Blog & News

Amanda Thomas

Recent Posts

Your Plastic Closure Questions Answered

Your Plastic Closure Questions Answered

Plastic packaging manufacturers can learn new trends through our 4 Key Questions 

Have you ever wondered what exactly went into a great package design? Information is key to understanding what your consumers are searching for in packaging. To find this information, there are a few main questions that you should be asking yourself when designing or updating your product’s packaging.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

The Newest Press Addition is Finally Here!

The Newest Press Addition is Finally Here!

New ENGEL plastic injection molding press added to our Twinsburg location.

This week our Twinsburg location continues to partner with ENGEL North American to keep up with our tremendous growth and to achieve our sustainability goals.  We’ve re-arranged our plant’s layout to fit in our new ENGEL e-motion 550 injection molding press.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Sleek Look: Beauty Packaging That Will Turn Heads

Sleek Look: Beauty Packaging That Will Turn Heads

Disc top closures offer shelf impact on some of the most popular hair care products 

What are some major beauty concerns for the majority of consumers in the summer? Dry, oily, frizzy, limp or split hair is just one of those concerns. There are many hair care products today tailored specifically to each of these problems. With so many options on the shelf, how do consumers select one? One way is to use the same one that they have always used. Another way is to select one that stands out to...

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Dispensing Closures Sweeten the Deal for Confectionary Packagers

Dispensing Closures Sweeten the Deal for Confectionary Packagers

Top 5 Reasons Why Sweetener Packagers and Consumers Want the Flapper® Cap

When you’re getting ready to bake some cookies or a cake, you probably don’t give much thought to the plastic dispensing closure on your container of granulated sugar. That is unless the plastic closure was not created with convenience in mind. A twist-off cap might get lost under the fridge. A flip top cap without a well-designed spout may lead to an inaccurate measurement of sweetener or make a big mess when you pour....

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Nutra Packagers Take Notice: Whey Protein Market Is Gaining Muscle

Nutra Packagers Take Notice: Whey Protein Market Is Gaining Muscle

Innovative plastic closures offer easy, clean dispensing of protein powders

Trends in nutraceutical brand packaging, including plastic closures, are greatly influenced bythe demands for various products. One example of this is the nutritional powder market.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Say Goodbye to Harsh, Aggressive Dental Care Packaging

Say Goodbye to Harsh, Aggressive Dental Care Packaging

Say “Hello” to Award-Winning Custom Healthcare Closures for Mouthwash

Harsh lines. Serious designs. Aggressive contours. These are the characteristics common to many healthcare closures and packaging used for dental care products. To stand out in this market, oral care company, Hello Products, designed its packaging to reflect a more inviting, colorful appearance. Customers aren’t the only ones taking note. The packaging industry has also recognized the company’s innovative healthcare...

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Recycle Plastic Closures to Help Save the Earth

Recycle Plastic Closures to Help Save the Earth

Earth Day Brings Awareness to Helping the Earth.

It's Time to Do Your Part.

On April 22, people across the world take part in Earth Day. Its main purpose is to educate the world and address the issues that are harming the earth, bring them to everyone's attention and find ways to reduce this risk. EarthDay.org is focused around teaching people about the different ways they can do their part in their community. 

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Having the Perfect Nutrition Packaging can Rock Your Customer’s World

Having the Perfect Nutrition Packaging can Rock Your Customer’s World

User-Friendly Sustainable Packaging that Looks and Feels Great

Improving appearance is one thing. But if you can add even more value by using sustainable packaging and incorporating convenience—then you’ve hit a home run with your customers. That’s just what whole food-based nutrition supplement manufacturer Juice Plus+ did.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Want to Reform Your Healthcare Closures? Check Out This FREE Guide

Want to Reform Your Healthcare Closures? Check Out This FREE Guide

Find Healthcare Closures that Connect with Your Target Audience

Healthcare reform and healthcare closures. What do these two things have in common? Well, the Affordable Care Act was established to improve healthcare for Americans. However, there are many decisions involved regarding insurance plans and government assistance. Requirements and deadlines are changing constantly; there is so much information out there—it can be overwhelming. In fact, many people don’t know where to begin.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas

Tired of Nutraceutical Packaging that’s Hard to Swallow?

Tired of Nutraceutical Packaging that’s Hard to Swallow?

NutraFlapper® Creates Sleek, Easy-to-Use Dispensing Solution for Nutritional Supplements

Nutraceutical packaging doesn’t always deliver a positive consumer experience. Why is that so ironic? Because most consumers are buying the nutritional product to make their lives better and improve their overall health. So shouldn’t the package follow suit? Consumers of all ages should find the overall packaging, including the dispensing cap, easy to handle.

Read more
Posted by Amanda Thomas