Digitally Printed Stock Tubes Offer Private Label Manufacturers NBE Quality
Published July 24, 2018 2347 Views
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-branded counterpart...
Digital Printing for Cosmetic Tubes
Published June 28, 2018 13475 Views
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 suppliers...
Should you buy a tube filling machine or outsource your tube filling needs?
Published January 5, 2018 3904 Views
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, you don’t have to. Afte...
To package yourself or use a Contract Packager, what’s it cost?
Published January 15, 2016 14935 Views
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 and speed to...
A Compelling Case for Using Tubes for Packaging
Published November 13, 2014 9326 Views
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...
Innovations Increase Interest in Tubes
Published November 13, 2014 4344 Views
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...
Tubes Made from Sugarcane Resin Provide a Green Option
Published November 13, 2014 9312 Views
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...
Advancements in Tube Labeling and Decorations
Published November 13, 2014 5324 Views
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...
Protecting Pharmaceutical Formulations Using Airless Tubes
Published October 31, 2014 5162 Views
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...
Global Demand for Tubes for Packaging Personal Care Products Rises
Published October 22, 2014 4110 Views
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...