The Leaders of the "PACK"!

Pack Expo 2018 is right around the corner, are you ready!? Virtual Packaging will be there once again and is excited to show you why we are the “LEADERS OF THE PACK!”

Be sure to stop by Booth #E7073 to learn all the new and exciting things Virtual Packaging has to offer!

Need Samples for your booth at the show? We can help!

Want oversize packages to draw in the Crowds? We can help!

Have new formats or samples you want to demo but don’t have printed in time for the show? We can help!

Feel like your running out of time and the show is in 24hrs? We can help! (72, 48 and 24hr turns)

We would also like to help educate you on how Virtual can help you succeed in your everyday projects!

Work in Packaging R&D?

Let us help you produce concept and innovation samples to help sell your ideas to the Marketing teams! Whether you need just blanks for sizing and formats, to full blown concept graphics, Virtual Can help!

On a Marketing / Branding Team and need to help make your product land in more consumer baskets?

Let us help you test out different designs, finishes (gloss, matte, spot gloss) colors (metallic, fluorescent, foil) closures (zippers, perforations) and formats or builds to ensure you go to market with the best package for your product!

So don’t miss out and be sure to stop by Booth #E7073 to learn why Virtual is the LEADER OF THE PACK! We will be waiting.

Let us Help you "Fancy" up your product for Fancy Foods!

Specialty food sales are up by 12.9% this year, this means about two-thirds of consumers purchase the same type of food the Summer Fancy Foods show has available for viewing. Currently representing 3,500+ businesses, their vision is “Shape the Future of Food”. This tradeshow gets an edge on the latest industry trends that ultimately helps to guide and grow your business in the most convenient and cost-effective way.

Along with specialty foods comes specialty packaging. After discovering what product will benefit your chosen consumers, the next step is giving your product excellent packaging to match. That is where our company, Virtual Packaging, is there to help. We produce quality mock ups customized to your liking down to the package design, material, shape, size, color, and more.

With specialty food outlets growing at such a fast rate, you will want to be sure to check us out! Who knows, your product and our packaging may win you a Summer Fancy Foods show award, which could ultimately supply your business with increased sales, trade promotions, soft branding rights, and profitable ongoing exposure. We will be at booth #2069, we hope to see you there!

Summer Fancy Foods will be held June 30th -July 2nd in New York City at the Javits Center.

The Pet Industry is booming, are you ready to shine at Super Zoo 2018?

Did you know that over 68% of households own an animal?  Did you know that it is projected this year that Americans will spend over $72 Billion dollars on their pets?  That is a lot of money and that is why if you own a pet industry business you want your products to stand out to get the biggest share of this billion-dollar business.  Super Zoo is a huge pet industry trade show in Las Vegas this June that will capitalize on the booming pet industry.

Here are some more facts to understand why this is a billion-dollar industry.  90% of pet owners think of their dogs and cats as members of the family. 40% percent of married female dog owners reported they had received more emotional support from their pet than from their husband or kids!  Maybe that statistic has something to do with the 50% divorce rate in the country ! The average monthly spending on dogs is over $139 a month.  So, it is clear that this is a big money industry. 6 in 10 people say they indulge in pet therapy, 82% of dog owner’s noticed improvement in their mental and emotional health because of their dogs, 4 in 10 people leaned on their pet to get them through the loss of a loved one and 80% said it would be a deal breaker if their romantic partner did not like their pet, so you can see why getting a piece of this billion-dollar pie is important to any company in the pet industry.

Now let’s look at a packaging statistic in the pet industry. One-third of US Adults equate quality packaging to product quality.  Unique packaging can differentiate your product on the shelf.  It can also help form and support the identity of your brand.  The Mintel report said, “The bottom line: Good packaging protects your product. Great packaging protects your brand.”  We all know that price is a key factor for the consumer when purchasing a product, but brand trust also plays an important role as well. Brand trust creates the ability for extension of a brand as well.  That is a key factor in company growth.

So, make sure if you need great packaging you come to the best quality mockup house, Virtual Packaging and ColorVu.  We can help your product and your brand look the best! Let us help you outshine the competition at this year's 2018 Super Zoo show!

Stand out from the Crowd!

The candy and snack world is booming, but how will you stand out from the crowd!   More and more consumers are looking for a natural and healthy lifestyle which has rolled over to the snack and confections industry!  Lower sugar, No Carbs, Gluten Free, Soy Free.... the list goes on and on!   How do you make your product stand out from the endless rows of snacks and candy.  Through your design but of course!

With prototyping we can help you determine what package design, finish, shape and colors captivate your consumers enough to make them pull YOUR package off the shelf!  Unsure if you prefer a matte, gloss or dual spot / gloss combo finish?   Let us comp up each version for you to test with peers or consumer groups to understand what appeals most to them!

The 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo is quickly approaching, do you have packaging samples to present to potential buyers?   Don't miss this chance to get your product in the hands of buyers due to the delayed production of printing your final packaging.  We can help!   Virtual can turn samples in as little as 72, 48 and 24hrs!  Let us help you jazz up your tradeshow booth with our pristine prototype samples!

Need oversize samples of your packaging to draw crowds in?  We can help with this too!   No matter the size, shape or finish!  Oversize packages are a huge win at shows and are one of the best types of decor to draw people in!   And the best part, its your beautiful package but Larger than Life!

Contact us today to see how we can help YOU stand out from the crowd!

Color-Vu @ NP Expo West 2018

Visit us at our booth # 3092

Natural Products Expo West is the largest gathering of industry leaders for the Natural and Organic product movement. Currently, the event is expected to see more than 4,000 exhibitors and over 80,000 attendees. Color-Vu, and our sister company Virtual Packaging, will be making the trip to Anaheim this March to debut some of our newest natural packaging products.

We are proud to say we will be among these ground-breaking innovators at Expo West, showcasing our competencies in:

    • Prototype and mock-up packaging

    • Minimum print quantity of just one!

    • Intricate spot gloss details

    • Foil stamping and metallic finishes

    • Pantone® color matching

    • 3-day standard turn around

    • Custom die lines  

    • Direct print / Rubdown Transfers  

    • 3D Digital Renders

The Natural Products Expo will be held in Anaheim California at the city convention centre from March 8th through the 11th in the North and Center Main halls. 

For more info on the Expo please visit their website at https://www.expowest.com/

If you would like to set up a meeting in advance, please reach out to us at 817-328-3900.

Hope to see you there!

Bring 3D Printed Models to Life with Rub On Transfers

Thanks to 3D printing, prototypes for product development can now be created in minutes instead of days, weeks or months—and rub-on transfers can help you cross the finish line even faster. 

3D printed models make it possible to quickly create a prototype of almost anything imaginable, from aircraft and automotive components, to toys and action figures, to consumer goods and electronics—but the printed models sometimes lack the graphics, details, and colors of a finished product. Rub on transfers are a great way to add the finishing touches that will give your 3D printed prototype a more realistic look. 

Apply custom graphics to almost any 3D printing material.
There are many 3D printing materials available, including resin, stainless steel, and ceramic. Rub on transfers may be applied to any of these surfaces.

Print your vision, in 3D.
By definition, 3D printing is not flat—but it can still be a challenge for makers to apply finely detailed graphics to non-flat surfaces. Fortunately, rub on transfers work on surfaces that are curved, uneven, or rough, too. (Click here for a demo on how to apply a rub on transfer.)

Add realistic detail to any 3D printed prototype.
There are many ways you can use a rub on transfer to bring your brand image to life. Apply sharp, crisp numerals to a 3D printed watch face. Enhance 3D printed control panels with numbers, icons or text. Add fresh colors or custom graphics to a 3D printed model. You can even try out different graphics on your prototype to see what you like best.

Easily test graphics on 3D printed models.
Research and development is a trial-and-error process—and fortunately, it’s now much easier (and less expensive) to try out different graphic approaches using rub-on transfers and 3D printed prototypes. You can try different colors and see how they look against various substrates, determine the best placement of graphics, and adjust the size of graphics and type until everything looks just right. This testing process may also reveal potential problems, which can then be solved in the prototyping phase, eliminating larger and more costly problems later.

Try special colors and finishes.
Color Vu rub on transfers come in a wide variety of colors, including metallics, fluorescents, and Pantone colors, enabling you to add special effects to your 3D printed model.

Print Finely Detailed Text and Graphics on 3D Printed Models — at a low cost.
Best of all, rub on transfers can be created very inexpensively and even at low quantities. You may be surprised at the level of quality and detail you can achieve—and we can’t wait to see how our rub-on transfers will bring your 3D printed project to life.

Contact us today to get a free quote, or get started.