Action Packaging Systems, an innovative label manufacturing company headquartered at 374 Somers Road (Route 83) near Ellington Airport, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2014 by introducing a new model of its popular Gold Seal line of label applicators at the New England Grows trade show on February 5-7 at the Boston Convention Center. Named the GS-80, the new label applicator is custom-engineered for growers of potted plants. Manufactured in Ellington, the GS-80 is a heavy-duty applicator designed to perform flawlessly in harsh outdoor labeling environments.
When Douglas Rice, a resident of South Windsor, started the business at age 23 in April of 1979, he was the sole employee. Today, Action Packaging Systems employs 59 people and serves over 1,000 customers in a multitude of industries across the United States from its 20,000 square foot headquarters in Ellington and a 20,000 square foot secondary facility in North Carolina. Over the years, Action Packaging Systems has earned a reputation as a leader in flexographic and digital label printing, label application equipment and related technical support. For more information, please call Action Packaging Systems at 860-872-6311 or visit ActionPkg.com.
