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At PPC Flex, we create articles to help you understand the flexible packaging process. Check back in regularly to our flexible packaging blog for the latest tips and tricks.

Our Lot Traceability Policy

Lot Traceability As a custom products converter, the specified film and quantity is ordered specifically for each printed, laminated or otherwise, converted job. No raw materials nor finished goods are generally stored or warehoused without specific request and agreement from …
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Benefits of Blown Film Extrusion for Packaging

Blown Film Extrusion Could Help You Lower Costs and Stand Out in a Crowded Market From food-safe bags to industrial films, blown film extrusion has transformed how businesses produce high-quality packaging materials at scale. It provides superior strength, customization options, …
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Antistats Are Not Amine Free

Antistats are not typically amine free. Antistats contain a tertiary amine which is reputed to be able to crack polycarbonate circuit boards. It is the two free hydrogen tails formed by an ethoxylated fatty amine that allows the antistat to …
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Antiblock Scuffing of Polyethylene Films

Antiblock Antiblocking agents come in various forms. The most common is silica, which is a more scientific term for a finely ground sand. A form typically used and a larger word for the same is “diatomaceous earth”. The layman’s term …
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New Owners in Place at Fisher Container

New Owners in Place at Fisher Container After nearly 50 years, Don Fisher is selling his namesake flexible packaging business to a well-known financial firm along with a packaging executive and management. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners is joining with packaging …
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Additional Quality Information

Peace of Mind – that’s what the uncompromising standards of quality of Fisher Container products has brought to our customers for the past 40 years. When you order from Fisher Container, you can rest assured that we will get your …
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Low Density Poly vs. Linear Low Density

Low Density Poly vs. Linear Low Density How it’s made & different applications. You’ll notice that the immediate difference between Low Density and Linear Low Density is that one is linear and the other is not. Both refer to low …
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PPC Flexible Packaging ™ is now G7 certified

PPC Flexible Packaging Gains G7 Certification In keeping with our commitment to stay on the cutting edge, we’re proud to announce that PPC Flexible Packaging ™ has obtained the GRACoL G7 Certification, making us a G7 Master Printer. “We have …
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