In the packaging industry, one of the premier manufacturing techniques is die-cutting. This process relies on a die that cuts softer materials into an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and designs.Die-cut packaging is a great choice for companies that need huge amounts of custom packaging. That’s because it is so easy to mass-produce. Compared to other manufacturing techniques, die-cut packages ar …

At Mid-Atlantic Packaging, you know we’re always combing the market, the data, and even our own customer feedback to bring you the most current and concise information about retail packaging. It’s a question we get all the time: What type of packaging is best for my company and brand? Though we’d love to be able to give a quick, one-size-fits-all answer, the reality is: the be …

According to a recent conference by the Contract Packaging Association, 64% of shoppers will buy a product off the shelf without ever having heard of it and without conducting any prior research at home. Why? Simple: because the packaging caught their eye. If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you probably already know how much of an influence packaging can have on your customer bas …

Introduction to Hot Stamping Machines Hot stamping has become one of the most common methods to print designs onto a variety of materials. Mid-Atlantic Packaging offers it as one of our custom printing methods for bags and boxes – and you can even do hot foil stamping at home with the right equipment. So what is hot stamping and why is it so popular? Let’s look at the basics of this re …