Nestle USA Beverage division approached Silgan Specialty Packaging with the challenge of improving the quality and sustainability of Nestle Quik retail packages while maximizing line up‑time at their plant. Silgan Specialty Packaging, known for innovative solutions, provided a better container and lid fit, and fill line downtime was substantially reduced by eliminating problematic labeling equipment.…
An iconic brand demands iconic packaging. Gerber Products Company is undoubtedly the iconic brand in baby food. Their rice cereal had been in a fiberboard package since its initial release to the market in 1939. When more than a facelift was needed to upgrade the package, Gerber chose Silgan Specialty Packaging as their development partner.…
Safe Paw Ice Melter – The chemicals in these products require packaging that makes the product easy to use and safe to store. The plastic materials used are guaranteed to withstand the strength of the chemicals that are found within the product.
When McNeil Nutritionals, LLC was looking to launch a market-changing no-calorie sweetener in an attention-grabbing package, they turned to Silgan Specialty Packaging for the closure. After several design and color scheme revisions, McNeil chose a custom translucent orange Silgan Specialty Packaging 70mm diameter dual door closure. For branding, McNeil added the Nectresse logo to the…
When Nestle approached Silgan Specialty Packaging to develop a custom, cost‑efficient closure for the new club store powdered product containers, we welcomed the challenge. The solution was just what Nestle was looking for; a low‑profile, lightweight, 130mm diameter closure. This closure, the first of its size in the packaging industry, offers a multiple start thread…
Silgan Specialty Packaging was met with a request to “harmonize” Mayo and Miracle Whip jar closures; The 15-ounce and 30-ounce products needed a closure update. Silgan Specialty Packaging responded with a lighter-weight, short skirt 70mm closure. This closure replaced the heavier 70mm closure used on their 15-ounce products, as well as an 83mm closure that…
What do you do when your inexpensive, custom vacuum formed over‑cap causes you problems in processing? You look for opportunities to improve the product without adding to your costs. Production of Purina’s new Beneful premium soft dog food was just taking off when over‑cap problems set in. The vacuum-formed cap was dimensionally inconsistent and caused…
Silgan Specialty Packaging teamed with Continental Packaging Solutions to provide General Mills with a “fast‑to‑market” Cheerios snack package for toddlers. The goal was to develop a user-friendly dispensing container for families on the go, while minimizing General Mills’ investment in time and materials. The solution was simple, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to use. Silgan Specialty…