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Roger M. Maxson

Selling New & Used Corrugating Equipment

Tell everyone you know that The Box Doctor & Son are now selling New and Used Corrugating Equipment. We will not be under-sold - Best Rebuilt Equipment in the world.

Contact: Roger or Dean Maxson 24/7 Service

E-Mail - dmaxson7@aol.com Cell 614-557-1108

E-Mail - rmaxson@aol.com Cell - 614-406-6145

Posted by Roger M. Maxson on May 15, 2009 at 6:36pm

Anthony Testa

More retail Jungle fever...Retailer’s vision …(part 4)

Here is some information we need to know about retailers. Be prepared to have everything covered, before you make your pitch…

Retailer Mark-up
Many retailers want 50% mark-up. Some mark-up their products anywhere form 30% to 50%, this is based on quantities, suggested retail price and cost, Risk + value to business. Electronics are less. You need to factor this into you final costs and your wholesale price to your retailers.

Prototypes
Retailers do not want to see work in progress/concepts or… Continue

Posted by Anthony Testa on March 23, 2009 at 9:00am

Anthony Testa

The Retail Jungle…where visions become real! Part 3

(Continued from Part 2)
Great Packaging – I want packaging that sells!
Packaging is the one component that speaks to your target market everyday, repeating the brand message with a promise to the consumer. Your packaging will support your brand and will build customer loyalty and eventually customer passion about your brand.
Case in point; Tropicana removed from the shelf their new redesigned package in favor of the old due to the response from the buying public. The agency made the mistake of s… Continue

Posted by Anthony Testa on March 16, 2009 at 9:00am

Anthony Testa

The Retail Jungle…where visions become real Part 2

(Continued from part 1)


What does the Retail Jungle eat for breakfast?

Keep in mind …

“Retailers are on your side just don’t be late with a shipment, because your profits will slowly disappear with every passing day!”

So you what do we need to do to get our product on the retail shelf. Before we can do that we need to know what the retailers are looking for and we need to know how to present our product. We may get one shot at this so we need to put our best foot forward right from the star… Continue

Posted by Anthony Testa on March 9, 2009 at 8:30am

Anthony Testa

The Retail Jungle…where vision become real (Part 1)

So you’ve got a great Idea …

…and believe that it’s the next best thing since sliced bread!



One question…


What do we do now?


Welcome to the retail Jungle!


We need a compass and an idea of which direction to go first. How do you get your Vision to become real?

Let’s find out how much about our product we really know?

We need to fully understand our product, as well how it stacks up to the competition. We need to gather the right knowledge that will better equip us to prepare a busines… Continue

Posted by Anthony Testa on March 5, 2009 at 8:30am

 

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Tim Mayer

Looking for a Sales Rep 1 Reply

I am looking for someone that has experience in the plastics packaging industry that would be interested in an outside Sales Rep position. My company is Robinson Industries located in central Mich...

Tagged: Rep, Sales

Started by Tim Mayer. Last reply by Dan Rossi Jun 9.

Roger M. Maxson

Selling New & Used Corrugating Equipment

Tell everyone you know that The Box Doctor & Son are now selling New and Used Corrugating Equipment. We will not be under-sold - Best Rebuilt Equipment in the world. Contact: Roger or Dean Max...

Started by Roger M. Maxson May 15.

Jan Hendriks

Looking for acquisitions in the Packaging Industry 2 Replies

With my financial partners we are open for any above mentioned company which has growth potential and needs capital to take the next step. We are also interested in companies which are in distress....

Started by Jan Hendriks. Last reply by Jan Hendriks Mar 20.

Roger M. Maxson

Save BIG BUCKS On Your Freight

Contact - Roger M. Maxson e-mail rmaxson@aol.com Cell 614-406-6145 http://globalforwarding.com/index.ht

Started by Roger M. Maxson Mar 15.

Tom Kasle

Howdy! New kid on block. Paperboard folding cartons, anyone?

Willing to advise, educate and quote (not necessarily in that order). I'm also interested to hear how you're doing in the current business environment. Warning: Try to contain yourself; have limite...

Started by Tom Kasle Mar 9.

frank perkowski

Corrugated box prices in Eastern Europe and Asia 1 Reply

I am working on a project that requires me to obtain prices for corrugated boxes in E. Europe and Asia. If anyone is in a good position to obtain actual / representative prices for specific types ...

Started by frank perkowski. Last reply by Steven Barron Jan 13.

Dan Rossi

How is sustainability affecting your business?

The implementation of sustainable processes and manufacturing finished goods is an ever pressing topic of discussion. How is your company implementing sustainable directives? What are the costs as...

Tagged: green, sustainable

Started by Dan Rossi Oct. 2, 2008.

Dan Rossi

Recovery of Packaging Waste 2 Replies

An estimated 925 thousand tons of packaging waste was generated in 2005. The recovery of packaging waste increased by 150 percent since 2001. This was due to the increased availability of recyclabl...

Tagged: waste, packaging, environment, recycle

Started by Dan Rossi. Last reply by Brad Greer Aug. 20, 2008.

Wayne Ingalls

Managing European Packaging Reporting Requirements

If anyone out there is using a service to help manage their reporting obligations for packaging sold in Europe, I'd like to hear from you. I only know of one or two companies providing this service...

Started by Wayne Ingalls Jun. 21, 2008.

Dan Rossi

Polycarbonate bottle hype

It has been all over the news lately that PC bottles leach BPA into the water they contain. There seems to be no difinitive evidence that if BPA is released into the water, the levels are not harmf...

Tagged: pc, polycarbonate, water, walmart, bottle

Started by Dan Rossi May. 1, 2008.

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