Universal Packaging decorates wine bottles with a screen printed process called Applied Ceramic Labeling (ACL) for a beautiful, durable finish allowing effects not possible with more conventional paper label bottle decorating methods.
Universal Packaging Adds to Their Team
New Account Manager Hired
Universal Packaging announces that Kristina Martinsen will be joining Universal Packaging, effective immediately.
Kristina will be joining the company as Account Manager in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on Oregon. Having spent the last 10 years in Spain, where she ran an export business, Kristina will be bringing that wealth of experience in the wine industry to Universal Packaging. She will support wineries, distilleries, and breweries with their screen-printed packaging and glass bottle needs.
Kristina’s experiences that will benefit Universal moving forward include:
• Export Manager (winery, Spain)
• Operations Manager (winery, USA)
• Working harvest on 3 continents (Spain, Australia, USA)
“Kristina spent the last decade in Spain working in the wine industry, learning the language, and starting her own export business,” says Nicole Kaseberg, VP Sales & Marketing. “The knowledge and expertise that she gained will be very valuable as she works with our customers on their packaging needs.”
Kristina Martinsen - Account Manager
Universal Packaging partners with craft brands to help realize their vision on glass. They specialize in screen-printing decoration and glass bottle supply and have mastered their craft over the last 35 years to become a leading bottle printing company.
This family owned company provides start to finish packaging out of their decorating facility in the Okanagan Valley. They offer glass bottles from around the world, screen-printing, cartons and Vinoseal closures.
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Family-owned Universal Packaging started in 1985 in Vernon, B.C., creating screen-printed glass bottles for craft beverage brands. “When people send us designs, we push the envelope. We want to deliver something even better than they envisioned,” says Amy Haselman, creative director. “We also have lots of long-term employees, some who’ve been with us since the beginning.” This level of customer service knowledge and longevity in the industry are two things Haselman cites as reasons for Universal’s success, along with its ability to innovate as time moves forward.
The company’s new website features multiple examples of its bottle decoration techniques. “We have metallic paint; we can do wraps of more than 360 degrees, including the neck and sometimes the shoulder. We also have coatings and frostings that you can see through into the bottle, as well as a wide range of colors,” she says. “For example, we can put two or three different colors on a single bottle, for a sort of ombre look. We can decorate tiny bottles up to 9 liters.”
Today, Universal has two warehouses, one of which holds the new offering of its own glass. It offers plain or decorated bottles, as well as custom-mold bottles. It also supplies Vinoseal closures, label design services, cartons, and more, making it a one-stop shop for your needs.
Universal Packaging is different than your average packaging supply company. Here they list the top 4 reasons to partner with them and at the same time introduce themselves to the Wine Industry Network.
- We’re Artisans. We use our over 35 years in the craft packaging industry to master the art of screen printing labels onto glass. We utilize our own innovative techniques and the latest in paint technologies to offer you bottles that are works of art.
- We‘re One Stop. You’re busy. Let us take care of it. From sourcing quality glass, closures and cartons to delivering the final screen-printed bottles safely to your winery, we’ve got you covered.
- We’re Good Listeners. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. We listen to what you need with the goal of getting you exactly what you want. Drop us a line or reach out with a phone call, we love to hear from you.
- Your Friends are Doing it. We decorate for hundreds of wineries in the USA and Canada. We’ve printed award winning packages for smaller wineries and produced thousands of cases for some bigger names in the industry.