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The Many Forms of Foam: Part One News

The Many Forms of Foam: Part One

When it comes to protection and versatility in packing materials, there’s nothing that can come…

westernindustgNovember 15, 2021

Being Essential and Being Smart in the Age of Covid-19 News

Being Essential and Being Smart in the Age of Covid-19

We’re all feeling it, and there’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is one of…

westernindustgNovember 15, 2021

WIC Can Do It, Even During These Unprecedented Times News

WIC Can Do It, Even During These Unprecedented Times

We’re all trying to find new ways to respond to the needs of our customers.…

westernindustgNovember 15, 2021

The Many Forms of Foam: Part Two News

The Many Forms of Foam: Part Two

In a previous post we started a conversation about foam, and when we start talking…

westernindustgNovember 15, 2021

Let’s Get Recycling Right News

Let’s Get Recycling Right

Recycling isn’t a luxury at WIC - it’s an everyday practice When you think of…

westernindustgNovember 15, 2021

WIC and the Medical Industry‚ New Solutions for a Changing World News

WIC and the Medical Industry‚ New Solutions for a Changing World

Some people might think of WIC as the box-people, or the folks who build all…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Corrugated Plastics News

Corrugated Plastics

You’ve seen it around, but how much do you know about corrugated plastic?   We’ve…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

WIC Medical: Our PPE Products Including Face Shields News

WIC Medical: Our PPE Products Including Face Shields

We’ve been talking lately about how WIC is branching out into the Personal Protective Equipment…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Going Bigger with Packaging News

Going Bigger with Packaging

We recently completed a project for a client that involved some oversized containers. The objects inside…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Package Recycling 101 News

Package Recycling 101

With an increasing number of consumers choosing to ship items amid the Covid-19 pandemic, packaging…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Sustainable Manufacturing News

Sustainable Manufacturing

We are constantly focusing on ways to reduce our environmental impact and strive for sustainable…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Wooden Crates: Ideal Transportation Packaging News

Wooden Crates: Ideal Transportation Packaging

Wooden crates are very resilient, thus offering a high level of protection for your goods…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Protective Packaging Systems News

Protective Packaging Systems

What's the best way to protect products during shipping? Unless your product is highly durable and…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Hidden Costs of Package Damage News

Hidden Costs of Package Damage

Many times, companies focus only on the upfront cost of packaging. However, the multifaceted effect of…

westernindustgNovember 5, 2021

Customized Solutions from Our Military Case Study News

Customized Solutions from Our Military Case Study

For this post, we wanted to treat you to a real-life story that illustrates just…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021

All Creatures (or Containers) Great and Small News

All Creatures (or Containers) Great and Small

Think of a box. Any box.   Got one? Good.   Chances are, the box…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021

An Ode to the Humble Pallet News

An Ode to the Humble Pallet

In the first part of the 21st century, hipsters and DIY-enthusiasts began turning used shipping pallets…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021

Stop Shipping Away Your Dollars: Find Supply Chain Savings News

Stop Shipping Away Your Dollars: Find Supply Chain Savings

Western Industries is more than just a fancy box manufacturer. When we get to tackle…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021

Digital Cutters News

Digital Cutters

Digital cutters – one more tool to make your custom packaging dreams a reality If…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021

Industrial Shrink-Wrap News

Industrial Shrink-Wrap

Custom packaging designs are what we live for, and for WIC, there’s no packaging that’s…

westernindustgSeptember 24, 2021