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Fluorination: Why It’s Important In Packaging

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The process of manufacturing chemicals is never easy. You need to be extremely careful while handling them. Furthermore, storing them in itself can be a major problem. Strong chemicals can permeate the container and cause irreversible damage to the product. So how should you deal with issues like these? Fluorination  might be the answer.  Fluorination Fluorination refers to the process in which the internal as well as the external parts of the container are treated with Fluorine. Manufacturers will tell you that a major problem with bottles is that they often sink or collapse during the manufacturing process. This problem is referred to as paneling and it usually occurs because of changes in the air pressure within the container. However, fluorination helps prevent this from happening. The gas minimizes the distortion of the container. It does so by creating a barrier, which prevents the container’s shape and size from changing. Manufacturers have the choice of d

How To Build Your Brand Using Medical Marijuana Packaging

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It was back in 2016, when the Ohio House of Representatives  passed House Bill 523, which allowed marijuana to be used for medical purposes. A lot has changed since then. As of 2018, marijuana is now legal in 30 states and its sales, too, have grown exponentially. For packaging companies this is an extremely lucrative market. With the right strategy you can create and build your brand around medical marijuana packaging. Find out how: Define Your Core Values As a business owner, it’s extremely important that you have a proper idea regarding what your core values are. In simple terms, these refer to your mission statement, target market, and competitive edge. So how is that relevant to medical marijuana packaging? See the packaging industry in itself is divided into multiple categories, which include all sorts of items—perishable and imperishable. Before you decide to enter the medical marijuana packaging industry, you should know who your customers are. This is imp

How To Meet The Packaging Demand of Senior Demographics?

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World demographic is changing. Countries like China is dealing with an aging population, where majority of the population is reaching 60s.   Better medical facilities, healthcare services and medicinal drugs have improved life expectancy of people around the world. In the U.S. alone, 46 million Americans are above the age of 65  and this figure will double by 2020. To stay relevant and popular, your product should incorporate certain changes in design and packaging to remain senior citizen-friendly. Packaging Consideration for The Aging Population Catering to a demographic is a huge challenge. Remain responsive. Be proactive to the market’s demand and follow best packaging practice to offer senior-friendly packaging. Here are some useful tips:  Pack cost-consciously As a result of inflation and changing economic trends, social security is losing its buying power. Reduce packaging waste to offer cost-effective packaging solutions to price-sensitive consumers. Older popu