Tailored Blister Card Packaging Designs

QPI’s thermoform blister card packaging maximizes product presentation and shelf appeal through precise engineering and customization. We create designs for products of multiple sizes, reinforcing brand messaging with sealed paperboard backs behind vacuum/pressure-formed shells. Each design undergoes rigorous testing for optimal manufacturability and performance.
Industry Applications
Our solutions excel across multiple Wisconsin sectors, each receiving specialized attention and expertise:
- Pharmaceuticals: QPI delivers pristine, tamper-evident packaging to safeguard individual doses. Our designs incorporate clear product information and meet stringent industry requirements.
- Electronics: QPI packaging securely showcases small components and accessories while preventing static buildup and protecting sensitive items.
- Cosmetics: We raise product visibility while preventing contamination, elevate brand aesthetics and maintain product integrity.
- Consumer Goods: QPI packaging balances security with accessibility. We create displays to catch consumer attention and drive purchase decisions.
Common Blister Card Types We Produce

Thermoform Blister Packs
Pharmaceuticals (pills, tablets), small electronics, toys and personal care items.

Face Seal Blister
Small, lightweight products, high-volume items, toys, stationery and cosmetics.

Full Face Seal Blister
Products needing extra protection, items requiring better visual presentation, electronics accessories and higher-value small goods.

Trapped Blister
Eco-friendly packaging needs, products requiring less plastic, items needing tamper-resistance and office supplies.

Full Card Blister
Products needing enhanced security, items requiring full visibility, retail goods with detailed information cards and electronics.

Clamshell
Food packaging (fruits, vegetables, deli items), take-away containers, valuable products needing tamper-resistance and retail items requiring standalone display.
Additional Blister Styles & Custom Components
Fold-Over Blister Cards
A single-piece hinged card that securely traps the blister. Provides full-color graphics on both sides, with optional fluted boards for added strength and durability.
Slide Packs
A reusable blister and card combination where the blister functions as a tray, allowing the card to slide in and out. Ideal for lightweight items, product samples, or applications requiring resealable access.
Insert & Header Cards
Custom-printed cards that enhance branding and product visibility. Commonly paired with clamshells, trapped blisters, side blisters, or bagged packaging to provide more design space and product information.
QPI’s Advanced Blister Card Design Features
Custom Printing & Coating Options
QPI produces blister cards with tailored finishes to highlight your brand and support product integrity.
- CMYK & Pantone Printing: Print crisp, consistent color using full-color CMYK or match brand tones with Pantone ink systems.
- Foil Stamping: Add visual interest with matte, metallic or holographic foil designs across your blister card surface.
- Specialty Coatings: Choose from gloss, matte, soft touch, textured or UV spot coatings for added protection and style.
- Printed Accents: Incorporate branded graphics, product illustrations or textured finishes on insert cards or header elements to enhance visual appeal and recognition.
Our team works with you to combine materials, coatings and card options to meet your packaging goals with precision and clarity.
Security & Convenience
We prioritize security through innovative tamper-evident features. Our designs incorporate advanced protection measures while maintaining consumer-friendly access. Each package undergoes thorough testing to meet security standards without compromising usability.
Elevating Brand Visibility
QPI transforms packaging into a strategic branding tool. Our transparent blisters highlight products clearly, while customized card designs deliver strong brand cues and product information. Our team collaborates with you to maximize surface space and connect visual design with shelf performance.
Durability & Aesthetic Appeal
Our manufacturing precision delivers consistent quality and durability, robust protection throughout the supply chain and professional aesthetics. Every package meets stringent standards for structural integrity and visual appeal. Our quality control process guarantees excellence in every shipment.
Comprehensive Retail Solutions Beyond Blister Card Packaging
QPI manufactures more than just high-quality blister packaging. We provide complete retail packaging systems built to support your product from concept to shelf. Our team also designs printed insert cards for clamshells and slide packs, thermoformed trays for product assembly or in-store displays and folded header cards for bagged goods on hang hooks. Every product packaging solution is built to match your brand, support merchandising strategies and improve your product’s market presence, whether you're packaging small electronics, food, cosmetics or consumer goods.
Why Partner With QPI?
QPI has been an integrated packaging solutions provider offering unique, single-source solutions for dynamic brands and retail leaders since 1985. We are centrally located in Wisconsin and close to two-thirds of retail distribution centers east of the Mississippi River. Our focus on sustainability, quality and safety provides a total packaging solution from concept development to distribution.