PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Flexographic Printing Can Take Your Restaurant Branding to the Next Level

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Standing out from the competition can be difficult no matter what industry you're in. In the restaurant game, it's a matter of success or failure. 

One of the best options available to restaurant owners is the use of branded paper products to take advantage of items you have to provide anyway, like table coverings, basket liners, or sandwich wraps. Many restaurants do this by adding an eye-catching logo, an informative and compelling offer, or some other piece of branded content of interest to customers.

Using logo paper or any other form of branded paper in your restaurant is a great idea. It's effective at making your restaurant stand out among your competition, and it's one the easiest marketing efforts for your business. 

The best option: flexographic printing

To keep printing costs down and get a high-quality custom printed paper product quickly, your best bet is to take advantage of flexographic printing.

In a nutshell, flexographic printing is the 21st century equivalent of the old letterpress printing methods that churned out newspapers and books for centuries. However, instead of a solid, heavy plate of movable type, flexo uses a cheaper and lighter flexible relief plate.

What's interesting about flexo printing for restaurants is that the ink used is of a lower viscosity than other printing options. That means shorter drying times which translates to lower overall cost and faster turnaround on your printing projects.

As a leading flexographic printing company, we know there are endless ways to use flexo printing to produce eye-catching branded paper products for all types of uses. Because it's less expensive and faster than other options, you can experiment to find what works best for your restaurant, and you can change things up as you see fit.

We offer a wide range of flexographic printing options to cover your needs, and our paper experts are here to help you pick out just what you need. If you're interested in more information about the flexo process for restaurant branding, we definitely recommend reading our guide, The Insider's Guide to Flexographic Printing.

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Tags: Flexographic Printing

Essentials to Prepare a Construction Site Like a Pro

Posted by Mark Jones on Mon, Dec 19, 2022

Any kind of construction project, from a simple one-room remodel to a full-scale building being erected, needs a foundation. And while the literal foundation of a building is one of the first steps in some construction projects, the actual foundation of every project is site preparation. The following categories combine to encompass proper site preparation for every successful construction project:

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses

Do You Understand the Importance of an Industrial Packaging Distributor?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Nov 16, 2022

Customers that use paper in an industrial packaging environment may be misinformed about their options. Therefore, they are using a paper grade that’s not necessarily fully meeting their needs, or they’re unaware of the various options available to them. Here at Oren International, we work with a variety of the top Industrial Packaging Distributors throughout the country. We keep their team members up to date with our latest paper options, and converting capabilities. 

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NEW Pasteles Paper from Oren International Exceeds Expectations

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Nov 08, 2022

Making and serving pasteles during the holidays is a Puerto Rican tradition and is a popular dish in many Latin America and Caribbean countries. Pasteles are savory treats that are typically the product of a family team effort. Each person in the family, even the youngest, is assigned a job of grating, mixing, stuffing, or wrapping. Pasteles are made with pork or chicken and adobo stuffing. Then they are encased in a green plantain or yuca masa and wrapped in banana leaves. Finally, they are wrapped in a specialty paper that is engineered to withstand the boiling process. Traditional pasteles are boiled, not steamed. Hold your pasteles together with the best quality pasteles paper, available from Oren International. We have created a premium 12"x12" Oren's Original Pasteles Paper for all your holiday inspired cooking.

 

 

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Tags: Food Service Paper

Oren International Supports the 2022 National Manufacturing Day

Posted by Oren International on Fri, Oct 07, 2022

Manufacturing is one of the many thing s that has contributed to America’s success and it continues to propel our country’s economy. Today, U.S. manufacturing is responsible for producing 11.4 percent of the world's goods. U.S manufacturers contributed $2.773 trillion in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.


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Tags: Paper Converting, Industry News & Tips

Brand Your Food with Custom Printed Freezer Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Sep 14, 2022

Freezer paper is a polyethylene coated paper with many uses.  At Oren International, we offer Sentry Brand freezer papers in White and Natural colors, which are specially crafted to conform to the shape of the food item being wrapped, while the poly coating zips moisture in to prevent freezer burn.  Freezer paper is often used in delis, restaurants and grocery stores as a quick-serve sheet to wrap sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses. 

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Tags: Food Service Paper

A Few Things You Need to Know About Paper Converting and the Environment

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Aug 23, 2022

Many organizations today are aware of the importance of their impact on the environment, and take steps toward a more “green” approach. With this interest in preserving the environment, paper usage is often a hot topic. The ultimate question is: are paper products hurting or helping the environment?

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Tags: Paper Converting

Custom S.O.M. Multiwall Bags

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jul 26, 2022

Sewn Open Mouth Multiwall paper bags are often used as shipping and storage containers as well as packaging bulk materials. In many cases, design and production specialists can create and adapt multiwall bags that work for your specific needs, from a utility approach that simply identifies your product, to the more difficult task of grabbing the consumer’s attention at the point of sale.  Oren International manufactures both printed and unprinted SOM bags in a variety of sizes.

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Tags: Paper Converting

We Can Make Your Meat Look Good with Steak Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jun 28, 2022

 

  The average person probably might    not give the color of paper that sits      underneath a raw piece of meat a        whole lot of thought consciously.

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Tags: Food Service Paper

Celebrate Brisket and Burger Month by Becoming a Master Smoker

Posted by Mark Jones on Wed, May 11, 2022

The overwhelming popularity of brisket smoking has grown so much, that it has received a month-long celebration. The international "buzz" began years ago with a method created by Aaron Franklin, celebrity BBQ expert and owner of Franklin Barbecue, this classic Texas Barbecue dish is being savored by carnivores worldwide. While on the grill....go ahead and charbroil a few All-American burgers to celebrate them as well!

 

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Tags: Food Service Paper