Florence Paper Corp. Launches Boutique Packaging Firm, Marks & Bleed Fine Packaging
New York, NY , June 18, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Florence Paper Corp. (parent company to CPI Packaging) announces the official launch of Marks & Bleed Fine Packaging, a boutique firm that provides customized, sustainable, fine packaging materials to domestic and international clients.
Premiering at Global Shops 2015, Marks & Bleed has quickly made a name for itself regarding fine packaging. With clients such as Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and LeSportSac, Marks & Bleed is dedicated to bringing a fresh approach to modern bespoke packaging by creating luxury paper bags and boxes with an unsurpassed attention to detail.
"To a luxury customer, a shopping bag or box is an extension of their purchase," noted Steve Shamah, CEO of Florence Paper. "We kept seeing this shift in the market for a firm that was dedicated to providing fine quality products, but that has a strict focus on sustainability."
Steve Shamah, CEO
“To a luxury customer, a shopping bag or box is an extension of their purchase,” noted Steve Shamah, CEO of Florence Paper. “We kept seeing this shift in the market for a firm that was dedicated to providing fine quality products, but that has a strict focus on sustainability.”
The company, led by Steve’s two sons, David & Alan, makes Florence Paper Corp. a 4th generation family run company. With the focus on sustainable materials, the Shamah’s have gone to great expense to ensure all factories and plants are up to code and produced with the greatest adherence to quality.
“Our commitment to sustainability continues with the development of 100% compostable products,” said David Shamah, Executive Vice President of Florence Paper and Head of Marks & Bleed. “We employ a system to ensure that the glue used to bind our bags, as well as the inks printed on them, are completely safe, both in its production and after its disintegration. Each of our paper bags meets the American Society of Testing and Materials Standard D6400. By meeting this standard, we ensure that our inks and glues are safe for the environment and are compliant with local laws.”
The companies’ boutique atmosphere allows for all members of the team to become invested in each client, ensuring that client of a hands on approach that ensures the highest level of dedication to each project.
About Florence Paper Corp. : Florence Paper Corp. was established in 1959 by David Shamah to help local businesses streamline their operations. Originally providing everything from shopping bags and receipt paper to janitorial supplies and cleaners, Florence Paper quickly grew and in 1972, formed CPI Packaging. CPI was devoted to providing custom plastic shopping solutions to clients and is credited with being the first importer of plastic bags to the U.S. After years of growth, the changes in plastic laws and the rise of sustainable materials lead to the development of Marks & Bleed Fine Packaging.
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