Packaging note
2026-09-11 by Sofia Petrovic
I once approved a packaging order assuming 'recyclable' meant the material would actually get recycled. It didn't. Here's what I learned about resin paths, Amcor's rigid plastics operations, and why the word 'silicone' almost cost us another $6K.
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Packaging note
2026-09-10 by Sofia Petrovic
A purchasing administrator explains how to handle resin cost increases by comparing Amcor PET packaging, aliphatic resin adhesives, plastic foam, and the polyethylene sheeting vs plastic sheeting decision.
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Packaging note
2026-09-10 by Sofia Petrovic
A practical PP vs PET plastic comparison for rigid containers: clarity, heat resistance, oxygen barrier, weight, plastic pallet applications, plus the current answer to did Amcor buy Berry Plastics.
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Packaging note
2026-09-09 by Sofia Petrovic
An office administrator explains why buying plastic products is harder than it looks—covering custom plastic rulers, PET foam board, polycarbonate bonding, Amcor Rigid Plastics Fort Worth, and the Amcor logo.
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Packaging note
2026-09-08 by Sofia Petrovic
A procurement-focused look at why transparent pricing beats lowball quotes in plastic packaging, based on hard-won experience sourcing rigid plastics and HDPE products.
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Packaging note
2026-09-08 by Sofia Petrovic
A packaging cost controller explains whether Berry Plastics is now Amcor, what PET plastic is, why polyethylene has no single number, and what resin sink means in rigid packaging.
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Packaging note
2026-09-07 by Sofia Petrovic
Amcor Rigid Plastics Manchester MI and Amcor Rigid Plastics Fairfield are both rigid packaging resources. Learn when to use them, when shrink plastic and EVA resin fit, and when an epoxy resin mold is faster.
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Packaging note
2026-09-07 by Sofia Petrovic
Polypropylene is plastic. A packaging procurement specialist with 200+ rush-order projects explains why material decisions should start with spec, speed, and supply reliability.
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Packaging note
2026-09-04 by Sofia Petrovic
Amcor announced plans to acquire Berry Global in late 2024. But until the deal closes, packaging buyers should separate the merger news from their actual specifications. Here's what a quality engineer recommends checking first.
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