How RSP Created a Successful Manufacturing Partnership with PAQ
CASE STUDIES
How RSP Created a Successful Manufacturing Partnership with PAQ
Client Overview
PAQ’s Role as a Premier Packaging Provider
Origins of the PAQ‑RSP Partnership
PAQ is a premier pre‑roll packaging provider serving brands across the United States and Canada. Their products are child resistant under CFR 1700 standards, as well as water resistant, crush proof, and odor resistant. PAQ partners with major brands selling millions of products annually, with production carried out by RSP at its facilities in China and shipped directly into retail distribution channels.
How the Manufacturing Partnership Started
PAQ initially contacted RSP in 2017 to produce the now industry‑leading JPAQ enclosure. At a time when PAQ was a start‑up entering a competitive segment of pre‑roll packaging, RSP provided a production quote that aligned with the company’s needs. PAQ’s product met a clear market demand by enabling retailers to sell five pre‑rolls in a child‑resistant multipack, a significant enhancement over the single pre‑roll format previously dominant in the industry. PAQ selected RSP for its combination of USA‑based customer service and offshore pricing through controlled low‑cost factories in China
Perfecting the Product
Once engaged, RSP and PAQ collaborated to refine the functionality and saleability of the JPAQ product. RSP conducted a comprehensive design review and suggested modifications to improve usability and child‑resistance compliance. RSP also tested various polypropylene blends to achieve the optimal balance of flexibility and rigidity for performance. PAQ valued the ability to visit RSP’s factories in China to work closely with the engineering and production teams during the research and development process
Partnership Success
Since the launch of the JPAQ, RSP has manufactured millions of cases sold throughout the U.S. and Canada. Building on this success, RSP engineered and developed the JPAQ Duo and JPAQ Trio products—smaller multipack variants designed to hold two or three pre‑rolls, respectively. The principles that made the original JPAQ successful informed these new designs, and RSP’s experience enabled accelerated engineering and prototyping, facilitating faster go‑to‑market timing.
Sustainable Manufacturing Initiatives
PAQ and RSP share a commitment to environmental consciousness. Through RSP’s partnership with Oceanworks to utilize ocean‑reclaimed and recycled materials, the collaboration has already removed thousands of pounds of plastic from the ocean. PAQ and RSP continue to explore long‑term use of eco‑friendly materials, including blends containing plant‑based fibers such as hemp, jute, and bamboo, to support sustainability goals
Ongoing Relationship
PAQ and RSP have built a strong business relationship that continues to grow. Both parties anticipate further collaboration on new products and innovations, extending their successful partnership well into the future.