D.W.C. Packaging
formerly Don Wilson Company

Celebrating 52 years of service from 1956-2008

Good Things Come With Better Packages.

Better Packages, LLC was the innovator of gummed tape dispensers used for carton sealing in 1917. Before then companies used twine, glue, or staples to close boxes.  BPI started manufacturing gummed tape dispensers in 1921 at their present location in Shelton, Connecticut.  Over the years many different models have been introduced.  For almost 40 years the BP555S and BP333 models served businesses well.  The advantages of gummed tape are found on our web page “Advantages of Gummed Tape”.  Click on the hot link to check it out.

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The following models are listed below with a brief description:

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BP333 - Manual gummed tape dispenser for tapes up 3" widths.

BP500 - The "Retro".  Built on the same platform at the original BP555 series with electronics and great features.

BP555e - Electronic dispenser replacing the BP555-S and L models.

BP555eSA and BP555eLA - New Automatic models replacing the BP555, BP554, and BP556.   Create a Total System Solution with the AMD, CodeTaper, Foot Threadle, and Tape Aerial.

BP-6 Formerly KL-6 - Label moistener for up to 6" wide gummed labels. 

BP754 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in three different modes with time delay.  Choose from a 1-2-2 pattern, manual, or automatic single length modes.  The BP754 has two variable length buttons from 6”-100” and an overriding random length button.

BP755 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in predetermined lengths of 6”-75”.

BP3000CS - Gummed tape Case Sealer for fixed size cartons.  Call for details.

CB33A - Heavy duty manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-4" wide gummed tapes.  Optional top heater available.

CS3000 - Gummed Tape Case Sealer

Packer 3S - Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape incorporating a unique subway feed.

Penetron Concentrate - 8 oz. convenient bottle that when diluted makes 50 gallons of Penetron.

PS2a - 2" Electronic Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser with automatic dispensing.

TS150 - Heavy duty manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-4" wide gummed tapes.  Optional top heater available.

TS333 - (Formerly BP333, but now the BP333 again) Manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-3" wide paper or gummed reinforced tapes.  The best manual Better Packages offers for the money.  Optional top heater available.

TS404 - Lever operated manual paper tape dispenser for 1 1/2" gummed side out tape. 

Optional Equipment: 

CodeTaper - Tape printer attachment to print on tape as it is dispensed.  Very useful for logo, dating, or noting shift or product information.  Used on BP333, BP554, BP555, BP556, BP754, BP755, CB33A.  (Does not fit the BP555e series - See the CT2004 here.)  Supplies for the CodeTaper, click here.

Foot Treadle - Hands free operation for the new BP555eSA and BP555eLA models.  The old style BP554 Duet, or BP556 Robot use a similar device. 

SpaSaver Stand - For placing the tape dispenser over conveyor lines, above counter top.  Makes machine easier to use.  Used on BP554, BP555, and BP556 models.  (Does not fit the BP555e series)

Tape Aerial - Used for creasing tape and shooting over the carton to be sealed.  Improves operator efficiency.  Used on the old style BP554, BP555, BP556 models.  (Does not fit the BP555e series - See the TA2000 here.)

Discontinued Models:

BI-4 - Discontinued 2002 - Lever operated pressure sensitive 1" wide tape dispenser with set feed lengths.  Standard model, 3 strip slitter or 4 strip slitter models available.

BP400 - Discontinued 1996.  Random length. 

BP554 - Discontinued 1999.  “Duet” two length gummed tape dispenser from 6-84”, 1-3” wide.  Replaced with the BP555eSA.

BP555 - Discontinued 1999.  See the BP555eSA.  Multiple length dispensers for 1-3” gummed tape.  5 models to choose from.  Click here for The Retro.

BP556 - Discontinued 1999.  “Robot” dispensing in 3 different modes from 6"-54” single length tape.  Choose from manual, random, and robot.  Replaced with the BP555eSA.

DL-9 - Discontinued 2001.  Cast iron 9" wide label moistener for gummed labels.  See an option here with Potdevin or here with GlueFast.

Express 1 1/2 - Discontinued 2001.  Pull and Tear dispenser for 1 1/2" 35# gummed side out paper tape.  See the NPS No. 31 Pull & Tear for up to 1 1/2".

Penetron 24 and Penetron 100 - water conditioner for all types of gummed material.  Makes tapes stick faster.  Discontinued 2001, see the Penetron Concentrate. 

PS3e - 3" Electric Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser

Simplex 3 - Discontinued - Basic Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape.

TS100 - Old red reliable.  Discontinued Fall 1998.  See TS333.  Cast iron manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-3" wide gummed tapes.

Tape Squirt - Discontinued 1998 - Fast acting water agent.  8 ounces treats 40 gallons of water.  See Penetron Concnetrate.

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