Every year, 50,000 attendees come together in Chicago, IL to participate in Pack Expo International. With more than 2,500 exhibitors, 1.2 million square feet of show floor, and 40 vertical markets represented, it’s no wonder that this Expo has become so popular. Econocorp Inc., a recognized worldwide leader in cartoning,…
The foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals produced each day across our country must be packaged using specific techniques that minimize the risks of tampering and manipulation. In fact, the FDA has outlined very specific standards that must be met before any product is cleared to reach store shelves. One such requirement…
Consumers trust pharmaceutical manufacturers to uphold the highest standards of safety when packaging medications. As any manufacturer knows, there are countless variables that must be controlled and monitored in order to ensure the highest levels of safety. Does your company have the machinery needed to achieve total consumer safety? Everything…
Packaging isn’t always given the credit it deserves to protecting and preserving user safety. This is especially true in the realm of medical packaging, where the efficiency and durability of packaging can either preserve or corrupt essential medical tools. Beyond safety, medical packaging also affects storage efficiency, ease of use,…
December might signify the end of the calendar year, but June 30 marks the end of the fiscal year for Econocorp and many other companies across the nation. Econocorp is proud to be completing a strong and successful year that demonstrated rising sales numbers and enabled participation in many important…
There’s no denying that candy and snacks are industry leaders when it comes to food sales. However, this also means major competition between brands, which is why snack and candy makers are upping their game and using packaging innovations to attract and retain customers. Here are just a few of…
The average consumer may not always consider the systems required to achieve reliable and attractive product packaging and cartoning, but companies like Econocorp specialize in it. This is why Econocorp will be participating in two major international packaging expos this June. Here’s everything you should know about these exciting upcoming…
Plastic has enjoyed its time to shine as a packaging agent and general household material, but it is now coming under fire for its less-than-stellar environmental and health implications. While many industry leaders have been working to combat the effects of plastic by developing BPA-free material and cutting down on…
It only takes one glance at a cup sleeve from Starbucks to be reminded that big brands are committing themselves to packaging that causes less of a negative impact on the environment. Every coffee cup sleeve at Starbucks reads, “Same great sleeve, less waste. Because we care about our planet,…
Plastic has long reigned as a favorite packaging material thanks to its flexibility and versatility, but it is no friend to the environment or human health. These concerns have led packaging experts to introduce fiber as a sustainable alternative. Here is everything that you should know about this innovative option!…
