Sappi and Rovema, working together towards packaging sustainability

Packaging machine manufacturer Rovema and the speciality paper manufacturer Sappi have come together to form a strategic partnership.

The two pioneering companies in the field of sustainability have successfully completed their first project for a well-known cereal manufacturer that decided to convert its packaging line to more eco-friendly paper-based sealable barrier pouches.

The supplied plant is fully automated and guarantees a high level of precision in the interaction between material and machine. This reduced the loss of performance when switching to a paper-based packaging material to just 10-15% compared to typical performance losses of 30% or more.

The two companies have been working together since 2018, sharing their respective expertise to develop highly innovative and effective solutions.

A leading provider of sustainable wood fibre products and material solutions, Sappi attracted Rovema’s attention for its expertise in packaging and speciality papers with integrated barrier properties and sealability. The two companies have the shared goal of developing environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

Rovema has a long track record of optimising existing machinery technology such as the service life of wear parts and general recycling management, while also focusing on reducing the use of plastic film and moving towards paper-based solutions and recyclable plastic materials. The overall movement sequence of the equipment maintains a high level of precision. The machinery manufacturer uses completely servo motor-driven conveying and sealing technology, and all steps from forming to sealing the pouches are perfectly synchronised down to the finest detail to minimise stress on the packaging material.