Lapack - Partners in Packaging

Specialize in PET Containers and PET Bottles

The Lapack range of injection-moulded, stretch blow-moulded and blow-moulded containers and closures, such as manufacturers food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetic containers, cleaning detergent bottles, toiletries packaging and specialising in PET containers and PET bottles.
Lapack's six acre spread of custom-built production lines at the Ultrapack factory at Tunny, Germiston, also include silkscreening for top quality on-pack labelling. Over the years of working closely with a wide range of manufacturers and packagers of household, personal care and food and beverage products, Ultrapack has developed a wealth of experience in plastic containers and closure design and manufacture. Understanding the key elements of making a packaging operation successful and adhering to these principles is what makes the company tick, and forms the basis for its success, adn the success of its customers' products.



Reliability is one vital component in this success story. Flexible manufacturing capacity and a team focused on achievement means adherence to agreed deadlines. Fast development of pilot and bulk moulds is a particular strength Continuous capital investment in new equipment ensures that production is consistent and meets the exacting standards expected by Ultrapack's customers.Ultrapack's ongoing investment in leading packaging technology ensures the production of high quality plastic containers and closures, reliably and on time, at competitive prices.

       




PET Packaging

Ultrapak's technical partnership with SMARTPET of Holland - an internationally recognised leader in the design and production of top quality stretch-blown PET and PET/PEN packaging.
Ultrapak has a dedicated production facility for the Crystal Power range of plastic packaging.
Apart from the transfer of technology, Ultrapack has access to SMARTPET's library of preforms. This is recognised as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world, offering packaging and closure components that meet all European and US quality standards.

For customers looking at packs for trial and test markets, we can source a selection of packaging components within days, and, once the packaging decision is made, can begin production locally within seven days. This gives true meaning to providing a competitive edge for our customers.


Plastic container and closure design plays a vital role in the success of any product's marketing. Ultrapack welcomes the opportunity to work with customers to develop, trial and produce innovative packaging that will contribute to each product's competitive edge.
Advantages of PET Packaging:
- No breakages during production, storage and transportation.
- Savings of about 30% on transport costs as a result of weight and volume reductions.
- Brilliant Glass- Clear presentation of your products.
- Excellent environment profile due to monolayer material.
- Much-reduced transport energy requirements.
- PET offers the best chemical resistance performance of any mainstream polymer used in packaging today.
- Very good shelf-life performance, especially with the new higher barrier formulations.

Closures & Accessories

SMARTPET also offers a complete turnkey service, supplying suitable caps, dispensing fitments or other accessories for particular products. In this way, customers' requirements can be personalised using a standard PET range. SMARTPET has an unrivalled knowledge of the PET market, and uses this knowledge to source components from associated or other manufacturers, providing a totally comprehensive service.


Crystal Power has won a reputation for producing wide mouth polypropylene (PP) jars of outstanding clarity.
Crystal Power's injection stretch blow moulded container's extremely high quality is reflected in the neck finish, even wall distribution and high gloss finish. Srystal Power also has the capability to decorate containers, utilising the latest UV technology from Germany.























Technology

Ongoing investments are made in upgrading equipment to keep abreast of the latest international technology. Ultrapack uses state-of-the-art blow moulding and injection blow moulding technology to manufacture quality products from 20ml to 5 litre containers. Customers a offered a wide selection of packaging options to enhance their products and thier on-shelf appeal.
Renowned for quality decoration, Ultrapack has incorporated the use of fully-automatic, multi-colour UV printing machines to creating superior packaging.




Tooling

Ultrapack's tool and moulds workshop reflects their passion for this highly specialised skill. An active apprenticeship programme is maintained to ensure these skills remain an in-house speciality. Our CAD and CNC facilities to make our own moulds means we can produce sample packs for customers quickly and cost-efficiently. Modifications can be done on the spot, all of which saves time and costs.
Mould-making is an essential part of Ultrapack's service facility. With the combination of high output computer aided moulding machinery and craftmanship, moulds are manufactured to the highest standard with speed and accuracy.



Customer Satisfaction


Testing and quality checks are undertaken at each point of production, but for Ultrapack quality control is not an end-of-line function, it is a work ethic throughout the company, with each member of the team taking pride in his or her contribution to producing a superior product and to delivering true customer satisfaction.

Contact Details

Lapack

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Tel : +27 11 974-1531

Fax : +27 11 392-5820

Website Address:www.ultrapack.co.za

Physical Address: Cnr. Essex & Gross Sts, Tunny, Germiston, South Africa
Postal Address: P O Box 1082, Isando, 1600