Packaging
Grafikom introduces BlisterGuardTM- An innovative packaging solution for packaged goods marketers
Monday 10. March 2008 - Grafikom proudly introduces BlisterGuardTM, an innovative packaging alternative that provides security and pilfer-resistance desired by manufacturers and retailers with a reduced environmental footprint and at a lower price point than traditional clear plastic clamshells.
Grafikom is the exclusive Canadian manufacturer of BlisterGuardTM Packaging. BlisterGuardTM was created by Colbert Packaging in Illinois, USA. The product has received the 2005 Paperboard Packaging Council Innovation Award and the 2007 Governor of Illinois Sustainable Technology Award.
Grafikom has made a significant investment in bringing this innovative technology to the Canadian market in order to provide expanded options for its customers. Packaging from BlisterGuardTM can be up to 44% lighter than a similar plastic clamshell and, depending on the design, can use 75% less plastic. BlisterGuardTM is printed with vegetable-based inks and is made of paperboard, a renewable resource. In contrast, traditional plastic clamshells are petroleum-based, a non-renewable resource. The paper fibre used in BlisterGuardTM is certified as being managed under Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards.
Depending on the design, BlisterGuardTM packaging can cost up to 35% less than the total cost of traditional plastic packaging methods, including clamshells and paper insert cards used to display the packaging graphics. Additionally, retail display performance is enhanced due the reduction in glare usually found with clamshells.
“Product innovation is a fundamental commitment of Grafikom”, says company President and CEO Gord Griffiths. We continually seek alternatives in all of our markets – packaging, specialty and document production – to find ways to improve our customers products, enhance efficiencies and reduce costs.”
“Grafikom is a unique printing company for packaged goods marketers”, says Rael Fisher, Grafikom Senior Vice President, Sales. Unlike most conventional packaging companies that only print the packaging itself, we offer our customers a wide array of printed products complemented with an extensive list of print related services. With these capabilities, Grafikom is a single source resource, taking care of our customers complete packaging needs along with their related sales and marketing requirements used to promote their packaged products. As a result, we can provide brand, image, content and colour integrity throughout an entire marketing campaign, while also simplifying the associated supply chain. BlisterGuardTM is an exciting addition to our product array, and further enhances our ability to support our clients marketing objectives.”
Canadian manufacturing of BlisterGuardTM is now available exclusively at Grafikom.