PLASTIC PRODUCTS MFG BUZZ The leader in brochure holders, sign holders, name plate holders, poster holders and custom acrylic displays! Home About Plastic Products Mfg. Using Acrylic Sign Holders and Point-of-Purchase Displays to help Boost Black Friday Sales November 17, 2021 Uncategorized Anticipation is building as the big day nears. Yes! Black Friday…traditionally the single biggest sales event of the year for successful retailers. In recent years, Black Friday has been challenged by Cyber Monday online sales, creating a sense of urgency for brick-and-mortar establishments trying to capitalize on motivated in-store shoppers. With the pandemic, this year proves to be a little more challenging on the store-front. Every detail counts when your most profitable projected period of the year boils down to one specific day, more or less. As sales personnel prepare for the overwhelming hordes, visual aids from Acrylic Sign Holders can serve as most capable “sales assistants.” Numbers have shown in the past that just about 70% of in-store sales are impulse buys. Black Friday shoppers in force are eager to spend and visual guides can single-handedly spotlight any number of hot products, ringing the register and building buzz among other shoppers. Classic Slant Back Acrylic Sign Holders perform admirably. Strategically placed, Acrylic Point-of-Purchase displays create an eye-catching showcase that makes promotional literature stand out nicely. Acrylic Slant Back Sign Holder This Crystal Clear Sign Holder is in especially high demand this time of year, displaying your traditional 8-1/2” wide by 11” high messages. Made of sturdy, premium-thickness acrylic, classic acrylic slant back sign holders make sales inserts pop out and reach the eye. It can take hard knocks and swapping out inserts on a busy Black Friday floor is fast and easy! When exactly did the day after Thanksgiving become known as Black Friday? The informal name for the beginning of the Christmas shopping season was first used in 1952, according to some. Others believe it originated in 1961 in Philadelphia, describing unusually disruptive traffic that day after Thanksgiving. It was another 20 years before the term Black Friday came fully into vogue, representing the difference between being “in the red” and “in the black.” If you’re in retail, make Black Friday count! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment The Status of Acrylic and Plastic Recycling for National Recycling Day, November 15th November 12, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Recycling, Care for the environment, National Recycling Day, Plastic Recycling, Recycle, Recycling Plastic, Reduce, Reuse, styrene National Recycling Day falls on November 15th…a good time to look at some numbers. In the UK, 86% of plastic packaging and 78% of post-consumer plastic are saved from landfills and repurposed instead. According to the EPA, the thousands of tons of plastics recycled domestically more than doubled from 1,480 in 2000 to 3,090 in 2018. Other figures are not as bright. For example, plastic bags in the oceans kill one million sea creatures per year, and of the five million plastic bottles used in America every hour, most end up in the trash. Still, increased environmental concern has personal household, municipal, and business recycling efforts all on the rise. Higher grade materials and newer technology make more types of plastic more resource-efficient…and easier to reconstitute into other products. That makes plastic collection a smart move for businesses since reducing waste also reduces the cost of hauling it away. As for those different types of plastic, PET and HDPE are the most recognizable. Acrylic and Styrene are also cost-effective and recyclable. It’s also important to note that there are different forms of recycling. Mechanical recycling physically breaks down plastic without altering the chemical structure. Relatively newer chemical recycling does alter the chemical structure, which is ideal for mixing batches of different plastics, including food grade packaging. Polystyrene can also be recycled up to 20 times without significant loss of its inherent properties and benefits. Recycling acrylic is also strongly viable. It can be blended with virgin material to produce lower cost products with superior structural integrity. In fact, recycled plastic is finding new life in plastic composite lumber for a busy construction industry. It’s also used in clothes, carpeting, detergent bottles, and even recycling bins themselves. As a leader in the plastics industry, Plastic Products Mfg. recognizes the importance of recycling and how helping the environment is a smart way to support the global economy. We have our recyclable materials picked up every week because we detest the word “waste” and find weekly pick-up a win-win solution. Many of our products are recyclable, including Acrylic Nameplate Holders, Acrylic Sign Holders, and Brochure Holders. It’s not too late to join the fight…climb aboard and give plastic new life! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Budget-Friendly Alternatives to Metal Nameplate Holders November 4, 2021 Uncategorized acrylic, Acrylic Desk Name Plate Holders, Acrylic Nameplate Holders, Acrylic Nameplates, Budget Friendly, Cost Effective, Desk Nameplate Holders, Nameplates, Office Name Plate Holders, Office Nameplates, Plastic Products Mfg. Did you know that the first evidence of human engraving dates as far back as 540,000 years ago? Chiseled shells were found with patterns intact in Java, Indonesia. Fast forward through the Paleolithic Era and Metal Age to the present, where computer-aided engraving does the work at high speed. Before the development of Acrylic Nameplate Holders, specially engraved Metal Nameplate Holders were standard in offices. Not so much anymore. Shifting work environments and a changing workforce have modified the demand in Office Nameplate Holders for the clear qualities of premium thickness acrylic. There are plenty of reasons to explain the shift. Acrylic Nameplate Holders are much more budget-friendly than metal. Sturdy acrylic stands up to hard knocks over time. And because you can print your own personalized inserts, the actual Cubicle Nameplate Holders and Desk Nameplate Holders themselves are re-usable. That alone makes Acrylic Nameplate Holders a wiser investment for long-term use. Acrylic Desk Nameplate Holder with Posts As for aesthetic appeal, new acrylic features a clean, modern look. Cubicle Nameplate Holders, for example, deliver an eye-catching spotlight for name and title inserts. They fit securely on top of partition walls, straight out of the box upon delivery. Acrylic Desk Nameplate Holders also draw the eye with expressed clarity. In the past, metal nameplate holders typically occupied desk and counter surfaces, requiring specially engraved nameplates that could take weeks to arrive. With Plastic Products Mfg., convenient, faster, more cost-effective display options are immediately available. Here’s one reason why. Inserts for clear Acrylic Nameplate Holders are super-easy to customize and print on-site. You and your staff can personalize name/title inserts with DIY printing, right at your fingertips. They look great and there’s no waiting! Another sweet bonus that saves a few more bucks? Your Acrylic Nameplate Holder order could qualify for FREE heavy-gauge card stock…included just for in-house printing! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Re-Surging Retail Stores Return…with Acrylic POP Displays! October 26, 2021 Uncategorized acrylic brochure holders, acrylic sign holders, Amazon Bookstore, Brick-And-Mortar, brochure holders, Marketing Displays, pop displays, Promotional Displays, sign holders Amazon Bookstore via Shutterstock Here’s a sign for the promising potential future of retail. Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace and sales company by revenue, is planning to open brick-and-mortar department stores! That’s right, the company synonymous with e-commerce, Amazon has also been a chief source of blame for the perception that brick-and-mortar retail establishments are going the way of the dinosaur. According to Total Retail, Amazon’s venture into larger footprint department stores is part of a larger plan to further transform retail sales. It also indicates to the rest of the retail world that physical stores are not only still viable, they’re also “an integral part of consumer shopping.” Total Retail emphasizes the point, saying that 80 percent of retail sales occur in the “real world.” For retailers still making up for lost time due to the pandemic, the good news about brick-and-mortar vitality is more than welcome. Especially with the holidays at hand. That’s why now is an important time to prepare with specials and signage at the point-of-purchase (POP) and where foot traffic is highest. And the best way to get promotions noticed is by highlighting them in Acrylic POP Displays. Acrylic POP Display With shoppers eager to spend this time of year, Acrylic Sign Holders and Brochure Holders have never been more essential. All are in high demand for good reason! * Timely sales promotions and inserts are easy to swap out with user-friendly Acrylic Sign Holders. * Acrylic POP Displays boost revenue at the point of sale. * Premium thickness acrylic stands up to hard knocks, especially where foot traffic is most prominent. * Brochure Holders and Sign Holders are simple to relocate strategically, ideal for changing retail floors. * Acrylic POP Displays deliver a clear message that’s easy on the eyes. Amazon’s foray into brick-and-mortar establishments is not new. Expansion into grocery delivery four years ago required more than 20 stores. This next phase of growth in physical spaces may seem daunting for some. But retailers in general will likely see an opportunity to kick-start their own merchandising and marketing. For in-store results, Acrylic Sign Holders, Brochure Holders, and POP Displays play an essential role! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Make a Statement and Boost Office Morale with New Nameplate Holders and Custom Nameplates!￼ October 14, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Nameplate Holders, Cubicle Name Plate Holder, Cubicle Nameplate Holders, cubicle nameplates, Nameplates, Office Life, Office Nameplate Holders, Office Nameplates As the economy tries to recover from lingering effects of COVID-19, many workers are also still grappling with trepidation about returning to the workplace. When you think about it, every worker is essential these days and morale could certainly use a boost. Here’s an easy, affordable suggestion. Acrylic Nameplate Holders and Cubicle Nameplate Holders can help team spirit in multiple ways. Office Nameplates serve as an introduction for new employees as they assimilate to a different work environment. As for returning staff, showcasing each name in an eye-catching Acrylic Nameplate Holder goes a long way when it comes to making employees feel at home. Custom nameplates recognize the individual and tell that person he or she is essential, valued, and important. Personalizing inserts with names, titles, and graphics makes a more distinctive impact with aesthetically appealing Cubicle Nameplate Holders to highlight them. In this way, custom Office Nameplates recognize specific individuals and departments with clarity while also adding to interior décor. Acrylic Cubicle Nameplate Holder Acrylic Nameplate Holders and the personal touch they help convey do more than make employees feel connected to their workplace. They also boost worker retention at a time when many feel unsure about the future. Job security is vital and simple recognition in an Office Nameplate contributes to that peace-of-mind. While the historical origins of plastics traces back over 200 years, the transformative properties of plexiglass and acrylic really took shape in the mid-20th century. And new innovations are still ongoing. For instance, Plastic Products Mfg unveiled Non-Glare Acrylic Cubicle Name Plate Holders over the summer. Once again, the properties of acrylic deliver visual clarity, durability, toughness…and the ability to adapt to a safer eye-friendly environment. As an added bonus, heavy-gauge card stock is included FREE with many qualifying Office Nameplate orders. End users get an industry-leading Acrylic Nameplate Holder AND the material for do-it-yourself insert printing! Something to consider and inquire about before you finalize your order. Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment The Endurance of Print Ads and their Essential Display Holders￼ October 5, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Brochure Holder, Acrylic POP Display, advertising, brochure holders, countertop brochure holders, Flyer Holders, Marketing Displays, Multi-Pocket Brochure Holders, Plastic Products Mfg. Find yourself occasionally numb from the daily deluge of digital ads? Many advertisers bank on the idea that their name will stand out in a saturated cyberspace. A more effective approach, however, keeps chugging along in tried-and-true print form. Brochures and promotional literature still reach an audience directly…and in more streamlined fashion. It’s not just promotional advertising, either. College campuses emerging from the pandemic are recruiting more competitively. Retailers making up for lost time are also busy disseminating more news in print form. But whether brochure copy and flyers are geared to sell or inform, the right display is needed to capture attention. Enter Acrylic Brochure Holders and Countertop Brochure Holders. A MarketingSherpa survey of 1,200 Americans prior to the pandemic determined that consumers trust print ads more than any other type of advertisement. Not just more than digital ads, but TV and radio as well. MarketingSherpa further points out that people also recall print ads better than their digital counterparts. That’s partly due to the actual physical interaction with the content. 6 Pocket Acrylic Brochure Holder Media Space Solutions also pointed to the “lasting impression” traditional print ads make because “digital content is scanned quickly while paper-based reading is slower and more deliberate.” Newsworks (UK) also released more recent findings on the subject in September 2021. Using IPA TouchPoints Data, studies found print readers “to be the most engaged and attentive” with print effectiveness actually growing over time. In other words, ad campaigns stay more viable in print than they do online. Taking these findings into consideration, the best results in your own print campaigns tie directly to how well they’re noticed. As more personal shopping picks up through the pandemic, consumers are already focusing on new signage and eager eyes will no doubt fall on attractive clear Acrylic Brochure Holders. Premium thickness acrylic makes for a durable display that also invites customer interaction. Many re-emerging operations have also modified floor plans, especially where capacity issues are concerned. More available counter space provides more opportunities to strategically locate Countertop Brochure Holders. So if it’s time to elevate print advertising, just let us know how many Brochure Holders you need to get them noticed! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Restaurant Recovery and Reopening in Times of Coronavirus September 22, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Displays, Acrylic Sign Frame, acrylic sign holders, Reopenings, Restaurant Sign Holder, Restaurants, Safety First, Sign Display, Sign Frame Restaurant Setting It’s difficult to name an industry hit harder by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic than the restaurant industry. According to Fortune, 110,000 eating and drinking establishments across the country boarded-up in 2020, either temporarily or permanently. And the National Restaurant Association estimates sales losses of $280 billion in the first 13 months of the pandemic, along with more than 8 million people suddenly jobless. While the number of permanent closures is yet to be determined, for eateries managing to survive, reopening and recovery have varied state by state. It stands to reason that sparsely populated states are rebounding faster, economically speaking. So it should be no surprise that Wallet Hub’s top 7 resurging states are South Dakota, Maine, Iowa, Utah, New Hampshire, Nebraska, and Vermont, respectively. Criteria included unemployment rates, strides in COVID recovery, and GDP comparisons to pre-pandemic levels. Now to the nitty-gritty of cooking and serving, no matter where you are. Staffing shortages have had rural and urban restaurants scrambling to keep up. Minimizing seating capacity has also been a challenge. Streamlined ordering procedures begun last year are still in place for many establishments, too. Acrylic Sign Holder Of course, these new dynamics in food service also call for new signage and displays. Like Acrylic Sign Holders and Acrylic Wall Frames. They’re essential for relaying important information about social distancing and safety procedures. Acrylic Sign Holders can also relay changes in ordering that help expedite the process and minimize physical contact. Acrylic Sign Holders have been just as traditional a restaurant staple as flour and sugar for decades. And displaying clear signage effectively boosts sales. Now more than ever, expressing menu items and specials clearly is vital for a smooth-flowing kitchen and to keep patrons moving. When counter space is limited and wall space is not, easy-to-install Acrylic Wall Frames at eye level also get the job one. Just let us know how we can help. Need more tips on reopening and recovery? Try https://restaurant.org/. Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment How to Preserve Your Photos for National Save Your Photos Month! September 9, 2021 Uncategorized acrylic, Acrylic Photo Frame, Acrylic Picture Frame, Acrylic Sign Holder, How to Preserve Your Photos, National Preserve Your Photos Month, Photography, Plastic Products Mfg., September 2021 Every year around this time, proud families take pictures of students going off to school. It’s a tradition that is timed perfectly for National Save Your Photos Month, designated each September to heighten awareness about the importance of preserving photos. Sure, social media and digital photography play a key role when it comes to capturing images. But traditional pictures are what typically stand the test of time, passing enjoyment across generations. That’s why part of the emphasis of Save Your Photos Month is a reminder to scan and save digital pictures. Otherwise, those vintage images can be lost forever due to technological malfunctions and human error. Meanwhile, here are a few suggestions to help you preserve your pics. Documentation is key, especially with older photos. Including names, dates, and places can help future viewers know what’s what. Back up those digital photos, print them out, and scan copies. And remember that keeping digital pictures on a jump drive or cloud system is smart…but you don’t want to keep them “caged up” where no one can see them. As for old photos loaded with questions, reach out to family members before “who and where” details are lost forever. This just might be the most important part of that documentation process. Storage and display is where an Acrylic Picture Frame comes into play along with traditional photo albums and photo-safe containers. Waterproof containers offer protection. And albums preserve pictures efficiently. Displaying your most treasured photographs in style? Acrylic Picture Frames deliver clarity and superior protection. Magnetic Acrylic Picture Frames are easy to use. Two ½” thick Clear Acrylic Panels secure your treasured photo in place. Four neodymium magnets snap the panels together and voila: you now have a free-standing picture frame. Plus, each Magnetic Acrylic Picture Frame offers double-sided viewing so you also get two display options with one frame. Still have questions? The organizers of Save Your Photos Month also suggest joining heritage groups. Many are just a click away online! Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Introducing NEW Non-Glare Cubicle Nameplate Holders! August 25, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Nameplate Holder, Acrylic Nameplates, Cubicle Life, Cubicle Nameplate Holder, cubicle nameplates, Office Life, Office Nameplates, Plastic Products Mfg. Non-Glare Acrylic Cubicle Nameplate Holder Just how much does glare affect eyes in the workplace? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) studied the question and found multiple symptoms of eye discomfort and “computer vision syndrome.” Poor lighting, glare, improper viewing distances, dry air, and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues in general were listed among the causes. New lighting innovations have been directly connected with maximum comfort and productivity. As for IAQ, many facility managers have been busy upgrading HVAC systems as a byproduct of the pandemic. And a byproduct of those upgrades means less dust and fewer eye irritants in the air. Another new approach to fight the glare? Non-Glare Acrylic Cubicle Name Plate Holders are an excellent way to spotlight names and titles at individual workstations…and in eye-friendly fashion. Non-Glare Cubicle Nameplate Holders also serve other vital display functions. Re-opening workplaces are using them to guide passing foot traffic through a maze of new cubicle partitions. This is especially vital for customers and new team members just getting acquainted with changing floor layouts. What makes this particular Cubicle Nameplate perfect for display without light reflection? The secret is the silk-screened matte surface. Matte Finish Cubicle Nameplate Holders are available in a variety of styles and sizes. They’re easy to install straight out of the box, too…a snug fit atop cubicle walls with no tools required! Custom Non-Glare Cubicle Nameplates are also available upon request. They’re crafted to last, giving a strong return for a small investment that stands up to years of re-use. After all, Plastic Products Mfg has mastered the art of manufacturing high quality Cubicle Nameplate Holders and this latest innovation is no exception. One more bonus? Perforated card stock for DIY insert printing is shipped with standard-size Non-Glare Acrylic Cubicle Name Plate Holders FREE! Here are a couple more tips to save the eyes. The CCOHS recommends overhead light dimmers and filters to diffuse the lighting. Adjusting monitor angles and using matte finishes on walls, floors, and furniture are also recommended…just like Matte Finish Cubicle Nameplate Holders. Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment Trending Back-to-Office Workplace Essentials from Business Card Holders to Wall Nameplate Holders August 18, 2021 Uncategorized Acrylic Business Card Holder, business card holders, Cubicle Sign Frame, Cubicle Sign Holder, Cubicle Wayfinding Sign, Desk Nameplate Holders, Office Supplies, Office Wayfinding Signs, Plastic Products Mfg., sign holders, Wayfinding Sign As the pandemic recovery continues, worker migration back to the office is gaining momentum as well. And wherever new office dynamics take shape, demand for new office supplies will surely follow. A recent article in Rolling Stone detailed a Top 10 list of office essential items, like UV phone sanitizers and small but powerful portable air purifiers that cleanse and detoxify immediate surroundings. Number One on that list? Business cards. With business cards that high on the list, a perfect display is needed to showcase and complement them. Acrylic Business Card Holders draw the eye and help break the ice with new faces in the workplace. Whether printed externally or in-house, the Acrylic Business Card Holder is available in the most popular card sizes. Another byproduct of the post-COVID office? Healthier workspaces are shifting from communal open-floor layouts to partitions and the return of the cubicle. The transition back to cubicles has created a significant new demand for eye-catching Cubicle Nameplate Holders and Sign Holders. Staying ahead of the trend, Plastic Products Mfg is well-positioned to answer the call for increasing requests in Acrylic Cubicle Nameplate Holders. In addition to unique colored-border options, premium thickness Acrylic Cubicle Sign Holders also grab attention with wayfinding signage. It’s an excellent option for guidance with increased foot traffic, especially where interior directions may have changed and new hires are still getting acquainted. While taking stock of office supply needs, you can also make ordering more efficient with two more essentials. Desk Nameplate Holders for a personal touch. And Wall Nameplate Holders that install easily and strategically at eye level. Paired with Cubicle Wayfinding Sign Holders, you can more easily point the way for increasing foot traffic. Curious what else is on the Rolling Stone list of office essentials? Device charging pads, earbuds, and “Honest” sanitizing wipes. Ergonomic chair cushions and standing desks, too. Another great spot for an Acrylic Desk Nameplate Holder. Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitter Loading... Leave a comment PLASTIC PRODUCTS MFG FOLLOW BLOG VIA EMAIL Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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