Norka gets down to business with the new Colter & Peterson CHM precision sheeter As a mid-size specialty converter of paperboard packaging and paper, being versatile is a prized commodity for Appleton, Wisconsin based Norka, Inc.When management began searching for a new sheeting machine to handle greater workloads [...]
High Impact Prototypes That look and function just like the finished package! Drawings, renderings and white samples only tell part of the story. Use a full-printed mock-up to convey the full impact of your packaging! For the most accurate depiction on a prototype, Norka leverages inks and [...]
In-Distribution Center vs. Shared-Facility The opportunity to eliminate freight is a measurable and compelling reason to consider in-DC packaging operations. However, experience and history dictates that even with the elimination of freight, in-DC packaging operations do not always offer the most competitive solution. As a packaging expert [...]
Norka Converting Stocking materials and sheeting to exact specifications sets us apart from many of our competitors. We buy roll stock in large quantities and convert (sheet) internally. In-house converting enables Norka to create custom sheet sizes for each order. We optimize layout and sheet size to [...]
What Makes Up a Tool? What Makes Up a Tool? Tooling: the critical component to product quality 1. DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS The process starts with packaging design, renderings, and a dimensioned drawing. Our packaging and thermoform design teams leverage SolidWorks 3D modeling software to design thermoform packaging. [...]
Don’t let the lead times hold you back Start the year off right with Lead Time Planning We live in retail: volatile demand, less than desirable forecast accuracy, and the need for speed requires project planning to ensure customer needs are met. Understanding basic process lead time [...]
Thermoforming Processes What you need to know Thermoforming is a universal term for different thermoforming processes, such as vacuum forming and pressure forming. All pressure formers are vacuum form, but not all vacuum formers can pressure form. Have we confused you yet? Vacuum forming uses only vacuum [...]
Creating Success Stories Why Choose us? Driven to Continuously Improve- preemptively evaluating designs, optimizing structure, improving processes and driving out cost Vertically Integrated and Diverse Capabilities- shorter lead times, speed to market, reduced transportation, and best cost by leveraging our internal product development, contract manufacturing, printed folding cartons, corrugate [...]
Norka Acquisition Strategic addition bolsters position as single source packaging solution provider WAUKEGAN, IL – Clayton Bolke, Chief Executive of The Visual Pak Companies, announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Norka Incorporated, a specialty packaging company providing commercial printing and custom paper conversion. Norka, which will continue to [...]
VP Plastics Adds Additional Thermoforming Capacity New automated high-speed thermoformer responds to increased customer demand WAUKEGAN, IL – Clayton Bolke, Chief Executive Officer of The Visual Pak Companies, today announced a significant expansion of its blend and fill operations in response to increased customer demand for broader capabilities [...]
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