shrink bundling film applications. "We're very pleased with the new lines," says Glenn. "We see a lot of new business potential, particularly in packaging, and the higher level of control on this new line positions us to get it." In terms of output, Glenn notes that yield from the 64-in. line is equal to or better than an older 124-in. line. Glenn, whose father and uncle founded the business, notes that the diversity of its film lines allows Apollo to produce film from 0.0006-12 mils. End-use products converted from the film products include box liners, bags, shipping sacks, pallet covers, shrink bags, and more. The factory, located in a long-established industrial zone within Jersey City, is using "every square inch" of its 55,000-sq-ft building to capacity. "Gloucester," says Glenn, "knows our plant, so they went out of their way to help us put a good-sized line in a pretty tight space."

Single-Plant Advantage
Glenn believes that operating a single plant is another key to quality control, allowing Apollo to offer more consistent product than it could from multiple facilities. "We can be very hands-on, and that's something we've found our customers appreciate," explains Glenn. "We have total control over what we're making. They know that we're very growth-oriented and continually adding to upgrade equipment to meet customer needs as far as quality and service. "The edge we have when we put in new equipment is the ability to turn things around faster than other people," notes Glenn. "And, our level of quality is a little higher and more consistent. With our one plant, customers can be certain about what they're going to get."

Maximizing Floor Space
Ray Glenn likes to show off the new lines, or more precisely, he likes to show the quality

of the rolls on the winders. Some of his older lines are immediately adjacent, making it easy to compare. While the film rolls on the older lines look good, the difference between them and the rolls on the new line is clear. One of the space-saving features Glenn appreciates is the 90-deg turn in the  Continue or   Home