tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781Thu, 03 May 2012 11:43:24 +00002009duct tapeVirtual Bubble Wrapwww.fastpack.netvoid fillSealed Air CorpDogsHoliday ScheduleDSTcustomerthemedBubble Wrap Dayartwhitevalentinesvoidfillvalentine's dayBubble Wrap Appreciation Dayshipping suppliesRedpolka dotpacking peanutsBubble WrapGraphicsIncreaseBeer MugBowling BagBubble MailersGet Well Soon2008NewsBubble Wrap Appreciationmailerspotted plantsfridayTulipmini y2kdhlChristmasmemorial dayFootball HelmetMedium2007blue bubble wrapMLKSpecialMarchColortapeshipping schedulefirefast-packholidayspoka dotBeer BuddiesColumbus Daydeal of the dayBar BuddiesAlaskaFastpack Packagingclosed$2.00Bubble Wrap CompetitionVolleyballBubble EnvelopesDaylight Savings Timefastpack.netgroundCommentsEmpire State Building Construction Projectcolor bubble wrapPackaginglowmadking tapeAprilOur BrandFastpackGift Bagsfree shipping supplieszip wrap mailerstestimonialsEasy Chore ChartToiletBarf Bagfedex groundsalepattern foam lined envelopesUnited parcel ServiceenvelopesPriority MailUSPSFree Shipping5/16Purplepoly couier mailersProstheticpatternsHawaiiShiny Shippers2010websiteFuncraftsheartsShippingpoly mailersdayYoung Inventors Competition3/16United States Postal ServiceBWADfedex expressOur OwnUPSBizDealGet Well Dog<p>Fastpack.net offers Shipping, Moving and Gift Packaging to Individuals, Small and Home Based Businesses to Large Business. No Minimum Purchase ever! This section of our site will feature Site News, Specials, New Products and more. Updated several times a week. Be sure to check back often! Visit our website @ <a href="http://www.fastpack.net"><b> http://www.fastpack.net</b></a></p>http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)Blogger206125FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdateshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-7074372947468264677Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:46:00 +00002012-01-12T09:47:36.387-05:00MLKUSPSJust a reminder for those of you that ship & receive packages;The USPS Will be closed Monday, January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK) Day. UPS and FedEx will be picking up & delivering packages.Fastpack Packaging ships 95% of our packages via FedEx Ground, so any shipping supply orders placed over the weekend and Monday will not be effected, and will still ship Monday.Sincerely,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/mA0n28Rs_p0/usps-will-be-closed-monday-january-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2012/01/usps-will-be-closed-monday-january-16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5793502626717612561Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:36:00 +00002012-01-03T10:39:57.836-05:00Bubble Wrap Appreciation DayBubble Wrap AppreciationBubble Wrap DayDont forget Fastpack's 8th Annual Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day Sale, January 30, 2012 FREE SHIPPING on Bubble Wrap, Mailers, Tape http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=414http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/ro87MnaGfkg/fastpacks-8th-annual-bubble-wrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2012/01/fastpacks-8th-annual-bubble-wrap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-7869372537516364337Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:27:00 +00002011-12-15T14:29:17.757-05:00Cardboard as a Weed Barrier in Landscaping and GardeningMany landscapers and gardeners are looking for inexpensive and eco-friendly solutions for weed control. Weeds are a constant menace to landscapes and gardens. Sometimes people want something that will work as mulch for the flower beds, and other times they want pathways free of weeds. The perfect answer is the use of corrugated cardboard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/a6fu9YgrvNo/use-cardboard-as-green-weed-barrier-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/12/use-cardboard-as-green-weed-barrier-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5201172311866673585Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:07:00 +00002011-11-11T15:17:08.879-05:00Yes, we all know this is the busiest shopping time of the year. But did you know which DAYS are the busiest for online retailers? Be sure to have plenty of widgets on hand, as this isn't the time to be caught out of stock on a popular item. Now run back to the shipping room and make sure you have plenty of packaging supplies to ship all of those orders that will be coming in. Check your stock ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/O7t-VCmEAjw/dont-forget-to-prepare-for-busiest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/dont-forget-to-prepare-for-busiest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-1498975711233706704Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:19:00 +00002011-11-08T14:19:25.728-05:00Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011Day after Christmas - December 26, 2011 Day after New Year's - January 2, 2012http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/Rt98trtzOHI/fedex-ground-2011-holiday-service.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/fedex-ground-2011-holiday-service.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-1405627120086171894Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:05:00 +00002011-11-08T14:06:20.494-05:00Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011*Day after Thanksgiving - November 25, 2011**Christmas (observed) - December 26, 2011*New Year's Day (observed) - January 2, 2012**UPS Holiday. UPS Express Critical® available.**UPS Holiday. Delivery and pickup of air and international packages only.For up-to-the-minute information, go to ups.com. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/GoeH5Q3ijJ4/ups-2011-holiday-schedule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/ups-2011-holiday-schedule.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-8483565040642189010Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:02:00 +00002011-11-08T14:03:35.532-05:00 WASHINGTON — As the “Official Shipper of the Holidays,” the United States Postal Service today released the suggested mail-by dates to ensure packages, cards, and letters reach their intended destination before the 2011 celebrations begin. Dates are provided as a guide for dropping holiday wishes into the mail. Customers who use the United States Postal Service as their “Official Shipperhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/stmYubvbjlo/united-states-postal-service-announces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/united-states-postal-service-announces.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-3069423605054295997Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +00002011-11-04T13:33:48.091-04:00Poly Courier Mailers #0, #1, & #2 sizes on sale in Case quantities! - Great for shipping clothing and other none fragile items.YOU HEARD RIGHT! ***WE ARE OVERSTOCKED ON THESE ITEM'S AND NEED TO MOVE THEM FAST. WE HAVE LOWERED THE PRICE 20% FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=17http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/OxkrUYTuVxM/0-1-2-poly-courier-mailers-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/0-1-2-poly-courier-mailers-are.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5068204923594198355Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +00002011-11-03T13:31:14.069-04:00 *Metalized bubble provides cushioning and stops heat transfer through radiation.*FDA compliant for incidental contact with food.*Provides an effective barrier against moisture, vapor and odors.For more information visit our website at : http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=21http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/xMJK7l9eeQk/cool-shield-rolls-box-liners-and-pallet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/11/cool-shield-rolls-box-liners-and-pallet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-3444154968575713528Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:05:00 +00002011-10-11T09:06:04.549-04:00Colormadking tapeUse Colored Masking Tape to color code shipments or for inventory identification. *Designed for medium temperature applications.*Stain and solvent resistant. *19 pounds per inch of width tensile strength. *32 ounces per inch of width adhesion to steel. *Elongation at break 7%. *Temperature resistant up to 150 degrees F. for 30 minutes. *5.7 Mil. Thick http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/uiHyePwXJBw/color-masking-tape-just-added-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/10/color-masking-tape-just-added-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-2529254472933631278Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:55:00 +00002011-10-06T09:00:25.136-04:00Due to popular request from our customers, we have just added Color Stretch Wrap / Pallet Wrap Film.Cast Stretch Film releases from the roll smoothly reducing warehouse noise up to 75%.*Great for inventory control, carrier identification, or to call attention to shipments.*Film stretches up to 250%.*Great for use on uniform loads.*80 Gauge for loads up to 2,500 lbs.For more information or to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/N5fP7DNu2uo/colored-stretch-wrap-new-product.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/10/colored-stretch-wrap-new-product.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-8824819796668357668Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:39:00 +00002011-10-06T08:42:59.514-04:00Colorduct tapeColored Cloth Duct Tape is great for color coding.For more information and to Purchase Color Duct Tape visit:http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=9*Economical all-purpose duct tape.*Poly coated cloth tape.*High tack rubber adhesive.*Moisture resistant.*9 Mil. Thickhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/TuevtsyoW-4/new-product-duct-tape-in-11-different.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-product-duct-tape-in-11-different.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-6786908055360058115Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +00002011-09-29T10:11:37.123-04:00voidfillpotted plantspacking peanutsvoid fillPacking Peanuts and Potted PlantsPacking peanuts are no longer just for protecting your valuables during shipping. Many gardeners are using the polystyrene kernels as helpful drainage filler in the bottom of potted plants and gardening beds, and you can too! This practice saves money on costly potting soil, and peanuts are lightweight for easy use. Polystyrene packing peanuts can also be used to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/1lOTwzMe69k/packing-peanuts-and-potted-plants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/09/packing-peanuts-and-potted-plants.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-1207680263508915885Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:17:00 +00002011-08-06T15:21:07.234-04:00free shipping suppliesshipping suppliesFree Shipping SuppliesYou get what you pay for. You want the best, you buy the best, and pay the highest price. Well, as the economy shows, following that advice certainly didn't work out very well for anyone.How about going back to some earlier advice, like a penny saved is a penny earned, and the best things in life are free?We're offering FREE Shipping Supplies to help jumpstart your own http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/mzLnzNNacms/fastpack-offers-free-shipping-supplies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/08/fastpack-offers-free-shipping-supplies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5562532518062266936Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:30:00 +00002011-07-28T14:36:30.001-04:00Dear Hugs from Home Supporter,Wow! Thanks to you over 3,000 Hugs from Home tubes were delivered to our troops this year.And, we didn’t just deliver tubes, we delivered smiles and nothing boosts morale like an ear to ear grin. We can’t thank each of you enough for your time and commitment to making Hugs from Home such a big success. We look forward to your support again next year in sharing our http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/_RCOzNd_KmI/hugs-from-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/07/hugs-from-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-1329164930025507198Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:57:00 +00002011-06-09T15:57:35.819-04:00 Jun92011 Carrier News USPS Adds “Adult Signature” Option An article by shipsurance    No Comments In a move geared to further compete with FedEx and UPS, the United States Postal Service has added two new services: Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery. These new services are meant to be used when a packages need to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/dVabjX2tH40/usps-adds-adult-signature-option.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/06/usps-adds-adult-signature-option.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-3241252035936339252Thu, 05 May 2011 14:42:00 +00002011-05-05T10:42:20.427-04:00 The US Postal Service is making a major effort to fight its way back into contention in the US package business, with a bid to make track and trace services the norm for all products. From this fall, the USPS is to offer free track and trace services for all commercial parcels that have a full-service Intelligent Mail barcode, initially excepting Lightweight Parcel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/XEV9iE78Sz0/usps-strikes-back-with-promise-of-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/05/usps-strikes-back-with-promise-of-free.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-718990722150960503Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +00002011-03-28T16:46:47.694-04:00 If you are shipping articles across international borders, you may not realize that each country has a list of prohibited items that you cannot send in the mail to those countries. Guns, ammunition, hazardous substances and illegal narcotics are a pretty common standard for most countries, but many of the items listed below might take you by surprise. Unused Envelopes. You got that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/3qnelj9H6Xc/10-items-you-didn-know-were-illegal-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/03/10-items-you-didn-know-were-illegal-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-2371669861147924001Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +00002011-03-28T16:39:18.803-04:00 Mar242011 Carrier News // General How Close Are We To A Five-Day USPS Delivery Schedule? An article by shipsurance    No Comments The United States Postal Service is operating at a huge loss. Competition from email and the other carriers has forced their hand. They have been looking into a five day delivery week for some time now and it seems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/0ScKVvLjcHE/how-close-are-we-to-five-day-usps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-close-are-we-to-five-day-usps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5943361361498039277Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:32:00 +00002011-02-21T14:32:36.200-05:002011 Postal Holidays body, td { font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; }.toprow { background-color: rgb(237, 237, 237); }   Date   Day   Holiday   January 1   Saturday   New Years’ Day   January 17   Monday   Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday   February 21   Monday   Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/qOcsQmMogDY/don-forget-usps-is-closed-today-no-mail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/02/don-forget-usps-is-closed-today-no-mail.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-1932542699154131185Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:13:00 +00002011-01-27T15:13:33.498-05:00 Raising rates is inevitable when a company is trying to increase profits and shareholder value. When companies like UPS and FedEx raise their rates on their shipping services, there are many understandable factors they take into consideration besides their stock prices. Inflation, increased fuel costs, increased competition, and increased general overhead all play a part. We understand these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/ChDrum_w34o/ups-and-fedex-rates-increases-hit-small.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/01/ups-and-fedex-rates-increases-hit-small.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-3427618567017032828Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:51:00 +00002011-01-18T16:51:27.093-05:00 We are always asked the same question: Who is better, FedEx or UPS? It is impossible to give a clear answer as both offer tremendous services and the claims we process are evenly distributed. Using industry data, Package Fox has come up with a great graphic that compares the two shipping giants by the numbers. See below. Related Posts None via http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/lE2PO5AXD3Q/fedex-vs-ups-who-is-more-efficient.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/01/fedex-vs-ups-who-is-more-efficient.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-7447620385781826691Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:19:00 +00002011-01-17T10:19:05.877-05:00 The United States Postal Service has proposed a rate increase for their First Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, and Media Mail services effective April 17, 2011. They also announced changes for the First Class International service. The new rate change is a 1.7 % increase on average. They will also introduce Commercial Base Rates for First Class Parcels. Priority Mail and Express Mail http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/vClhlNvszpk/usps-to-raise-rates-in-april-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/01/usps-to-raise-rates-in-april-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-4319061907416249936Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:43:00 +00002011-01-14T17:43:12.064-05:00 It pulls, stretches, bubbles, hardens, crunches, and melts! We eat about 7-billion tons of it yearly. We're talking about Candy--loved by kids and savored by adults. Candy-making evolved from a handmade operation to high-tech mass production. Nowhere is that more apparent than at Hershey's. On a tour of their newest production facility, we learn how they process the cocoa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/kiz7GP4NVUY/bubble-wrap-on-history-channel-modern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/01/bubble-wrap-on-history-channel-modern.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13770781.post-5286472063547998625Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:08:00 +00002011-01-10T10:08:20.386-05:00 This week, the U. S. Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx all raised their shipping rates.  While the USPS raised retail rates by an average of 3.9 percent (3.2 percent for Stamps.com customers), UPS Ground and FedEx Ground both raised their rates by an average of 4.9 percent.  In our latest, survey, we asked customers to tell us how these rate increases would affect their ecommerce program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FastpackPackagingInc-NewsUpdates/~3/SyOxgUgo4Hc/stampscom-blog-2011-shipping-rate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jason Archambault)0http://fast-pack.blogspot.com/2011/01/stampscom-blog-2011-shipping-rate.html