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Products for a new generation of household

Sherri Dauskurdas — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:57:58 +0000

Gen Z buyers, those born after the mid-1990s, are proving increasingly conscious of the products they use and their impact on the environment and personal well-being, and employ specific preferences and priorities that guide their choices.

1. Sustainability: Gen Z is highly concerned about the environment and looks for cleaning products that are eco-friendly and sustainable. These consumers seek products that use biodegradable ingredients, have minimal packaging, and are produced with a reduced carbon footprint. Cleaning products that are certified by recognized eco-labels or have transparent sustainability practices are particularly appealing to Gen Z consumers.

2. Safety: Gen Z values products that are safe for both their health and the environment. They are likely to choose cleaning products that are free from harsh chemicals, toxins, and irritants. Ingredients like ammonia, bleach, and artificial fragrances are often avoided, as they can have negative impacts on indoor air quality and overall well-being.

3. Transparency: Gen Z buyers are more informed than ever, thanks to the Internet and easy access to information. They appreciate brands that are transparent about their ingredients, manufacturing processes, and sourcing practices. Clear and straightforward labeling is crucial, as Gen Z consumers want to know exactly what they’re bringing into their homes.

4. Versatility: Convenience is key for Gen Z. They prefer cleaning products that serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for a clutter of specialized products. Versatile products that can be used for various cleaning tasks, such as all-purpose cleaners or multipurpose wipes, often are favored.

5. Efficiency: Gen Z is known for their minimalist lifestyle approach. They appreciate cleaning products that take up minimal space, whether in storage or when traveling. Compact packaging and concentrated formulas are likely to appeal to this generation.

6. Ethics: Gen Z consumers are attuned to ethical considerations. They often seek out cleaning products that are produced through ethical manufacturing processes. Brands that align with their values of compassion and responsibility tend to resonate well.

7. Aesthetics: Visual appeal matters to Gen Z. Brands that invest in modern, aesthetically pleasing packaging designs are more likely to catch their eye. Clean, minimalist designs that convey a sense of quality and sophistication can be especially attractive.

From innovative product development and package design, to award-winning achievements in sustainability, diversity and ethical business practices, PLZ’s teams of R&D, manufacturing and category specialists are ready to help you capture the attention and loyalty of Gen Z consumers.

Let’s talk about getting your product to market! Contact us at www.plzcorp.com/contact-us

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STEERING TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY: Choose an automotive fluid manufacturer with environmental expertise

Sherri Dauskurdas — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:25:23 +0000

From racing to fleet, functional fluids play a vital role in keeping automotive vehicles running at their best. And in today’s sustainability-focused environment, functional fluid manufacturing is subject to a variety of evolving environmental considerations. That is why it is important to carefully consider the environmental expertise of your contract filling partner in these key areas of compliance and consumer priority:

Biodegradability: Biodegradable fluids break down naturally over time, reducing their environmental impact and minimizing harm to ecosystems in case of accidental spills or leaks.

Renewable and Bio-Based Ingredients: These ingredients are derived from renewable resources like plants and have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based components.

Lowered Emissions: This is particularly relevant in the case of engine oils and transmission fluids, where low-viscosity and synthetic formulations can improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Reduced Toxicity: This includes limiting the presence of heavy metals, harmful additives, and other pollutants to ensure safer handling and disposal.

Recycling, Reuse and Reduction: Companies are exploring ways to recycle and reuse functional fluids and employ efforts to reduce waste and wastewater generation and resource consumption.

Compliance with Environmental Regulations: Keeping up-to-date with emission limits, waste management practices, and other relevant regulations is crucial for functional fluid manufacturers. ensuring that their products meet environmental requirements.

Eco-labeling and Certifications: Some manufacturers seek eco-labeling and certifications from reputable organizations to demonstrate the environmental credentials of their functional fluids.

At PLZ Corp, we provide the high-quality and compliant functional fluid solutions customers demand. Formulations are designed in-house by a national network of automotive research and development specialists and professional technicians. And a robust team of regulatory experts are at-the-ready to keep your products on track with the complex and evolving regulations in markets across North America.

Let’s talk about getting your products in the hands of more customers, with the help of PLZ.

Visit us at www.plzcorp.com/contact-us

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BUILDING RESILIENCE: Boost your Supply Chain Strategy with a Contract Filling Partner

Sherri Dauskurdas — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:47:01 +0000

In an age marked by global connectivity and interdependence, the advantage of a robust supply chain has never been more evident. A resilient and successful business model adapts to unforeseen challenges, minimizes disruptions, and recovers swiftly in the face of adversity while maintaining customer satisfaction, preserving market share, and even seizing opportunities arising from a disruption. In this scenario, a partnership with a contract filler emerges as a vital component of a comprehensive strategy to elevate this supply chain resilience. Here’s how:

Flexibility and Scalability: Partnering with a responsive contract filler offers companies the flexibility to scale production in response to demand fluctuations, swiftly adjusting to changes in production volume, and sidestepping costly delays and inefficiencies.

Risk Mitigation: Geographic as well as supplier diversification is a prevalent strategy for minimizing the risk associated with localized disruptions. Contract filling partners with the scope to meet your needs can contribute to this diversification by providing alternative production facilities. Building this redundancy is a known strategy to mitigate costly out of stocks.

Specialized Expertise: Contract fillers who specialize in specific industries or technologies, such as aerosols and liquids, offer a depth of expertise that may surpass that of in-house facilities. This specialization empowers companies to harness the latest advancements without the burden of extensive capital investment. During disruptions, companies can leverage the expertise of their contract filling partners to navigate challenges and maintain production efficiency.

Cost Efficiency: Partnering with a leading contract filler can lead to cost savings, especially for companies lacking the resources to invest in their own manufacturing facilities. Outsourcing production to specialized contract fillers allows companies to concentrate on core competencies while benefiting from the economies of scale achieved by their filling partners.

Accelerated Time-to-Market: In a rapidly changing business environment, speed often translates to a competitive advantage. Contract filling enables companies to expedite product launches by leveraging the established capabilities of their partners. This agility proves critical during disruptions when time is of the essence.

PLZ Corp recognizes the pivotal role it plays in your business’s success. By integrating PLZ Corp’s contract filling services into your business strategy, your company can beat disruption with confidence, emerging stronger and more competitive in the face of adversity, readied for long-term success.

Let‘s talk about getting your product to market! Visit us at http://www.plzcorp.com/contact-us

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Meeting The Demand For A Growing List Of Aromatherapy Products

Edgar Corona — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:34:37 +0000

The aromatherapy market is booming, with forecasts for continued growth. As a result of this popularity, aromatherapy is expanding beyond the wellness industry – making its way into a variety of new aerosol and liquid products in the spa, bath, household and personal care markets.

Companies add botanicals such as lavender, eucalyptus and grapefruit into everything – from fabric sprays including pillow mists, linen sprays and surface sprays, to room sprays, super-absorbent polymer (SAP) beads, hand sanitizers, as well as fragrance and essential oils for use with fragrance dispersion products.

AEROSOL AND LIQUID AROMATHERAPY FORMULATIONS

At Precise Packaging, we utilize our deep history developing aerosol and liquid solutions, combined with our formulation, filling and packaging expertise, to develop and manufacture new and existing aromatherapy products, including unique and custom formulations. We tailor our approach to meet the needs and requirements for each project. We work with customers to develop filling processes, provide packaging recommendations, deliver product and packaging samples, and beyond.

Our product innovations include the development of globally compliant formulas that can be used and marketed in the U.S. and overseas in custom and standard sizes. We fill sizes based upon product or application requirements – from the popular trial- and travel-sized products to full-size products, with liquid fill sizes from 5 ml to 250 ml, aerosol fill sizes from 0.25 oz. to 8 oz., and valve sizes from 13 mm to 1 inch.

Home fragrance products have become one of our most popular aromatherapy formats. Consumers are looking for products that deliver the dual benefits of not only freshening up a room, but also aromatherapy results to help them feel good and de-stress.

AROMATHERAPY CONTRACT MANUFACTURING

When developing aromatherapy products such as these, we consider many variables and guide customers throughout the research and development process. We advise on factors such as the level and type of ingredients in the formulation, packaging and delivery aspects of the finished products, and how to achieve benefits such as relaxation or energy enhancement utilizing essential oils.

For customers looking to create several different fragrance options that can be used across a range of product categories, we work hand-in-hand on overall product design. Our formulation experts ensure that the products emit the same scent across all categories – from fabric sprays to home fragrance oils – and that the product packaging is compatible with the formulation.

We recommend the right type and level of additives required to deliver high quality products and avoid product challenges such as haziness for a product that requires clarity – saving customers’ valuable development time and cost.

To meet the trend toward minimalist formulas that are natural and free from synthetic or animal-derived ingredients, we can also guide customers on the level and type of natural ingredients for creating the proper balance and ensuring uniformity from batch to batch. To achieve broad-spectrum antimicrobial results for products, we consider factors such as the ratio of the ingredients and pH of the system when developing the product’s formula.

AROMATHERAPY FUTURE IS BRIGHT

With forecasts for continued growth and expansion, the aromatherapy market is here to stay. Our experts work closely with world’s top brand names to bring high-quality aromatherapy formulations and product designs to market quickly and efficiently. Whether your company is launching a new aromatherapy product and needs an expert source to help right from the formulation stage, or a strategic partner to manage the entire filling process, we offer over 25 years of specialized contract manufacturing experience in aerosol and liquid products to meet the increasing demand for a growing list of aromatherapy products.

For additional information on product capabilities, visit our capabilities webpage.

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Personal Care & Household Fragrances Warm Up The Holiday Season

Edgar Corona — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:42:05 +0000

The sense of smell is a powerful thing. Certain smells can trigger memories, emotions, and desires, both good and bad. During the holiday season, perfumed and fragranced products become especially popular, perhaps because the holidays are such a nostalgic time of year. The scents of open wood fires, fresh baked cookies, caramel apples and baking spices recall warm memories of childhood and family.

This holiday, consumers can expect to see warm, soft gourmand fragrances sell steadily. There is something inherently attractive about a warm, familiar smell during colder months. Honey is a particularly popular influencer, but fragrances boasting scents of chocolate, maple, cinnamon, and vanilla will be on trend this season.

Of course, perfumes and colognes are as unique as their wearers – gourmands are not for everyone. For those who prefer fresher scents, there will be fragrances that pair berries with floral and fruity notes this winter. These fresh and festive scents pair well with citrus and rose essences.

Earthy scents continue to be crowd-pleasers this winter. Every few years, amber makes a comeback as a popular ingredient. Amber shares many qualities with honey, but its scent is softened by earthy musk influences. Notes of teakwood, currant leaf, winter balsam, and tobacco cedar will also show up in earthier, more complex fragrances this holiday.

Women and men are sharing scents this season. Unisex fragrances that appeal to both genders are taking the market by storm, and brands are capitalizing on this. Who doesn’t like a vanilla cookie, spiced apple cider, or ginger snap? The holiday experience is universal, and this year, everyone’s invited.

At PLZ, we have an expanded array of services for formulating and packaging household and personal care fragrances, from room sprays to fragrance beads and plug-in refills, and from perfumes to oils, lotions, and aerosols. We can take a great idea and guide it through formulation, design, compounding, filling, packaging, and delivery. All of our product packaging solutions are available in full, trial and travel sizes.

Our product development and packaging specialists design optimal formulations, delivery systems and packaging that bring new ideas to life. Contact us today to learn more.

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