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DrumSkins™ Set the Standard for Drum Liners

Joseph Coupal - Sunday, December 08, 2019
Atlantic Poly Drum liners in Hartford, CT

DrumSkins™ are rugged, form-fitted Polyethylene Plastic Drum Liners which are thermoformed from FDA approved polyethylene. DrumSkins™ Poly Plastic Drum Liners provide the extra level of safety, reliability and protection that you need when handling dense or viscous material. The following outlines the common benefits of the DrumSkins™ drum liner.

  • They keep drums clean and prevents contamination
  • Secures product from light, scent, oxygen and other environmental threats
  • Extends the shelf-life of the product
  • Protects products during transport
  • Provides a sensible, cost-effective and environmentally friendly method for storing, mixing and processing liquids, pastes and powders.

DrumSkins™ poly drum liners are your ultimate protection for your drum containers. They come in a wide variety of sizes. Contact Atlantic Poly, Inc. for all your drum liner needs.


The Wonders of Polyethylene Sheet Packaging

Joseph Coupal - Friday, November 29, 2019
Atlantic Poly tubing in Boston, MA

Within the shipping and packaging industry, the contribution of poly sheeting is foundationally critical but often goes unnoticed. These are the sturdy, lightweight, and moldable plastics used in the movement of virtually every product to ensure protection, safety, and convenience across all markets.

Poly sheeting, with its lightweight elastic feature, molds to whatever form it touches and as such is the ideal packaging material. Solid plastic like polyethylene keeps fragile items secured and manageable in handling and transportation. It is used for shipping and storage of dry goods and other commodities. It is waterproof and combines its durability and lightweight nature to make it a staple within the process of product protection.

Poly products such as plastic film are made from petroleum. The price of the product varies depending on prevailing oil prices. Low oil prices make poly products more affordable than ever. Polyethylene sheet are made of a thermoplastic polymer which is the most widely produced plastic around the world. We are a world leader in the quality production of a wide range of polyethylene products designed to protect your product, your people, and your profitability.

For more tips on polyethylene sheeting, contact Atlantic Poly.


Now is the Time for Us to Say "Thanks" to YOU!

Joseph Coupal - Monday, November 25, 2019
Atlantic Poly - Boston, MA

Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time to remind one another of the many reasons there are to be grateful. We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, the success we have had, and for the blessings that will come.

Thanksgiving is more than the festivities, it gives us time to ponder the lessons that we have learned and how we can spread happiness around, to look back at all the great memories and good people who came into our lives. We appreciate you, our customers and clients, so much.

At this time of year our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation. Our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.


Pallet Wrap Ensures Product and Handler Safety

Joseph Coupal - Monday, November 18, 2019
Atlantic Poly Custom Pallet Shrouds, Pallet Wrap, Stretch Films - Boston, MA

Pallet wrap offers the utmost in product and personnel safety during the product shipping and storage process. Pallet wrap is strategically designed to reduce shock and prevent any element of the package from becoming dislodged.

In addition to the critical element of preventing product shifting, poly wrap (or poly shrouds) add the additional functional capability of increasing the efficiency of your transport systems. It is critically important to evenly distribute loads on the floor of the truck, ship, or train. Properly pallet wrapped cargo support, in certain cases, the double stacking of pallets or cartons that otherwise could not be doubled. Pallet wrap helps you maximize the use of your cargo space.

In all phases of product delivery, pallet wrap maximizes the probability of damage-free delivery in a very cost effective manner. For more information regarding the wide variety of poly products to support your business operation, contact Atlantic Poly.


Bubble Wrap’s Critical Commercial Packing Contributions

Joseph Coupal - Friday, November 08, 2019
Atlantic Poly Bubble wrap in Boston, MA

Behind every successful product packaging entity is a ready stock of poly bubble wrap. Bubble wrap provides the security and protection of packaged goods like no other packing material. It is one of the top choices for shipping materials worldwide. It is the latest mode of packing favored by everyone. With the correct use of bubble wrap on household and other items, it makes much more effective. Consumers will be happy receiving the items intact at the end of the move.

This light, durable and diverse packing material is made from various ranges of plastic. There is bubble wrap made from thicker plastic and are hard to pop. It is exceedingly good in keeping goods safe and secure while in transit. Freight transit often experience rough handling or unavoidable bumps in the road. Shippers make it sure to protect the goods with bubble wrap. The bubbles with sealed air make a durable and elastic cushion that serves a strong barrier against impact. The more layers it is wrapped and placed in a corrugated shipping box, the more it protects goods from severe impact.

Another productive effect of bubble wrap is its reusability. As long as most of the bubbles are intact, you and your clients can put the product right back into service. Reusing it will protect your most valuable goods in transit. This makes bubble wrap a much more sustainable packing compared to other types of packaging that are difficult to reuse. With that, you will expect a big cost reduction and expect big potential savings as well.

Polyethylene Bubble Wrap is among the lightest among the packaging materials. Since the content of the bubble wrap is mostly air, with just a few layers of super lightweight plastic it will not add on to more weight. That makes a maximum light packaging material that will provide you a lot of savings in shipping costs. The less packaging means more low costs when shipping by weight.

After all the packing and sealing is done, bubble wrap is just plain fun. Having peace of mind on the final packing, the goods for transit is in good hands and highly protected from all the forthcoming problems that will encounter during the shipment. At the same time, while taking it easy, you will just pop the air out in the bubble wrap and stress will fly away. Furthermore, customers love it too. For many people, it is an extra bonus that they will either reuse or pop to their heart's content.

For more tips on bubble wrap, contact Atlantic Poly.


Bulk Zip Lock Bags For Convenient Food Dispensing and Storage

Joseph Coupal - Thursday, October 31, 2019
Atlantic Poly Zip Lock Bags - Boston, MA

Many in the food industry use zip lock plastic bags for the pre-preparation of edible goods. Vegetables, fruits and other ingredients are packaged inside zip lock plastic bags for both manufacturer and consumer convenience.

If your manufacturing process does not utilize zip-lock bag technology you may be doing your customers a disservice. Bulk zip-lock solutions are a cost effective and highly valued service that you can provide to your consumer. We can help you move away from your more expensive metal packaging practices.

For more information about zip lock plastic bags, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.


Bulk Bubble Pack All Your Shipping and Storage Needs

Joseph Coupal - Friday, October 25, 2019
Atlantic Poly Bubble wrap in Providence, RI

Bubble packs are used for a variety of purposes. It is used to wrap, pack, contain and cushion items especially fragile ones for shipping and storage. It's a preferred choice by many shipping companies because it is easy to use and broad size options available for distinct needs. They come in rolls, bags, and pouches.

Benefits:

  • Transparent - for easy identification of items it contains
  • Flexible - easy to conform items with unusual shapes for easy wrapping
  • Resistant to puncture and provides extra cushioning protection to fragile items it contains
  • Available in different cell heights, roll widths, and lengths
  • Various performance grades which ranges from heavy-duty to light
  • They can also be anti-static, adhesive, cohesive and recycled content

Polyethylene bubble packs offer a versatile packaging solution that is easy to use even if you are a novice or skilled packer. Bubble packs in Boston, MA is the ideal solution to daily packing needs. It will protect your products against breakage, surface scratches and stabilizes the item while inside the container.

For more information about bubble packs, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.


Pressure Sensitive Product Labeling Professionalizes Your Brand

Joseph Coupal - Friday, October 18, 2019
Atlantic Poly Polyethylene Tapes Boston, MA

You produce products with a value proposition that sets it (and you) apart from the competition. But how many times have you seen really good products packaged unprofessionally and thus taxing the perceived value of the product itself. Pressure-sensitive labels produced right here in Boston, MA put your high quality goods out front with the highest quality presentation.

In order to improve your company’s reputation, pressure-sensitive labeling perfectly promotes your brand. They ensure your product’s appearance matches the quality of the product itself. This style of labeling is strategically designed to focus the attention on the product within and to not be distracted by unprofessional packaging that so often permeates American business today. These labels adhere to packages without the need for heat, water, or solvents. They apply easily to containers, bottles and other packaging used. It works with any type of finish.

For more tips on pressure-sensitive labels, contact Atlantic Poly.


Exciting Facts About Polyethylene Garment Bags

Joseph Coupal - Friday, October 11, 2019
Atlantic Poly, Boston, MA -  Garment Bags

It makes perfect sense to safely protect and store expensive wardrobes, such as suits, dresses, leathers or wool jackets. Clothes require continuous care and protection against all sorts of environmental elements like dust, dirt, molds and pesky insects. These must be all taken account when garments have to be stored for long season.

When garments are unprotected from these elements, they can sustain lasting damages. In addition, many people are insensible of the type of garment bag they use. Some materials may even be the cause of damage to the garment.

There are a lot of challenges and concerns related to plastic. However, plastic is universal. From a functional point of view, it presents stupendous advantages to natural alternatives. Plastic may come thick and durable and they can also be made rigid or flexible. They can be clear or colored; and waterproof with strong air permeability characteristics. It is also lightweight makes them perfect for shipping use since they are energy and cost efficient over other alternatives. They make perfect garment bags because of these attributes.

These functional benefits explain why ecommerce businesses often prefer plastic when protecting and shipping products. Clear Bag or Protective Bag or Clear Poly Bag are widely used to package varieties of goods and protect merchandises like garments.

Clear plastic bags are overall made of plastic. Commonly used to protect and separate products. They are usually self-sealing as they are made with adhesive flap.

In contrast, recycled plastic is made of waste. By producing stuff out of the recycling waste flow, we indeed enhance our capacity to recycle since we help mold the markets that are needed to drive the recycling distribution network.

Facilitating campaigns to promote the recycling of recyclable plastic bags is a matter which all industry should execute. If your business does have a clear need for clear bags or polyethylene garment bags, look for ways to make this element of your packaging as sustainable as possible.

For more tips on poly garment bags, contact Atlantic Poly.


Why Choose Corrugated Boxes?

Joseph Coupal - Saturday, September 28, 2019
Atlantic Poly Corrugated Cardboard Boxes in Providence, RI

It’s important to know the key differences between cardboard boxes and corrugated boxes. Cardboard is a heavy-duty paper stock that’s thicker and more durable than regular paper. Cereal boxes, gift boxes, and bakery boxes are all great examples of cardboard packaging.

Corrugated board is made of three layers of brown kraft paper. It contains ridges and grooves, which promote strength and flexibility. This makes corrugated boxes great for withstanding environmental stress and transporting delicate items.

Why use corrugated boxes?

Strength: Corrugated boxes are a lot stronger than cardboard. They can withstand pressure and resist crushing. Corrugated boxes can also retain their durability when stacked on top of one another, which is a benefit during storage.

Size: Corrugated boxes come in many sizes, allowing you flexibility in choosing the best box for your product. They’re also lightweight and can be easily broken down.

Eco-friendly: Corrugated boxes are great for the environment because they’re made with 100% renewable materials.

Corrugated boxes are widely used today. With the growth of e-commerce, finding the best shipping solution for your products is more important than ever.

For more information on corrugated boxes, contact Atlantic Poly.

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