Multi-pack explained

A multi-pack also known as multipack is packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages.

Functions

Multi-packs can be used to:

• Combine several items for a larger unit of sale, often with a reduced individual cost
• Provide a package handle to conveniently carry several items
• Help prevent package pilferage
• Provide a tamper indicating seal
• Reduce environmental impact of secondary packaging^[1]
• Keep items clean^[2]
• Obscure the bar codes on the individual combined items and provide a new one for the multi-pack

Methods

A wide variety of materials and procedures are available to combine items or packages into a multi-pack.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]} This can include shrink film, pressure sensitive tape, paper overwrap, adhesives, paperboard carriers, plastic clips, etc.

Beverages

Beverage cans and bottles are sold in multi-packs such as six-packs, twelve-packs, and cases of 24.^[7] These can be paperboard baskets, paperboard overwraps and cartons, corrugated fiberboard boxes, HDPE plastic handles, six-pack rings, and shrink packs.

Other uses

A wide variety of items and packages are combined into multi-packs for sale.

Gallery

See also

• Shrink wrap
• Plastic wrap
• Plastic bag

References

• Soroka, W, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology", IoPP, 2002,
• Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009,

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leaner and Greener . Beverage World . 2011-07-01 . 2011-10-19.
2. Web site: Third Party Testing: 6Pak Can Carriers Provide 95-98% More Protection . PakTech . 2011-07-01 . 2011-10-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111114185446/http://www.paktech-opi.com/company/media.php . 2011-11-14 . dead .
3. US. 5685428. Unitary Package. 1997-11-11. The Procter and Gamble Co.. Herbers. Dennis Michael. Erspamer. John Paul. Dirksing. William Paul.
4. US. 5409127. Multi-pack container assembly. 1995-04-25. Berry Iowa Corp.. Stratford. James T.. Schoonveld. Alan H.. Weaver. David A..
5. US. 5667070. Device for carrying containers. 1997-09-16. Riverwood International Corp.. Miret. Emili Requena.
6. US. 5788302. Bottle carrier. 1997-09-16. The Coca-Cola Company. Barrash. Marshall J.. Ferguson. Earl B..
7. Web site: Interest In Multipacks Picks Up . Food & Beverage Packaging . 2011-02-01 . 2011-05-02.