In the ongoing work to challenge conventional packaging, BillerudKorsnäs and Aisa launched a collaboration in May 2021, that opens up outstanding new possibilities in tube packaging made of paper. With BillerudKorsnäs FibreForm plastics can be replaced for the tube shoulder and sleeve without compromising user experience.
BillerudKorsnäs FibreForm is a unique low-carbon material that allows the tube to keep its shape when squeezed, without traces, and that makes it unique compared to tubes made of other fiber material. It allows for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in unique 3D effects and a memorable tactile experience.
“We will never compromise with user experience. FibreForm is a unique material and this collaboration is another application where we can help brand owners on their journey towards sustainable packaging,” says Lovisa Westergren, Sales director FibreForm at BillerudKorsnäs.
“Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing demand for fiber-based packaging solutions including tube applications. This tube solution developed together with Aisa is utilizing the unique characteristics of the Fibreform material and is able to meet the high expectations from brand owners – from plastic reduction to excellent functionality and exceptional branding possibilities.”
Tubes made of FibreForm can be used in different segments as for example toothpaste and cosmetics. FibreForm is renewable biodegradable, cold-formable and it requires less energy in production than plastics. One of the great advantages of the collaboration between BillerudKorsnäs and Aisa is the smooth manufacturing process. It is possible to replace the plastic with FibreForm in Aisa’s machines without having to rebuild them.
“FibreForm adds luxurious features to the already wide range of tube decorations and our clients can now offer higher-end solutions to product marketers looking to differentiate from mass-market packaging. By using FibreForm from Billerudkorsnäs, Aisa is now able to replace up to 70% of plastic in the functional shoulder component, and together with the tube sleeve made of over 85% of paper, this hybrid shoulder contributes to a package that now is composed of more than 80% paper,” says Joachim Sander, director Marketing & Sales at AISA Automation Industrielle.
