From the yearly archives: 2012
MARPOL changes prohibits garbage disposal at sea in 2013
On December 29, 2012
MARPOL is short for marine pollution, and is a standard for ship generated waste discharge. The standard was based on a treaty adopted in 1973 and later amended in 1978. The United States is one of nearly 100 countries that abide [...]
Lumber prices are expected to continue to rise in 2013 and 2014
On December 27, 2012
Lumber prices increased over 37% in 2012, mainly due to the continued growth in the housing industry. If the US housing market continues to rebound, the consensus seems to be that lumber prices in 2013 and 2014 will [...]
Packnet offers Kanban services to local customers
On December 20, 2012
In past blog posts, Packnet has written about lean manufacturing and designing special Kanban carts that match the specific manufacturing needs of our clients. There have been numerous other posts about how custom packaging and crating solutions can support our client’s lean manufacturing [...]
Did Hurricane Sandy significantly impact the lumber market?
On December 18, 2012
Will Hurricane Sandy cause a big spike in lumber demand? If you listen to some traders; the answer is yes. But if you look at history and logic; no. We are seeing some increases in lumber prices, some still based on the [...]
An environmental tax could impact the packaging and shipping industry
On December 13, 2012
One idea that may continue to gain momentum over the next few years is the implementation of an environmental tax. Such a tax would be based on the “carbon footprint” of a product. A carbon footprint is based on the [...]
Ocean shipping costs can dramatically change the cost advantage of Chinese labor
On December 11, 2012
Ocean shipping rates from China to US have experienced some very large increases recently. After rates dropped in 2011, we are seeing significant rate increases. This cost increase could translate to a $900.00 increase on a 20 ft [...]
Fiberboard is the low cost solution for many packaging requirements
On December 6, 2012
Packet prides itself on creating durable packaging solutions where the client has the option of reusing the package container. Interplant handling and tradeshow display transport are just a couple of the many applications for reusable packaging. Corrugate plastic is often [...]
Strong Housing in October translates to higher wood prices in November
On December 4, 2012
New housing starts continue to be strong and housing prices seem to be strengthening every month. The news in the housing market demonstrates that while much of the economy seems to be in the doldrums, this market segment continues [...]
Large format steel rule die cutting handles a lot of needs
On November 30, 2012
Some corrugated packaging solutions may involve containers that are fairly large. Many times the base of the container starts out as a flat sheet of corrugated plastic. In the concept development or prototype stage, Packnet normally uses a CNC [...]
Panel cutting is one of Packnet’s core competencies
On November 29, 2012
Many of Packnet’s custom packaging solutions require the use of panels in the fabrication of a crate or container. The panels are rectangular or square and can any size. Common materials are OSB, MDF, plastic corrugated, plywood and some laminates.
Packnet can [...]
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