PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Oren International will be traveling to the Big Apple for Paper2014 at the end of the month where we will participate in sessions about the latest paper industry news and network with other executives. Having attended this event in the past, we can’t wait to see what Paper2014 has in store in NYC this year.

Most companies would agree that boosting their brand visibility is a good thing. Although there are many different ways to market your business, sometimes the most compelling methods are the most simple. Getting your name out to your customers can be as easy as working with what you already have. Do you often wrap or package your products with paper? Custom printed Linerboard for industrial use, wrapping or packaging is one more way to boost your brand.

Imagine shipping large items without a pallet. Using boxes alone could make your shipment more vulnerable to damage and increase your packaging expenses. Because of this, more companies are using pallets for delivery as an easy way to cheaply transport large items. Using pallets also decreases the chance for damages because a secure forklift handles your items rather than individuals who might drop or misplace boxes.  

Oren International will be living up to its name and traveling abroad next week accompanying Governor Rick Scott on a trade mission to the Dominican Republic. Oren President, Alan NeSmith, will be representing the company as a leader in the paper converting industry and discussing trade opportunities.

Most of us have seen the popular AT&T commercial where a businessman asks children simple questions. “What’s better, bigger or smaller? Faster or slower?” The amusing answers that follow point out the simplicity of the question. The same could be asked about your restaurant’s sandwich wrap and tray liner. What’s better, boring or custom printed? Although there are many uses for plain butcher paper, custom branded paper can associate your name with the quality product you offer.

For tube and core manufacturers, alignment and precision are key in producing a great product. But what if your paper components aren’t getting along? There’s no way around a tube or core that isn’t adhered correctly. Before you throw out your adhesive, consider if your paper components are the problem first.

Many people in the food service industry need a special type of paper to store meat, fish and poultry in the freezer for extended periods of time. When searching for the right paper, a common mistake is to seek out wax coated butcher paper. Did you know that wax coated butcher paper is actually a thing of the past?

We often talk about creative ways to use butcher paper. Because of its versatility, butcher paper is often used in the food service industry as a sandwich or meat wrap, tray liner and tabletop cover. 

As a paper converting company specializing in slitting, sheeting, flexographic printing, coating, laminating and custom printing, everything we do involves paper. It’s our passion to exceed our client's expectations with regard to quality. But, we can't convert paper without great quality paper to start with.

Butchers and grocery store owners know the importance of steak paper to enhance their meat displays. Steak paper makes meat stand out and improves its appearance by using different colors. Meat also appears more fresh and high quality when resting on a complementary hued steak paper instead of Styrofoam or another bland alternative. So, if you use steak paper, you shouldn’t have a problem, right? Actually, that might not be the case. Take a look at how the sizing of your steak paper affects your meat display: