The Managed System Approach
When we launched the MUST monitoring hardware and software system in 2008, we recognized the need to keep track of performance over time so we would know how and when to troubleshoot any issues. Machines naturally degrade over time, operators change, film...
The Big Picture of Sustainable Packaging
Achieving sustainability is not as easy as following a straightforward formula. We talked in an earlier post about the balancing act of cost, performance, and sustainability and how striking that balance is tricky yet attainable. Success in sustainability...
Why We Can’t Just Set It and Forget It
An ideal scenario with your end-of-line packaging operation would be to find a solution that works and stick to it. And by "works" you need equipment that doesn't fail and materials that can protect your product. And all at the lowest possible cost.Over...
Dominican Free Zone Association Cluster Meeting
Atlantic Caribbean in the Dominican Republic belongs to the Dominican Free Zone Association known as “Adozonas.”Adozonas and the Dominican Council of Free Zones (CNZF) are working together to implement programs to help the local economy. One program that...
How to Adjust Packaging to Avoid Load Damage
Sometimes change comes from within. And sometimes, it's handed down from the top. When an executive decision is made to change the formula in end-of-line packaging, there are usually sound business and sustainability goals at the heart of it. Removing...
The Balancing Act of Cost, Performance & Sustainability
There are many factors that go into the science of load containment and load stability. But among some of the most important factors we have to consider are those just outside of the scientific or engineering equation. These are the business factors of...
Commodity Grade Films vs. High Performance Stretch Film
When presented with choices about which type of stretch film to use in your packaging operation, you might think "Why should I pay more for a high performance film? What's the difference between this one and the lower-priced competitors?"Based on our...
Customer Spotlight – WP Rawl Farms
It starts with family. At WP Rawl Farms, farmers and workers plant, harvest, prepare and deliver products for customers, understanding that it's their teamwork that makes the whole operation successful. As individuals and as a company, they are dedicated...
Cubing Out A Trailer … Vertically
Sustainability in packaging comes in many forms. We've discussed how using high performance film with proper application actually reduces the amount of film used and eliminates damage to your products in transit (See: How to Use Less Stretch Film for...
Atlantic Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Registration in Summerville, S.C.
The Summerville, S.C. branch of Atlantic Packaging has achieved ISO 9001:2015 registration for sales and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies.Atlantic has developed an ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) with a common quality manual,...
How to Use Less Stretch Film for Better Sustainability
https://player.vimeo.com/video/346886063]/embed]The first of the Three R's in the popular waste hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is REDUCE. Individuals and corporations can follow the Three R's as a basic guideline in achieving better sustainability. ...
Atlantic Expansion Featured in Post and Courier
Atlantic is proud to be featured in the Post and Courier in an article highlighting our expansion in Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina. We established this location in 2007 and expanded the first time in 2014 upon acquisition of a Louisiana...