Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions, a leading manufacturer of packaging products including labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging, direct mail, and contract packaging services announced today that its Neenah, WI, facility was awarded a Recognition of Accomplishment for Food Contact Packaging Safety from the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International. AIB is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the safety of the food supply chain.

Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions was featured in Packaging & Converting Intelligence’s Fall 2012 edition for its innovative MICROLINER® thin liner label technology.   See the text from the entire article entitled “More labels, less waste, increased profits".

Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions has teamed up with Dr. Connelly, one of New York City’s most recognized cosmetic dentists, to bring a new bad breath treatment to life. 32 Effervescent Breath Treatment is packaged in a single serve film pouch and comes in a carton of 40.  The film packaging was created by Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions in their Neenah, WI facility.

Outlook Group was recognized as a 2012 member of Unisource’s environmentally focused respect™ Printer’s Program. In addition, Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions was recognized by WorkflowOne as a CertifiedOne Sourcing Partner.

Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions is proud to announce that it was ranked 82nd in Printing Impressions 400 – a list compiled by the editors of Printing Impressions to rank to top printers in the US and Canada.   Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions was included in the list as a top producer of printed material for the packaging and direct mail industries.

Join us October 28-31st at Pack Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago to see MICROLINER® RVP Reverse Print Labels run on Shibuya Hoppmann equipment in Booth # 2823. Why is MICROLINER® RVP so revolutionary?
MICROLINER® RVP Reverse Print Benefits:
• Eliminates the need for overlams or varnishes
• Reduces material usage
• Reduces waste
• Reduces transportation and inventory
• Up to 100% more labels on a roll
• Protects the ink from fading and scratching
• Sustainable solution with up to 75% less liner waste

Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting our MICROLINER® thin liner label solution at the Sustainable Packaging Forum in Pittsburgh on September 11th-13th.  Outlook Group is committed to being an environmental leader in the packaging, printing and labeling industry and has developed a unique label offering with multiple sustainability advantages. 

Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions is excited to announce that Kevin Hayes, EVP of Sales & Market Development will be speaking at Label Expo 2012 in Chicago on September 11th. Kevin is part of a respected panel from across the label industry that will discuss turning waste into energy. Outlook Group Packaging & Printing has been a leader in recycling and providing sustainable label solutions including MICROLINER®, our durable, down gauged label liner solution.

At Outlook Group, we believe protecting the environment for future generations is paramount when considering packaging decisions. Our new GreenHouse Paperboard Program allows you to use a 100% virgin fiber board made from trees that grow in seven years instead of the twenty year cycle typical of other SBS paperboard. In addition, GreenHouse Paperboard is a sustainable lower cost option to your current SBS paperboard.

Outlook Group has been re-certified as a G7 Master Printer by IDEAlliance. G7 Master status is granted to physical facilities qualified to use the G7 Proof-to-Print Process and uses the most modern technology, techniques, and press controls to produce a close visual match from proof to print. The Outlook Group has been G7 Master Printer Certified since May of 2010 and re-certifies annually to ensure that its color match processes meet the stringent demands of the packaging industry.

Wigwam Socks has updated the packaging of their 100% U.S. Made line of socks with help from the Outlook Group. The new eye-catching design is meant to help categorize the function of each sock as well as create an updated image.   Outlook Group has been a trusted supplier to Wigwam Socks for many years. When Wigwam was looking for an updated look, Outlook Group was there to help.

Let Outlook Group help you take advantage of the newly announced postal discount for mailers using a QR code.    The USPS announced a 2% discount for mailers using QR codes to send mail recipients to a personalized webpage or a mobile-optimized e-commerce site from July 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 for machinable letters, cards, and flats mailing first class or standard mail.