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The Box Co-op Resources Page

Well….we didn’t really scour the world.

But we did compile a list of useful sites that help you get your products noticed. These are vendors and sites that we feel have something truly useful to offer.

The listings are certainly not comprehensive. If you know of a unique site that would be of interest to the community, please drop us a line and let us know – we’ll include it on this page.
Private Label Partners

Private Label Partners was founded in 1997 as a contract manufacturing company specializing in providing products for small start-up companies. PLP has evolved into a major contract manufacturer, filler, and packager of cosmetics, health and beauty aids. We have capabilities to fill a variety of components, such as bottles, jars, pails, drums, and plastic tubes.

The true secret of our success is our people. The growth of PLP into an industry leader is the result of our focus on service, quality, and dependability. We build upon our solid reputation for customer satisfaction each time we fill an order.

Incoming components and raw materials are inspected and tested for consistency, and constant monitoring is performed during the manufacturing, filling, and packaging processes. We maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) throughout assuring the highest quality of the finished products.

Private Label Partners
547 N. Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: 714.541.4114
Website: www.privatelabelpartners.com


Soap Equipment

SoapEquipment.com, a division of Willow Way, LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of soap and body care equipment, and tools for the hand crafted body care and candle making industries.

Willow Way and its companies began in 1996 designing better methods of cutting large blocks of soap quickly and accurately and has evolved into numerous products all centered around the Hand Crafted Industry.

SoapEquipment.com has designed and shipped products to over 51 countries and 1,200 cities over the last decade.

Check out our website at http://www.soapequipment.com/ and see what we have to offer. Custom designed equipment and a complete line of tools and accessories are available. Soap Cutters, Soap Molds, Oil Heaters, Bath Bomb Makers, Lip Balm Trays and more.

Willow Way LLC
5697 East 300 North
Greenfield, Indiana 46140
Phone: 317-467-8645
Fax: 317-467-9795
E-Mail: sales@soapequipment.com
GMDC

The GMDC Mission Statement

Enabling GM and HBC industry collaboration, productivity, and knowledge through:

– Efficient business conferences;

– Peer-to-peer manufacturer/retailer/distributor interactions;

– Impactful knowledge-sharing and education.

1275 Lake Plaza Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3583
Tel: 719/576-4260
Fax: 719/576-2661
John Sotelo, Graphic Designer

John graduated from California State University, Long Beach receiving a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Design & Illustration. Head designer at the Box Co-op, he applies his skills as a designer/illustrator toward creating eye-catching packaging for clients all over the world.

John worked as a theme park caricature artist for many years, as well as freelance. Working as a caricature artist honed his ability to produce quality work at efficient speed -- whether designing final artwork or developing quick compositions for preliminary layout. He works professionally as a production artist, graphic designer and illustrator with a repertoire spanning custom logos, t-shirt designs, storyboarding, animation, production art, illustration and package design. John Sotelo is available for freelance design and illustration work.

Email: artwork@boxcoop.com
Nick Zynda, Graphic Designer

A graduate of UCLA's Design Media Arts department, Nick studied under actively working artists and designers in their respective fields. One of the primary designers at The Box Co-op in Southern California, his understanding of design is applied to packaging for clients with products in Borders, Home Depot, and other major retailers.

Concentrating on video with a focus on post-production, Nick has won several awards at film festivals in Los Angeles and The Bay Area. Nick has worked as a graphic designer for Bob Gail Special Events (product showcase), Filter Magazine (web division), and Sony (internal research video), as well as produced sequences for an independent documentary and film trailer. Since graduating with Honors in 2005 he's freelanced in video, producing a number of instructional videos for the American Sterling Corporation and has taught Digital Video Production & Special Effects at iD Tech Camps for two consecutive years. Nick is currently available for freelance graphic design.

Website: www.nickzynda.com
Email: nick@burlybuff.com
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Fulfillment
GS1 US - UPC Bar Codes

If your product needs a U.P.C., then you have reached the right place.

The first step to placing a Universal Product Code (U.P.C.) on your product is completing a membership application. Members receive a unique licensed number to create U.P.C.'s and other GS1 identification numbers, plus many exclusive tools and resources. By becoming a member, you join over 1 million companies who use GS1 standards to conduct business efficiently with their customers around the world.

For over 30 years, GS1 US has helped companies of every size and industry use the U.P.C., other industry standard bar codes, and electronic commerce.

- GS1 US Bar Codes and eCom

Telephone: +1.937.435.3870
Fax: +1.937.435.7317
Email: info@gs1us.org
Indie Beauty
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The Box Co-op Resources Page

Would you like to be a partner on our resources page? We are looking for suppliers that offer cost effective, or unique products that would appeal to our customers. The Box Co-op website is one of the premier packaging sites on the internet. We get over 9,000 visitors per month visiting our site. Our products are highly targeted, so you can be sure your audience is already looking for what you have to offer.

And, our resource page is unlike any you’ve seen before. As a supplier on our site, you get:

If you’re interested, please send us an email: quotes@boxcoop.com