During the 2023 National Association of Container Distributors annual convention, Kaufman Container...
While attending the 2024 National Association of Container Distributors convention, Kaufman Container was recognized for winning 2 "Bernie's". We took home the Bronze in the food category for Banner Bee Company's honey jars and the Bronze in the Chemical category for Buffalo Dental's alcohol torch.
What is a Bernie?
A "Bernie" like an "Oscar" or a "Grammy" is a prestigious award given to the best finished packages from the previous year. The award was named after Bernie Seid, Kaufman Container's 2nd generation President and the board member who instituted the NACD awards competition decades ago. It's always an honor to win an award, but it is super special to win a "Bernie".
Banner Bee Company Honey Jars 
Introducing Banner Bee Company, where their passion for beekeeping has blossomed into a full-time family business! Their bees roam the beautiful Mid-Atlantic region, collecting the most delicious nectar from diverse landscapes, resulting in award-winning honeys! But it's not just about the honey! They take pride in offering products that are 100% biodegradable, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals. Not only do they care about your well-being, but they also care about the environment.
Their product line consists of a range of goodies, including small batch raw honey, infused honeys bursting with flavor, protein-packed pollen, handcrafted beeswax candles, and honey-inspired body care.
In 2022, we supplied them with custom screen-printed glass paragon jars in 6 oz and 12 oz sizes. And guess what? Their customers loved them so much that they came to us in 2023 looking to add a 3 oz jar for holiday and sample kits! These adorable jars are also screen printed in-house by Kaufman Container with a cute bee logo, making them perfect for gifting or trying out our honey varieties. So, join us in the waggle dance of spreading the word about Banner Bee Company. Share the love for their sustainably sourced, bee-autiful products with your friends and family. Together, let's support local beekeeping and enjoy the sweetness of nature's golden gift!
Buffalo Dental Alcohol Torch 
At Buffalo Dental, they take pride in offering the widest range of handpieces, lab products, lab equipment, and vacuum forming material and accessories in the industry. And the best part? Most of their products are proudly manufactured right here in the United States, guaranteeing you top-notch quality and value that's close to home.
This NACD submission is truly a one-of-a-kind package that needs to be recognized. Introducing the Buffalo Dental Alcohol Torch. With just a gentle squeeze of the plastic bottle, this torch produces a needle-point flame that's perfect for all your dental needs. But that's not all! The 5" high torch uses cost-saving denatured alcohol fuel, making it both efficient and convenient. And to ensure safety and stability, the base of the bottle is weighted with marbles, preventing any tipping accidents. This was a new product for our customer, and we were thrilled to work on it. The packaging consists of a 4 oz LDPE Boston Round and is screen printed in-house by the distributor. Choose Buffalo Dental and join dental offices and lab facilities worldwide in protecting staff and patients alike.
Other Notable Announcements
In addition to winning two Bernie's at this year's competition, we also have some other exciting news to share. Ted Koelsch, Kaufman Containers' Vice President of Sales & Marketing was voted on the Board as a Director for NACD for this coming term. Ted's wealth of knowledge of the packaging industry and connections will grow him further in this role. Also, our President, Sara Blankenship will stay on as Chairman of the Board for another year and assist with the transition of newer members to the board. This is very exciting as we have two prominent people with a voice and can help shape NACD moving forward.
