All polymers used for packaging requiring food contact are FDA approved. If you are exporting and require the polymer to meet other food grade certification, then we can provide this on request.

Pack Tech has a range of stock products, many of which are ex stock.

Many of our stock products can be customised to suit your needs, whether this is changing the colour or adding decoration (In Mould Label). If the off the shelf solution does not meet your requirements, then we can develop a bespoke solution to meet your needs.

Yes, we offer a range of standard colours, but we can offer a customised colour that matches a specific PMS colour.

From receiving the approved artwork of the label to moulded product the typical timeframe is 6-8 weeks.

We offer a range of standard dielines/shapes. These dielines are available in clear and white (smooth and textured) substrates.

We have a variety of polymers and grades available to meet the desired performance requirements of the packaging.

We offer PE foam wads, pressure seals, induction seals and vented liners however if you require a special seal solution, we can source the appropriate liner to meet your requirements.

If stored correctly, e.g. no direct sunlight, stable temperature, clean and dry location then we guarantee performance for 12 months, although it is likely the shelf life would be considerably longer. Please note if the storage conditions are not managed correctly then the shelf life could be well less than 12 months.

For non-stock items and customised products, we have minimum order quantities. For stock Items, depending on the product they are sold by either the pack or by the full pallet.

We use a manufacturing execution system called Aspect for the management of production and quality monitoring and control of all products manufactured.

We consider sustainability when it comes to the design and manufacture of all our packaging.

We are New Zealand owned with a purpose-built factory based in Christchurch. We have partners for specialty accessories both in New Zealand and Overseas, but the majority of our packaging is made in house.

Reduction in the use of fossil raw material stocks, positive contribution to CO2 reduction, and a substantial increased circularity (post-life and pre-life).

Sugar is extracted from sugar cane through pressing. The first, richest pressing of the sugar cane is used for consumption purposes. The less rich follow-up pressing is then used for, among other things, the production of biobased plastic. The extracted sugar is converted to Ethanol (alcohol), from which Bio polyethylene is then made.

These packages are fully recyclable. The post-life circularity in Europe is only 42.4%. By using bio plastic, however, pre-life circularity of more than 50% is added, which greatly increases the total circularity of the packaging.

No degradable material because the waste collection logistics for this is missing.

Functional performance corresponds to conventional packaging such as denesting, impact resistance, dimensions, fittings (container/lid), liquid tightness, top load, hot fill. In addition, the impact resistance at low temperatures of the biobased material has been found to be better than that of the conventional material.

We manufacture our packaging from polypropylene, polyethylene both of which are recyclable via many waste streams in New Zealand. In many cases we can offer sugar-based HDPE or use of recycled polymers or recycled content if the performance requirements can be met.

All the packaging we manufacture is made from recyclable plastics and can be recycled in New Zealand.

In Mould Labelling (IML) is a production technique that places the printed label in the mould and is fused with the polypropylene of the packaging, giving high resolution artwork and a durable product. IML are ideal for food packaging, giving a bright, clear image that is fully bonded and does not detach, delaminate, or degrade. The durability and scratch-resistance of the final product means it is a most hygienic and content secure option, as it is not subject to fissures or creases that can harbour bacteria.

The typical lead-time for packaging on hand is 1-2 days for order processing plus shipping. For make-to-order products allow 4-5 weeks plus shipping.

Shipping times will vary based on your address but typically South Island shipping is 1-2 days and North Island shipping is 3-4 days. Allow 1-2 days extra for rural or remote locations.

Our factory operates a product safety programme that is based on HACCP protocols. The programme is externally audited, and evidence of our certification can be provided on request.