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Air cushions

FP Intl. (Redwood City, CA) has introduced Flo-Pak Cell-O air cushions as an alternative to paper packaging. Products are safeguarded by inserting one or more of the clear, HDPE cushions in the shipping container.

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Source reduction and savings in freight and storage costs are gained since less packaging material is used. Trapped air in the small 3" x 5" package offers the protection.

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