Company Overview and Sustainability Metrics

CTLpack operates four manufacturing plants located in Spain (Vitoria-Gasteiz and Barcelona), France (Vichy), and the USA (Charlotte, North Carolina). The company employs approximately 600 people, with 32% female staff and 95% on indefinite contracts. They serve over 650 customers, with 80% of suppliers being national. Sustainability efforts include 100% renewable energy usage at the Vitoria-Gazteiz plant, a 104% increase in sustainable material consumption from 2018 to 2020, and a 12% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions over the same period.

Product Lines and Manufacturing Technologies

CTLpack specializes in extruded and injected tubes, as well as laminated tubes. Their product range includes cylindrical and elliptical tubes with capacities ranging from 30 ml to 265 ml and diameters of 35 mm, 40 mm, and 50 mm. The tubes are made from polypropylene (PP), PP with EVOH barrier layers, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials compliant with FDA regulations.

Tube Specifications

Standard Capacities and Dimensions:

• 40-85 ml tubes with 35 mm diameter
• 50-160 ml tubes with 40 mm diameter
• 110-265 ml tubes with 50 mm diameter

Tube Structures: Options include PP, PP + EVOH, and PCR materials.

Tube Shapes: Cylindrical and elliptical tubes with detailed length and diameter specifications for each capacity range.

Cap and Closure Options

CTLpack offers a wide variety of caps and closures tailored to tube sizes and applications, including:

• Screw-On Caps: Available in various plastics such as PP and with finishes like gloss or matte. Some caps include plastiband tamper evidence.
• Dositube Airless Pumps: Multiple head and cap options with finishes including gloss, matte, ribbed, wooden over shell, and aluminum over shell.
• Positop Caps: Available for tubes ranging from 30 ml to 250 ml, with tamper evidence options such as foil seals and plastiband.
• Fliptop and Supersoft Caps: Offered with gloss or matte finishes.

Decoration and Finishing Options

Decoration techniques include stamping (hot and cold), metallization, varnishing, painting, and digital printing methods such as CMYK and heptachromia offset. Additional effects include holographic finishes and gloss/matte combinations. Cap decoration can be customized with stamping, metallized, varnished, or painted finishes on request.

Applications and Compliance

Products are designed primarily for cosmetics, dermocosmetics, pharmacy, and parapharmacy sectors. Materials and processes comply with FDA regulations, especially for PCR materials. Inviolability features include foil seals, plastiband tamper evidence, and safe top options to ensure product integrity.

Contact Information

Key plant contacts are provided for each location, including phone numbers and email addresses for inquiries related to extruded and injected tubes as well as laminated tubes.

Critical Parameters and Limitations

• Tube diameters are standardized at 35 mm, 40 mm, and 50 mm with specific capacity ranges.
• Cap compatibility depends on tube diameter and head type.
• Decoration options may vary depending on tube material and application requirements.
• Sustainability metrics indicate ongoing improvements but also highlight areas for further CO2 reduction.

Best Practices and Recommendations

• Selection of tube and cap materials should consider application sector compliance and sustainability goals.
• Customization of decoration and finishing should align with brand identity and product protection needs.
• Utilize tamper-evident features to ensure product safety and consumer trust.
• Engage with CTLpack’s multiple plant locations for tailored manufacturing solutions based on geographic and technical requirements.