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Ecofriendly Pack
A paper-foil-poly coextrusion package is suitable for liquid, viscous, powder, and tablet fills. Available in sizes ranging from 5 to 30 ml, the original Xela Pack is constructed with at least 10% postconsumer recycled paper, the Xela Green with 100% postconsumer recycled paper. The pack can be printed with up to seven colors and features a self-closing orifice that allows it to function as a single or multidose unit packet. Xela Pack Inc., Saline, MI.
Unit-Dose Sampling
High-quality unit-dose sampling is provided for cosmetic and nutritional companies. In addition to form-fill-seal packaging of tablets, creams, and liquids, customizable sampling programs are available. Cosmetic Sampling Technologies Inc., Hauppauge, NY
Flexible Packaging
High-quality EB lithographic printing processes are combined with in-house prepress and converting capabilities to supply flexible packaging. Using Prelam structures coupled with Amgloss top lacquer reduces cycle times and can improve the aesthetics of a package. Amgraph Packaging Inc., Versailles, CT.
Contract Samples
An FDA-registered contract packager produces client-specific, multipurpose packets. Products include the Dual Chamber Pak-A, a dual-dispensing die-cut or straight-cut pouch with a film wall divider to accommodate two separate products. Identipak Inc., McAllen, TX.
Multicolor Printing
Sample and single-use liquids and creams are filled into iris-tipped, easy-tear tubes (from 0.5 to 90 ml) and finished using a companyÕs multicolor printing process. Graphics are rendered in strong, pure color and are then overwrapped to enhance the graphics and protect the product. Unit Pack Company, Inc., Cedar Grove, NJ.
Printed Card Promotions
A broad range of printed on-product, near-product, and direct-market promotional tools and services are available. Die-cutting, automatic affixing, and laminating capabilities for sample packages and blotter cards are specialties of the company. This is demonstrated in an array of packette-mailers and magazine inserts, as well as vial-on-card samplers. Rothchild Printing Group, Elmhurst, NY.
Glass-Free Dispenser
A glass-free dispensing system comprises a one-piece molded polyethylene or molded polypropylene unit that remains intact and sealed until activated by the user. A squeeze of the package breaks an inner plastic membrane that seals in the contents prior to use. Another squeeze then dispenses the product. The plastic package is manufactured in a variety of sizes and in styles ranging from dropper tips and swabs to custom dispensers. Printing and secondary packaging services, including date- and lot-code stamping, are also available. James Alexander Corp., Blairstown, NJ.
Powder Sampler
A patented sampling system enlists a lift-to-reveal technology for the hygienic sampling of cosmetic powders. The PowdaTouch system enables the user to determine the true shade, texture, application, and finish of eye shadow, powder blush, face powder, highlighting powder, and powder bronzer. It is designed to deliver up to four different powder renditions on a single carrier, making it suitable for the trial of a complete color presentation or a single-item shade range. PowdaTouch is also designed for U.S. Postal Service approval for subscription magazine periodical rates. Arcade Sampling Technologies, New York, NY.
Color Sampler
A color-cosmetic sample package showcases the true color of lipstick samples while serving as a product advertisement at the same time. Created using thermoform technology, the Swak-Paq layout allows for extensive design options and can be presented as a direct-mail sampler or a magazine insert. Flexpaq, South Plainfield, NJ.
Unit-Dose Liquids
A companyÕs unit-dose sampling solutions for liquids range from three-dimensional form-fill-seal applications to foil pouches, glass vials, and ampules. Additionally, the firmÕs plastic unit-dose bottles are suitable for creams, lotions, shampoos, and tanning accelerators. Fillab Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada.
Flexible Solutions
Quality flexible packaging is transformed into sample packets and sachets, mailers, magazine inserts, unit-dose packets, hang-tag packets, coupons, and peelable lidding. Products include foil and nonfoil laminates, coextruded structures, peelable and frangible structures, and thermoformable laminates. Glenroy Inc., Menomonee Falls, WI.
Contract Filling and Packaging
Liquid, cream, and paste products are contract-filled into single-use tubes available in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from 0.5 to 60 cm3. Tube films include multilayer polyethylene structures, Saran, and laminated foil. Unette Corp., Wharton, NJ.