Boston Round Bottles: An (In) Complete History
While the first glass bottles are believed to have been invented in ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, Boston Round bottles came much later when glass blowing technology and mass production capabilities emerged in the late 1800s. Unfortunately, history buffs, there is no precise record of the first Boston Round with the traditional bottle […]
New Study: PET Bottles Have Less Environmental Impact than Glass and Aluminum
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) recently released a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that found PET plastic bottles are “significantly better for the environment” than aluminum cans and glass bottles. The LCA, a scientific method for evaluating environmental impact completed by the LCA consulting firm Franklin Associates, compared PET plastic, glass and aluminum […]
INTELLIGENT PACKAGING + IN-MOLD LABELING. A DYNAMIC DUO.
Are you a marketer or brand manager of food, beverage, healthcare, beauty, or personal care products? Well, here are some numbers that will have you thinking long and hard about how in-mold labeling (IML) and intelligent packaging will drive your sales and grow your bottom line in the future. As cited by Verified Market Research […]
Plastic Food Packaging in 2023
Plastic Food Packaging From CMG Plastics The services you need with the innovations you desire There are numerous reasons why your food packaging is of critical importance, and “visual appeal” is only one of them. Food packaging plays an important role in safety and sanitation, versatility, brand perception, perceived quality and even cost efficiency for […]
BRINGING “BLUE LIGHT” INNOVATION TO WORKER SAFETY
Kmart® is the big-box discount department store that’s widely known for its iconic blue light special sales tactic that was originally developed in the 1960’s. The innovative promotional strategy consisted of surprise announcements made when special in-store merchandise discounts were being offered for a limited time. At the beginning of each sales offering, the announcement […]
Shipping Bottles in “Tapeless” Boxes Delivers Lots of “Green” Benefits
Smarter packaging solutions that benefit the brand, the product, and our planet, are high on everyone’s list. Especially our list. That’s why CMG Plastics continuously looks at every aspect of our operations. From materials to manufacturing platforms to supply chain partners, we are always looking for ideas that offer real-world advantages to all stakeholders. Working […]
What’s your brand’s “3P” packaging score?
You’re probably asking, “What exactly are the 3Ps?” Simply stated, they are Protection, Printing, and Perception. How well a brand performs in the mind of the customer is key to short-term satisfaction and long-term brand loyalty. The 3Ps of packaging are key aspects that directly impact what customers prefer, choose and purchase. PROTECTION Product protection […]
Happy Holidays Video from CMG
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New Bagging Format Conserves Resources and Reduces Costs When Shipping Bottles
Every organization on the planet is under pressure to operate more efficiently with a smaller environmental footprint. CMG Plastics recently installed several new packaging systems for bottles that use less packaging materials, preserve natural resources, and reduce costs. These systems use the rigid structure of the bottle to maintain the structural integrity of the package […]
Addition of Extrusion Blow Molding Capabilities Makes New Hotel Shampoo Bottles Possible
CMG Plastics is pleased to announce that we have added Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) capabilities to our Somerville NJ manufacturing location to be used in the production of HDPE bottles for a new Hotel Shampoo Dispenser System. For decades, hotel guests would walk into the bathroom to find a collection of small, disposable bottles of […]
