Drug Plastics and Glass Company

What Drug Plastics and Glass Company does

Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and closures founded in 1963 and headquartered in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in primary packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and lifestyle product industries, producing HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET bottles in cylinder, jar, oblong, oval, round, and square formats, alongside a portfolio of closures that includes patented child-resistant options (SecuRx®, Pop & Click™, Snap Cap, Squeeze and Turn, Palm and Turn) and dispensing systems (THUMBLE-EZY®). Its core technology is blow-molding plastic container production supported by in-house mold design, fabrication, qualification, and 3D-printed prototyping, with operations spanning six US manufacturing facilities (five bottle plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Pennsylvania (Elysburg), and South Carolina, plus closure plants in Arizona and Indiana, the latter two inherited from the 2001 Top Seal Corporation acquisition). Drug Plastics operates an ISO 15378:2017-certified quality management system with cGMP procedures, uses FDA-approved and ASTM-tested raw materials, and holds woman-owned business certification under Biesecker family leadership.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct, quote-based sales of bottles and closures sold as integrated packaging systems to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers across North America. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed, with payment terms of cash on order or net 30 days; the revenue model is essentially one-time product sales augmented by custom design services (in-house engineering, CAD, mold manufacturing, resin selection, and color matching). Its GTM motion is enterprise field sales with a boutique positioning — emphasizing responsiveness, personalized service, and direct customer relationships rather than distributor-led volume sales. The customer base spans prescription and OTC drug producers, vitamin and supplement manufacturers (tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies), and lifestyle product companies, with two primary segments (pharmaceutical and nutraceutical) treated as core revenue verticals.

Strategic positioning is built on three reinforcing pillars: (1) proprietary closure IP — particularly the SecuRx® child-resistant line, which materially expanded the company's pharmaceutical relevance post-2001; (2) regulatory and quality infrastructure (ISO 15378, cGMP, FDA-compliant materials) required for primary pharmaceutical packaging qualification; and (3) full integration of bottle and closure design, manufacturing, and qualification in-house, reducing customer switching risk. Growth levers in evidence include sustainability initiatives (SBTi commitment, advanced recycling, recycled/bioresin offerings), branded product line expansion (Ionic, Adina, Pharmasure), and continued product development. The company has not pursued external funding, M&A since 2001, or international geographic expansion, consistent with a controlled, family-ownership operating philosophy.

Name

Drug Plastics and Glass Company

Legal name

Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc.

Website

https://drugplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and closures serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and lifestyle product companies across North America through direct, quote-based sales and in-house blow-molding production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (32616)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Plastic bottles
• Child resistant closures
• Blow molding manufacturing
• Nutraceutical packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Boyertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plastic Bottle Sales: Manufacture and sale of plastic bottles in various shapes (cylinders, jars, oblong, oval, round, square) and materials (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET) for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and lifestyle products. Products are sold directly to customers with quote-based pricing.
2. Plastic Closure Sales: Manufacture and sale of plastic closures including child-resistant options (SecuRx®, Pop & Click™, Snap Cap, Squeeze and Turn, Palm and Turn) and standard options (Continuous Thread, Dispensing). Closures are designed to work with company's bottles for complete packaging systems.
3. Custom Design Services: In-house custom design services for bottles and closures, including design engineering, CAD product drawings, mold manufacturing, resin selection, color matching, and closure liner selection. Services provided as part of product engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical-grade plastic bottles and closures using blow molding processes in HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET materials. The company produces complete packaging systems (bottles plus matched closures) including child-resistant closures, dispensing closures, and continuous thread closures for prescription drugs, OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, and lifestyle products.

Product overview

Drug Plastics and Glass Co., Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical-grade plastic bottles and closures. The company operates as a boutique business focused exclusively on plastic bottles and closures for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and lifestyle products. The product portfolio centers on two core offerings: Plastic Bottles (available in cylinder, jar, oblong, oval, round, and square shapes, manufactured in HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET materials) and Plastic Closures (including SecuRx® Child Resistant closures, THUMBLE-EZY® Dispensing closures, Pop & Click™ Child Resistant, Snap Cap, Squeeze and Turn, Palm and Turn, and Continuous Thread styles). The bottles and closures are designed to work together as complete packaging systems. The company also offers custom design services with in-house engineering, 3D printing, and mold manufacturing capabilities. Key product lines include Artistic Series Wide-Mouth Rounds, Classic Series Wide-Mouth Rounds, Wide-Mouth Cylinders, Straight Sided Jars, Ionic Rounds, and Wide-Mouth Square Bottles. The company has over 60 years of manufacturing experience and operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecuRx: Proprietary child-resistant closure technology for pharmaceutical packaging applications
• THUMBLE-EZY
• Pop & Click
• Pharmasure
• Adina
• Ionic

Products and services

• Plastic Bottles Pharmaceutical-grade plastic bottles in cylinder, jar, oblong, oval, round, and square shapes manufactured from HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET resins for packaging solid dose and liquid pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and lifestyle products.
• Plastic Closures Plastic closure systems including continuous thread, child resistant, and dispensing closures designed to work with Drug Plastics bottles for complete packaging systems.
• SecuRx Child Resistant Closures Patented child resistant closure technology providing exceptional child resistance for prescription and self-care medications. Includes SecuRx, Specialty SecuRx, SecuRx GripMax, and SecuRx SMAT Cap variants.
• THUMBLE-EZY Dispensing Closures Proprietary dispensing closure system designed for easy product access, available in multiple sizes (38mm, 45mm, 53mm) with standard and raised ring variants.
• Pop & Click Child Resistant Closures Proprietary child resistant packaging system featuring Pop & Click closures designed for bottles, jars, and cylinders for solid dose products.
• Squeeze and Turn Child Resistant Closures 28mm Squeeze and Turn Child Resistant closures designed to work with Pharmaceutical Round bottles.
• Artistic Series Wide-Mouth Round Bottles Wide-mouth round bottles in capacities from 30cc to 4000cc for pharmaceutical and OTC medications, vitamins and supplements, made with HDPE.
• Classic Series Wide-Mouth Round Bottles Wide-mouth round bottles with rounded arch transition from side to flat shoulder, capacities from 30cc to 6000cc, available in HDPE and PET.
• Wide-Mouth Square Bottles Square bottles in sizes from 30cc to 1050cc for tablets, capsules, and softgels, made with HDPE resin.
• Ionic Rounds Bottles Round bottle series featuring distinguished pedestal and panel design in 5 sizes for tablets, capsules, softgels, and gummies, made with HDPE.
• Straight Sided Jars Wide-opening jars for prescription and OTC medications, vitamin tablets, capsules, softgels, ointments and powders, made with HDPE or PET.
• Custom Design Services In-house custom design services for bottles and closures including 3D printing for prototyping, CAD product drawings, mold manufacturing, resin selection, color matching, and closure liner selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Repeatable quality through commitment to strict cGMP procedures and ISO 15378 certification

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Top Seal CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn 2001, Drug Plastics purchased Top Seal Corporation with manufacturing sites in Phoenix, AZ and Edinburgh, IN. The acquisition brought the significant SecuRx® Closure line and closure manufacturing expertise. The company was initially branded as Top Seal® Corporation, a Drug Plastics Family Company, and fully integrated as Drug Plastics Closures by 2007.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a global leader in drug delivery and dispensing closures, including child-resistant and pharmaceutical closures. It is the most direct comparison for Drug Plastics' CR closure and bottle franchise serving pharma and consumer health customers.
• Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer manufactures primary packaging (bottles, containers, closures) for pharma and cosmetics globally. It directly competes with Drug Plastics in plastic primary containers and CR closures for prescription and OTC drugs.
• Alpha Packaging: Alpha Packaging manufactures PET and HDPE bottles and jars for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care markets in North America. It is a direct competitor in plastic primary containers for the same customer base Drug Plastics serves.
• TricorBraun: TricorBraun is a large North American rigid packaging distributor and converter serving pharma, nutraceutical, and consumer products. It directly overlaps with Drug Plastics' bottle and closure supply for OTC and supplement customers.
• Comar: Comar designs and manufactures plastic bottles, closures, and dispensing systems for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care markets. It directly competes with Drug Plastics on custom-molded bottles and CR closures.
• Mold-Rite Plastics: Mold-Rite Plastics (a subsidiary of Sanner) specializes in injection-molded closures, including child-resistant caps for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It directly competes with Drug Plastics' SecuRx, Pop & Click, and CR closure franchises.
• O.Berk Company: O.Berk is a North American distributor and packager of plastic bottles, jars, and closures for the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. It overlaps with Drug Plastics' pharma and lifestyle customer segments, primarily through distribution rather than proprietary tooling.

Broad incumbents

• West Pharmaceutical Services: West Pharmaceutical Services supplies primary packaging, delivery systems, and injectable components to pharma. It overlaps with Drug Plastics on primary containment and closure solutions, though it is more oriented toward injectable and elastomeric formats.
• Berry Global (Amcor Berry): Berry Global (now combined with Amcor) is one of the largest plastic packaging manufacturers, with a substantial healthcare and pharma bottle/closure portfolio. It competes with Drug Plastics across HDPE/PET bottles and closures but serves many more end markets.
• SCHOTT Pharma: SCHOTT Pharma is a major primary packaging manufacturer for injectables, vials, and ampoules in glass and polymer. It competes with Drug Plastics for primary packaging specification wins in pharma, though it is more focused on glass and high-value injectables.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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