The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States. Some experts say states like New York and Louisiana are nearing their peak, while others are just beginning to see the effects. Although no one knows how long we’ll need to “shelter in place” many scientists and health experts say we won’t be out of the woods until summertime and maybe even later.

Considering this is the new normal (at least for the time being), it’s crucial your e-commerce business takes steps to protect your clientele. Here are three steps we recommend.

1.) Update your website. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of where their packages are coming from. If you haven’t already, it’s important to dedicate a page of your website to your business’s coronavirus response. You don’t need to go overboard, but you should educate your customers on where you get the materials you use in your products and what steps you’re taking to clean and sanitize them. If you sell t-shirts or other clothing, this might mean washing them prior to shipping. If you sell food, it might mean wiping everything down with Lysol or Clorox wipes before heading to the post office.

2.) Wear proper safety gear while packaging. Your home and office are your sacred spaces, but that doesn’t mean you should continue packaging everything as normal. Go the extra mile during these challenging times. Consider wearing gloves and maybe even a face covering. Since coronavirus has been shown to spread through respiratory droplets, it’s important to take these measures.

3.) Respond to customer inquiries. Many people are using their social media channels to interact with businesses. You may have noticed an increase in questions and comments on you social media accounts. Make sure you respond in a timely fashion. If you choose to go radio silent, it may give off the wrong impression.

By taking these additional safety precautions, you can do your part to slow the spread while providing your customers with peace of mind.

Whether you own an e-commerce business or operate a moving company, one thing’s for certain: you use tape on a daily basis. Tape is incredibly convenient and it’s come a long way over the years. But we bet you still experience some downsides.

Think about it for a second. Every time you tear off a reasonably sized piece of packaging tape, it quickly starts bending and crinkling or collecting hair and dust particles. Without a high-quality tape dispenser in your tool kit, these issues can compound. In the course of a few hours, you might end up with an entire wastebasket full of wasted tape. That’s just a few hours! Think about how much tape you’ll waste over the course of a few days, weeks or even a month.

Fortunately, waste doesn’t have to be your reality. There’s a simple contraption that can save tape and speed up your packaging process significantly. It’s called a tape dispenser. They don’t look like much, but tape dispensers are the unsung heroes of the packaging industry.

Here at Specialized Tape, we stock several different types of professional tape dispensers, including:

• Folded edge hand dispensers (2″ and 3″ – FE-2, FE-3)
• Professional pistol grip tape dispensers
• Filament tape hand dispensers
• Various other dispensers

To learn more about the benefits of using a tape dispenser, get in touch. You can call us at (801) 201-1520 or you can visit our website and fill out this contact form. We look forward to assisting you and your business.

Every time you mail a package from your e-commerce business, there’s the chance your product will arrive at your customers’ doorsteps damaged, unrecognizable––or in a worst-case scenario––missing. Though there’s no way to monitor your package every step of the shipping journey, there are steps you can take to limit damage and provide peace of mind. We aren’t talking about RFID trackers or anything high-tech, either. Sometimes, all you need to do is upgrade your packaging.

Here at Specialized Tape, we’ve made it our mission to offer the widest possible selection of long-lasting, high-quality custom and stock tape products. Instead of wrapping up your goods with Scotch or masking tape, take extra steps to protect your goods. As soon as a package leaves your hands and enters a mail facility, it faces a gauntlet of conveyor belts, sorting machines, delivery workers and the elements. Without adequate packaging support, the likelihood of permanent damage increases.

That’s where we come in. At Specialized Tape, we carry an array of packaging materials including:

• Stock print tape
• Non printed tape
• Water-activated tape
• Filament tape
• PVC tape
• And more!

If you’re unsure what type of tape will best meet your packaging needs, give us a call. Our friendly service reps can make recommendations that align with your goals, budget and shipping destinations. Let’s upgrade your packaging in 2020 with Specialized Tape. We’re ready to get to work whenever you are.

Did you know that UPS delivers approximately 8 million packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas? That number doesn’t even consider packages carried by Fed-Ex, the United States Postal Service, or carriers like DHL. That’s a lot of packages and a lot of opportunities for something to go wrong. You can’t necessarily control what happens to your products in transit, but you can protect yourself by investing in high-quality packaging materials.

That’s where we come in. Here at Specialized Tape, quality is built into everything we do, from our in-house printing facility to our wide-range of sticky offerings, including polypropylene tape, flat black paper tape, PVC tape, water-activated tape, non-printed tape, and more. Whether you sell food products like candy and baked goods, or own an apparel store, it’s crucial that your box arrives in one piece and with as little damage as possible.

No two businesses are alike, which is why we work with all of our clients one on one. The process is simple. Give us a call and speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives. Explain your business and your packaging needs. We’ll take that information and make suggestions that align with your budget and product line. What’s more, we can print tape with your company logo or any other special holiday message.

Don’t risk unhappy customers this holiday season. Specialized Tape can save you time, money, and lost business. Contact us today; call 1-800-201-1520. We look forward to working with you!

Some professionals consider water-activated tape the red-headed step child of the packaging industry, but we couldn’t disagree more. PVC and Polypropelene tape are sometimes cheaper, but neither offers as much versatility. Learn more about why water-activated tape is one of the wisest packaging investments you can make.

Environmentally friendly. Many popular packaging tapes contain plastics or petroleum, neither of which are biodegradable. Water-activated tapes, on the other hand, consist of 100% recycled materials and are compostable. You can feel good about using water-activated tapes and know you aren’t contributing to the world’s growing pollution problem.

Customizable. Water-activated tape is entirely customizable. We can print your company logo, slogan, or colors, providing your brand with further reach. You can also use water-activated tape to boost holiday transactions and promote sales. The only limit is your own creativity!

Herculean strength. Water-activated tape is tough and designed to withstand almost any condition. Whether your shipping product to Phoenix, Arizona, in the middle of summer, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the dead of winter, our water-activated tape holds up, ensuring your packages arrive safely and in one piece.

If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of water-activated tape, request an online quote by filling out this form or call (801) 201-1520 and speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable representatives. Get in touch today. We look forward to assisting you.