As a leading national manufacturer and provider of VBoard® Edge Protection, Great Northern Laminations showcased its latest E-Commerce Package Protection that comply with Amazon’s recent Frustration-Free Packaging Guidelines at PACK EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.
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Laminations VBoard® is put to the test in the classroom
Great Northern Laminations’ Account Manager, Mary Smith, recently visited her son’s 4th grade class at Dryden Elementary in Arlinton Heights, IL, to help with an end-of-the year assignment: to teach the kids about soft skills such as collaboration and problem-solving. This year’s assignment was to work in groups to build, stack, and carry five boxes. Without any extra materials, the 19 students found that carrying the stacked boxes was almost impossible. But with the aid of Laminations’ VBoard edge protection and a few rubber bands, the students were able to quickly and easily carry, and even race their stacked boxes.
Just one of the many ways Laminations VBoard® can solve a stacking challenge!
Tips for minimal e-commerce packaging that will get certified by Amazon
The experts at Great Northern Laminations know what it takes to get your packaging certified under Amazon’s strict packaging guidelines. They share four best practices for minimizing your e-commerce packaging and maximizing customer satisfaction in Packaging Strategies’ recent article.
Amazon requiring new packaging standards effective 8/1/19
Effective 8/1/19, Amazon will require all packages that exceed 18”x 14”x 8” or greater than 20 lbs. sold through Amazon to comply with its Frustration-Free Packaging program. For those vendors who don’t comply with the new standards, financial penalties will apply. Early adaptors of the new standards will receive financial incentives.
As a member of Amazon’s APASS network, Laminations can assist its distributor partners and their customers with how to comply with Amazon’s new packaging guidelines.
Great Northern Laminations Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS)
Great Northern Laminations is now a member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS), a select group of companies that Amazon officially recognizes as packaging experts who can help e-commerce vendors with their packaging challenges.
View the Press Release to Learn More.
Learn how Great Northern can assist you with meeting Amazon’s new standards.
Introducing VBoard Natural
VBoard gets a new natural finish, along with the same great service, great reliability, and great solutions that you expect from Laminations. All of Laminations’ edge protection solutions are now available in the new natural finish. Learn more here.
Laminations’ Aaron Sass Wins JA Volunteer of the Year
We’re excited to announce Great Northern Laminations’ Aaron Sass has won the Junior Achievement’s Volunteer of the Year award! He was selected for his dedication to the program, as well as for his flexibility to contribute wherever the need is greatest. Aaron has helped JA to reach over 500 students from elementary through high school, both during and after school hours, and has recruited others to help with this fantastic program. “Aaron truly goes above and beyond to support the students in the Fox Cities,” commented Vicki Kessler, Program Manager at Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Read More…
SUREContainer™ Provides a New, Ergonomic Alternative to Bulk or Gaylord Containers
When loading or unloading heavy Items or a multitude of smaller items, it can a challenge to load over the top of large bins and containers. Loading or unloading from the side or front of the container is much easier. With removable walls, SUREContainer is an ergonomic, safer solution allowing for front and side loading. It gives workers much more control and Items can be stacked and placed safely and efficiently. Custom sizes to fit your products and applications are available! Read More…
Laminations Earns Veritiv Tier 1 Supplier Designation
In the spirit of our mission, Helping our customers win by doing what others can’t or won’t, the Great Northern Laminations team has earned a Tier 1 designation with Veritiv, a leading North American B-To-B distributor. As the only edge protection provider in the Tier 1 supplier category, Laminations shares this status with 6 other companies: 3M, Sealed Air, Pregis, IPG, Berry Global, and Sigma. The new designation was announced January 2018. This is the first time Veritiv has added a Tier 1 partner since the inception of its program three years ago.
The Laminations team has received this notable designation through GREAT SERVICE, showing exceptional responsiveness day in and day out, GREAT RELIABILITY by delivering consistent quality and dependability, and GREAT SOLUTIONS as an innovative, value-added partner. Read More…
Ensure Packages Arrive Looking Good and Undamaged
When shipping heavy, bulky and large items, it’s important that they arrive at the customer’s doorstep in good condition. Laminations VBoard® edge and corner protection can safeguard just about any type, shape or size package. Learn more about how to protect large, valuable items such as furniture, appliances, electronics, windows, and doors.
