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Compare our MegaFlap to CT Closures for Powder Supplements

Compare our MegaFlap to CT Closures for Powder Supplements

Who will win? Our Megaflap goes head-to-head with CT closures to see who gives plastic packaging closures the competitive edge.

Go to your local GNC or supplement store and you will see it—the wall of protein powders and shakes. Packaging companies take great pains trying to stand out in the sea of all the different kinds of powders. The majority of these powder containers have many negative attributes in common – consumers lose their scoop, the powder gets everwhere in their gym...

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Posted by Amanda Thomas

Sanitizing Products are on the Rise as the Ebola Scare Continues

Sanitizing Products are on the Rise as the Ebola Scare Continues

Many companies are expecting to see sales of antibacterial and disinfecting products start to rise due to the recent outbreak of Ebola in the United States.

As many of our followers already know, Ebola has started to spread in the  U.S.; five people have recovered from the virus, one person that has died, and two hospital workers, including the nurse who visited Ohio earlier this month, are in treatment. Now today, according to an article in the New York Times, “A...

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Posted by Aimee Weber

Promo Code: Expo Hall Access for Upcoming 2014 SupplySide West

Promo Code: Expo Hall Access for Upcoming 2014 SupplySide West

Be there on October 6-10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to see the newest developments in the beverage, dietary, and food packaging markets.

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Posted by Amanda Thomas

VIDEO: Child Resistant Closures Are Not Just for the Average Person

VIDEO: Child Resistant Closures Are Not Just for the Average Person

Closures are breaking out of the standard mold and offering something that is unique for both seniors and children.

A closure that is easy to open but still child resistant at the same time? Until now, both of these features were not commonly put together into packaging. However, MRP Solutions new EZ-Safe and EZ-Grip closures offer something for the old and young. Its ergonomic “ribbed” outside provides the elderly with an easy way to grip and open the bottle at their convenience while still...

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Posted by Amanda Thomas

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.

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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.

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Posted by Amanda Thomas

Small Changes in Design Means Big Payoff for Supplement Manufacturer

Small Changes in Design Means Big Payoff for Supplement Manufacturer

New Plastic Closures Feature Custom Logo and Finish

Package designers know that a container’s plastic closure, though perhaps small in size, can really make a big impact on customers and distributors. USANA Health Sciences of Salt Lake City understood this when it decided to develop a new brand logo and package for its line of vitamin and mineral supplements in early 2012. USANA partnered with several companies to complete the redesign, including MRP Solutions. The project was even featured in...

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Posted by Amanda Thomas

Growth in Healthcare Packaging

Growth in Healthcare Packaging

It is evident a growing revolution has taken place within the healthcare market overthe past few years, due to the ongoing consumer fascination with vitamins and supplements.

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Posted by Aimee Weber

Consider the Plastic Closure When Designing Great Packaging

“It’s the little things in life that make a big difference…”

Designing a new package for a product can be a lot of fun – so much fun that it might be easy to overlook some essential considerations before you can label it as a finished product. When it’s time to select a functional closure, don’t write it off as an easy task. There are lots of considerations: the budget, the company’s brand identity, the retailer’s needs and the consumers’ preferences – all in which can be time-consuming...

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Posted by Gabrena Grewal

Does Nutraceautical Packaging appeal to aging 'Baby Boomers?'

Does Nutraceautical Packaging appeal to aging 'Baby Boomers?'

As some of you may already know, ‘Baby Boomers’ orchestrate 76 million Americans born between the years 1946 and 1964, with the eldest of the generation turning 65 this year. Baby boomers make up for approximately 40% of the current US population, and are projected to control 70% of the disposable income within the next five years.

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Posted by Gabrena Grewal