June is a busy month for the team at Mold-Rite, Weatherchem and Stull! With our growing business, it’s still important to take time out and see what the packaging world is creating. The packaging industry is always changing and introducing the newest, greatest design. We pride ourselves to staying on top of trends and working with our customers to create innovative packaging.
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....
What’s the best way to become a package design leader? To learn from the best designers of plastic dispensing closures. Where do you find the best in the business? One easy way is by checking out Packaging World’s Leaders in Packaging 2014. We are proud to say you will find MRP Solutions (formerly Weatherchem) listed there!
Glugging. Dripping. Spilling. These are the problems caused by many plastic dispensing closures. The sleek bottle may be attractive, but then when you go to pour the liquid or sauce, you have a big mess on your hands.
Who knows more about the importance of convenient closures than a restaurant manager? In the kitchen, flip top caps and dispensing closures can be used for sauce bottles, food containers, spices and seasonings and more. According to the general manager of one of Cleveland’s premier restaurants, “I work long hours in the kitchen—anything that makes my life easier is definitely worth using.”
The best way to gauge a product’s value is to put it in the hands of the consumer. And that’s just what MRP Solutions did with its LiquiFlapper® flip top caps. The focus group was organized to assess the needs and preferences of consumers of premium salad dressing.
Consumers who use spices and seasonings frequently in their cooking want a package that is easy to open, allows portion control and maintains product safety and freshness. To build brand loyalty, spice and seasoning manufacturers need to incorporate dispensing closures that create a great experience for consumers—each and every time they use the product.
Why are they so important? With more regulations than any other industry, chemical products must be packaged in materials that can withstand harsh liquids and other substances. They also must provide a strong barrier to prevent leakage and dispense without glugging or spilling—all of which protect the safety of the consumer.
In the food and beverage industry, dispensing closure design is especially important to consider when creating closures for liquid syrups and sauces. What makes designing this packaging so challenging?
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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