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Summer is here!

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I would like to remind our Michigan customers of our Recycling Run for removed shrink wrap covers in need of recycling. Registration Forms are due Monday, June 3rd (please see the section below for more details). If you are located in other states, take a look at our REBAG Recycling System for an easy way to recycle your shrink wrap cover(s).

Wishing everyone a great start to the summer season.

– Mike Stenberg
President & CEO
Dr. Shrink, Inc.

Recycling Run Forms Due!

Our Recycling Run for 2019 is almost complete! We hope all of your summer toys, boats, and patio furniture are unwrapped and being enjoyed!

The forms for our Recycling Run Program are due by Monday, June 3rd. If you don’t get your forms into us by then, then you might not make it on the pickup list for this year, so please get them in! *Just a reminder – this program is only available in Michigan.*

If you’re not located in Michigan, please take a look at our REBAG Program that’s available throughout the Continental U.S. The bag is a 30″ x 50″ clear bag and can hold the cover from a 26′ power boat or approximately 600 square feet of shrink wrap. If this program doesn’t work for you, we suggest calling around to your local recycling facilities to see if they will take it. Our plastic is a #4LDPE (low-density polyethylene) that can be easily recycled into things like construction bags, garbage bags and some plastic pieces used on playground equipment.

Dr. Shrink Video

– Watch our fun recycling video featuring company President/CEO, Mike Stenberg. Click here to watch the full video.

Disaster Restoration

The Dr. Difference – Dr. Shrink, Inc. offers a complete line of shrink wrapping products used to protect and/or compartmentalize structures after natural disasters or while remediation or restoration work is being done. Shrink wrap can be used to easily cover entire buildings, roofs, or other specific areas that are damaged. Dr. Shrink’s premium shrink wrap shrinks “drum-tight” and is far more effective than traditional tarps and sheeting. Our durable, weatherproof covering creates a proper enclosure and protects the project from further or potential damage.

The Dr. Shrink Advantage:

• Saves time and money
• Premium shrink wrap up to 60′ wide and 12-mil thick
• Sleek, waterproof, durable protection
• 100% virgin resin material with maximum UV inhibitors for long-term use
• Our specialty Flame Retardant shrink wrap meets or exceeds all NFPA 701 specifications

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Innovators in the Industry

– Check out Dr. Shrink’s Venting Options here.
We all know that it is crucial to vent shrink wrap covers to allow air into the cover and eliminate moisture and mildew from forming. Dr. Shrink supplies a variety of different venting options designed to fit your needs.

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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there on Sunday, June 16th! Special shout-out to our Dr. Shrink Dads – Mike, Bart, Ryan, Ben, Tony and Bob!

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Happy May Day!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to congratulate Dr. Shrink, Inc. on our 27th year in business which we celebrated this past month. It has been an honor to be your trusted shrink wrap supplier for the past 27 years.

Please don’t forget, if you are located in Michigan, we are running another year of our Recycling Run to make sure all shrink wrap covers are recycled. The registration forms have been steadily coming in. It is extremely important that shrink wrap gets properly recycled every season. If you have a shrink wrap recycling program set up in your state, please email us the details and we will make sure to let all inquiring customers near you know that it is available! Thank you to everyone for their effort in making sure all shrink wrap is properly recycled.

Happy May Day to all. Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day holiday at the end of the month. As always, please let us know what we can do for you.

– Mike Stenberg
President & CEO
Dr. Shrink, Inc.

“Go Beyond the Boat” – Industrial

The Dr. Difference
At Dr. Shrink, we stock a complete line of American-made shrink wrap products capable of wrapping almost any object. With premium shrink wrap available up to 60 feet wide and 12-mil thick, entire flatbed loads of machinery can be protected, temporary roofs, encapsulation of scaffolding, equipment transportation, industrial covers, and more– making it impervious to damage from the elements.

Dr. Shrink offers several mil thicknesses for different types of applications. We only supply premium 100% virgin resin shrink wrap featuring maximum UV inhibitors. This kind of quality ensures long-term usage and ultimate, tough protection.

What size would fit your needs? Here are a few popular sizes for extreme application. Call us for more sizes and bulk prices!

Popular 9, 10, and 12-mil sizes:
20′ x 100′ 10 or 12-mil
32′ x 186′ 10-mil
40′ x 100′ 10 or 12-mil
50′ x 100′ 9-mil
60′ x 100′ 10-mil

See all sizes of shrink wrap

Doctor’s Exam

– Put your shrink wrap knowledge to the ultimate test!
STARTING THIS MONTH: New to the Dr. Shrink monthly newsletter, we will be offering up one question that will put your shrink wrap knowledge to the test. If you can answer correctly, you will be entered for a chance to win great products, and Dr. Shrink gear.

Innovators in the Industry – Moisture Inhibiting Products
We all know that it is crucial to vent shrink wrap covers to allow air into the cover and eliminate moisture and mildew from forming. If you are in an area that is very humid or have an object that is prone to moisture buildup, you may want to look into using some of our mildew and moisture control products for added protection. Click here to shop now!

2 Ways to Recycle Your Shrink Wrap!

The Dr. makes it easy to recycle your used shrink wrap. Two convenient methods allow you to keep shrink wrap out of our landfills.

1) Are you in Michigan? Our Recycling Run is for you! Dr. Shrink is again teaming up with Bay Area Recycling for Charities of Traverse City, Michigan. Participants buy Dr. Shrink’s EZ-Fill Bags for $5.00 each from Dr. Shrink. This cost includes the pickup, transportation, and recycling of the filled bags. The EZ-Fill bag is 42″ x 70″ and holds about 800 square feet of shrink wrap or about the cover from a 32′ boat.

You must then submit the Registration Form to Dr. Shrink by June 1^st to have your pickup scheduled. Pickups will be completed mid-to end of June. Dr. Shrink hopes the Recycling Run program model will be copied by other states who are looking to set up shrink wrap recycling programs.

If you know of a current shrink wrap recycling program within your state, please send Dr. Shrink information on the program. Any customers, marinas, boat yards, etc. who call Dr. Shrink inquiring about shrink wrap recycling in their area will be provided with your program information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECYCLING RUN HERE

2) Outside of Michigan? Purchase a Dr. Shrink REBAG recycling kit for use in the Continental U.S. The REBAG Kit consists of a 30″ x 50″ clear bag with cover removal directions printed on it, a closure device for the bag and a prepaid FedEx shipping label. Each REBAG will hold the cover from a 26′ power boat or approximately 600 square feet.

PURCHASE A SINGLE REBAG | PURCHASE A ROLL OF 50 REBAGS

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Dr. Shrink ManCat

– Don’t forget to follow the Dr. Shrink “MANCAT” on Instagram
Nickel, our office cat, continues to keep our Dr. Shrink team chuckling. Share in the fun with us and follow Dr. Shrink on Instagram (@drshrinkinc) to see all the shenanigans Nickel gets into. #drshrink #drshrinkmancat

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Dr. Notes – News from Mike

Cheers to 27 Years! – This month, Dr. Shrink is celebrating 27 years in business. I would like to thank all of our customers, vendors, employees, and colleagues for another great year in business. For our loyal customers, I would like to extend a shrink wrap discount during our anniversary week. Please see below for details.

If you are located in Michigan, please keep in mind that we are running another year of our Recycling Run to make sure all shrink wrap covers are recycled. If you are located in other states within the continental United States, our REBAG Recycling Kit is an option for you. Are you aware of a shrink wrap recycling program outside of Michigan? Please send us information on your state’s program so we can add it to our list for when customers in your area call us regarding recycling their shrink wrap covers. Thank you to everyone for their effort in making sure all shrink wrap is properly recycled.

27 Year Customer Special!

On Sunday, April 21st we’ll be celebrating 27 years in the business! During our anniversary week, April 22nd through April 28th, we’re offering you 10% off your online shrink wrap order!

2 Ways to Recycle Your Shrink Wrap!

The Dr. makes it easy to recycle your used shrink wrap. Two convenient methods allow you to keep shrink wrap out of our landfills.

1) Are you in Michigan? Dr. Shrink is again teaming up with Bay Area Recycling for Charities of Traverse City, Michigan. This program offers an environmentally friendly option to all Michigan boat storage facilities, marinas, and boat owners, asking them to help the environment by recycling shrink wrap. Dr. Shrink shrink wrap is a #4 LDPE premium, virgin resin material that is easily recyclable into a variety of usable consumer products. It will not biodegrade in a landfill. The Recycling Run program makes recycling simple and straightforward.

Participants buy Dr. Shrink’s EZ-Fill Bags for $5.00 each from Dr. Shrink. This cost includes the pickup, transportation, and recycling of the filled bags. You must then submit the Registration Form to Dr. Shrink by June 1^st to have your pickup scheduled. Pickups will be completed mid-to end of June.

Each EZ-Fill bag is 42” x 70” and holds about 800 square feet of shrink wrap, about the cover from a 32’ boat. Critical to the successful recycling of boat shrink wrap is keeping it clean. All straps, buckles, zippers, doors and vents must be removed for the wrap to be accepted by recyclers. A video showing how to properly remove shrink wrap covers for recycling is available on the Dr. Shrink website.

Dr. Shrink hopes the Recycling Run program model will be copied by other states who are looking to set up shrink wrap recycling programs.

If you know of a current shrink wrap recycling program within your state, please send Dr. Shrink information on the program. Any customers, marinas, boat yards, etc. who call Dr. Shrink inquiring about shrink wrap recycling in their area will be provided with your program information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECYCLING RUN HERE

2) Outside of Michigan? Purchase a Dr. Shrink REBAG recycling kit for use in the Continental U.S. The REBAG Kit consists of a 30″ x 50″ clear bag with cover removal directions printed on it, a closure device for the bag and a prepaid FedEx shipping label. Each REBAG will hold the cover from a 26′ power boat or approximately 600 square feet.

PURCHASE A SINGLE REBAG | PURCHASE A ROLL OF 50 REBAGS

“GO BEYOND THE BOAT” Monthly Feature – Material Handling

The use of shrink wrap in material handling is becoming more popular, as it is more durable than stretch wrap and full encapsulation can make it completely waterproof. Less strapping will be required and when using a high mil thickness, the object becomes tamper resistant.

Manufacturers produce products all across the globe and in order to successfully transport these products from their origination to final destination, a durable protection solution is required. Offering shrink wrap solutions from 6-12 mil thickness, Dr. Shrink provides some of the most durable transportation protection in the market.

Full Encapsulation – Best Practices

Be sure you completely understand how to fully encapsulate when shrink wrapping materials for transportation. Dr. Shrink makes it easy by offering you this complete step-by-step instructional video. VIEW THE COMPLETE VIDEO

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Innovators in the Industry – Lifting Lug Cover

Dr. Shrink’s Lifting Lug Cover is an alternative option for quick and easy access to your lifting points. Each cover is a 12” x 12” square, made of premium 10-mil shrink wrap and is extremely durable and sturdy. They are easy to install, allowing quick and resealable access to your lifting points. Perfect for use in the material handling industry.

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Doctor’s Exam – put your shrink wrap knowledge to the ultimate test!

STARTING IN MAY: New to the Dr. Shrink monthly newsletter, we will be offering up one question that will put your shrink wrap knowledge to the test. If you can answer correctly, you will be entered for a chance to win great products, and Dr. Shrink gear. Check back next month to take the first “Doctors Exam.”

Dr. Shrink Mancat – Follow the Dr. Shrink “Mancat” on Instagram

Nickel, our office cat, is quite the character and gives the Dr. Shrink team a few good laughs every day. Share in the fun with us and follow Dr. Shrink on Instagram (@drshrinkinc) to see all the shenanigans Nickel gets into.

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Committed to helping shrink wrap users recycle their wrap, Dr. Shrink announces their 10th Annual Recycling Run Program in partnership with Bay Area Recycling for Charities of Traverse City, Michigan. This program offers an environmentally friendly option to all Michigan boat storage facilities, marinas, and boat owners, asking them to help the environment by recycling shrink wrap. Dr. Shrink shrink wrap is a #4 LDPE premium, virgin resin material that is easily recyclable into a variety of usable consumer products. It will not biodegrade in a landfill. The Recycling Run program makes recycling simple and straightforward.

Participants buy Dr. Shrink’s EZ-Fill Bags for $5.00 each from Dr. Shrink. This cost includes the pickup, transportation, and recycling of the filled bags. You must then submit the Registration Form to Dr. Shrink by June 1st to have your pickup scheduled. Pickups will be completed mid-to end of June.

Each EZ-Fill bag is 42” x 70” and holds about 800 square feet of shrink wrap, about the cover from a 32’ boat. Critical to the successful recycling of boat shrink wrap is keeping it clean. All straps, buckles, zippers, doors and vents must be removed for the wrap to be accepted by recyclers. A video showing how to properly remove shrink wrap covers for recycling is available on the Dr. Shrink website.

Dr. Shrink hopes the Recycling Run program model will be copied by other states who are looking to set up shrink wrap recycling programs.

If you know of a current shrink wrap recycling program within your state, please send Dr. Shrink information on the program. Any customers, marinas, boat yards, etc. who call Dr. Shrink inquiring about shrink wrap recycling in their area will be provided with your program information.

Please share this post publicly to spread the word on shrink wrap recycling efforts. Thank you for your part in recycling this premium plastic.

Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 1-231-723-2685; Fax: 1-231-723-9586. https://www.dr-shrink.com; drshrink@dr-shrink.com.

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*To see the entire newsletter in its original design, click here. Dr. Notes – News from Mike “Hello everyone! I have spent this week in Dubai working the Dubai International Boat Show with our distributors. There were several absolutely beautiful boats in the water at the show. Our trade show booth was constructed by hand and made of wood. The entire booth was then completely shrink wrapped; even the pillows on the chairs were shrink wrapped. A very neat presentation and it certainly drew people in.   On another note, we have seen an increase in inquiries and calls regarding shrink wrap for roofing applications. Dr. Shrink, Inc. offers a complete line of shrink wrapping products used to protect and/or compartmentalize structures after natural disasters or while remediation/restoration work is being done. Shrink wrap can be used to easily cover entire buildings, roofs, or other specific areas that are damaged.  Dr. Shrink’s premium shrink wrap shrinks “drum-tight” and is far more effective than traditional tarps and sheeting. Our durable, weatherproof covering creates a proper enclosure and protects the project from further or potential damage. Also, our specialty Flame Retardant Shrink Wrap meets or exceeds all NFPA 701 specifications If you are interested in this application/industry or have questions– feel free to call us any time, email us, or fill out our Contact Form and we will be in touch. -Mike Stenberg President & CEO, Dr. Shrink, Inc. Expanding Beyond the Boat Shrink wrap is rapidly becoming the new face of protection in a number of different industries. Dr. Shrink is committed to offering the best protection to the construction and scaffolding industry.  We stock a complete line of premium, American-made shrink wrap products capable of wrapping large buildings and scaffolding.  We offer Flame Retardant Shrink Wrap in 7, 9, or 12 mil thickness. All of our Flame Retardant film meets or exceeds all NFPA 701 Specifications. Additionally, our shrink wrap creates an improved work environment. Our white shrink wrap allows natural, shadow-free lighting while blocking harmful UV rays. Worker downtime is reduced and the enclosure can even be heated and cooled.  We can help you break into this market.  Call us at 800-968-5147 or email us. The Protection Needed for Transport & Storage of Product It’s maddening when a product – of whatever size – is damaged during transit or storage. Many businesses just chalk is up to the cost of doing business. Preventing damage of product during transport or storage is essential for any business. Tarps, custom wooden crating, and cardboard packaging can be very costly and ineffective.  Products and goods become exposed during transportation and storage to a variety of happenings capable of rendering damage. Weather, human error, accidents and more are capable of spurring unsaleables.  At Dr. Shrink we offer premium pallet bags which not only eliminate problems typically associated with shipping and transporting skidded products, but also simplify the packaging and shrink wrapping process. For products or equipment too large for pallet bags, our premium shrink wrap film, available in 12 to 60 feet, is the best option. You can rest assured as your product travels across country or is being tucked away for storage that they have the best protection possible.   How It Works: The simple application includes installing the pallet bag over the skidded products, tucking the bottom of the bag under or around the skid (if possible) and then heat shrinking the bag.  View all available pallet bag sizes here. Recycling Your Shrink Wrap Covers It’s that time of year again! With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of the warmer weather and removing those shrink wrap covers. Dr. Shrink wants to help – we have 2 different programs in place to make it an easy process for you.  REBAG Recycling Kit: The REBAG Recycling Program works across the Continental US and comes in a complete kit that includes a 30″ x 50″ clear bag with cover removal directions printed on it, a closure device and a prepaid FedEx shipping label. All you have to do is remove all strapping, buckles, vents, zipper doors, etc. before stuffing the bag full of the plastic. Then just take the bag to a FedEx drop off location or give them a call to come pick it up.  Recycling Run 2019: For the 10th year, we’re partnering with Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) in an effort to recycle shrink wrap covers with our Recycling Run. This program offers an environmentally friendly option to all local boat storage facilities, marinas and boat owners, asking them to help the environment by recycling your shrink wrap. This program is only available throughout Michigan. Dr. Shrink’s premium shrink wrap is a 100% virgin resin material that is easily recycled into a variety of usable consumer products. Shrink wrap will NOT biodegrade in a landfill – that’s why it is extremely important to recycle.  It is a new year and we are going through our inventory and clearing out the excess!  Our Closeout Items are a wide variety of shrink wrap that may have been returned, damaged, dirty or discolored. All sales are final. All rolls are sold as is. First come, first serve.  Click here to see all the available sizes.  Featured Video: How to Install a Pallet Bag Click here to see the whole video. March Steals, Deals & Discounts Who doesn’t love FREE PRODUCTS? Here is a sneak peek of what you can expect this month. Make sure you are subscribed to our Weekly Bundle e-list– click SIGN UP below! SIGN ME UP TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE BUNDLES! QUOTE of the Month “Online shopping experience was great, picked up on a Saturday morning and the entire staff was great.” – Brent M. Linden, MI Customer *Dr. Shrink is only open on Saturdays during the fall.