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Take a look under the hood on what it takes to bring a Costco Wholesale pallet to life! From printing to manufacturing to assembly and logistics - we do it all. Our team directly helped write Costco Wholesale's new packaging guidelines and have been supporting Costco since the early 80's - so its safe to say there's few teams out there with more experience. Reach out to us to find out more about Costcos new guidelines! www.goberkley.com

🛑 Costco Wholesale's SURPRISE Memorial Day Closure 🛑 Why? Its simple. Prioritizing employee well-being. We at Berkley love Costco's dedication to their employees. Let's appreciate those who serve us every day!

🥒 Grillo's Pickles finally redesigned its notoriously awful lid, and the internet is happy again 🥒 🔧 🥛 Form Factor Innovation: Simplified designs, like Grillo's new twist-top lid, enhance usability and reduce frustration. 👁️ Brand Identification: Unique packaging helps customers easily recognize and connect with your brand. 🌟 Enhanced Customer Experience: Intuitive packaging boosts satisfaction and loyalty. 📈 Market Differentiation: Stand out on the shelves with distinct and functional packaging solutions. 🌍 Sustainability: Eco-friendly designs resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers.

📦 Mastering Amazon's SIPP Requirements! 📦 Navigating Amazon's SIPP (Ships in Product Packaging) program can be complex. Here’s what brands need to know: 🔧 Detailed Guidelines: Packaging must protect products without additional shipping boxes. 📏 Dimensional Limits: Comply with size and weight constraints for cost efficiency. 📦 Durability Testing: Pass rigorous drop and compression tests to ensure safety. 🌍 Sustainability: Use eco-friendly materials to align with Amazon’s environmental goals. 📈 Certification: Obtain Amazon's certification to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Stay ahead with SIPP-compliant packaging! #PackagingDesign #AmazonSIPP #ECommerce #Sustainability #Compliance

🚚 Navigating Walmart Shipping: Collect vs. Prepaid 📦 Deciding how to ship products to Walmart? Here’s a quick breakdown of your options: Collect Shipping 🔄 Pros: Save on upfront costs. Walmart handles payments directly! Cons: Less control over logistics. You adhere to Walmart’s schedule. Prepaid Shipping 💳 Pros: Full control over carriers and schedules. Optimize your logistics and potentially save! Cons: Higher initial expenses. Requires in-depth freight management. 🔍 Key Takeaway: Your choice depends on your business’s financial flexibility and logistical needs. Want control? Go Prepaid. Need to manage cash flow? Consider Collect.

We love our Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems cutting table! Need a sample or short run production cut quick? Nothing beats it! Kongsberg cutting tables have a variety of capabilities, including: ✂ Cutting and milling Kongsberg tables can cut, score, and mill at high speeds. The XP cutting table can cut at a top speed of 100 m/minute. 🤝 Material handling Kongsberg tables can handle a wide range of materials, including corrugated, foam, wood, plastics, and solid board. The XP cutting table can cut several materials at its top speed. 🛠 Tooling Kongsberg tables come with a wide range of specialty tools, including the MultiCUT-HP tool head, which can mill, contour cut, route, drill, polish, and engrave. 🖥 Job setup Kongsberg tables have a system that can memorize job setups, which saves time between jobs. 💽 CAD file transfer Kongsberg tables can directly transfer CAD files to the table, eliminating the need for die cutting in most cases.

🌱 How Walmart's Massive Scale is Pioneering Sustainability Through Packaging🌱 🌱 The retail titan said it will “right-size” many appliance packages, reducing the use of Styrofoam and plastic.🌱 Here’s how they're using their scale to set new standards in eco-friendly packaging: Ambitious Goals: Walmart aims for all its packaging to be 100% recyclable, reusable, or industrially compostable by 2025, setting a high bar in the industry. Leveraging Scale for Change: With its massive reach, Walmart has the unique ability to influence both supply chains and consumer habits, pushing for widespread adoption of sustainable packaging practices. Partnering for Progress: By collaborating with suppliers and environmental experts, Walmart is spearheading innovations that make sustainable packaging more accessible and cost-effective. Supporting Circular Economy: Investments in recycling infrastructure by Walmart not only reduce waste but also promote a circular economy, proving that large corporations can lead in environmental stewardship. Commitment to Transparency: Walmart's regular updates on their sustainability progress underscore their commitment to transparency, encouraging other corporations to follow suit. As Walmart continues to integrate sustainability into its operations, it sets an example for how large-scale retail can significantly contribute to environmental goals.

📦 🥊 Understanding ISTA (SHIP TESTING): A Technical Overview 📦 🥊 ISTA - International Safe Transit Association testing is a critical component in the development of packaging that withstands the rigors of transportation and supply chain. This type of testing provides a structured approach to evaluating package integrity under various conditions. Here's a concise overview focusing on the technical aspects: Test Categories: ISTA categorizes its tests into series, each designed for different packaging scenarios and product types. These range from basic tests (Series 1) that assess the impact of fixed displacement vibration and shock, to complex simulations (Series 6) that include multiple hazard elements experienced during shipments across global supply chains. Mechanical Tests: These are pivotal in evaluating a package's durability against physical forces such as impact, compression, and vibration. Common mechanical tests include: Drop Test: Assesses the impact resistance of a package when dropped from various heights. Vibration Test: Simulates the vibrations a package would experience during transportation to identify potential weaknesses. Compression Test: Measures the package’s ability to withstand forces that might occur during stacking during transit. Climate Tests: Essential for determining how environmental factors affect packaging materials and the integrity of the enclosed product. These tests typically involve: Temperature and Humidity Cycling: This tests the package’s resilience to extreme temperatures and varying humidity levels. Water Resistance: Evaluates how exposure to moisture affects the packaging and its contents. Simulation Tests: ISTA's most comprehensive tests involve simulating the specific transportation environment. For example, Series 3 tests are designed to mimic particular shipping routes incorporating multiple test types to reflect real-world conditions. Compliance and Certification: Adhering to ISTA standards not only ensures product safety but also facilitates regulatory compliance and reduces the risk of product loss. ISTA provides certifications that affirm a company's adherence to best practices in packaging development.

We've been working with #Costco to standardize TTR Cards Displays and few have executed things as well as this display from #apple When there is no active display, its all about the Wedge height keeping things tidy. Great work Mike Lightfeldt and special thanks to David Deming for all the help putting together our Guidelines