In the packaging industry, plastics are an irreplaceable material for protecting goods and foodstuffs and thus an important component in the value chain. The carbon footprint of this packaging is often significantly lower than that of other materials, and the recycling of used packaging is a given. Nevertheless, there is a great desire to further reduce raw material consumption and thus the CO2 footprint. So how can an easy-to-open, stable, flexible and above all recyclable packaging be produced while protecting the environment and conserving resources?
The solution is as economical as it is light! Reduce your packaging weight by up to 30% and still get a stable and protective wrapping for your product. This is enabled by the Promix microcellular technology, which creates a foam structure in the polymer using environmentally friendly gases such as CO2 and N2. The technology from Promix Solutions AG makes this possible in a process-safe manner and the investment pays off within a few months. With a usual extrusion packaging line with a throughput of 500 kilograms of plastic per hour, they save up to 3.6 tons of plastic per day and thus 3,600 €/day or almost 80,000 €/month. Per year, this results in a reduced plastic consumption of 1,000 tons per production line.
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Promix Solutions will be exhibiting at Interpack in Düsseldorf in May. Get first-hand information at the Swiss Pavilion, Hall 8A/D59.
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