Do you need to Place a Custom Order?
As the 2nd Part to our "Process of Custom Packaging" is to inform our customers and potential customers the Life Cycle of an Order.
With our outstanding customer service available 8am-5pm, M-F we want to make things as easy as possible when it comes to placing an order/receving it.
We would like to take this opprotunity to show you the 6 Steps to our Life Cycle of an "Order" with Premier Protect Packaging.
"Application Process"
This process could possibly take up to 2 weeks to finalize based on how quick your references respond to us. If you need a custom order soone than that, i suggest getting your references in contact ASAP with our Accounts Payable division.
"Request a Quote"
If you are unsure of what size Bubble, Foam or Spun Bond, to use or even what material is best for impact protection or surface protection, you should contact us. We also want you to feel comfortable with the product we are quoting you, so don't hesitate to ask for Samples!
We typically quote a quantity that you would typically use in a month; if you are unsure of that amount we can give you a "minimum run" quanity. A quote stays active for a month in our system and we can always do a re-quote based on possible price changes due to raw material. When you are ready to order the product we quoted, it's as easy as turning that quote into a Purchase Order, which leads us to the next step.
"Place Order/Order Confirmation"
Placing an order is as easy as sending a Fax over to us with a Purchase order number and who it's for. Once you are established in our database, we are able to attach your order and confirm it to you via email.
Changing Order: If you would like to change something within your order, it would have to depend on the item and how long after the order had been placed. If order was only quoted and not ordered, we can do a re-quote on item if a month out.
Bulk Orders: Each item has different price breaks due to the yield & cost of raw material. Larger quantities ordered will always carry a lower price.
"Production"
Custom orders take approximately 2-3 weeks. A few reasons for that... one being that sometimes raw material needs to be ordered, large orders are being processed on certain machines and/or we have many orders to be filled. We try to work to accommodate special rush request, so please call customer service if you need support with an order that is Hot! All of our machines run 24/7 and we stick to our lead times.
Stock Items: Our 3/16 Bubble Out Bags with Lip and Tape along with our 3/32 PE Foam Stock bags. Pouch sizes range from 3 x 4 to 18 x 24.
"Delivery"
For shipping and delivery we will go with the most cost effective way. (UPS, LTL (Less-Than Truck Load), Truck Load, & Local Carrier) If you have a specific carrier that you like and want us to use, feel free to make the suggestion and we will do what you are used to.
As for customer pick up, we do offer that at our location. If you request that option, we will call you to let you know when your order is ready for pick up.
"Payment"
As of right now we only accept Checks, we hope to build with online ordering in the future and with accepting Credit cards but we want to maintain that personal touch with our customers.
If you are still unsure of our prodcuts and what we can do for you, please request a Sample Kit 2012 or view our Brochure for more information! We will send that out as soon as we get your request!
Premier Protective Packaging:
"The Process of Custom Packaging - Part 1 of 6"
This 6 Part series will help you learn the essentials of Custom Packaging and how we, at Premier Protective Packaging can take your "Order" and give you the high quality custom product you deserve, with on time delivery and total satisfaction!
What is Custom Packaging?
The best way to explain what Custom Packaging is, is that it's a Non-stock product in our warehouse made for a specific part or application that we can provide to you. We specialize in unique custom packaging applications using Foam, Bubble, and Non-Woven/Spun Bond materials.
Our Mission: is to supply our customers with high quality protective packaging products, on time delivery and total satisfaction.
As you sit at your desk, wondering how am i going to create a custom package... look at a previous blog post called "8 Questions to ask yourself" to get the ball rolling.
Our manufacturing technology utilizes state of the art sheet, bag making and laminating equipment that allows us to produce custom packaging solutions for the most challenging packaging applications.
Do you need Foam sheets, a Bubble Bag or a Tube with specific Length & Width? 
The picture to the right gives you an idea of what we will need from you. It also gives you a visual on a what a 3/16 bubble out bag with Lip & Tape looks like.
- What is the Length you need?
- What is the Width?
- Do you need a lip & Tape for a self seal?
- Are you looking for Surface Protection or Impact Protection?
We might suggest a few options on applications to use based on what your product is and how your product goes through the shipping process. There are minimum run rates, but we suggest you give us a monthly quantity to potentially receive price backs. Each item has different price breaks due to the yield & cost of raw material and larger quantities ordered will always carry a lower price!
Benefits of Custom vs. Roll Stock
- Reduced labor costs.
- Reduced material consumption.
- Superior product protection.
- Superior packaging aesthetics.
- Reusable packaging.
Get exactly what you want and how you want it made... it's that simple with Premier Protective Packaging. We routinely make samples to insure your complete satisfaction.
We look forward to servicing your unique packaging applications.
Ever catch youself not knowing what size material you need to package your product for the best protection while shipping?
Here's your chance to have our products right by your side when deciding what type of material to use!
Get your Sample Kit 2012 TODAY!
Manufactured into bags, sleeves, tubing, individually cut sheets, multi-pocket bags and have a variety of film laminations that can be used with our bubble products. This product can be used to protect products from impact where surface protection is not required. Our metalized bubble bag can be used for temperature sensitive products ranging from the candy to pharmaceuticals industries. Bubble has excellent cushioning value. Large size range for all products; minimum 3” opening; unlimited opening and 52” depth potential on bags.
Samples Included:A. 3/16 L&T Bubble out bagB. 3/16 bubble tubingC. 3/16 metalized bubble bagD. 5/16 3rd Web bubble bag
Manufactured into bags, sleeves, tubing, individually cut sheets, multi-pocket pouches and have a variety of film laminations. The laminated pouches provide extra strength and durability. Foam is generally used to protect finished surfaces from marring and scratching. Thicker pouches provide impact protection as well. Foam/film is moisture and puncture resistant.
Samples Included:E. 3/32 PE foam pouchF. 3/32 micro-foam pouchG. 1/16 to .7 film out laminated PE foam pouchH. Printed 2mil white film to 3/32 PE foam sheet
Manufactured into bags, sleeves, tubing, individually cut sheets. This material can also be laminated to a varity of laminates as well. You can purchase different strengths of this material that range from .75 oz per SY to 2.5 oz per SY. We stock .75 oz, 1.0 oz and 1.5 oz materials. SBPP is lightweight, very strong and tear resistant. This type of material is used to package heavier items that don’t require cushioning. SBPP is used to protect products from marring and scratching, where impact protection is less critical. This material allows products to breath unlike closed cell type packaging. This is an economical alternative to PE foam.
Sample included:I. 1.0 oz SBPP pouch.
If you would like more samples of one product or have a specific size bag, sheet, sleeve, tubing etc. Click below and request away!
What do people use Spun Bond Polypropylene for and how will it protect your product?
I asked myself the same question when i first started to work in the Packaging Industry.
At Premier Protective Packaging we manufacture this product into bags, sleeves, tubing, and individually cut sheets. This material can also be laminated to a varity of laminates as well. You can purchase different strengths of this material that range from .75 oz to 2.5 oz. We stock .75 oz, 1.0 oz and 1.5 oz materials but have the ablity to provide you with as heavy as 2.5 oz.
Spun Bond Polypropylene material is used to package heavier items that don’t require cushioning. SBPP is used to protect products from marring and scratching, where impact protection is less critical. If you are unsure of what the material looks and feels like, along with what weight/oz you are looking for, we would be happy to send you samples of each material.
Material Benifits:
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Lightweight, Breathable & Non-Toxic
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Very Strong & Tear Resistant
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Soft & Comfortable
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No Chemical Additive
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Disposable & Eco-Friendly
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Air Permeable
With all of these Benefits, what do you think people use this material for? Spon Bond is highly versitile and is surprising used in many industries with a wide range of products! This material allows products to breath unlike closed cell type packaging and has the texture of a cloth. This is an economical alternative to PE foam if you are looking for a more cost effecitve approach to packaging.
Material Applications:
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Medical Clothing/Material (Gowns, Face Mask & Gauzes)
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Industrial/House Wipes
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Disposable Clothing (Foot Coverings & Slippers)
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Filters --> Coffee, Tea Bags & Vaccum Bags
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Furniture --> Upholstery Padding
That is just a small list of what Spun Bond Polypropylene can be used for in certain industries. Whether you are searching for Bundles of this material or a custom pouch, we are here to help our customers and future customers, get the best deal based on us being competitive in our industry. "Ask the Expert"
Are you looking for Flexible Foam Sheets?
Today is your lucky day, at Premier Protective Packaging we offer many different PE foam sizes that are guaranteed to satisfy your needs. Whether you are looking for a specific application or size we can help you decide what is best for the product you are protecting.
Polyethylene foam is also known as PE foam and is a closed-cell foam. This closed-cell foam is used ideally for packaging and protects products from impact damage, marring, and scratching. PE Foam is a material that has great shock absorbing ability while dampen the effects of vibration in the shipping process.
As a cushioning material in packaging applications, Polyethylene is available in foam sheets, pouches, tubing, bundles, anti-static, VIC, clear or printed laminations etc.
We offer Polyethylene foam in 1/32, 1/16, 3/32, 3/8, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, & 1/2 inch thickness. PE foam can be thick and stiff once you hit the 1/4 & 1/2 size foam. If you are looking to wrap your item in PE Foam, I'd suggest going with the sizes 1/32 through 3/16. We have large sheets requested and some even as small as 3 x 2 sheets.
Polyethylene Closed-cell Foam:
- Great Strength and Tear Resistant
- Prevents Mold, Mildew, Rot and Bacteria
- High Shock Absorbent
- Made of Recyclable, Reusable Low Density Polyethylene
- Cost Effective, Clean and Non-Abrasive
- Light Weight Material
A little unsure of what size foam you need?
Take a look at the options and if you would like a sample of each size, not a problem... Just fill out this Form! Need a Quote? We will get you one within 24 hours plus a Sample of what you need.
Going Green?
As the New Year is approaching, we want to make sure you make the right choices in 2012 with Eco-Friendly Green Bubble Bags!
Reuse. Reduce. Recycle.
Those 3 words mean more to our environment than most people will ever understand. Finding environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional products is becoming increasingly easy these days. Here at Premier Protective Packaging we want to offer the purchase ability and options to receive recycle bubble wrap for your products protection during the shipping process.
This recycled bubble packaging is manufactured with reusable polyethylene resin and consists of up to 40% recycled plastics. These include up to 20% post consumer content, reducing landfill waste & are biodegradable. The "Green" color tends to give the awareness of a recycled content material which in return promotes "Green" purchases.
This light weight "Green" bubble wrap material uses less fuel for transportation and less carbon emissions into the atmosphere. This Bubble is available like any other material we carry, rolls, bags, sheets, tubing, etc with a wide range of widths and lengths to provide you with great options.
Why use Green Recycled Bubble Wrap?
- Reduces Landfill Waste
- Cost Effective to Ship, Store and Use
- Superior Cushioning with Optimal Surface Protection
- Biodegradable
Make a difference in the world and "Go Green". Believe it or not, but every piece of plastic that has been made in our life time, still exists. Some packaging materials may never decompose!! Be smart for our environment; seek biodegradable & recycled alternate options!
For a more cost effective approach to your New Year, click below for a Quote on how we can do to help you eliminate your carbon foot print. Each person creates about 4.7 pounds of waste every single day (www.epa.org); keep that in mind the next time you toss something in the trash!
What does Food and Foam have to do with each other?
Imagine yourself at a grocery store... where would you find foam sheets with food? How about the Fresh Meat section, at the bottom of beef & chicken containers or how about with fresh fruit or even inside a chocolate box of treats?
The list goes on but we want to make sure you are using the right foam to make your products safe! Food grade foam is a material that is reliable, U.S. FDA compliant & consistent in performance. This superior foam food packaging material is for those food grade products that require light cushioning, surface protection and product immobilization.
Food Grade MicroFoam:
- Micro Foam is roughly half the density of Polyethylene and much easier to handle.
- Ease of Handling & light weight which leads to a cost effective shipment.
- Lowers product movement and risk damage during the shipping process.
- Has better breathable characteristics than the standard Polyethylene Foam.
- High melting point allows Micro foam to perform reliably from -250 degrees F up to 250 degrees F with a melting point of 320 degrees F.
This Foam can be made into sheets, pouches, tubing, and we also have the ability to laminate to films.
Benefits of Food Grade Micro Foam:
- * Non-Toxic & Non-Abrasive
- * Good Quality & Light weight
- * Low coefficient of Friction
- * Cost Effective
- * Water Resistant
Micro Foam has great cushioning properties that can even work well with something as fragile as glass. It will not hurt or tarnish sensitive metals, will not scratch but will cling to an object to make it easy to apply protection to smooth and polished objects. It protects against mold, mildew, moisture and fungus, which is ideal for live plants, fruit and vegetables.
If you are looking for samples of this material, feel free to get in contact with any of our customer service representatives and or call Premier Protective Packaging at 616.791.7400.
Pink Bubble Wrap? That's right, there is such a thing!
With the winter weather finally here in Michigan we are probably starting to see the effects of static electricity everywhere. Whether it is from your clothing rubbing together to touching something metal, you will get an electric shock. These types of charges are normally on us but could cause an even bigger problem for small electronic devices.
Did you ever think that static electricity could damage our electronic devices and circuits?
Anti-static bubble wrap bags or even our anti-static foam pouches are a must for any electronic environment. You have a few options on how you want to use the anti-static bubble wrap material. Premier Protective Packaging has the ability to stock the anti-static material in foam or bubble. The most common size that we carry is the 3/16 Bubble but we also carry 1/16", 1/8", & 5/16. If you need a custom size, feel free to "Request a Quote".
Primarily we produce sheets or bags to our customers, and if you needed a roll or bundle size, we can do that too. We want to keep your goods packed securely and free from damage by electrostatic discharge. This Bubble wrap and Foam will not produce electrostatic during the shipping process and is highly used for packaging electronics.
Why is the Bubble Wrap Pink?
The only way people were able to tell the difference between regular bubble material verses static control material was to add a distinct "Pink" colorant. Pink Anti-static bubble wrap consists of plastic that has been surface coated with a chemical to prevent static electricity.
Why Do We Package Electronics in Anti-Static Bags?
A Static Charge could damage your Computer Monitor, TV, Cell Phone, DVD's etc, if not properly packaged. With Anti-Static Packaging, static will travel around the bag and will dissipate before it has a chance to damage contents when shipping or storing. In the picture to the right, you have 3 Anti-static bags with an inch lip & tape, very ideal for your electronics.
What are the benefits to Anti-Static Material?
- Eliminates the hazard of static electricity
- Ideal for packaging, storing and shipping electronic components
- Low Cost
- Protects goods from external damage
- Non-Abrasive, won't scratch or mar delicate surfaces
Protect your electronic devices and save money by packaging your products with these convenient low-density polyethylene pink Anti-static bags. If you need more information on our products, feel free to "Ask the Expert". If you need a Quote, don't hesitate to request one!
What size bubble wrap do you need?
This question is one of the most common question we get when dealing with custom bubble wrap packaging.
In our last blog post: "Bubble Wrap & Foam bundle Options", we gave you an idea of what types of heights and slits will work best for your products.
As for this Blog post we hope to give you more indepth infomation on the "size" of the bubble wrap you will need to protect your product during the shipping process.
Top 3 things you need to know:
1) "Width" of the Bubble Wrap Roll: What size product are you packaging? Depending on your dimensions, that will determine what size roll width you will need. Many options with bundles and our Bundle Height Diagram will give you a better idea of what we can offer you.
2) "Length" of the Bubble Wrap Roll: What you are wrapping? The length of each bundle will determine what you will need to purchase to accomidate your quantity for production. In some cases there are minimum rates and that is where you can request a quote to learn more.
3) "Size " of the actual Bubble: The size of the bubble refers to the height of the bubble as shown in the diagram below. Also listed on the diagram is the diameter and what typically people use that size bubble for.
The standard bubble heights we carry and keep in stock include: 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 5/16 and 1/2". The Bubble Size Chart below gives you a visual and a brief idea of what type of product should go with that size bubble. If you are still a little unsure of what specific size you need, we would be happy to send you a "Sample Kit" with all of our products or if you just need a bubble sheet sample "Request a Sample".
One of our stock items include the 3/16 bubble out bags with a lip and tape. These bags have an easy seal and typically work well with cushioning items that are light to medium weight products. If you have specific bundle length and height options we have the ability to Slit all our bundles.
If you need more information about our company, check out our Brochure!!!
Whether you are moving, packing & shipping, boxing or storing valuables, you need some sort of protective packaging material to keep items safe from damage.
A few things I'd like to bring to people's attention is that, here at Premier we market ourselves to companies who need custom protective packaging. ex: bags, sheets, tubing etc. But more importantly we have the abilitiy to offer bundles, slit bundles and perforated bundles of our packaging material.
Below is a diagram of what size bundles come in and out of our doors. Depending on the height of the bundle and the material, we typically carry bundle sizes ranging in specific thicknesses of foam & bubble from 48" x 750 to 96" x 2000. Each material is different and if you have specific questions on what size bundle you should be looking at, feel free to "Ask the Expert".
Based on the height of the bundle we have options that consist of slitting the bundle to your specific needs. If you are in need of 12" rolls of Foam, Bubble or Spun Bond, we would slit the bundle just like the diagram below shows with a 48" roll to either cut 2 rolls of 24" or 4 rolls of 12". Shorter bundles take up less space and great for low-volume or retail applications.
We also have an option to where we are able to perforate bundles for an easy tear off sheet to add "quick and easy" into your shipping process. A perforated bundle is a great option for companies who ship out many products daily and companies who have production lines that need a quick fix speeding up the production rate. Interested in perforated bubble bags on a roll, check out one of our recent blog post on "Custom Packaging: Bubble Bags on a Roll" 
We do carry Anti-Static foam and bubble along with our Green Eco-Friendly material! If you are interested in Spun Bond, we are able to take the large rolls we receive, unwind them to a smaller length and slit to your liking. If you don't think your size is realistic, think again, we see every size you can think of get sent out our facility. It's as easy as Requesting a Quote to see what we can do to help you.