Who We Are

• Technical consulting firm focused on food & beverage packaging
• 25+ years of industry experience across bottles, closures, and materials
• Led by hands-on packaging expert with deep manufacturing knowledge
• Support spans concept development through in-market troubleshooting

About The Founder

• 25+ years of food & beverage packaging experience with 35 U.S. patents in packaging
• B.S. and M.S. degrees in Plastics Engineering, MBA in Marketing Management
• Board of Directors, SPE Blow Molding Division
• Enjoys orienteering, biking, karate, and kayaking

What We Do

• Solve real-world packaging failures and performance issues
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency
• Support full packaging lifecycle from concept to commercialization
• Improve system performance across materials, components, and processes

Our Approach

• Deep technical investigations and case studies
• Evaluate materials, part design, and manufacturing conditions together
• Analyze system interactions across the full packaging process
• Focus on identifying and solving root causes

Proven Results

• Resolved carbonation loss caused by subtle preform defects
• Identified root causes of widespread closure cracking in market
• Delivered targeted fixes that improved product performance and reliability
• Enabled faster issue resolution through structured technical analysis

Development & Commercialization

• Help clients move from concept to market in compressed timelines
• Leverage existing assets to reduce capital investment
• Optimize packaging designs for real-world production conditions
• Successfully launched new beverage packaging systems in as little as 5 months

Materials & Innovation

• Experience across PET, HDPE, and PP systems
• Support lightweighting and sustainability initiatives
• Guide material transitions and performance optimization
• Improve durability, cost efficiency, and environmental impact

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Comprehensive closure training programs for industry teams
• Covers materials, design, manufacturing, and performance testing
• Designed for both experienced professionals and newcomers
• Delivered on-site or through flexible online sessions

Why TeckPac LC

• Solve problems faster with expert-level technical insight
• Make better packaging decisions backed by real data
• Reduce risk in development and production environments
• Deliver stronger, more reliable packaging solutions to market

More Info

TeckPac LC is a technical consulting firm focused on solving real-world challenges in food and beverage packaging. Led by industry expert Piaras de Cleir, the company brings over 25 years of experience working across bottles, closures, materials, and manufacturing systems. From early-stage development to troubleshooting issues in market, TeckPac LC supports clients at every stage of the packaging lifecycle.

What sets TeckPac LC apart is a deeply technical, hands-on approach. Rather than relying on assumptions, every engagement is grounded in detailed investigation—evaluating material selection, part design, manufacturing conditions, and system interactions. This approach has helped uncover and resolve complex issues such as carbonation loss in soft drink bottles caused by subtle preform defects, as well as widespread cracking in beverage closures driven by changes in materials and processing conditions. By identifying root causes—not just symptoms—TeckPac LC delivers solutions that are both effective and sustainable.

Beyond troubleshooting, TeckPac LC has a strong track record in packaging development and commercialization. The company has helped clients move from concept to market in compressed timelines by leveraging existing assets and optimizing design for manufacturability. In one case, a new beverage package was successfully developed and launched in just five months, reducing capital investment while accelerating speed to market.

TeckPac LC’s expertise spans a wide range of packaging formats and technologies, including injection and compression molded closures, blow-molded and injection stretch blow-molded bottles, thermoformed cups and tubs, and sealing technologies such as heat seal and ultrasonic systems. The firm also supports initiatives in lightweighting, sustainability, and material transitions across resins like PET, HDPE, and PP.

In addition to consulting, TeckPac LC offers one of the most comprehensive closure training programs in the industry. These sessions cover everything from the fundamentals of materials and design to advanced topics like manufacturing defects, capping systems, and performance testing. Designed for both experienced professionals and those new to packaging, the training can be tailored to specific teams and delivered on-site or online.

At its core, TeckPac LC exists to help companies solve problems faster, make better technical decisions, and bring stronger packaging solutions to market. Whether addressing a persistent quality issue, optimizing an existing system, or developing something entirely new, TeckPac LC provides the expertise and insight needed to get it right.