What does the Koch & Co ‘You Buy, We Plant' promotion involve?
At Koch & Co, we are committed to giving back to the environment. With the help of Tree-Nation, we will plant a tree for every Eco-Friendly packaging product sold between 28/09/22 and 16/10/22 to help reforest natural habitats and ecosystems across the world.
How does the Koch & Co ‘You Buy, We Plant' promotion process work?
Within this promotional period, we will keep a tally of products sol...
What is Water Activated Gummed Paper tape?
This tape is mainly used for packing and sealing cardboard cartons. Water activated tapes (WAT) are called gum tapes because they have an adhesive on one side (gum) that is not sticky until you wet it and apply moisture.
Is water activated gummed paper tape recyclable?
Yes. The tape is recyclable, even after being activated with water.
How do you use Water Activated Tapes (WAT) and make them sticky?
To make the tape sticky ap...
The Steelpix® machine is a must-have when creating silk or floral arrangements. It eliminates the need for you to individually wire and tape each stem because it automatically places a metal Steelpix® pick into the flowers stem with the pull of a lever. This allows for easy insertion into floral foam and limits the amount of movement of the stem once it is in your arrangement. The metal Steelpix® picks also make your arrangements more stable and durable.
Step-By-Step instructi...
Cello bags are an extremely versatile product that is an essential part of providing safe and stylish product packaging. With a huge range of cello bags available to purchase; here are some need-to-know facts about this useful product.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cello Bags
Are clear cello bags available with a gusset?
Yes. Often customers require a cello bag with a gusset to fill with bulky items.
Do you sell Cellulose cello bags?
Yes. Unfortunately, these are hard ...
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Who we are
In 1931, Koch & Co was founded by Henry E. Koch, a German-born immigrant with a passion for trading and selling to florists.
After Mr. Koch's passing, Karl Papas and his brother Fonda Papas purchased the business from the Koch family in 1996. Since then, the Papas family has searched the wo...
Selecting Florist Wire Tips
Wiring heavy flowers such as roses and lilies requires a heavy thicker wire that will support the weight of the flower head
Wiring medium or light weight flowers like Gerbera and Chrysanthemum requires a wire that is between 22swg to 28swg
Wiring very fine flowers or foliage such as Daisy's and tea tree requires fine wires 28swg or finer
Only wire when necessary
Too much wire may detract from your arrangement
It is important to get the proper thickness...
What is floral tape?
1. Floral tape is a non-sticky pressure sensitive tape that will stick to itself when stretched
2. Use floral tape to conceal wires and other hardware used in making corsages and similar floral decorations
3. Use floral tape to bind wires to flower stems and to bind wired or taped flowers together
What types of floral tape are available on the market?
1. Floral tape is sold in 12mm (0.5-inch) widths
2. The most common brands in the market are “F...
Commitment
Koch & Co is dedicated to continuously ensuring our products are safe to use and are manufactured under acceptable ethical and environmental conditions by our suppliers. We acknowledge our responsibility to our customers, our suppliers, the community, and the environment.
Ethical Sourcing
At Koch & Co, we believe ethical sourcing is an important standard to pursue and uphold. Ethical sourcing requires Koch & Co to ensure the products we develop and source are ma...