Henkel presents solutions for sustainable packaging

Packaging Solutions

Ever changing consumer needs and new regulatory requirements are constantly presenting the packaging industry with new challenges. For more than 40 years, trends and developments in sustainability, technology and processes have been presented and discussed at Fachpack in Nuremberg. From September 24 to 26, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will make a valuable contribution to the key topic of ‘Transition in Packaging’ with its innovative adhesive solutions in hall 1, stand 153.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will soon bring new requirements to the packaging industry. The final vote on the packaging law is expected to take place in the Council of the European Union this autumn. The PPWR sets stricter rules for the recyclability of packaging and the use of recyclates, including a 100% reuse requirement for certain industrial and commercial packaging. As Henkel's sustainability strategy is based on the corporate philosophy ‘Pioneers at heart for the good of generations’, the company is already offering solutions that comply with the planned regulations.

At Fachpack, Henkel will focus on two products from its extensive portfolio. One of the main topics is palletising with hotmelt adhesives. Instead of using large amounts of plastic film, hot melt adhesives from the Technomelt Supra PS range stabilise stacked goods during transport on pallets. The adhesive is applied to the packaged goods and prevents them from tipping thanks to its anti-slip effect. This ensures safe transportation, allows higher stacking – depending on the content – and reduces the use of stretch film by up to 90%. It also eliminates the need for intermediate layers, reducing overall material costs by up to 80%. The elimination of intermediate layers allows for automated depalletising, increasing process efficiency. In one customer application, the cost of a pallet was reduced from €4.55 to €2.15 due to the enormous material savings. With this sustainable palletising solution, Henkel fulfils two important pillars of the PPWR: the avoidance of packaging waste and the recyclability of packaging. Visitors to Fachpack will be able to see for themselves the adhesive strength of the palletising solution in an exhibit.

Henkel is presenting another product highlight exclusively at the fair. It is an addition to the hot melt portfolio for end of line packaging. The product is particularly suitable for sustainability conscious companies as it can reduce CO2 emissions, improve process efficiency and is fully compatible with the paper recycling process.

‘With our pioneering spirit, our knowledge, our products and technologies, we want to enrich everyday life – and shape a future worth living for generations to come,’ said Felicia Forster, market strategy manager packaging and labelling EIMEA at Henkel. ‘We want to actively drive forward the transition to a sustainable economy and society. This also applies to our customers' sustainability goals, which we want to support with our products and packaging expertise. We look forward to exchanging ideas with our customers and industry partners at Fachpack.'