Syntegon: NewCoffee – Pioneer in sustainable coffee packaging

NewCoffee, one of the largest coffee producers in Germany, decided for a sustainable and future-proof coffee packaging solution from Syntegon. The decision was made long before the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came up, but regarding all requirements it is absolutely the right choice.

The coffee roaster needed a machine that offered flexible packaging in terms of size and weight for predominantly large production volumes. In addition, NewCoffee was already planning to use more recyclable packaging materials in 2021 and was looking for machines that could process both conventional and recyclable materials. The PMX was able to fully meet NewCoffee's high demands.

High performance combined with high flexibility

The PMX machine automatically applies degassing valves, forms block bottom bags, fills them with coffee, and seals them. The PMX fills up to 65 bags per minute in the single tube version and as many as 100 in the double tube version. There are different sealing options e.g. full-corner or longitudinal sealing modules, optimized changeover for a high uptime and best aroma protection solutions by gas flushing and wide coffee bag degassing valve portfolio.

The PMX also met NewCoffee’s high standards in terms of flexibility and offers decisive advantages: 3D format changes on the closing unit are carried out automatically at the push of a button. This makes it suitable for numerous small, medium, and large packaging formats. Various bag and closure styles can be combined. The PMX produces block bottom bags with pack weights between 200 and 1,200 grams, both with gable tops and folded-down tops. Bags with tin-ties, labels, or adhesive strips can be resealed after opening.

Packaging material tests for the most sustainable solution

In addition, NewCoffee and Syntegon decided to carry out joint packaging material tests in the packaging laboratory and on the new packaging lines in order to find a recyclable packaging material that best suits NewCoffee's needs and requirements.

Syntegon offers packaging material tests for customers who want to retrofit existing systems for more sustainable packaging materials or install new systems. Syntegon experts examine the materials in question in our in-house packaging laboratory and then subject them to a series of suitability tests on the machine on site. In this way, food manufacturers can be sure that sustainable packaging materials can be processed without any problems and with the planned output, without the need for time-consuming subsequent improvements.

Benefits with future-proof Package Maker PMX

• Processing of conventional and recyclable materials at high outputs.
• Delivers best-in-class aroma protection with gas flushing and a wide range of degassing valve solutions.
• The double tube version achieves a significantly higher output than previous equipment.
• Flexibility in customizable machine configurations with modular design.
• Features innovative sealing options (full-corner, longitudinal) and different top-closures.
• 3D format changes on the closing unit are carried out automatically at the push of a button.
• Packaging material consultations, material testing, and global support.

This article was originally published by Syntegon.