More Bottles, Less Labor: California Custom Products Polishes Their Packaging with Induction Sealers
Growing a business from a one-bedroom apartment into a supplier of over 100,000 bottles requires a great product and the ability to scale to meet consumer demand. In its early years, California Custom Products quicky established a glowing reputation for high quality metal polishes, waxes, deoxidizers, and cleaners for boat, airplane, and trucks. Today, the company’s products are shipped across the globe through distributors, online retailers, Amazon, and a network of customers who trust the company’s formulations.
For owner Roger Fayman, success has always come from creating products that deliver results.
“In the metal polish industry, everyone says it’s just the same stuff in a different bottle. Then they try our product and realize it’s not the same stuff. That’s what’s kept us in business all these years. Our product performs.” While the product in the bottles performed, the company also learned that the quality of the bottle and cap were essential for packaging success.
Induction Sealing & Sourcing the Right Materials
California Custom Products has a long history with Enercon equipment. More than 30 years ago, when the company was operating in California, Roger was first introduced to Enercon induction sealing technology. The company used an Enercon Super Seal™ Jr. for years and even operated a water-cooled induction sealer.
When the team encountered difficulty achieving consistent seals, they initially moved away from induction sealing and started using caps with plugs. Later, they discovered that the problem had not been caused by induction sealing at all, but by poor and inconsistent bottle quality. After switching to a higher-quality bottle supplier, they successfully returned to induction sealing with their upgrade to an Enercon Super Seal™ 400 induction cap sealer, integrating it directly into California Custom’s production line.
That experience reinforces an important lesson for all manufacturers considering induction sealing: successful sealing depends on the entire packaging system working together. Bottle quality, cap specifications, liner selection, and induction sealing setup all play critical roles in achieving reliable seals. Even the best sealing equipment cannot consistently overcome deficiencies in packaging components. By partnering with suppliers that provide consistent, high-quality materials, manufacturers can maximize sealing performance, reduce troubleshooting, and improve overall packaging reliability.
“The new Super Seal™ is set up right at the beginning of the labeling machine. It’s perfect,” says Roger. Today, the company uses the Super Seal™ 400 to seal its polishes, waxes, deoxidizers, and cleaners packaged in 12-ounce F-style bottles with 24 mm and 38 mm continuous thread caps.
Simple, Reliable Operation
For busy production teams, reliability and ease-of-use matter. According to Roger, the Super Seal™ delivers both.
“Push a button and it turns on; push a button and it turns off. It’s a no-brainer. It’s the least of our concerns or issues. You turn it off and go home at night.”
That simplicity allows the production team to focus on making and packaging products rather than worrying about sealing equipment.
Just as important, Roger values the support he receives from Enercon whenever questions arise.
“My experience with Enercon has been great. Just great. Everyone has been really good. Any questions, I can call anytime and talk to someone.”
Bottom Line Labor and Production Savings
The induction sealer produces a hermetic seal that ensures California Custom Products will not leak during transit – a critical requirement across their distribution networks. However, the induction sealer also contributes to productivity and efficiency at-scale to meet their consumer demands.
Since installing the in-line Super Seal™, California Custom has reduced labor requirements on the production floor and can now package more bottles in less time.
“There are savings in time and labor. It now takes less time to produce more bottles,” confirms Fayman.
A Company Built on Faith, Performance, and Hard Work
Throughout its growth, California Custom Products has remained grounded in the values that helped launch the business decades ago. Fayman’s faith plays a central role in the company. During the early days of the pandemic, Roger began including Bible verses on his product labels, referencing 2 Chronicles 7:14.
The company also maintains a hands-on culture. Despite being the owner, Roger remains actively involved in production rather than spending his days behind a desk. He jokes that, like the character in The Wizard of Oz, he is often “the man behind the curtain.”
That work ethic, combined with a commitment to product performance, continues to drive the company forward.
Recommending Enercon
After decades of experience with Enercon equipment, Roger has no hesitation recommending the company to others considering induction sealing.
“I would recommend Enercon to anyone who is doing induction seals.”
For California Custom Products, the Enercon Super Seal™ has become a dependable part of his packaging operation in helping the company increase production efficiency, reduce labor demands, and continue delivering high-performing products to customers around the world.
