PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER SINCE 1906
MEETING PACKAGING INDUSTRY NEEDS
FOR OVER A CENTURY.
EmpireEMCO offers both traditional and non-traditional packaging, as well as custom-designed product offerings to help with speed to market while maintaining brand integrity. For plastic and glass containers, tubes, closures and innovative non-traditional offerings, EmpireEMCO is your passionate packaging partner.
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Our people and services are ready with answers and solutions whenever you need them.
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Leading ideas, technology, manufacturing and materials. They’re all here.
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From packaging design to engineering to global sourcing to warehousing, and everything in between, EmpireEMCO is your partner for the most innovative, efficient and profitable packaging solutions.

Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic
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What it is: PCR is plastic that’s been used, collected, recycled, and reprocessed into new packaging—diverting waste from landfills. -
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Consumer appeal: Recyclable and made from recycled content. A visible commitment to circular economy values. Compostable, plant-based alternative to traditional plastic. -
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Supply chain readiness: High. PCR is widely available across many resin types (HDPE, PET, PP), with minimal impact on your supply chain. -
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Market segments: Personal care, household cleaners, food & beverage, pet care.

Bioplastics
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What it is: Plastics made from renewable biomass sources like corn starch or sugarcane. -
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Consumer appeal: Compostable, plant-based alternative to traditional plastic. -
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Supply chain readiness: Scalable, but still developing in some global regions. -
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Market segments: Health & wellness, nutraceuticals, premium food, niche beauty brands.

Lightweighting Materials
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What it is: Materials engineered to use less mass without compromising strength. -
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Consumer appeal: Reduces plastic used, carbon footprint and shipping costs. -
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Supply chain readiness: High. Many existing molds can be optimized or retrofitted for lightweighting without major disruptions. -
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Market segments: Automotive, beverage, cosmetics, and condiments.

Mono Materials
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What it is: Packaging made from a single resin (like 100% PE or PP), which simplifies recycling and avoids contamination. -
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Consumer appeal: Easier to recycle at curbside. Brands can clearly communicate recyclability with minimal confusion. -
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Supply chain readiness: Growing. Major converters and molders are increasingly offering mono-material solutions with the same structural performance. -
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Market segments: Food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, industrial goods.
Let’s Make Your Packaging Work Harder—for the Planet and Your Brand
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Cracking or Fracturing
Issue: Cracking or fractures in the bottle body or cap can occur during handling, shipping, or filling. These cracks may appear along the body or neck, weakening the bottle and making it unusable. Possible Causes: Incorrect material selection. Insufficient thickness...
Black Spots/Specs
Issue: Black spots or specs are small, dark discolorations that appear on the surface of the bottle. They are often caused by contaminants in the material or mold, compromising the appearance of the product. Possible Causes: Contamination in the resin or raw...
Blistering/Bubbles
Issue: Blistering or bubbles are small air pockets that appear on the surface of the bottle. This issue is typically caused by trapped air during molding, resulting in unsightly imperfections. Possible Causes: Entrapped air or gas during molding. High mold...
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