Packaging
Packaging protects, transports and sells – and, now more than ever, is at the heart of the circular economy. Stricter legal requirements – such as those relating to recycled content targets and recyclability under European packaging regulations – rising raw material costs and the desire to use less material whilst maintaining the same level of protection are shaping the industry. Biesterfeld supplies packaging manufacturers and converters with the raw materials for flexible and rigid packaging made from plastic, paper and board.
Our strengths
Flexible and rigid packaging from a single source
Unlike many of our competitors, who treat packaging merely as a side issue, we specialise in flexible films, industrial packaging, labelling and rigid packaging for the food, personal care and cosmetics sectors.
Focus on recyclability
We provide support with the transition to recyclable substrates (Design for Recycling) and with documentation to ensure compliance with food contact regulations under European packaging directives.
Technical cooperation with machinery manufacturers
Material testing on existing production lines and close collaboration with machine manufacturers help to introduce new materials quickly and without any production downtime.
Our portfolio
Our portfolio covers flexible packaging and films (single-use packaging) as well as industrial packaging, labelling and paper & board. In the field of rigid packaging (single-use), we supply manufacturers of food, personal care and cosmetics packaging – from polymer selection right through to the printed, finished container. Key areas of development include weight reduction, improved recyclability (design for recycling), bio-based alternatives to traditional plastics, and the shift from polymer-based to fibre-based solutions.
At the same time, barrier properties, printability and machine running speeds must not be compromised – a balancing act that requires close technical collaboration between raw material suppliers, converters and brand owners. We provide support with material testing on existing production lines, with the transition to recyclable substrates, and with documentation for food contact compliance. Regional warehousing and close collaboration with machinery manufacturers help to introduce new materials quickly and without production downtime.
As a distributor specialising in plastics and rubber – for applications such as seals and closure systems – and offering technical advice on manufacturing processes and regulatory expertise, for example regarding materials intended to come into contact with food, alongside a global network of suppliers, we help our customers to develop packaging that works, impresses and meets the increasing sustainability requirements of brands, retailers and regulators.