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Frequently asked questions

• What locations does Emmerson Packaging service?

  We service all of Canada and the United States. We have warehouses strategically located throughout to ensure that from coast to coast, your product is always close.

• What are your standard lead times?

  Lead times are based on where the product is being shipped to, but typically on repeat orders, standard have-ready lead times are:

  • Surface print rollstock – 4 weeks
  • Lamination rollstock – 5 weeks
  • Bottom gusset pouches – 6 weeks
  • Box pouch and quad seals – 7 weeks
• What is your minimum order quantity?

  Our minimum order quantities per product type are typically (but may vary depending on the specifications of your item):

  • Rollstock and Pouches – 25,000 PC per SKU
  • Box Pouches – 30,000 pc per family, 10,000 PC per SKU
  • Quad bags – 10,000 per SKU per order.

  As we are strategically set up to manufacture large-scale orders, most quotes start with the 10 million (rollstock) or 5 million (pouches) annual impressions, but our experts can discuss this more with you.

• What is your on-time delivery rate?

  We boast a 98+% on-time delivery rate. We’re so confident in our ability to deliver your project on time, we offer a rock-solid New

  Product Launch Guarantee. If you miss a launch date and it’s our fault, we’ll pay a penalty fee!

• Is Emmerson Packaging food grade?

  Yes. All our packaging is FDA-approved, and our facilities are SQF Edition 8: Level 2 certified. You can access a copy of our most up to date SQF certifications here.

  • 2025 SQF Edition 9 Certification – Amherst, Nova Scotia 
  • 2025 SQF Edition 9 Certification – Belleville, Ontario 
  • Toxic Reduction Summary Report 
• Do you make your own film?

  Yes, we make our own polyethylene films. You can choose from clear, white, or add visual impact from our line of matte finish PE films.

  Our in-house Research and Development and Graphics teams can work with you to understand your goals and provide technical expertise, along with concept and design support to ensure that your goals are met. Complete our contact us form to coordinate a meeting today!

• Do you make your own plates?

  Yes, we make our own plates in-house using an ESKO HD workflow.

• Do you do digital printing?

  Emmerson Packaging does not currently offer digital printing. As a flexible packaging manufacturer that focuses on pet food, frozen food, Frozen Food Market Page and other markets of the like, we feel that flexographic printing is still the best solution for our customers, given their existing volumes and service requirements. We are actively exploring digital technologies and will deploy them when we feel they can meet our customers’ needs for quality and cost competitiveness.

• What are your in-house production capabilities?

  Emmerson Packaging is a vertically-integrated manufacturing operation. We deliver consistent and high-quality services and products, with premium in-house production capabilities:

  • HD Printing (4000 DPI resolution with 175 LPI for superior ink lay down and color control)
  • High-speed flexographic presses with state-of-the-art robotic capabilities
  • Print width ranges from 12” (minimum) to 65” (maximum)
  • Print repeat ranges from 12 1/4” (minimum) to 49” (maximum)
  • 10-colour maximum range plus combinations
  • Surface or reverse sheeting or tubing
  • Computer-controlled ink blending
  • Graphics/Pre-Press Services