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FASTER, BETTER EQUIPMENT. IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY. FLEXIBLE FINANCING. CASE STUDY Faced with growing demand for twin packs of its liquid products, PL Developments (PLD) was challenged to meet this demand with its existing machinery, which was too slow and inconsistent. PLD turned to PakTech, which provided a seamless, flexible solution consisting of new, high-speed equipment and recycled handles. Partnering with PakTech enabled PLD to satisfy its customers and meet growing demand with minimal capital for the equipment. PL DEVELOPMENTS—AN INNOVATIVE PRIVATE LABEL POWERHOUSE Founded in 1988, PL Developments has grown through innovation and acquisitions into a leading manufacturer of private label OTC products. At a dozen locations across the United States—including facilities for R&D, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution— PLD’s more than 1,600 employees produce private label products for some of the largest retailers in the country. PLD produces hundreds of skus of private label products in categories including allergy, analgesics, cough and cold, digestive products, feminine care, first aid, and personal care. Among PLD’s top priorities are consistently delivering quality products that meet customers’ standards, while fulfilling the demand for each customer and always delivering the right products in the right quantities at the right time. A COMPLEX MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT REQUIRES PRECISION manufacturing process is not easy. “It’s a challenge because we have a lot of moving parts,” said Patrick Smith, Senior Engineering Manager at PLD’s Piedmont, South Carolina facility. Smith explained that PLD compounds and manufactures all of its products at the South Carolina facility. With high volumes and strong growth, coordinating everything with the company’s suppliers—which provide raw materials, bottles, labels, cases, and more—has to be in sync. It is also essential that all manufacturing equipment and every aspect of every line works properly. If even one aspect of PLD’s manufacturing operation is out of line, production will come to a stop, costing the company time and money. “It’s definitely a challenge for us. It’s got to be a well-oiled machine. Everything has got to function right for us to hit the volumes agreed upon.” — Patrick Smith, PL Developments

Bridge Road Brewers has long been a valued customer of PakTech, recognised for its innovative, recyclable multipack packaging solutions - alongside its award-winning beers. The brewery has recently taken a significant step in adopting PakTech’s natural (non-pigmented) handles across its new non-alcoholic beer range, now stocked in major supermarkets including Coles and Woolworths.

Menasha Packaging is the industry’s largest independent retail-focused packaging and merchandising supply chain solutions provider in North America. Founded in Neenah, WI in 1849, Menasha Packaging operates facilities throughout North America and manufacturers and fulfills corrugated graphic packaging, folding carton graphic packaging, and display merchandising solutions for over 2,500 global brands.

Since opening its original gastrobrewpub™ in 2007, DESTIHL® has been one of the country's most innovative, successful, and acclaimed breweries. DESTIHL has launched creative new products, won numerous awards, and grown far faster than industry trends.

PakTech has announced its launch in Australia. At PakTech, we have always been driven by a vision of sustainability and innovation.

At PakTech, we design each and every one of our applicators to meet the needs of the businesses that benefit from them. From our largest and most complex machines to our smallest and most convenient, every detail is set in place with our clients in mind. That’s why we’re so proud to introduce the latest in our line of top-quality machines, the CCA MicroPak.

Since its very beginnings, PakTech has constantly evolved and innovated to meet our clients’ everchanging needs. Our origins are humble, having started out in 1983 as a small job shop that designed and produced moulds at request. Now, PakTech handles are found across the globe and are helping more and more businesses to make the most sustainable choice for secondary packaging. Here, we will hear from Tom Lucas from West Berkshire Brewery, on why they choose our PakTech packaging solutions to handle their products.

PakTech is proud to announce our new partnership with GreatAmerica Financial Services to offer financing options on the sale of all PakTech Applicators.

Maybe we’re biased, but we think there are a LOT of great reasons to package with PakTech handles. Whether it’s to help your company achieve its sustainability goals, sell more product in bulk, or take advantage of the cool colors that show off your stylish containers, there are many reasons why PakTech handles are the right choice for many brands. But at the end of the day, there’s one question everybody has to ask:

For most businesses, PakTech handles mean more than a new way to package multi-packs of juice, beer, cider, soda, and other consumer products. It means operational changes. It means PakTech Applicators, machines specially designed to integrate with existing bottling or canning lines and apply PakTech handles smoothly and efficiently.