Packaging innovations from the Rhine-Erft district to reduce plastic waste

For more than 15 years, tbs-pack GmbH has been the go-to company in the Rhine-Erft region for forward-looking and innovative packaging solutions. To reduce packaging waste, tbs-pack uses extra-thin yet tear-resistant packaging films. One example is its Eco stretch film, which is used in logistics to secure pallets for shipping. To reduce the thickness of the film, the stretch films undergo a specially developed process that can achieve a reduction in material usage of up to 50%. Managing Director Stumpp explains: “Our motto is: less is more – especially when it comes to stretch film. By reducing the amount of film material required, we not only ensure less environmental impact. Because less material is used, we also achieve enormous price savings in our customers' product packaging.”

Sustainable packaging films awarded ‘very good recyclability’ rating

In addition, tbs-pack recently launched the “Castelli Greenline.” The Greenline is a portfolio of sustainable packaging materials made from paper, renewable raw materials, or recycled materials that are particularly easy to recycle or biodegrade. “Thanks to their excellent recycling properties, our Castelli shrink films have already been awarded the 'very good recyclability' rating by the environmental services provider interseroh. We are delighted about this award and the recognition of our sustainability efforts,” says Marketing Manager Rita Zuri.

Resource-saving packaging machines for greater process optimization

However, resources can be saved not only on the material side. Using the right machine can also lead to less material consumption, lower energy consumption, and fewer CO2 emissions. For this reason, the automatic packaging machines from the alpha-pack Group are designed to be energy-efficient, fail-safe, and durable. Managing Director Thomas Stumpp emphasizes: “The speed, reliability, and durability of our machines not only ensure better process optimization and budget savings because fewer new purchases have to be made. Since our machines are particularly energy-efficient, they also protect the environment.”

The group offers interested parties a free sustainability check, which analyzes the packaging solutions used to date and then makes optimization suggestions with regard to resource consumption, CO2 footprint, and the costs of the packaging solutions.

About tbs-pack GmbH

tbs-pack GmbH was founded in 2008 and, thanks to its many years of experience in the market, is one of the pioneers in the Rhine-Erft district when it comes to innovative and forward-looking packaging machines and materials. Through their merger with the Alpha-Pack Group, which is unique in the industry, the companies offer their customers comprehensive system solutions from the manufacturer – completely from a single source without any middlemen. The main location of tbs-pack GmbH is in the business park in Erftstadt-Lechenich, where, thanks to the 280 kilowatt peak (kWp) photovoltaic system, work is carried out in an almost climate-neutral manner.