Paper tube keeps its shape - packaging journal

BillerudKorsnäs and Aisa Packaging have jointly developed a fibre-based alternative to conventional plastic toothpaste and cosmetic tubes. The paper tube made from FibreForm material replaces plastic in the tube shoulder and sleeve.

FibreForm from BillerudKorsnäs makes it possible, that the tube retains its shape and squeezing No traces leaves behind. The sustainable material can also be embossed up to ten times deeper than normal paper. This enables unique 3D effects and memorable tactile experiences.

Thanks to the use of FibreForm, Aisa is now able to, Replace up to 70 per cent of plastic in the functional shoulder component. Together with the tube sleeve, which consists of over 85 per cent paper, this hybrid shoulder contributes to packaging made predominantly from paper. „Our customers can now market products that stand out from the packaging used in the mass market,“ says Joachim Sander, Director Marketing & Sales at AISA Automation Industrielle SA.

Paper tube runs on existing machines

Tubes from FibreForm can be used in various segments such as toothpaste and cosmetics. The material is renewable, biodegradable, cold-mouldable and requires less energy to produce than plastic. FibreForm can also be trouble-free on Aisa machines without having to convert them.

„In recent years, we have seen an increasing demand for fibre-based packaging solutions, including for tube applications. The tube solution developed together with Aisa fulfils the high expectations of brand owners - from plastic reduction and good functionality to exceptional branding opportunities.“ Lovisa Westergren, Sales Director FibreForm at BillerudKorsnäs

[infotext icon]Aisa Packaging is a division of Aisa Automation Industrielle SA, which specialises in the development of packaging and the testing of new materials. Aisa Machinery develops and manufactures machines for the production of packaging and is the world market leader in particular in machines for the production of tube packaging. Decoseam is a patented technology from Aisa that is used, among other things, to produce paper-based laminate tubes. The hybrid paper shoulder is patent pending. [/infotext]

Source: BillerudKorsnäs