Pregis' New Innovation Center Focuses on New Generation Products and Custom Packaging Solutions
Deerfield, Ill., September 23, 2008-Pregis Corp.'s recently opened its new Innovation Center (IC) in north suburban Chicago.
The IC is positioned as Pregis' new developmental "think tank" for the creation of the next generation of protective packaging materials and systems. The IC also will be dedicated to finding custom solutions for those packagers who have specific protective packaging challenges they need to address.
"We want to tackle multiple issues such as protective packaging solutions which minimize material usage, while maximizing performance benefits," says Tom Wetsch, vice president of new product development, Pregis. "For example, we want to develop the next generation of lighter grade materials which provide improved strength and performance over what is currently available."
On the systems end of the business, Pregis hopes to take its capabilities to a new, more customized level.
"Packagers want their protective packaging systems to go one step further. This might mean a higher level of automation by providing accessories that increase throughput and minimize labor. We are looking for ways to facilitate this-either by developing standardized accessory kits or by providing custom solutions," Wetsch says.
To support this initiative, Pregis has added "system specialists" in each of its sales regions. The objective is to help facilitate dialog between customers and IC staffers so that development projects are in sync with marketplace requirements.
"At Pregis, we know that our future growth is tied into our ability to continue to provide leading edge solutions. The innovation center is dedicated to developing products, systems and services that will meet our customers' evolving needs," Wetsch concludes.
About Pregis:
Pregis Corporation is a leading global provider of innovative protective, flexible, and foodservice packaging and hospital supply products. The company offers packaging and product solutions for a wide variety of consumer and industrial market segments including food and foodservice, healthcare, agriculture, automotive, furniture, electronics, construction, fulfillment, catalog and military/aerospace. The specialty-packaging leader currently operates 47 facilities in 18 countries around the world. For more information about Pregis, visit www.pregis.com.
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