Blue Ocean Closures secures investment from Nissha to expand sustainable packaging

SWEDEN – Blue Ocean Closures has received financial backing from global medical technology company Nissha, making Nissha a co-owner in the innovative packaging firm. 

Blue Ocean Closures has developed a proprietary vacuum press forming technology to produce fiber-based closures, which are as fully recyclable as paper.

This partnership with Nissha, a company with 65 subsidiaries worldwide, will significantly increase production to meet the increasing market demand for sustainable packaging alternatives. 

Lars Sandberg, CEO of Blue Ocean Closures, welcomed the investment, stating, “We are delighted to have Nissha join our partnership of leading industrial owners. This collaboration will further advance our business, technology, and product portfolio.

“Nissha brings deep knowledge and a proven sustainability record, enabling market expansion and growth.”

Echoing this sentiment, Hisashi Iso, Director of the Board and Senior Executive Vice President of Nissha’s Industrial Materials Business Unit, emphasized aligning their values, “Joining forces with Blue Ocean Closures is a significant step toward a more sustainable future.

“Their cutting-edge technology and dedication to reducing carbon footprints resonate with Nissha’s core values. Together, we aim to drive innovation and deliver high-quality, eco-friendly solutions to global markets.”

Strengthening the vision for plastic-free closures

This investment follows Rottneros’ 2023 stake in Blue Ocean Closures, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing high-quality, bio-based, and recyclable paper screw caps.

Lennart Eberleh, CEO of Rottneros AB, highlighted their collaboration’s complementary nature: “Blue Ocean Closures is leading the way in an exciting new field with their vacuum press forming technology.

“At Rottneros, we see this as a natural complement to our work in wet molding, and exploring opportunities within dry processes aligns with our market strategy.”

Lars Sandberg added, “With Rottneros’ expertise in pulp and packaging, we further strengthen our position and ability to reach the market. This partnership will drive our expansion into more market segments.”

Blue Ocean Closures is collaborating with industrial leaders and brand owners to develop eco-friendly packaging solutions with minimal environmental impact.

One notable partnership involves Coca-Cola’s EMEA R&D Center in Brussels, which is supporting the development of a fiber-based screw cap.

This initiative aligns with Coca-Cola’s World Without Waste strategy, which aims to reduce the use of non-renewable materials in its packaging.

With these strategic investments and partnerships, Blue Ocean Closures is poised to accelerate the shift toward sustainable, plastic-free packaging, offering biobased and recyclable solutions that meet the growing demand for eco-conscious alternatives worldwide.

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