Elopak, Kompak launch eco-friendly packaging initiative in the Netherlands

NETHERLANDS – Elopak, a provider of carton packaging and filling machinery, in collaboration with Kompak Netherland, a European contract packer in the home and personal care industry, is launching environmentally friendly carton packaging solutions for items in these sectors.

The collaboration has resulted to D-PAK showroom at Kompak’s site in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands.

The D-PAK showroom is expected to provide an opportunity for both current and prospective clients to discover the D-PAK carton packaging solution.

The showroom will provide an opportunity for its clients to experience the revolutionary D-PAK carton packaging solution for home and personal care products, including detergents, household cleaning products, and liquid soaps. 

The facility will showcase the products from design and handling to actual filling.

The new showroom features interactive stations that vividly convey the versatility, sustainability and marketing potential of D-PAK.

It exhibits multimedia ‘wall of cartons’, design samples and information on the life cycle of packaging. 

For easy production, two Elopak filling lines have been installed at Kompak, with a third line anticipated to be installed later this year.

This set-up design is an advantage for brands moving towards sustainable packaging as it offers significant flexibility and facilitates quick market introductions.

Elopak’s D-PAK gable top carton is part of its ‘Repackaging tomorrow’ strategy, which involves. This strategy aims to minimise plastic packaging and gradually replace it with sustainable carton packaging.

Without compromising on safety or functionality, the D-PAK cartons reduce plastic usage by up to 80% compared to conventional packaging methods.

Not only does the D-PAK carton packaging serve as primary packaging, but it also offers a convenient refill solution, providing reassurance and satisfaction to the users. 

“In a world dominated by digital touchpoints, the desire for tangible experiences is stronger than ever – even in B2B,” says Dirk Endlich, Vice President of P2C (Plastic to Carton) at Elopak.

“With the showroom for D-PAK cartons, we want to create trust and offer an exciting new experience.” 

“We see huge potential for the D-PAK carton,” adds Geert Buijsman, CEO of Kompak.

“It is highly functional, sustainable and cost-effective. With D-PAK cartons, you can streamline processes, cut costs and explore new markets.”

The showroom and the integrated Elopak filling technology, together, enable Elopak and Kompak to now offer support to brands on their sustainability journey.

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