Author Archives: Dennis Smith

Looming Changes in FedEx and UPS Dimensional Weight Pricing

By: Dennis Smith - Packaging Specialist Effective December 29, 2014, UPS is changing to Dimensional Weight Shipping pricing for its ground services with FedEx implementing their changes January 1, 2015. Experts claim that 33% of all Ground shipments will be … Continue reading

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TUG 2014 (The United Group) National Conference (April 6-9, 2014)

By: Dennis Smith - Packaging Specialist ACH Foam Technologies will be attending our second annual TUG (The United Group) Conference in San Diego April 6-9, 2014 as a Preferred Supplier. Last year’s conference was an overall success for the various … Continue reading

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Responsible Packaging

By: Dennis Smith, Packaging Specialist From Greener Packaging Magazine (Durable & Responsible) – “Many are not aware polystyrene (EPS) packaging is recyclable and is being recycled successfully by businesses and consumers across the United States. The 2010 Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) … Continue reading

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TUG 2013 National Conference (April 16-19)

By: Dennis Smith, Packaging Specialist TUG (The United Group) is a member-owned nationwide marketing and sales organization of members and suppliers that work together to provide opportunities to develop relationships between members and a variety of suppliers in packaging, packaging … Continue reading

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EPS Manufacturing

By: Dennis Smith - Packaging Specialist EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) Foam that is manufactured from EPS Resin is a closed-cell, lightweight and rigid material used in a range of applications from specialized packaging to cold-chain shipment of food, pharmaceuticals, wine, and … Continue reading

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