Gummed shipping tape seals corrugated cartons, paper mailers, and other shipping products. The thin consistency of the tape can be used to create seals that do not contain wrinkles. A manual gummed tape dispenser is a product that will improve efficiency and prevent messy work areas.  The Principle Behind Gummed Tape Gummed tape contains an adhesive that needs to be moistened. When water comes into contact with the adhesive, the gumminess of the adhesive is engaged. [Read More]

Do you run a business that ships items that are fragile and cannot be treated roughly during the shipping process? If so, you may have heard about impact indicators that can be put on shipping boxes and identify if an item was treated too roughly by the shipping company. Here are a few reasons that it is worth using an impact indicator.  They Are Easy To Use One of the nice things about cargo impact indicators is that they are incredibly easy to use. [Read More]

If you're running a business, there's a good chance you've used freight shipping to get products or materials to and from suppliers. Freight companies transport all sorts of things for businesses –– from raw materials and components to entire finished products. But what do these companies actually transport? Here's a look at some of the most common items freight carriers move for businesses. Raw Materials If your business uses raw materials –– whether it's lumber for a construction company or steel for a manufacturing operation –– freight companies can transport them for you. [Read More]

Do you sell merchandise via a website and have to mail out a large number of packages on a regular basis? If you have a decent-sized customer base but would like to attract more repeat customers, reconsider the way you are sending out your merchandise. The packaging and content on the exterior of the packaging can have an impact on customers continuing to order your products. For example, something as simple as changing the look of your shipping labels can impress customers to the extent of making additional orders. [Read More]