Stock Supply Chain Has Limitations in Times of Crisis

An economic downturn can have a grave impact on your business, especially if your logistics network and product manufacturing lines are hinged upon stock products.… Read More

Sustainable Materials for Pouch Fitments / Weld Spouts

Recently a customer asked, “Can you make fitments from sustainable materials?” Our answer based on our research, is yes we can. We have been testing… Read More

First Step in Weld Spout Inserting

There are many reasons to learn about spouted pouches. You may be considering spouted pouches for your product or to explore if inserting fitments as… Read More

Pouch Manufacturing Transferred from Overseas to the U.S.A.

ZiEn has introduced flexible packages and pouches in a market that bottles typically dominate. For this innovative transition to flexible packaging to be successful, it… Read More

Pressure Washer Pump Saver & Conditioner Pouch

ZIEn, Inc. of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and HQC Inc. of Oswego Illinois co developed a unique patent pending weld spout/pouch fitment. ZIEn, Inc. is both a… Read More

Make the Most of Different Pouch Materials

HQC innovation, testing and research achieve function and compatibility for wide-ranging pouch fitments/weld spouts Manufacturing pouch fitments/weld spouts today calls for even greater ingenuity and… Read More

Should your new product introduction use pre-made fitmented / spouted pouches or form fill seal?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of pre-made pouches and form fill seal? This question has been the cause of much consternation among packaging professionals… Read More

Greater Resources for Your Interest in Pouch Fitment/Weld Spout Insertion

HQC installs automated pouch fitment insertion machine to benefit converters, end users, and film & design firms alike At HQC, our goal is to assist… Read More

Filling the Gaps in Spouted-Pouch Performance

HQC provides vital insight into pouch fitment/weld spout inserting As a convenience to our customers, HQC has always offered manual or semi-automatic pouch fitment /… Read More

Creating Ways to Fit Your Product

HQC still expanding its range of continuous thread (CT) closures  Nearly a decade ago, a business was starting to run into issues with the manufacturing… Read More