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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about our thermoforming packaging, process, & capabilities.

General Questions

Get familiar with DelConte Packaging and what we do.

  • Thermoformed packaging is created by heating a plastic sheet and forming it over a custom mold. This process allows us to create packaging that fits, protects, displays, and organizes your product.

  • We work with businesses across a variety of industries that need reliable custom plastic packaging and product displays. Our solutions can be tailored to fit different products, applications, and retail requirements.

  • DelConte Packaging provides custom thermoformed packaging solutions, including clamshells, blister packaging, insert trays, custom plastic components, and point-of-purchase displays.

  • We focus on creating packaging around the needs of your product rather than forcing your product into a standard solution. Our team works closely with you from concept through production to develop packaging that is functional, practical, and ready for market.

  • DelConte Packaging is located in Hialeah, FL and serves customers throughout the United States.

  • Start by requesting a quote and sharing a few details about your product, packaging needs, quantity, and timeline. Our team will review your project and help determine the best next steps.

Products & Materials

Learn more about our packaging options and capabilities.

  • Material selection depends on your product, application, appearance, durability, and sustainability goals. Our team can help recommend an appropriate plastic material based on your packaging requirements.

  • Yes. Our thermoformed packaging can be customized around your product’s size, shape, protection needs, presentation, and intended use.

  • In many cases, yes. If you have existing packaging, drawings, samples, or specifications, our team can review them and determine the best way to reproduce or improve the design.

  • Sustainable material options may be available depending on your project requirements. Let us know your sustainability goals during the quoting process so we can discuss suitable options.

Ordering & Shipping

Details on production, lead times, and delivery.

  • Lead times vary depending on the complexity of the design, tooling requirements, materials, order quantity, and current production schedule. We’ll provide a more accurate timeline after reviewing your project.

  • Minimum order quantities can vary based on the packaging design, material, tooling, and production requirements. Contact us with your project details and we can determine the most practical quantity for your order.

  • Shipping arrangements depend on the size, quantity, destination, and requirements of your order. Our team will coordinate the appropriate shipping method and provide details before your order is completed.

  • Rush production may be available depending on the project and our current production schedule. If you have a tight deadline, let us know as early as possible so we can determine what options are available.

Industries & Compliance

Information on industry standards and requirements.

  • We can design packaging around specific retailer requirements when those specifications are provided. Share any applicable dimensions, display requirements, labeling guidelines, or other standards with our team during the design process.

  • Documentation availability depends on the material, application, and requirements of your project. If you need specific documentation or certifications, let us know during the quoting process so our team can confirm what is available.

Sustainability

Our commitment to a more sustainable tomorrow.

  • Recycled-content materials may be available for certain projects. Availability and suitability depend on your product, performance requirements, appearance, and selected material.

  • Many thermoforming plastics can be recyclable, but recyclability depends on the specific resin and local recycling programs. Our team can help you explore material options that align with your sustainability goals.

CONTRACT PACKAGING

  • Yes. Contract packaging services can incorporate assembly, product insertion, sealing, labeling, and other packaging steps based on your program requirements.

  • Yes. We can coordinate production around customer-supplied products, components, or materials when they are part of the packaging program.

  • Projects are managed around defined specifications, production requirements, quantities, scheduling, and packaging procedures to maintain consistency throughout the run.

  • Yes. Recurring programs can be structured around established production specifications and schedules to provide consistent packaging output over time.

BOX INSERT TRAYS

  • Yes. Inserts can incorporate multiple cavities or compartments to organize individual components and maintain their position within the outer package.

  • Insert geometry can be developed to create controlled contact points around the product, helping limit movement while providing appropriate clearance for loading and removal.

  • Yes. The design can take the intended loading process into consideration, including how components are positioned, inserted, and removed during packaging.

  • Yes. Contact areas, cavity geometry, and material selection can be considered to help support the product while reducing unnecessary contact with finished or sensitive surfaces.

BLISTER PACKAGING

  • Yes. The package can be engineered to balance product visibility, secure retention, and the requirements of its intended retail presentation.

  • The blister cavity can be formed to closely match the product, helping position and retain it while minimizing unnecessary movement inside the package.

  • Yes. Blister configurations can be designed to work with compatible backing cards and other presentation components as part of the finished package.

  • Closure methods can vary by application and may include heat sealing, mechanical attachment, or other methods selected according to the product and packaging requirements.

CUSTOM PACKAGING

  • Clamshells work well for consumer goods, electronics, hardware, medical products, personal care items, and other products that benefit from visibility and protection.

  • Yes. Clamshells can be designed around your product’s dimensions, shape, display requirements, and desired level of protection.

  • Options may include full, tri-fold, stand-up, and hanging clamshell configurations depending on your product and retail needs.

  • Yes. Clear clamshell packaging provides strong product visibility while supporting hanging, standing, and other retail merchandising formats.

CLAMSHELL PACKAGING

  • Yes. Contract packaging services can incorporate assembly, product insertion, sealing, labeling, and other packaging steps based on your program requirements.

  • Yes. We can coordinate production around customer-supplied products, components, or materials when they are part of the packaging program.

  • Projects are managed around defined specifications, production requirements, quantities, scheduling, and packaging procedures to maintain consistency throughout the run.

  • Yes. Recurring programs can be structured around established production specifications and schedules to provide consistent packaging output over time.

POINT-OF-PURCHASE

  • Yes. Displays can be configured to merchandise multiple product sizes, variations, or related items within one organized presentation.

  • Yes. Displays can be developed specifically for launches, promotional campaigns, seasonal programs, and limited-time retail initiatives.

  • Yes. Display dimensions and configurations can be developed around shelf space, countertop areas, endcaps, or other placement requirements.

  • Strategic product positioning, organization, visibility, and branded elements can help products stand out and create a stronger in-store presentation.