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PREMIUM PARTNER

ORGANIZER PATRON PARTNER

A D O L F A H R E N S

Consulting, pack und print consulting

M A I K B E R M E I T I N G E R

Leiter Produktentwicklung der STREIFFGruppe, Richard Bretschneider GmbH

M A R T I N B RÜ CKN E R Inhaber, MBC PACKAGING

N I CO L A S E I L KE N

Geschäftsführer, EILKEN brand building & design

CH R I S TO P H H E L D

Geschäftsführer, Optima Consumer GmbH

H A R A L D H Ü G E L

Senior Manager Commercialization & Science, Coca-Cola GmbH

P RO F. S T E FA N J U N G E

Professor Fachbereich Verpackungstechnik, Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin

R E I N H A R D K A R T H E I N I N G E R Leiter KOLB Design/ Produktentwicklung, Hans Kolb Wellpappe GmbH & Co. KG

M A R E N KR I EG

Manager Packaging Technology, STABILO International GmbH

FR A N K KR I E N E R

Leiter Entwicklung, GIZEH Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG

LU K A S L E H M A N N

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML

M A R I T L E M KE

Associate Senior Consultant Packaging Engineer, Elanco Animal Health Inc.

CH R I S TO P H M A J CH S Z A K

Industriedesigner, Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG

P RO F. J E N S-P E T E R M A J S CH A K

Professor Verarbeitungsmaschinen / Verarbeitungs- technik, Technische Universität Dresden

N O R B E R T M E NZ E L

Head of Packaging Technology, Beiersdorf AG

J Ö R N O E D I N G

Abteilungsleiter Marketing Eigenmarken EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG

A R M I N R A M B ACH

Leiter Entwicklung, August Faller GmbH & Co. KG Pharma Service Concept

I M M O S A N D E R

Leiter Verpackungsentwicklung, Werner & Mertz GmbH

A N D R E A S S CH A B E R T

Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, brandpack gmbh

O L I V E R T H I E M E

Experience Center Manager, Smurfit Kappa GmbH

P RO F. D R .-I N G . M AT T H I A S WE I S S

Professor für Maschinenbau und Bioverfahrenstechnik, Hochschule Hannover

CH R I S TO P H WA L DAU

CEO, Berndt+Partner Creality GmbH

L EO P O L D WE R D I CH Geschäftsführer, Tubex GmbH

M I CH A E L WI E N E R

CEO, Duales System Holding GmbH & Co. KG

German Packaging Award 2021

The packaging industry is and will remain a highly innovative and creative industry. As the organizer of the largest European exhibition for everything to do with packaging, we were not only pleased about the large number of innovations submitted, which was around 25 percent higher than the previous year.

The quality of the solutions is also remarkable.

Our 24-person jury was very busy reviewing every submission. At the end there are well-deserved winners, a total of 52 innovations from six countries spread over ten competition categories. Among the winners are consumers, commerce, trade, industry and the environment. This shows that the innovations in the industry bring even more

convenience, shopping experience, efficiency, profitability and sustainability. They are high- tech and creative, find new ways and equip us impressively for the challenges of the time.

On behalf of our patron, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, we would like to thank all participants for their excellent performance. Your successful and tireless innovation work underlines the strength and creativity of the companies in our industry. It is only thanks to this work that our packaging is fit for the challenges of today and tomorrow - and thus safeguards the livelihoods of people, companies and the environment.

We are not aware of any other award that has such a broad, independent and non-partisan jury of experts. We are proud of that. Because transparency, fair play and the competence of the jurors are the basis of a high-quality and meaningful competition.

Our 2021 jury comprised experts from industry, agencies, branded companies, retailers, research institutes and universities. During a two-day meeting, all submissions were thoroughly checked and discussed at length.

We thank you very much for the extremely competent and committed work!

THE JURY

D R . B E T T I N A H O R E N B U RG dvi board member and

Overall responsible for the German Packaging Award

Categories

The Brochure shows the awarded packaging, displays, materials and machinery of the international German Packaging Award 2021.

1. Design & Processing

2. Functionality & Convenience 3. Product Presentation

4. Economic Efficiency 5. Sustainability 6. New Material 7. Digitalization 8. Packaging Machines 9. Young Talent

Design & Processing

The packaging of the new “vehappy” range of vegan products stands out above all in its bold graphic design, which very successfully conveys the brand essence of happiness, diversity and sustainability. The target group it addresses –

This noble rum bottle made of perfectly brilliant solid white glass draws attention with a luxuriously designed label made of leather. This runs from the front label area over the base to the back of the bottle in the recess

provided for this purpose.

The noble brass clasp nicely rounds off the high- quality appearance. The rum bottle is produced fully automatically and stands out with a unique broad-shouldered bottle shape creating a masculine

presence befitting its target group. A special recycled box was selected for the outer packaging, hinting at the bottle’s shape.

women aged 20 to 45 – is addressed in an open, friendly, direct and special way. In addition, the new products stand out boldly at the point-of-sale and entice people to want to try them out – even tempting non-vegans to buy.

MARKENLAUNCH VEHAPPY

S U B M I T T E D BY EDEKA Zentrale Stiftung &

Co. KG

SPIRITUOSENFLASCHE FÜR 4X50 R.N.P.

SUPERIOR PREMIUM RUM

S U B M I T T E D BY

Stoelzle Glasgruppe

SALON LOTION PUMP FÜR ENT- WICKLER-LOTION OXIDATIVER HAARFARBEN

S U B M I T T E D BY Kao Germany GmbH

VERPACKUNGSRELAUNCH HANSAPLAST, ELASTOPLAST UND CURITAS

S U B M I T T E D BY

design for human nature

The jury is of the opinion that the packaging relaunch of the three Hansaplast, Elastoplast and CURITAS umbrella brands deserves a packaging award both in the area of processing as well as design. Its design architecture was effectively and uniformly transferred to the entire range. The realistic, true-to-life depiction of

Design & Processing Functionality & Convenience

Capsule by capsule.

Quick and easy hygienic dosing. The new dispenser from PACKSYScan is impressively simple and can be used with just one hand, allowing the required number of capsules to be dosed quickly and

The new packaging system for oxidative hair colours for professional salons offers the ability to mix hair colour with The jury sees the Special

Shrink Sleeve Film as a real innovation and a new finishing option in the shrink films segment.

The new combination of technology and use of materials creates a 3D illusion, bringing an

unexpected element of surprise. The special film also supports anti- counterfeiting in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.

the product created a medically emotive design language that clearly communicates the product and its respective benefit.

The product differentiation as well as navigation through the entire range have also been improved.

The perfect interplay of design and packaging development here fully deserves the German Packaging Award.

safely. Using the capsule dispenser is so simple and intuitive. Furthermore, not only is its innovative mono-material design easy to recycle, it even uses pharmaceutically compliant plastic material.

a developer lotion in a closed system. The number of parts used has been reduced in comparison with previous

systems. PCR plastics have been used in some cases and the pump unit has been designed using an intelligent, metal-free, tennis ball-like spring replacement.

SHRINK SLEEVE 3D-ILLUSION

S U B M I T T E D BY

NYCO Flexible Packaging

DOSIERSYSTEM FÜR KAPSELN MIT FOKUS AUF EINE BESON- DERS EINFACHE ANWENDUNG, AUCH FÜR NUTZER MIT MOTO- RISCHEN EINSCHRÄNKUNGEN

S U B M I T T E D BY

PACKSYS GmbH

ADVENTSKALENDER 2020

S U B M I T T E D BY

Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach GmbH

HVB HIPACK MULTIFOOD VERPACKUNGS- SYSTEM

S U B M I T T E D BY hvb Innova AG Schwarzach GmbH has

developed a special and creative Advent calendar.

The calendar – its outline based on the shape of a Christmas tree – dispenses a sweet surprise with every turn of the central rotary knob and is also refillable.

The elaborate construction with its careful attention

The jurors were impressed by this solution’s overall concept, which offers a high-quality unboxing experience and has many well thought-out detailed solutions. The box is made entirely of cardboard and contains no polystyrene or other plastic parts. The inserts and fixings for the device to be protected

Functionality & Convenience Functionality & Convenience

The challenge for this innovative packaging was to develop a promotion box based on a fibre-based mono-material and which keeps various products

This intelligent packaging system combines a conventional cardboard tray with a lid made of transparent PET. This provides good product protection and also good product presentation.

The stable, stackable packaging can be easily integrated into automated logistics processes. The to detail combined with

its effective finishing and printing, including perfect functionality, have produced a special calendar. It is also made entirely of cardboard and does not use traditional thermoformed parts made of plastic.

are made of corrugated cardboard and have an impressive innovative and high-quality design.

The packaging is a very successful complement to the product and an emotional product presentation that creates an exciting unboxing experience.

two individual parts can be stacked inside each other to save space and can simply be recycled separately after use. The clever connection feature of the two components means it can be resealed over and over again. It can easily be adapted to a wide variety of formats and carton qualities. This

cool for a longer period of time. The chambers surrounding the product are then filled with water and frozen in a freezer. A barrier varnish keeps the packaging permanently sealed. The functionality and problem-free recycling in the paper bin of this novel packaging solution both impressed the jury.

means that the packaging can meet many different requirements, such as moisture resistance, microwave-suitability or heat resistance, which the jury found extremely impressive.

Almost everyone has eaten a kebab wrapped in aluminium foil at some point in their life. This award-worthy packaging challenges the traditional use of 2 materials. The improved kebab packaging

makes it possible to use a single material suitable for both wrapping and consuming. The 2-in- 1 solution innovatively streamlines the process for the kebab seller and consumer alike.

KEBAG

S U B M I T T E D BY Haepsi GmbH

ICECOAT

S U B M I T T E D BY STREIFFGruppe

BABBIT MUSIC BOX

S U B M I T T E D BY

Stora Enso Lettland

BÜBCHEN SKIN CARE GMBH NACHHALTIGKEITS-DISPLAY

S U B M I T T E D BY

DS Smith Packaging Deutschland Stiftung & Co. KG

Product Presentation Product Presentation

The modularity and scalability of the solution should be emphasised in this attention-grabbing secondary placement display. The display elements “dress up” a standard ¼ chep display at the POS, turning it into

Dr. Best toothbrushes still successfully present the product in the best possible way despite making the transition from blister packaging to plastic-free packaging.

A viewing window made of cellulose fibres gives a clear view of the product.

The graphics are brought to the fore due to the box design, further promoting the brand and product.

The “Bübchen” brand’s product message was communicated well on several levels with the display for the new bottles made of 100 % recycled plastic. The bottle shape is clearly represented by the display’s design, the brand is clear and easily recognisable and the uniqueness of the bottle material is communicated by the choice of material in the corrugated cardboard display and other eye- catching elements.

a theme-based island in which various products from the manufacturer can be placed. The component system is modular and can therefore be used to combine one to five displays with the same components.

Cyberpunk 2077’s size and walk-in feature are impressive, drawing the attention of shoppers or gamers at the POS with its large display placement. The graphical representation of the The display stands

out with its consistent reinforcement of the brand communication in the brand’s colour and form language. The design makes customers aware of the subject area of painting. One particular highlight of the design is the tree protruding from the side, which attracts

visual and tactile attention thanks to the design with a paper honeycomb rosette. The naturalness of the tree goes hand-in- hand with the consistent setting of the display as a paper-based single- material solution including the concealed corrugated cardboard pallet as a product carrier.

game’s key visuals immerses the customer deep into the world of Cyperpunk 2077. Product- awareness is impressed on customers even from a distance.

WIKINGERSCHIFF-DISPLAY FÜR HONIG-MET IN IMPOSANTEN AUSMASSEN

S U B M I T T E D BY

KOLB Group – Gebr. KNAUER GmbH + Co. KG

DR.BEST/AQUAFRESH PLASTICFREE

TOOTHBRUSH PACKAGING

S U B M I T T E D BY

GSK Consumer Healthcare GmbH, Karl Knauer KG, M+C SCHIFFER GmbH

STAEDTLER BAUM-DISPLAY

S U B M I T T E D BY

Panther Packaging GmbH

& Co. KG

CYBERPUNK 2077 – 360°

POS-KAMPAGNE

S U B M I T T E D BY

Schoepe Display GmbH

Economic Efficiency Economic Efficiency

The simple pre-glued base means this oversized packaging can now be easily assembled by just one person. The lid flaps also remain completely open during filling and can then be released and closed in a few easy

SPQ – „SUSTAINABLE PRINT QUALITY“

S U B M I T T E D BY

SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG, Projekt- partner Goldsteig

This concept stands out with the cumulative effect of its improvements such as the reduction in packaging materials costs, the increased usable container space, the elimination of the need for

additional load securing as well as safe handling in logistics. This was achieved by adapting the pallet shape to the front loader swing arm and the interleaving feature of the new pallet shape.

HOLZ-TRANSPORTPALETTE FÜR TRAKTOR FRONTLADER SCHWINGEN

S U B M I T T E D BY

G. Gühring GmbH&Co.KG Verpackungstechnik

steps. The pre-glued base construction also gives better dimensional stability. By changing the wave type, material could be saved. This solution offers faster set-up and optimised logistics.

The smart design of the automatically setting- up base with integrated compartment makes handling amazingly fast with just a few simple steps. Since the locks for the chep pallet are also already integrated and

ready for use, the base can simply be securely fixed in the matching openings of the pallet without needing any additional manipulation on the floor.

A major time saver for every display builder.

special colours and reducing the number of printing plates, this has made it possible to significantly reduce the production waste and carbon footprint typical of the process without compromising on print quality.

Fast-moving, smaller batch sizes, higher flexibility combined with high quality and sustainability are the big challenges in packaging printing.

SÜDPACK has succeeded in transferring the advantages of digital technology to the flexographic printing process which is still predominant in film packaging printing.

Consistent standardisation throughout the process chain and end-to-end colour management have made it possible to meet the most stringent demands of brand owners with this fixed 7-colour system. By eliminating

ET-5-FAST-PACK

S U B M I T T E D BY Smurfit Kappa

MARINA BASE

S U B M I T T E D BY

Smurfit Kappa Zedek

Sustainability Sustainability

Stretch sleeves in the main are a lost component in the recycling process.

CCL Label has developed a closed-loop system that allows the sleeves of returnable PET containers to be fully recycled. The bottler removes the

The Next Generation Lipcarestick has been improved from a 4-part mechanism with POM pistons to a 3-part mechanism with PP pistons. This means that all components of the entire stick are made

The packaging solution previously used for contents such as pumps and filter cartridges has been significantly improved here with a sustainable alternative.

In the process, the fixing

A conventional combination of thermoformed plastic blister and sealed aluminium foil was substituted by a paper- based solution in this award-winning submission for tablet-shaped products such as food supplements.

A paper with particularly good stretching properties was used for the cavity as well as a special barrier and sealing layer. The jurors were impressed

DER KREIS IST KÖNIG!

ECOSTRETCH-KREISLAUF- LÖSUNG FÜR STRETCH SLEEVES

S U B M I T T E D BY CCL Label

of PP plastic, making it a mono-material. This leads to significantly improved recyclability of the stick. The improved mechanics allow for more precise control when the consumer applies the lipbalm.

sleeves from the return bottles. CCL takes back the removed sleeves, removes the ink and recycles a very high proportion of the substrate (approx. 98 %) into new sleeve films.

pad, which previously consisted of a PE foam, was substituted by an intelligent corrugated cardboard blank, which absorbs shock in a similar way to a shock absorber and is always reversible

by the sustainability and good functionality of the packaging material solution made of mono- material, which should also appeal to the health- and environmentally-conscious customer in terms of feel and appearance.

VERPACKUNGSLÖSUNG MIT FEDERWIRKUNG

S U B M I T T E D BY Smurfit Kappa

due to spring action.

A further benefit is the space-saving packed size during transport up to the packaging at the place of use. The jury was impressed by this outstanding solution’s

BLISTER MEETS PAPER – DIE NACHHALTIGE DURCHDRÜCK-TABLETTENVERPACKUNG

S U B M I T T E D BY

Syntegon Technology GmbH / Huhtamaki Flexible

Packaging Germany

overall concept of a single-material solution made of 100% recycled material, combined with its functionality, while at the same time significantly saving costs and reducing CO2 emissions.

LIPCARESTICK NEXT GENERATION, MONOMATERIAL, ALLE KOMPONEN- TEN AUS POLYPROPYLENE (PP), 3-TEILIGE MECHANIK

S U B M I T T E D BY

RPC Bramlage GmbH

CO2 RECYCLING IN PET FLASCHEN

S U B M I T T E D BY RPC mibellegroup

MAGIC STAR LIGHT AIRLESS CREMESPENDER MIT KUNST- STOFFFEDER

S U B M I T T E D BY RPC Bramlage GmbH

Sustainability Sustainability

The Magic Star Light Airless Cream Dispenser has replaced the metal spring previously used with a plastic spring made of PP in the pump

Science has long been concerned with the possibilities of biotechnology to transform greenhouse gas into sustainable raw materials in an ecologically and economically sensible way. Various previous approaches did not have the potential for commercialization for a long time. LanzaTech cleared this hurdle in 2018, and a first production plant

Werner & Merz is consistently pursuing its goal to produce a bottle with the highest possible proportion of PCR from recyclable plastic and has been able to increase the proportion of recyclate from 20 % to 50 % without any strong colouring or loss of transparency in the material. The effort

PCR polyolefins currently still have limited

applications, especially in the areas of food contact and skin care products.

GAPLAST has found a very good and resource- saving solution to this problem by using hybrid packaging. The multi- layered container consists head. This significantly

reduces the weight and is a mono-material solution that offers significantly improved recyclability.

required to recover the rPET during sorting in the recyclable plastic disposal process is significantly higher and more complex than for material from drinks bottle collection (PET). This makes the bottle a pioneer in terms of the rPET content from PCR from recyclable plastic.

of a stable, rigid outer layer made of PCR material (PE) and a flexible, contracting, integrated, extremely thin, inner bag (bag-in- bottle) made of virgin material (PE). The inner bag materials can be recycled together with the outer bottle.

was put into operation.

The Mibelle Group recognized the potential of the technology for the consumer goods market at an early stage and, with its expertise and commitment, made it possible to use it in this area. A process for converting CO2 into ethanol was developed, which in turn forms the basis for many sustainable plastics. This opens up the

possibility of crude oil-free plastics production, which at the same time enables the climate-damaging CO2 in the atmosphere to be reduced. In addition, the plastic obtained from it is recyclable. The jury is

convinced of this innovative approach: packaging made from CO2 recycling does not require any cultivation space and can be an important milestone on the way to a sustainable recycling economy.

GAPLAST AIRLESSMOTION®

PCR 500 ML

S U B M I T T E D BY Gaplast GmbH

RPET-FLASCHEN MIT 50% RECYCLAT AUS DEM GELBEN SACK

S U B M I T T E D BY

Werner & Mertz

NIR MARKER FÜR KUNSTSTOFF- KARTUSCHEN

S U B M I T T E D BY Tailorlux GmbH &

Fischbach KG Engelskirchen

Sustainability Sustainability

Around 20 % of household plastics collection in Germany consists of films, laminates and flexible packaging. Reason enough for riba Verpackungen GmbH to take up the challenge and replace the PE/PA composite film with an LDPE monomaterial

Plastic cartridges that are not completely empty currently cause considerable contamination in the recycling stream. In future, these cartridges will be able to be separated by marking the cartridges

DERIBA GREENLINE®

FOLIEN

S U B M I T T E D BY

Riba Verpackungen GmbH, ein Unternehmen der DERIBA Group

solution. In the process, the proportion of recycled material was increased to over 80 %.

This significantly reduces CO2 emissions and closes the material cycle with high-quality applications.

From one package to one package – that is

the circular economy. In addition, in order to make recycling credibly visible to the end consumer as well, the closure lids of deposit bottles were used to replace a carrying handle for freezer carrier bags – which is usually made of virgin material – with 100

% PCR material. Together with the PCR content of 80

% in the body of the carrier bag, this saves resources, protects the climate and visibly demonstrates to the end consumer the value of the contribution they make when separating their waste.

CIEN – NACHHALTIG- STE DEODOSE

S U B M I T T E D BY TUBEX GmbH

RECO3 FLASCHEN AUS REZYKLAT

S U B M I T T E D BY W. Müller GmbH TUBEX has succeeded in

consistently producing the most sustainable deodorant can. For the first time, environmentally friendly (ecological, sustainable) printing inks have been used for aluminium packaging.

These are free from mineral, soya, palm and coconut oils, free from microplastics and genetically modified

The sustainable bottles from W. Müller GmbH are produced using a 3-layer co-extrusion process, with a middle layer of PCR and a thin inner and outer layer each of virgin material. The jury specifically recognised the consistent use of grey PCR plastic (up to 70 %), which is a by-product of organisms and contain

100 % natural binders from renewable raw materials without the use of oxidants and drying agents. In addition, a weight saving of 6 % was achieved by using a patented alloy, while at the same time using at least 25 % genuine recycled material from recyclable plastic.

recycling but is used less in FMCG packaging than the lighter grades. Since the inner and outer layers of the bottles are made of virgin plastic, they can be used in cosmetic packaging for rinse-off (e.g. shower gel) and even leave-on products (e.g.

body creams).

with UV screen printing

inks, which are detected

by the sorting system’s

NIR scanner. The special

benefit of the solution is

a low integration effort at

the sorting plant and the

already optimised UV ink

with marking.

PP MONO BLISTER

S U B M I T T E D BY Etimex Primary Packaging GmbH

Sustainability Sustainability

Thermoformed tablet/

capsule blisters are traditionally sealed with aluminium foil. This material mix significantly impedes recyclability.

The single-material design of blister and sealing foil made of PP makes the blister

completely recyclable.

The new PP sealing film retains the functionality (opening) of the previous aluminium sealing film. A very impressive packaging system and a big step towards more sustainability.

S-LINER PEEL

S U B M I T T E D BY

Saier Verpackungstechnik GmbH

& Co. KG

The S-Liner Peel impresses with a successful combination of improved sustainability and water savings paired with convenience. The bucket features an easily removable inner liner. The bucket can be reused without cleaning

or recycled without any problems by removing the contaminated inner film. Its environmental protection, recyclability and avoidance of hazardous waste impressed the jury.

SUPERTUBE

S U B M I T T E D BY LINHARDT GmbH &

Co. KG

ALWAYS COTTON PROTECTION

S U B M I T T E D BY

Procter & Gamble Service GmbH

Sustainability implemented with consistency – and in several dimensions at the same time. Over 25

% reduction in material, significantly increased recyclability due to a mono-material solution made of HDPE for both the tube body and the

Paper is not always a viable substitute for plastics when it comes to FMCG packaging. However, P&G’s submission demonstrates that paper with minimised printing and without plastic coatings can definitely be more suitable for many hygiene products. Paper is a truly sustainable alternative here that can be easily recycled in the paper recyclables stream!

closure, and all this using up to 100 % PCR for the tube body. An innovative solution from LINHARDT that should become the standard. The jury’s verdict: outstanding!

The sustainable and innovative portion packs from PAPACKS in various sizes are made of cellulose and are suitable for a wide range of applications in food & non-food packaging with their

“organic coating” (natural, wax-based coating).

Among other things, it is envisaged that they will be used in refillable systems.

After using the product, only the refill caps need to be replaced, so that luxurious cream jars, for example, can be retained and do not need to be disposed of.

REFILL CAPS AUS ZELLSTOFF MIT ORGANISCHER BARRIERE- BESCHICHTUNG

S U B M I T T E D BY

PAPACKS Sales GmbH The jury was won over by

the single-material and 100

% recyclable aluminium structure. The closure element is part of the tube body and is separated from the tube body at a predetermined breaking point during initial opening. When turned

180 degrees and inserted into the tube opening, the cap reliably seals the tube. In addition, the tube is made of 100 % recycled aluminium (with 95 % PCR content), which gives optimal support to the concept’s sustainability.

THE MONOTUBE – 100 % RECYCLED ALUMINIUM FROM BASE TO TIP

S U B M I T T E D BY

TUBEX Aluminium Tubes

KTP EUROSTACK 128 – GROSSLADUNGSTRÄGER

S U B M I T T E D BY

KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik GmbH

Logisitcs & Material Flow New Material

This is an all-round successful development with all areas extremely well implemented, such as ergonomic removal flap, single-person handling and stable low-maintenance design. It retains

compatibility with 1200 x 800 module dimensions and the VDA standard. The large load carrier is a fully- operational alternative to familiar large load carriers produced by injection moulding.

WALTHER

ROLLCONTAINER MIT PATENTIERTEM SCHNELLKOPP- LUNGSSYSTEM

S U B M I T T E D BY WALTHER

Faltsysteme GmbH Sturdier, more durable

and safer: the WALTHER roll container is a recycled plastic reusable roll container with impressive stability, triple fixing of the side rails as well as its ergonomic benefits, flexibility and volume reducibility. Quick

handling by integrated foot pedals to engage the side rails. The clip function of the intermediate shelves

makes it easy and flexible to convert the open roll container with different levels into a closed roll container. In addition, the use of structural chamber panel material can save on wrapping film for load securing. It should also be emphasised that the entire system volume can be reduced by up to 80 % for storage and redistribution.

KORROSIONSSCHUTZFOLIE MIT NEUARTIGEM INTELLIGENT CORROSION BLOCKER (ICB)

S U B M I T T E D BY

EXCOR Korrosionsschutz-Technologien und -Produkte GmbH

MELKER OF SWEDEN PADDLE PACKAGING

S U B M I T T E D BY Stora Enso Lettland

Damage caused by corrosion is a common occurrence. This smart new development focuses on targeted use. Corrosion protection where it is needed and when it is most critical for the component.

The use of innovative

components that care for components, employees and resources. This user- friendly and intelligent corrosion protection fully merits the German Packaging Award.

The familiar plastic bag, but with newly designed carrying handle in the side gusset. The newly- developed and patent- pending U-Pack with split carrying handle is a

versatile problem solver for logistics and material flow.

The handle is separated in the middle in the new design and no longer

OPTIMIERUNG B+K U-PACK

^®

MIT TRAGE- GRIFF

S U B M I T T E D BY Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG

This new paddle packaging made of cardboard/

corrugated board not only appeals to the target group of nature lovers, but is also a very good fit with the world of canoeing.

A new material based on foamed cellulose fibre is used instead of plastic or cardboard padding materials to fix the paddles.

This cellulose foam has shock-absorbing and insulating properties, is made entirely from

renewable raw materials, is biodegradable and can be recycled in the paper bin. As soon as the consumer opens the box, they immediately become immersed in the outdoor world of paddling.

Expressive images, the wave-shaped flap and the colourful design of the inserts not only set the scene for the product itself, but also convey an overall impression of canoeing and all its delights.

Even packaging with extremely high barrier requirements needs to be 100 % recyclable by 2025. This is a major challenge. The Elif company is meeting this challenge head-on for the demanding high- barrier films segment.

ElifProLite, a PP mono-

material structure for high-speed packaging applications, has been developed, successfully ensuring a long minimum shelf life and high aroma protection with its high barrier. The high water vapour barrier of 0.5 g/

m²/24h, oxygen barrier of 0.1 cc/m²/24h and light

ELIFPROLITE – A RECYCLABLE HIGH BARRIER LAMINATE

S U B M I T T E D BY Elif Plastik Ambalaj San.

ve Tic. A.Ş

barrier is achieved with metallisation and without further barriers such as EVOH or PVDC. The packaging is confirmed in independent tests to have good recyclability.

needs to be folded during production. This reduces

the material build- up (at the handle) by up to 500 µm, which eliminates the original problem of the bag fanning out concertina-like during storage and supply. This means that pallets can be loaded with up to 20 % more bags, which

leads to improved usage

and savings in loading

metres on the truck. In

addition, by eliminating

the concertina effect,

it enables automated

packing of the bags with

a packing robot and

automated removal at the

customer’s premises.

DYNAMIC PACKAGING CONFIGURATION X BIG DATA DIGITALISIERUNG

S U B M I T T E D BY HelloFresh Se

Digitalization Packaging Machinery

HelloFresh has set up a data management system with the Dynamic Packaging Configuration, automating the relevant data for assembling transport boxes to customers and making these available for the packing process. This has enabled them to switch

from a static to a dynamic system and thus adjust the packaging consumption according to the different menu items in each case. The DPC algorithm calculates the ideal packaging size depending on the individual customer order including the route and weather data to ensure

PACKONTIME 2BOX

S U B M I T T E D BY Kern AG

EVOLUTION BOX LINE WRAPPER

S U B M I T T E D BY

KOLBUS GmbH & Co. KG

• The award is for a patented packaging solution for shipping boxes, implemented in a highly flexible packaging system. The system determines the packaging volume based on the geometry of the packaged goods, selects the suitable corrugated board blank from a stock of different sizes, cuts,

Laminating boxes with high-quality decorative materials is not a new process, but KOLBUS has implemented it in a format- flexible way. Format parts have been substituted and thus set-up times

perforates and creases it individually, sets up the blank, fills and seals them. The following qualities are particularly noteworthy:

• Individual pack size with minimised filling volume, which removes the need for “padding”

with cushioning material

• Besides the main effect of saving padding proper cooling. This leads

to less packaging material used, optimises the logistics and packaging process and demonstrates to the customer that HelloFresh also takes a responsible approach to material resources.

material, transport volume and – depending on the dimensioning and production of the initial blanks (not included) – packaging material can also be saved

• Suitable for almost any combination of different types of piece goods within a pack, including less robust ones

• Very high rigidity and

reduced or eliminated. The adjustable work elements arranged in a modified process sequence make it possible to process a very large format range with a single machine without changing format parts,

thus robustness due to the packaging construction. This does not have to come primarily from the corrugated board so offers further savings potential, high

mechanical protection and “reusability” for return shipments.

thus offering flexibility in different job structures.

The high quality required

is maintained, even when

laminating sharp edges.

CYCLEFORM®

S U B M I T T E D BY

KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH

Packaging Machinery

Young Talent

Young Talent

CULINARO - EINWEG ZU MEHRWEG

S U B M I T T E D BY

Julia Parlow & Tim Winkler An unusually-shaped jar

for baby food is presented here. One feature is the lack of the usual shoulder at the top of the glass, which means that the jar can be completely

emptied using a spoon.

The jury found the holistic approach to the complex topic and the use of glass, as well as the general idea and implementation, to be particularly noteworthy.

REPOST

S U B M I T T E D BY Rebekka Jochem &

Jacobo Cuesta Wolf

PACKAGING FOR SPRINKLES AND MARSHMELLOWS

S U B M I T T E D BY

Urban Šenica & Anja Kadunc

New times call for new ways. Ways of shipping. In these times of increased online retail and a torrent of parcels as well as returns, new compact and resource-saving

This modified form of cigarette packaging can counter the problem of the environmental impact of discarded cigarette butts.

Cigarette butts can be collected in an extra pull- out compartment when on the move to be disposed of

later at home. A slipcover for conventional cigarette packs was developed under the motto “A little change can make a big difference”, allowing the existing distribution channels to be retained.

INPUT

S U B M I T T E D BY

Madeline Hesse, Jonas Zerr, Elisabeth Freymüller & Frederic Vennemeyer

• In the continuing quest to combine the benefits of paper with attractive shaping options, KOCH Pac-Systeme continues to push the boundaries towards sophisticated geometries and high quality appeal. The following features are particularly noteworthy:

• Purely paper-based packaging can be

formed in new geometry parameters (alternating convex and concave geometries, small radii, steep wall angles)

• Single-step 3D forming

• Adjustable process parameters make it possible to adapt to different material properties and geometries.

approaches are needed.

REPOST creates a reusable parcel system in an elegant and contemporary way with durable material that can be returned through the letterbox.

The consumer sees the products thanks to the glass packaging inside and the viewing window cut-out at the bottom. The specially designed plastic lid gives a unique feel with its three-dimensional

design and picks up the element of the fondant product, e.g. icing. The jar has a great recognition value at the POS and a unique selling proposition.

It can be recycled as a

storage jar.