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Additional Finishing Capabilities for Packaging

Additional finishing solutions for packaging include laser perforation of flexible materials to enhance shelf life or add other benefits, and advanced gluing solutions for more complex structural designs.

Additional Finishing Capabilities for Packaging

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Additional Finishing Capabilities Solutions

Complex Gluing Solutions for Packaging

Complex gluing applications can transform a flat blank into an attractive and innovative structure, helping to create on-shelf differentiation. Options include skiving and hemming, flame-sealing, CR adhesives, and more.

Complex Gluing

Laser Perforation

Incorporating laser perforation into flexible packaging can help to extend the shelf life of fresh food or can help to create features such as easy opening. 

Laser Perforation for Packaging Applications

Related Finishes & Enhancements

Anti-Counterfeit and Grey Market Coding Packaging Measures
Anti-Counterfeit and Grey Market Coding Packaging Measures

Consumers expect authenticity when buying a premium product, and for the pharmaceutical industry the guarantee of authenticity is vital to maintain patient safety, but high-value markets are attractive to counterfeiters. Our state-of-the-art packaging solution can help prevent counterfeiting to ensure your brand integrity is maintained and patients are protected.  

Child-Resistant Packaging Solutions
Child-Resistant Packaging

Often used for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other non-food consumer products, child-resistant packaging can protect children and vulnerable consumers from harm while still being intuitive and easy for those not at risk to open. 

Tamper-Evident Packaging Measures 

Tamper-evident packaging provides visible evidence to the end user that the product has not been tampered with. For pharmaceuticals, tamper-evident packaging is a requirement, while for other products it offers security throughout the supply chain and to the consumer.

Unilever Launches Next Generation Laundry Capsule Designed To Help Decarbonize Laundry, Save Energy and Cut Plastic Packaging

July 28, 2022

Unilever - Skip Launches Next Generation Laundry Capsule Designed To Help Decarbonize Laundry, Save Energy and Cut Plastic Packaging

Unilever have announced the global launch of its most sustainable laundry capsule yet, the fastest growing detergent format in many parts of the world.

Unilever’s biggest laundry brand, Dirt Is Good (also known as Persil, Skip, OMO and Surf Excel), has introduced the newly designed capsule to help decarbonize the laundry process whilst delivering top cleaning performance. The new capsules are packaged in a plastic-free, paperboard container, a move set to prevent over 6,000 tonnes of plastic entering the waste stream every year, the equivalent in weight to 500 double-decker buses.

The specially designed formula contains biodegradable active ingredients that are 65% derived from plant sources and has been optimized to deliver top cleaning performance in cold and short cycles. The re-engineered capsule membrane is fully biodegradable and the fastest dissolving on the market, designed to leave no residue on laundry. The new capsule sees its carbon footprint reduced by 16 percent (vs. current capsules), and when used in cold, short cycles, consumers can save up to 60 percent energy per use.

The reduction in emissions across the products’ life cycle puts the new Unilever capsule at the forefront of efforts to decarbonize the laundry industry. This is an important step in reducing the Scope 3 GHG emissions of their laundry business, which includes those associated with consumers’ end use of our products, like the energy required to power washing machine.

For the first time ever, the laundry capsules will be packaged in a ground-breaking plastic-free paperboard box. The innovative box conceived in partnership with Graphic Packaging International, underwent years of development to lock out moisture better than current plastic packaging and prevent capsules from sticking to each other. The box is easier to open and close, is child-proof and fully recyclable. 50% of the cardboard comes from recycled sources and the rest from FSC-certified forests.

The new product, which will launch first in France before rolling out to other markets, is another example of Unilever’s Clean Future strategy. Announced in September 2020, the strategy aims to fundamentally change the way that some of the world’s best-known cleaning and laundry products are created, manufactured and packaged, supported by a €1bn investment over 10 years.

Dr. Keith Rutherford, Head of Global Innovation, Unilever Home Care R&D said: “Through our Clean Future program, our ambition is to make sustainable cleaning the compelling choice for every consumer by bringing real innovation to established mass market products. The research, development, and manufacturing skill that is required shouldn’t be underestimated. The new proprietary formulation and child-proof cardboard packaging is the work of so many people. This is our best and most sustainable laundry capsule yet – it is truly industry leading.”

Ralf Mack, Director New Business Development, EU Consumer Products at Graphic Packaging International adds: “Working together with Unilever, we are delighted to see our innovative packaging solution launch under this iconic brand around the world. Our combined expertise in carton design, product protection capabilities and understanding of consumer behavior has enabled us to create this superior, plastic-free and child-proof solution, enabling consumers and businesses alike to reduce their use of single-use plastic.”

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Devils Backbone Brewing Company Develops Foil-Stamped Basket Carrier to Capture Attention and Elevate Brand

CRAFT BEER | ELEVATED EXPERIENCE

Devils Backbone Brewing Company Establishes Their Prestige Series as a Luxury Beverage With Foil Stamping and Soft-Touch Coating

This basket carrier is a convenient solution with a custom profile and premium enhancements that captures consumers’ attention and elevates the brand. The foil-stamped basket carrier with soft-touch coating gives dimension and creates a unique tactile experience.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company Develops Foil-Stamped Basket Carrier to Capture Attention and Elevate Brand

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Asahi Soft Drinks Launches Cap-It™, a Recyclable Clip-Style Carton for PET Bottle Multipacks

CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS | INNOVATION

Asahi Soft Drinks Launches Cap-It™

We are experienced in providing automated paperboard packaging at scale. For Asahi Soft Drinks, this meant the efficient transition away from manual packaging to an automated Cap-It system. The new pack style was successfully launched for the Wilkinson brand and expanded to other products, including carbonated items. Using the Cap-it machine for production, the client succeeded in reducing manual labor and costs.

Asahi Soft Drinks Launches Cap-It™, a Fully Recyclable Clip-Style Carton for PET Bottle

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Cap-It™ Clip-Style Multipack Carton for PET Plastic Bottles

Cap-It™ is a recyclable paperboard clip solution for PET plastic bottles with neck rings. This multipack beverage packaging is an alternative to plastic rings and shrink film packaging.  

Cap-It features an intelligent design that maintains pack integrity through the supply chain. On-shelf differentiation is achieved via a generous billboarding area, that still allows good visibility of the bottles. 

Cap-It can be packaged with any of our Cap-It machinery equipment, including the Cap-It 2 and our new generation machine, AutoClip™ CIG3, that runs at higher speeds and provides enhanced bottle stability.   

Cap-It™ Clip-Style Multipack Carton for PET Plastic Bottles

Cap-It Benefits

Sustainability Benefits
Sustainability
  • Clip-style paperboard packaging solution made from renewable plant-based fiber from sustainably managed forests  
  • Recyclable through household paper waste streams 
  • Skirt length can be varied to optimize the amount of board used, depending on application 
Consumer Experience Benefits
Consumer Experience
  • Finger holes make the pack easy to carry and handle  
  • Bottles can be easily and safely removed from the pack 
Convenience Benefits
Convenience
  • The intelligent design makes the pack comfortable to carry, safe to handle, and easy to remove the bottles 
Operational Efficiency Benefits
Operational Efficiency
  • Maintains good pack integrity to meet the demands of the supply chain  
  • Efficient, high-speed machinery option available 
  • Accommodates multiple bottle sizes, types, and configurations 
  • Machinery can be incorporated into, or closely coupled to, other packaging formats, such as ClipCombo™, to pack multiple PET bottle types, sizes, and configuration  
Brand and Marketing Benefits
Brand and Marketing
  • Premium billboard space for high-impact branding and messaging 
  • Some clip solutions offer label orientation which enhances the appearance on the retail shelf   
  • If required, bar codes can be masked by adjusting the length of the skirt 

See Cap-It in Action

This intelligent carton design provides on-shelf differentiation by offering the opportunity to print high-impact graphics on the paperboard while leaving the bottle visible to the consumer.

Cap-It Features

Brand and Marketing Benefits
Branding

A generous billboard space delivers a pack that really stands out on the retail shelf  

Protection

Provides good support and protection by holding tightly to the neck of the bottle. The level of protection provided can be varied by adjusting the length of the skirt. 

Pack Options

Accommodates a wide range of PET bottle styles and sizes in multiple configurations, including 4-, 6- and 8-packs 

Operational Efficiency Benefits
High-Speed Machinery

Can be applied by any of our Cap-It machines, including our new generation machine, AutoClip™ CIG3, that runs at higher speeds

Convenience Benefits
Ergonomic Design

Intelligent design makes it comfortable and safe to carry and handle  

Asahi Soft Drinks Launches Cap-It™, a Fully Recyclable Clip-Style Carton for PET Bottle Multipacks

Asahi Soft Drinks needed a new multipack solution
for their Wilkinson Sparkling Water range in
response to increased production volumes and
the shift from cans to PET bottles for soft drinks

Cap-It Product Applications

Beverage
Beverages
Water
Sports Drinks
Carbonated Soft Drinks

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Driving Packaging Forward: Discover Paperboard Innovation at PACK EXPO 2025

September 29 – October 1, 2025

Visit Us and Discover Our Latest Consumer Packaging Innovations

Consumer demand for packaging that relies less on plastic is rising fast, and for businesses looking for circular, functional, and convenient alternatives, our booth at PACK EXPO, West Hall W-914, is the place to start.

According to the latest Paper & Packaging Board research, 50% of U.S. consumers are concerned about plastic pollution. This concern, together with brand and retailer sustainability goals, and regulatory pressures relating to plastic and packaging, is driving innovation.

At PACK EXPO, you’ll discover our portfolio of paperboard packaging innovations that are designed to be more circular, more functional, and more convenient than the plastic packaging they replace.

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See Us at PACK EXPO

September 29 – October 1, 2025
West Hall W-914
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada

Explore our unique Boardio™ Immersion Room

Boardio™ paperboard canisters offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to rigid and flexible plastic, and metal containers.

The Boardio 3D immersive experience at our booth allows you to virtually explore the machine and understand the process of creating the canister.

See firsthand how Boardio can be tailored for sensitive food powders, snacks, coffee, confectionery, and more.

Plastic replacement innovation for beverage multipacks

Our clip portfolio for can and PET bottle multipacks offers minimal-material, recyclable paperboard alternatives to plastic rings and shrink film — delivering strength, sustainability, and great shelf presence.

EnviroClip™ Cans Clip-Style Multipack in a 6-pack
EnviroClip™ Cans Clip-Style Multipack Carton

EnviroClip™ Cans is a clip-style multipack solution for canned beverages that uses Z-Flute™, a solid fiber design that adds strategic reinforcement where needed to deliver a strong clip that performs in both cold and humid conditions. 

EnviroClip Beam clip-style multipack for PET bottles
EnviroClip™ Beam Clip-Style Multipack Carton for PET Plastic Bottles

An alternative to plastic rings and shrink film, EnviroClip™ Beam is a paperboard clip-style multipack carton for PET bottles that uses minimal material and no glue.

EnviroClip™ Bottles Clip Style Multipack Folding Carton for PET Plastic Bottles
EnviroClip™ Bottles Clip-Style Multipack Carton for PET Plastic Bottles 

An alternative to plastic rings and shrink film, EnviroClip™ Bottles is a paperboard clip-style multipack carton for PET bottles.

KeelClip™ Clip-Style Multipack Folding Carton for Cans
KeelClip™ Clip-Style Multipack Carton for Cans

KeelClip™ is a paperboard clip-style multipack solution that replaces plastic rings and shrink film. It provides an enhanced user experience, great merchandising appeal and has an integrated high-speed machinery solution. 

Integrated machinery solutions

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency and innovation are key to staying ahead. Our advanced machinery portfolio leverages flexible automation and next generation technology to navigate operational challenges and meet complex automation requirements.

At our booth, see AutoClip™ SplitClip™, a continuous-motion machine that applies the EnviroClip™ clip-style multipack carton to PET bottles and cans already in trays in a single clipping application.

Discover healthcare packaging that safeguards safety and supply chain

As the healthcare market grows more complex and highly regulated, packaging must evolve. We offer packaging for prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical devices, eyecare and animal health, all built on GMP-compliant standards.

From tamper-evident cartons and child-resistant packs to anti-counterfeit features and track-and-trace capabilities, we help safeguard both patients and supply chains.

Tamper-Evident Packaging Measures 

Tamper-evident packaging provides visible evidence to the end user that the product has not been tampered with. For pharmaceuticals, tamper-evident packaging is a requirement, while for other products it offers security throughout the supply chain and to the consumer.

Child-Resistant Packaging Solutions
Child-Resistant Packaging

Often used for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other non-food consumer products, child-resistant packaging can protect children and vulnerable consumers from harm while still being intuitive and easy for those not at risk to open. 

Anti-Counterfeit and Grey Market Coding Packaging Measures
Anti-Counterfeit and Grey Market Coding Packaging Measures

Consumers expect authenticity when buying a premium product, and for the pharmaceutical industry the guarantee of authenticity is vital to maintain patient safety, but high-value markets are attractive to counterfeiters. Our state-of-the-art packaging solution can help prevent counterfeiting to ensure your brand integrity is maintained and patients are protected.  

Meet regulations while protecting patients from counterfeit medications with pharmaceutical serialization and track and trace technology for packaging.
Serialization and Track and Trace Packaging

Meet regulations while protecting patients from counterfeit medications with pharmaceutical serialization and track & trace technology for packaging.

Pet care packaging that performs

With the humanization of pets comes higher expectations for pet food and pet care packaging. We offer high performance packaging formats for a wide range of applications including canned and pouched wet food, dry food, treats, toys, cat litter and more.

Smarter packs for home and garden

For home and garden applications, durability, safety, and ease-of-use are critical.

CleanClose™ is a paperboard alternative to plastic tubs and pouches for laundry detergent, combining tamper- and child-resistance with the flexibility to handle a broad range of pod counts.

Strength packaging formats include IntegraFlute™, built for the demands of wholesale and club store channels – delivering high compression strength and structural integrity without compromising sustainability.

Foodservice innovation

Today’s consumer appreciates the ease of take-out and delivery services and the overall experience of enjoying their preferred cold beverages or frozen treats. Using a cup that underperforms shortly after preparation results in excess condensation, melted treats, and separated blends for guests.

Cold&Go™ insulated paper cold cups deliver the performance consumers expect – keeping drinks colder and in premium condition for longer compared to plastic cups. With a rigid feel and premium print capabilities, they’re an ideal alternative to plastic cold cups.

Our bakery packaging delivers supply chain efficiency, on-shelf differentiation, and standout branding – with a lot less plastic. From grease-resistant barrier performance to crisp die-cut windows, these packs strike a balance between functionality and visual impact.

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Discover Innovative Solutions at drinktec

The packaging industry is transforming, driven by the need for innovation and sustainability. Brands face challenges such as improving material circularity and carbon footprint reduction, alongside increased pressure to enhance automation and streamline operations.

While the pain points are clear, the pathways to resolution may seem complex. But this new era is an opportunity to reimagine our interaction with products, materials, and the environment.

The journey ahead is transformative and exciting. Now is the moment to lead the charge.

And the way to do it is clear: through innovation for change.

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See Us at drinktec

September 15 – 19, 2025
Hall C1, Booth C1-321
Location
Messe München, Germany

See EnviroClip™ Cans in action

EnviroClip™ Cans is an intelligent, minimum-material paperboard clip that replaces plastic rings and shrink film. See it at our drinktec booth, together with its integrated machinery solution, AutoClip™, that will be running at the show.

Discover what makes EnviroClip Cans perform so well in cold and humid conditions, and why it’s the perfect plastic replacement solution for cans.

Need a multipack solution for PET bottles?

EnviroClip™ Beam is a unique solution that must be handled to be believed.

You can discover this innovative multipack carton for PET bottles in our innovation room.

Don’t miss the hand-applied jig on the booth floor, which will illustrate how we’ve been able to eliminate glue from the pack.

Is maximizing pallet count a priority?

If you have large pack counts going out in trays and shrink film, come and see our Twinstack™ solution. It can deliver an increase in pallet count and reduce energy use.*

*Carbon footprint and energy reductions calculated after the filling process and compared to commercial packing using a corrugated tray and shrink film tunnel.

Looking for crate-ready solutions?

Do you use returnable crates? Our paperboard solutions go beyond the standard tray, with modified cartons that are suitable for this method of transport, including baskets, wraps, and fully enclosed cartons.

PET multipacks. Made easy.

Combining simplicity with efficiency, our SplitClip™ solution offers multiple SKUs in one tray with a single application, allowing you to take control of your PET multipack needs with a minimal paperboard carton solution.

Achieve barcode coverage with a minimum of paperboard

Barcode cover solutions are often associated with excess material. But if you want both a minimal material solution and an effective barcode coverage, our wraps have the answer, as they now offer orientation.

By selecting our top and bottom gusset wrap, combined with can orientation, you get barcode coverage with a clean, attractive look, combining the visual presence of your primary container with the design of your secondary packaging.