In 2012 Printpack responded to the market with a competitive polystyrene pod. In 2013 Printpack took it a step further and launched a polypropylene alternative. Printpack’s proprietary and innovative packaging uses a polypropylene pod that performs like the polystyrene format that is more common today; however, adds benefits in material cost, sustainability and quality that polystyrene cannot provide.
With Printpack solving the puncturability of polypropylene, the other benefits fell in line to sell itself. Polypropylene has ten times the moisture barrier as polystyrene, permitting a longer shelf life and more complete product protection. It is also friendlier to the environment with more options for easier recycling.
It gets better. Printpack can also supply the lidding. Printpack's printed foil lidding product offers superior brand identity while supplying the barrier needed to protect the quality of the beverage. When combined, the cup and lidding system offers the ability to improve upon what is in the market.
Another differentiator for Printpack is its connections in the marketplace and its ability to quickly provide a solution, making it easy for customers to develop and launch new products while minimizing risk.
Backed by decades of experience, Printpack is equipped to customize packaging solutions for the growing coffee and tea market. Printpack uses its knowledge of food and package interaction to help customers develop and launch new products with materials that are optimized for specific applications.