Injection Blow Molding vs Extrusion Blow Molding
Both injection blow molding and extrusion blow molding processes are integral in many manufacturing applications. These techniques are used to create many disposable and recyclable plastic parts, including products used in medical and research applications. Both processes feature unique functions to produce different results, which is why it’s important to understand each process […]
How to Select the Right Packaging for Your Beauty Products
Beauty product packaging comes in countless designs, varying in form, material, dispensing/closure type, and more. How the packaging looks and functions depend on the product. Some products are better suited to bottles with pumps, while others are better suited to tubes with squeeze tops. Similarly, some are more suitable for glass containers, while others are […]
ABL vs. PBL vs. Co-Extruded Tubes: What’s Right For You
One of the most common types of product packaging tubes is laminate tubes. They feature a multi-layer design that makes them highly effective at protecting contents from environmental contamination or damage. That is why many manufacturers use them to package their products. The barrier layer is key to the effectiveness of a laminate tube. It […]
Freight Delays and Rising Costs Causing Backups in Industry
The U.S. economy is recovering in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not every stop along the supply chain is able to keep pace with that recovery. Demand for imported goods and raw materials has overwhelmed many U.S. ports, and ships arriving from Asia at the west coast are forced to wait their turn […]
Is Tin Packaging Right for My Product?
Today, tin packaging is used for countless consumer products—including clothing, food, fragrances, spirits, and video games—due to its durability and attractiveness. While most tin packaging is made from a combination of metals rather than pure tin nowadays, the extensive use of tin in past years has made “tin” a synonym for the packaging itself, even […]
