PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Freezer paper is a polyethylene coated paper with many uses.  At Oren International, we offer Sentry Brand freezer papers, 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. 

Quality, price and availability of products and services are top reasons for searching for a new paper converter.   Does your paper converter have all the characteristics and capabilities you require, such as custom work from 96 inches to 1 inch?  From sheeting, and slitting to polycoating and custom work, know what you need jumping in. Use this checklist to make the best decision. Your paper converting company should:

When ordering custom sheeting, it is important that you’re equipped with the right questions to ensure you choose a company that has the capability of meeting your needs.  We’ve compiled 5 questions to ask before you commit:

At Oren International, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to expand our list of services and upgrade our facilities to offer our clients the latest in paper converting technology.

You are surely still swooning over black kraft paper’s many creative possibilities, but have you taken the time to appreciate its most common and utilitarian use?

Emerging out of its stereotypical role as picture frame liner and stepping into the spotlight as so much more, we present to you, the amazing uses of Black Kraft Paper.  

Flexographic printing is the 21^st century version of the letterpress. What is flexographic printing? In short, it’s a printing process that uses a flexible relief plate (hence the “flexo” in flexographic).

With the rising popularity of technology such as eBooks and digital readers, and easy access to smartphones and tablets, traditional paper mills now have the opportunity to create new products in different sectors and industries. Last week we attended the Paper Week 2013 Conference in Chicago, which is a large paper industry event Hosted by the American Forest & Paper Association and the NPTA Alliance. After admiring the green Chicago River in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we discussed new product innovations with several paper mills, industry partners, customers and paper brokers.

Many companies today want to be sure their customers know where their paper rolls come from. More businesses are looking for paper made of pulp that comes from a forest certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The FSC ensures that forests are managed with the highest environmental standards.

Natural and organic foods, which were once sequestered in small health food stores, now play a prominent role in most of the mainstream grocery stores in the U.S.  With the total revenue for organic foods surpassing $30 billion in 2012, it’s no surprise that most major grocery stores are dedicating valuable real estate to this market.