Tube Filling and Sealing Articles

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...

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...

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. Anita ca...

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, consumer...