ON-DEMAND PACKAGING MATERIALS NOW A REALITY WITH MINI PAK’R AIR CUSHION
New Desktop-Size Machine Ideal for Small Businesses, OEM Manufacturers, Artists, eBay Shippers and Others Who Ship Fragile or Valuable Items
http://www.minipakr.com
Redwood City, California, March 13, 2008 --The new desktop-sized MINI PAK’RTM air cushion
machine, now available from packaging industry leader FP International is revolutionizing the packaging
preferences of small businesses, artists, medical equipment companies and others who regularly ship
fragile or valuable items. The machine creates six different air cushions configurations that provide
superior protection to standard bubble wrapping material. This range of packaging options gives shippers
customizable packaging for virtually everything that they ship, on demand.
The MINI PAK’R saves money and space. In fact, one small roll of MINI PAK'R NOVUS Quilt-Air®
Large film makes the equivalent of 1.33 rolls of 1⁄2” X 48" x 250' bubble wrap; one small roll of MINI
PAK'R NOVUS Double Cushion® film makes the equivalent of seven 14 cubic foot bags of peanuts.
The MINI PAK’R, which sells for $1,799, can be purchased online at http://www.minipakr.com.
According to Joe Nezwek, president of FP International, the MINI PAK’R air cushion machine offers the
small shipper the advantages long enjoyed by large retail and industrial shippers. “The patented NOVUS
air cushions made by the MINI PAK’R offer more protection than other products because air moves
between channels instead of popping the cushion like standard bubble wrapping products. This means
superior cushioning and protection for fragile and valuable items. Our shippers save money on packaging
materials and damage claims related to breakage.” He adds, “The MINI PAK’R’s small size and easy
operation make it ideal for a wide range of packaging scenarios. Plus, the air cushions it makes are
environmentally friendly, and can be reused or recycled.”
The MINI PAK’R is simple to operate. The machine “reads” an RFID tag in the film roll and
automatically sets the air fill amount and seal temperature for the user. Then, the user simply selects one
of the six MINI PAK’R cushion choices, loads the film and makes packaging material on demand. It
works quickly, producing cushions at 25 feet per minute.
The size of a desktop printer or fax machine, MINI PAK’R can easily sit on a tabletop or be mounted on a
wall.
The MINI PAK’R air cushion machine can be purchased at http://www.minipakr.com, or by calling 1-888-
MINIPKR (1-888-646-4757).
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The new MINI PAK'RTM air cushion machine is an important addition to any packaging or shipping and
distribution center. It is a convenient, simple to use and space-saving solution for small businesses,
artists, medical supply companies, OEM manufacturers, eBay shippers, pack-and-ship stores and others
who need “on-demand” air cushion packaging capabilities. In fact, the MINI PAK'R machine was named
“Best of Show for Equipment and Manufacturing” at the 2007 National Convention of the Associated
Mail & Parcel Centers.
MEDIA CONTACT
Dianne Newton-Shaw
Placemaking Group
dnshaw@placemakinggroup.com
510.835.7900, ext. 206
OR
Miriam Schaffer
Placemaking Group
mschaffer@placemakinggroup.com
510.835.7900, ext. 207
