Closure Systems International Launches Defender-Lok™ CRC Product Line
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INDIANAPOLIS — Closure Systems International (CSI), a global leader in closure design and manufacturing, announces the launch of its new child-resistant closure (CRC) platform: Defender-Lok™. Engineered for OTC and nutraceutical applications, Defender-Lok delivers certified safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability in a drop-in, high-performance solution.
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Built for Line Efficiency and Compliance
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Defender-Lok is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing capping and filling lines—minimizing downtime, feeder jams, and sealing failures. The result: optimized production, simplified validation, and consistent throughput. The closures are certified child-resistant and senior-friendly, offering peace of mind to both manufacturers and consumers.
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'In the OTC and nutraceutical market, child-resistant closures demonstrate a brand's commitment to consumer safety and regulatory compliance. A well-engineered design meets the expectations of today's health-conscious shoppers, ensures compliance, and integrates seamlessly with high-speed filling and capping lines,' said Chuck Newswanger, Director, Global Commercial Innovation and Technical Development–Pharmaceutical Packaging at CSI.
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Key features of Defender-Lok include:
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Sustainability by Design
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With growing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements and state-level mandates like California's SB-54, sustainability is no longer optional. Defender-Lok is designed for material minimization—reducing resin use, shipping weight, and overall environmental impact. Select SKUs already exceed 2027 SB-54 targets, and all closures in the line can be produced using CSI's PolyCycle™ PCR resin, which is made from post-consumer content and fully recyclable.
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Backed by Global Scale and Technical Expertise
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CSI brings more than 90 years of experience and operates nine manufacturing sites across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, China, and Japan. All CRC products, including Defender-Lok, are manufactured in FSSC-22000 certified facilities with in-house tooling and R&D support. CSI also offers customers full application assistance, including on-site technical service, validation audits, and commercialization support.
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Defend Product Integrity – Lok In Performance
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