AMB: Meat packaging made from mono PET

Together with an Italian ham producer, AMB Spa has tested packaging films made from mono-PET. The new films were developed according to eco-design aspects and fulfil all European recycling guidelines.

AMB's mono PET films are recyclable and suitable for closed-loop processes. The mono material with a high barrier ensures good shelf life for the packaged food, is versatile, particularly hard-wearing and highly transparent. To further increase sustainability, users can opt for up to 100 per cent rPET in the material selection. The mono-PET bottom films with a high barrier effect without EVOH can be combined with peelable top films or with top films made of mono-PET.

User test confirms savings potential with mono PET

In cooperation with one of Italy's leading ham producers, AMB has now tested its mono-PET packaging films in order to further optimise them and make them even more cost-effective. First, the existing thermoformed product packaging for the range of meat products and ham was tested in order to identify potential for optimisation. Then AMB developed a new packaging geometry, to reduce PET/PE material consumption by reducing the film thickness.

The design of the product carrier made from the bottom film has been revised. Stability is fully guaranteed throughout the packaging process and right up to the chiller cabinets of food retailers. The new packaging is characterised by a more attractive appearance and increased performance, as the product shelf life has been extended. AMB not only developed the optimised packaging design, but also used its in-house toolmaking department to implement it.

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The bottom line The new development saves around 360,000 euros a year in material costs and has reduced the packaging weight by 20 per cent. In in-house stress tests, the new packaging achieved an improvement of 93 per cent without affecting the existing thermoforming process.

Everything under one roof

The complete All-in-one-place service from AMB opens up new possibilities for users in packaging development. Thanks to the extensive range of services, which includes design, toolmaking, product/material specification, print design and printing, all individual services, including the respective costs, can be viewed in the overall concept.

„This approach gives us a complete overview and a deep insight into our customers“ business and their markets. This in-depth knowledge enables us to work in partnership, develop fresh ideas and think outside the box to simplify processes. In this way, we help to improve supply chains and make the operational business more efficient, which in turn optimises costs and customer service." Giles Peacock, COO of AMB Spa

With the Acquisition of the German company PTS Prime Tray System from Gauting in Bavaria at the beginning of 2020 the company has strengthened its market position in the DACH region. It has also expanded its range of services to include resource-saving, sustainable packaging solutions for the meat processing industry.

[infotext icon] AMB Spa from San Daniele del Friuli/Italy is an internationally active company that develops customised and holistic solutions for the food and packaging industry. It offers its customers a complete End2End service. From packaging design to film production, AMB combines all services along the entire packaging development process chain under one roof. The portfolio includes design, prototyping, mould production, rigid films, flexible films, printing and lamination. AMB has five locations in Europe with 435 employees[/infotext].

Source: AMB Spa