Sealpac puts focus on resource-saving solutions at Interpack 2020

Packaging solutions that demonstrate greater sustainability by using less natural resources, therefore complying with current retail guidelines, will be dominating the headlines during Interpack 2020.

At stand B19 in hall 5, under its striking motto “GO sustainable!”, Sealpac will be presenting numerous innovative packaging concepts that minimise the use of plastic by providing paper-based alternatives, mono solutions, as well as ultra-thin trays. Furthermore, the global specialist in tray-sealing and thermoforming technology, will demonstrate how these resource-saving, contemporary solutions can be implemented on state-of-the-art Sealpac equipment with particularly efficient energy consumption.

End-users will benefit from modern packaging systems that contribute to environmental and climate protection, meet the requirements of the latest EU plastic regulations, yet still perfectly match current trends in the food industry, such as the rise of organic, vegetarian and vegan products.

At Interpack 2020, the company will show that eTray can now also be supplied with a mono PP inlay, hence addressing the latest guidelines of food retailers regarding sustainable packaging materials. In Düsseldorf, Sealpac will be demonstrating the eTray packaging system on its versatile A6 traysealer that comes with low-wear servo drive and a particularly efficient use of energy.

The Sealpac A-series traysealers are completely lubrication-free. This significantly reduces maintenance requirements and costs.

Another Interpack highlight will be Sealpac’s presentation of ultra-light trays produced from mono PP or mono PET, which lead to significant plastic reductions.

In order to address the current demand for even thinner and more sustainable packaging, Sealpac teamed up with various tray manufacturers and has now been able to reduce the weight of, for example, the most commonly used MAP tray for fresh meat in Europe (190 x 144 x 50 mm) from 18 grams in 2003 to well under 10 grams today.

Improved recycling by using mono plastic is an important solution to provide more sustainability. In the area of thermoforming, Sealpac presents a fully recyclable pack for cheese blocks, also suitable for other fresh food items, packaged under modified atmosphere. The C-base bottom film, manufactured by Schur Flexibles, is made from mono PP and combined with a recyclable top film.

Sealpac is at Interpack 2020 in Düsseldorf from 7 – 13 May: hall 5, stand B19.