3M Primary Packaging Products and Accessories

Packaging is the one piece of branding that has the honor and the privilege of living alongside the consumer in their home. The consumer’s experience with that package is important:
 

• 60 percent of consumers purchased a product because of packaging functionality¹
• 57 percent of consumers who are completely satisfied with packaging are more likely to purchase and use a product frequently²

Reclosure plays an outsized role in consumer acceptance of packaging due to two important trends: snackification and freshness. Through our research we found that:
 

• 48 percent of US consumers between 18-34 prefer eating meals on the go³
• 44 percent of US consumers said convenience is more important than cuisine⁴
• 68 percent of consumers identified freshness as a key packaging feature⁵

Consumers frequently eat on-the-go and demand freshness in their products. The only way to satisfy this need is through reclosure. However, reclosure performance is still not where it needs to be. Only 48 percent of consumers are satisfied with current reclose/reseal options.⁶

With this understanding of the needs and limitations of the market, 3M built a reclosure that meets the needs of both consumers (easy to close, has a closure cue and works over time) and manufacturers (easy and fast to apply, consumer friendly).

As the world leader in micro hook production for the diaper industry, 3M leveraged one of its core competencies to develop the hook-to-hook 3M™ Grip Lock Strip. This new technology is designed with both consumers and manufacturers in mind. It is up to 60 percent thinner than the competition, enabling faster run rates and machine modifications for manufacturers. The closure also offers easy open-and-close performance and tactile feel for consumers.

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1. Packaging Matters Report – Westrock

2. Creating Customer Engagement with Flexible Packaging Report –  ProAmpac

3. Creating Customer Engagement with Flexible Packaging Report –  ProAmpac

4. Creating Customer Engagement with Flexible Packaging Report –  ProAmpac

5. Heightening the Consumer Experience with Improved Pouch Functionality Report –  ProAmpac

6. Creating Customer Engagement with Flexible Packaging Report –  ProAmpac