Good and Getting Better
Global Packaging uses state-of-the-art printing equipment and highly tuned process control to compete with the big boys.
April 2008 by Tom Polischuk
Business success can be the result of many factors. Sometimes it’s the result of an entirely unique product; other times it’s as simple as being in the right place at the right time. For most successful companies, however, it’s the result of hard work and a focus on what they do best.
This latter approach describes the success achieved by Oaks, Pa.-based Global Packaging, Inc., which focuses on flexographic printing—wide-web flexo printing to be more specific. Further, it combines its expertise in flexo printing with a focus on its customers.
“Our operating philosophy begins and ends with meeting customer expectations,” says Debbie Hobbs, sales and marketing director. “We hire the best people and offer ongoing training; we purchase the most technologically advanced equipment and deliver the highest quality product to our customers.”
Not long ago
Global Packaging was formed in 1996 by Tony Maginnis, CEO and owner, as part of an acquisition of an existing printing and converting business. It has been expanding ever since, with new equipment and more space. Today, it operates out of a 75,000-square-foot facility, with an additional 55,000-square-foot warehouse added last year.
The company’s success can be seen in its growth during the 12 years of its existence. “Global has experienced double-digit growth over many of the last 12 years,” reports Hobbs. “We have expanded our workforce, while retaining our most experienced and knowledgeable base. We operate 24/7 with 155 dedicated employees.”
The company supplies high-quality flexible packaging to a variety of markets. These include branded and private label packaging for personal hygiene, diaper products, tissue and towel, cosmetics, and food.
To complement its flexo printing capabilities, Global Packaging offers bag converting, laminating, and slitting capabilities. “Our primary markets for bags are CPCs [consumer products companies], with a focus on feminine hygiene, baby diapers, and adult incontinent packaging,” adds Hobbs. “Our roll stock and overwrap markets include towel and tissue, candy and baked goods, and frozen foods.”
While Global Packaging runs films, paper, and foils, Maginnis says that “about 95 percent of what we print is film, primarily LDPE and MDPE, both surface and reverse print.” Other films include LLDPE, OPP, PET, Nylon, PVC, and Tyvek. The company uses solvent-based ink systems with two catalytic oxidizers for emissions control.
Maginnis acknowledges the film price increases that have been so prevalent in the packaging sector during the past months, but says the company has weathered the storm well so far. “For the most part, we’ve been able to manage the volatility by using different strategies in our film purchasing.”
This latter approach describes the success achieved by Oaks, Pa.-based Global Packaging, Inc., which focuses on flexographic printing—wide-web flexo printing to be more specific. Further, it combines its expertise in flexo printing with a focus on its customers.
“Our operating philosophy begins and ends with meeting customer expectations,” says Debbie Hobbs, sales and marketing director. “We hire the best people and offer ongoing training; we purchase the most technologically advanced equipment and deliver the highest quality product to our customers.”
Not long ago
Global Packaging was formed in 1996 by Tony Maginnis, CEO and owner, as part of an acquisition of an existing printing and converting business. It has been expanding ever since, with new equipment and more space. Today, it operates out of a 75,000-square-foot facility, with an additional 55,000-square-foot warehouse added last year.
The company’s success can be seen in its growth during the 12 years of its existence. “Global has experienced double-digit growth over many of the last 12 years,” reports Hobbs. “We have expanded our workforce, while retaining our most experienced and knowledgeable base. We operate 24/7 with 155 dedicated employees.”
The company supplies high-quality flexible packaging to a variety of markets. These include branded and private label packaging for personal hygiene, diaper products, tissue and towel, cosmetics, and food.
To complement its flexo printing capabilities, Global Packaging offers bag converting, laminating, and slitting capabilities. “Our primary markets for bags are CPCs [consumer products companies], with a focus on feminine hygiene, baby diapers, and adult incontinent packaging,” adds Hobbs. “Our roll stock and overwrap markets include towel and tissue, candy and baked goods, and frozen foods.”
While Global Packaging runs films, paper, and foils, Maginnis says that “about 95 percent of what we print is film, primarily LDPE and MDPE, both surface and reverse print.” Other films include LLDPE, OPP, PET, Nylon, PVC, and Tyvek. The company uses solvent-based ink systems with two catalytic oxidizers for emissions control.
Maginnis acknowledges the film price increases that have been so prevalent in the packaging sector during the past months, but says the company has weathered the storm well so far. “For the most part, we’ve been able to manage the volatility by using different strategies in our film purchasing.”
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