Key Innovations for Safety and Security: Tamper-Evident and Child-Resistant Rigid Plastic Packaging
Safety and security are top priorities with today’s manufacturers and consumers. With those concerns top of mind, two important types of protective packaging have emerged as industry standards: tamper-evident (TE) and child-resistant (CR) packaging. These solutions help ensure product integrity, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements across a variety of sectors, such as food and […]
CMG Plastics Expands Canadian Operations to Support Growing Demand with State-of-the-Art Facility Enhancements
We’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our Canadian operations, reflecting our commitment to supporting the growth of our customers and staying at the forefront of the plastic packaging industry. This ambitious project, which began in Spring of 2023, has transformed our existing space, and set the stage for future growth. EXPANSION HIGHLIGHTS: 30,000 […]
Advantages of Converting From Glass to PET
In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging materials, companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance sustainability, reduce costs, and improve product safety. Here at CMG, we understand these challenges, which is why we favor the transition from glass to PET packaging. This shift not only addresses the demands of current markets but also aligns with our […]
Forklift Safety: How AI is Working to Protect Operators and Workers
The Forklift. It’s a common sight in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and many other industrial environments. These powered industrial trucks make the lifting and transporting of loads seemingly effortless. For sure, these industrial machines are potently powerful, performing their task of lifting and moving industrial materials and goods with great proficiency and precision, yet, at times, […]
Innovating Sustainability: The Rise of Ultra-Thin-Wall Plastic Packaging
In the dynamic landscape of packaging solutions, one trend that stands out for its innovation and sustainability is ultra-thin-wall plastic packaging. At CMG Plastics, we’re at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging materials such as PET and Polypropylene, to craft solutions that redefine the possibilities of packaging. From packaging for dairy containers to snacks to […]
The many, many cost-efficiencies of in-mold labeling
Whatever your brand or its product category, the fight for greater market share and increased margins never ends. Building your brand’s awareness and preference, especially at the point of sale are critical factors. One cost-effective tool in this battle is the innovative packaging process of In-Mold Labeling (IML), where a preprinted label is placed directly […]
Rigid plastic packaging is finding a home in the freezer aisle
If you look closely as you make your way down the aisles of supermarkets and grocery stores, you begin to see them here, there, and just about everywhere. Rigid plastic containers. They’re being used in a growing number of food categories, including snacks like pretzels, condiments like pickles, spreads and dips like hummus, and of […]
Join the brands that stand out from the competition with custom shaping from CMG Plastics
Consumers are not only motivated by attractive and functional products but also by unique and compelling packaging. The use of color, texture, and typefaces in product packaging contributes to the way consumers perceive and experience a brand and its products. But nothing by itself is as powerful and persuasive with consumers as packaging shape. Brands […]
The New Jersey Recycled Content Law: What does it mean for you?
Are you subject to New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law which took effect on January 18, 2024? How do these new regulations affect brand owners and manufacturers? And what is this legislation’s impact on rigid plastic packaging? Here at CMG Plastics, the impending effects have been on our radar for some time. Recently, we looked at […]
What’s in a word? 2023 Edition.
How best to describe 2023 in a word? Not in a paragraph. Or a sentence. And not in a phrase. Just one word. We thought long and hard. And the winner is… NEW! It turns out to be an ideal choice because there were so many new and exciting things that happened at CMG […]
