What customers say about the MINI PAK’R™ Air Cushion Machine

What our customers say about the
MINI PAK’R^™ Air Cushion Machine...

Joanne Klauber Owner, Makes Scents
	Makes Scents of Columbus, Texas, owner Joanne Klauber was a beta-test site for the MINI PAK’R machine. Klauber started her fragrance lamps, candles and reed diffuser oil business from her dining room, selling on eBay and quickly became a Power-Seller. Today she operates a store in Columbus, sells from her own company web site and continues to sell on eBay. Klauber said, “I liked the speed and flexibility of the MINI PAK’R machine since so many different cushions could be made by one machine. Plus its price was very attractive. I tested the machine thoroughly, used it every day and tried several pillow configurations before settling on Supertube to line my boxes and Double Cushion on top.” Klauber said. “We loaded the film, hit start and let a bin fill with cushions. There was no need to monitor the machine. The MINI PAK’R air cushions immediately gave my company a professional image. I no longer looked like someone doing business from my dining room,” Klauber concluded. As soon as production machines were available, Klauber purchased two. “I like the MINI PAK’R machine so much I never want to be without it so I purchased a second one to use both in rush times and as a backup.”
Ryan Bailer Owner, Upscale Mail
	Ryan Bailey, owner of Upscale Mail, a pack-and-ship/mail store in Bannochburn, Illinois, was one of several national beta test sites for the MINI PAK’R machine. Ryan liked the MINI PAK’R machine because it was small and one roll of film produces between 656 and 1,066 feet of cushions or bubble. Ryan’s store is very small and the back was full of stored packaging, rolls of bubble. Upscale Mail ships approximately 100 packages a day, using Federal Express, UPS and the Post Office. “The machine was a success from the beginning,” said Ryan. “We would make several rolls of NOVUS Quilt Large cushions at night, stockpiling enough to get us through the next day. We replaced traditional ½ inch bubble with Quilt Large and it worked perfectly.” “We also sell rolls of bubble and I was able to replace those bubble rolls with rolls of Quilt Large and Quilt Small. The Quilt cushions were cost effective, comparable to what I was paying for bubble but much better quality. In addition, I was able to offer my customers specific lengths of Quilt Large or Quilt Small and that was a real sales benefit,” continued Ryan. “This is the first machine that really works for stores like ours,” said Ryan. “I’m really impressed with how well it works. Plus you don’t have to baby sit it, simply turn it on and just let it run. I think the machine price is reasonable and it’s a quick pay-back with its retail aspect. I could sell lengths of all the films, not just bubble. People liked the other cushions and I had an extra revenue generator,” concluded Ryan.
Donald Foster Shipping/Receiving Manager
	Foster saw the MINI PAK’R machine advertised in the ULINE Catalog and was curious: would it work well in his shipping department? Deciding it would he purchased the MINI PAK’R machine and put it to work. H&L Accessory sells aircraft engine components and ships them internationally, over 200 packages per month. The aircraft components are lightweight, delicate and need superior protection. Foster uses MINI PAK’R Quilt Large film for void fill in cartons containing the already-wrapped components. Foster is pleased with the MINI PAK’R machine and says “it’s a valuable addition to our warehouse”.
Jeff Oestreich Oestreich Pottery
	Potter Jeff Oestreich ships his wheel-thrown pottery to customers, galleries and museums around the world. When shipping pieces ranging in price from $60 to $500 and up, packaging is important. “Quality products deserve quality packaging,” said Oestreich, “and I want my packaging to look good, professional and provide great protection. I used to have a packaging company to ship my products but now do it all myself. I purchased standard size boxes, made custom labels for my shipments. At first I used “packing peanuts” but they took up too much space in my studio. When I learned about the MINI PAK’R machine, I immediately wanted to try it. “The MINI PAK’R machine is so convenient. I’m its biggest cheerleader since I’ve had no breakage since I started using it. I bought a roll of each film, tested them and found the NOVUS Double Cushion and the CELL-O 4 x 8 worked best. I use the 4 x 8 cushions for void fill around the pots and double box my pieces with Double Cushion between the boxes. “The MINI PAK’R machine is pricy for potters but I look at it as an investment. It’s allows me to use clean, attractive packaging as well as save money over the long haul. Plus I get the bonus of saving studio space when I eliminated peanuts.”
Bill Moritz, Owner Moritz Camera
	"I saw the MINI PAK’R machine demonstrated at eBay Live! and liked it immediately. I purchased one, followed the simple set-up directions and started using it to ship cameras and photographic accessories. “It’s easy to use and takes care of all my packaging needs. I use different size boxes and different products require different levels of protection. I use Quilt Large, Quilt Small and Double Cushion depending on the item. “One of the best things about the MINI PAK’R is that its cushions add no weight to my cartons, saving me and my customer money. I used to use paper for wrapping protection and paper makes for heavy cartons. “I think the MINI PAK’R machine is excellent. It’s dependable and keeps my shipping costs reasonable,” stated Moritz.
Shawn Cochran The UPS Store #0206
	“I read about the MINI PAK’R machine in the AMPC newsletter and thought it would be good for my business. I recently moved to a new location with limited storage space so like eliminating bags of packing peanuts from my crowded backroom. Plus I don’t want to have to rent off-site storage during the busy holiday season.”
Robert P. Krause Mail Depot, Inc.
	Krause attended the AMPC National Convention and saw the MINI PAK’R machine demonstrated there. “I’m a big booster of the MINI PAK’R concept. Making packaging as needed saves me from having to rent mini-storage during the holiday season. Last year I had to rent storage space so I would have enough packaging supplies for my customers during the busy holiday shipping season. I had to purchase about 120 extra bags of packing peanuts and rent a storage unit for 90 days for them.”

Voted “Best of Show: Equipment Manufacturers and Resellers” at the Associated Mail & Parcel Centers’ 2007 National Convention