Contract Packaging

Refine your criteria for contract packaging services There are several steps you can take to ensure you'll be satisfied with your contract packager. Find out if the company packages similar products from another client and whether or not the packing facility is clean. Ask potential packers for a list of clients or a portfolio. Consult associations and industry experts for a complete list of what you should consider when it comes to choosing a company to handle your contract packaging.

I recommend:  The Contract Packaging Association not only offers a search engine to find you the right contract packager, but also offers a list of what you should look for when choosing the right one. The Beverage Industry also offers an industry guide and a subscription to the Beverage Industry Insider.

Leave big jobs to professional contract packaging companies Contract packaging companies can be found easily with just one click but industry leaders, for both liquid contract packaging and solid, will also offer a full line of services including mixing, capping and labeling. Industry leaders will also often boast package design and testing. And, unless your product already has a solid reputation, good package design could instantly increase product sales.

I recommend:  HPI offers highly customizable services for both liquid, dry and contract chemical packaging. DPL Corporation specializes in package design testing and even offers services for exchanges and returns.

Go 'green' with your contract packaging services With the recent focus on carbon footprints, consumers are choosing more eco-friendly options in everything from cars to personal products, so it's no surprise that even large contract packaging services are now offering 'green' packaging options. And, they are often as affordable as traditional contact packaging services.

I recommend:  Contract packing company Protenergy offers eco-friendly packaging. Contact Sonic for packing samples as well as the company's large client portfolio.