--- title: 4 Services Businesses Wish Companies Would Offer description: "Small businesses and large businesses wish packaging companies would offer more services including: Prioritizing Sustainability and Transparency, Designing Promotional Packaging, Fostering Collaborative Problem-Solving, Incorporating IoT in Packaging Solutions" image: https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/Helping%20with%20logo.png --- [![ashtonne packaging company](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/ashtonne_logo.png?width=328&height=112&name=ashtonne_logo.png "ashtonne packaging company")](https://ashtonne.com/) [Request More Information ](https://www.ashtonne.com/surveys/creative-packaging-ideas-and-solutions) [877-522-6937](tel:8775226937)   × # 4 Services Businesses Wish Companies Would Offer - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/AshtonnePackaging/) - [** ](https://www.twitter.com/Ashtonne_pkg) - [** ](http://pinterest.com/ashtonne8775226937/) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/11170776) - [** ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVPPbg_6lPaoNol_G6PuPQ) ![4 Services Businesses Wish Companies Would Offer](https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/Helping%20with%20logo.png) ** [Bill Madl](https://www.ashtonne.com/blog/author/bill-madl) ** Posted on November 02, 2023 | Updated on June 12, 2024 ## **4 Services Businesses Wish Packaging Companies Would Offer to improve their bottom lines** To gain insights into the evolving needs of businesses from packaging companies, we posed this question to four industry professionals, including a Digital Marketing Manager and a founder. Their responses range from the need to prioritize sustainability and transparency to the desire to incorporate IoT in packaging solutions. Discover the top four things these leaders would like to see packaging companies do for their companies that they aren't doing today. - Prioritizing Sustainability and Transparency - Designing Promotional Packaging - Fostering Collaborative Problem-Solving - Incorporating IoT in Packaging Solutions   ### Prioritizing Sustainability and Transparency ![Go Green- custom designed recycled and eco-friendly packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Go%20Green.png?width=77&height=71&name=Go%20Green.png)![Recycled things- sustainable, eco-friendly packaging from a packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainable%20and%20Recycled/Recycled%20things.jpg?width=188&height=146&name=Recycled%20things.jpg) One thing I would like to see packaging companies do for my company, which they aren’t doing today, is focusing on [sustainability](https://www.ashtonne.com/eco-friendly-packaging-materials) and transparency. Most packaging companies still use plastics for packaging to save costs. Climate change and global warming are current realities, and we must preserve the environment. Packaging companies must prioritize using eco-friendly materials and processes to minimize environmental damage. They should use biodegradable packaging materials and renewable energy sources during production. Packaging companies should convey the materials used and their recycling instructions for transparency. Consumers increasingly demand sustainable products, which will help my company make better choices. Many brands use cost-effective, sustainable solutions for a better future while maintaining profitability. With effort, any company can be more environmentally conscious for a safer future. [Fahad Khan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mefahadkhan/), Digital Marketing Manager, [Ubuy India](https://www.ubuy.co.in/)   ### Designing Promotional Packaging  ![Root Candle Rigid Box Design- custom designed promotional packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Root%20Candle%20Rigid%20Box%20Design.jpg?width=390&height=128&name=Root%20Candle%20Rigid%20Box%20Design.jpg) Packaging companies should collaborate with large and [small businesses](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/custom-designed-packaging-for-businesses) to design promotional packaging that enhances brand exposure and engages customers. This approach goes beyond the conventional perception of packaging, providing a competitive advantage.  For example, a coffee company could partner with a packaging company to create uniquely designed coffee bags that feature interactive elements, like QR codes that direct customers to exclusive online content or loyalty programs. This not only protects the product but also serves as a marketing tool, increasing brand visibility and customer engagement. [Yoana Wong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoana-wong-b63323281/), Co-Founder, [Secret Florists](https://www.secretflorists.com/)   ### Fostering Collaborative Problem-Solving An improvement I'd yearn for from packaging companies is a more collaborative approach to problem-solving. We value partnerships where we can work together, brainstorming ideas, identifying potential issues early, and finding solutions that are mutually beneficial.  Having a [packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) who is proactive, transparent, and committed to a shared vision can be a game-changer in boosting efficiency, quality, and ultimately, customer satisfaction. It's not just about providing a service; it's about fostering a relationship that drives greater success for both parties. [Abid Salahi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abid-salahi/), Co-Founder and CEO, [FinlyWealth](https://www.finlywealth.com/)   ### Incorporating IoT in Packaging Solutions Packaging companies should leverage IoT technology to incorporate features like temperature sensors, RFID tags, and product tracking capabilities into their packaging solutions.  This integration would enable large and small businesses to monitor inventory, reduce losses, and optimize supply chain management. For example, a food delivery company could use temperature sensors in packaging to ensure the freshness of perishable goods during transit, enhancing customer satisfaction and minimizing product wastage. [Ben Lau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lau-seo/), Founder, [Featured SEO Company](https://featured.com.hk/) Aged and Infused, and Smilo, are just two of the many companies and [small businesses ](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/custom-designed-packaging-for-businesses) that utilize the services a packaging partner like Ashtonne Packaging offers.  ![Smilo custom packaing solutions, creative ecommerce packaging and unboxing experience utilizing packaging as a branding tool- ashtonne packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/smilo_grow_baby_grow.jpg?width=370&height=208&name=smilo_grow_baby_grow.jpg) ![Aged and Infused Display 2](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aged%20and%20Infused%20Display%202.jpg?width=308&height=410&name=Aged%20and%20Infused%20Display%202.jpg) Are you a new or start-up business, or an existing business looking to grow your sales and profits while reducing costs? 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["Ashtonne Packaging has been our primary supplier of custom display products for several years. Their creative designers go above and beyond to quickly turn our ideas into physical samples, which helps ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) secure a great deal of promotional sales. Once we go to production, Ashtonne always delivers high-quality and eye-catching display solutions which allow our products to stand out from the competition at retail. I can sincerely say that Ashtonne’s overall service is the best I have experienced in the 8 years I have been a buyer of corrugated products!" [Rachel Rabalais](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) Ashland, Ohio [“We have been buying boxes and using Ashtonne Packaging for years now. The prices have stayed very competitive and the VMI service really works in our favor. They come once a week to do inventory and I am never out of boxes.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Buckingham II](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lake Erie Frozen Foods](http://www.leffco.net/) Ashland, Ohio ["The Ashtonne Packaging team has been instrumental in our business. The Ashtonne Packaging Team was able to work with our design team seamlessly from creating final drawings, artwork, and material selection, through production. We have continued to rely on them for other print and packaging needs."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Josh Wiesman, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products ](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time...But it was the level of detail and the craftmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.smilobaby.com) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["Ashtonne Packaging brought in several prototypes of a four-pack carrying carton for my approval… their designs met my specifications for functionality and attractive design… and they delivered on time, with quick turn-a-round!” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Doug Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Uniontown Brewing](https://www.uniontownbrewing.com) Ashland, OHIO [Working with Ashtonne Packaging was a dream. As a new business, we rely on business partners and vendors not just for their service, but for the experience and education they offer. Rich and the Ashtonne Packaging team were super knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. I also appreciated their willingness to work with low volumes (critical for new products) and that they have the capacity to handle so much more as we grow. They also provided some thoughts on our business outside of packaging showing that they were focused not just with their piece of the puzzle, but interested in supporting our all-around growth. And perhaps most importantly, our launch packaging was gorgeous and we get rave reviews from our customers on it! ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Adiya Dixon, Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Yubi Beauty](https://www.loveyubi.com) Powell, Ohio ["We continue to look for new ways to get in front of the consumer and are leveraging off-shelf displays more than ever before to achieve this objective. John Baxter and the team at ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com) continue to deliver innovative display solutions that provide the flexibility and quality we need." [Tim McNamara, VP of Marketing- Perio, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Barbasol](https://www.barbasol.com) Ashland, Ohio ["We appreciate Ashtonne Packaging's keen packaging insights, and design expertise that have vastly improved our e-commerce packaging for both our own ecommerce business, and our Amazon business." ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [John Domurad](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lenox](https://www.lenox.com) ["I'm very happy with how smoothly the process went with Ashtonne Packaging. They are very helpful, the pricing is competitive, and the design team has been great."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Nash](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [SPX Brands](https://solarxeyewear.com/) [“Ashtonne Packaging worked with us for many months until we had the perfect packaging for our product. They went above and beyond every step of the way, and we are very happy with the final results. I’d highly recommend them, especially for those looking for quality packaging Made in the USA.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Michael C. Rice, Inventor/Founder/Co-CEO ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Gripknife LLC](https://www.gripknife.com) [“Before we installed the automation equipment from Ashtonne Packaging, we would need twenty to twenty-five employees to produce about 2,000 packages. On typical days, six workers would produce 750 units . Now just four employees can produce 800 units. It has completely exceeded our expectations.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Eric Wentworth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Fin Fur Feather Outfitters](https://www.finfeatherfur.com) ["I want you to know that I receive amazing feedback daily, from customers and fellow business owners, on the quality and style of your packaging. You knocked our packaging out of the park and I am truly grateful. You will be hearing from me soon with another order. Until then, keep doing great things!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Heather Chabino, Co-Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Hob Nob Candles](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["Regarding the Skullmate Hanger Project, we and our client have been thrilled with how it turned out and how it functions". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Emily Miller, Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Inspire Design](https://www.inspiredesignco.com) [“We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time… But it was the level of detail and the craftsmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilo.com) [" Thank you for being such a dependable supplier to us. It's nice not to have people I don't have to worry about". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J. Howard](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J-Lenco, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["We can tell you that the first batch that was sent to REI sold out around Thanksgiving, good and bad problem. The distributor has sent a second batch to REI and we are waiting for the product to activate on the site again. It was cool walking into our local store and seeing the product on the shelves/peg board".](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Brad Kenemuth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [The Liftie](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Regarding the Tasting Board Retail Kit Project, Matt Snyder said: "Whoa! Mind blown! That is incredible! I love it! Cheers!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Matt Snyder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["As a consumer-facing brand, we really value a customer's first impression of our product in-store. When we expanded into a larger retailer, we looked to Ashtonne for help designing a custom display to showcase our alcohol infusion kits. The team at Ashtonne listened to our needs and quickly came up with a creative way to show our products. Everyone we worked with at Ashtonne was flexible and offered solutions for pricing that worked within our budget. As a result of using the display stands, our product is selling faster than accounts that do not have a display case!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [John Feller, co-Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Aged and Infused](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ![Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/ashtonne_logo_white.png?width=328&height=112&name=ashtonne_logo_white.png) 1235 Jacobson Ave, Ashland, OH, 44805 Toll-Free: [877-522-6937](tel:877-522-6937) Fax: [877-292-5660](tel:877-292-5660) Follow Us: [![Linkedin](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/linkedin-512.png?width=50&height=50&name=linkedin-512.png)      ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/11170776)  [![Facebook](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/fb-f-logo__blue_100.png?width=50&height=50&name=fb-f-logo__blue_100.png)      ](https://www.facebook.com/AshtonnePackaging/) [![Twitter](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/twitter_logo_transparent.png?width=55&height=55&name=twitter_logo_transparent.png)](https://twitter.com/Ashtonne_pkg)      [![Youtube](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/youtube_2.png?width=55&height=55&name=youtube_2.png)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvH14R6_JrMsTINzuWseni4dUfcHsJezO)      [![Pinterest](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pinterest-logo%202.png?width=89&name=pinterest-logo%202.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/ashtonne8775226937/)[![Instagram hi-res](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Instagram%20hi-res.png?width=93&name=Instagram%20hi-res.png)](https://www.instagram.com/ashtonnepackaging/) Digital Marketing Powered by Bryan Media and Bill Madl [![blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533 copy](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533%20copy.png?width=200&height=42&name=blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533%20copy.png)](https://www.bbb.org/us/oh/ashland/profile/packaging-design-and-development/ashtonne-packaging-inc-0272-235829533/#sealclick)   Copyright © 2018 Ashtonne Packaging. 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