Dymapak markets child-resistant metal closure to slash consumer plastic waste

12 Oct 2023 --- Dymapak, a global manufacturer of child-resistant packaging solutions, has launched its “Squeeze and Turn Tin,” a fully curbside recyclable consumer packaged goods (CPG) solution. 

The Squeeze and Turn Tin extends products’ freshness due to its airtight seal and metal-on-metal construction. The tin’s proprietary mechanism is designed to harmonize with the natural attributes of steel. It features audible and tactile feedback when opening and closing, reassuring consumers that their package is sealed. 

“The Squeeze and Turn Tin prioritizes high-quality, easy-to-use packaging solutions that reduce the sizable and growing waste problem we see from plastic closures,” says Dymapak’s CEO, Ross Kirsh. 

A circular alternative
The tin is also designed to be accessible to elderly or arthritic consumers who may have difficulty opening other all-metal child-resistant packaging.

The metal-based packaging solution supports circularity and environmental sustainability, potentially replacing the billions of plastic child-resistant closures thrown away annually.

Dymapak’s customer base ranges across various industries, including healthcare, CPG and cannabis with notable customers including Novartis, Walgreens, Trulieve and Old Pal. All Dymapak products are said to go through rigorous laboratory testing before release.

“Dymapak has earned our trust by delivering custom packaging solutions that meet each of our needs in a timely fashion, so we are looking forward to trying their new Squeeze and Turn Tin,” says James Stephenson, CEO of Ohho. 

“Our customers have long been asking for a package that is easier to open and we’ve been waiting for an option that also maintains product freshness, prevents degradation and complies with all safety regulations.” 

The Squeeze and Turn tin has been submitted for child-resistant testing and will be evaluated per Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and protocol to conform to the requirements of a Poison Prevention Package as defined in CPSC 16 CFR 1700. 

Edited by Natalie Schwertheim