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Determining Box Compression Strength
Determining Box Compression StrengthThe Mullen, or burst test, was the original test method used to determine box compression strength. Mullen measures the force required to puncture the side wall of the box. Although this test is good for determining how the box...
The Total Cost of Corrugated Packaging Goes Beyond the Box
The Total Cost of Corrugated Packaging Goes Beyond the BoxPackaging. It’s necessary to get your products to your customers. But contrary to what many believe, a box is not just a box.If you are like most, you work hard to cut waste and inefficiencies on your...
Is it Time to Change Your Corrugated Vendor?
Is it Time to Change Your Corrugated Vendor?Once you choose a corrugated vendor it’s easy to become complacent and stick with them unless you have critical issues that force you to take action. However, if your vendor isn’t regularly collaborating with you to make...
Proper Pallet Stacking Protects Box Contents
Proper Pallet Stacking Protects Box ContentsGetting your products from the factory to the end user undamaged is a top priority. Damage during shipping isn’t uncommon but can be minimized by ensuring your corrugated boxes are stacked correctly on each pallet.Column...
Corrugated Storage Practices Matter
Corrugated Storage Practices MatterAre Your Storage Practices Putting Your Corrugated Boxes at Risk for Failure? If you are like many manufacturers, you keep stacks of folded corrugated boxes in your warehouse and pull them as needed to ship product. Some boxes may be...
The Quality of Your Corrugated Box Matters
The Quality of Your Corrugated Box MattersFor over 50 years, Akers has focused on manufacturing the highest quality corrugated packaging possible. Quality is the foundation for everything we do, from the material that we purchase, the equipment we source and invest...
Corrugated Materials
Corrugated MaterialsCorrugated material combinations allow designers to maximize compression strength, cushion and printability, depending on your specific needs. At Akers, we specialize in customized corrugated packaging, made-to-fit our customers' specific needs....
Standard Corrugated Box Styles
Standard Corrugated Box StylesAkers provides packaging solutions to fit any need and our thorough design and testing processes provide peace of mind that your products will arrive intact and damage-free. Some of the most popular styles of packaging we provide...
Customer Testimonial: Huhtamaki
Customer Testimonial: HuhtamakiHear from Akers customer, Huhtamaki, on the benefits of our partnership. Plant Manager Bill Bausmith has worked with Akers for over 25 years, stressing the importance of working with a supplier that understands Customer Service and its...
Customer Testimonial: Candle-Lite
Customer Testimonial: Candle-LiteHear from long time Akers customer, Candle-Lite, on the benefits of our partnership. President Jerry Vanden Eynden notes his appreciation for our commitment to quick turn-around times (2 days). We are always humbled by our customers’...
News
New Akers Packaging Chicago Facility Unveiled
New Akers Packaging Chicago Facility Unveiled Increased Manufacturing Capacity with New Building & State-of-the-Art Equipment Akers Packaging is excited to announce that the Chicago team is now operating from their new home, 425 Crossing Drive, University Park,...
Akers Packaging Service Inc. Acquires N-Stock Box of Middletown, OH
Akers Packaging Service Inc. Acquires N-Stock Box of Middletown, OHAkers Packaging Service Inc. (Akers Packaging) is pleased to announce the acquisition of N-Stock Box (N-Stock) of Middletown, OH. This transaction supports the continued dedication to the expansion of...
Akers Packaging Service Group Adds to Executive Team
Akers Packaging Service Group Adds to Executive TeamAkers Packaging Service Group (Akers) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the executive team. Bill Gehr, Chief Financial Officer: Bill brings significant experience in this role with...
Akers Packaging Service Group Acquires SCI Box
Akers Packaging Service Group Acquires SCI Box Akers Packaging Service Group (Akers Packaging) is pleased to announce the acquisition of SCI Box of Mount Vernon, Illinois. The transaction is in support of the continued expansion strategy of Akers Packaging across the...
Akers Packaging Service Group Appoints New President
Akers Packaging Service Group Appoints New PresidentAkers Packaging Service Group of Middletown, Ohio, a Midwest based manufacturer of packaging products, has appointed Gene Marino as its President. Marino most recently served as Executive Vice President for Akers...
7 Akers Plants Recognized with Corrugated Safety Awards
7 Akers Plants Recognized with Corrugated Safety AwardsWith the recent release of the 2021 Corrugated Container Industry Annual Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses conducted by The Fibre Box Association (FBA) and AICC - The Independent Packaging Association,...
Akers Packaging Service Group Acquires Packaging Logic, Inc.
Akers Packaging Service Group Acquires Packaging Logic, Inc. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Akers Packaging Service Group (APSG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Packaging Logic, Inc. of LaPorte, Indiana. The transaction continues the expansion...
Akers Packaging Mission Propels Growth Throughout the Midwest
Akers Mission Propels Growth Throughout the MidwestOriginally published in Board Converting News April 4, 2022 edition by Len Prazych “Service and quality second to none,” was the mission statement of William C. Akers, who founded the company bearing his name in...
Twin Falcons Take Flight in Tecumseh MI and Middletown OH
Twin Falcons Take Flight in Tecumseh MI and Middletown OH Most Recent Investment to Support our Customers’ Success: The ISOWA Falcons We are excited to announce the addition of ISOWA Falcons at our Tecumseh, Michigan and Middletown, Ohio plants. Aligning with our...
20,000 Boxes Donated to Help Chicago Families
20,000 Boxes Donated to Help Chicago FamiliesProud to partner with Family Harvest Church to donate 20,000 boxes. The boxes will be used to help various local Chicago organizations deliver food to families in need. Thank you to Family Harvest Church for your service to...
Baysek Die Cutter Accommodates Packaging Challenges
Baysek Die Cutter Accommodates Packaging ChallengesInvesting in our customers’ future is a priority at Akers, and the addition of the Baysek Die Cutter is just one example of this commitment. The Baysek allows for extreme precision and accuracy, accommodating unique...
Chicago Facility Adds Apstar Rotary Die Cutter to its Arsenal
Chicago Facility Adds Apstar Rotary Die Cutter to its ArsenalFuture Minded at the forefront of everything we do, we are pleased to announce the installation of an Apstar Rotary Die Cutter at our Chicago facility. The first order was successfully completed on the...