Colbert Packaging: Blister packaging

Colbert Packaging Corp. (Lake Forest, IL) introduces Blisterguard™ packaging that utilizes a specialty board for tear resistance resulting in a built in security package that is lower in cost to traditional RF sealed clamshells, company says.

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Ideal for heavy products that hang or are stacked either at point of purchase counters or normal aisle shelving, packaging provides uniformity to comply with retailer’s packaging requirements.

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