Outsourcing chemical packaging can unlock huge advantages—cost savings, streamlined logistics, faster time to market—but only when executed correctly. For businesses navigating this path, it’s easy to stumble into common pitfalls that can sabotage timelines, budgets, and even product safety. At Custom Pak Illinois (CPI), we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t across countless successful partnerships.
Below are five costly mistakes to avoid when selecting a contract packager, along with insights into how CPI’s turnkey packaging programs provide a safer, more reliable alternative.
1. Choosing Based on Price Alone
Many companies fall into the trap of selecting contract packaging services companies solely based on cost. While competitive pricing is important, it shouldn’t come at the expense of quality or compliance. Especially in the chemical industry, regulatory mishandling can lead to major consequences. CPI ensures that every contract packaging service meets strict industry regulations, blending cost-efficiency with safety and performance.
2. Ignoring Regulatory and Safety Compliance
Not all co packing companies are equipped to handle chemicals. Failure to vet a packager’s compliance with local, federal, and environmental guidelines can create liabilities. CPI is a trusted name among top contract packaging services companies, backed by robust systems to manage chemical formulation, labeling, and transportation—all in compliance with current regulations.
3. Underestimating the Complexity of Your Product
Whether you need tube filling services for adhesives or bottle filling services for flammable liquids, not every provider can accommodate different viscosities or packaging requirements. CPI offers full-spectrum capabilities including contract tube filling services, bottle filling services, and even contract pouch filling and contract sachet filling—all handled by experts using specialized, adaptable equipment.
4. Choosing a Provider with Limited Services
Companies often regret working with co packing solutions providers that offer only partial support. A fragmented process means delays, miscommunication, and inconsistent quality. CPI eliminates this issue with turnkey private label services that include formulation, contract filling services, labeling, printing, and even distribution. Everything is managed under one roof, simplifying execution and improving accountability.
5. Overlooking Scalability and Flexibility
Your product line may expand, or market demand may fluctuate. Working with rigid contract packing companies can limit your growth. CPI’s infrastructure is designed for flexibility—capable of scaling production and pivoting quickly between pouch filling contract packaging and other formats like pipettes or sachets. It’s this adaptability that positions CPI among the most dependable packaging services companies in the industry.
Partner with a Packaging Provider Who Understands Your Industry
When it comes to outsourcing, selecting the right contract packaging company makes all the difference. Custom Pak Illinois brings over 40 years of experience, cutting-edge equipment, and an unmatched ability to deliver quality packaging solutions across diverse formats. From turnkey packaging to specialized co packing services, we handle your product with the precision it deserves.
Ready to avoid the pitfalls of outsourcing? Let CPI deliver the packaging expertise your product demands. Contact us today to discuss how our end-to-end solutions can support your goals with compliance, efficiency, and consistency.
