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A Cost-Effective Filling Solution for Indie Skincare Brands
May 13, 2025
Flexible, Reliable, and Built for Beauty Entrepreneurs
Menotrs for Makers by Adelphi Manufacturing know that third-party manufacturers often come with large minimum order quantities and high per-unit costs. That’s why many beauty entrepreneurs are choosing to bring production in-house – and how the Response Benchtop Filler became a trusted solution within the space.
“My manufacture increased their minimum order quantity from 200 to 1,000 of each product. So this caused a bit of a problem for me.” – Amy of MOOSKIN
Machine Filling that’s Not Daunting
One of the greatest strengths of the Response Benchtop Filler is its intuitive design. It doesn’t require a technical background or industrial experience to operate. The filler is first pre-programmed to your desired weight or volume, the bottle is placed underneath the nozzle, and the foot pedal is pressed once to fill the container. This simplicity allows skincare founders to focus their energy on formulation and quality, not machinery setup or operator training.
“Put the bottle under the nozzle, and push the foot pedal to the weight or ratio or size or millilitre that you want in your pot. A phenomenal piece of equipment.” – Amy of MOOSKIN
Made for Small Spaces
Many indie skincare brands start at home or in compact studios where space is tight. The Response Benchtop Filler was created with these producers in mind. Powerful and sturdy, it’s compact enough to operate on something as small as a dining table. Despite its modest footprint, it’s built with industrial-grade quality, offering long-term reliability without the need for a dedicated production room.
“One of my biggest concerns was how messy it would be when you’ve got this hopper with giant tubs of product. I’m not a manufacturer and I’m doing it in my dining room, but it’s really easy, I was able to clean it all out in my kitchen sink.” – Amy of MOOSKIN
An Alternative to Outsourcing
When a contract manufacturer raises their minimum order quantity, it can immediately push small brands into a corner. Not only does that increase the cost of production, it also creates challenges with warehousing and inventory risk. By utilising an in-house solution like the Response Benchtop Filler, producers have found they can save substantial money per unit — in some cases, reducing their production costs by up to £1 per bottle.
These savings stack up quickly, especially for businesses producing several hundred or a thousand units per month. When calculated over time, the cost of the machine pays for itself far sooner than expected — often within a few production cycles.
“I’m not a big enough company to be ordering 1,000 of each product, not yet, we will be, but fundamentally right now that comes with a high cost but it also comes with high storage cost as well.” – Amy of MOOSKIN
UK-Based Support You Can Rely On
Adelphi’s UK-based service stands out. Our team is quick to respond, whether by phone, email, or even in person. We’re also active within the small business space, attending events and giving talks on all things scaling, filling and production.
This kind of direct, reliable customer service gives small business owners peace of mind, especially when they’re managing the entire supply chain on their own.
“It’s been so lovely working with Dean and the whole team. I needed to speak to one of the engineers who came back to me super quickly.” – Amy of MOOSKIN
Testimonial – Amy Lewis of MOOSKIN
When Amy Lewis, founder of the MOOSKIN saw her manufacturer suddenly raise minimum order quantities from 200 to 1,000 units per product, she faced a decision familiar to many small business owners: scale prematurely or lose control.
Rather than compromise, she decided to give the Response Benchtop Filler a go.
“I managed to create 600 products that fundamentally would have cost me nearly £1 each to pay someone else to manufacture… if you do the maths, the machine will pay for itself really soon.”
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