Greiner Packaging and Orthomol have launched a fully automated production line to package nutritional supplements vials containing recycled PET, claiming to bolster both product quality and production capacity.
Orthomol’s transition into recycled PET vials from Greiner Packaging commenced in early 2025. These are reportedly made from food-grade, EFSA-compliant mechanical recyclate and compatible with products containing high fat content.
Greiner highlights their low oxygen permeability and high transparency, citing the availability of rPET in Europe and beyond.
Described as the ‘only one of its kind’ in Europe, the new line has been developed and tailored exclusively for Orthomol’s use. Its laminar flow system keeps dust particles away from the vials as they undergo individual, real-time inspection, using ‘cutting-edge’ camera technology to examine their geometry, colour, and possible inclusions.
“With 18 cameras and an innovative laminar flow system, we guarantee that every vial meets our strict quality standards and fulfills Orthomol’s high requirements,” says Daniel Holspach, key account manager at Greiner Packaging.
By utilizing rPET vials, the partners hope to lower their carbon footprint and prepare for further developments in the circular economy; they underline their focus on innovation, efficiency, responsible resource consumption, and long-term viability, aiming to transition into 100% rPET vials in the long term.
“The vials are one of our most popular delivery forms worldwide,” says Dr. Jörn Weißenfeld, member of Orthomol’s executive management responsible for production and sustainability. “The fact that Greiner Packaging is investing with us in the sustainable further development of these vials is of great value to Orthomol.”
“Sustainability is also a top priority for Orthomol, and we’re delighted to work together on solutions that are both eco-friendly and forward-looking for the industry,” Holspach adds.
This time last year, Schubert-Pharma showcased its table-top, top-loading vial packaging machine at ACHEMA 2024. It is designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturers surpass their line clearance requirements and prevent products from falling into the base of the machine during the packaging process.
Since then, Syntegon has revealed a new filling machine for ready-to-use nested syringes. It is designed to minimize product loss, maintain hygiene standards with no-touch transfer, and achieve an output of up to 400 syringes per minute with 100% in-process control.
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