Tube Filling and Sealing Articles

The Challenge: Need to put your product into a squeeze tube, where do you start? So many types of tubes... extruded mono/coex, laminate, injection-molded, confused yet? It's very important to choose a tube that will match your sealing machine capabilities. The Whole Package has 25 years in tubes...

When choosing tube filling equipment for plastic tubes, it is very important to understand the various types of tube sealing options available.  Tube filling machinery comes with hot-air sealing, ultrasonic sealing, impulse sealing or hot-jaw sealing options.  Matching the type of squeeze...

The Whole Package has specialized in cosmetic tube products for over two decades. Over the years, we have built a strong reputation as the premier North American tube filling and sealing specialists in cosmetic packaging. We serve hundreds of personal care, pharmaceutical, dentifrice, food, hous...

Many cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers are looking to fill and seal smaller runs of cosmetic tubes, for samples or product testing before larger roll-outs. Finding companies in the industry that have low, minimum order requirements can be difficult. Many outsourced tube filling an...

Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Packaging Consumers are becoming more conscious of the environment and are purchasing products that contain less plastic, and more sustainable materials and brands are taking notice. Many manufacturers are now focusing on eco-friendly options for their product packaging,...

Today, plastic squeeze tubes are called upon more than ever as the vehicle of choice to deliver cosmetic and personal care products.  This is because tube packaging is a low cost, efficient, shelf stable and aesthetically pleasing way to deliver a product. In fact, squeeze tubes are becoming th...

In the world of cosmetic packaging, trends come and go, but one such trend that has emerged into a new standard is the notion of “inclusive beauty.”  Inclusive beauty broadens the traditional stereotypical definition of beauty and depicts beauty brands in a variety of more c...

When it comes to store-brands, private label manufacturers are under pressure to maintain the National Brand Equivalent or “NBE” look and quality of the line.  The NBE look is particularly challenging when it comes to developing cosmetic or personal care tubes for their store-br...

A growing challenge for cosmetic tube manufacturers is the trend among beauty brands towards smaller run sizes and SKU proliferation.  In recent years, wholesale cosmetic tubes are gaining popularity among stock packaging options. Stock Cosmetic Tubes There are now multiple packaging supp...

We are asked this question often, “should we buy our own tube filling & sealing machine or outsource our tube filling needs?” Before answering this question, lets first lay some groundwork.  Why listen to anything we have to say?  Good question, here is the simple answer...

Many times we are asked the question whether it makes more sense for a brand to package their own tubes, bottles or jars, or use the services of a contract packaging company instead.  In today’s fast paced and extremely competitive consumer goods industry, a professional looking package a...

The Whole Package specializes in the engineering and machining of size parts for all makes and models of tube filling machinery.  Over 500 cosmetic packaging companies just in the USA use our parts on their production tube filler machine brands from Kalix, Norden, IWK, Unipac, Axomatic, Tonazzi...

Many product manufacturers use tubes for a few products not their entire range. This has led to questions about the ability of tubes to be efficient packaging solutions in many circumstances. Typically, there are a few misconceptions about tube packaging that hold back their use. However, with innov...

Both cosmetics and food product manufacturers are showing greater interest in tubes as packaging material as innovations in tube production, printing, and caps ensure better products that are less expensive to make and transport and, therefore, greener. There are various innovations in tubes that ma...

There are many cosmetics and beauty formulations and products made from natural and organic substances. However, when they are packed in conventional polyethylene made from petroleum, the packaging is at dissonance with the green message and mission of the manufacturers and consumers. Now, a few tub...

Tubes are most often used by manufacturers of beauty products as they are convenient to use, more economical, offer salient functionality, and can be labeled and decorated in a variety of ways. Manufacturers of cosmetics need to ensure that their products stand out on the retail store shelves. This...

Most brand owners, including pharmaceutical brand owners, are aware that consumers and patients prefer the convenience of tubes. Tubes are easier for dispensing the products without any sudden release or splashing. However, when it comes to pharmaceutical products, the brand owners need to ensure th...

The global demand for squeezable tubes has increased and is set to rise further with greater demand from the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries as well as from the more mature and developed economies of the US, Eurozone, and Japan. Different factors account for the increase in demand...

Anita’s Balm, a company started by Anita Redd, manufactures balms for the skin, hair, lip, and eye has carried innovation a step further by designing and using a custom twist-up compostable balm jar. Founder Anita Redd started off mixing the balm at home for her son who suffers from eczema. An...

With the growing importance of appearance for both men and women, there is a huge demand for cosmetics in today’s market. However, a manufacturer of specialty cosmetics needs to be able to make an impression on the consumer and ensure that they try the wonderful product first. Additionally, co...

If you manufacture products that are packaged in metal or plastic tubes, it's safe to assume that you know a thing or two about tube filling services.  As industries become more competitive, the need to keep costs low while streamlining productivity has never been more important.  As m...

Private labeling, or white labeling as many refer to it, is a convenient and affordable way for small and home based businesses to sell and market their products.  Not only does it allow you the distinction of having your own brand to promote, it also affords you the opportunity to present your...

There's no arguing the popularity of personal care and beauty products in today's economy. Until rather recently, a steep majority of these products were packaged in traditional plastic jars or pump-based dispenser bottles. Today, however, more and more manufacturers are abandoning the use o...

Just imagine the thousands of Packaging Machinery Parts which will benefit greatly from 3D Metal printing in the near future.  Just in time manufacturing of change parts and/or replacement parts will be available in a matter of days instead of weeks (or months in some cases). No longer will...

At The Whole Package, LLC we are very excited to announce the availability of 3D Printed Parts. With this new technology, we are able to offer the fastest delivery time in the industry for all of your part needs. What used to take a couple weeks to engineer and manufacture using traditional CNC mach...