Liquibox Unveils VINIflow® Secure Tap With Integrated Tamper Protection
Marking a significant milestone in the long-term work on design for recycling, Liquibox, part of SEE (formerly Sealed Air), has unveiled its latest innovation—the VINIflow® Secure dispensing tap with attached tamper protection. This groundbreaking fitment is designed to elevate the recyclability and user experience of bag-in-box and stand-up pouch packaging across the beverage, liquid food and non-food industries.
In line with European regulatory requirements, VINIflow Secure’s tethered design addresses the issue of tamper protection plastic litter by ensuring it stays attached to the dispensing tap at all times. This novel fitment is designed for recycling alongside Liquibox´s recycle-ready bag-in-box flexible packaging, enabling circularity and helping liquid manufacturers achieve their sustainability ambitions*.
Beyond its environmental benefits, VINIflow Secure prioritizes user reliability by eliminating the risk of unintentionally activating product flow. Its versatility makes it suitable for a range of liquid products, such as wine, juice, water, and other fluids with similar viscosity. Available globally in standard and short-back-end versions for both bag-in-box and stand-up pouches, it caters to various industries seeking sustainable packaging solutions.
Precision-manufactured in Slovakia, the patent-pending fitment has successfully undergone real-world trials in the EMEA region, demonstrating its practical success. Consideration for compatibility with existing bag-in-box filling lines was integral to VINIflow Secure’s design, and various customer trials have affirmed that the fitment aligns seamlessly with gripper sets available on the market. Therefore, customers using the original VINIflow can seamlessly transition without additional capital expenditure, reinforcing confidence in Liquibox’s packaging and filling solutions as secure investments for the future. The industrial production of the new dispensing tap is slated for the first quarter of 2024.
Stefan Pfundner, Technical Director EMEA at Liquibox, said: “The launch of VINIflow Secure is an important step in SEE´s efforts to advance sustainability across the value chain. Liquibox is committed to developing the world’s most sustainable bag-in-box packaging solution that reduces littering, food and packaging waste, optimizes logistics, and can be fully recycled where infrastructure is available.”
*The degree of recyclability of the final package depends on the specific product configuration or components intended for recycling and on the scope and availability of appropriate local recycling facilities.
About Liquibox
Liquibox, now part of SEE, is a global leader in liquid packaging, filling, and dispensing—working in partnership with customers to create a safer and more sustainable future. Liquibox is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative flexible packaging solutions designed to optimize your product dispensing needs. With a global presence, we provide responsive local support, ensuring you have access to our expertise whenever and wherever you need it.
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About SEE
SEE (NYSE: SEE), is in business to protect, to solve critical packaging challenges, and to make our world better than we find it. Our automated packaging solutions promote a safer, more resilient, and less wasteful global food, fluids and liquids supply chain, enable e-commerce, and protect goods in transit from damage.
Our globally recognized solution brands include CRYOVAC® food packaging, LIQUIBOX fluids and liquids systems, SEALED AIR® protective packaging, AUTOBAG® automated packaging systems, BUBBLE WRAP® packaging, SEE Automation™ and prismiq™ Digital packaging and printing.
Our partnership with customers creates value through sustainable, automated, and digital packaging solutions, leveraging our industry-leading expertise in materials, automation systems, engineering and technology.
Our SEE Net Positive Circular Ecosystem is leading the packaging industry in creating a more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future. We have pledged to design or advance 100% of our packaging materials to be recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a bolder goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions in our global operations by 2040. Our Global Impact Report highlights how we are shaping the future of the packaging industry. We are committed to a diverse workforce and caring, inclusive culture through our 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pledge.
SEE generated $5.6 billion in sales in 2022 and has approximately 16,300 employees (not including Liquibox employees) who serve customers in 120 countries/territories. To learn more, visit sealedair.com.
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