Timeline Stories

Tension launched their innovative fitPACK 500 right-sized packaging system for eCommerce order fulfillment. The unique system is tailored for variable-sized items with capabilities to adjust package length, width and height for each product, increasing product protection and lowering shipping costs.

The Tension Corporation launched the new division name for its Envelope Division. The new name, the Envelope and Print Division of Tension Corporation, reflects the growing line of printed products and print services available for customers. With the acquisition of a printing facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Tension can also vertically integrate several product…

Ecovadis, an international organization that provides Sustainability Ratings For Global Supply Chains evaluates companies on their environmental performance and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The EcoVadis sustainability recognition levels reflects the quality of the company’s sustainability management system. Tension has been awarded a bronze medal for positive results and policies.

In March of 2022, Tension announced the acquisition of the print division assets of Intellus Direct. This acquisition expands Tension’s presence in the high-end direct mail and print marketing space while consolidating its supply chain by vertically integrating the print and envelope converting operations that support Tension’s direct mail and print marketing offerings.

In October of 2021, Tension Packaging & Automation announced the acquisition of Colorado Automation & Design (CAD) to help meet growing demand to their core markets of eCommerce and pharmacy automation.

In March of 2019, Tension Corporation and Motion Envelope, Inc. announced that they had entered into an agreement under which Tension would acquire Motion Envelope. The two companies had worked together for several years prior to the acquisition, making Motion Envelope a natural fit. Acquiring Motion Envelope opened up several new opportunities for specialty products…

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum launches a new virtual exhibition, “America’s Mailing Industry.” Tension has made a significant impact on the envelope and direct mail industry and is a featured company in the exhibit.

In recognition of its expertise and print quality in flexographic printing, Tension Corporation takes home four Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) 2014 Excellence in Flexography Awards, including one of only five gold awards given in the envelope category. These 2014 FTA awards continue a long line of wins for Tension. Since the early 1990s, Tension has…