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No Matter What’s in Your Box This Holiday Season, We Have You Protected

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Fri, Dec 02, 2016

With the holiday season upon us, you probably already have a list of gifts in the works for all the special people in your life. You’re not going to put just anything in the box either. It’s going to be a thoughtful gift, reflecting your appreciation for the business, friend or family member you’re giving it to.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses

The Best Ways to Use Butcher Paper Sheets in Restaurants and Delis

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Nov 30, 2016

It’s not uncommon for butcher paper to be found in many food service establishments across the globe. It’s simply becomes one of those standard supplies every restaurant or deli owner needs to have on hand for a variety of uses.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

3 Protective Packaging Hurdles Solved by Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Nov 02, 2016

If your business revolves around packaging and shipping products, you’re already well aware of the headaches that can come with this, at times, complex business process.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses

Should You Use Freezer Paper for Meat Storage? 2 Things to Consider First

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Oct 19, 2016

As a paper converting company that often writes about the benefits of using freezer paper, it might seem odd to ask the question in the title of this post. After all, is there even a question? Of course you should use freezer paper, right?

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Tags: Freezer Paper

How to Pack and Ship Smarter with Virgin and Recycled Kraft Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Sep 28, 2016

For businesses that ship items regularly to customers or individuals looking to ship a gift to a friend across the country, there’s almost no end to the options available for you to choose. You can order boxes online, you can pick up shipping supplies at the local Post Office or UPS Store, and shipping materials come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and prices to satisfy almost every need imaginable.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses

We’re More Than Just a Paper Converter: 5 Ways We Prove It

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Aug 24, 2016

With 20 years in business and many accomplishments behind us, we’re proud and grateful for our position as a leader in the paper converting industry. In addition to our paper converting expertise, there are other aspects of our business that we’re equally proud of, some of which our customers and colleagues may not even realize.

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How to Use Freezer Paper Stencils for Easy and Affordable DIY Projects

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Aug 10, 2016

Have you ever had a great idea for a T-shirt or quilt and wished you could make it yourself? It could be just that simple. In fact, doing it yourself could be as easy as gathering up and using a few items you may already have around your house.

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Tags: Freezer Paper

Barbecuer Beware: Are You Making this Classic Meat Mistake?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jul 13, 2016

There is plenty of room for error when cooking or smoking meat. That’s why “perfect BBQ” is such a rare thing to find. No matter how much experience you have, it’s always possible to let the smoker heat up a little too much, choose the wrong kind of wood, lose track of time, or a host of other potential flubs. As long as it doesn’t render the entire cut inedible, that’s honestly part of the fun, right?

But there is one classic mistake that pitmasters have been making from the start that will almost always jeopardize the quality of the end product, and it’s simple to resolve as long as you know what to look for.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

How Dated Restaurant Linens Inspired the Tabletop Paper Trend

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jun 15, 2016

Running a restaurant can be a lot of fun, but there’s no doubt it’s also hectic. The day may seem to never slow down, and there’s always some new fire to put out or prevent. To add to all this excitement, there are historically slim profit margins that require staying on top of the books and creating efficiencies to remain successful.

Restaurant owners are constantly on the lookout for ways to save time and money while maintaining the very best quality and service for their customers. On top of that, restaurants know how important it is to periodically refresh branding through a new logo, color scheme, or other aesthetic updates that impact a customer’s dining experience.

One decision that a number of innovative restaurants are making to accomplish this is switching from traditional linen tablecloths to custom paper table covers. Here are three reasons why:

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Tags: Food Service Paper

4 Myths Uncovered About Smoking Brisket

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jun 08, 2016

A perfectly smoked beef brisket is considered the “holy grail” of barbecue. If you can manage to nail it, you could graduate into the upper echelon of whatever level of pitmaster you’re aspiring to be. But, it’s not easy.

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Tags: Butcher Paper