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Amanda Thomas

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Go the Extra Degree Today in Your Packaging

Go the Extra Degree Today in Your Packaging

Today is 2/12. Use today to power a train and start going the extra mile.

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Cheers to the New Year from Mold-Rite Plastics

Cheers to the New Year from Mold-Rite Plastics
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Guest Blog: Creative Ways People Are Repurposing Plastic Packaging

Guest Blog: Creative Ways People Are Repurposing Plastic Packaging

Our guest blogger, Anna Evans, gives insights and tips on how you can be creative with your old plastic packaging.  

With so much emphasis placed on sustainable packaging and recycling, consumers are trying to find new ways to keep plastic containers out of landfills. Today’s guest blogger, Anna Evans, gives us a new, creative spin on DIY projects that anyone can do at home.  

Since first being widely introduced in the 19th century, plastics have become an increasingly indispensable part of our...

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Part 2: 2015’s Top Food Industry Trends

Part 2: 2015’s Top Food Industry Trends

We gave you the first 5 trends this year, but the last five trends have also proven important in the food packaging market.

Earlier this year, we brought you the top 5 consumer trends in the food market predicted for 2015. In this special blog, we looked more closely at the bottom of the top 10 and evaluated whether they were accurately numbered in the beginning of the year. The study conducted by New Nutrition Business, (http://www.new-nutrition.com/report/showReport/1235) earlier this year...

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Special Discounted Offer From Mold-Rite: 2015 SupplySide West Expo

Special Discounted Offer From Mold-Rite: 2015 SupplySide West Expo

Be in Las Vegas on October 5th through the 9th  to see the newest developments in the pharmaceutical, personal care and food packaging markets.

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Hurry! Special Pricing on our MegaFlap Plastic Closure is Ending Soon!

Hurry! Special Pricing on our MegaFlap Plastic Closure is Ending Soon!

Our MegaFlap closure could be yours at a discounted rate, now through August 30th.

We are excited to announce that our Optifiber package has won the 2015 Silver Drug & Pharmaceutical award at the recent National Association of Container Distributors event. In recognition of this award utilizing our MegaFlap plastic closure, we're offering SPECIAL PRICING AND CUSTOMIZATION DISCOUNTS* on your first MegaFlap order, now through August 30! 

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MRP’s Flapper Closure Heats up the Competition for Ice Melt

MRP’s Flapper Closure Heats up the Competition for Ice Melt

With Ice Melt buying season upon us, we take a look at what's hot in the market.

Believe it or not, the Spring and Summer months are huge for the ice melt market. With sales soaring in the winter months, manufactures and packagers plan now for the upcoming season. There are many different options in the market when it comes to packaging. Some companies are switching to bags while others are looking for innovative ways to freshen their packaging.  

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INFOGRAPHIC: 7 Ways to Make an Impact with Decorative Closures

INFOGRAPHIC: 7 Ways to Make an Impact with Decorative Closures

MRP’s customized closures offer more than just making a package look nice.

When it comes to designing the perfect package, custom colors, stamping and embossing aren’t just for decoration. MRP Solutions’ customized closures can help build brand loyalty by being easily recognized, increase shelf impact with their unique design and help drive sales. The infographic states that 70% of purchasing decisions are made right at the shelf and 64% consumers may buy a product off of the shelf without...

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Safe Kids Day: Put Your CRC Containers Up High

Safe Kids Day: Put Your CRC Containers Up High

Medication safety. Child –resistant closures are not enough. Put medications out of reach of children. 

This Sunday, April 26, marks a very important day in children safety procedures. Presented by Nationwide Insurance, Safe Kids Day reaches out to parents and educates them how to prevent child related accidents.

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The MegaFlap® hits the Arnold Classic Show with Muscle

The MegaFlap® hits the Arnold Classic Show with Muscle

Our MegaFlap was well received during a consumer survey at the 2015 annual Arnold Classic Show.

The Arnold Classic is about two things: showcasing the hard work and dedication to fitness and what is new in the body building industry. From protein bars, drinks and powders to the newest shakers, the Arnold Classic brings in all of the top companies in the industry and their consumers to one place.

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