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August 11, 2026
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Aerosol Propellant Selection: Choosing the Right System for Your Product
Propellant choice affects performance, cost, and regulatory classification all at once. President & CEO Randy Duane breaks down hydrocarbon blends, DME, CO2, nitrogen, and HFA-152a, and how to weigh them against each other.
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July 24, 2026
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What Is Private Label Aerosol and Liquid Manufacturing? A Guide for Brands
Private label manufacturing means you bring the brand, we bring the formula, production, and packaging. Vice President and General Manager Mike Duane breaks down what that actually looks like, how it differs from contract manufacturing, and what a brand needs ready before launch.
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July 14, 2026
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Aerosol Contract Packaging Explained (and How It Differs from Filling)
Contract manufacturing, contract packaging, and contract filling are often used interchangeably, but they're distinct services. Chem-Pak offers all three, together or separately, so you can start wherever your product is today.
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June 24, 2026
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12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Aerosol Contract Manufacturer
Choosing an aerosol contract manufacturer shapes your timeline, your compliance, and your brand. These twelve questions cover formulation, production lines and MOQs, mechanical componentry, regulatory support, propellants, flammable handling, mixing, quality, labeling, commercialization, and experience, with a look at how Chem-Pak answers each one.
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June 10, 2026
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Liquid Contract Manufacturing 101: How the Process Works and What It Costs
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 1, 2026
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Why Automotive and Industrial MRO Brands Trust Aerosol Contract Manufacturing
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
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What Quality Actually Looks Like on a Contract Manufacturing Floor
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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April 3, 2026
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Aerosol Toll Filler: What It Means and How the Process Works
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
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RFID Labeling in Contract Manufacturing: What Flexibility Really Looks Like
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
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From Idea to Market: How the Chem-Pak LaunchPath Works
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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