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Plastic Packaging

Plastic packaging encompasses all storage or containment devices produced through the manipulation of any number of polymer resins. While the term 'plastics' applies to a diverse group of materials, they are in general light weight, durable and inexpensive to produce. For these reasons and more, as much as 53% of all packaged goods are contained in plastics. Because plastics can also be made clear, they are ideal for easy product display and identification as well.

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Valk Industries, Inc.
Greeneville, TN
423-638-1284
Valk is a family owned corporation focused upon quality, service and reliability. Their reputation for quality plastic packaging is attributed to their dedicated employees, with their primary goal of providing quality workmanship, materials and services at a competitive cost. Valk's commitment to quality is proven not only in their products and services, but by their commitment to ISO 9001:2008.
 
Conlet Plastics, Inc.
New Milford, CT
860-354-0885
Since their founding over 40 years ago, Conlet Plastics Inc., has continued to explore ways in which technology and services are able to help individuals and companies address their problems and challenges and realize new possibilities, aspirations and dreams. Their superior manufacturing of plastic packaging is just one of their many available quality products and services.
 
Asheville Thermoform Plastics, Inc.
Fletcher, NC
828-684-8440
Asheville provides quality plastic manufacturing from the beginning to the end. They have machines for trimming, cutting, mold making, general machining & more. Send them a sketch & they will work with you to create what you need. They design, fabricate & promote a wide range of quality products & services, including plastic packaging. Customer service is number 1 at Asheville's.
 
Valley Plastics, Inc.
Forty Fort, PA
800-221-3017
Valley Plastics serves consumer, electronic, pharmaceutical, medical and industrial needs for small, medium and large volume thin gauge custom plastic manufacturing. They maintain the highest standards from concept to finished product, working with most materials, even anti-static & conductive and they provide on-time delivery for competitively priced plastic packaging services.
 
Engineered Plastic Products, Inc.
Stirling, NJ
800-304-3774
EPP, Inc. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic materials. They provide a full range of services to meet any part requirement, including quality & affordable plastic packaging, as well as post-forming operations, which are subject to quality control. Their commitment to customer service is why they have the recognition as an outstanding source for a wide range of formed & fabricated products.
 
Packateers, Inc.
West Chester, PA
800-353-4750
Packateers, Inc. has expanded their product lines to reach a broader customer base including plastic blow-molded cases, custom plastic bags, custom built ATA cases, storage containers, stock and custom cases, material handling trays and POP displays, in addition to the highest quality plastic packaging services available. Packateers, Inc. will bring the solutions you need!
 
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Plastic Packaging

Plastic is used in primary packaging, which is the wrapping of a container handled by the consumer, secondary packaging, which are larger cases or boxes used to group quantities of goods for delivery, and transit packaging, which is used to group products into larger loads for transport, loading and unloading. Blister packs, clamshells and other vacuum formed packaging containers are among the most popular options for each of these applications as they allow for individual and bulk product packaging and ensure product security. From simple to complex precision part packaging, plastics easily conform to the needs of both manufacturers and consumers as they may be flexible or rigid, textured or smooth, clear or opaque and virtually any size. Additionally, most plastic packages offer some degree of moisture resistant protection. Features such as UV blocking and tamper resistance may also be added to plastic containers and materials, increasing usability to a broad array of industries.

The materials used in the production of plastic packaging components are as flexible and diverse as the units. Polypropylene, variable densities of polyethylene, polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride are among the most commonly used resins. It is important to consider the intended use of a product before selecting the most compatible material. The manufacturing processes should also be selected carefully as it will impact both the quality and capacity of the final product as well as price. Plastic injection molding is commonly employed as is blown extrusion film used to make shrink wrap and other direct application packaging. Another popular type is vacuum packaging. As vacuum forming removes excess air from the package saves space and reduces the risk of product contamination therefore creating a sterile environment for medical applications as well as extending the shelf-life of some food products. Thermoforming begins with pre-heating the plastic sheets before guiding them into a form station. The plastic is pressed or stamped against the mold while a vacuum removes excess air ensuring the sheet adheres completely with the mold. In this position the plastic is cooled, becoming rigid. After the primary processes are completed, plastic packaging materials undergo trimming, curing, coating or any other secondary processes required.