Packaging Design Inspiration

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Looking for inspiration for your new logo or design? Interested to see what different industries and companies are doing with their packaging? Check out Packaging of the World, an archive of design and packaging styles from around the world throughout many different industries.

This is a fun and interesting website to browse through, as well as help you get familiar with current styles and trends to help promote your company!

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UK packaging company Greenbottle launches their new paper juice carton…

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Erin Nelson

The Merseyside company Greenbottle has launched their new all-paper juice carton, constructed with a 23% lower carbon output than its laminated competitors. The basic cartonboard and removable plastic liner design is expected to be in stores within the year.

The US-based company Ecologic  was the first to develop this packaging solution in 2011. Information on their packaging line as well as their efforts to advance green packaging can be found on their website.

See the full article on Greenbottle here.

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Featured Product: Mirror Boxes

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Erin Nelson

Here’s our week three installment of our Summer Moving Box special. This week, we’re featuring Mirror Boxes.

Product Description: Mirror Boxes feature two designs – two part and four part cartons, both designed to protect large scale home mirrors, glass or artwork. These boxes are constructed of durable double-walled corrugated cardboard. The outer box features printed labels reading: “Fragile Glass, Do Not Lay Flat,” as well as handling instructions.

BrownCor Price: Two part Mirror Boxes range from $5 – $6 depending on the size, while four part Mirror Boxes range from $1.28 – $2.54.

Pros: These large boxes feature a sturdy construction and are pre-printed with labels, adding to the overall convenience. Mirror Boxes are not only great for storing and protecting large mirror, but also for large artwork and glass pieces, such as table tops.

Cons: Mirror Boxes do not come in a single, solid body construction, so they need to be handled as such when moving.

Best Uses: Storing and transporting mirrors and other valuable wall hanging artwork or glass tabletops while moving.

Feel Free to contact our reliable customer service staff with questions aboutMirror Boxes or any other question you may have at 800-327-2278.

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