Thursday, February 17, 2011

1-800-Recycling - Cartoon Characters Created from Cans

Do you like sustainable packaging? Do you like cartoons? Then you have to see this new article from 1-800-recycling. Awesome cartoon creations using only cans.

Check out 1-800-Recycling's full article by clicking here.


“SpongeBob” (2006)
Photo credits: Marina Dodis and Dave Roels


If you want to learn more about Tin Cans Sustainability Click Here. Contact Us or call 909-923-6150
Http://www.westernspecialty.com


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photo credits: Marina Dodis and Dave Roels.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

WHATS NEW - WINTER 2011

Winter 2011        

We are now 7 weeks into the New Year and all indications are that the economy continues to improve. Sales in all business units are up over the same period last year.

 
The new 2011 catalog of stock designs has now been mailed and hopefully you have received your copy. If you need pictures of specific designs for your marketing materials they can be downloaded from our web site. If you have problems do not hesitate to call your sales representative for assistance.

If you are looking for savings on tins please look to our specials and reduced priced overstock tins on the web site as there maybe a savings on the exact design and size you need. There is a limited time on this offer. Click here to view discounted items. 

Lithography and Pre Press
Every decorative tin must begin with art development and printing. High quality printing sets the standard for a high quality presentation.
Independent Can continues to invest in the printing and pre press processes. 
1.     Purchased and are installing the latest software for pre-press which will allow for us to out put designs and proofs faster and more accurately.
2.     Sold all of our old technology printing systems and have set the standard for printing in the United States. We will only print on 4 and 6 color continuous grip printing lines allowing the highest resolution of printing and the fastest change over time of any equipment available in the world.
3.     Ordered a new coating line to be installed in the fall of 2011 which will increase our coating speed by 20-30%, and our capacity by over 30%. This line will utilize 20-25% less energy then the older line, while providing the cleanest technology available today.

Fully Automated sheet size change
Speeds up to 9000 sheets per hour
Convenient easy-to-use operating console

    KBA Metal Print: Energy and Emissions Friendly
     “In 2009 we (KBA)  started to produce the HIGH-ECON oven for drying metal sheets with integrated air purification which only required 30% for both, drying and air purification that is needed for drying alone in the old systems. At the same time the emission of CO2 will be reduced by 70%.thus making environmental protection a cost effective pleasure.”  (full article)
    HIGH-ECON OVEN
     
    We are excited about the future of the can industry and the prospects for growth. The tin can is environmentally one of the most eco friendly packages available while providing product integrity, innovation and graphics second to none.

    Thank you for your support and please allow us to demonstrate the benefits of the very contemporary tin can to you.

    Rick Huether
    President


    For more information visit us at http://www.westernspecialty.com or call us at 909-932-6150

    Ryan D. Huether

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    Monday, February 14, 2011

    Inside Sales / Customer Service Position - Now Hiring

    INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE
    (Four-year College Degree Preferred)

    Independent Can Company, a global manufacturing, family-owned company with annual sales of 60 million dollars, is seeking an experienced Inside Sales person to join our Sales Team.  The successful candidate needs to have sales, customer support and service experience.  This person will be responsible for inside sales/account management as well as the development of new customers and new product sales in the United States and Canada.  He/she will also be responsible for backing up outside sales people as needed with data entry, samples, and other office functions.  The skills and experience necessary for success in this position are creativity; experience with sales and customer service; the ability to communicate effectively in writing, on the phone and in person; the ability to set goals; sales acumen and a good mathematics skill level.  The selected individual must have excellent communication and people skills and the adaptability to fit into a manufacturing/distribution environment.

    Proficiency in Excel, Word, experience using the Internet, and the ability to learn company-specific software is required.  Being bi-lingual in Spanish or Chinese would be beneficial but is not required.

    This position offers excellent pay and benefits including employee profit sharing and an individual 401(k) option.

    To be successful in this position the candidate must understand, accept and be committed to our
    employee-developed Company Values of being Fair, Flexible, Market, Customer & Improvement Driven, Dedicated, Responsible and be dedicated to Teamwork.


    Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V – Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace

    NO AGENCIES OR SEARCH FIRMS ACCEPTED

    RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETE SALARY HISTORY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

    Fax resume  with complete salary history to:  Human Resources Manager 410-272-6494
    OR, email hrdept@independentcan.comTo avoid spam filters, position title must be in subject line, or mail to P.O. Box 370, 1300 Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, Maryland 21017

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    Tuesday, February 1, 2011

    Independent Can Company's Facebook Page - Are you our friend?



    Like most companies today Independent Can Company has started a Facebook page to allow us to keep in touch with our customers more rapidly. This will allow us to communicate Specials, Discount Coupons for our E-Commerce Site, Trade Show Info, New product info, and so much more.

    By Clicking Here You will be taken to our Facebook Page. Click Like and start following the latest news.




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    Friday, January 28, 2011

    Independent Can Company - West Pack Trade Show

    Independent Can Company will be attending the West Pack Trade Show, Booth 5497. Please do come by and see out full line of Tins, PET, Closures (Metal & Plastic), Tubes, and more.

    Click here to RSVP: West Pack Trade Show -

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    Friday, January 14, 2011

    Tube Packaging - Plastic & Aluminum

    Products – Tubes

    Independent Can together with LAGEEN Tuboplast is a full service supplier of flexible tubes including aluminum, plastic and laminate. These high quality and versatile tubes are the ideal package for hundreds of health and beauty products.

    Both companies, Independent Can as well as LAGEEN Tuboplast are known for their product excellence and service. Each tube that we feature is meticulously suited to its purpose. Experience coupled with the latest production and print technologies allows us to bring the highest quality container to market.

    Aluminum Tubes
    * Totally impermeable to gases
    * Resistance to internal and external corrosive processes
    * Different type of internal and external coatings
    * Includes sealant security band
    * Tamper evident opening
    * Convenient applicators

    Plastic Tubes
    * Made from polyethylene, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE and polypropylene
    * User friendly requiring light pressure
    * Wide range of models
    * Printing up to 8 offset colors
    * Printing up to 6 silkscreen colors
    * Hot Stamping available on both tubes and caps
    * Includes regular caps, rounded caps, flip-tops
    * Convenient applicators
    * Tamper evident solutions
    * Multilayered tubes are available with EVOH layer

    For more information on how Independent Can / Lageen can help you with your Tube Packaging needs please call Carvel Massengale at 630-531-0607 or Contact Us by Clicking Here

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    Wednesday, January 12, 2011

    National Popcorn Day

    NATIONAL POPCORN DAY! Sounds like a perfect excuse to order yourself some gourmet popcorn. And what better then a 2 gallon , 3.5 gallon , or 6.5 gallon can of three flavor popcorn.

    Comment below and tell us who your favorite gourmet popcorn maker is.


    "National Popcorn Day


    National Popcorn Day is celebrated at the end of January, although its exact date is a matter of debate. Various sources report it as January 19; others claim it takes place on whatever day the Super Bowl falls on. The Popcorn Board is often asked about the origins of this day; unfortunately, we do not know how or when this celebration began. Some other individual or organization (with obvious good taste) began this tradition.

    The connection to the Super Bowl seems natural enough. It’s a highly regarded annual sporting competition pitting the top two national football teams against each other. Millions of viewers from around the globe hunker down with bowls of their favorite snack—popcorn—in heated anticipation of who will win the battle.

    If you know of the origins of National Popcorn Day, please email us at: edu@popcorn.org "
    Quoted from http://www.popcorn.org

    Independent Can Company is a specialist in the manufacturing of Gourmet Popcorn Tins. Click Here to see some of Independent Can Company's newest 3.5 Gallon Designs.
    If you would like more information on Independent Can Company or our Gourmet Popcorn Tins Call us at 909-923-6150 or Contact Us By Clicking Here


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