'Turnback Tuesday' features Better Packages in Shelton

Turnback Tuesday visits Better Packages, Inc. of Shelton. 

Founders Theodore H. and Alfred Kruger started their business in NY in 1917 and relocated to Shelton in 1934, according to the company website. 

The business was opened at 255 Canal St. Better Packaging was a leading maker of gummed tape sealing machines. By 1935, the company had sales and service branches in 44 different cities throughout the US.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history each week.