Company also will showcase other solutions from its ProTecSeals® Liners portfolio, as well as outer gaskets for aerosol products and dip tubes made of post-consumer recycled material.

Wayne, PA – TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, will exhibit a variety of solutions showcasing its commitment to sustainable packaging innovation at FachPack 2024, September 24-26 in Nuremberg, Germany. At Hall 5, Booth #204, the company’s offerings will range from mono-material and lightweight liners to recyclable outer gaskets and PCR-derived dip tubes, among other solutions.

Notably, FachPack will see the debut of TekniPlex Consumer Products’ new ePress Seal liner, the first and only pressure-sensitive seal utilizing expanded polyethylene (EPE). ePress Seal is more flexible and resilient than polystyrene (PS) foam, offering greater resistance to compression and better maintaining its shape to provide longer lasting gasketing properties. Lightweight and easy to remove, the liners are suitable for dry foods, herbs and spices, and nutritional supplements.

ePress Seal is recyclable in regions where the polyethylene (PE) recycling stream is available, making it more widely recyclable than conventional PS. Notably, PS is singled out by the European Union’s SUP directive, with major member nations like France banning it from packaging as soon as January 1, 2025.

ePress Seal is the newest member of TekniPlex Consumer Products’ ProTecSeals® Recyclable Liners portfolio. Suitable for a wide range of bottles and jars, most ProTecSeals® solutions are ideal for packaging products such as vitamins, supplements, protein powders, peanut butter and other non-reactive, non-acidic dry products.

Separately, another liner solution on display at FachPack is Luxe® Seal, an elegantly embossed liner that can feature brand owners' logos, protects sensitive ingredients, and can extend product lifespans toward the goal of reducing returns and waste. Another item, Sniff Seal®, combines unique fragrance diffusion and product protection with a permeable yet protective layer that allows consumers to experience the product essence without compromising packaging integrity. The seal can remain intact throughout the supply chain and potential return processes, eliminating the need for product opening.

Also at FachPack, TekniPlex Consumer Products will highlight its range of outer gaskets for water-sensitive aerosol products. Recyclable in geographies where thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) recycling streams are available, the solutions represent a novel TPE alternative to traditional rubber outer gaskets. The gaskets offer increased water vapor resistance compared with standard nitrile constructions, providing reduced waste through superior product protection. Suitable for products in a wide array of markets, the gaskets assemble and adhere seamlessly on mounting cups for simplified manufacturing.

Another solution will be dip tubes derived from post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. An attractive alternative to virgin plastic dip tubes, the PCR components are suitable for both pressurized and non-pressurized pump packaging. A means of improving sustainability without affecting product performance, the tubes are available in a low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and a polypropylene (PP) versions.

“Our ‘Sustainability And’ philosophy helps us consider both product performance and eco-friendliness in the solutions we develop and bring to market,” said Aurélie Emond, VP of Integrated Performance Solutions for TekniPlex Consumer Products. “For us, enhancing functionality is part and parcel of our sustainability approach, because to be truly sustainable a solution must be high-performing and accepted by brands and consumers. In addition to reducing environmental impact, meeting changing consumer demands, and complying with stricter regulations, elements like more recyclable materials, components derived from PCR, reduced product waste and lightweighting also can lead to cost savings, enhanced brand image, better conservation of resources, and a competitive edge for brands.”

For more information, visit www.tekni-plex.com/consumer.