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Ultimate Guide to the Best Industrial Waste Packaging Options | PacTec

Last Updated On Jul 6, 2023

Waste management is a key component of healthy, happy communities – and when done well, it also helps keep industrial operations running efficiently.

Topics: industrial waste, waste packaging

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Topics: industrial waste, waste packaging

Tarps for Dust Control and Airborne Waste Disposal: What You Need to Know? | PacTec, Inc

Last Updated On Oct 6, 2022

If you work in an industry that uses powdered materials, such as construction or stonecutting, you know that airborne dust can be a real problem. Not only is it a nuisance, but it can also be dangerous to people’s health.

Topics: Airborne Waste Disposal, Airborne, Airborne Waste

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Topics: Airborne Waste Disposal, Airborne, Airborne Waste

Rigid Vs Flexible Waste Packaging: What Are the Differences? | PacTec, Inc

Last Updated On Oct 6, 2022

The need for efficient and effective waste packaging solutions has never been greater in our increasingly industrialized, globalized world. As one of the leading contributors to environmental waste, U.S. businesses have an obligation to find the best ways to package and dispose of their products.

Topics: flexible waste packaging, rigid waste packaging

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Topics: flexible waste packaging, rigid waste packaging

5 Safety Tips for Asbestos Handling and Containment | PacTec Inc,

Last Updated On Aug 22, 2022

Asbestos was used in thousands of products before it was recognized as a hazardous material. Although it is no longer used in new products, it can be found in insulation, flooring, shingles, siding, and many buildings built before the 1980s.

Topics: asbestos handling, asbestos containment

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Topics: asbestos handling, asbestos containment

How to Transport Industrial Waste | PacTec Inc

Last Updated On Jul 23, 2022

Across the globe, manufacturing centers, power plants, factories, and other facilities are all generating industrial waste. But what is industrial waste, and more importantly, how do all of these places transport it after its generated?

Topics: industrial waste, waste management, industrial waste transportation

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Topics: industrial waste, waste management, industrial waste transportation

What Are Sludge Dewatering Bags? | PacTec, Inc.

Last Updated On Jul 4, 2022

Are you looking for an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for your sludge dewatering needs?

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Topics: dewatering

How to Dispose of Industrial Waste | PacTec Inc.

Last Updated On Jul 2, 2022

Millions of American industrial facilities produce both non-hazardous and hazardous waste every year. Most experts estimate that the United States alone creates 7.6 billion tons of industrial solid waste annually – and all of that waste needs to be dealt with.

Topics: industrial waste, waste management

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Topics: industrial waste, waste management

Storing Radioactive Materials: Top 3 Steps to Follow for Safe Storage

Last Updated On Apr 15, 2022

Similar to the packaging, transporting, and disposal of radioactive waste, there are detailed laws and regulations concerning storing radioactive materials, which fall within the hazardous waste category. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates hazardous waste, including radioactive waste. Strict adherence to requirements for the storage of radioactive waste is Vital to the safety of your employees and to the protection of the environment through the minimization of the risks of leaks and spills. Storage needs can be long-term or short-term, but in every case, it is important to be diligent in three areas: storage area selection, storage container choice, and spill containment.

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Preparing for the Transport of Radioactive Waste

Last Updated On Apr 8, 2022

The transport of radioactive waste is the last step in the life cycle of waste creation, collection, packaging, storage, and transportation to an approved government Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility (TSDF). PacTec has expertise in packaging for specific types of radioactive waste and, as such, is knowledgeable of the government’s transport requirements as far as they impact packaging, labeling, and placarding. We do not claim to be experts in the transport process, but it is crucial to understand the basics in the final step of radioactive waste disposal to understand packaging needs. Previously, PacTec posted the article, "What is Radioactive Waste? How to Identify, Contain, and Transport Radioactive Waste," and now we look a little closer at the transportation of radioactive materials.

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Choosing the Best Containers for Radioactive Waste

Last Updated On Apr 1, 2022

What drives your selection of waste containers for radioactive waste? The variety of radioactive waste container types reflects the different types and sources of radioactive waste requiring collection, transport, and disposal. The containers are not a one-size-fits-all solution because radioactive waste includes various contaminated solid and liquid materials generated from nuclear plants, mining operations, hospitals, research institutions, environmental services, and industrial processes. Radioactive gaseous waste is also generated. Selecting the right option is vital for many reasons, including the need to meet rigorous federal, state, and local radioactive waste containment and disposal regulations (to avoid significant fines for non-compliance) and safeguard your employees' health and safety.

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MEET THE TEAM: Marques Lynch II | Quality Assurance Engineer

Last Updated On Dec 13, 2021

"People don't get promoted for doing their jobs well; they get promoted by demonstrating their potential to do more."

This sentiment is without exception for our new rising star, Marques Lynch II. This week we will celebrate Marques' one-year anniversary with PacTec, along with a well-deserved promotion to Quality Assurance Engineer. Please help us in congratulating him on this well-earned advancement by dropping him a comment below..

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PacTec Holds Christmas Toy Drive for Local Children's Hospital

Last Updated On Dec 7, 2021

With Christmas soon approaching and many families spending their Christmas holidays at OLOL Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge with sick kids, employees of PacTec, Inc. in Clinton decided to take action. We reached out to the hospital about holding a toy drive, and luckily with COVID protocols in place, we were given the ability to “Pack the Bag” with new toys. A continuation of their annual charitable fundraising efforts, employees from all departments of PacTec, Inc. donated toys or money for these hospitalized children in hopes of filling one of their cubic yard waste packaging bags. Together, their nearly 100 Clinton based employees reached their goal, collecting over 300 toys valued at nearly $5,000. They were loaded up and delivered this week to the hospital in Baton Rouge for distribution.

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MEET THE TEAM: Domingo Gonzales | Southwest Sales Executive

Last Updated On Nov 9, 2021

It may sound cliché when we say a salesperson “wears many hats,” but for Domingo Gonzales, what else can be said? As PacTec’s Southwest Territory Sales Executive, Domingo leads the pack in sales and distribution for the Houston Metropolitan Area, making him the authority for keeping a close eye on inventory levels, processing and delivering orders, and warehousing. On top of all that, he still finds time to assist local refineries, industrial sites, and oil and gas guys with their waste packaging and spill containment needs.

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7 Cringeworthy Flexible Waste Packaging Mistakes to Avoid | PacTec, Inc.

Last Updated On Nov 9, 2021

We’ve seen some amazing advancements in flexible waste packaging and innovative ways to use them in our 32 years in the waste industry. However, we have also seen some cringeworthy mistakes that are often real head-scratchers. Typically, when customers are looking to make the switch from rigid containers to flexible packaging, they ask us many questions about their safe usage, best practices, and operational instructions. We can all agree this is the smart way to go about keeping your employees and worksite safe, but things often go terribly wrong for those trying to rush work or cut corners to meet deadlines.

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Plan Ahead for Your Tanker Truck Spill Containment Needs

Last Updated On Oct 25, 2021

When we speak with Oil & Gas professionals, they often want to know about the best methods for tanker truck spill containment so that they can stay in compliance and effectively prevent spills. When they are looking for that answer, they often focus on solutions that are cheap and easy rather than on what will last and be robust enough for handling rough terrain and heavy equipment loads. Yet we can all agree it’s true that spill containment is important and necessary.

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The Best Metal Drum Spill Containment Solutions on the Market

Last Updated On Oct 5, 2021

Like us, you probably use large volumes of liquids in your operations, and those commonly come in 55-gallon drums or other large volume containers. But often we do not anticipate these containers leaking or chemicals spilling, but we should. Proper drum spill containment can come in many forms.

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What is a Spill Containment Barrier and How Can They Help?

Last Updated On Sep 20, 2021

Spill berms… barriers… bunds… dikes… How are you supposed to sort through it all and determine the best solution for containing potential spills in your workplace? While it can be confusing weeding through the various options, we’ve successfully helped people just like you find the right solution at the best price. This article will help you evaluate your options and explore the various types of containment products and how they each function to contain spills.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste

How to Contain Hazardous Construction Debris

Last Updated On Sep 17, 2021

With any construction project, one thing is inevitable: throughout the process, you’re going to have a lot of debris on your hands. However, some materials are more dangerous than others. When contractors are building new structures or dismantling old ones, how can they keep themselves and those nearby safe from hazardous debris?

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MEET THE TEAM: Erin Graves | Senior Customer Service Representative

Last Updated On Sep 13, 2021

“Without a solid foundation, you’ll have trouble creating anything of value.”
This quote perfectly describes the “rock” of our sales team, Erin Graves. Serving the PacTec team for 12 years, Erin is the central hub of order communication and providing our customers with the best customer service experience. From getting products quoted, inputting orders into our internal systems for production, communicating this with customers and tracking them all the way to final delivery - Erin keeps her finger on the pulse of nearly 6,500 customer orders per year.

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Calculate the Capacity of Secondary Spill Containment Berms

Last Updated On Sep 13, 2021

The federal government, EPA, OSHA, and states have all passed laws and regulations that place strict requirements on businesses concerning the containment of certain hazardous liquids and chemicals, such as oil and gasoline. The goal aimed at preventing accidentally spilled or leaked hazardous materials from contaminating the environment, including soil and groundwater, and from harming human health. The rules are very precise requirements for calculating secondary container volume requirements based on the size of the primary storage container, but, fortunately, you can use a secondary containment calculator that accommodates various job site setups.

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Generator Spill Containment Solutions for Your Jobsite

Last Updated On Aug 31, 2021

Commercial and industrial generators can produce ignitable, corrosive, reactive and/or toxic waste from spillage, harming people and the environment. For industrial plants and refineries, oil and gas services, environmental field services, construction, and equipment rental - using a generator spill containment system is a critical requirement for governmental compliance, employee safety, and corporate social responsibility. Fortunately, there is a variety of generator spill containment portable berm and long-term berm options that provide effective containment solutions at facilities.

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How to Contain Chemical Spills in the Workplace

Last Updated On Aug 23, 2021

Chemicals play a vital role, either directly or indirectly, in many workplaces including industrial plants, refineries, laboratories, agriculture and construction sites. But mishandled, these chemicals can wreak havoc on your operations and expose you to environmental fines or penalties. PacTec has been manufacturing chemical spill containment solutions since the 1980’s and has helped thousands of businesses store their chemicals to properly mitigate spills to prevent ground/soil contamination, employee hazards and EPA fines.

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Why Should You Use FIBC Bags and What Does FIBC Stand For?

Last Updated On Aug 18, 2021

Depending on the industry you are in, you may have encountered the term FIBC bags at some point. You might even be wondering “what does FIBC stand for?” and “why would I want to use an FIBC?” Whether you are the CEO of a manufacturing plant, a transportation specialist or a field worker, it’s important to learn as much as you can about FIBC bags and their importance to operational efficiency and safety.

Topics: industrial waste, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: industrial waste, flexible waste packaging

MEET THE TEAM: Kalyn Carter | Gulf States Sales Executive

Last Updated On Aug 10, 2021

There aren’t many in our industry that can wear the title of “pink hard hat, steel toe boot wearing fashionista” – but our Kalyn Carter, Gulf States Territory Sales Executive, does so in style. In her nine successful years at PacTec, Kalyn takes pride in her ability to help customers find unique, affordable solutions to their waste problems and looking cute while doing it 😉

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How to Calculate a Bulk Bag Capacity (w/ free calculator)

Last Updated On Jul 27, 2021

Whether you’re a power plant, agricultural company, construction site, or mining operation, you’ve probably needed to perform a bulk bag calculation to determine what size bag would be necessary for the volume of waste or product you need to contain.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

MEET THE TEAM: Claire McCrary | Director of Human Resources

Last Updated On Jul 21, 2021

A psychologist, peacemaker, lawyer, teacher, and spreadsheet master walk into a room…

 

While this isn't the opening to a great joke, it is a typical moment in the day and life of PacTec's Director of Human Resources, Claire McCrary. An avid planner, Claire schedules her workday to ensure that everything on her list makes it to the "checked" status; however, when that unexpected curveball is pitched, she steps up to the plate and is a homerun hitter! Recently Claire directed PacTec's annual open enrollment and benefits fair all while finalizing our annual affirmative action plan analysis. If that's not a jack of all trades, I don't know what is.

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Bulk Bag & FIBC Standards: Complete Safety Handling Guide

Last Updated On Jul 6, 2021

The basic FIBC safe handling guidelines apply to any bulk bag. The rules here include selecting the right type of jumbo sack, sticking with the manufacturer's recommendations, and making sure your bag is free of damage. Adhere to these regulations, and you are already halfway there.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

How to Use Flexible Bulk Container Bags Including FIBCs

Last Updated On Jun 18, 2021

As a more affordable and easier-to-use alternative to rigid containers, flexible intermediate bulk containers (commonly known as FIBCs or bulk bags), are growing in popularity and availability. But knowing how to properly handle, store and transport these flexible bulk container bags to ensure everyone's safety is very important in preventing costly, dangerous, or catastrophic spills or accidents.

Topics: industrial waste, waste packaging price, costsavings

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Topics: industrial waste, waste packaging price, costsavings

MEET THE TEAM: Troy Town | Vice President of Engineering

Last Updated On Jun 9, 2021

The only way to describe PacTec's Vice President of Engineering is Jack of All Trades!

 

Hired directly by the founder immediately following his graduation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (BS in Aerospace Engineering) in 1992, Troy has learned every facet of our business and the industries we serve. Nearly thirty years later, Troy Town has seen the company grow from humble beginnings to a global corporation employing hundreds across the globe.

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MEET THE TEAM: Landon Cox | Great Lakes Sales Executive

Last Updated On May 13, 2021

Please help us congratulate Landon Cox on his promotion from Customer Service Representative to Territory Sales Executive! After successfully shadowing a senior sales representative, we are pleased to have him assist our customers in the Great Lakes area. And to think, just four years ago, he was a hardworking floor hand in our shipping department - three cheers for our great internal advancement opportunities.

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MEET THE TEAM: Amanda Roussel | Mechanical Designer

Last Updated On Apr 1, 2021

PacTec's progress would not be possible without the incredible members of #teampactec. As we continue our MEET THE TEAM series of spotlights, we want to introduce one of our behind-the-scenes heroes, Amanda Roussel. Very little of what gets produced at PacTec happens without first crossing Amanda's desk, whose business card reads Mechanical Designer, mainly because we didn't have space to put all her true titles. 😉

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MEET THE TEAM: Amanda Cavin | Rocky Mountain Sales Executive

Last Updated On Mar 12, 2021

Was Faith Hill singing about PacTec's Amanda Cavin in her song "Mississippi Girl" when she crooned, "I still like wearing my old ball cap, riding my kids around piggyback?" 

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How the Global Rise in Geosynthetic Prices May Affect You

Last Updated On Feb 24, 2021

It is no secret that there have been rapid increases in recent months of propylene resins, mainly due to increases in demand and challenges with supply. Plant operations have slowed significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, raw materials have been reallocated to produce PPE, and recent weather events have further complicated matters.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, costsavings

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, costsavings

MEET THE TEAM: Katherine Laborde | West Coast Sales Executive

Last Updated On Feb 2, 2021

Katherine Laborde, one of the newest members of PacTec's sales team, is taking our West Coast sales territory by storm.

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Quick Guide to Choosing the Correct Equipment Tarps

Last Updated On Jan 28, 2021

When it comes to truck tarps or roll off container tarps, you have a lot of options. But when comparing those options, are you considering all the features that will get you to the perfect solution?

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

How to Prevent Oil Spills on Jobsites

Last Updated On Dec 14, 2020

Back in 1736, Benjamin Franklin proclaimed that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Clearly, he knew that preventing the cause was better than dealing with the effect, in this case fires in Philadelphia. So does the same apply to oil spills on jobsites? We believe that it is much easier to learn how to prevent oil spills and oil contamination than it is to clean up after them. Taking the time to plan ahead will pay dividends in the long run, so let’s cover what you should take into consideration.

Topics: Containment

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Topics: Containment

PacTec Collects Hundreds of New Toys for Christmas

Last Updated On Dec 7, 2020

With Christmas soon approaching and many local families uncertain of how to afford Christmas given the challenges of COVID, PacTec, Inc. teamed up with the local Marine Corps to do a corporate Toys for Tots challenge to “Pack the Bag” with new toys. A continuation of their annual charitable fundraising efforts, employees from all departments of PacTec, Inc. of Clinton, LA donated toys for local children in hopes of filling one of their cubic yard waste packaging bags. Together, their nearly 100 Clinton based employees reached their goal, collecting over 200 toys valued at nearly $5,000. They were donated to the local Marine Corps to be distributed to children in need in East Feliciana parish in time for Christmas.

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MEET THE TEAM: Gerard Andrus | Berm Production Lead

Last Updated On Nov 30, 2020

One of the Most Valuable Players on Team PacTec’s Berm Production Crew is none other than Gerard Andrus. An eight-year member of the squad, Gerard is one of the greatest sealers of all time.

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5 Reasons to Prioritize Spill Containment Now

Last Updated On Nov 18, 2020

Let’s face it, sometimes regulations seem to get in the way of us just getting a job done, am I right? While spill containment may feel like one of those unnecessary burdens when setting up equipment or starting work, there are many good reasons to view it as a critical element. For our purposes, spill containment will encompass any temporary spill berm or spill tray designed to catch any potential spill or release of chemicals, oils, sewage, or other harmful liquid to prevent them from reaching the soil or groundwater.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, cost, costsavings

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, cost, costsavings

MEET THE TEAM: Mandy Nettles | Administrative and Credit Manager

Last Updated On Nov 3, 2020

 

One of our corporate office's bubbliest personalities is PacTec's Administrative and Credit Manager, Mandy Nettles. With a title like that, you could only imagine how much territory she covers; however, the most vital function she provides is credit & collections.

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Debunking the Top 4 Myths of Flexible Waste Packaging

Last Updated On Oct 22, 2020

Since PacTec began over 30 years ago, significant innovations in flexible waste packaging have occurred, creating a large shift in the way waste generators safely transport and dispose of problematic waste streams. You’re no longer restricted to using bulky, heavy, expensive, and difficult-to-manage rigid containers. While rigid containers may have their place in certain applications, the mindset has shifted towards the safety and reliability of flexible waste packaging for most industrial and nuclear waste types.

Let’s put to rest some common misconceptions about flexible waste packaging.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging

MEET THE TEAM: Charles Fisher | Lead Shipping & Receiving Warehouseman

Last Updated On Oct 13, 2020

 

There’s one man around here that racks up more forklift mileage than any other - PacTec’s Lead Shipping & Receiving Warehouseman, Mr. Charles Fisher. Every day you’ll find him zipping around pulling orders from inventory to prepare for shipment, storing stock items in row after row of inventory racking, even keeping up with inventory in/out.

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6 Ways a Quality Bulk Bag Protects Your Hemp Harvest

Last Updated On Sep 28, 2020

The market for Industrial hemp is projected to grow over 30% in coming years, reaching well into the billions of US dollars. With the growing awareness among consumers, increased legalization, and diverse application of hemp in myriad industries like textile, food, paper, and pharmaceuticals, we expect this growth to remain strong.

Topics: waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

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Topics: waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

Turnaround Season is Here: Are You Prepared?

Last Updated On Sep 15, 2020

Industrial Plants, Refineries, Wastewater Treatment facilities and the like are all gearing up to perform scheduled maintenance tasks this quarter and have turned to PacTec year after year for cost-saving solutions to their waste packaging needs.

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What does PacTec, Inc.’s ISO 9001 Certification Mean to You?

Last Updated On Sep 8, 2020

An ISO 9001 Certification is an internationally recognized standard used to certify quality management systems (QMS). Organizations become certified to the standard for many reasons, most importantly to commit to delivering consistency in its product and delivery systems, manufacturing processes and customer service.

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30 Years in 30-Questions: A Reflective Interview with Mike Sanchez

Last Updated On Sep 2, 2020


It was the first day of September back in 1990 when an unemployed Mike Sanchez began working for PacTec, Inc., then just a 3-man start-up selling an innovative new design of truck and dumpster liners from a tiny office in rural Clinton, LA. Now employing nearly 200 employees across several continents, PacTec has enjoyed immense growth and success during Mike’s years.

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MEET THE TEAM: Tina Havard | Corporate Receptionist+

Last Updated On Aug 24, 2020

Tina turns the adage Jack of All Trades, Master of None on its head – by holding more roles than everyone else and doing them all extremely well. She is the friendly voice that greets customers on the phone, the warm smile welcoming visitors to our campus, and the barista we never knew we needed!

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MEET THE TEAM: Maria Stanfill | Quality Assurance Manager

Last Updated On Aug 17, 2020

 

Maria holds one of the most important roles at PacTec: Quality Assurance. In her 6 years with us, she has quickly grown from Sales Engineer to overseeing our entire Quality Management System, vital to our mission of providing consistently high-quality products to our customers. She was instrumental in obtaining our ISO 9001:2015 certification, in addition to ensuring we proactively follow all NQA-1 requirements expected by our customers at DOE sites.

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In Stock NOW: The affordable solution for SPCC compliance

Last Updated On Aug 11, 2020
 

Wouldn’t you like to be using the most AFFORDABLE, EASY TO USE, REUSABLE spill berms AVAILABLE NOW at a great price? PacTec has an innovative Spill Containment Berm that will revolutionize the way you ensure SPCC compliance AND save you time and money.

Topics: Containment, cost, costsavings

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Topics: Containment, cost, costsavings

Pandemic Prevention: Safely Disposing of Biological and Organic Waste to Mitigate Infectious Spread

Last Updated On Jul 29, 2020

Biological and organic waste disposal is exponentially more important during a pandemic – or when preventing the next one. We’ve seen wildlife and domesticated animals spread pathogens that are harmful to humans, and we’ll continue to see that unless we implement the right waste disposal procedures now.

Topics: industrial waste

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Topics: industrial waste

MacroBags aid Idaho National Labs in realizing $10.0 Million Savings

Last Updated On Jul 24, 2020

Idaho National Labs, a US Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, was looking to meet regulatory milestones and reduce costs for a massive planned LLMW cleanup effort, and engaged PacTec MacroBags®, the easy-to-use flexible packaging that meets US DOT shipping regulations AND is approved as MACRO TREATMENT, meeting the LDR requirement for disposal. Low Level Mixed Waste (LLMW) is a waste stream that is both a hazardous waste and a radioactive waste. This combination of hazards in one waste results in a limited number of treatment and disposal options for generators and subsequently high treatment and disposal costs.

Topics: Containment, nuclear waste, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

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Topics: Containment, nuclear waste, flexible waste packaging, costsavings

Schilling Earns Tulane Master of Business Administration Degree

Last Updated On Jun 22, 2020

PacTec, Inc. of Clinton, LA is proud to announce and celebrate Micah Schilling’s recent achievement of earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a dual concentration in finance and management from Tulane University in New Orleans. While working full-time in the family business, Micah pursued an intensive virtual and on-campus schedule to achieve this goal. In addition to helping lead PacTec’s business development, Micah also serves as an integral member of the management team developing the vision for increasing the company’s international presence.

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Meet BermPac: The Best in Spill Containment

Last Updated On May 27, 2020

At PacTec, we’re always working to innovate and offer better solutions for your waste needs. We manufacture packaging options and engineer solutions so you can safely and easily contain spills and prevent accidents.

Topics: flexible waste packaging

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Topics: flexible waste packaging

Top 5 Reasons to Use Dewatering Tubes

Last Updated On May 16, 2020

Today, we want to talk about the process of dewatering, an essential aspect of waste minimization and containment solutions for wastewater. It’s a process used in many industries to minimize waste and convert liquids into solid waste for quick and efficient disposal.

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PacTec Remains OPEN as Your Waste Packaging Partner

Last Updated On Mar 30, 2020

To our customers and constituents,

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Learn How PacTec Is Handling COVID-19 Situation

Last Updated On Mar 16, 2020

To our customers and constituents,

As a valued part of the PacTec, Inc. family, I appreciate the trust you place in us and our products to help you conduct your business. Like you, we are actively monitoring the rapidly developing global situation of the COVID-19 (coronavirus). Please find pertinent information below about how PacTec is handling the situation.

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Not All Roll-Off Liners Are Created Equal

Last Updated On Feb 19, 2020

With dozens of manufacturers and retailers offering variations of polyethylene liners for roll-off containers and dumpsters, how can you sort through it all to find the perfect fit for your needs?

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, flexible waste packaging

PacTec Employees Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Last Updated On Dec 17, 2019

PacTec employees wrapped up their year-long charitable fundraising efforts for 2019 by making a $2,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Topics: Community

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Topics: Community

PacTec Goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness

Last Updated On Oct 22, 2019
 

On Monday, October 21, employees of PacTec, Inc. of Clinton, LA participated in East Feliciana Parish’s awareness and fundraising events in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Employees wore pink for the day, made donations, learned facts about the disease, and shared stories about loved ones affected. Our overseas workers even helped support the cause by going pink in the Philippines.

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Your Guide to Flexible Waste Packaging Costs

Last Updated On Oct 3, 2019

One of the first questions we often get when discussing packaging options for waste disposal is: How much does flexible waste packaging cost?

This is a reasonable question, and although there are several factors to consider, I’ll do my best to provide you some general pricing information.

Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, cost

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Topics: Containment, industrial waste, nuclear waste, waste packaging price, flexible waste packaging, cost

Independent Labs Agree: Flexible LLW Packaging Beats Rigid Containment

Last Updated On Aug 26, 2019

 

At PacTec, we've been working like dogs to create the most robust, compliant and cost-effective packaging solutions for all levels of nuclear waste. Like Fido above, our customers can attest to the many reasons why they feel flexible packaging is superior to traditional rigid containment.

Topics: Containment, nuclear waste

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Topics: Containment, nuclear waste

PACTEC IS HONORED WITH SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THIRD TIME

Last Updated On Aug 22, 2019

CLINTON, La. - PacTec, Inc. was recently recognized by UCOR as the 2019 Small Business of the Year for the third time in the award program history. UCOR, an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs leading the cleanup efforts of the U. S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation, recognized companies whose extraordinary customer service and unique solutions improved UCOR’s productivity and efficiency that lead to cost, time, and resource savings.

Topics: Awards, networking event, flexible waste packaging

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Topics: Awards, networking event, flexible waste packaging

Industrial Supplies for Your Nuclear Site Needs

Last Updated On Jul 30, 2019

While PacTec prides itself on our custom engineered nuclear solutions, we're also quality manufacturers of common industrial waste products that you likely have a need for. If you're not already familiar with some of our offerings, please allow us to introduce you to them here.

Topics: industrial waste, nuclear waste

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Topics: industrial waste, nuclear waste

PacTec Employees go on Mission Trip to Nicaragua

Last Updated On Jun 17, 2019

 

PacTec Employees Clayton Hand, Abby Cougle, Bo Gilkison and Ed Gilkison recently went on a week-long mission trip to Nicaragua with their local church.

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Choose Geotextile Dewatering Tubes to Realize Significant Cost Savings

Last Updated On May 7, 2019

Dewatering is used in many industries for waste minimization and to convert liquid waste into solid waste for disposal. Our customers have realized significant cost savings by utilizing geotextile bags/tubes over alternative methods such as expensive dewatering box rentals, mechanical presses, sludge lagoons, wet hauling or sand drying beds.

Topics: dewatering

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Topics: dewatering

PacTec NucPacs Help Facilitate $1.8 Million Savings

Last Updated On Jan 16, 2019

In a recent cost-saving effort among 2 large Environmental Management sites to share resources, PacTec NucPacs were utilized to safely transport equipment over 300 miles while eliminating any potential risk of contamination to the environment. The equipment was securely overpacked in custom-manufactured NucPacs to aide in their risk reduction and cost savings initiatives.

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LiftPacs Key to Resuming Demolition Work at Hanford

Last Updated On Aug 8, 2018

HANFORD TO PERFORM FINAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE RESUMING PFP DEMOLITION

Plutonium Finishing Plant workers conduct full-scale dress rehearsals, or mockups, to train on enhanced safety controls and work procedures before demolition resumes.

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PacTec To Expand Clinton Manufacturing Site, Surpass 100 Jobs

Last Updated On Aug 8, 2018

Company’s $2.5 million capital investment will retain 95 jobs and create 15 new jobs

CLINTON, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and PacTec Inc. President Mike Schilling announced the company will make a $2.5 million capital investment to expand its Clinton manufacturing site. The expansion will retain 95 existing jobs while creating 15 new direct jobs.

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PacTec "Packs the Bag" with School Supplies

Last Updated On Jul 31, 2018

With school beginning just weeks away, employees of PacTec, Inc. of Clinton, LA continued their annual charitable fundraising efforts for 2018 by holding a school supply drive for school age children in East Feliciana parish. Their goal was to “Pack the Bag” – filling one of their cubic yard waste packaging bags with items from local school supply lists. Together, their nearly 100 Clinton based employees reached their goal, collecting over $1,000 in supplies to donate to the East Feliciana School Board.

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PacTec LiftPacs Integral Part of Nevada Site Cleanup

Last Updated On Jun 15, 2018

The US DOE Office of Environmental Management is nearing completion of the remediation work at the Clean Slate sites just north of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This work involves excavating, packaging, and disposing of contaminated soil and debris at the NNSS.

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Field-Tested Indestructible Packaging

Last Updated On Jun 4, 2018

A senior project manager for a PacTec, Inc. customer in Alaska recently sent us these 2 security camera photos with the following note: 

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PacTec Flexible Packaging SAVES THE DAY

Last Updated On Apr 3, 2018

Nothing conjures up fear for waste transporters like an overturned load and the fallout from an investigation. This nightmare has unfortunately played out all too often on our nation's highways, but we know that liability can be properly mitigated by utilizing the proper packaging solutions.

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PACTEC, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Last Updated On Jan 16, 2018

WASTE PACKAGING INDUSTRY LEADER PACTEC, INC. ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN BATON ROUGE, LA

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5 Advantages of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs)

Last Updated On Jan 9, 2018

Realizing significant cost savings in packaging hazardous wastes for disposal by utilizing FIBCs in lieu of rigid IBCs. When considering packaging methods for hazardous wastes, many people focus on just one number - the cost of the disposal unit itself. This is often shortsighted, as significant cost savings can be realized in many other places. A holistic approach should be utilized in properly evaluating hazardous waste disposal options.

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The Many Advantages of Landfills Utilizing LandPac - Alternate Daily Cover

Last Updated On Nov 7, 2017

PacTec, Inc. has been helping landfills realize significant cost savings for years with our landfill cover. The LandPac® is designed to meet the stringent regulations for landfill sites, it has proven to be a great municipality-approved ADC.

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Alleviating Problems of Dusty Waste Disposal

Last Updated On Oct 17, 2017

Waste haulers often cause headaches for their disposal facilities by generating large dust clouds when dumping fine, powdery wastes that are easily carried by the winds. This can cause a number of environmental compliance problems for the facility and have an impact on the health and safety of staff, customers and neighboring communities. These dust clouds can also lead to an increased risk of incurring regulatory infractions and fines.

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Sending Thoughts, Prayers and Tarps to Puerto Rico

Last Updated On Oct 11, 2017

PacTec, Inc. continues to support our friends and customers in regions devastated by recent storms. We're currently shipping pallets of poly tarps to those in need in Puerto Rico. Several groups have deployed teams to the island to assist in rebuilding, and PacTec is proud to support their efforts.

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Why Industrial Rental Companies Should Offer Spill Containment

Last Updated On Sep 20, 2017

Although the responsibility to maintain compliance ultimately falls on the end user, by having simple spill containment solutions available for your customers to use, you become more than a rental company – you become a solutions provider.

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PacTec Exhibits at Radwaste Summit 2017

Last Updated On Sep 7, 2017

PacTec, Inc. was proud to again sponsor and exhibit at the 2017 Radwaste Summit this week in Henderson, NV.

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Hazardous Debris Bags Available for Immediate Shipment

Last Updated On Aug 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with our customers, employees, friends and neighbors in Houston and along the Texas Coast. We know all too well how devastating a flooding rain event can be. PacTec will do whatever we can to assist you in recovery.

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Employees Donate to St. Jude

Last Updated On Aug 1, 2017

PacTec, Inc. employees proudly present their $1,500 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital donation check. (front row) Lesley Kelly, Mike Sanchez, Morgan Bowman and Trey Castleberry. (back row) Ed Gilkison, Erin Graves, Kalyn Newman, Callie Gilkison, Mandy Nettles and Meredith Smith.

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FIBC Packaging Solutions for All Job Sizes

Last Updated On Jul 18, 2017

PacTec’s LiftPac® FIBC bags (flexible intermediate bulk containers) are engineered for a variety of uses. These certified IP-1 and IP-2 flexible packages are a cost-effective alternative to other methods for the storage and transport of many waste types, including LLW and VLLW nuclear waste.

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Are Washout Costs Washing AWAY Your Profits?

Last Updated On Jun 19, 2017

If your days are spent washing out your truck beds and trailers instead of hauling waste, then you are literally washing away your profit. Consider for a moment your cost of labor, man-hours, lost jobs and water/cleaning supply costs – and we’re talking some serious cash down the drains.

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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL: Self-Standing Cubic Yard Bag

Last Updated On May 4, 2017
“Your self-standing cubic yard bags are fantastic! The boxes from another company didn’t even compare”

This was what the regional buyer for one of the largest specialty waste companies in the United States recently wrote in to tell us. They provide remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for contaminated soil, dredged material, drill cuttings, and hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

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Avoid Fines and Save Money with PacTec Transformer Bags

Last Updated On Apr 10, 2017

When electrical transformers are in need of servicing or repair, nothing complicates matters more than when they leak. The risk of accidental injury, fines from PCB exposure and costly or labor-intensive cleanup all become immediate concerns. PacTec’s innovative Transformer Containment Bag eliminates all of these concerns.

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Visit PacTec, Inc. at Waste Management Symposia

Last Updated On Mar 3, 2017

We invite you to visit with us in Booth #822 at the upcoming Waste Management Symposia, March 5-9, 2017 to learn about the most innovative flexible nuclear waste packaging solutions on the market.

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Ten Reasons People Immediately Love the NEW Self-Standing LiftPac®

Last Updated On Feb 21, 2017

Unlike other FIBC’s on the market, PacTec’s self-standing bulk bags offers many key advantages that will make your job easier. We’ve received feedback from hundreds of customers, and these are the top 10 reasons they’re falling in love with this waste packaging solution.

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How Are You Encapsulating Low Level Mixed Waste?

Last Updated On Feb 14, 2017

PacTec has pioneered and patented a cost effective treatment technology for the secure macroencapsulation of radioactive hazardous debris. The MacroBag™ is a flexible package approved for use at several disposal sites including NNSS. It can be used to safely package and dispose of RLS and low-level mixed waste debris.

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Losing Brackets for your Containment Berms?

Last Updated On Jan 17, 2017

It happens to the best of us... We misplace our keys, our cell phones, and sometimes our glasses.

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Wishing You A Merry Christmas 2016 – PacTec, Inc.

Last Updated On Dec 20, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: 

Our offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 & Monday, December 26 so that our employees may celebrate the holidays with their loved ones.

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PacTec, Inc.'s Lowest Prices of the Year

Last Updated On Dec 5, 2016

Hundreds of Overstocked Industrial Waste Packaging Products Must Be Sold!

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Are You Using the Correct Container Liner?

Last Updated On Nov 16, 2016

Are you using the right disposable container liner? There are many sources of disposable container liners for your roll off containers, dumpsters, rail gondolas and dump trucks. But are you using the right one?

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Meet the TransPac: The Money Saving Solution for Vacuum Boxes

Last Updated On Nov 4, 2016

Final Day of Clean Gulf

Last Updated On Nov 3, 2016

Our team would love to visit with you about PacTec, Inc.'s spill solutions on this last day of Clean Gulf in sunny Tampa, FL. Stop by Booth 225 today.

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PacTec, Inc. Attends NDA Event in Support of our UK Office

Last Updated On Nov 3, 2016

Representatives from PacTec, Inc. are shown with our PacTec EPS, Ltd. team at the recent Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Expo in Manchester, United Kingdom. From left are Liz Bowe, Mike Sanchez, Mike Nichols and Caleb Dunn. The Expo brings together buyers and sellers interested in "delivering success together" for Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

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Visit PacTec, Inc. at Clean Gulf

Last Updated On Nov 1, 2016

PacTec, Inc. will be showcasing the newest in Spill Containment solutions at the upcoming Clean Gulf show November 1-3, 2016. We invite you to come see our live demos of waste packaging and containment solutions that will help you save money while keeping your the environment safe. We are in corner BOOTH 225.

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PacTec UK Office Nominated for Prestigious Award

Last Updated On Nov 1, 2016

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced the names of the businesses and organizations which have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2016 Supply Chain Awards.

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PacTec, Inc. Goes Pink

Last Updated On Oct 25, 2016

PACTEC, INC. PARTICIPATES IN GEAUX PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

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PacTec, Inc. to Attend PBIOS Show

Last Updated On Oct 12, 2016

PacTec, Inc. will be showcasing the newest in spill containment solutions at the upcoming Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) October 18-20, 2016. We invite you to come see our live demos on solutions that will help you save money while keeping your site in compliance.

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4 Reasons to Choose Geotextile Dewatering

Last Updated On Oct 5, 2016

Dewatering, or the removal of water, is used in many industries to reduce their volume of waste and to convert liquid waste into solid waste for disposal. There are several common methods to do this, but our customers have realized significant cost savings by employing geotextile bags over alternative methods.

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