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May 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

May 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit.

April 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

April 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit.

Happy Retirement Danny Davis

Happy Retirement Danny Davis

Please join us in extending best wishes to Danny Davis, who is retiring from our Jackson, Mississippi facility on May 31, 2023

Rusken Expands Footprint: Hazleton, PA

Rusken Expands Footprint: Hazleton, PA

Rusken Packaging (“Rusken”) is pleased to announce that we are in the process of opening a new 440,000 square foot facility in Hazleton, PA.

Rusken Packaging Presents: Rusken Digital

Rusken Packaging Presents: Rusken Digital

Rusken Digital, will allow the company to offer highly detailed and vibrant graphics on its packaging, helping its customers stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Success Story: Butler Brands

Success Story: Butler Brands

   In today's fast-paced world, people are always on the go, and they need products that can keep up with their lifestyle. This is where Butler Brands comes in. The company's Butterfly Products offer a simple and inexpensive storage solution that can hold...

Return Ready Packaging

Return Ready Packaging

The installation of double-sided tapers in Cullman, AL and Harrisburg, AR highlights Rusken Packaging’s commitment to sustainability by expanding its “Return Ready Packaging” capacity. Return-Ready Packaging refers to packaging types that are designed with secondary...

March 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

March 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Jill Chase Jackson, Mississippi Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

Expanding Capacity at Rusken: Harrisburg & Cullman Facilities

Expanding Capacity at Rusken: Harrisburg & Cullman Facilities

We are pleased to announce the addition of new double sided tape machines at both our Cullman, AL headquarters as well as our Harrisburg, AR facility further expanding capacity and capabilities of each location. Installed in Cullman, AL the new Straub SD/SF-60 taping...

Mark Cooper Appointed Regional Sales Leader

Mark Cooper Appointed Regional Sales Leader

Rusken Packaging is excited to announce the promotion of Mark Cooper. Mark began his career with Rusken during the acquisition of D & D Packaging in 2022, where he served as VP of Sales since 2016, then as General Manager (GM) beginning in 2021. As of February 28,...

Donnie Lowe Appointed Regional GM-Rusken West

Donnie Lowe Appointed Regional GM-Rusken West

Rusken Packaging is excited to announce the promotion of Donnie Lowe. Beginning his career with Rusken in 2007 as General Manager (GM) of our Jackson, TN facility, Donnie currently serves as GM of our Harrisburg, AR facility. As of February 28, 2023, Donnie will be...

Expanding Capacity at Rusken: Conyers, GA Facility

Expanding Capacity at Rusken: Conyers, GA Facility

We are pleased to announce the addition of a Ward 66” rotary die cutter from BW Papersystems, expanding capacity at our Conyers, GA facility. This excellent machine is equipped with 4 color printing capabilities, George Martin stacker, and full die cut section for...

February 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

February 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Taquann Stewart Heflin, AL Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

New Sales Manager Joins Rusken Team

New Sales Manager Joins Rusken Team

Kris Williams has joined the Rusken Packaging Team as the Sales Manager for our Jackson, TN facility. As Sales Manager, Kris will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies and identifying growth markets for our Jackson Sales Team. Kris comes to us with...

New Corporate Director of Strategic Markets Joins Rusken Team

New Corporate Director of Strategic Markets Joins Rusken Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of Joe Rogers to the Rusken Packaging Team as the new Corporate Director of Strategic Markets. As the Director of Strategic Markets, Joe will be responsible for aiding our Corporate Team with strategically driving sales within...

2022 Rusken1 Internal Audit Results

2022 Rusken1 Internal Audit Results

Standardization & Continuous Improvement In support of our Quality Policy, we are excited to announce the results of our second annual comprehensive internal audit program, Rusken1. Centered around our dedication to continuous improvement, the Rusken1 Program...

January 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

January 2023 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Philip Martinez Jackson, TN Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. Regional...

RCDP Mentor Month Highlight

RCDP Mentor Month Highlight

In celebration of National Mentor Month, we are proud to highlight our Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP). Beginning in 2018, we have successfully transitioned two classes from trainees to employees across our organization and are currently in the midst of our...

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Cullman Facility

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Cullman Facility

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new high-speed, multi-out flatbed die cutter at our Cullman, AL headquarters, further expanding capacity and capabilities. Requiring only one machine operator, the new Baysek C190 uses 100% perimeter cutting technology that...

December 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

December 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Levi Walker Clarksville, TN Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. Regional...

Jim Baker Appointed Regional General Manager

Jim Baker Appointed Regional General Manager

Rusken Packaging is excited to announce the promotion of Jim Baker. Beginning his career with Rusken in 2004 as Cullman’s Corporate Sales Manager, Jim currently serves as General Manager (GM) of our Jackson, TN facility. As of 2023, Jim will be beginning his new role...

Happy Retirement Walter Wright

Happy Retirement Walter Wright

  Please join us in extending best wishes to general manager, Walter Wright, who is retiring from our Clarksville, TN location at the end of 2022. As a part of the corrugated industry for 39 years, Walter has been an integral part of our company for the last 7...

Rusken Expands Footprint: Olive Branch, Mississippi

Rusken Expands Footprint: Olive Branch, Mississippi

 Rusken Packaging (“Rusken”) is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of D & D Packaging, Inc., headquartered in Olive Branch, MS, approximately 30 miles south of Memphis, TN. This acquisition is effective as of December 1, 2022. Family-owned, D & D...

Meet RCDP Trainee: Bryant Ridgeway

Meet RCDP Trainee: Bryant Ridgeway

We are pleased to introduce Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP) trainee, Bryant Ridgeway! After graduating from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bryant learned of the Rusken RCDP program as a student at the University of Alabama...

November 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

November 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Tony Westfall Cullman, Alabama Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. Director...

Holiday Packaging

Holiday Packaging

As we make our way into this holiday season it is important to keep in mind that, similar to last year, consumers are predicted to scale back on in-store shopping. While this holiday season may lack the in-person shopping experience, you can still add a valuable...

Rusken1 2023 Starting Soon

Rusken1 2023 Starting Soon

  Although National Quality Month only lasts a short 31 days, our dedication to continually improving our quality efforts is in effect 365. In support of our Quality Policy, we are excited to announce the second annual Rusken1 internal audits will begin in...

October 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

October 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Walter Garcia Herrera Conyers, Georgia Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Meet RCDP Trainee: Dawson Shugarts

Meet RCDP Trainee: Dawson Shugarts

We are pleased to introduce Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP) trainee, Dawson Shugarts! After graduating from the University of Alabama, class of 2022, with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in Sales, Dawson learned of the Rusken RCDP program as a...

Rusken Packaging Appoints Nate Henry as Vice President of Sales

Rusken Packaging Appoints Nate Henry as Vice President of Sales

Rusken Packaging is excited to announce the promotion of Nate Henry. Previously serving as the Rusken Harrisburg, AR facility Sales Manager, Nate will now be acting as Vice President of Sales over our entire organization. As part of his new role for the organization,...

GSI Sales Trainee: Alex Floyd

GSI Sales Trainee: Alex Floyd

Ensuring our customers are taken care of is our top priority. We thrive on the mutual success of our customers and show our dedication through establishing personal relationships. Upholding our positive and family-focused workplace culture, John Andy Ward, General...

Meet RCDP Trainee: Riley Goff

Meet RCDP Trainee: Riley Goff

We are pleased to introduce Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP) trainee, Riley Goff! After graduating from Auburn University, class of 2022, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Riley learned of the Rusken RCDP program as a Rusken accounting...

September 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

September 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Tim Holliday Jackson, Mississippi Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Rusken Expands Footprint: Manchester, TN

Rusken Expands Footprint: Manchester, TN

  Rusken Packaging (“Rusken”) is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of Select Products Inc. (SPI), headquartered in Manchester, TN, approximately 61 miles east of Nashville, TN. This acquisition is effective as of August 29, 2022. Family-owned, SPI has...

Rusken Level 10 Meetings

Rusken Level 10 Meetings

At Rusken, our passion is making your first impression. A large part of that first impression’s success lies in ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products, which encompasses everything from the raw materials to the manufacturing processes, and...

Meet RCDP Trainee: Tanner Rusk

Meet RCDP Trainee: Tanner Rusk

We are pleased to introduce Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP) trainee, Tanner Rusk! After graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), class of 2020, with a degree in Industrial Distribution, Tanner joined the Rusken Team as a summer intern to...

Happy Retirement Charlotte Upton

Happy Retirement Charlotte Upton

Please join us in extending best wishes to Charlotte Upton, who is retiring from our Cullman, Alabama headquarters on August 26, 2022. Upon reflecting on her career, Charlotte attests her fondness of problem solving to 17 and a half years of customer service. As the...

Success Story: Ingram Express Services

Success Story: Ingram Express Services

  In observance of Happiness Happens Month, we are thrilled to highlight our partnership with customer Ingram Express Services (IES). Originating as a kitting, fulfillment and distribution company in bustling Nashville, TN, IES, growing to meet their customer’s...

August 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

August 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Kyle Townsend Heflin, Alabama Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

Corrugated Basics: Board Test & Flutes

Corrugated Basics: Board Test & Flutes

Board Test Basic knowledge of board tests can help when finding the right packaging to ship your product safely and with confidence. The board test, sometimes referred to as a board grade, is a number that can be found inside the Box Maker’s Certificate (BMC) printed...

RCDP: Project Update

RCDP: Project Update

We are pleased to announce that Rusken Career Development Program (RCDP) member, Dawson Shugarts, has successfully completed his first project! After many hours of research and haggling, Dawson purchased a much-needed Tico Spotter tractor for our Cullman, Alabama...

July 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

July 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

  Employee of the Month: Kenneth Nathan Jackson, TN   Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Rusken Expands Footprint: Knoxville, TN

Rusken Expands Footprint: Knoxville, TN

Rusken Packaging (“Rusken”) is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of a small sheet plant out of Knoxville, TN. This acquisition is effective as of July 1, 2022. Regarding the new addition, Randy Whiteaker, Rusken COO, had this to say: “It gives me great...

Great Southern Industries Pursues ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Great Southern Industries Pursues ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Our Great Southern Industries (GSI) Jackson, MS facility is currently undergoing the necessary steps for ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. The GSI team has been working tirelessly, since January 2022, with an end goal of ISO 9001:2015 certification by the end of...

Welcome New Rusken Career Development Program Class

Welcome New Rusken Career Development Program Class

Rusken Packaging is excited to announce the third class of the Rusken Career Development Program as we continue to grow our investments in our people and resources. The Rusken Career Development Program, or RCDP, began in 2018 with two successful classes completed...

June 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

June 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Greg White Cullman, AL Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. CEO, Greg Rusk,...

Food Safe Insider: Huhtamaki

Food Safe Insider: Huhtamaki

  In recognition of National Food Safety Month, we are excited to highlight what makes corrugated packaging a food safe preferred shipping method for our customer, Huhtamaki. As a global food packaging supplier, Huhtamaki largely manufactures fiber board food...

New Plant Manager Joins Rusken Team

New Plant Manager Joins Rusken Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of Mark Harbison to the Rusken Packaging Team as the new Plant Manager for our headquarters facility in Cullman, Alabama. As the Plant Manager, Mark will be responsible for managing all aspects of Cullman’s plant production....

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Harrisburg, AR Facility

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Harrisburg, AR Facility

We are pleased to announce the addition of a Ward 66” rotary die cutter from BW Papersystems, expanding capacity at our Harrisburg, AR facility. This excellent machine is equipped with 3 color printing capabilities, George Martin stacker, bundle breaker, load former,...

May 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

May 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Bob Comer Conyers, GA Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General Manager of...

Success Story: Mis’ Rubin’s Seasonings

Success Story: Mis’ Rubin’s Seasonings

  The Rusken team is thrilled to highlight our recent partnership with Mis’ Rubin’s Seasonings based in Birmingham as their organization has continued to grow and flourish. Mis’ Rubin’s is home to some of the best hand-crafted rubs, seasonings, and marinades you...

Custom Packaging Can Be Your Marketer

Custom Packaging Can Be Your Marketer

Let Your Packaging Do Your Marketing   Thoughtfully designed and printed (inside and out) packaging can be your new marketer. From direct print (flexography), to litho-labels, and everything in between, the design options are endless, customizations and branding...

New Corporate Director of Safety Joins Rusken Team

New Corporate Director of Safety Joins Rusken Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of Phillip Cone to the Rusken Packaging Team as the Corporate Director of Safety, based out of our headquarters in Cullman, Alabama. As the Corporate Safety Director, Phillip will be responsible for managing and implementing...

Corrugated Recycling Matters

Corrugated Recycling Matters

  In recognition & celebration of Earth Day, April 22, we wanted to highlight the importance and impact recycling your old corrugated containers (OCC) can truly have in maintaining the circular economy, helping to eliminate waste and pollution.  Corrugated is...

April 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

April 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Chris Humphries Clarksville, TN Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. Sales...

Continued Market Demands Affect Corrugated Material Prices

Continued Market Demands Affect Corrugated Material Prices

Similar to last Spring and Fall, corrugated material prices, in particular, containerboard, are on the rise. Containerboard, used to manufacture corrugated, is experiencing price hikes, again, due to both an increase in consumer demand and continued supply chain...

Corrugated Supports Sustainability

Corrugated Supports Sustainability

As sustainability is prioritized by both organizations and consumers alike, corrugated provides the most renewable packaging option by a large margin, with over 92% of all old corrugated containers (OCC) recycled over the three-year period, 2018 to 2020. In addition,...

Success Story: Personalized Bottle Water

Success Story: Personalized Bottle Water

  From small, locally owned businesses to large corporations, and everything in between, Rusken’s customer base is a melting pot of them all. Each customer relationship of tremendous value, there is something about the small, locally owned businesses that makes...

Corrugated  Delivers Your Ag Products

Corrugated Delivers Your Ag Products

From small local flower shops to large scale meat production corporations, corrugated is an integral part of the agriculture industry & we could not be prouder to serve this community. On this National Ag Day, we celebrate and recognize your dedication! We...

March 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

March 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Michael Seaberry Jackson, Mississippi Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Rusken University: The Inaugural Class

Rusken University: The Inaugural Class

Hosted by Rusken Packaging Inc., Rusken University brought together Rusken employees and partners to unbox their corrugated potential in a 3-day continuing education course covering Corrugated 101, Design Basics, Equipment and Capabilities, and Positional Selling. Our...

Corrugated Career Development Opportunities

Corrugated Career Development Opportunities

At Rusken our unique family atmosphere is accompanied with a deep drive for success, creating an encouraging and engaging culture. We are committed to investing in our employees who share our core values and have a desire to grow. And we couldn’t be more proud to be...

Ship Your Food Products Confidently with Corrugated Containers

Ship Your Food Products Confidently with Corrugated Containers

One of the most hygienic materials for distributing food products, corrugated containers allow for confident, safe delivery to your customer. Corrugated Container Benefits Clean, single use, reduces the transfer of bacteria Unlike other packaging materials, corrugated...

Success Story: Edmondson Farms

Success Story: Edmondson Farms

Although the harvest season for sweet potatoes starts in the late summer running into fall, the business the savory vegetable drums up is year-round. At Rusken, we take tremendous pride in supporting the agriculture industry, providing food safe, customized,...

February 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

February 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Courtney Hart Heflin, Alabama Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

Corrugated Packaging Design

Corrugated Packaging Design

Endless opportunities to let your product shine In the box business for almost 50 years, we certainly understand, and appreciate, that designing just the right packaging can be overwhelming, to say the least. From selecting the right box style, material, and structure...

Amazon Packaging Requirements

Amazon Packaging Requirements

New to selling your product(s) through Amazon? We are here to help! With more and more organizations shifting to an eCommerce sales model at a rapid pace, Amazon remains a powerhouse in the industry with  40% of US ecommerce sales in 2021. But before jumping in with...

Success Story: Black Family Farms

Success Story: Black Family Farms

As we enter the month of February, our strawberry farm customers are preparing their box orders for this year’s harvest. Though the strawberry season goes by in the blink of an eye, planting in late April and harvesting mid-to-late May into early June, the many...

Just-in-Time Delivery Service

Just-in-Time Delivery Service

Dedicated to keeping the supply chain moving throughout the Southeast Shipping and supply chain constraints continue to be a significant challenge in today’s economy; our dedicated fleet of trailers, experienced team, and best in class shipping technology have never...

Corrugated Basics: Understanding Die Cut Boxes & Tooling

Corrugated Basics: Understanding Die Cut Boxes & Tooling

What is a Die Cut Box? If you have ordered corrugated packaging before, you have likely heard a packaging professional talk about a die cut box. The corrugated term does not exactly give anything away, so what is a die cut box? Capable of fitting virtually any shape,...

January 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

January 2022 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Lisa Smith Jackson, Tennessee Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

United Way of Cullman County

United Way of Cullman County

Partnering to Continually Improve Our Community The Rusken Team is delighted to celebrate our long standing, continued partnership with United Way of Cullman County. With a goal of becoming Cullman County’s first choice for charitable contributions, United Way...

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Cullman Facility

Expanding Capacity at Rusken Cullman Facility

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new high-speed Flexo Folder Gluer at our Cullman, AL headquarters, further expanding capacity and capabilities. This efficient machine is equipped with 4-color printing capabilities, a full die cut section, and enables...

Prepare for New Year Packaging Projects with Corrugated Basics

Prepare for New Year Packaging Projects with Corrugated Basics

As preparation and planning for packaging projects in the New Year begin, we wanted to arm you and your team with information to help navigate what can sometimes be an overwhelming process. When factoring in the numerous box styles, board strengths, flute profiles and...

Be Green, But Not a Grinch: Recycle Holiday Paper Products

Be Green, But Not a Grinch: Recycle Holiday Paper Products

Don’t be a Grinch about recycling this Holiday Season! Remember to fill your recycle bin, before your garbage bin, after the presents have been opened and the clean-up of littered gift boxes and discarded wrapping paper begins. Make it a Sustainable Christmas as your...

December 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

December 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Maria Estrada Conyers, Georgia Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit. General...

Rusken1 Internal Audit Launched

Rusken1 Internal Audit Launched

Standardization & Continuous Improvement In support of our Quality Policy, we are excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive internal audit program at each of our manufacturing facilities, Rusken1. Centered around our dedication to continuous improvement,...

Deck the Halls with Recycled Packaging

Deck the Halls with Recycled Packaging

Don’t think that you have to leave the comfort of your own home to recycle your corrugated boxes this Holiday Season. As Online Shopping continues to grow the mound of discarded shipping boxes, it is simultaneously feeding the potential for a Winter Wonderland!...

Make a Splash with Custom, Food Safe Corrugated Packaging

Make a Splash with Custom, Food Safe Corrugated Packaging

As one of the most hygienic materials, along with its unique sustainability properties, corrugated is an ideal choice for packaging your food products - everything from poultry and meats to fresh produce and sweet potatoes. And whether your need is for custom holiday,...

Prioritize Sustainability, Select Corrugated Packaging

Prioritize Sustainability, Select Corrugated Packaging

Not a surprise, e-commerce sales continue to rise, and the customer experience (and possibly even more importantly, the first impression) is more relevant than ever. This is where your package design, including material selection, can have a big impact. By choosing...

November 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

November 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Johnathan Steel Great Southern Industries: Jackson, Mississippi Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and...

Rusken Packaging Appoints Randy Whiteaker as Chief Operating Officer

Rusken Packaging Appoints Randy Whiteaker as Chief Operating Officer

We look forward to seeing Randy in his expanded leadership role. Rusken Packaging announced that Randy Whiteaker has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of the organization. Randy will have the primary responsibility of leading Rusken’s continued growth...

Subscription Box 101 Tips

Subscription Box 101 Tips

  From easy to fix meals, to healthcare, trendy seasonal fashions, and even goodies for your pets, you can find a Monthly Subscription Box for it! Subscription Boxes are a large part of the eCommerce trend that continues to dominate the market. Having already...

Celebrating our Manufacturing Roots

Celebrating our Manufacturing Roots

October Festivities & Fun Join us in celebrating all manufacturers and their employees this October. As we have said in the past, we are a proud member of this community & truly appreciate the impactful work they do every single day! Kicked off with National...

Enhance Customer Experiences with Connected Packaging

Enhance Customer Experiences with Connected Packaging

With E-Commerce sales on the rise, the customer experience is more important than ever. Connected Packaging can help improve the customer experience, resulting in an enormous impact on your brand. And what better way to connect, than at the initial unboxing of your...

October 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

October 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Mary Derick Heflin, Alabama Foam Plant Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Make the Most of First Impressions with Custom Holiday Packaging

Make the Most of First Impressions with Custom Holiday Packaging

Don’t let Santa be the only one preparing! This holiday season it is important to remember that our post-pandemic world has pushed consumers even further into a new age of online ordering and environmental enlightenment. Many organizations have been forced to...

Something Sweet is in the Air

Something Sweet is in the Air

Sweet Potato Harvest in Full Swing, Shipments Prepared For over 40 years we have been partnering with the agriculture industry throughout the Southeast US to provide corrugated packaging. Farming is a true labor of love, which is why we are proud to be entrusted with...

Jackson, TN Facility Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Jackson, TN Facility Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

We are excited to announce that our Jackson, TN facility is now ISO 9001:2015 certified. Congratulations to the Jackson team for their tremendous efforts. They have remained committed throughout the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a laser focus on quality...

September 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

September 2021 Spotlight Award: Core Values

Employee of the Month: Tammy Wood Jackson, Tennessee Facility Rusken’s Employee of the Month celebrates an employee who has gone above and beyond in exhibiting Rusken’s Core Values, which include earnest, being a savvy problem solver, and exhibiting a can-do spirit....

Corrugated Supports Food Safety

Corrugated Supports Food Safety

Single-use Containers Reduce Contamination In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month and National Fruit & Veggies Month, this week’s article highlights what makes corrugated a preferred shipping material when it comes to food products. Why is...

Custom Corrugated Inserts Provide Protective Packaging

Custom Corrugated Inserts Provide Protective Packaging

Sustainably Secure Your Products for Shipment The world of custom corrugated boxes provides endless solutions to safely secure your products, from a standard Regular Slotted Container (RSC) to a complex design, specific to your product dimensions. However, there are...

Corrugated Basics: Mullen Test VS. ECT

Corrugated Basics: Mullen Test VS. ECT

Making the Grade Understanding the difference between the two types of board grades helps when selecting the right packaging to ship your product safely and with confidence. Information regarding a packaging board grade is typically found on the Box Maker’s...

New Georgia Sales Leader Joins Rusken Team

New Georgia Sales Leader Joins Rusken Team

Tony Brown has joined the Rusken Packaging Team as a Sales Manager at the Conyers, Georgia facility. A tenured paper & packaging professional, Tony’s industry experience began in 1982 while still in high school. Asked to provide a little bit about himself &...

Corrugated Basics Comparison: RSC vs. Roll End Die Cut Tray

Corrugated Basics Comparison: RSC vs. Roll End Die Cut Tray

The world of corrugated packaging provides countless different styles, board grade and flute combinations, and customization opportunities to provide optimal solutions. It can be challenging at times to determine what corrugated box fits your project’s needs to...

E-Commerce Packaging Trends

E-Commerce Packaging Trends

Make an impactful first impression with purposeful packaging. Consumers are increasingly more conscious of the packaging they receive, driving some of the most recent trends, including simple design, eco-friendly and easily touting your brand narrative. Design Simple,...

Proud Partner of Cullman Community Theatre

Proud Partner of Cullman Community Theatre

We are excited to partner with and sponsor Cullman Community Theatre, and their production of “Hello Dolly!” The Cullman Community Theatre, local to our headquarters, has been producing plays and musicals for Cullman County and the surrounding area for the past...

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