The Swiss packaging solution provider SIG marked the completion of 170 years of operation. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, the company took the opportunity to look back on its history of ingenuity and innovation, visit its present, and explore the potential the future may hold. The event enabled customers and employees to experience firsthand what SIG stands for.
The first celebratory event on 17 June centered on residents from Neuhausen’s local community, who were invited to SIG’s industrial area and headquarters to explore the facility and enjoy the gathering. On 20 June customers globally participated in an event that included a tour through the ages from SIG’s perspective and a celebratory dinner. The final event occurred two days later on 22 June when SIG leaders arrived for an intensive two-day leadership meeting.
Samuel Sigrist, CEO, SIG said “Being in operation for 170 years is something to celebrate and it was an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the spirit of SIG to our global customers and employees. The events reinforced the fact that while SIG has evolved over time, one aspect of our company has always remained the same, our commitment to delivering better for customers, consumers, and the world.”
Today, SIG is a leading provider of sustainable, innovative, and versatile packaging solutions, according to a press release. The company works in partnership with customers to bring food products to consumers globally in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. In 1906 its journey in food packaging began with packaging chocolates. The first beverage carton and filling machine was launched in Europe in 1930, while it was not until 1955 that Scholle, now part of SIG, invented bag-in-box format that enabled distribution of liquid storage.
The release said, in 1975, beverage carton provider PKL introduced its combibloc aseptic packaging and filling system. SIG acquired PKL in 1989, creating a pathway for growth in aseptic packaging. At the beginning of this century, SIG decided to focus entirely on its packaging business and has since become one of the industry’s lead players. Joining forces with Scholle IPN and Evergreen Asia in 2022 extended its range to now include fresh and aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouches.
