As a business owner, you’re passionate about your product – and great products need great packaging. When it comes to choosing a contract filling company to help package your product, there are a whole host of things to consider. Nobody wants to be let down by their filling service, so it’s important to make this decision wisely. A bad choice of filling company could seriously impact the final delivery of your product and influence the way consumers perceive your brand.
In this blog from Fillcon, we outline some key things to look for when choosing the right filling company for you.
Range of Services Provided
The first thing to consider when selecting a filling company is whether a supplier’s services match the needs of your business. Each contract filling company will have their own range of packaging products and specialise in different filling varieties. If your product is packaged in tubes, there is no use investigating the services of a business that only supplies box packaging! Here at Fillcon, for instance, we offer a wide range of packaging solutions for cosmetics such as:
In addition to the specific variety of packaging, it is important to factor in other features such as size, recyclability and customisability. If your product requires a packaging solution that can accommodate large volumes, it is important that you select a filling contractor that has experience filling products within the required range. It may also be worthwhile investigating size options in light of any future product variations or launches.
You may also wish to consider whether or not a filling company has options for you to customise their product and to what extent. Finding a contract filling service whose product is compatible with your branding and packaging design is important. You needn’t compromise on the look of your product at the hand of an un-customisable packaging solution, especially when so many customisable options are available.
It can also be valuable to confirm whether or not a filling service has recyclable options, especially if your business is moving towards sustainable practice.
At Fillcon, we offer customisable packaging in a variety of sizes. Take a look at our wide range of services to find out how we can help with all your manufacturing and filling needs.
Are Specific Features Available?
Another important thing to consider when assessing your packaging options is whether your business has any specific packaging needs. For example, do you require spouted pouches? Spouted pouches are an increasingly popular form of packaging that allows a product to be sealed and resealed with ease. They offer convenient, on-the-go packaging solutions for liquid products.
Across the packaging market, specific services – like spouted packaging – are not always guaranteed, therefore it is important to check with your packaging service.
See more: Everything You Need to Know About Spouted Pouches
Location
Another factor to think about is the location of your contract filling company. Using a business based within a reasonable proximity of your premises reduces the challenges faced when transporting products for packaging – which also reduces the carbon footprint of your business.
Location is a particularly vital element of the decision process if your business deals with perishable goods such as food, drink or certain cosmetic products. Limiting the time spent transporting a product following production allows for maximum freshness.
Finding a filling company within a convenient distance can also allow a business to form a more personal relationship with their packaging provider. Business owners will have greater access to the packaging process and may even be able to visit to share/approve packaging ideas.
Price
Naturally, every business wants to minimise their outgoings while also maintaining product quality. Across the packaging industry, both service prices and budgets vary, so it’s important to have a good look around before settling on your provider. For businesses who have larger scale packaging needs, it is likely that larger volumes of product may give them access to discounted rates.
Reviews
As with any service, a good way of assessing a business’ credibility and quality of service is by reading reviews. Hearing about other customer experiences enables you to identify any strengths or weaknesses that may impact a provider’s ability to meet the needs of your business. Reviews might also offer insight into the types of businesses/clients a filling service has worked for in the past and whether they have experience in packaging products similar to your own.
The external source of reviews gives a prospective customer an unbiased view of a business’ products and services. Any material that comes straight from a business will be tailored to produce sales and win client trust. Hearing the thoughts of real customers gives prospective clients a more authentic sense of a supplier and their quality.
Premium Filling and Packaging Solutions with Fillcon
Here at Fillcon, we specialise in providing quality filling and packaging solutions across a wide range of sectors. Our services can be tailored to meet your exact specifications and produced in the quantities required by your business.
Our expert team are also on hand to advise your business with their filling and packaging needs. With years of industry experience, we are confident that we will find the right solutions for your business and its products.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements, find out more about our service offering, or to request a quote.
