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How to Ensure Better Quality Control Over Flexographic Printing With Video Inspection

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Feb 12, 2013

Flexographic printing has come a long way in the past 20 years. There have been advances in presses, printing plates and printing inks. More companies are relying on a fleet of flexo, the modern version of letterpress, to print on almost any type of substance, including plastic, foil, film, brown paper and other materials used in packaging.

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Tags: Flexographic Printing

Are You Using 100% FDA Approved Butcher Paper?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Feb 05, 2013

Just because you order a roll of white butcher paper, that doesn’t mean that’s what you’re going to get.  Some companies claim to sell white butcher paper, but actually only supply white kraft paper. While white kraft paper is great for many things, it is not intended or safe for direct food contact.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

Take Your Table Presentation to a New Level with Branded Butcher Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jan 30, 2013

When dining out, it’s all about the presentation. The way your food is presented at the table can change your entire perception about the meal and make or break the experience. The tabletop makes a first impression with diners, and restaurants are taking advantage of this opportunity to make a statement about their food and establishment right from the start.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

How to Properly Wrap a Pallet to Reduce Shipping Damages

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jan 22, 2013


"Pallets move the world” is the slogan of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. And it’s true. In the United States, our freight is shipped on an estimated 1.4 billion pallets in active circulation.  

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Tags: Paper Converting

Cooking with Pink Butcher Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Pink butcher paper could be your secret recipe to success in the kitchen. Cooking in paper is growing in popularity, but that doesn’t mean just any food can be thrown in a brown paper grocery bag and placed in the oven (note: fire hazard). Consider safety and the proper cooking method, and you can be sure you’ll get five stars from your family on your next meal.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

Premium Freezer Paper Helps Preserve Deer Meat Freshness Longer

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jan 08, 2013

The quality of freezer paper that deer processors and butchers use will help preserve deer meat longer and ensure a fridge full of venison for up to a year.  Using premium paper is very important and will extend freshness about three months longer than standard grade freezer paper, which preserves meat for 6-9 months.

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Tags: Food Service Paper

How to Save Money on Tray Liners and Sandwich Wrap in the New Year

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Tray liners and sandwich wrap help restaurants be efficient in cleanliness and packaging, but changing the types and sizes of food service paper your establishment buys can also bring big savings.

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3 Simple Ways Paper Helps The Healthcare Industry

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Dec 18, 2012

Open up and say “Ah”! A visit to the doctor’s office may not always conjure up happy thoughts, but paper products can actually help take a patient’s mind off of what happens in the exam room. In fact, doctors’ offices are now using customized paper products in many different ways, from promotion to entertainment.

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Tags: Paper Converting, Custom Paper Ideas

Top 3 Ways Paper Reinforces Construction Sites

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Dec 11, 2012

Big construction jobs require heavy duty players. But the most important tool in a builder’s tool belt could be a roll of paper. Different types of paper are playing a big role at construction sites while reinforcing results.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses

Kraft Paper Makes the Season Brighter

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Dec 04, 2012

‘Tis the season for paper! From wrapping gifts to shipping packages, paper is the essential holiday helper. Kraft paper is easily customized for any holiday from Christmas to Hanukkah and is a must-have for getting all of those presents wrapped and shipped with a personal touch.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses