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What is co-packing?

Co-packing refers to a production and logistics service in which companies outsource the assembly and packaging of their products to an external manufacturer. Internationally, co-packing companies are also referred to as contract packers, order packer or co-packers.

Co-packing of skin and blister packaging

In the case of Bittner GmbH, co-packing or contract packaging stands for the profitable outsourcing of packaging activities such as sealed blisters, cardboard blisters and skin packaging to us as an external service provider.

As a skin and blister co-packer, we cover the entire supply chain, from packaging design, planning and storage to production and delivery of your packaged products. For you, this means savings in effort and costs for packaging processes and more capacity to concentrate on your core business.

Customers from various sectors, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industry and logistics, rely on our packing service. We offer professional co-packing solutions for renowned brands, start-ups, wholesalers, logistics companies and industrial companies.

You receive the comprehensive co-packing service for blister packaging in contract packaging: provide us with your goods or let us purchase them directly, we plan according to your orders, take over pre-assembly and send you your finished packaged product. We ensure that your products end up in attractive packaging that triggers buying impulses at the point of sale.

Individual design

Your corporate design, blisters adapted to the shape of your product, individual dimensions for retail in contract packaging.

Logistics

Procurement of your articles from your suppliers, delivery of the packaging directly to your end customer or fulfillment.

Flexible ordering

Complex products and small quantities possible in co-packing, secondary packaging in specific packaging units

Out-sourcing

Takeover of all packaging activities from blister to skin packaging. Production by blister co-packing expert.

Packaging development

Support in the development of your blister packaging for contract manufacturing. You receive 3D views of the final product with your design.

Additional services

Additional activities alongside co-packing for your product for the finished blister packaging: pre-assembly, picking, packing, labeling.

Packaging portfolio for co-packing & contract packaging

Blisters in co-packing

Blisters in co-packing

Cardboard blisters

Cardboard blisters in co-packing

Skin packaging

Skin packaging in co-packing

Assembly in co-packing

Assembly in co-packing

Skin packaging pool cleaning
Skin packaging
egg spoon skin packaging
Skin packaging
Sealed blisters filter
Sealed blisters
Sealed blisters brushes
Sealed blisters
Blister packaging Refill pack
Blister packaging
Skin packaging CD
Skin packaging

How does co-packing work?
Fast delivery times, flexible processing, all-round co-packing service for your product

1. Direct purchase

of articles from your suppliers

2. Disposition

and warehousing by us

3. Pre-assembly

of assembly groups if necessary

4. Packaging

your articles in retail packaging

5. Quality control

of the packaging to your standards

6. Secondary packing

into specified packaging units

7. Dispatch

to your warehouse or logistics center


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Your advantages of the co-packing service

Flexible deliveries of contract packaging

With contract packaging, you decide how and when to organize your call-offs. We also supply small quantities and specialize in customers with up to 200 individual packaging variants.

Low stock levels

We take over the sourcing of items or store the items you provide. With us as your contract packer, you reduce the storage of your sales packaging, your items and any packaging material.

Save time and costs with co-packing

No machine investments with co-packing and save time, capacity and costs by handing over your packaging to our experts.

Full-service co-packing

You don't have to worry about scheduling or packaging processes for your products. With contract packaging, the product is delivered to you completely ready for retail sale

Additional services for co-packing & contract packaging

Extended workbench

Pre-assembly of individual components before picking

Seasonal point-of-sale

Contract packaging displays for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Mother's Day and other holidays

Co-packing for retail

Packaging as stand-up or hanging blister packs, for display or self-service shelves

Contract packaging for advent calendars

Packaging assembly including individual inlays

Packaging conception

Development and 3D drawings of your finished packaging

Co-packing of medical products

Application of labels per batch

Co-packing service for brands, start-ups, wholesalers, industrial companies, logistics, advertising agencies in all non-food sectors

Electronics, components

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)

Gastronomy machines, maintenance kits

Pharmaceuticals, medicine

Industrial articles

Tools, spare parts

Cosmetics, care products

Garden accessories

Any questions?
Co-packing and contract packaging – FAQs

What is co-packing?

Co-packing is a service in the packaging sector. Companies use co-packing when they aim to outsource their packaging activities with the help of an external co-packer. Co-packing can cover various areas in full or in part. These areas range from packaging design, planning and storage of packaging materials, procurement of the products to be packaged, production of the packaging and logistics in relation to delivery to the end customer or fulfillment.

What does co-packing entail?

Co-packing definition: A company assigns the tasks of manufacturing, packaging, repackaging or inserting its products to another company. Co-packing services can be used by various industries such as manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, logistics and transportation companies. The co-packing company uses its technical and organizational skills to successfully make the products available to the market in the planned and sufficient quantity and time. This includes the design of packaging solutions and a comprehensive understanding of logistical requirements. An essential part of co-packing is thorough quality checks after the packaging process to ensure that all standards are met.

How is packaging produced in co-packing?

Contract packaging can include both mechanical and manual work steps. At Bittner GmbH, products are often pre-assembled or picked. The second step involves machine packaging in blister packs. The packaging process is partially automated on blister machines. The product is assembled in tools and then sealed by machine and packed in defined packaging units in outer cartons.

How does co-packing work?

After the order is placed, the items to be packed are supplied to the co-packer. Depending on the individual customer agreement, this takes the form of free provision, invoicing or direct purchase of the items by the contract packer from the relevant suppliers. Once the goods have been received, they are checked, pre-assembled, picked and packed. The goods are shipped to the end customer, fulfillment or a logistics warehouse.

Which pre-assemblies and assemblies can be carried out?

We can undertake all pre-assemblies that involve manual or semi-automated handling. Appropriate aids can be developed or provided for challenging assemblies. The most common activities include the assembly of components in bags/cartons/cans, screwing together individual parts, fitting with O-rings, inserting components into each other and labeling. Ask us about your individual packaging!

What is the packaging price for co-packing based on?

The price of packaging depends on the materials used, the packaging effort, the complexity of the tools required for machine processing and, above all, batch sizes and annual quantities.

How can I reduce the packaging price with co-packing?

We store all packaging materials for you free of charge for two years, so that you benefit from lower purchase prices for primary materials. The higher the annual quantities, the more you benefit from this procedure. It may also be worth checking whether different products can be packed in the same packaging dimensions.

For seal blisters, cardboard blisters and skin packaging, the grammage, print and quality of the cardboard play a role, which can be discussed individually. Packaging in larger packaging units usually has a positive effect on the price. Contact us if you have any further questions about contract packaging!