When preparing to launch a product in stores, the logistics of getting goods packaged shouldn’t cause added frustrations or setbacks. Putting time, care, and attention to detail toward the quality of the product should be a brand's chief concern, which is why teaming up with a trusted packaging partner is so essential. Your partner in product packaging will get your items sealed in a high-quality, flexible package seamlessly and on time so your entire product line functions, performs, and looks exceptional inside and out.

At some point or another, most every CPG brand will need to work with a contract manufacturer, not just a packaging supplier. SternMaid America-StandUpPouches.net offers the very best in contract manufacturing capabilities with the added bonus of working with each client one-on-one to develop high-quality, inventive, operative packaging that builds brands and distinguishes products from others on the market, gaining each partner a competitive edge.

We are your full-time packaging partners, here not only to supply you with high-quality, innovative flexible retail packaging, but also to expertly handle blending, development, formulation, compounding, warehousing, and fulfillment services all under one roof. The SternMaid America-StandUpPouches.net experience offers manufacturers the following complete solutions:

• Brand New 30,000 sf facility with 400,000 sf expansion space available
• FSSC 22000 certification fully recognized by GFSI
• Organic certification
• NSF certification
• FDS registration for food additives and dietary food supplements
• Quality Certifications – FDA, Food Grade, ISO, BRC
• “Pharma Grade” quality/hygiene standards and procedures
• Kosher & Halal certification per product
• Allergen management & HACCP program

BLENDING

• Capacity 4000 tons horizontal ribbon blender
• Specialize in dry blending and filling
• Chopper heads for optimal homogenization
• Computer controlled production and barcode system
• Computer controlled pre-weighing of ingredients <5% of the formulation

BULK PACKING

• 10 to 2200 pounds in bags, bag in box, drums, totes, and super sacks
• Sifting and metal detection
• Check weighing
• Labeling and coding
• Computer controlled production and barcode systems

CONSUMER PACKING

• Fiber cans and plastic containers (max. 6“ diameter, 3-10“ tall), pouches, sachets
• Sifting and metal detection
• Check weighing
• Secondary packaging
• Labeling and coding
• Computer controlled production and barcode system (no manual input by operator)

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS

• Foil
• Clear
• Mylar — metalized
• Kraft
• Laminated kraft
• Rice Paper

PACKAGING FEATURES

• Tear notch
• Laser tear notch
• Ziplock (press and close)
• Slide zipper
• Tamper Evident/Child Resistant
• Shapes
• Handles
• Shaker Bags
• Pocket zipper
• Velcro zipper
• Pour spout
• Perforations and Micro-Perforations
• Incorporated Straw

PACKAGING STYLES

• Flat
• Flat bottom
• Traditional stand up pouch (round, k, or plow bottom)
• Spouted pouch
• Stick packs
• Retort (“cook in bag”)
• Hot fill
• Vacuum
• Rollstock
• Child Resistant Exit Bags
• Unique/unusual shapes and sizes

PRINTING

• Up to 12 colors
• Gloss
• Matte
• Gloss & Matte
• De-Metalized
• Digital Printed Prototypes (1 to 5 days for trade shows, demos, etc.)

WAREHOUSING

• Hold inventory in our warehouse for 90 days at NO CHARGE
• 1,500 pallet spaces; storage in racks only (all pallets off the floor).
• Segregated areas for packaging materials, raw materials and finished goods
• Barcode controlled management of pallets and real time (Wifi) recording of all movements
• Logistics and fulfillment services including delivery to your customers B2B and B2C

LEAD TIMES

• 4-6 weeks after artwork approval
• Shipping from warehouse in Tacoma, Washington
• 7-9 weeks to your door
• Hold Inventory in Cleveland — lead time 2-3 days

OTHER SERVICES

• Quality control and testing
• R&D and formulation (local and access to Group R&D Center with 200 R&D employees in 16 specialized application labs in Germany)
• Global sourcing
• Logistics (Shipping/Receiving)
• Regulatory