In the wake of an oil spill, one of the most important things to do is to clean it up as quickly as possible. This can be a difficult task, but luckily there are products like Berms that can help make the process much easier. Berms are foam pieces that soak up oil spills, and […]
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Pipelines are an essential part of the oil and gas industry. Without them, we couldn’t get these products to our homes and businesses. But what do we do when there is a problem with the pipeline? One solution is pigging. But what does that mean, and what is its purpose?
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Do you see your school colors in our foam buns? If not, don’t fret: there’s more where this came from. You may be wondering what we use this multicolored foam for, and here’s the surprising truth: we manufacture those cool foam fingers you buy at the college football game! Ever wondered how foam fingers are
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Polyurethanes are some of the most versatile and valuable polymers in use today. They exist in many different forms, and their uses are vast. Polymers are synthetic materials made by joining long chains of complex molecules called monomers. Mostly known to us as plastics, polymers are an integral part of modern industrialization. Polyurethane is regularly
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Did you know that raw materials account for about 80% of the carbon footprint? This is why recycling raw materials can have a huge impact on your environmental impact. Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), Polyurethane (PU), and Polyethylene (PE) are three raw materials that are often used in manufacturing. EPS is most commonly found in packaging, PU
The medical industry is one that relies heavily on plastics. From the equipment to the packaging, you will find plastic everywhere in the medical field. It’s not just for safety reasons either; it also helps with weight and durability. Plastics enable the production of medical equipment that is lightweight yet strong and durable.
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Packaging is a critical component of any business, and it has been changing rapidly over time. Packaging must meet the needs of both companies and consumers – companies need products to be attractive and cost-effective, while consumers want convenience and sustainability in their packaging.
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Is your business about to enter the fast-paced world of eCommerce? Are you in the process of rethinking your order fulfillment process? If so, you probably have packaging, and how to get it to survive domestic or international shipping, on the brain. One of the many advantages of working with Sterling Manufacturing is a team
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The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and of course, gifts. You don’t spend hours shopping and planning and spending money just to spend more on unnecessary shipping costs. Shipping can not only be a big expense but added stress, especially when it comes to shipping and packaging! We want to save you
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There’s a saying in the military that “no good plan survives first contact with the enemy.” The same might be said about product packaging and the brutal world of retail shipping. What may look and feel like a solid shipping box for your goods may conceal a fatal flaw that rears its head only after
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