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elcome to the May issue of Green Packaging International. At a time when the demand

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for sustainably-produced packaging

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is growing. Right now, we are also witnessing a rise in corporate expenditure on R&D, targeting key areas such as

Industry News

Global mould specialist dexter MT new partner in PulPac’s expanding Dry Molded Fiber network

pharmaceuticals, beauty products, food and confectionary.

Reducing the reliance on plastic packaging and solving customers’

packaging challenges is driving investment in design and recyclability of paper-based packaging. The move away from plastic has also seen major producers of paper-based alternatives increase capacity to meet demand.

Recycling of raw materials and their reuse is undoubtedly the key to achieving a circular packaging economy for the future, with paper

Antalis Packaging

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Antalis sponsors student packaging design competition

and fibre innovations playing a significant role in the replacement of

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plastics in many industry sectors.

Environmental impact is a growing factor when selecting a solution – both at government and consumer levels – for plastic replacement, but whilst the transition to the circular economy won’t be achieved

Amcor’s new LifeSpan Performance Paper - a unique breakthrough for recyclable packaging solutions

overnight, we are heading in the right direction.

Vince Maynard

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Global mould specialist dexter MT new partner in PulPac’s expanding Dry Molded Fiber network

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exter Mould Technology,

patented by PulPac, is available

specialist in designing,

to converters, brands and partners

developing, and building

that seek to be part of the transition

high quality moulds for the

towards truly sustainable fiber-based

thermoforming process,

packaging. Besides unmatched

has joined PulPac’s worldwide

sustainability features the unique

network supporting the dry molded

fiber forming technology offers unit

fiber community.

economics competitive enough to make a viable shift from single-use

In a world searching for alternatives

plastics to fiber-based alternatives.

to plastics, the market pull for

“Converters all over the world are

Dry Molded Fiber is enormous.

To effectively scale and support

ready and eager to develop their

converters in the transition to the

business with fiber-based alternatives. dexter MT is a recognised and

new technology, PulPac continuously expands the network of preferred

of innovative and proficient leaders.

sustainable packaging. By applying

established toolmaker that brings

partners and suppliers. dexter Mould

Innovation is part of our daily work

our expertise and craftmanship in

world-leading knowledge, experience

Technology, specialist in designing,

and doing business sustainably is a

mould making to this pioneering

of high-quality mould-making and

developing, and building high-quality

given. By working closely and in long-

technology we can support existing

capacity to the Dry Molded Fiber

moulds for the thermoforming

term partnerships with our customers,

and new customers in their transition

network. By working together, we

process, now becomes part of this

we know what the market needs.

to fiber-based alternatives,” said

can scale quickly and give converters

global network of leaders supporting

The packaging industry is changing,

Jeroen Berns, Sales Manager at dexter

access to quality-assured production

the Dry Molded Fiber community.

and we strongly believe in Dry

Mould Technology.

tools,” explained Sanna Fager, Chief

“We are excited to join this network

Molded Fiber as a new standard for

Dry Molded Fiber, invented and

Smurfit Kappa becomes the first vegan-certified packaging company The Vegan Society has been helping

using corrugated solutions, which are

are all sourced from eco-conscious

individuals identify plant-based

both vegan and environmentally-

suppliers and free from animal

products since 1990. In recent weeks,

friendly.

products. It supplies a wide range of

Smurfit Kappa are proud to

Smurfit Kappa has become the first

vegan-approved packaging options,

packaging company to become vegan-

be Europe’s leading corrugated

which are suitable for many products

certified. Smurfit Kappa obtaining

packaging supplier, and one of

including fashion, cosmetics, food,

the Vegan Society trademark also

the most reputable paper-based

drinks and more.

marks the huge milestone of 60,000

packaging providers in the world.

products registered with the scheme.

Operating across 36 countries, with

hard to produce products which are

No other packaging companies

48,000 employees, and more than

vegan-certified by The Vegan Society,

are registered with the Vegan

350 packaging plants, who better to

but then packaging them in boxes

Trademark and it has been made

take the title as the first ever certified

and bags which don’t follow the

possible for Smurfit Kappa thanks

vegan packaging solutions provider.

same guidelines. Now, Smurfit Kappa

All products with the Vegan

to the Markham Vale site in the

Many businesses are working

can offer the opportunity to have

United Kingdom. Its vegan-certified

Trademark are produced using

vegan-certified packaging to match

packaging products are produced

paper, glue, starch and inks which

vegan-certified products.

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Mondi has food industry wrapped with two sustainable packaging launches at Anuga FoodTec

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ondi, a global leader in

resealable functions. This aids

(PP). Featuring a printed top web and

packaging and paper,

convenience and ease of portion

a complementary thermoformable

is highlighting the

control while also reducing food

semi rigid bottom web, the fully

need for innovative

waste.

recyclable packaging weighs around

PerFORMing Monoloop is a

packaging solutions in

30% less than a comparable polyester

the fresh food industry by introducing

formable and recyclable paper-based

(PET) tray at the same thickness

two new recyclable packaging

solution for sliced food such as cheese

while offering the same high level of

products – a paper-based tray and

or meat. The paper tray with a barrier

product protection. The innovative

a semi-rigid plastic tray – at Anuga

layer is combined with a plastic top

solution can substitute the industry

FoodTec.

web solution, allowing excellent

standard of multi-material non-

product protection while reducing

recyclable PET trays and is available

from spoiling, the packaging industry

plastic use. The barrier layer can be

with a range of features like easy-peel

plays a key role. Mondi has developed

easily separated from the paper tray

for convenient opening and reclosure.

two new solutions to protect fresh

so that all elements can be disposed

Thomas Kahl, Head of Sustainable

food contents at every stage of the

of in the correct waste streams

Packaging Solutions, FMCG &

manufacturing and logistics process,

separately. PerFORMing Monoloop,

Industrial Channels, Mondi, said:

launching these new food packaging

ensuring they last longer through

certified recyclable by Institute cyclos-

“Sustainability is front and centre

solutions at the Anuga FoodTec where

clever design and the potential to

HTP, offers high flexibility for the food

when we design new solutions, using

Mondi is exhibiting for the first time”.

apply MAP (modified atmosphere

manufacturer, as it is suitable for a

paper where possible and plastic

packaging) to extend the shelf-life.

range of depths and forms on existing

when useful. We think deeply about

sustainable food packaging solutions

The packaging inhibits exposure to

lines.

materials and take a holistic approach

at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne,

that supports the development of

Germany, from 26 to 29 April, 2022,

When it comes to preventing food

Mono Formable PP is a recyclable

elements such as moisture, gases

Mondi exhibited its portfolio of

and grease, and actively encourages

high barrier MAP solution, created

sustainable systems and circular

and also had members of the team

correct consumer use, through

from mono-material polypropylene

economies. We are pleased to be

speaking at the show.

Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower portfolio helps eCommerce sales bloom Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower portfolio is

suggests, a flower box that is slender

plants often arrived at their destination

periods of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s

helping customers to capitalise on the

enough to go through the letterbox.

damaged with the soil overturned.

Day.

growth in demand for eCommerce

This, like the entire range of solutions,

Smurfit Kappa found the right answer

flower orders which emerged during

supports fast product delivery through

and designed the packaging that best

Arco Berkenbosch, Vice-President

the pandemic. The customisable

increased packing efficiency whether

suits our needs – versatile, functional

of Innovation and Development at

portfolio includes nine sustainable

the process is handled internally or

and, above all, protective to guarantee

Smurfit Kappa, said: “Flowers are

packaging solutions ideal for shipping

outsourced to a third party.

delivery without surprises.”

becoming less event driven and

Horticultural, a city garden in Rome

bouquets and potted plants.

more of a day-to-day treat. Our new

which developed an eCommerce

with UK supermarket chain Waitrose

eFlower product range offers exciting,

stand-out products is the WOW Bloom

channel for its flowers and plants

to set up the packaging lines for its

innovative and sustainable packaging

Box which creates a positive unboxing

during lockdown, has been using

online specialist shops which provide

solutions that can be tailored to the

experience, alongside increased brand

Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower Gift Pack

flowers, wine and pet products.

specific needs of our customers.

perception, making it the perfect

to ensure that even the most fragile

Waitrose’s premium brand identity

eCommerce solution for online flower

products reach their customers in

was successfully represented in its

protection for the flowers and plants

gifts.

perfect condition. Owner Marine

new sustainable packaging which

and a delightful unboxing experience

Schneider said: “We realised that the

was launched ahead of its peak sales

for the recipient.”

One of the eFlower portfolio’s

The Letterboxable is, as the name 6

Smurfit Kappa also collaborated

Commenting on the new portfolio,

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Industry News

Smurfit Kappa invests over €35 million in first Moroccan plant

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murfit Kappa, one of the world’s largest paper-based packaging companies, has announced the

construction of a new packaging plant in Morocco, its first corrugated plant in the country. Located in Rabat and covering an area of 25,000 m2, it will enable Smurfit Kappa to supply innovative and sustainable packaging solutions quickly and efficiently to its local customer base.

Construction of the state-of-theart new plant began recently when the first stone of the foundations was laid at an official ceremony.

The plant will create packaging

Illustration of the planned new plant. strategic role.

the region.

the first stone has been laid – an

“Our customers will also benefit

important milestone for the project.

Kappa Europe, said: “We are very

from our fully integrated and circular

This investment is a reflection of our

pharma and ceramics, and serve both

proud to announce the construction

business model which will ensure

‘think global, act local’ approach

local customers and multinationals

of this advanced new facility, the first

a reliable supply of quality, value-

which combines our global scale and

based in Morocco. In a market where

of its kind owned by the company in

adding and sustainable products.”

expertise with our local team’s best-

the demand for corrugated packaging

Morocco. It will be located in an area

currently exceeds supply, the new

with significant growth potential and

Kappa Spain, Portugal and Morocco,

and satisfy our Moroccan customers’

plant will play an important and

create 300 direct and indirect jobs in

added: “We are delighted that

needs.

for sectors, including industrial,

Saverio Mayer, CEO of Smurfit

agriculture, FMCG, automotive,

Ignacio Sevillano, CEO of Smurfit

in-class knowledge to understand

“The new plant will also incorporate an Experience Centre, our 30th worldwide, which will foster enhanced collaboration with our customers and provide creative ideas and insights.”

Edwin Goffard, COO of Corrugated & Converting, Smurfit Kappa Europe, said: “This new plant is being built at the right time and in the right place. High demand for corrugated is ongoing and customers want to know that their products are being transported and presented in the most efficient and sustainable way.

“We use the huge wealth of data gained from working with over 65,000 customers worldwide to identify the best solution for the task at hand.”

Mounir Naciri, General Manager of Smurfit Kappa Morocco (left) and Ignacio Sevillano, CEO of Smurfit Kappa, Spain, Portugal & Morroco (right) pictured at the site of the new plant.

The new facility is expected to be operational in early 2023.

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Industry News

DS Smith furthers biodiversity ambitions by planting a tree for every employee

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eading sustainable packaging

ecosystem and enhance biodiversity.

that has been made through our

company DS Smith has

Nearly 80% of the 29,000 trees

partnership with One Tree Planted.

announced it has funded

were planted in the Spring with

“Planting native trees in areas

the planting of 29,000

The partnership programme includes planting 4,000 trees in Leiria Pine Forest, Portugal, which was

the rest scheduled for planting by

where they are needed most

devastated by a forest fire in 2017,

trees – one for each employee – in

the end of the year. The project will

helps to regenerate nature, which

6,000 trees across Pennsylvania,

celebration of the UN-backed

not only positively impact wildlife

is one of the key pillars of the

Georgia, and Virginia, US, including

International Day of Forests.

species native to the rich and unique

circular economy as defined by the

native species that reduce wildfire

landscapes, but also support a

Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and

risk, and 4,000 trees in Essex, UK,

of a multi-year global partnership

variety of community, volunteering,

contributes to tackling climate

to connect forest habitats. Other

launched in July, 2021, between the

and job opportunities.

change. It allows us to have a direct

projects announced in 2021 also

positive impact on the natural

include the planting of 10,000

This milestone is one element

DS Smith Charitable Foundation and

Wouter van Tol, Head of

One Tree Planted, an environmental

Sustainability, Community and

environment while supporting local

trees in Romania and 5,000 trees in

charity supporting reforestation

Government Affairs at DS Smith said:

communities.”

Denmark.

around the world. As part of this

“As a large global company and a

partnership, DS Smith committed to planting more than 50,000 trees

Louis Lagoutte, Branch Manager,

In addition to their work with

leader in sustainable packaging, we

One Tree Planted, said: “Tree planting

One Tree Planted and as part of DS

are committed to protecting and

has a real impact on enhancing

Smith’s Now and Next Sustainability

across Europe and North America

caring for the natural environment

biodiversity and reducing the effects

Strategy, the company is committed

over five years in the countries where

wherever we operate. As part of our

of climate change. We are proud to

to funding 100 biodiversity projects

it operates.

Now and Next Sustainability Strategy

work with partners such as DS Smith

across Europe and North America by

we are enhancing biodiversity

who are dedicated to sustainability

2025, from wildflower meadows and

initiative have been carefully

through projects like this, and I

and take action to protect natural

community gardens to bug hotels

selected to best support the local

am delighted to see the progress

resources”.

and ponds.

The species for each tree-planting

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Industry News

IAI study highlights vital role of aluminium cans in a circular economy

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his is the first

Research and Consulting studied

economy. This is especially important

and modelling. Aluminium is one of

comprehensive public

data in five regions: Brazil, China,

when we look at the carbon

the most recyclable materials on the

study analysing the

Europe, Japan and the US. It looked

reduction potential of recycling.”

planet and the IAI is campaigning

recycling value chain

at the end-of-life processing losses

for single-use beverage

for aluminium cans, glass bottles and

Strategy & Business Development at

returned into the recycling loop given

plastic (polyethylene terephthalate

Alumina Ltd, said: “The number of

the economic and environmental

- PET) bottles. The study also

aluminium cans collected at the end

benefits of the metal in our global

than 70% of the material used in

looked at the collection, sorting,

of their life is about 18% higher than

economy. Comparing recycling rates

aluminium cans is recycled into new

reprocessing and thermal processing,

PET bottles and 28% higher than

of different materials is meaningless

products – almost double that of

closed-loop recycling and open-loop

glass. A greater proportion of PET

if you don’t know how the rate is

glass (34%) and plastic (40%).

recycling.

and one-way glass bottles end up in

measured and into what products

landfills or waterways because they

the material is recycled back to.

containers in five key markets.

The data shows that today more

Research commissioned by the

Ramon Arratia, Vice-President

Andrew Wood, Group Executive

to ensure end-of-life products are

International Aluminium Institute

Global Public Affairs at Ball

are not collected. In a decarbonising

This study is the first public study

(IAI) into the recycling of three

Corporation, noted that: “While

world, this is likely to contribute to

that comprehensively analyses the

beverage container materials –

no drinks container has achieved

higher demand for both recycled and

extent of recycling and losses of

aluminium, glass and plastic (PET)

its full circularity potential yet,

primary aluminium”.

three beverage containers in different

– has shown that aluminium cans

aluminium outperforms glass and

The aluminium can was first

regions. By increasing the precision of

best support a circular economy. The

plastics (PET) at all stages of the

mass-produced by Coors Brewing

identifying where major losses occur,

study shows that compared with

waste management system. Today,

Company in the 1950s to improve

the study could provide solutions to

aluminium cans, more glass and

aluminium cans are the most recycled

the taste of beer and provide a

improving the rate of recycling for all

plastic bottles end up in landfills

beverage containers globally. Once

more sustainable container than

materials. We are clearly in a new era

because they are not collected. In

the aluminium can is collected from

steel cans. It is therefore reassuring

in circularity transparency”.

addition, the losses in the recycling

the consumer, it has an unrivalled

to see from this study that the

system once collected, is three times

sorting, reprocessing and remelting

environmental goals of that ground-

President Novelis Europe, said

higher for PET and glass bottles than

efficiency rate of 90% compared with

breaking new product all those years

“Collection and sorting systems are

for the aluminium cans.

glass (67%) and PET (66%). On this

ago are still being realised.

essential to increasing circularity

On behalf of the IAI, Eunomia

basis, aluminium can be described as a material of choice for a circular

Marlen Bertram, IAI’s Director,

Emilio Braghi, EVP Novelis &

and to unlocking the full potential

Scenarios & Forecasts, said: “As

of infinitely recyclable materials.

the Institute celebrates its 50th

We need a policy framework that

anniversary this year, we have been

incentivises true recycling and circular

reflecting on our organisation’s long

systems, where at the end of their

history of data collection, analysis

life, beverage containers are recycled again and again – without loss to quality. Aluminium is perfectly suited for multiple product-to-product recycling. We need to move our thinking from waste to valuable resource – reusing existing material to produce new packaging and thereby saving precious natural resources, energy, and lowering emissions”.

You can read more about the findings of this study in IAI’s information sheet, A Circularity Case for Aluminium Compared With Glass and Plastic and visit alucycle. international-aluminium.org.

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‘The Dirty Dozen’ – The 12 everyday items tripping up the nation’s recycling efforts

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start of the process, not at the end.

ew research from leading

easily recyclable, with two thirds (67%)

common Dirty Dozen items put in the

sustainable packaging

saying that there is a lot of conflicting

recycling bin are junk mail (72%), food

company DS Smith

advice on recycling and a similar

trays (38%) and pulp fruit trays (28%) –

reduces the number of different

reveals that despite their

number (60%) saying that the disposal

with soup cartons (21%) and crisp tubes

components used and contains

best intentions, over a

instructions on items are hard to find.

(18%) also making an appearance.

labelling that is easier for customers

“By designing packaging which

Rogier Gerritsen, Managing Director

to understand, we increase the quality

believe that their recycling efforts have

mill for recycled paper in the UK, has

at DS Smith Recycling, said: “While many

of the recyclable products and reduce

an impact the environment.

revealed its ‘Dirty Dozen’ – the top 12

people are doing their best to recycle

the current volume of materials that

Analysis from Kemsley mill, the largest

third (36%) of people in the UK don’t

items that are harder to recycle when put

commonly used items, the problem

are rejected. We are working with our

third of all paper in the UK, found that

into mixed or paper recycling streams.

starts way before then in how a product

customers and others in the industry to

that almost half (48%) of consumers

According to the research, conducted

is made. Our Circular Design Principles

help achieve this so that we can create a

don’t think that packaging in the UK is

in partnership with YouGov, the most

ensure that recyclability is built in at the

truly circular economy”.

The company, which recycles up to a

Unveiled today, the full ‘Dirty Dozen’ are the top 12 items that are cause for concern when put into recycling streams and the reasons why:

1: Junk Mail

Plastic windows and the glue on junk mail create problems for mills as they are difficult to recycle.

2: Food trays

Cardboard food trays that you can put straight in the oven often contain lamination which makes them difficult to break down in the paper making process. They are also often contaminated with food, which is not permitted for recycling.

3: Pulp fruit trays (e.g. Apple trays)

Pulp trays often contain low-quality weak fibres which means that they are not strong enough to be made into other paper packaging products.

4: Food cartons (e.g. soup)

The plastic layer which coats cardboard is difficult to break down and clings to the cardboard, reducing its ability to be recycled.

5: Crisp Tubes

Crisp tubes, otherwise known as composite packaging, contain over 50% of non-paper materials which are unable to be recycled at paper mills.

6: Glittery gift wrap and greetings cards

While Christmas may be behind us, any gift wrap and cards which are wrapped in plastic or contain glitter or metal can cause damage to recycling machinery.

7: Padded envelopes

The high volume of plastic which features in padded envelopes makes it difficult to separate the cardboard and plastic elements.

8: Sandwich wrappers

The plastic lamination on sandwich packaging (up to 20% of the wrapper) makes it difficult to separate the cardboard and plastic elements. Food contamination also means the quality of the recyclable materials is lessened.

9: Insulated food delivery packaging

While it may preserve your food, the waterproof fibre packaging takes longer to break down. They also contain plastic thermal layers which causes contamination issues at the mills.

10: Coffee bags/pouches

The metal coatings on coffee bags can break into glitter-like parts which causes contamination in finished paper.

11: Wax/silicone papers (e.g. Butter wrappers)

The wax and silicone coatings make it difficult for paper machines to access the recyclable fibres and the ones which are retrieved are often low quality as a result.

12: Fast food soft drink cups

Fast food drinks cups can often be double laminated making it even more difficult for this to be broken down and the recyclable fibres to be retrieved.

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Ardagh Glass Packaging partners with Kansas City Bier Company to supply all the brewery’s glass beer bottles

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rdagh Glass Packaging

packages its beer in 100% and

lagers and ales throughout Missouri

glass bottles is the ability to endlessly

– North America, a

endlessly recyclable glass bottles, all

and Kansas.

recycle those bottles, turning them

business of Ardagh

manufactured in the US, by AGP –

Group, has partnered

North America.

“It is important to us to reduce our

with Kansas City Bier

“Ardagh Glass Packaging enjoys partnering with craft brewers like

into new bottles.

Through the brewery’s partnership

Kansas City Bier that have a passion

with Ripple Glass, a glass recycling

Company to supply all the brewery’s

impact on the environment where

for glass bottles and sustainable

provider for the Kansas City area and

glass beer bottles.

possible,” said Katie Camlin, Digital

practices,” said Clint Gawart, Vice-

mid-America region, the glass bottles

and Social Media Coordinator at

President, Beer & Beverage for AGP

are recycled into new bottles without

City Bier Company with AGP – North

Kansas City Bier Company. “Glass

– North America. “We’ve supplied the

any loss in quality or purity.

America’s Pevely, Missouri, glass

bottles are both reusable and

brewery for the past four years and

manufacturing facility, helping to

recyclable, and working with Ardagh,

are elated they continue to package

25,515 pounds, or 12.75 tons, from the

keep the brewery’s promise to source

a domestic manufacturer, reduces

all of their products in 12oz glass

landfill by recycling glass bottles in

local products and incorporate

shipping distances greatly.”

bottles designed and manufactured

the famous purple bins provided by

by Ardagh.”

Ripple Glass.

The partnership connects Kansas

In 2021, Kansas City Bier filled more

sustainable practices into its operations.

Kansas City Bier exclusively

than 2.6 million glass beer bottles, supplying fresh, local, German-style

Equally important as packaging the brewery’s beer in sustainable

Last year, Kansas City Bier diverted

Recycling plays a key role in both AGP – North America’s and Kansas City Bier’s sustainability initiatives.

Recycling glass containers not only keeps glass out of the landfills while giving it the new life it deserves, but it has significant environmental benefits by saving raw materials, lessening demand for energy and cutting CO2 emissions. Glass recycling is a great way to close the loop, protect the environment and support area businesses.

Throughout 2022, Ardagh Glass Packaging will celebrate the United Nations International Year of Glass (IYOG), commemorating the essential role of glass packaging in a sustainable society.

In this IYOG, AGP – North America is focused on celebrating customers like Kansas City Bier and its use of sustainable, recyclable glass beer bottles, to celebrate the important role of glass packaging in today’s world.

To view Ardagh’s extensive glass beer bottle stock portfolio, which offers a variety of colors, sizes, styles and finishes all made in the U.S.A., visit ardaghgroup.com/beer2022.

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ferrous metal per annum, including 26,000 tonnes of aluminium – 85% of which originates from aluminium packaging.

“Thanks to our unique process, we play an instrumental role in diverting valuable resources away from landfill.

What’s more, as metal recovered from IBA achieves significant energy savings when compared to primary production, we can help companies across the world to lower their carbon footprint and prioritise the use of recycled materials.

“Joining Alupro provides a unique platform to engage with our customers and suppliers, as well as consumers, to further promote the benefits of IBA recovery and its importance in UK recycling rates.”

Tom Giddings, Executive Director

Scanmetals joins Alupro

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of Alupro, added: “We’re delighted to announce Scanmetals as the first IBA recovery specialist to join Alupro.

It demonstrates the company’s

lupro, the aluminium

residual incinerator bottom ash (IBA)

large volumes of water and chemicals,

commitment to engaging with new

packaging recycling

sorted via state-of-the-art mechanical

while minimising oxidisation of the

audiences, as well as communicating

organisation, is delighted

and sensor-based technology to

metals recovered – significantly

the important role of IBA in the

to welcome Scanmetals

remove dust and aggregate. Individual

improving output quality.

circular economy of tomorrow to

as its latest member.

fractions of valuable metals are

Andrew King, Managing Director

consumers.

“We look forward to exploring

Headquartered in the UK, but with

removed and sold to smelters,

at Scanmetals, commented: “With

operations across Scandinavia and

refineries, ingot makers and foundries

more than 11 million tonnes of residual

the ways in which we can work

Germany, the company specialises in

across the globe.

household and municipal waste

together and make a real difference

treated in EfW facilities in the UK

to the aluminium packaging recycling industry.”

recovering non-ferrous metals from

Unlike more traditional IBA

incinerator bottom ash generated by

sortation solutions, the Scanmetals

alone every year, we believe that

Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities.

process is completely dry, harnessing

capturing metals released during

the latest innovations in eddy-

energy recovery is an important

or its work representing the aluminium

recovered to generate electricity and

current, induction and X-ray sorting

circular process. By sorting the IBA, we

packaging industry, visit www.alupro.

heat, the Scanmetals process sees

applications. This avoids the use of

capture more than 39,000 tonnes of

org.uk.

After residual waste has been

For more information about Alupro,

Antalis acquires BB Pack Group Antalis has signed an agreement to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany,

the German competition authority.

With a consolidated turnover of

of BB Pack will boost the overall contribution of Packaging to Antalis’

packaging solutions.

“Since founding the business in

a packaging solutions provider

€42 million in 2021, BB Pack Group is

consolidated gross margin and

1999, our company has grown to

specialising in the e-commerce

a packaging distributor specialised

reinforces Antalis’ position in the

be a recognised and highly specialised

sector. The binding agreement

in the e-commerce sector offering a

fast growing packaging distribution

supplier of packaging concepts

signed by Antalis includes the

wide range of packaging materials,

sector”.

and solutions for the e-commerce

acquisition of BB Pack, cr8

design and customised printing

Packaging and Printmate.

solutions.

Beyond the German market,

and industry sectors. Joining the

Antalis continues to strengthen its

Antalis group will allow us to grow

capacity to service international

our customer portfolio and expand

satisfaction of customary conditions

Hervé Poncin, Chief Executive Officer

customers across all European

internationally,” added Michael Bube,

precedent, including the approval of

of Antalis, said: “The acquisition

countries with bespoke

BB Pack Managing Director.

The offer is subject to the

Commenting on this transaction,

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Industry News

PulPac’s global IP portfolio for Dry Molded Fiber is expanding rapidly

P

The IP portfolio revolves around

for Dry Molded Fiber, PulPac

ulPac’s IP portfolio now

plus 50 pending patent applications

covers key global markets

that give a potential of hundreds

the novel production process,

continuously files new IP derived

with 84 national grants

more national patents. Eight new

‘PulPac’s Dry Moded Fiber’ method,

from own R&D - but also from R&D

and hundreds more in

patent applications have been filed

a method of manufacturing three

emanating from PulPac’s technology

pending applications.

in the past six months and filing pace

dimensionally-shaped cellulose

pool and its partners.

Most recently, the US Patent

is expected to increase further. Going

articles formed from dry fibers with

Office issued a notice of allowance

forward, an average of two new

air as a carrying medium and pressed

innovation partner PA Consulting,

regarding one of PulPac’s first patent

patent applications are expected to

using a heated mold.

the consultancy that’s bringing

applications (US16/085456). It

be filed every month.

Peter Ekwall, Chief Intellectual

concerns PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber

Based on the core IP, PulPac has

PulPac’s development and

ingenuity to life, is an important

developed a complete technology

contributor of IP and to date has

technology and is especially suitable

Property Officer at PulPac

platform covering multiple areas

been involved in a number of patent

for blow-molding and manufacturing

commented: “Our public IP is just

of fiber application manufacturing

applications and innovative ideas.

bottles.

the tip of the iceberg. Underneath

and machinery solutions to

There is even more IP, created

is an extensive body of confidential

match. Blow Molded Fibers is one

by licensees and partners in the

on co-operation within an IP and

patent applications, world-leading

upcoming competitive application

technology pool.

technology-pool with partner

know-how and trade secrets that are

for Dry Molded Fibers suitable for

companies that share PulPac’s

only shared with partners within our

manufacturing of e.g. bottles and

PulPac has filed 13 divisional

holistic view on sustainability and

pool. This is a model that gives our

caps, all driven by the need of

applications stemming from PulPac’s

efficient use of resources.

partners an unmatched competitive

disruptive technical solutions that

early and broadly described patent

advantage and an incentive for

enable a sustainable packaging

applications and directed towards

families (17 not yet published) with

making the shift to fiber – and away

industry. As the the technology

specific solutions within the Dry

84 granted national patents and

from plastics”.

owner and world leader in R&D

Molded Fiber technology.

PulPac’s business model is based

PulPac today holds 26 patent

Besides new patent applications,

PulPac is an R&D and licensing company that has developed Dry Molded Fiber, a breakthrough technology to replace plastic products with circular cellulose fiber alternatives.

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Industry News Anatalis Packaging

Antalis sponsors student packaging design competition

A

ntalis is pleased

concept. This encourages students

to partner with

to consider how to create standout

Brief Cases, who

packaging and how to elevate the

link business and

elements to deliver a secondary

education, to

purpose. The assessment criteria

present 2022’s packaging design

will include packaging design,

competition, ‘Smart Luxury

recognising opportunity, impact,

Packaging: Drinks Sector’ in

commercial viability, brand strength,

collaboration with leading art

and presentation.

institution, Norwich University of the Arts.

50 students from Norwich University of the Arts have already

Following the success of last

signed up to participate in the

year’s competition in collaboration

competition. A prestigious jury,

with Brief Cases, and to support the

to be announced in July, will be

packaging designers of the future,

selected to review the work, with

Antalis will sponsor the competition

winners revealed in September.

for the second year running.

Amongst other prizes, the student

Steve Chappell, Graphical Board

of last year’s competition, ‘Smart

This year’s brief, ‘Smart Luxury

in first place will benefit from

Development Manager, Antalis,

Luxury Packaging – Cosmetics Brief’,

Packaging: Drinks Sector’, invites

the opportunity to have their

commented: “It is both a pleasure and

we anticipate exceptional quality

students to explore high-end drink

work displayed on Antalis’ stand

an honour to work with students to

work. I am looking forward to judging

sector brands and to design limited,

at London Packaging Week in

develop and nurture their packaging

the entries alongside leading industry

luxury packaging to promote their

September, 2022.

design talent. Following the success

figures”.

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Smurfit Amcor Kappa

Amcor’s new LifeSpan Performance Paper - a unique breakthrough for recyclable packaging solutions ®

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hat do consumers

survey looking at the perceptions of

clearly appealing to consumers,

consumer desire for more sustainable

perceive as more

different confectionery packaging

its use for many foods and other

packaging, without sacrificing

sustainable?

solutions across both recyclable

sensitive products remains limited.

product freshness. LifeSpan®

What does this

paper and plastic found that 80% of

This is because the market lacked a

Performance Paper contains an

mean for their

UK respondents perceived Bio-based

high-barrier, recyclable paper-based

average of 85% paper fiber content,

packaging expectations? How can

PE and paper packaging as new and

solution. Until now.

and in recycling trials over 80% of

brands meet those expectations

different. While in Germany, 73%

without compromising product

of respondents said that a paper

Innovation in paper packaging

in the recycling process, meeting the

quality or freshness? Amcor’s latest

wrapper for a chocolate bar was

Designed to help food products stay

recyclability requirements in most

paper-based packaging – LifeSpan®

more distinctive.

fresher for longer, Amcor’s LifeSpan®

countries’ paper recycling streams.

Paper wasn’t just perceived as

Performance Paper is a unique

Additionally, the sourced paper fibre

more aesthetically pleasing, it was

evolution for high barrier, recyclable

comes from FSC-certified forests.

viewed as a more premium solution.

paper-based solutions.

Performance Paper - helps answer these questions.

the packaging content is recovered

LifeSpan® Performance Paper is

The challenges of paper-based packaging

We uncovered the impact paper can

Brands can now utilise paper-

available in Europe for snacks and

also have on consumer purchase

based packaging that provides the

confectionery from February, 2022.

In its natural state paper is a porous

intent as in Italy, when presented with

same level of oxygen and moisture

Rapid expansion is currently planned

material with almost no barrier

a 20% higher price for a chocolate

barrier as typical metallised OPP

into both the coffee and culinary

properties. This can be a challenge

bar wrapped in paper, consumers

(plastic) packaging. This ensures a

applications, as well as future

as many packaging applications for

stated they have a greater purchase

longer shelf-life for products such as

expansion into the Americas and

snacks and confectionery products

intent for the paper-wrapped product

chocolate, cereal bars and snacks,

Asia-Pacific regions.

typically require high moisture,

compared to a less expensive product

while ensuring recyclability in most

oxygen and grease barriers to

in a standard plastic wrapper.

countries. The product is also PVDC-

to an expert in your area about

free, allowing it to deliver on the

LifeSpan® Performance Paper,

To differing extents, in all four

maintain the product’s shelf life

For more information, or to talk

and preserve freshness. Resistance

countries surveyed, paper was rated

necessary barrier properties required

contact flexibles@amcor.com. You

to these elements is crucial as fats

as the most preferable confectionery

for snacks and confectionery while

can also find information at www.

and oils from the food can transfer

packaging solution and positively

remaining recyclable.

amcor.com/PaperEvolution detailing

through the packaging, deteriorating

impacted purchase intent. However,

packaging over time and impacting

while paper-based packaging is

product quality.

Paper-based packaging usually requires additional barrier layers to be applied, but these layers often make the packaging non-recyclable.

In the majority of EU countries, a minimum of 80% content recovery is required to reach recyclability requirements in the paper streams.

Why do consumers have a preference for paper?

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LifeSpan Performance Paper ®

helps brands to respond to growing

product features, expert analysis and further paper packaging insights.

Products

Ball Corporation drives strategic partnerships to close the loop – one aerosol can at a time

B

all is partnering with Recycle

recycled. As our core business, Recycle

Aerosol LLC to increase the

Aerosol has developed and honed its

recycling rates of aluminum

engineered process to collect the fluids and

aerosol cans in the US. In line

gases from the unused aerosol and provide

with the global transition to a

these valuable separated ingredients to

truly circular economy, Ball is committed to building strategic partnerships that

new end users”.

Not only does the partnership increase

can help the industry move toward a

the recycling of aerosol cans, it also

world where materials can be used over

creates a closed-loop process where used

and over again.

cans are recycled into new aerosol cans.

Predrag Ozmo, Sustainability Manager,

It is very energy and carbon efficient to

Ball Corporation, stated: “Beverage

produce aluminum products from recycled

cans are really setting the benchmark

aluminum. The alloys used for producing

for aluminum packaging recycling and

aluminum aerosols are of high purity, so

at Ball we are working towards those

when sourced specifically from recycled

same high standards for aerosol cans.

aluminum aerosol bottles and cans, there

There are several reasons why aerosol

are efficiency gains that also reduce the

cans still have some ground to make up,

need for virgin aluminum.

including a lack of consumer education

Predrag Ozmo added that: “Aluminum is

around proper disposal and recyclability

a prime example of true material circularity

of aerosol cans in general. At Ball, we

– 75% of all aluminum ever produced is

recognise the existing issues in the end-

still in use today and it can be recycled

of-life management of aluminum aerosol

infinitely, without loss of quality. It is also

cans. We are committed to significantly

one of the most valuable materials on the

improving recycling rates worldwide,

market, so no additional incentives are

working together with the industry, our

needed to recycle it. Due to its superior

value chain partners and brand owners.

properties, much of aluminum is ‘trapped’

We are confident that by joint efforts and

in long-lasting products like airplanes,

dedicated work, we can make aluminum

buildings and window frames, and as

aerosol cans as recyclable as beverage

a result only about one third of global

cans and keep the precious metal they

demand for aluminum can be satisfied

are built from in the infinite material

from recycled sources. That is why keeping

loop”.

valuable materials like aluminum in the

Each year in the US, a small portion

material loop and having it recycled over

of filled aerosol cans are deemed

and over again is one of the foundations of

unsaleable and are never used by

the circular and low-carbon economy and

consumers, for a variety of reasons.

why we at Ball are determined to improve

Gary Okey, Executive VP, Recycle Aerosol, stated: “Recycle Aerosol has four decades of experience recycling

collection and recycling of aluminum aerosol cans worldwide”.

Once the used aerosol cans have been

unsaleable filled aerosol bottles and

emptied, they are re-melted and the

cans that include damaged packaging,

remelted secondary ingots (RSI) are then

manufacturing rejects, out-of-date

shipped to Ball, where they will be used

contents or changed marketing

to make new, infinitely recyclable aerosol

campaigns which may not otherwise be

cans.

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Products

Smurfit Kappa opens up a new world of possibilities with water-resistant paper

S

murfit Kappa has developed

products will remain in perfect

an innovative and

condition even if exposed to water.

“Our product development team,

sustainable water-resistant paper. AquaStop™ is part

along with with our colleagues in

of Smurfit Kappa’s new

Spain, have created something very

TechniPaper® portfolio, which consists

special that has superior functionality,

of an array of high-performance

whilst at the same time remaining

papers designed to handle even the

100% recyclable.”

CEO of Smurfit Kappa Europe,

most complex supply chains.

Saverio Mayer, added: “We are

The AquaStop™ paper is waterresistant thanks to a special coating

continuously developing innovative

which is added to it during the

and sustainable packaging solutions

manufacturing process. Unlike

that are helping to meet our everSpeaking about the new

growing customer needs, no matter

many other coatings, this does not

eCommerce packaging and packaging

compromise the recyclability of the

for products such as flowers, detergent

product, Vice-President of Product

product and can be recycled in the

and fruit and vegetables where

Development at the Smurfit Kappa

same way as standard paper-based

temporary protection against water

Paper Division, Lars Henriksson,

for customers with complex supply

packaging.

is needed.

said: “We are very excited about

chain requirements and is another

how challenging or unusual the ask is.

“AquaStop™ is a must-have product

AquaStop™ and believe it is a truly

example of how, at Smurfit Kappa, we

in Smurfit Kappa’s Better Planet

use in humid conditions as the box

revolutionary paper. We’re expecting

have the brightest minds and most

Packaging portfolio of products,

remains intact while protecting the

AquaStop™ to interest many of our

creative spirits working towards a

which offer sustainable alternatives to

contents, making it an excellent

customers, particularly those who

common goal.”

single-use plastics. As it is designed to

solution for the transport and storage

transport goods in more demanding

withstand exposure to water without

of refrigerated products where there is

environments, because of the peace

Smurfit Kappa’s customer innovation

being damaged, it is suitable for

exposure to condensation.

of mind it will give them that their

event later this month.

It is also particularly suitable for

AquaStop™ is the latest innovation

New bakery packaging concept reduces CO2 emissions by a third

AquaStop™ will be showcased at

Prime FBB EB, a dispersion coated barrier board, which can be recycled using paper or paperboard collection waste streams. The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB board is thick and resistant

Viipurilainen Kotileipomo is a nearly

material requirements by 25%, and

Excellence Centre and the new stylish

to grease, which is key for food that

100-year-old company that produces

carbon-dioxide emissions by 34%

packaging was quickly brought to

naturally has a high fat content such

pastries and artisan breads from local

compared to the previous packaging.

market,” said Teppo Ylä-Hemmilä,

as pastries and cakes.

ingredients using traditional methods.

At the same time, the bakery was

Bread Artist and Innovation Director,

When the bakery was looking for a

able to reduce its use of plastic by

Viipurilainen Kotileipomo.

new solution for its cake packaging,

moving away from a PE-coated board.

its key criteria were to reduce the

In addition to the environmental

example of innovative solutions made

environmental footprint of the

benefits, the design of the new bakery

possible by joint brainstorming. In

packaging, and to make assembly

box makes it quicker and easier to

designing the packaging, we used a

quick and easy.

assemble.

virtual model at our Excellence Centre

“Packaging sustainability is

Viipurilainen Kotileipomo and

“The new concept is an excellent

to quickly and accurately visualise

Metsä Board’s packaging design

important to us and our customers,

the material, structure and its

team based at Metsä Board’s

and it’s great to be able to spread

sustainability,” said Ilkka Harju,

Excellence Centre jointly developed

the word about reducing plastic

Packaging Services Director,

a resource-efficient and 100%

and promoting recycling. The whole

EMEA and APAC, Metsä Board.

recyclable bakery packaging. The

product development process was

new eye-catching packaging reduces

carried out in a structured way at the

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Archroma launches new PFC-free and Ammonia® free Cartaseal VWAF barrier for odorless paperbased food packaging

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rchroma has announced the launch of Cartaseal VWAF*, a new industryleading perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free

and ammonia-free barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.

Archroma is well- known for its innovations and sustainable solution systems aimed at helping packaging and paper manufacturers to optimise productivity and/or create value in their markets.

The multi-functional Cartaseal range offers barrier solutions that can be used to protect from grease, oils, water and water vapor in both packaging and food packaging applications such as pizza boxes, sandwich wedges, fresh vegetables, fast food service and general supermarket packaging.

The latest addition to the range is the new Cartaseal VWAF, which

against the penetration of oils, fats,

Cartaseal VWAF can be used as

can also be used to further boost

has been developed in line with the

water and vapor.

a more sustainable alternative to

performance. The PACK IT CLEAN

principles of “The Archroma Way to

The odor-free product is also

replace not only PFC-based coatings,

system can be found in the online

a sustainable world: safe, efficient,

ideally suited to food packaging

but also plastic in applications where

Archroma System Selector: https://

enhanced, it’s our nature”.

applications, where the taste and

resistance to water, oil and fats and

www.archroma.com/systems.

smell of the packed food can be very

water vapor condensation is required.

The innovative Cartaseal VWAF is

Developed with food packaging in

“Consumers and regulators are increasingly attentive to how products

designed to form a continuous and

sensitive to the environment and

defect-free film-like coating on the

must be carefully preserved for the full

mind, Cartaseal VWAF is compliant

are made, and rightfully so,” explained

paper surface. The resulting barrier

enjoyment of the consumer.

with FDA and BfR requirements for

Andy Bell, Head of the Competence

food contact applications. It is also

Center Chemicals at Archroma. “It is

compliant with, eco-labels such as

our responsibility as an industry to

EU Flower, Nordic Swan and several

develop and convert to technologies

annexes of Blue Angel, and is, of

that reduce our impact on the

course, REACH-registered.

environment and on people’s health.

offers class-leading performance

Thanks to its superior performance,

Importantly, Cartaseal VWAF offers

That is exactly what we at Archroma

increased potential for compostability,

do, with innovations like Cartaseal

repulpability and recycling compared

VWAF. Because it’s our nature.”

to PFC and plastics, since the coating

All systems can be found in the

will break down with the paper during

online Archroma System Selector:

the recycling process.

https://www.archroma.com/systems.

Cartaseal VWAF is at the core

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of the new PACK IT CLEAN system

*Archroma launched its new

just launched by Archroma where it

Cartaseal VWAF barrier for odorless

is combined with a primer solution

paper-based food packaging on 9

for cases where a binder or pre -coat

March (Pictures courtesy of Archroma)

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Ardagh Glass Packaging manufactures highly decorated wine bottle for Constellation Brands, Inc.

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rdagh Glass Packaging,

Vice-President, Food, Wine & Spirits

a business of Ardagh

for AGP – North America. “We continue

Group, collaborated with

to focus on innovations in complex

Constellation Brands,

bottle texturing, as well as new

Inc., to design and

design techniques and manufacturing

manufacture a highly decorated wine

capabilities, to create an extra

bottle for its Crafters Union brand.

dimension of creativity and branding for customers like Constellation

The 360-degree decorated 750ml

Brands.”

Claret wine bottle, manufactured by

For more than 125 years, Ardagh

AGP – North America, delivers great shelf appeal in a premium, sustainable

has been producing innovative,

glass bottle. The incorporation of

100% and endlessly recyclable glass

‘Crafters Union’ debossed directly

bottles in the U.S., and offers a wide

into the glass bottle increases brand

selection of premium wine bottles in

awareness.

a variety of colours, sizes, styles and finishes.

The impressive tattoo-style

Throughout 2022, Ardagh Glass

illustrations for the bottle, designed by One Design, Auckland, New Zealand,

Packaging will celebrate the United

were replicated into the glass bottle

Nations International Year of

design using Ardagh’s sculptured

Glass (IYOG), commemorating the

embossing software. Utilising this

essential role of glass packaging in a

program, Ardagh’s Product Design

sustainable society.

In this IYOG, AGP – North America

team was able to deboss the high-

is focused on product and process

definition artwork into the glass,

innovations, as well as working on

adding textures and enhancements to a higher standard than traditional

bottle,” said Victoria Clark, Head of

process and the initial small-batch

breakthrough projects, such as the

glass packaging design. Unlike

Marketing – Growth at Constellation

run, to provide speed to market for the

custom bottle for Crafters Union, to

two-dimensional debossing, this

Brands. “We are thrilled to see it on

custom bottle design.

celebrate the advancement of glass

sculpturing technique creates intricate,

the shelf for our Australian and New

life-like detail, depth and dimension

Zealand consumers to enjoy.”

“Ardagh Glass Packaging is passionate about innovation through

packaging in today’s society.

To view Ardagh’s extensive glass

glass decoration and enjoys pushing

wine bottle stock portfolio, which

employed Ardagh’s Development

the technological boundaries of what

offers a variety of colours, sizes, styles

Ardagh Glass Packaging brought our

Machine, a highly flexible glass

we can achieve for brands such as

and finishes all made in the U.S.A.,

vision to life for the Crafters Union

forming system, for both the sampling

Crafters Union,” said Darrell Wineman,

visit: ardaghgroup.com/wine2022.

for premium glass bottles.

“Even with such an intricate design,

The Crafters Union project

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Innovative coffee lid made with PulPac’s Dry Molded Fibre technology in Swedish fast food chain MAX Burgers

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very year, more than 300

alternatives. Besides the technical and

billion plastic lids – 1.5

environmental advantages, PulPac’s

million tons of plastic – are

technology offers highly competitive

produced. Many of them

unit economics – making it possible

end up as litter in the

to replace single-use plastics at global scale.

world’s oceans.

“The world needs smart and

A Swedish collaboration between

three innovative companies at the

functional alternatives to single-use

forefront of sustainability - PulPac,

plastics. Using PulPac’s innovative

Liplid and MAX Burgers - is now

approach, we at Liplid produced

leading the way towards replacing

a fully recyclable, plastic-free and

the traditional plastic lid with a

biodegradable cup lid with a new

sustainable fiber-based alternative.

and unique design – bringing a new drinking experience to the market,”

As announced earlier, MAX Burgers, the first quick service restaurant

said Jesper Berthold, CEO at Liplid.

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compensate for the food’s impact on

Liplid’s uniqe lid, adapted to PulPac’s innovative Dry Molded Fiber technology, enables MAX Burgers to replace plastic coffee lids in restaurants this year.

rather than on, the cup to prevent

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the environment, will start to roll out

forward to seeing them go live at

de-nesting, advanced geometries,

leakage and improve the stability

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the Liplid in all their restaurants in

MAX Burgers”, said Sanna Fager, Chief

and unparalleled control of material

and drinking experience of on-the-

Sweden this year.

Commercial Officer at PulPac.

thickness making it possible to

go beverages. The innovative and

produce very thin fibre products. The

climate-smart design, using 25%

chain in the world to label and

PulPac’s pioneering fibre forming

“This has been a fantastic project,

The unique lid is placed inside,

where we have adapted Liplid’s

technology has made it possible to

dry process also saves significant

less material, has already received a

brilliant product to our technology -

make the unique lid from fibre. Dry

amounts of valuable water resources

great deal of international attention,

and will manufacture the first series

Molded Fibre offers benefits such

and energy, resulting in up to 80%

including winning the 2022 World Star

of two million lids for Liplid. We look

as structural strength, undercuts,

lower CO2 footprint compared to

Packaging Awards.

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Events

UK’s leading packaging show back better than ever Following a two-year hiatus, Packaging Innovations and Empack made a triumphant return to Birmingham’s NEC on 25 and 26 May 2022, with just under 6,000 visitors flocking back to the industry’s flagship event.

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hilst the sold-out

was great to see a panel featuring a

exhibition floor

range of industry backgrounds – this

showcased

is exactly the kind of conversation

the latest

we need to be having. We need

developments

to have solutions which work for

and technologies designed to power

everyone involved, and an element of

the next generation of packaging,

accountability to see how exactly the

the event also launched a series of

money is being spent”.

Sustainability was top of the

new interactive features to further

agenda for many visitors, many of

the sustainability agenda and dissect Compliance at Clarity, added: “The

whom came to the show hoping to

Chair at OPRL, took a clear stance,

Government’s response to EPR is

discover the missing piece to their

stating: “Under Extended Producer

pragmatic, and tries to keep costs

environmental challenges. New

(EPR), The Plastics Tax, and The

Responsibility, it is important to ensure

down for producers and consumers

for 2022, The Sustainability Trail

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

recycling rates are levelled out across

alike”.

guided visitors around the show floor,

and their effectiveness were in the

different areas of the country. If there

spotlight when the £10 Billion Debate

is no clear process, both the producer

Manager for Europe at Sonoco,

and most innovative new sustainable

made its highly anticipated NEC

and consumer lose out”.

praised the £10 Billion Debate for

packaging concepts, all of which were

raising important industry issues: “It

vetted by a panel of experts.

During the debate, Jane Bevis,

the Government’s latest initiatives for tackling packaging waste.

Extended Producer Responsibility

debut.

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Martin Trigg-Knight, Head of

Skye Oudemans, Sustainability

specifically highlighting the hottest

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One visitor who benefitted from

benefits, maybe charging will help”.

day, PragmatIC wowed the Ecopack

we are so pleased to be back. The

Challenge judges with its unique

£10 Billion Debate stirred up some

Procurement Manager at Nestle

major theme throughout the show,

digital ID RFID and NFC tags, designed

interesting opinions and discussion,

UK, commenting: “I really like this

innovation once more remained at its

to support automated identification

which is exactly what we hoped the

idea. It allowed me to really focus on

very core. Taking to the Innovation and

and recycling.

new feature would achieve, and there

those exhibitors who are putting an

Design Stage on day two of the event,

eco-focus right at the front of their

Nikki Grainge, Packaging Development

Manager at PragmatIC, commented

thing that was particularly pleasing

product. The market is looking at what

Manager at Waitrose, discussed the

on the company’s win: “It is great

was to see the packaging community

consumers really want from a solution

importance of inclusive and easy-to-

recognition and shows that a

back together, networking and doing

now, and improving sustainability is

use packaging. She noted: “We are

disruptive technology like ours has

business. We have missed it.

the most important element. As a

always on the lookout for ways to

a role to play in driving towards a

this approach was Dylan Hancox,

Whilst sustainability was a

Joshua Young, Market Development

was so much innovation on show. One

“As we call a close on our NEC show

company, we are looking at making

improve our customer journey, both

sustainable future. Digitisation and

for 2022, I can’t help but get excited

investments in this”.

online and in store. When exciting new

data are key drivers to great decision

to launch our new-look London event,

technologies come along, like NFCs,

making. Through our ‘Sprite’ project,

London Packaging Week, which will

materials as we move towards a

there is high demand, but it needs to

we are demonstrating what is possible

make its debut in September. The

more sustainable future was the

be commercially viable. Once it is, I am

for single-use plastic and highlighting

re-imagined show will combine four

focus for the IOM3 ‘Future Packaging

sure we will see it on more products”.

the significant benefits of packaging

key areas of our packaging portfolio,

as an asset, rather than waste.”

Packaging Première, PCD, PLD and

The next generation of packaging

Materials’ headline panel discussion.

Stefan Casey, Innovation Lead at

Experts from OPRL, IOM3, Pack IDS,

Nestlé, agreed: “No matter the tech, it

Alongside a successful roster of

and Grantham Centre for Sustainable

has to work with everything. Although

interactive show features, exhibitors

will demonstrate the full breadth of

Futures, considered what packaging

the demographic of tech adopters

also had a successful show. Anita

the packaging industry as a vibrant

materials will look like in 30 years’

has changed due to the pandemic,

Charman, Sales Manager at Neville

new home for packaging innovation

time and explored ways of getting

we need to make sure we are not

and More, exclaimed: “We couldn’t

and design in the UK.”

greater recycling buy-in from

leaving anyone out. The behaviour of

believe how busy it was. We had so

The next UK Easyfairs packaging

consumers. Jude Allan, Chair of IOM3,

our customers can’t be ignored, but

many positive enquiries from new

event will be London Packaging Week

said: “When it comes to consumers

technology can take their experience

and existing customers. It has been

2022, which will be held on 21 and 22

and recycling, we need to make it as

to the next level”.

so lovely to see people in person after

September at Olympia, London. To

such a long time away. We’ve already

register your interest to attend, please

rebooked for the next show!”

visit the London Packaging Week

easy as possible for them.” Margaret

Elsewhere, the show unveiled

Food & Consumer Pack. Together they

Bates, Managing Director at OPRL,

two big winners. Protega Global was

followed up with: “The UK is the

crowned ‘Most Innovative Pack’ at The

Renan Joel, Event Director of

only country in Europe that does not

Innovation Showcase, collecting more

Easyfairs’ UK Packaging Portfolio,

contact the show team on +44 (0)

charge for removing waste. If we can’t

than 400 visitor votes across the two

concludes: “What a show! After two

2088 438 800 or PackagingUK@

get people to recycle for all of the

days for its Hexcel Wrap. Earlier in the

years without our Birmingham event,

easyfairs.com.

website or to enquire about exhibiting,

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The LUXE back community for the win

T

wo years of show

ceramic candle pieces for fragrance

postponements and

application. A prestige option for

several variants later,

brands seeking to make a difference.

many said it still couldn’t

A Top Shelf Education Program

be done. The LUXE PACK

community proved that the impossible

In true LUXE PACK fashion, a powerful

was possible. LUXE PACK successfully

education program complemented

and safely reopened its doors for its 4th

the exhibition floor. Experts from

edition at the Los Angeles Convention

Levi’s, The Cradle to Cradle Innovative

Center on February 23 and 24. The

Product Institute, The Estee Lauder

new show floor that once again was

continual demand of sustainable

unique dispensing technology offers

Group, The Detox Market, The

shared with MakeUp in LosAngeles, the

solutions proved to be the catalyst

the capability to curate shapes and

Benchmarking Company, Novi

leading B2B stage for beauty trends,

for such a successful edition. It was a

designs via unique nozzle design. The

Connect and Sephora filled the

formulation and accessories welcomed

genuine thrill to bring the community

optimal option of primary packaging

conference area to standing room

4,183 attendees within the two-day

together in the West Coast and even

for brands seeking to expand their

only audiences. The industry was

event! Although, things looked a bit

more exciting is the novel innovation

story throughout the entire user

more than ready to return to a live

different with the requirement of mask

that will come from the many

experience.

setting and take in live presentations

usage, the excitement and eagerness

introductions and collaborations

Stratasys added to the show’s

to get back to in- person meetings and

finally realised during the event.”

product offering with their PolyJet™

digital consumer audience, hear

printing technology. The novel

about Sephora’s new partnership

collaborations was the obvious running

on new technology to engage the

thread that percolated across West

Newness on the Show floor

technology allows designers from

ventures for sustainable solutions,

Hall A.

The 2022 LUXE PACK show floor

across all sectors to model complex

and discover exhibitors’ proof of

showcased 76 suppliers and

packaging for beverages, consumer

agility to reduce time-to-market.

PACK Show Director shared: “This

manufacturers, industry experts in

electronics, personal care, cosmetics,

In addition, a special feature that

particular West Coast edition truly

primary and secondary premium

food, amongst so much more. Their

was added to this year’s program was

stood in its own lane. We knew it

packaging. From that variated roster,

high-fidelity prototypes accurately

the ‘Made for Tomorrow: Designing

would be a challenge considering

16 new exhibitors were introduced.

simulate final packaging, including

Sustainable Packaging and Products

the timing and additional variables

The library of newness offered the

realistic colour combinations, textures,

with Cradle to Cradle Certified®’

that had to be considered, but we

brands novel creative options for

transparency, and flexibility.

interactive workshop. The engaging

also were determined to bring back

those looking to either elevate

the platform to facilitate the new

their packaging story, minimise

candle jar provider for most perfume

to learn from each other how they

industry challenges being shared

production time, and/or improve the

companies from France inaugurated

themselves are driving sustainability

by the brands and suppliers. The

sustainability of their portfolios.

its luxury jars for the first time at LUXE

for their packaging goals, challenges,

PACK. Artoria, who has partnered

and what support they need. The

Fabienne Germond, LUXE

need to fast forward projects, source

Apollo + Beauty used the show

Artoria Limoges, a porcelain

exercise allowed the participants

new and substitute materials due

platform to introduce their 3D

with luxury brands such as Gucci

full house audience happily shared

to supply chain issues, and the

Foamer Dispensing System. The

and Omega, offers these porous

their feedback within small group discussions, which ultimately became action points and key takeaways for all to take back with them for further team dissection.

Live Animations Turbo Talks ‘Green’ Tour Per the request from the brands for the show platform to facilitate sourcing the latest in sustainable solutions, the Turbo Talks ‘Green’ Tour made its return. The tour that took place on both days successfully showcased 13 exhibiting participants who highlighted various sustainable 26 Green Packaging International c Summer 2022

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solutions. A few tour highlights

opportunity to announce their

comment on the product well ahead

living in a linear ‘ZOOM’ world for

included Ecological Fiber’s ‘Say No to

‘Augmented Reality Product

of its material form. It can also give

two years, the interactive display

Plastic Initiative’. Their 100% organic

Development’. Their new offering

markets an insight into the products

welcomed a continuous flow of those

and plastic-free coated materials. The

includes augmented reality

being developed on a global scale to

looking to see the latest in design

inventiveness not only provides all

capabilities that reduces the waste

easily see and test the product in their

shapes, materials, and overall market

brands a proven coated material that

of material and time associated

environment.

creativity. The 2022 display featured 37

is environmentally-friendly but can

with physical prototyping during

also assist any brand in their plastic

the product development process.

The Exploratorium

influencer boxing. Unlike most displays,

reduction. A huge initiative that is

The new technology allows multiple

Inaugurated in Los Angeles in 2020,

‘please touch and feel’ was the

achieved in one single step.

teams across different regions to

the Exploratorium once again was a

encouraged directive and welcomed

directly project manage, analyse and

proven stop for all attendees. After

feature.

Dapy also used the Turbo Talk

products that varied from labeling to

Overall, this uniquely successful edition is a strong industry reminder that together as a community we can supersede many circumstances.

The LUXE PACK team is hopeful that this will build the momentum that will now be carried moving forward.

Although, we could not see everyone’s actual smiles, the endless ‘smizing’ seen across the show floor was its own highlight. In LUXE PACK’s true spirit of fostering valuable business collaborations around the world, the team is excited to continue extend this success to the East Coast… next stop, LUXE PACK New York in 3 months!

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Bringing you a twenty year legacy of creative packaging business success on June 15-16

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022 marks a pivotal year for LUXE PACK New York. LUXE PACK officially opened its show doors for the very first time in New York City 20 years ago in 2002. Aware of the opportunity to extend the successful Monaco platform initiated 15 years prior, it was an obvious decision to bring the already proven and well received show model

to the U.S. beauty and fashion capital. Although technically honoring the east coast 19th edition on June 15th and 16th, due to the 2020 postponement, the platform has certifiably become the go to event where the leading primary and secondary suppliers eagerly unite with all luxury and creative brands and retailers across all categories from beauty to tech to quickly formulate collaborative partnerships and bring their packaging needs to market realisation.

The luxury industry has evolved significantly within the last 2 decades, but

new buzz word. This main event within the event has certainly progressed

staying true to upkeeping with its many shifts, LUXE PACK continues to honor

and grown in scale. Every year, the ceremony showcases and honors the

its legacy of offering an exclusive and boutique style event that strategically

exhibiting sustainable packaging leaders for their inventive developments

addresses and offers the inventive newness in packaging products and solutions

facilitating real impact and change towards a cleaner way of life. From

for brand and retail business success. All exhibitors are selected for their proven

8 submission to now 60, the in green award ceremony will include short

expertise in providing all elements needed for packaging production.

presentations of this year’s nominees selected by the judging panel of

This year’s edition will be no exception. Returning to Hall 3 of the new

industry experts. The must attend event will be hosted/moderated by Diana

development within the Javits Center, the show floor will host 160 suppliers and

VERDE NIETO, Co-founder and CEO, POSITIVE LUXURY. Positive Luxury

manufactures. To guarantee the most optimal selection of creative newness and

helps brands adapt to the new sustainability economy. Diana is a pioneer

for all attendees to have access to, this year’s roster includes 57 new exhibitors.

in sustainability and a globally recognised figure in the field, having been trained by Al Gore at the Alliance of Climate Protection and subsequently

The Many 2022 Show Layers in green Lead Up Session and Award Ceremony

being honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in

Special to only New York amongst the U.S LUXE PACK events, the in green

Global Leader community. Diana is an honorary Professor at The Caledonian

award ceremony, inaugurated 9 years when the term sustainable was the

University.

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2011, also serving as a board member for the World Economic Forum Young

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New will be the opportunity to meet this year’s in green judging panel in person

offer the most tangible pathway to sustainability for products and their

and hear their detailed thoughts on the Future of Packaging during the in

packaging. Decoding and demystification is essential though, to navigate

green lead up session right before the announcement of this year’s winners.

today’s ‘sustainable material choices’. With a library of innovative physical samples to aid and inspire them, attendees will break down concepts, develop

What does sustainability look like in the the year 2030? –

their own sustainability criteria and labeling system, and visualize their dream

Wednesday, June 15th 4pm

packaging solutions with materials at hand.

Sustainability, plastic, environmental preservation, transparency and a more just society are consumers biggest concerns. Will these continue to be top

LUXE PACK is thrilled to be offering an impactful layer of added value to the overall show visit and welcome all to add this experience to their show agenda.

priority as we move closer to 2030. Hear from this year’s in green judging panel as they share their expertise and look into the crystal ball for sustainable luxury

New Product Discovery Installations

packaging.

The show floor will also be supplemented with the return of The Exploratorium and in green displays. All attendees will be welcomed to

2022 in green judging panel

enter The Exploratorium sensorial zone which will be a walking directory of

cK aitlyn SCHNEIDER, Director of Innovations & Package Engineering, TATA HARPER SKINCARE

some of the most impressive 2022 exhibitor developments. Over 65 (record

cM onica BECKER, Director, Beauty, Personal Care and Household Products, CRADLE TO CRADLE PRODUCT INNOVATION INSTITUTE

influencer packaging to novel finishing printing techniques that offer the

cA lexandra URIBE, Sustainability Consultant & Carbon Emissions Specialist, CO2RAL

where you will not find a “Do Not Touch” sign anywhere in sight. Everyone is

breaking) products will be highlighted that vary from cutting edge digital luxury packaging experience while being production friendly. The only display welcomed to hone in and feel their way through the latest design features.

Complementing The Exploratorium will be a secondary curated installation,

cV ictor CASALE, Co-founder & CEO, MOB BEAUTY & Co-founder, PACT COLLECTIVE

the in green display, that debuted in New York 2021. The in green presentation

c Jamie MATUSOW, Editor-in-Chief, BEAUTY PACKAGING

is the in green award ceremony come to life. Sustainable packaging has become and continues to be the main point of packaging attraction so in addition to honoring the winners of this year’s competition, the live

New for 2022 - Material Driven Exhibition and Workshop Series

compilation will represent all of the best sustainable packaging category

LUXE PACK is thrilled to be partnering up with Material Driven this year, a

1 submissions. From the latest in different forms of refillable packaging to

design agency and materials library whose expertise lies in locating and

unseen material initiatives. It will be the must stop for those looking to see

sourcing innovative materials, as well as understanding their applications,

what future fit sustainable elements are in the works or have recently hit the

and impact across industries. Their work covers three realms – consulting,

market. A now official LUXE PACK New York display staple.

curation, and education for a wide array of enterprises from fast moving PACK New York, Material Driven will be offering an immersive SENSE

A Powerful Education Program with a Focus on Sustainability and Design

AND SUSTAINABILITY exhibition and workshop series. All attendees and

One variable that has truly remained consistent in LUXE PACK New York’s

exhibitors are invited to explore a curated materials capsule available

entire existence is the 2-day program that is strategically developed as

throughout the entire 2-day event. The exclusive collection of original and

the true hub that connects creative packaging design with insight. This

inviting materials will address themes such as biodegradability, recycling,

year’s program includes industry pioneers such as Mia Davis from Credo

carbon footprint, accessibility, health, well-being, and more – pertinent to

Beauty, Christian Saclier, Vice President of Design Innovation from PEPSICO,

the world of packaging design and beyond. The sensory array of samples

Anthony Rossi from TerraCycle/Loop, Victor Casale, founder of Mob

has been strategically selected to address and enable ideas of sustainability.

Beauty amongst so many others. Topics will cover everything from “Brand

In addition to the open exhibition, an interactive workshop series will be

Futures: Decoding Consumer Trends for the Premium Packaging Industries”

offered.

to “0 Beauty – Achieving Carbon and Plastic Neutrality”. Every session

consumer goods companies to architectural studios. Specifically for LUXE

is methodically built to offer real time solutions to the most current of

Workshop 1: Materialising the Senses How can cutting edge, tactile and unconventional materials handpicked

packaging pain points.

Ultimately, the LUXE PACK team is extremely excited to reunite the entire

for packaging help deliver a sensory, elevated experience? Which luxurious,

community for an overdue “Back to Business” event. The biggest lesson

high-performing, yet beautifully crafted materials can provide the sensations

learned in the last 2 years is that there is no real replacement for the in-

of awe, curiosity, connectedness, and comfort, among others? The hands-on

person networking, live demos, and even those serendipitous encounters that

workshop will dive into a world of advanced, diverse materials that are ripe

sometimes become the most impactful dynamics that turn into long lasting

for packaging design while building individual sensory palettes and analyzing

business connections. The registration platform remains open and unlike

mystery materials.

previous years, free onsite registration will be permitted.

Workshop 2: Break it Down: Sustainability

Contact: US: Linda VILLALOBOS – lvillalobos@infopro-digital.com – Tel: (212)

From compostable and biodegradable materials to those with lower carbon,

213-4353 Europe: Faustine Gambarini / + 377 97 77 85 51 / Faustine.gambarini@

energy, and water footprints, to bio-based and recyclable solutions—materials

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PulPac appoints Viktor Börjesson as Chief Partnership Officer

A

s the world is set to get

B.Sc. in Business Administration and

brand owners and partners to

a global treaty to tackle

Marketing from Gothenburg School of

help create a new and competitive

plastic pollution, PulPac

Business, Economics and Law.

standard in sustainable packaging.

On joining the PulPac team, Viktor

Besides unmatched sustainability

said: “I couldn’t be more excited to join

features, the unique fiber forming

commercialisation of its innovative

PulPac at a time when we are scaling

technology offers unit economics

manufacturing technology for fiber-

up the company and bringing Dry

competitive enough to make a

based packaging and appoints Viktor

Molded Fiber to our customers. The

viable shift from single-use plastics

team at PulPac has done an amazing

to fiber-based alternatives. With a

job in establishing a strong partner

licensing business model, PulPac is

network and I thoroughly look forward

scaling supply chain, a global network

to build upon these results. I see

of partners to support licensees in the

our partners as a key enabler on our

transition to Dry Molded Fiber.

takes another important step in the global

Börjesson as Chief Partnership Officer.

Besides having spent the last decade building strong partnerships across the globe Viktor brings extensive experience from strategic business development and taking products to market in close collaboration with

As co-founder and CEO of ReVibe Energy, Viktor has been a part of the journey of bringing an innovative technology to market and establishing ReVibe as one of the world’s leading suppliers of selfpowered monitoring systems.

customers and partners. As Chief

journey to replace single-use plastics

“Viktor joining our team is perfect

and I’m very much looking forward

timing,” said Linus Larsson, CEO PulPac.

to expanding network and bring our

“Our business model is based on strong

Partnership Officer at PuPac, Viktor

suppliers of self-powered monitoring

partners even closer to PulPac as a

and long-term partnerships where

will drive development and growth of

systems. Viktor was primarily

company. Finally, I truly value to be

we expand capabilities, expertise and

the Dry Molded Fiber network as the

responsible for strategic business

able to work at a company where our

capacity and speed up the on-going

company continues to scale up.

development, sales and customer

goal of replacing single-use plastics

global transition to fiber. We are happy

relations alongside other areas related

highly contributes to making our world

to now have Viktor manage and

Energy, Viktor has been a part of the

to starting a company and building

more sustainable”.

support this important network. He will

journey of bringing an innovative

the business from day one. Viktor

technology to market and establishing

holds an M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship and

patented by PulPac, is a fiber-forming

and add both competence and focus to

ReVibe as one of the world’s leading

Business Design from Chalmers and

technology available to converters,

this core workstream”.

As co-founder and CEO of ReVibe

Dry Molded Fiber, invented and

be a great complement to the team

Student of the year Joins Antalis Packaging Charlotte Bradford has won

internship programme is down to

Placement Student of the Year

giving the students the opportunity to

2020/21 – Large Corporation – at the

get involved from day one: “They have

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

a huge amount of enthusiasm and

Industry Placement Awards 2022.

ideas, which is exactly what’s needed when problem solving packaging”.

Charlotte, who is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Product Design

The fresh-thinking attitude of

at NTU, joined the Antalis Packaging

the interns aligns perfectly with the

team for a year-long placement as

SPC’s approach to solving customers’ packaging challenges, whether they

part of her degree course.

As a placement student, Charlotte

assisting in the design of packaging to

was tasked with assisting packaging

managing whole projects, including

technologists and designers at Antalis

visiting and presenting to clients.

employment at the SPC. Antalis Packaging is committed to investing in the packaging designers

are looking for innovative packaging design to improve efficiency and sustainability or even artwork design.

An outstanding performance

of the future and Charlotte is the

Jason adds: “Charlotte has been an

(SPC). Charlotte was soon making

during her placement year has led

second intern to have gone on to

outstanding intern, demonstrating her

a significant contribution to the

to Charlotte already being offered a

take up a permanent role within the

exceptional talent, willingness to learn,

work and success of the SPC. Just

permanent job by Antalis Packaging.

SPC. Packaging Technology Manager

and remarkable work ethic from day

three months after beginning her

She is now completing the final

at Antalis Packaging, Jason Poxon,

one. We couldn’t be more delighted to

placement, Charlotte progressed from

year of her degree while in full-time

believes part of the success of the

have Charlotte join our team”.

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