When it comes to automated packaging, the packaging material is just as important as the machine itself.
For over 30 years, KIVO and PATTYN have worked together to help customers optimise their bag-in-box packaging processes. By combining expertise in PE film, packaging automation and material optimisation, packaging solutions are created that contribute to efficiency, stable machine performance and more sustainable material usage.
Because the right film is just as important as the right machine.
Pooling expertise for optimal packaging performance
At KIVO, we believe that a good packaging process starts with the right balance between functionality, machine suitability and material efficiency.
Together with PATTYN we are continuously monitoring film performance on automated bag-inserting lines. This partnership makes it possible to optimise packaging solutions that contribute to:
- reliable runnability
- stable production output
- less downtime
- lower total cost of ownership
- future-proof packaging solutions
By carefully aligning film specifications and machine performance, customers benefit from an efficient packaging process with less unnecessary material consumption.
Film from roll: efficiency through optimisation
Film from a reel remains one of the most efficient packaging formats for automated bag-in-box applications.
Due to fluctuating raw material prices and stricter sustainability requirements, it is becoming increasingly important to limit material consumption. Every gram of material saved contributes to lower packaging costs and a reduced environmental impact.
Through continuous development and close cooperation with machine builders such as PATTYN, KIVO helps customers to optimise film performance without compromising on packaging integrity or operational reliability.
Important benefits are:
- lower material consumption
- lower packaging costs
- consistent packaging quality
- more efficient production
- lower environmental impact
Custom-made bags reduce waste
One of the strengths of the PATTYN system is that bags can be tailored to the dimensions of the container being packed.
Instead of adapting the application to standard bag sizes, the bag size is tailored to the application. This allows customers to work with different product sizes while simultaneously optimising material usage.
This results in:
- less foil waste
- more flexibility
- more efficient use of materials
- better packaging performance
- lower total packaging costs
For businesses wishing to combine efficiency with sustainability goals, bespoke packaging offers clear advantages.
Sustainability through material optimisation
At KIVO, sustainability begins with reducing environmental impact, without compromising on packaging performance.
Our approach focuses on four pillars:
- Reduce: reducing foil thickness and material usage wherever possible
- Recycling: increasing the proportion of recyclate where technically and legally possible
- Redesign: improving recyclability through smart packaging design
- Renew: researching bio-based alternatives where they add value
In addition, KIVO has its own recycling activities for the production of post-industrial recycled material (PIR). This gives us greater control over quality, traceability and circularity within the chain.
Combined with PATTYN’s focus on packaging efficiency, solutions are created that help customers reduce material consumption and prepare for changing sustainability requirements.
An open way of working
A strong partnership is built on knowledge sharing, transparency and flexibility.
Although KIVO and PATTYN have been working closely together for decades, customers remain free to choose the film supplier that best suits their needs.
We believe that packaging performance should be the result of expertise, innovation and collaboration, not supplier dependency.
By combining machine knowledge and film expertise, we help customers make well-considered packaging choices. Choices that contribute to efficiency today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
View the full conversation between Martin Kwakman from KIVO and the PATTYN team and discover how packaging material and automation work together to provide smarter packaging solutions.
