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In June, the SIG Group, Swiss provider of packaging solutions, celebrated its 170th anniversary under the motto "For better". The company can look back on an innovative history in the field of bag-in-box systems.
The company, which was founded in 1853 and has its headquarters in Neuhausen, Switzerland, took the opportunity to celebrate the Group and shed light on its future potential.
The two anniversary events were attended primarily by SIG executives and residents of the municipality of Neuhausen, but also by Customers from all over the world part.
"The 170th anniversary of the company is a reason to celebrate. It was an excellent opportunity for us to share the SIG spirit with customers and employees. The events showed everyone how SIG has developed over the years. However, one key point has always remained the same: our commitment "for better" - for customers, consumers and the planet."
Samuel SigristCEO at SIG
Today, SIG is a leading provider of sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. The company works in partnership with customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe and sustainable way. The journey in food packaging began in 1906 with packaging for chocolate.
Innovations in beverage cartons
The first beverage carton and the first filling machine were launched on the European market in 1930. Scholle, now part of SIG, developed the Bag-in-box systemwhich changed the distribution of liquids.
In 1975, beverage carton supplier PKL launched the combibloc aseptic packaging and filling system onto the market. SIG took over PKL in 1989 and thus created the Basis for growth in the aseptic packaging sector. At the beginning of this century, SIG decided to completely to concentrate on the packaging business. With the acquisition of Scholle IPN and Evergreen Asia in 2022, the company's product range now includes Carton packs for fresh and aseptic products as well as bag-in-box and spouted pouch solutions.
Development of sustainable solutions
The company is the only system provider worldwide that covers carton packs, spouted pouches and bag-in-boxes. The company's technology and innovative strength enable it to offer a wide range of different solutions across all product categories and distribution channels. The solutions are Sustainable, flexible, fast and affordable. SIG is committed to becoming net-positive and has divided its sustainability initiatives into four core areas: Climate+, Forest+, Resources+ and Food+. This is also reflected in SIG's brand promise: "For better". This claim serves as inspiration for the development of innovative and sustainable solutions and technologies.
Source: SIG Group
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