Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Thermoforming Solutions
Key Packaging has been a leader in the custom thermoforming industry since 1960, originally operating as Caribbean Manufacturing before incorporating as Key Packaging Co, Inc. in 1967. Our expertise lies in delivering high-quality thin-gauge thermoformed plastic packaging solutions tailored to meet the demands of diverse industries, including medical device, automotive, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, retail, electronic, and food sectors. With a state-of-the-art facility in Sarasota, Florida, we maintain a controlled-environment production area to meet the rigorous standards of medical device manufacturers. Our in-house engineering and tooling department enables rapid design development, sample prototyping, and production tooling, ensuring speed-to-market for our clients. Operating 18 thermoforming machines, we are among the largest custom thermoformers in the southeastern United States, strategically positioned to ensure timely deliveries with short lead times.Our guiding principles prioritize quality, customer improvement, supplier partnerships, and integrity, underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement in products and services. We view our employees as our greatest asset, leveraging their deep product knowledge and industry expertise to build our reputation. Our customer-centric approach focuses on understanding client needs to develop flexible, high-quality solutions that adapt to evolving production requirements. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations while ensuring sustainable business growth. This philosophy drives our dedication to innovation, sustainable design, and material selection expertise, helping clients reduce costs and meet environmental guidelines.
Services
Medical Device Packaging
Clamshell Packaging
Blister Packaging
Food Packaging
Packaging Design
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in custom thermoforming.
- Our in-house engineering department ensures rapid design and prototyping.
- We operate 18 thermoforming machines, one of the largest in the Southeast.
- We serve diverse industries with tailored packaging solutions.
- We prioritize sustainability and cost-effective material selection.
Services
Medical Device Packaging
We produce sterile medical trays, lids, and pouches in a controlled cleanroom environment. Our solutions ensure compliance with industry standards while protecting sensitive medical devices during transport and storage. Clients benefit from our precision engineering and decades of experience in healthcare packaging.
Clamshell Packaging
Our clamshell solutions include hinged fold-over, snap-shut, and tri-fold designs with options for RF sealing. These packages enhance product visibility while providing tamper-evident protection. Retailers appreciate the security and display advantages of our clamshell designs.
Blister Packaging
We manufacture face-seal, two-piece, trapped, and combo blisters with theft-resistant features. Our blister packaging combines durability with clear product visibility, meeting requirements for pharmaceutical and retail applications while maintaining product integrity.
Food Packaging
Our food-safe trays, lids, and inserts extend shelf life while maintaining freshness. Designed for various food products, these packages meet FDA regulations and offer durability during transportation and storage, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
Packaging Design
We provide end-to-end design services for innovative thermoformed packaging. From concept to production, our team optimizes designs for functionality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency, helping clients achieve market-ready solutions tailored to specific product requirements.
Questions
What industries does Key Packaging serve?
We serve medical device, automotive, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, retail, electronic, and food industries with custom thermoformed packaging solutions.
What materials do you work with?
We use HIPS, PVC, PET, PETG, RPET, PP, polyurethane, HDPE, and ABS for packaging solutions tailored to client needs.
Do you offer sustainable packaging options?
Yes, we consult on sustainable materials like RPET and PET to help clients meet environmental guidelines.
How quickly can you produce custom packaging?
Our in-house design and tooling department enables rapid prototyping and production with short lead times.
Where is Key Packaging located?
We are based in Sarasota, Florida, strategically positioned to serve customers across the Southeastern U.S.
