Fresh-Lock® Closures Launches Two Next-Gen Sliders for Safer and More Accessible Flexible Packaging
Introducing two closure systems designed to support the evolving needs of packaging for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, e-commerce, pet care, and more
APPLETON, Wis. – Presto Products Company’s Fresh-Lock® brand, a leader in reclosable flexible packaging technology, is introducing two new innovations that set the stage for the next generation of slider technology. The Fresh-Lock® Ergo Ultra slider enhances consumer accessibility with its contoured, easy-grip design, while the highly anticipated Child-Guard® Edge slider system brings child-resistant functionality to small-format pouches, unlocking new opportunities for flexible packaging.
Merging Sustainable Packaging Materials with Accessibility
Engineered to feel as good as it functions, the Fresh-Lock® Ergo Ultra technology combines a contoured, easy-grip polyethylene slider design with a smooth, reliable polyethylene track. Made with recyclable materials, Ergo Ultra supports mono-material pouch solutions. Its reduced scale size uses less material, delivering a sleek, low-profile format and enhanced sustainability.
Rendering of the Fresh-Lock® Ergo Ultra slider system
Innovation in Child-Resistance for Small-Format Pouches
Flexible packaging already offers brands lightweight, sustainable, e-commerce-ready solutions. However, until now, child-resistant slider formats were designed for larger pouches due to slider size and opening width constraints. Child-Guard® Edge was designed specifically for small-width pouches with high cycle counts. It features a reduced-scale slider and track that, when paired with compatible films and appropriate conversion methods, enables brands to create a broader range of child-resistant pouches. This design extends the benefits of slider reclosability—including visual affirmation, durability, and child-resistant functionality—into smaller-width pouches, while still delivering a convenient opening space. With Child-Guard® Edge, flexible packaging gains new design possibilities for regulated applications without sacrificing accessibility.
Child-Guard® Edge on a small-format flexible pouch
“The Fresh-Lock team is dedicated to driving innovation and advancing sustainability across the flexible packaging industry. No matter the market, if you have a product that needs reclosable packaging, we want to give you closure options that perform. That’s why we’re excited to bring Ergo Ultra and Child-Guard® Edge to select pouch converters and the broader marketplace,” said Todd Meussling, Fresh-Lock® Director of Business Development and Sustainability. “Ergo Ultra enhances accessibility for everyday consumers with sustainability benefits, and Child-Guard® Edge enables small-format, child-resistant pouches—unlocking new opportunities for brands to leverage the advantages of flexible packaging.”
For more information about the Fresh-Lock® Ergo Ultra and Child-Guard® Edge sliders, or to schedule an interview with a spokesperson, please contact the media representative listed below.
Fresh-Lock® closures is focused on enhancing sustainability for the flexible packaging industry. To ensure the needs of all product types and applications can be met, the team created and continues to expand their lineup of sustainable closures under the Fresh-Lock® 8000 Series. To learn more about sustainable press-to-close zippers and track and slider solutions, visit https://fresh-lock.com/.
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About Fresh-Lock® Flexible Packaging Closures
The Fresh-Lock® brand is the market leader in press-to-close zipper and track & slider reclosable solutions for flexible packaging. With a solution for practically any packaging need, our closures help drive consumer loyalty and brand differentiation through functional benefits. The Fresh-Lock team offers specialized packaging machinery and quality components for fast and efficient track and slider applications.
Our solutions include the child-resistant Child-Guard® slider and the Fresh-Lock® 8000 series, a line of sustainable closures designed for flexible packaging. The Fresh-Lock brand of products is designed and produced by Presto Products, a business of Reynolds Consumer Products.
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