South Carolina -- A new Public Television segment filmed on May 6, 2026, at Sterling Contract Packaging's South Carolina facility examines how consolidating packaging design, engineering, and manufacturing under one operator is reshaping healthcare product distribution. The feature, part of the nationally syndicated "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" series, positions single-source packaging models as an alternative to fragmented, multi-vendor supply chains that have historically caused delays and compliance failures in the medical device and OTC pharmaceutical sectors.
Fragmented supply chains drive costly delays and compliance failures
When product design, material sourcing, and assembly occur across separate vendors, communication gaps frequently trigger production delays, packaging defects, or regulatory non-compliance, according to the segment. Centralizing structural design, material selection, and cleanroom-level packaging under a single management system is presented as a way to cut unexpected costs and improve product traceability.
Sterling Contract Packaging highlighted as turnkey model spanning 30-plus years
The segment showcases Sterling Contract Packaging's full-continuum approach, from initial package design and structural engineering through final manufacturing and shipping logistics. "With more than 30 years in this business, we feel that the Sterling CPI success story is worth sharing," said Michael Hastings, President and CEO of Sterling Contract Packaging. The company markets this model as enabling faster market delivery for healthcare brands without the capital burden of expanding internal facilities.
Tariffs and sustainability pressures push brands toward domestic, eco-conscious production
The feature points to trade fluctuations, international tariff adjustments, and rising material costs as forces pushing healthcare brands toward domestically anchored, environmentally responsible packaging. Consumer demand for reduced plastic use and recyclable components is cited as requiring continuous investment in flexible manufacturing equipment, material testing, and agile design frameworks to meet both environmental expectations and product protection standards.