Services: In-House or In-Plant Testing

When It Comes to Packaging, Science Matters

The apparent simplicity of bag and film function—wrapping a product—belies the technology of these strip-off, throwaway containers that safeguard contents from temperature extremes, contaminants, and the rigors of handling, storage, and use.

Scientifically speaking, the bags and films used for food processing operations today are, in fact, a kind of highly complex equipment that must perform to exacting standards—forming upon demand (or withstanding attempts to form no matter what the demand); shrinking when cued by a target temperature; crisply accepting labeling inks; resisting accidental puncture but readily giving way to an intended cut; allowing moisture and oxygen permeability at predetermined rates and degrees. The best packaging puts a wealth of polymer (plastics) science at the service of your product and production planning.

Testing

CMS provides in-field or lab testing of all products we sell. We know that selecting packaging materials with the right high-performance, engineered options is as indispensable to optimal processing and profits as your cutting blades, computerized controls, and chilling units.

• In-field Testing: Many products can only be fully tested on the machines on which they will be run. We will evaluate your process, develop the correct film given the machine and application, and test prototypes to ensure your satisfaction. Our application engineers will work with your packaging engineers to conduct any in-field research and development.
• Lab Testing: CMS maintains one of the industry’s largest test laboratories at its Technical Center, located within our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Specialized testing equipment analyzes raw materials and product performance. Feasibility and cost effectiveness are studied. The test results lead to solutions for increasing productivity, reducing waste, improving yields, or generating more profits. Only when the chemistry is right does our product hit your line.