Product Packaging Materials

The Pacific Northwest’s Packaging Materials Supplier

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You need product packaging materials that will do more than one thing. We get that. You already know how important your packaging materials are. Quality packaging can keep your products safe, improve their shelf life, and help your brand stand apart on crowded store shelves. But getting every part of your products' packaging right requires some serious expertise. That's where Summit Packaging comes in.

Our Product Packaging Manufacturers

When you work with Summit, you get access to the biggest and best packaging manufacturers in the industry. As expert reps for our manufacturing partners, we provide you with the packaging materials you need to better protect, sell, and promote your products whatever equipment you use. Along with these, we also work with other specialized companies to offer you the greatest possible variety in packaging supplies. If you need it, we can source it.

Whether you’re looking for packaging supplies for agricultural, industrial, or food products, our experts can assist you in finding the best materials for your needs, budget, and packaging equipment. We also help you save time and money by keeping you up to date on the latest products and innovations, so you can continually improve your operations.

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Types of packaging materials available

  • Flexible Food Packaging - There’s nothing more important than keeping your food products safe, fresh, and attractive. We can guide you towards the best flexible packaging materials for food products. To keep end users safe, our experts pour hours into understanding the barrier properties of all the materials we sell. As distributors, we work with multiple vendors, which allows us to find just the right product to work with your price point and application.
  • Autobag bags – We are a supplier of genuine APS Autobags. If you need poly bags on a roll, we can get you the bags designed to work perfectly with your machine.
  • Stand-up Pouches - Stand-up pouch bags have many advantages over flat packaging: they improve visibility and demand more attention on the shelves, they save you money on shipping because they weigh less than many other packaging options, and they allow you to get creative with your marketing message. Let us help you find the right stand-up solutions for your products.
  • Vacuum Packaging Pouches and Rollstock - When it comes to packaging, one size does not fit all. This is especially important with vacuum packaging for food products. Our experts offer the information and advice you need to be confident in your choice of packaging, whether you’re selling meats, seafood, cheeses, processed foods, frozen goods, or any other edible product. Vacuum and rollstock packaging also ensure airtight seals for non-edible products, keeping them sterile and intact.
  • Shrink Wrap Bags - Shrink wrap bags (or shrink bags) protect your food products and make them more appealing on store shelves. With so many choices available, it can be tough to make the right call. That’s where our expertise comes in. We can explain the differences between products while keeping you current on the latest offerings and improvements.
  • Void-Fill Cushioning - Void-filler and other package cushioning options are as varied and diverse as the products they protect. We can help you save money, create less waste, and cushion your shipments by matching you with the right, lightweight void-fill options.
  • Eco-friendly packaging materials – We offer paper-based void-fill products that are both recyclable and biodegradable, recyclable paper-based insulation, and air pillows for cushioning that are both recyclable and made from recycled plastic.
  • Printing Supplies and Thermal Transfer Ribbon – We can keep your packaging printers and imprinters supplied with everything you need to properly print and date your packaging materials. We can supply you with thermal transfer ribbon and ink, and solvent for your imprinting and ink jet systems.

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Common Questions

How do I improve product packaging?+

To improve product packaging, start upstream and work your way downstream. Once your finished product is ready to pack, what type of packaging will touch your product directly to help protect it from the outside world and protect the outside world from it? Some key elements include the right size to accommodate your product, how thick the packaging film needs to be, are there any biological considerations (e.g. water transfer, oxygen transfer, odor permeation), and how you want to incorporate marketing and branding on the packaging of your product. Once you have the first layer of packaging figured out, think downstream. How does it need to be packed for shipment into the supply chain? Will it go in a box or mailbag? Does it need cushioning so it doesn’t break while in transit? A good packaging partner like Summit Packaging can help you think through every step in the packaging process and supply you with everything you need.

What are the different types of packaging materials?+

The world of packaging materials is vast. Some of the most prominent packaging materials are vac pouches, roll-stock packaging, shrink wrap film, shrink wrap bags, stand-up pouches and bags on a roll. These flexible solutions provide a secure and sealed package around your product. Other materials include void-fill cushioning and thermal transfer ribbon, which provide protection and labeling choices.

What packaging materials can be recycled+

Paper, glass, and aluminum are curbside recyclable in most counties. Check with your local government to see which plastics (HDPE, PET, PVC, PP, LDPE) are curbside recyclable, which are store-front only recyclable, and which are not recyclable at all.

Where to buy product packaging+

Product packaging for home businesses and small operations can be sourced from online providers like Amazon. However, if you’re looking for product packaging to be run on commercial packaging equipment, your best bet is to work with an expert distributor of packaging materials like Summit Packaging. These vendors are well versed in a full range of materials, knowledgeable about compatibility with your packaging machines, and will have relationships with multiple suppliers so that they can find the best deal for you.

Which packaging materials are biodegradable+

Paper is biodegradable. More and more materials are now being produced with starch or plant based materials like PLA, thus making them biodegradable. Some plastics may include additives that are able to biodegrade/decompose once interacting with biologically active landfills.

Why product packaging is important+

Your product packaging is important for several reasons. It can keep your product safe from harm while it’s on the shelf and prolong the shelf-life of a perishable item. Depending on the packaging material, it can allow customers to see your product. Your packaging is also your main in-store marketing tool. Finding a qualified vendor with expertise in material structures, barrier properties, machine compatibility, and marketing potential, is very important. With today’s global supply chains, you also want a partner like Summit Packaging that can use its expertise in sourcing so you can avoid product delays and get the best deal on your materials.

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