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The return flow accelerated during the epidemic. The closure of entire cities in China disrupted manufacturing, and as inventories decreased and transportation slowed, so did the number of companies manufacturing products in the United States. Lesson learned: Made in the US is the best way to ensure a reliable supply chain.
â???? The current backflow of manufacturing, especially in the packaging industry, has benefited North American companies, and we believe this will continue in the short and long term, â???? Paul Harencak, Vice President of Business Development and Technical Services at LPS Industries Say. Headquartered in Moonachie, New Jersey, LPS Industries is a female-owned, ISO 9001:2015â???? certified flexible packaging manufacturer and processor. This family-owned company has a history of providing creative solutions to customers for more than 60 years.
Harencak told “Plastics Today” that through his plastics processing career, one thing he learned about China is that it is a “fragile supplier.” In addition to correctly manufacturing products and handling intellectual property issues, American manufacturers are also facing shipping delays due to the scarcity of shipping containers.
â???? We purchase from overseas when absolutely necessary, and purchase some supplies that cannot be manufactured in India and Germany, â????? he said. â???? We do not outsource our process. Is it important for us to maintain control of our products? ? ? ? Deal with as much as possible. â????
Will everyone come again? â???? No, of course not, but I believe there is a little awakening that reflow is a way to obtain a reliable source of supply, â????? said Harenkak. ????Too many factors are involved today, such as market shortages of raw materials and rising prices. I have never seen polyethylene rise every month like this year. There are also increased shipping costs and the cost of transporting pallets. In addition, many supplies are being distributed, which means that we cannot order more of a certain material at any time when we need it. This is why I think reflow will become a trend rather than a fashion. ? ? ? ?
As a film processor, Harencak added that his company has made great strides in providing customers with reusable and recyclable packaging. Starting from January this year, his town has eliminated all plastic bags, and paper bags will also be eliminated on January 1 next year. â???? Where does this stop? â???? Harlenkak asked rhetorically.
â???? I think there is room for sustainable choices. We are doing due diligence, but cost, supply and shelf life stability are all major issues. The best part is being able to pick sustainable options that are suitable for specific applications. Compostable bags are great for protecting newspapers, but trying to put nutritious food in compostable bags will not work.
Harencak pointed out that there is always a demand for plastics. â???? Plastic does not pollute â???? People pollute,? ? ? ? He says.
Harencak also believes that demand for packaging made in the US will increase. ???? Flexible packaging of food, packaging of hazardous waste, packaging materials for transportation, and envelopes and coated products for industrial applications have all aroused people’s interest. We believe that consumers in North America will realize that the benefits of faster delivery times and better quality will continue to justify return. â????
Post time: Nov-10-2021