Henkel and Panverta Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Technology

Henkel and Panverta Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Technology

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Panverta CPP have collaborated to create sustainable packaging solutions for dry foods, improving oxygen barrier performance and reducing the number of packaging layers. By enhancing the oxygen barrier of metallized cast polypropylene (CPP) and aluminum oxide (AIOx) films, they have developed mono-material polypropylene (PP) packaging that replaces multi-layer packaging. This innovation supports the circular economy by simplifying recycling and reducing material use while maintaining the integrity of food packaging.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 30-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia’s Panverta CPP have teamed up to develop a sustainable solution for dry food packaging by improving the oxygen barrier properties of packaging films. By reducing the number of layers in packaging, the collaboration is aimed at cutting down waste while maintaining high-quality food protection. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta consists of multiple layers to guard against air, moisture, and light, but these multi-layered materials are often difficult to recycle.

The joint innovation between Henkel and Panverta focuses on optimizing metallized cast polypropylene (CPP) and aluminum oxide-coated (AIOx) films, achieving oxygen barrier performance of less than 0.5 cc/m² per day and 8 cc/m² per day respectively. This marks a significant move towards mono-material polypropylene packaging, which is easier to recycle.

Panverta Sales Manager Marcus Hengky emphasized the value of Henkel’s support, noting how the partnership has enhanced Panverta’s product range to attract brand owners looking for efficient, sustainable packaging options.

Henkel’s recyclable Loctite Liofol oxygen barrier coating plays a key role in this partnership, enabling mono-material packaging designs without sacrificing the essential oxygen barrier needed to preserve food. This coating is certified recyclable, improves material efficiency, and meets recycling protocols, ensuring a reduced environmental impact.

At Tokyo Pack 2024, visitors can view the collaboration’s results, including sample packaging that demonstrates the effectiveness of the oxygen barrier properties.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.”

More information at www.henkel.com

About PT. Panverta Cakrakencana
Panverta is widely known as a trusted packaging film manufacturer in Indonesia. With experience since 1989, Panverta is ready to give business solution with excellent service. Customers have always been one of Panverta top priorities. The company was established on the basis of service excellence. Panverta makes every effort to comprehend and be pro-active in response to individual customer needs. Panverta ensures that our customers get the highest quality products and the best possible service. Sustainable and Credible are Panverta’s main objective in becoming a leading flexible packaging manufacturer. Panverta’s commitment of quality and service is a keystone in generating the tradition of excellence and delivering added values to customers. More information at www.panverta.com

Media Contact:

Sebastian Hinz
Adhesive Technologies
Media Relations
+49-211-797-8594
press@henkel.com

SOURCE: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA