Bespoke moulded sustainable plastic packaging solutions

The manufacture of packaging from polymers (plastic) is the easiest and best-value way for brands to see their creations turn from creative vision into reality. Incredibly lightweight, it is easy for skilled plastic packaging manufacturers like us —MOULDED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS— to shape plastic into various forms through the use of heat or pressure.

The versatility of polymers allows us to produce anything from simple round shaped containers to intricate custom designed packs.

"If you are unable to find what you’re looking for or need something specific, we can help with a bespoke moulded packaging solution. We have a highly skilled design and mould manufacturing team and benefit from mould quality and manufacturing lead times that are among the best in our field."

A major benefit of a bespoke moulded solution is the sheer variety of products possible with polymer manufacturing. We can shape plastic into any form that you require and we will guide you through the development process from the initial concept through to completion of your pack so that you have a unique packaging solution that is specific to your company's needs. 

• Read our step-by-step guide to developing a new PET container to learn more.

"The added benefit for you as our customer is that our company is BRCGS certified with an AA grade, so whether you're looking to create a brand new confectionary jar or a line of personal care creams, you can be assured of our consistently excellent quality."

The Sustainability of Plastic

In an era where sustainability is key, polymers are more appealing for plastic manufacturing. They’re recyclable and help reduce waste significantly compared to traditional materials such as glass or metal that often end up in landfills unprocessed.

The ability to recycle leftover polymer material further adds to cost-effectiveness. Unused scraps from one run can be melted down and reused in the next batch of products, so that there is little to no waste.

There are increasingly more advanced innovative and processing techniques available for the recycling of polymers and thanks to legal requirements around the world for packaging to be sustainable, plastic packaging is complying.

Plastic packaging is also less energy exhaustive in its manufacture than other materials, and carbon emissions can be significantly less during transportation due to the light weight.

Economical Benefits of Plastic

Polymer products tend to be cheaper than their non-plastic counterparts because as before mentioned, they require less energy during manufacture which directly translates into lower costs for businesses.

Plus, the lighter weight during any transit means that your custom plastic packaging will see lower transportation costs.

When you’re looking to cut costs and still deliver high-quality products, polymer manufacturing is the way to go as your customers will benefit.

At MOULDED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS, we have worked closely with a wide variety of customers in all market sectors to create packaging solutions specific to their needs - whether they require a bespoke shape or a unique sustainable solution. Read our step-by-step guide to developing a new PET container to learn more.

This is a revised version of an article originally published by MOULDED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS in 2023.