ProAmpac accelerates ‘fiberisation’ movement

ProAmpac has announced an expansion of its ProActive Recyclable RP-2000 High Barrier Series.

This development signals a major leap forward in the “fiberisation of packaging” movement, offering a roadside recyclable alternative to complex, multi-layer structures that have historically been impossible to recycle.

As brands face mounting pressure to transition away from non-recyclable materials, the RP-2000 platform is designed to replace traditional paper/foil and paper/METPET laminations without sacrificing the shelf-life of sensitive dry goods.

The primary challenge of fibre-based packaging has always been its permeability. ProAmpac’s new series overcomes this by providing high-performance barriers against oxygen and moisture, specifically engineered for products that require strict climate control such as oatmeal, granola, cereal, spices, dried fruits, and nuts.

A common hurdle for sustainable packaging is the “speed tax” — the tendency for new materials to tear or jam on legacy machinery. ProAmpac has addressed this by ensuring the RP-2000 is a drop-in solution. The material has successfully been trialled on super high-speed horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) lines, reaching speeds of up to 900 packs per minute. Furthermore, the series features enhanced flex-crack resistance, ensuring the barrier remains intact even after the package is folded, handled, or shipped.

“As adoption of fibre-based structures accelerates, it is critical that ProAmpac continues to expand the functional performance envelope of paper-based materials,” said Hesam Tabatabaei, chief technology officer at ProAmpac. He noted that these technologies enable brands to transition to curbside recyclable packaging while maintaining required barrier properties, package integrity, and filling-line efficiency.

The RP-2000 Series is available in various pouch formats and rollstock, offering high-quality printing capabilities across natural kraft, bleached, or clay-coated paper finishes to help brands create distinctive designs.

Adam Edinger, global innovation engineer for ProAmpac, added that the platform was created to give brands a dependable performance in a fibre-based format that aligns with today’s sustainability expectations while requiring minimum adjustment on filling lines.