Fact vs. Fiction: 7 Reasons to Partner with Empire EMCO Rather Than Working Directly with Manufacturers

There are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to work with Empire EMCO – including price, especially for small- to mid-sized companies! Before you decide to start working directly with manufacturers, let us separate fact from fiction and paint an accurate picture of a partnership with Empire EMCO.

07 Jul 22

Have a Project?

Request a Quote Here

07 Oct 20

In Stock Closures, Bottles, Pumps & Sprayers

AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!

18 Aug 20

IN STOCK, AVAILABLE TODAY! Call (716) 308-2415 for a quote.

Boston Rounds 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz

22 Jul 20

Sustainable Barrier Packaging

Protect Your Products, Profits and Planet

26 Jun 20

How To ENKASE COVID-19

Barrier Packaging for Piece of Mind

26 Jun 20

COVID- 19 "ENKASE" Barrier Technology for Thymol Packaging

ENKASE bottles being encased in fluorine gas to extend shelf life by creating a barrier to contain aggressive chemicals and their vapors.

26 Jun 20

In Stock Closures, Bottles, Pumps & Sprayers

Empire EMCO has taken action to secure inventory during this global pandemic. We have the following high-demand; long lead time items available to cover your needs.

24 Jun 20

Bottles, Closures, Dispensing Closures

AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! Complete List of items available at the very bottom.

19 Mar 20

Greenpeace Survey of Material Recovery Facilities Makes Some Valid Points

The number scheme for seven different types of plastics continues to be a thorn in our collective side.

02 Mar 20

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE #4

Factories in China have begun to reopen but, because regional travel restrictions are still in place, some employees will not be able to return to work immediately.

18 Feb 20

China Tariffs

ADDITIONAL LIST 3 EXCLUSIONS ANNOUNCED

06 Feb 20

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE #3

On February 4, 2020, the WHO (World Health Organization) officials advised that the coronavirus outbreak is not a pandemic and added that they are hopeful the transmission of the virus can be contained.

06 Feb 20

Our Capabilities

Benefits of Working with a Packaging Distributor

04 Feb 20

Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale $10 each

Please note: Pre-sale orders will be delivered on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3

29 Jan 20

Potential Shipment Delays from China

29 Jan 20

Potential Shipment Delays from China

Potential Shipment Delays from China

28 Jan 20

Potential Shipment Delays from China

Potential Shipment Delays from China

28 Jan 20

Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale

Pre-sale orders will be delivered on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3

28 Jan 20

CHEMO CARE TOTES

For $20 Each tote will be filled with items to bring comfort to a cancer patient.

28 Jan 20

Full Line of Tottles Available

View our Full Line of Tottles Here

12 Sep 19

Updated Contact List

Updated 8/1/2019

01 Aug 19

Perception Pyramid

As we continue to define our brand, we need to understand how we are perceived in the industry by the buyers of our products and services. Please take a moment and read the attached article. Tell us where you believe Empire falls into this pyramid sector and WHY.

30 Jul 19

2019 Trade Show List

Upcoming Trade Shows

30 Jul 19

Advantages of Distribution

EmpireEMCO helps companies large and small with sourcing appropriate, cost-effective packaging for a wide variety of industries.

30 Jul 19

Developing Your Package

There are at least three things you should consider when selecting a new package: What size and shape are right for the product I am packaging? What material do I need? And would I be best served with a stock package or a custom mold?

30 Jul 19

Custom Molds vs Stock

If your packaging requires a unique look or functionality that does not exist from stock options, EmpireEMCO will work with you to develop a custom solution.

30 Jul 19

Resin Comparison Chart

Resin Comparison Chart - Explore the benefits of different resins for optimal understanding of their advantages.

26 Apr 19

We're Hiring!

EmpireEMCO is a solutions leader in the packaging industry within the US and internationally. Through our brand, we are committed to helping our clients create and grow their customer relationships by providing a customizable mix of solutions. Right now, we're hiring!

21 Nov 18

Economic Insights

The Holiday's are Coming

15 Nov 18

Metalized-look closures that can be heat induction lined!

Upscale your package with with these closures from Empire Emco that offer the look of metal but all the benefits of plastic! Furthermore, these metal-free closures can have a heat induction liner!

15 Aug 18

Closing the loop with recycling

Recycle Across America (RAA) aims to standardize the label solution nationwide for bins and to educate on how it will help packagers reduce costs and meet their sustainability goals.

02 Aug 18

5 Ways To Share Your Professional Expertise And 4 Reasons You Should

If you’ve been a part of the workforce for any period of time, you have at least some level of professional expertise. You’ve got a certain unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that makes you an asset to your organization.

05 Jun 18

Clearance Inventory

EmpireEMCO has a wide selection of packaging goods currently available for clearance. Check out the inventory!

04 Jun 18

Trends in E-Commerce Packaging

The retail industry is in the midst of a complete transformation with new trends in E-Commerce Packaging.

30 May 18

Packages of the Year Awards

EmpireEMCO wins gold at the Packages of the Year Awards for the most innovative packages released during the previous year. Awards are given to the top three containers in each category.

16 May 18

U.S. Trucking Prices Are About to Rise Even More

Electronic logging devices will force more rigs to park | Rules are ‘tightening the screws’ as freight rates rise 28%

10 May 18

Six indicators of effectively leveraged packaging

What renders a tool effective is the skill with which it’s utilized. Packaging has great potential. However, potential always is a quality that either gets unlocked or remains unfulfilled.

03 May 18

Do You Know How Many Customers You Lose Each Year?

.... they asked us how many customers we “churned” each year. Unfortunately, we didn’t know the answer, so they asked us to guess.

24 Apr 18

EXCLUSIVE MOLD - My Pyramid

Exclusive mold from EmpireEMCO.

19 Apr 18

CUSTOM MOLD by Empire EMCO - More Affordable than you Think!

April's Featured Molds

17 Apr 18

Internet of Things… yet to come

What does this even mean, Internet of things?  Simply, the internet is coming off of our computers, Phones and any other electronic devices and showing up in objects surrounding us.

12 Apr 18

Save money with blanket order discounts

Reduce Inventory, Cost Savings are just a few of the benefits of Blanket Orders as a blanket PO, or purchase order, allows you to purchase goods or services at the most economical price level over a set period of time and for a set amount of time. A blanket PO adds certainty to a business. There are many advantages to blanket orders.

03 Apr 18

What Impact is E-Commerce Having on Packaging?

Accounting for $1.3 trillion of the $22 trillion global retail market, e-commerce really is booming, and its growth shows no sign of slowing down as more and more brands and categories migrate to the digital space.

29 Mar 18

AEROSOL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT YOU!

MYTH: Aerosols are not environmentally friendly. REALITY: That is NOT true. READ ON....

27 Mar 18

Empire EMCO attends Global Pet Expo 2018

Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's largest annual trade show featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today.

22 Mar 18

CUT YOUR LEAD TIME & SAVE MONEY!

with Blanket Order Discounts (BO)

19 Mar 18

EXCLUSIVE MOLD - Body Spray

Exclusive mold from EmpireEMCO.

16 Mar 18

EXCLUSIVE MOLD - Cameilia

Exclusive mold from EmpireEMCO.

15 Mar 18

Exclusive Mold - Pinch Waist

Exclusive mold from EmpireEMCO.

14 Mar 18

Exclusive Mold - Body Oval

Exclusive mold from EmpireEMCO.

13 Mar 18

Empire EMCO attends NACD West Show

Supporting suppliers of excellence; Empire EMCO’s very own President& CEO, Gary Burns attended the NACD West Show in February along with 225+ attendees from 20 Distributor and 31 Supplier companies.

12 Mar 18

GLOSSY OVAL SNAP TOP

Custom Mold #3008 Exclusive to Empire EMCO!

09 Mar 18

Trouble Shooting Guide

Empire Emco's trouble shooting guide includes is a useful resource for trouble shooting issues in packaging.

09 Mar 18

Compressed Wipe comes 3 different sizes for a variety of applications.

08 Mar 18

Compressed Wipe can be used for a variety of applications

Compressed Wipe can be used for a variety of applications. Personal care, pets, general cleaning.

07 Mar 18

Custom mold - Thumb action dispensing closure

19 mm PP. Custom snap. **Restrictions apply, call for details.

06 Mar 18

Custom mold by EmpireEMCO - Grip Oval (Mold #4021)

10 oz HDPE. 20mm. Special snap neck.

05 Mar 18

Empire exclusive custom mold

Custom mold - Wide mouth round jar (Mold #3020).

02 Mar 18

Exclusive to Empire: the Flip Tip!

No more lost tips! The Flip Tip resealable closure eliminates the risk of separation of the closure tip from the cap body. The Flip Tip can be opened, locked into place for product dispersion and then closed using only one hand.

01 Mar 18

EmpireEMCO welcomes 3 new hires to our team!

We are super excited to announce that Christian Martinez, Tymothy Takacs and Jacob Blanche have joined the Empire family to fill our open Regional Sales Manager positions! They bring with them a wealth of combined experience in sales and packaging.

20 Feb 18

Packaging innovation spotlight: stain remover pops up to save the day

Dealing with stains when on the go can be extremely frustrating as there are very few truly convenient and effective solutions available to consumers. However, the Dr Beckmann brand in Austria and Germany has taken on the challenge and launched Fleck Weg! Push & Wipe stain removal wipes packaged in handy individual pods.

09 Feb 18

Without trucks America stops!

A shortage of trucks Is forcing firms to cut shipments or pay up.

29 Jan 18

Empire's custom designed 16oz PET Jar for Weber's Mustard

Weber's Mustard, and fans of regional food, take a hit with loss of BJ's account.

22 Jan 18

Empire's custom designed 16 Oz PET Jar back on the shelves of BJ's Wholesale! The power of social media.

BJ's reinstates orders of Weber's Mustard after Facebook post goes viral.

22 Jan 18

Market report - Consumer insights

GOING NATURAL Natural products are becoming more popular, and this trend is set to continue. For the third year running, sulfates is the number one ingredient women will avoid when purchasing beauty products. Women again felt the strongest about their skin care purchases being green, as compared to other beauty product categories.

10 Jan 18

January - Color of the Month

Stay on Top of 2018 Color Trends.

03 Jan 18

Packaging trends to watch for 2018

2018 is right around the corner, and as the leaves begin to change color, retail brands and consumer goods manufacturers, Packaging Designers and Engineers are gearing up for what changes are to come, and what changes they can bring in their respective packaging worlds in the coming year.

29 Dec 17

Innovation - Metal-like disc top closures

Upscale your package with disc top closures with the look of metal but the benefits of all plastic.

28 Dec 17

EmpireEMCO adopts a family from WNY Heroes, Inc. for the holidays

WNY Heroes, Inc.'s adopt-a-veteran family program was created to help assure a holiday season for our veterans/military families. .

14 Dec 17

Innovation lets you be a trendsetter

“Invention is the process of taking capital and turning it into knowledge. Innovation is the process of taking knowledge and turning it back into capital”

06 Dec 17

Six trends transforming the PET packaging market

New analysis has identified six market and technical developments that will drive growth in the PET packaging market across the next five years.

04 Dec 17

EmpireEMCO is honored to spend an evening with our Veterans

We are so grateful to the staff at Empire EMCO for their generous donation of a spaghetti dinner at the holidays, letting the residents of Willow Lodge know they have not been forgotten.

01 Dec 17

EmpireEMCO introduces a natural cleaning wipe

These are not your average travel wipes. Our pre-moistened towelettes are plant-based and lightly fragrant, and have been dermatologist-tested so they're gently effective.

29 Nov 17

EmpireEMCO: not just a pretty interface

EmpireEMCO, a packaging distributor with over a century of experience, have recently launched their new website with Webpac. Their rejuvenated, responsive site consists of a modern and user-friendly interface displaying organized and regularly-updated content.

28 Nov 17

PET Market Update --- October 2017

The U.S. Petrochemical market is gradually recovering from the after effects of Hurricane Harvey. At its peak, there was over 65% of PX capacity and 75% of MEG capacity in the U.S. that was impacted. This forced PET producers to jump through hoops to backfill raw material supply in a hurry.

13 Nov 17

Golden Artist Colors selects EmpireEMCO for sustainable PCR packaging

Golden Artist Colors is at the forefront of corporate social responsibility initiatives and wanted to switch to using containers with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in its paint containers. EmpireEMCO delivered, in a collaborative project.

06 Oct 17

EmpireEMCO recognized at NACD Awards for its work with Turtle Wax

The National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) is committed to the distribution of quality packaging components by establishing the market connection between manufacturers/producers and users incorporating the following values. At a recent ceremony awarding packaging excellence, EmpireEMCO was honoured with a Gold Award for the Best Use of Custom Packaiging for its work on the the packaging for Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell car wax.

04 May 17

EmpireEMCO's five distinct advantages, according to Jeanine Vecchio

In between college and junior level hockey, being a wife and mother of two boys, and traveling as much as she can, Jeanine Vecchio runs EmpireEMCO's blossoming marketing department and is the New Business & Strategic Territory Development Manager. We were able to speak to her this week to get some details on what she's doing at Empire and what values distinguish the firm from others in the marketplace.

20 Feb 17

Standup pouch functionality drives the supply chain

For many small, medium and large brands, stand-up pouches (SUP) are being considered more and more as the premier package format to launch new products.

06 Oct 16