Qualifying a second Flip-off cap supplier : which are the best options

When strategically it becomes mandatory to qualify and potentially source from a new Push-Off/ Flip-off cap manufacturer, there are several options you may want to consider. In this article, you will find most of what you can expect within this journey. You will also find out what some of your peers have been through.

Sourcing aluminum pharmaceutical vial crimp cap and flip-off cap options

This is an overview of the crimp cap suppliers around the globe… as a professional you may already have experienced another option and we recommend you could share it with us.

USA, Europe crimp flip-off cap supplier review :

There are common characteristics and manufacturing practices shared between Europe and USA. Regardless of the aesthetics which may be identical we recommend you inquire and even challenge what you cant’ see. Most if not all Flip-off cap manufacturers in western countries do control, not only their inhouse processes, but the processes of their suppliers extended by a perfect traceability of all raw material components coming into play.  This aspect is definitely a given from western firms. Also, labels, accreditations and certifications are requested and controlled both by governmental and nongovernmental reliable sanitary services.

Which challenges you may face by choosing a supplier of crimp caps from exotic East and Far East  countries ?

Far from trying to discredit any flip-off cap manufacturer, we recommend you invest time and resources  achieving a much deeper selection process than what you would do selecting a western supplier. Your primary concern should be to verify all official certifications, diplomas, labels. As an example, still in the recent past many fake REACH certifications were supplied without any sort of control from some unethical companies. Although the consequences may seem minimal in the case of a fakeREACH certification, it is the entire manufacturing process, supplies included which is potentially exposing you to severe legal and sanitary issues.

Selection process to secure and optimise your benefits

We anticipate that if you are reading this article, you may have done this job already so we recommend you skip to the next step :  Find out more

 If you are new or have inherited a supplier portfolio, we believe you can benefit from the following:

Why do we recommend focusing on a short list of “state of the art” crimp cap suppliers ?

Sourcing a flip-off cap or a crimp car from reliable suppliers must be your utmost priority. Within the course of achievement of this task, you will obviously save time and money. Moreover, these savings will remain during the entire life of the product.

Indeed, as you have invested in a secured crimp cap source, you don’t have to worry about facing later expensive quality issues such as product recalls and user indemnity compensation nor legal expenditures. 

Your product and your brand image are too valuable to put at risk sourcinging from potential unreliable sources.

Which benefits beyond quality and service level are you entitled to expect ?

The benefits of sourcing a western crimp cap manufacturer beyond quality and service will depend on the type of supplier you are selecting.

If you select a large firm, you will get the benefits of your supplier’s formats, norms, rules and processes. Depending on your own size, you might be a small or very small customer with the risk of not weighting  much as a customer.

To avoid such a situation you may want to select a medium size flip-off cap manufacturer where you can expect to be visible and recognised in your specificity. We won’t stress enough the importance of finding the supplier who is able to include your specific company, market and competitive needs within his manufacturing and supplying process.

Securing your supply of a Flip-Off cap is not just a sourcing strategy, it can bring much more !

Opening the door to a new pharmaceutical packaging supplier opens many opportunities beyond the possible cost savings and security of supply contingency. Let’s see what you, your company and even your brand could gain.

A strong a long-term business partnership

There is no price for a long-term business partnership. The efficiency of working with tuned processes is unbelievably cost effective and stress less.  Both teams know how to work efficiently together and generate hidden benefits and value added in the process.

The opportunity to link with companies sharing the same values

Sharing the same Corporate Social Responsibility objectives becomes mandatory within your entire supply chain.  This is not a given with some companies who may not have the same ethical nor process control and government laws.

Ready to select your new flip-off cap supplier ?

Surely you remain the one on which the responsibility will fall. Therefore, we recommend you take the time to read our article where we review some key elements you may want to consider within your final selection process and decision making : Find out more  

The Flip-Off are a lot of benefits