Nelson launches new blog; will spill the beans on everything packaging

Do you remember when business deals closed on a handshake? We do.

Some may say we're a little old-fashioned. We're okay with that. A materials handling company like ours could never continue thriving (a century after it all began) without knowing who we really are.

The United States imports the second-largest amount of coffee beans (approximately 25 million bags). That's a lot of pallets.

What makes Nelson different
New technologies and materials inspire us every day. We're committed to staying at the forefront of our industry. It's in our DNA to continually design better packaging systems. This uncommon blend of innovation and old-fashioned values is the time-honored culture at Nelson that can make almost anything new feel comfortably familar.

Why we started this blog
Nelson Company came of age at a time when people really got to know people. We believe it's the hallmark of building long-lasting relationships. Generations ago we may have earned your business over a cold sarsaparilla. Today, the Internet allows us to interact with everyone on your team from packaging engineers and warehouse managers to professionals in logistics and supply chain management.

From Nelson Company archives: employee photo (1923)

What to expect from our blog
As you read our blog posts, you'll get to know the people who inspired them. You'll learn our best packaging secrets from engineers who specialize in unit load design at the Nelson Technical Center. Our sales professionals will teach you everything you need to know about buying wood and plastic pallets. For a change of pace, we'll invite other respected industry leaders and valued customers to share their expert opinions and success stories.

Above all, we want this blog to provide a social platform to collaborate on issues relevant to packaging and transportation challenges faced by every industry. We're inviting you to help us get the conversation started.

What is your biggest challenge?
Government regulations, packaging specifications, technological innovation, sustainability or something else?

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