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How Will the Spread of the Virus Impact China’s Economy and Trade?

China has become an economic powerhouse over the past several years, so concerns over reports of cities shutting down, the number of victims rising, and concerns over economic impact are quickly rising. According to an article by Time, China is the world’s largest manufacturer, and imports more crude oil than any other country. China was the United States’ largest supplier of goods in 2018, including electrical machinery ($152 billion), machinery ($117 billion), furniture and bedding ($35 billion), toys and sports equipment ($27 billion) and plastics ($19 billion), as reported by Forbes.

Ensuring Your Product Is Protected for the Important Occasions

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to make your product look amazing while protecting it from the damage it can receive while on display. Many businesses find that rigid plastic boxes provide exceptional protection while creating a beautiful display that doesn’t hide their product’s outstanding appearance. From initial packaging to final display and delivery to the end client, these containers provide hardy, attractive, and stable protection for your products, safeguarding your investment and lowering your business’ product losses.

Alpha Rho: “Made in the USA”

Many people who call our facility are surprised to learn that we are not a distributor of rigid plastic boxes. That’s right, Alpha Rho is purely a manufacturer of plastic boxes—we play no part in their distribution (outside of shipping orders to our customers). We are proud of our “Made in the USA” declaration and do everything in our power to back it up. To clear up some confusion, we’ve decided to address why it’s so important for us to run our business through domestic means. Broken down below are our top reasons for keeping our supply chain within the United States.

Satisfy Your Unique Product Needs with Rigid Plastic Boxes

Rigid plastic boxes serve many unique applications. Used by many for countless packaging solutions, these boxes come in a plethora of shapes, sizes, and lid types. Most commonly, rigid plastic boxes are used as an enhancement of product displays—providing a boost in aesthetic appeal while protecting any contents placed inside. They are a low-maintenance, re-usable, seamless extension of the products inside. Whether it be a gift, confectionary item, sports memorabilia, or party knickknack, plastic boxes are the perfect rigid packaging solution.

Why You Should Fall in Love with Custom Packaging for Creative, Heartfelt Gifts

With Christmas and New Year’s firmly behind us, we now shift our focus to the holiday of love. Valentine’s Day is an important date for many couples—typically celebrated with romantic vacations, hitting the town for a nice meal, or exchanging special gifts. For retail stores, the holiday presents a huge opportunity to make money. According to Forbes, it’s estimated that 55% of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine’s day annually—spending an impressive $19.6 billion in the process.

Unique Gift Packaging Ideas for Everyone on Your List 

The holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re like most Americans, you’re probably scrambling for last-minute gift ideas. Shopping is never an easy task, especially when you have to account for a number of different personalities. As the days in December wind down, it’s not uncommon for you to feel completely overwhelmed and exhausted. Fear not, though—Alpha Rho has the quintessential contraption to help you satisfy all the special people on your list.

How They’re a Treat for the Confection and Retail Industries

Halloween in America is a big deal, and like any other major holiday, it’s accompanied by a serious surge in consumer spending. Last year’s holiday broke all kinds of retail spending records, with over $9.1 billion spent on Halloween related items.

“Out of the Box” Applications for Rigid Plastic Packaging

For over 50 years, Alpha Rho has been providing a variety of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers with rigid plastic packaging for diverse uses. 

New England’s Largest Plastic Box Manufacturer Sets Standards for Renewable Practices

In 2016, Alpha Rho decided to make a change—a change in our sustainability initiatives that will help us become an industry leader for manufacturing companies interested in renewable energy. 

Select the Packaging that’s Best for Your Product and Your Bottom Line

Choosing the right packaging for your product means sifting through a wide variety of choices–what type of logo to use, what information to place on the label, and, perhaps most importantly, what style of packaging to pick. Flexible plastic packaging has recently gained a lot of attention as an alternative to rigid plastic packaging but both have their pros and cons, and ultimately there's one clear winner based on what best suits your product and industry.