E-Commerce Packaging is the Forethought, Not the Afterthought
In today’s packaging landscape, the “one-size-fits-all” approach to package design and development is fast becoming a thing of the past. Traditionally, a package might have been designed to look great on the shelf in a point-of-sale environment. Then e-commerce sales happened. What began with a whisper some years ago, has continued to gradually increase in […]
For Consumer Packaging, Bigger is the New Better
With COVID-19 still in place, consumers are purchasing larger packages of grocery and household items such as paper towels and cases of beverages.
Switching Up the Supply Chain: Reshoring to the U.S.
Over the past weeks, we have had several serious conversations with current, past, and prospective customers about supply chain issues in the COVID-19 era, and a common theme is starting to emerge.
CMG Plastics is Certified Food Safe
We understand how important it is to do our part to keep the food supply chain safe. That is why CMG Plastics adheres to the highest standards of food safety in our plastic packaging manufacturing operations. Both of our facilities (USA & Canada) are FSSC 22000 certified, which is a food safety certification that is […]
New Packaging Ideas on the Horizon? Nature May Have Some Clues
As CMG thinks ahead to the next generation of packaging solutions, nature may offer all the inspiration we need. Certain items we find in nature have inherent qualities that may provide the clues we need to develop new types of packaging materials that are closer to the Earth. As an example, we value certain types […]
We’re Helping Cannabidiol (CBD) Brands Stand Out in an Increasingly Crowded Space.
In fast-moving emerging product categories like CBD, successful brands build quality into their packaging by combining aesthetics and functional performance. We’re currently consulting and advising several companies in various stages of package development to help them establish market superiority in the rapidly growing wellness category. If our experiences with other similar fast-moving sectors are any […]
With Online Shipping at All-Time High, Brands Must Ensure Consistency in Customer Experience, In-Store and at Their Front Door
With online deliveries in high demand due to COVID-19, it’s not enough just to offer free shipping or confirm the shipment reached its destination. A leader in custom plastic packaging solutions, CMG knows products need to be appropriately packaged and protected in transit, so the customer will have a consistent and satisfactory result every time […]
CMG Plastics Revitalizes Hotel Amenity Package to Meet Demand for COVID-19 Sanitary Products
Old Is New Again Recently, through a partnership with a key customer, CMG helped revitalize a previously retired package that proved to be an ideal solution in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. That package is the type traditionally found in hotels: a small plastic bottle with a flip-top lid that holds one-to-two ounces of […]
CMG Plastics Automation Solution Eliminates Rejects, Increases Run Rates
CMG, a premier custom plastic and molding company, recently won the production of a spice mold closure for a client whose previous supplier was experiencing quality issues and meeting production demand. Our custom designed automation process eliminated labor-intensive manual operations, reduced operator supervision by 75%, significantly increased manufacturing speed and guaranteed on-time shipments, while virtually […]
CMG In-Mold Label Capabilities is Helping to Revitalize Dairy Aisle Brands
The commodity look of packaging for dairy products is about to end thanks to our in-mold labeling capabilities. The process creates packaging that is unique and eye catching. Operating from our U.S. and Canadian facilities, we’re creating dynamic packaging looks for a variety of dairy products, including several ricotta cheese cups for premium brands. The […]
