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 […]
PCR Resin: Challenges and Opportunities
This is a conversation we have with clients all the time. They’re considering a shift to post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin packaging, but they want to make sure they fully understand the pros and cons. What are the challenges? What are the opportunities? Here are the key issues we discuss and clarify for brands so they […]
Market Analysts Forecast Sustained Growth for Rigid Plastic Packaging. Here’s Why.
According to a recent report from Transparency Market Research, the global market for rigid plastic packaging, valued at $174.3 billion in 2021, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.7 percent, reaching $228.6 billion by the end of 2029. The study identified several key reasons for optimism surrounding rigid plastic packaging. Sustainability. Consumers […]
IML and National Dairy Month: Perfect Together
June is National Dairy Month and a wonderful opportunity for dairy brands, and non-dairy brands alike to celebrate the many health benefits of the products they produce and market. But given the rapidly expanding universe of refrigerated and frozen products, a month is barely long enough for all the celebrating. Here is just one example. […]
Making Cottage Cheese a “WOW” with IML
Often under-appreciated as a snack and overlooked as an ingredient for health-conscious recipes, cottage cheese is making a comeback with consumers, and for lots of good reasons. First there are the many health benefits. Nutritionally, cottage cheese rival’s yogurt. It is a low-calorie food that is high in protein. Cottage cheese checks all the boxes […]
How to Avoid Turning Headspace into a Headache
When money is tight, brands need ways to offset costs. With inflation making everything more expensive, this is one of those times to streamline costs. One way some brands attempt to lessen the blow of inflation is to fill existing packaging with less product. For example, brands selling various types of beverages, lotions, and different […]
