Investing in the future

Research & development is the cornerstone for innovation-driven growth. Both ours and yours.

Here’s our simple formula: invest in customers’ unique requirements to provide a competitive advantage. It begins with collaboration and includes the application of deep resources, experience, and love for a challenge. The result is breakthrough ideas that draw upon decades of knowledge in barriers, sealants, resins, and additives. Add our ultra-advanced technology to the mix, and you can see how we help create brighter futures.

investing in the future

Our breakthroughs span a wide range of innovations from sustainability to reduced lead times and unique packages that offer greater utility and function. From design to production, TC Transcontinental Packaging provides technical service assistance throughout all stages of your project. From preliminary visits to gather in-depth information about equipment and packaging needs, to periodic plant visits our technical service engineers ensure production run smoothly and identify process improvement opportunities.

Both Analytical and Physical Testing for Flexible Packaging

  • On-site R&D labs in key facilities
  • State-of-the-art R&D headquarters: 12,200sf comprehensive laboratory in Menasha, Wisconsin
  • Food and consumer performance packaging testing 
    • Permeation testing
    • Packaging seal strength
    • Chemical identification (number & thickness of layers)
  • Analytical and physical testing
  • Pilot and end-use testing
    • Aging and shelf life studies
    • Environmental storage
    • Filled package trial
    • Package prototyping
    • Seal and closure
    • Transportation and abuse
  • External lab partnerships for extended research & testing
  • Deep level of expertise in R&D to support our customers and drive continued product development and improvement, sustainable packaging initiatives, and packaging innovation.