Experts calculate that the demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years. This requires a redoubling of sustainability efforts in order to be able to meet the growing demand responsibly, while reducing the environmental impact.
Because your products are so unique, we recognize that one size does not fit all. Many multi-nationals are researching how they can stay profitable while offering their customers the very best in sustainable packaging. Whether you are flow packing, thermoforming, traysealing, or automating we have worked tirelessly to understand your pain points and how we address them.
Reduce Packaging:
Recycle and compost:
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The process operates by fabricating a MAP tray from a pre-cut flat cardboard, which is formed and a barrier liner automatically applied in one step process. The system is based on the same benefit stream as Thermosealer® technology where the fabricating of trays is conducted directly before the tray sealing process.
Benefits:
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With PLATFORM® Technology on a Trave® Tray Sealer we created a flexible tool that can continually respond to rapid changes in food packaging technologies, market demands and new sustainable materials. We can utilize renewable resources such as Paperseal™, a fully printable, recyclable paperboard to replace plastic and thinner materials, enabling reduced package plastic content up to 80%.
Environmentally-conscious packaging with these technologies:
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The PLATFORMER® reduces the carbon footprint of trays by manufacturing on demand at the point of packaging. It produces trays from roll-stock film reels at the customer’s factory, consuming the precise amount of plastic required. The product is placed and tray sealed immediately, improving system effi ciency and security. Material savings of up to 38% can be achieved with scrap below 2%. This reduces the carbon footprint of the tray manufacturing and logistics process. Form trays in a complete packaging line with a Trave tray sealer, or as a stand-alone option.
“#ULMAweCare is an “ambitious and cross-cutting sustainability project with a double objective of reducing packaging and promoting the incorporation of recyclable and compostable materials while keeping packaging features to extend shelf life of products. Efficient processes and effective packaging with a lower environmental impact: that is #ULMAweCare.”
- Josu Garcia Urien, Sustainability Manager at ULMA Packaging
Scrap reduction up to 40% is possible for some products that allow to make vacuum through specially designed air holes on the bottom film. Check it out in action >
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We also have the Tight-bag™ system on our vertical baggers. It can use 100% recyclable mono-material film, and uses the precise amount of material needed for the product. Learn more about our flow wrapping equipment >
"At Harpak-ULMA sustainability is a key strategic objective, and our solutions reflect that. It means that from the machines we build, to the packaging solutions we develop, a key consideration is how they improve our customers’ ability to cost-effectively protect our natural resources. The reality is, sustainability is good business. That’s because proactively reducing environmental impact often generates lower waste and costs for the producer."
Kevin Roach CEO, Harpak-ULMA