Packaging: Packaging is the process of giving the product a usable protective and informational covering so that it protects the product throughout material handling, storage, and movement and also gives all parties concerned meaningful information about the package’s contents.
The Purpose of Packaging
Protection
Product safety during handling, transportation, and storage is very important. It prevents any shifting, moving, or colliding of the items inside the packaging during handling and movement, preventing any harm. The product needs to be shielded from environmental factors like heat, cold, moisture, etc. To avoid any adulteration, it should also be tamper-proof.
Unitize
To turn the package into a unit load, unitize. It facilitates handling and storage. If the packages were all the same size, the storage space would be used more efficiently and time and effort could be saved during handling, loading, and unloading.
Convenience
The package should be convenient for both consumers and logistical purposes. Convenience in logistics relates to handling and storage. Consumer convenience relates to things that are simple to open, carry, etc.
Contain
The package should be constructed to comfortably accommodate the predefined volume or quantity of the product it is meant to contain.
Package types
Cardboard boxes
In the packaging industry, corrugated boxes play a significant role. For many years, corrugated boxes have been the preferred type of packaging. On packaging lines all around the world, they are utilized to package a huge number of goods. Prefabricated rectangular box forms are typically available for corrugated boxes.
The cartons may need to be joined together by hand if they arrive in flat stacks. Corrugated boxes are frequently used in conjunction with case erectors for packing purposes. Case erectors are a type of packing equipment. They are simple to form into traditional boxes. The items are then packaged and shipped using the boxes. Corrugated boxes are frequently used for the packaging of electronics, consumer goods, DVDs, and prepackaged foods like chips, cereal, biscuits, and cookies.
Flexible Film
Stretch film is frequently employed by businesses with shipping divisions. Prior to shipping, it is utilized to keep its contents enclosed on pallets. This stops the goods from collapsing or getting damaged while being transported. Stretch film does this through a technique called “load containment.” Stretch film is frequently used for unitizing and packing multi-packs. Among them are multipacks of paper towels, toilet paper, and bottled water.
Shrink Wrap
There are many different sizes and shapes of shrink film compositions. The most frequent components are polyethylene (PE), polyolefin, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (POF). A particular application was considered when developing each composition. For example, polyolefin is the best shrink film to use for packing food. To package products, shrink film is combined with shrink tunnels and sealers. Examples include board games and boxes of frozen meals.
Polybags
The two most popular kinds of printed shrink film are polyolefin (or POF) shrink film and polyethylene shrink film. Polyethylene (or PE) shrink film, which is thicker than polyolefin films, is the type sold most frequently by shrink film manufacturers (also known as OEMs). Today, polyethylene, from which poly bags are manufactured, is one of the most widely used plastic packaging compositions. Polybags are well-liked for their tiny body size, pleasant touch, brightness, and versatility. They are frequently packaged with T-shirts, trade publications, bed linens, pillows, different mailers, and a range of other consumer goods.
Elastic pouches
Flexible pouches are typically made of foil or plastic (although they can be made of other materials). They serve a multitude of functions in packaging. Packaging for food, drinks, and industrial liquids are a few examples of these uses. They are available in other retail locations as well as on the shelves of grocery stores. These flexible pouches are frequently used in the packaging of food products. Compared to packaging materials like glass, paperboard, aluminum, and cardboard, they are less expensive to produce and have a smaller impact on the environment.
Branding and packaging companies in Nigeria
7UP BOTTLING COMPANY
Address: No. 1, Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State.
ALPHA FOOD TECH
Address: No. 1, Gbolade Adebanjo Street, off Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
ALUFOILS NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: KM 32, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Alagbado, Alimosho, Lagos State.
AMIN NIGERIA ENTERPRISES
Address: No. 14, Abolade Street, off Awolowo Market, Mushin, Lagos State.
APEX PACKAGING
Address: No. 13/14, Olagoke Street, off Super Bus Stop, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.
AUTOPACK GLOBAL
Address: No. 397, Ikorodu Road, Ojota, Lagos State.
BOLTOK PACKAGING VENTURES
Address: No. 4, Irepodun Street, Agege, Lagos State.
BOXMAX PACKAGING SOLUTION
Address: No. 6, Cameron Street, Lagos State.
BOXEDUP PACKAGING
Address: Lagos State.
BROMLEY PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Ojodu Berger, Ikeja, Lagos State.
BP PACKAGING BAG
Address: Lagos State.
CAREY-OUT PAPER PACKS
Address: No. 4, Bank Olemoh Close, off Bank Olemoh Street, Surulere, Lagos State.
CARTON MAKER
Address: No. 57, Adedoyin Street, opposite Zenith Bank, Ogba, Lagos State.
CARTON PRODUCER
Address: No. 29B, Joseph Odunlami Street, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State.
DANMAN PLASTIC AND PACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Address: Lagos State.
EAGLE PACKAGE PRINTING LIMITED
Address: No. 385, Ikorodu Road, Ojota, Lagos State.
EASTERN CARTON BOXES
Address: Arepo, Lagos State.
ENPEE GROUP NIGERIA
Address: Isolo, Lagos State.
EXCELLENT TAAMIRO PACKAGING COMPANY LIMITED
Address: Lagos State.
FATBOS PACKAGING VENTURES
Address: No. 7, Ekundayo Sanusi, Oko-oba Road, Agege, Lagos State.
FRIGOGLASS
Address: A. G. Leventis Building, Iddo House, Iddo, Ebute Metta, Lagos State.
GATEWAY PLASTIC & PAPER PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Lagos State.
GEETA PLASTIC PRODUCTS NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: Matori Industrial Estate, Lagos State.
GLAMOURPACKS AND PRINT
Address: No. 4, Ofada Street, Lagos State.
GODS FAVOUR PACKAGING & PRINTS
Address: No. 6, Labinjo Street, Idi-Oro, Mushin, Lagos State.
GRAPHITEK VENTURES LIMITED
Address: No. 379, Ikorodu Road, Ojota, Lagos State.
GREAT ENVELOP & PACKAGING
Address: No. 31/33, Ladipo Street, off Oluyide Junction, Mushin, Lagos State.
HANA PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Plot 8, Block H, 2, Cowbell Way, Industrial Estate, Isolo, Lagos State.
INDUSTRIAL METALLING AND PACKAGING COMPANY LIMITED
Address: No. 8, Fatai Atere Way, Matori Industrial Estate, Lagos State.
INK PACKAGING COMPANY
Address: Segnoru House, 3, Gas Road, Obadore Bus Stop, Lagos State.
INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING NIGERIA
Address: No. 28B, Gbemisola Street, off Adeleke Street, Ikeja, Lagos State.
INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING INDUSTRIES OF NIGERIA PLC.
Address: Ikeja, Lagos State.
JASPERPRO CARTON PACKAGING
Address: No. 5, Olagoke Street, Oko-oba Road, Agege, Lagos State.
JC PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: No. 37, Gbolade Adebanjo Street, off Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
JFT PACKAGING MANAGERS LIMITED
Address: No. 4, Jos Close, Agbara Industrial Estate, Lagos State.
JUST CARTON PACKAGING
Address: No. 23, Enyo Street, Palm Grove, Shomulu, Lagos State.
KURT ENTERPRISE
Address: KM 649, Old Abeokuta Expressway, General Bus Stop, Ijaiye, Lagos State.
LAVIGAR PROCESSING & PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Lagos State.
MAG-SAS PACKAGING
Address: Lagos State University Campus, Ojo, Lagos State.
MASTERSTROKE PACKAGES LIMITED
Address: Plot 17, Iganmu Industrial Road, former Abebe Village Road, Iganmu, Lagos State.
MAYORBEE GLOBAL VENTURES
Address: No. 119, Olusegun Osoba Road, via Agbado Crossing Way, Iju, Lagos State.
NAMPAK CARTONS NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: KM 9, Lagos -Ibadan Expressway, Lagos State.
NIGERIAN BAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
Address: Plot 45, Eric Moore Road, Lagos State.
NIGERIAN CARTON & PACKAGING MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
Address: No. 23, Ilupeju Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
OAO PACKAGING COMPANY
Address: No. 2, Aderibigbe Street, by Ogosco Bus Stop, Lagos State.
OLAMIYIKA PACKAGING NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: No. 4, Ekundayo Sanusi Street, Agege, Lagos State.
ONEBOX
Address: Suite 14, Rafelox Shopping Complex, New London, Baniwa, Ipaja, Alimosho, Lagos State.
PACKAGE PLUS ENTERPRISE
Address: No. 27, Bode Thomas Road, Surulere, Lagos State.
PACKAGINGNG
Address: Lagos State.
PACKAGING AND PLASTICS
Address: No. 64, Musibau Street, off Ago Palace Way, Isolo, Lagos State.
PACKAGERACK.CO
Address: No. 4B, Kafayat Abdul-Rasaq Street, Lagos State.
PACKSELL
Address: No. 12, Adi-Oshodi, Lagos State.
PENTAGON PLASTIC INDUSTRY
Address: No. 3, Ajibade Oke Street, Isolo, Lagos State.
PERFECT PACKAGING
Address: Ikorodu Road, Lagos State.
PIZZA PACKS AND CARTONS MANUFACTURERS
Address: Ogba, Lagos State.
PLASTIC PACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Address: No. 7, Modupe Street, Lagos State.
POLY PRODUCTS NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: Plot C, Block 10, Ilupeju Industrial Scheme, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
POLYBAGS INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: Plot 3k, Industrial Scheme, Lagos State.
POLYMER PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Lynson Chemical Close, off Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos State.
POSITIVE PACKAGING INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: No. 1, Ilupeju Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
PRIMEPAK INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: KM 32, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Alakuko, Lagos State.
PRINTISTENCE
Address: No. 8, Majekodunmi Street, Ikeja, Lagos State.
PRINTING AND PACKAGING AIDS NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: No. 194, Ikorodu Road, Lagos State.
SACVIN NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: No. 4/5, Godmon Road, Okota, Isolo, Lagos State.
SADEEQ – OLA PACKAGING NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: No. 4, Ekundayo Sanusi Street, Agege, Lagos State.
SARSOLI INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED
Address: Bola Odupita Street, Lagos State.
SHONGAI PACKAGING INDUSTRY LIMITED
Address: KM 38, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos State.
SONNEX PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: No. 5, Olorunfunmi Street, off Oregun Road, behind Phillips Building, Ojota, Lagos State.
STARLIGHT PACKAGING COMPANY
Address: No. 19, Alhaji Lasisi Street, Idi-Oro Bus Stop, Idi-Oro, Mushin, Lagos State.
SUCCESS CARTON & PRINTS
Address: No. 17, Alhaji Otta Street, Mushin, Lagos State.
SUPERIOR PACKAGING CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Address: Packaging Company Crescent, 19, Ayodele Fanoiki Street, Magodo, Lagos State.
TETRA PAK WEST AFRICA
Address: Ikeja, Lagos State.
TRIPPLE A PACKAGING
Address: Lagos State.
UB PACKAGING NIGERIA LIMITED
Address: Airforce Engineering Squadron Premises, Onipetesi Bus Stop, opposite Eldorado Building, Agege, Lagos State.
VEEPEE INDUSTRIES
Address: No. 37, Gbolade Adebanjo Street, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
VICTOR OSCAR PLASTICS & PACKAGING COMPANY NIGERIA
Address: Lagos Mainland, Lagos State.
WAHUM PACKAGING LIMITED
Address: Damson Street, Lagos State.
Packaging materials commonly used in Nigeria
1. Paper
There are primarily two types of paper utilized.
(i) Coarse papers and
(ii) Fine papers.
The vast majority of materials used for packing fall within the category of coarse paper. Fine papers are those that are used to write on, to cover books, to issue bonds, to keep ledgers, etc. The sulfate technique uses softwood to produce the strongest and most practical paper.
2. Plastic
Plastic is mainly utilized as a packing material. It is employed in the production of adhesives, containers, closures, films, and other materials.
A lot of factors will determine which polymers should be utilized for a certain application.
1. It is important to consider the environmental aspects of packaging, storing, and shipping.
2. The material must possess the physical properties to shield the contents from ambient conditions and mechanical harm.
The form in which the material is required must then be examined. It must be offered as a film if it is to be used as a wrapping material. Bags, blown bottles, tubes, etc. can be used to provide a secure closure for a container holding liquids or powders. For use as packaging materials, plastics are offered on the market under a variety of trade names.
3. Nylon
Rather than as a film, nylon is more well-known as fiber for woven or knitted garments. Due to its resistance to tearing, abrasion, grease, and chemicals, the army uses it to package replacement parts. Foods and goods that have been vacuum-or gas-packed or boiled can be wrapped in nylon film.
4. Metal Foil
Metal foil has the most outstanding position among flexible packaging materials. It is the ideal barrier for gases and moisture, and it may easily pass through any paper or plastic substance. Because of its luxurious look, it is frequently used to package expensive goods. When compared to other flexible materials, its price is somewhat high, but if thinner gauges can be employed, the price will be significantly reduced.
5. Glassware
Acids, chemicals, syrups, jams, medicines, and other items are stored in glassware of various sizes.
6. Metal containers
Steel drums, pails, tin cans, etc. Metal containers are used to pack a lot of goods. For instance, beer, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, pet food, soft drinks, meat and poultry, paint products, fish, antifreeze, baby food, and various other foods and non-foods. Cosmetics, shaving cream, pharmaceuticals, household goods, and other items are packaged in collapsible tubes.
7. Wooden Containers
Wood was one of the first materials used in packaging and is still highly practical. It plays a significant role in industrial packaging for bulky or delicate objects that need to be rigid and robust.
A few examples of the various types of wooden packing are baskets and hampers, tight and slack barrels, wire-bound boxes, pallets, and skids. They are constructed from plywood, veneer, or lumber. Wire, nails, screws, staples, and bands are some of the common types of fasteners used.
Author
Abbey Johnson has a Masters degree as an engineer and has over 3 years of teaching and research experience. He is happiest when on a bike and is also interested in electric energy and computer Science.