THE HUMBLE CARDBOARD JUST GOT POSH: THANK YOU GOOGLE
There is something unique about the Google logo. Do you know what it is? If you look closely you will find that the innovative minds at this global tech giant have sneakily introduced ‘green’ – a secondary color – amidst the primary hues of red, blue and yellow. This stands for the subtle rebellion that […]
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Posted in: Cardboard
M & M Box Proudly Participates in MFG Day this October 2nd!
The upcoming Manufacturing Day celebration is the go-to event showcasing modern manufacturing and was created to inspire those who are either established or starting out in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of manufacturing. MFG Day celebrates the next generation of those who will be leading the way in manufacturing innovation and greatness. Normally this event […]
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Posted in: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Day
Safety
It doesn’t matter what job you work – whether you are an office worker, working on a manufacturing floor, involved in the transport of goods, or any other profession – there is always the issue of safety. Staying safe at work should be the primary goal of all workers and companies, as the goals of […]
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Subscription Boxes: Marrying Doorstep Convenience With The Element Of Surprise For A Thriving Business Model
People love receiving surprises – the pleasant kind. There is the anticipation of treasures unveiled and the enjoyment of welcoming new gifts into life. And the subscription box industry capitalizes on this basic tendency to pamper buyers and earn profits. It is extremely easy for someone – say a beauty product aficionado to go online […]
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Posted in: Cardboard
Tags: Boxes, Monthly, Packaging, Subscription boxes
Cardboard Boat Regatta
When most people think about the durability of cardboard, they imagine how many bottles a particular box can hold and how heavy those bottles can be. But have you ever thought how well your cardboard box can hold up when it has to get two teenagers across a swimming pool? Probably not. But a physics […]
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Posted in: Cardboard
Tags: Boats, Corrugated, Reagtta, STEM
The TICCIT to Sustainability
One of the key buzzwords in manufacturing in recent year has been sustainability. As manufacturers, we have realized that responsible, sustainable manufacturing practices are the way into the future. Eco-conscious, sustainable production is good for our environment, our community, and our business. As part of a sector that can do great things with sustainability, we […]
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Posted in: Recycled Packaging Materials
Tags: Cardboard, Chipboard, Manufacturing, Recycle, Sustainability
How the Cardboard Box Was Invented
Sometimes to really appreciate something that is so simple, like a cardboard box, requires no more than a little imagination or, perhaps, some research into the past. That which we take for granted often can be the most sorely missed from the day-to-day. Imagine No Cardboard Imagine all those trips to the post office to […]
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Posted in: Paperboard
Tags: Cardboard, Chipboard, History, Packaging, Paperboard
FOLDING CARTON BOOT-CAMP: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CARTONS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
In every industry excellence comes with practice and the dissemination of the latest information around trends and processes. Cartons are no different. With several environmental concerns plaguing packaging in general, cartons made of recycled paper have been touted as a compromise between deforestation and non-biodegradable choke up or pollution. The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is […]
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Posted in: Paperboard
Tags: Cardboard, Carton, Packaging, Paperboard Packagaing Council
Illinois Manufacturing Facts
In the whole of the United States, manufacturing provides an estimated 17.6 million jobs, which is approximately one in six of the jobs in the private-sector. This means that about 9 percent of the workforce is employed directly in manufacturing. In Illinois alone, manufacturing accounts for a whopping 12 percent of the state’s total economic […]
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Posted in: Manufacturing
Tags: Factory, Food and Beverage, Illinois, Industry
The 8th Largest Economy In The World And On The Verge Of Its Second Awakening
Manufacturing is the life-blood of a country. Without the continuous growth of this sector, the growth of an economy is far from possible. The United States has always been the home of the brave and the land of the free. As one of the super powers of the world, manufacturing has been an imperative of […]
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Posted in: Manufacturing
Tags: Great Recession, Reshoring, US Economy