Packaging Systems, in partnership with BioSolutions, is introducing a line of cleaning products that have been formulated with the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency and carry the EPA "Design for the Environment" seal.  These products are all neutral pH, nontoxic, biodegradeable, dye free and fragrance free.  These Clean & Green products are:

• Clean&Green General Purpose Cleaning Concentrate - a concentrated, versatile cleaner formulated to take on a wide range of cleaning jobs.  It is able to power off even stubborn soils and greases from any surface not harmed by water.  Dilute it for use in a pail with a sponge, spray bottles, in mob buckets, floor scrubbers or pressure washers.
• Clean&Green Super Concentrate Cleaner - A more highly concentrated version of the above product and packaged in premeasured two ounce, five ounce and fifteen ounce packets to deliver the proper dilution for use in buckets, auto and ride-on scrubbers.
• Clean&Green Ready-to-use Super D Degreaser -This ready-to-use spray and wipe cleaner and degreaser packs the punch you need to tackle the most demanding jobs and loosens soil on contact for quick, easy removal.
• Clean&Green Window & Glass Cleaner - In addition to windows and glass, this neutral pH cleaner is ideal for polished surfaces such as chrome and stainless steel.  Safe on plexiglass too.
• Clean&Green Tile & Grout Cleaner - This neutral pH floor cleaner is safe to use on any tile, grout or fiberglass surface.
• Clean&Green Granite Cleaner - In addition to granite, this cleaner is ideal for polishingcomposit material, glass tops as well as plexiglass.

What are your Green Goals?  Have they been defined yet?  Let Packaging Systems help you answer these questions.  Go to our web site: www.packaging-systems.com and click on the "Green Goals" page for items that will help you attain those goals.  If you are planning to establish a program Packaging Systems can assist you in starting a program.  Our approach is based on providing you with Green products, a recycling audit, methods and services for complete recycling programs. 

Twenty first century technology applied to one of the oldest carton sealing methods aptly describes the Phoenix Evolution line of water activated tape dispensers.  Tried and true dispensing, a three brush system and gillotine tape cutting are combined with state of the art electronic key pad for tape length.  More innovation with Electronic Eye technology for hands free dispensing, an Electronic Ink Jet Print engine for custom messages printed as the tape is dispensed.  A programmable keyboard allows for instant message change.  Custom logos and fonts can also be printed.

Manual Phoenix tape dispensers are available where electricity is not convient or the volumn  of cartons is low.  Find out more at www.packaging-systems.com 

Stop tossing stretch wrap in the dumpster you are filling it mostly with air.  Now you can conveniently bale retained stretch wrap and recycle it with the Orwak Model 3100 Front loading baler.  This compact baler requires only 6 square feet of floor space.  It operates on single phase 115 volt power and is only 6 feet 7 inches high. 

Bale size is a cube approximately 24" overall and weighs up to 150 pounds.  The bale is tied manually under pressure using two soft polyester bands from build in spools.

Now that you have baled your stretch wrap you can contact Packaging Systems and make arrangements for proper recycling. 

As you are well aware, the packaging industry continues to face an unprecedented escalation in the cost of utilities, freight, and core raw materials used to manufacture steel, plastics, and paper.
Since the beginning of 2008, crude oil has spiked and continues to set record high closing prices on a weekly basis. With that, freight surcharges of 18-23% continue to plague the movement of inbound and outbound freight within the transportation industry.

Additional Cost Drivers through June 2008:
Natural Gas up 83% Poly Resins up 53%
Paper Prices Up 10% Acrylic up 21%
Increase Export Demand Weak US Dollar

The factors currently affecting our cost are driven by market trends that are not within our control and regretfully, we have been hit very hard with numerous price increases. Packaging Systems continues to implement internal efficiency initiatives in an effort to offset further increases and maintain your competitiveness in the marketplace. As Supply Chain managers, we continue to monitor market conditions and will keep you apprised as additional information becomes available.

We appreciate and value your business. Thank you for your continued support of our products and services. Our Motto: “Lowest Cost per Load Effectively and Environmental shipped” means more in today’s marketplace then ever before.