New partnership between Pester Pac Automation and Solutum

Pester Pac Automation and Solutum offer new environmentally friendly packaging solution
Solutum Technologies announced its addition to Pester Pac Automation’s expanded portfolio in the field of processing alternative packaging material. In addition to its existing portfolio of PCR-films, bio-based materials and packaging materials made of paper, the newly developed film from Solutum can now also be processed on the Pester stretch-wrapping machines and full overwrapping systems.

The Solutum film material has the most versatile end of life properties, including industrial composting and full biodegradability in soil and water. The film leaves no residue of microplastics or other toxic substances. Compared to conventional LDPE film, the Solutum film has higher tear strength. This property makes it possible to significantly reduce the material thickness, which in turn leads to material savings.

Solutum film is compatible with the existing Pester stretch-wrapping and full overwrapping systems. The use of this new film material is possible without major upgrades, which means that the production processes can be adapted efficiently and cost-effectively. This easy integration is an essential benefit in the holistic sustainability view and underlines the practicality of the new solution.

Solutum’s packaging material can be produced locally on existing extruders, making it possible to scale the film to meet demand via existing suppliers. The possibility for local production contributes to reduced transport emissions and supports regional economic cycles. Moreover, using Solutum film reduces the cooling requirements on Pester’s stretchwrapping systems, resulting in up to 80% pneumatic energy savings.

The Solutum material has been awarded the Interseroh ‘Made for Recycling’ for paper products according to the Aticelca 501 test method, TÜV Industrial Composting, TÜV Soil Biodegradable and self-declared with the ISO14020 Water Biodegradable label.