The Airlite Blog

80 Years of Airlite: Built by the People, for the People

Eighty years ago today, a single machine hummed to life in a small shop in Omaha, Nebraska. The Air Light…

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Sustainability

Airlite Joins the U.S. Plastics Pact

Airlite Plastics is proud to announce that we’ve officially joined the U.S. Plastics Pact alongside more than 127 businesses, government…

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Trade Shows

Natural Products Expo West: Bigger and Better Than Ever

This March, our team made the annual trip to Anaheim, California, for the 2023 Natural Products Expo West. It’s one…

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Acquisition

Airlite Plastics Acquires National Measures® Scoops

We’re excited to announce that Airlite Plastics has acquired National Polymers LLC, their assets, and their proprietary scoop line. National…

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Trade Shows

Your Guide to Trade Show Season ‘22-’23

Every year our team looks forward to trade show season. Each show is an opportunity to meet new people, see…

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Sustainability

The Impact of “How2Recycle’s” New Polypropylene Labeling

  In July 2022, How2Recycle, the North American recyclability labeling system, announced it was upgrading the eligibility of rigid polypropylene…

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Sustainability

The Basics of PCR Plastics in Sustainable Food Packaging

At Airlite, we’re proud to partner with so many customers who share our vision of a circular economy and believe…

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Trade Shows

Category Trends and IML Packaging at Expo West ‘22

The Airlite Team recently made the trip to Anaheim, California, for the 2022 Natural Products Expo, the world’s largest natural,…

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Product Feature

Let’s Reduce Single-Use with the Again! Cup®

For decades, single-use cups have been the norm in quick-service restaurants (QSR), gas stations, and regional coffee houses. The numbers…

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Acquisition

Airlite Plastics Adds Cosmetic Specialties International to its Portfolio of Performance Packaging

Omaha, Neb. (October 4th, 2021). Airlite Plastics Co. acquired Cosmetic Specialties International, LLC on October 1st, 2021, expanding its industry…

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Product Feature

Introducing Airlite’s Microwaveable Sleeveless Tray

Innovation is part of the fabric of Airlite. We’re vigilant about it. If there’s a way to improve the efficiency,…

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We’re proud of our storied past, but our sights are set on the future. Like you, we believe in ingenuity that benefits the greater good—not just the bottom line.