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Your Guide to POP (Point-of-Purchase) Displays
June 21, 2022Take marketing to the next level by choosing point-of-purchase displays – they enhance the consumer shopping experience because of their ability to POP up and alert customers to products that they weren’t previously aware of. Enjoy a comprehensive guide to understanding what point-of-purchase displays are, how to create them, the different types, and why this ... Read moreRead Article

MDI Custom Packaging Solutions
June 6, 2022MDI featured in Material Handling 24/7 No two industries are alike. Neither are any two warehouses, factories or production processes that play a significant role in their success. Needs are shaped by the industry, geographic position and purpose in the marketplace. Custom-built packaging is an ever-growing cornerstone of the commercial industry, from clicks (online) to ... Read moreRead Article

How Manufacturers Can Increase Production Capacity to Meet Demand Surges
June 5, 2022Today, companies in the manufacturing industry often feel pressured to produce as much as possible at any given time to meet the needs of their customers while still keeping a healthy buffer of extra inventory to combat potential demand surges. Supply chain managers must be able to scale up their production capacity quickly and efficiently ... Read moreRead Article

MDI featured in Minnesota Chamber Business Insights Report
May 24, 2022Published in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual 2022 Business Benchmarks: Resiliency and Recovery It’s nearly impossible to have a conversation with a business leader without talking about workforce. Challenges have evolved but persisted over a decade, with employers in search of skilled workers to fill positions. While the long-term and systemic answers to ... Read moreRead Article
Common Questions About Corrugated Plastic Containers
Corrugated plastic containers are more durable, weather-resistant, and lightweight than cardboard, and more cost-effective to customize than injection-molded plastic, making them ideal for reusable applications.
Teams typically switch when the costs of product damage, packaging waste, and inefficient handling become too high. If you have a closed-loop or semi-closed-loop logistics system, reusable corrugated plastic containers are often a smart investment.
They reduce the recurring purchase of single-use packaging, lower product damage rates, and can be designed to improve pack density, lowering shipping costs.