Corrugated packaging for beverages

SCA has partnered with Vasa Brewery for the development of a unique “hockey rink” tray for 50 cl beverage bottles using Arcwise®, the corrugated packaging concept with rounded shapes from SCA.

“A great thing about Arcwise® is that we can introduce a breakthrough packaging design and still use our existing erecting and filling machine, hence, no specific investment costs were needed. Furthermore, since the material can be manufactured on a conventional corrugated machine we see that sourcing is not an issue,” says Niclas Nilsson CEO of Vasa Brewery.

Beverage tray designed as a hockey rink. A lid will become the puck and the game is on! (Photo © SCA)

In addition to the tray, Arcwise® has developed a new round shaped wrap-around packaging solution that performs well in existing filling machines.

The Arcwise® wrap around packaging is ideal for automatic packing of round shaped products. (Photo © SCA)

Arcwise® is technology that allows for bending of corrugated board. It also provides the unique opportunity to integrate graphic design with curved shaped packaging while having the rigidity of corrugated board. Due to the strength gained from the curved shape, up to 30 percent material savings are possible. It is protected by international patents. SCA offers the technique to packaging manufacturers under license.

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