July 27, 2022Powell ElectronicsClamtainer® helps Powell realize 90% reduction in packaging costs What do an electronics distributor and custom plastic company have in common? A lot if you are talking about Powell Electronics, Jamestown Plastics, and their approach to better serving the electronics connector market! Powell Electronics specializes in high reliability, harsh environment connector design, manufacturing, and supply…
July 23, 2019Fastenal – Clamtainers In Vending MachinesI wanted to share a quick note on Clamtainer. You introduced me to Clamtainer with the Click it Closure Technology, claiming we could fill it with any product and drop the container on the floor without breaking open. My team tested Clamtainer in our product testing center using Fasteners and other heavy MRO/OEM products. To…
July 22, 2019Lyman Products – Selling Like HotcakesWe were so impressed by the quality of Clamtainer clamshells that we designed a new product line specifically for these clams. Jamestown worked with us to come up with clamshells to hold the calibers we wanted in the quantities we wanted, even designing two new Clamtainers to meet our needs. Once we decided on all…
July 23, 2018Hanging Storage: Making the Most of Your Vertical SpaceWhen it comes to finding places to store your belongings, it can quickly become apparent how little storage space you have. If your shelves are full and cupboards and bins are overflowing, it may be time to explore other storage options. Hanging storage is great for many reasons: it’s easy to set up and use,…
June 25, 20183 Simple Steps to Organizing Your GarageThe garage is one of the most-used areas of the house — but it can also be one of the most neglected areas when it comes to cleaning and organizing. If you have tools, storage bins, and other items in disarray throughout your garage, you may want to consider tackling the project of organizing your…
May 22, 2018Why Should Businesses Care About Using Eco-Friendly Packaging?In today’s day and age, the environment is often a major consideration when choosing which products to by. In fact, 52% of people worldwide choose to purchase items that have packaging that shows the brand is making a positive environmental and social impact. With that in mind, why aren’t more brands concerned with using eco-friendly…
May 2, 2018Benefits of Thermoformed Plastic PackagingWhen it comes to buying packaged products, the type of packaging is becoming a crucial deciding factor among consumers. In fact, a 2016 West Rock Consumer Insights Study showed 26% of respondents agreed that packaging is extremely important to overall satisfaction with the product. That number increased from 18% in 2013 and is sure to…
April 3, 2018How Plastic Containers Have Evolved Over TimeMost people use some sort of plastic packaging every day. From thermoformed packaging to retail packaging to utility box plastics, plastic containers are simply part of everyday life. Packaging designers have worked over the years to give society easy to use, convenient plastic and clamshell packaging solutions. But how has plastic changed over time? This…
March 9, 2018Creative Ways to Reuse Plastic Containers Around Your HousePlastic products are causing major harm to the environment because they’re not being recycled or reused. In fact, there was 78 million metric tons of plastic packaging produced around the world in 2013. Of these products, 40% was just dumped into landfills and 32% was left out in the environment where it was free to…
February 8, 20184 Common Food Packaging MaterialsWhen people buy food products, they don’t always think about the packaging that their food comes in. But packaging is an important thing to think about. Food packaging serves many purposes, including preserving the food and protecting it from external elements. However, among the people who do pay attention to food packaging, more people are…
