Quality And Compatibility

Material Properties Chart - understand your packaging

Ever wondered 'what can this material withstand?'  Richmond are...

What Will the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax Mean for You?

Will I have to pay the UK's plastic packaging tax when it is introduced on 1st April 2022? The answer is, only if...

(At Least) 3 Benefits of Glass for a Premium Skincare Pack

Here we look at why glass is often chosen in skincare packaging as a premium, safe and environmentally....

What are the benefits of glass packaging?

With today's emphasis on alternatives to plastic packaging, many ask the question...Why glass?

Do you know the different seal types?

When it comes to necks and seals and threads and compatibility do you have enough...

Container vs Closure: Managing the Gap

It is a common request when specifying primary packaging to have the cap as close as...

Packaging Industry Commentary - The Recyclability of Aluminium

There are many arguments around the features and environmental benefits of different materials...

Why does Scuffing Sometimes Occur on Polypropylene (PP) Closures?

Closures are the finishing touch to your packaging for your product. However, sometimes scuffing happens on caps, which can be so impractical and blemish the look of your premium beauty product. Find out why this happens and...

Leaking Primary Packaging - Causes, Solutions, and Prevention

To begin with, we're going to give you one bold statement from the experts: a correctly designed and specified pack should never...

Technical Commentary - What is Blooming or Weathering on Glass Containers?

A glass container may sometimes be affected by a phenomenon is known as "weathering" or "blooming” which occurs due to the presence of water on...

How to Match a Bottle or Jar with a Closure: Neck and Closure Threads and Dimensions Explained

To get a compatible pack, for example a bottle and pump, or a jar and lid, you need to have...

Glass Packaging Defects and How to Identify Them

Defects in the construction of your glass bottles and jars are relatively rarely seen these days, with the huge improvements in quality control. However, when...