Industry Insights and Manufacturing Excellence

Practical perspectives on chemical manufacturing, operational efficiency, and industry trends from six decades of experience.
June 10, 2026
Insight
Liquid Contract Manufacturing: What to Expect When You Partner with Chem-Pak
Dave Nesslerodte
Chem-Pak's liquid filling operation handles a wide range of formulations, container sizes, and production volumes, including flammable and corrosive products. Production Manager Dave Nesselrodte walks through what the line can do, how we work with brands that have a formula ready to run and those that are still developing one, and why running both liquid and aerosol under one roof matters for brands with mixed product lines.
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May 13, 2026
News
Built for the Brands We Pack For: Our Move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
Mary-Kate Bishop
Chem-Pak's move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations connects production, materials, capacity, and quality data into a single source of truth. Implemented with Guidepath Consulting, the platform brings more precision and accountability to every brand we pack for.
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May 1, 2026
Insight
Why Automotive and Industrial MRO Brands Trust Aerosol Contract Manufacturing
Randy Duane
Randy Duane and Mike Duane share what sixty years of aerosol contract manufacturing for automotive and industrial MRO brands has taught them, and what to look for in a contract filler.
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April 9, 2026
Insight
What Quality Actually Looks Like on a Contract Manufacturing Floor
Stacey Clayton
Quality in contract manufacturing is more than a final inspection. Chem-Pak Quality Manager Stacey Clayton walks through the full quality cycle, from inbound raw materials to outbound shipment, and what that means for your product.
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Chem-Pak production floor facility
April 3, 2026
Insight
What Is Aerosol Toll Filling and How Does It Work?
Dave Nesslerodte
Aerosol toll filling is one of the most efficient paths to market for brands with a finished formula. But it's also one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually means, how it differs from contract packaging, and how to know which model fits where you are today.
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April 1, 2026
Insight
RFID Labeling in Contract Manufacturing: What Flexibility Really Looks Like
Sae Rom Kang
RFID compliance in aerosol and liquid manufacturing requires more than a label. Chem-Pak's Technical Director, Sae Kang, explains what flexible, production-ready RFID labeling actually looks like.
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April 1, 2026
Insight
From Idea to Market: How the Chem-Pak LaunchPath Works
Sarah Riggleman
Bringing an aerosol product to market involves a lot of moving pieces. Chem-Pak's LaunchPath is a four-phase process designed to take your product from first conversation to commercial production with clarity and less risk.
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March 24, 2026
News
Sixty Years in the Making, and Just Getting Started
Mike Duane
VP & General Manager Mike Duane reflects on 60 years of Chem-Pak history, the fire that tested the company's resolve, and why the next chapter is the most exciting one yet.
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