Berry Global develops new tube closure solution

Berry Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Adding to Berry’s range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design. The closures aim to meet customer’s performance requirements and underline Berry’s commitment to minimise the use of virgin plastic.

The closures will be available in 35mm and 50mm diameters, each in matt and glossy surface finishes and with 3mm and 5mm orifices. The closures can be manufactured in virgin polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) or post-consumer recycled plastic (rPE and rPP) from CleanStream, Berry's internal, closed-loop recycling process. These options enable brand owners to match closure and tube materials, creating a mono-material pack for ease of recycling.

Thierry Bernet, VP circular economy and innovation for Berry Global CPI, said: “The tube market is seeing a greater pace of change currently as companies continue to look for more sustainable pack formats without compromising on aesthetics or performance.”

The Slimline design is ideal for a wide variety of personal care and pharmaceutical applications, such as skin care, body wash, and hair care, and it is compatible with the new generation of flat tube shoulders. Features such as a wide opening angle, comfortable finger recess, and active hinge for easy opening help ensure maximum consumer convenience. To provide the flexibility to meet changing market demands and customer requirements, Berry has developed an agile production cell. 

Steffen Kacan, regional sales director, personal care for Berry Global, said: “Based on the latest advances in technology, the new Slimline range offers our customers an economically attractive solution whilst also supporting our customers to achieve, if not exceed, their sustainability targets.”