Industry News 

     and Specials

 

    December 2013

In This Issue
No More Flo-Pack
Sometimes You Need to Wonder
Employee News
Happy Holidays
Fifty Years Later
Industry Pricing Notices
Happy Hiolidays
MHSNJ

No More 

Flo-Pack

FP Industries Announces  Product Discontinuation

Since their introduction of Loosefill products over forty five years ago, FP International has been a market leader developing 

environmentally friendly and innovative products.

 

On December 31, FP's Newark, Delaware plant will cease producing loosefill, and for all of us at One Pack, we're bummed!
 
It is our opinion that FP made one of the finest loosefill products available and we are sorry to see them go

 

Everyone hates foam chips! 

 

The manufacturer hates them because they are no longer profitable.  

 

The truck driver hates them because shipping air is not profitable.  

 

The distributor hates them because they take up so much space for such little profit.

 

And, finally, the end user hates them because because they are annoying to clean up and dispose of.

 

But the truth is the foam chip is still very cost conscience and does an incredible job protecting whatever is being shipped.

 

So, what's next?  Other types of foam chips, of course. Actually, the next generation of chip isn't made of foam but of a by-product of wheat.

 

Once our Super 8's have been exhausted from inventory, we will start distributing Pak Natural, a fairly new product manufactured by Sealed Air.

 Pak Natural is an all natural product that is 100% biodegradable and recyclable. We think you'll like it.  Yes, Pak Natural will cost a bit more but now that FP is out of the picture, all competing foam chips will cost more money.

 

Feel free to give us a call with any questions or click on the link below to see more about Pak Natural.

 

Click Here To See More About Pak Natural

Sometimes You Need To Wonder
Exclusive: Skydivers' Miraculous Escape As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Wisconsin

The video is chilling.
During the last jump of the evening, two planes collide and a wing breaks off in flight.

Employee News
George Started a Band   
You may talk with George about your cargo control or packaging needs, but did you know George is also a musician?
 
His Band "City Hicks" is practicing every week and will be performing at a venue near you soon.
 
Your Opinion counts.
  
We always look forward to the feedback this newsletter creates.
  
Please let us know what's on your mind and what we can do to make our monthly communication more interesting or valuable. 
  

Fred Gerstler
One Pack, LLC.
Used Equipment,
Great Deals 
One Pack has several pieces of equipment that would make a great addition to your facility. 

Table Top Strapping Machines Available,
Strarting at 

$600.00


X-Rite Model #706 Shrink Tunnel and L-Sealer Combo
Very nice older unit, great for small jobs. 16"x 16" L Sealer

$1,200.00


Orion FA-55
Orion FA-55
Fully Automatic
Stretch Wrap
Machine, 


$22,000.00


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May You and Your Family Enjoy a Healthy, Prosperous 2014
Fifty Years Later, May We Always Remember 

  


Regardless of your political affiliation, on Friday, November 22, 1963, at 12:30 PM Central Standard Time, our president was taken from us
INDUSTRY PRICING ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Price Increases 
* FP will increased their complete product line 7% 
  to 9% effective November 25
* Samuel Strapping announced a 3% to 5% 
  increase on Steel Strapping effective December 2
 
Price Decreases
  Nothing at this Time
Happy Holidays
May You Have a
Wonderful Holiday
Season Filled With Joy,
Health and Prosperity
The Material Handling Society Of New Jersey
 
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Picking Technology Roundtable
December 4, 2013 5:00 PM
Edison NJ
 
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