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Water Activated Tape | Corrugated Cartons

By: Better Packages
May 27th, 2020

Supporting its corporate sustainability efforts, Interape Polymer Group, Better Packages’ parent company, announced that its line of Water-Activated Paper Tapes (unreinforced) has been certified recyclable.

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E-commerce | Packing & Shipping Tips | Corrugated Cartons

By: Better Packages
January 14th, 2020

Whether you are starting a business or adding a new offering to your product line, it is important to consider how you will package items for shipping. In particular, the type of carton you use is crucial. Many businesses choose cardboard boxes, but are they right for your needs?

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Guide For Tape Dispensing Performance Solutions

If you are shipping cartons directly to your customers, you know the importance of choosing proper packaging to ensure the safety of your products throughout the fulfillment process.

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Better Packages | Tape Dispensers | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
December 18th, 2019

There is plenty of scientific evidence and real-life experience in shipping departments proving that gummed tape is an excellent choice for fast, efficient, and effective sealing of cartons. Also called water-activated tape (WAT), kraft paper tape, and brown paper tape, it produces a strong, secure, one-strip seal. When you’ve decided on gummed paper tape, your next consideration is which type of gummed tape dispenser to use. For many shipping departments, nothing less than Better Packages gummed tape dispensers will do. They are durably engineered, user friendly, and reliable. But which model is right for your business? This blog post will help you decide.

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Packing & Shipping Tips | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
December 9th, 2019

The holidays come up fast for e-commerce companies every year, and this year is no exception. That’s great news for businesses, but if you oversee the department packing and shipping those orders, it's sure to be a challenging season.

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Packing & Shipping Tips | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
November 18th, 2019

If you are tasked with ensuring that your packaging and shipping operations run smoothly and without interruption, it is critical that you keep your team supplied with the materials they need to be productive. It is also important that you do what you can to control shipping-related costs. Buying shipping supplies in bulk can help you achieve both your operational and financial goals.

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Packing & Shipping Tips | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
November 11th, 2019

Gummed paper tape, also called water-activated tape or WAT, provides many advantages over other types of packing tape, including faster application, a professional one-strip seal, enhanced security, and branding opportunity. If you’ve made the switch to gummed tape, there are best practices that can help you maximize the value of your investment.

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Automotive | Safety | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
November 4th, 2019

Getting heavy automotive parts to your customers safely and securely can be challenging. From engines to hubcaps to transmissions or wheels, it's important to choose the right shipping materials that can withstand the weight. In this post, we cover 4 key shipping details to consider to ensure that your car parts and packaging all stay intact during transit.

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Automotive | E-commerce | Packing & Shipping Tips

By: Better Packages
October 28th, 2019

The online retail market for aftermarket automotive parts and accessories continues to grow at a rapid rate. In fact, according to findings from Hedges & Company, auto parts sales influenced by digital is likely to grow to $152 billion by 2021. This means that the challenges associated with packaging and shipping automotive parts and supplies need to be addressed quickly and efficiently.

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Tape Dispensers | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
October 21st, 2019

As the person who oversees your company’s shipping operations, you know as well as anyone (and probably better than anyone) the tools you and your team need to be successful. However, you also understand how challenging it can be to change the status quo.

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Packing & Shipping Tips | Water Activated Tape

By: Better Packages
September 16th, 2019

If you oversee a packaging and shipping operation, you know that even though we’re still enjoying late summer/early fall, the holiday season will be here in the blink of an eye. You also know that the key to profitability in the busy months ahead will be shipping efficiency and operations productivity.