PACCOR, a leader in the packaging industry, has expanded its DuoSmart range. As hybrid trays are becoming more and more popular on the shelves, PACCOR has developed a tray made of rigid plastic wrapped in cardboard without glue, the DuoSmart Tray. This makes the product easy to sort and therefore recyclable.

The DuoSmart Tray can be produced from PP/rPP or PET/rPET with a cardboard sleeve. The banderole is linked to the tray without glue. In addition, it has been possible to develop a zipper solution that makes it easier for the end customer to separate the cardboard sleeve from the plastic tray.

A major advantage of the DuoSmart Tray is also that it can be sealed on standard customer equipment without any investment. This new generation of trays is suitable for packaging meat, fish, ready meals, salads, and vegetables.

DuoSmart Tray is suitable for packaging meat, fish, ready meals, salads, and vegetables.

"This product is fully in line with our CARE strategy, as we were able to reduce plastic consumption by up to 50%. The easy separation of the components allows the end user 100% recyclability," underlined Andreas Schuette, CEO of PACCOR. "In addition, the cardboard could be made from recycled fiber."

The technical specifications are numerous. The ratio of cardboard to plastic is 51 to 49%. The cardboard can be printed inside and outside. The tray is available transparent and colored. Cut-out windows are possible on the cardboard. Tray stacking allows for use on industrial filling machines.

Furthermore, special A/B mono-material structure and rim rigidity contributes to improved sealing and peeling. Also, the shape of the sealing rim allows the use of a lid.

"We first started to produce our thermoformed tray in 190x140x50 size, which is considered one of the big standard dimensions in the market. Of course, all other sizes are also feasible for us, depending on the customer's requirements," remarked Yves Caunegre, PACCOR's Director Group Innovation. "With this product, PACCOR makes a value proposition. In addition to the high level of food protection, a number of decoration possibilities are given."

PACCOR, a leader in the packaging industry, has expanded its DuoSmart range. As hybrid trays are becoming more and more popular on the shelves, PACCOR has developed a tray made of rigid plastic wrapped in cardboard without glue, the DuoSmart Tray. This makes the product easy to sort and therefore recyclable.

The DuoSmart Tray can be produced from PP/rPP or PET/rPET with a cardboard sleeve. The banderole is linked to the tray without glue. In addition, it has been possible to develop a zipper solution that makes it easier for the end customer to separate the cardboard sleeve from the plastic tray.

A major advantage of the DuoSmart Tray is also that it can be sealed on standard customer equipment without any investment. This new generation of trays is suitable for packaging meat, fish, ready meals, salads, and vegetables.

DuoSmart Tray is suitable for packaging meat, fish, ready meals, salads, and vegetables.

"This product is fully in line with our CARE strategy, as we were able to reduce plastic consumption by up to 50%. The easy separation of the components allows the end user 100% recyclability," underlined Andreas Schuette, CEO of PACCOR. "In addition, the cardboard could be made from recycled fiber."

The technical specifications are numerous. The ratio of cardboard to plastic is 51 to 49%. The cardboard can be printed inside and outside. The tray is available transparent and colored. Cut-out windows are possible on the cardboard. Tray stacking allows for use on industrial filling machines.

Furthermore, special A/B mono-material structure and rim rigidity contributes to improved sealing and peeling. Also, the shape of the sealing rim allows the use of a lid.

"We first started to produce our thermoformed tray in 190x140x50 size, which is considered one of the big standard dimensions in the market. Of course, all other sizes are also feasible for us, depending on the customer's requirements," remarked Yves Caunegre, PACCOR's Director Group Innovation. "With this product, PACCOR makes a value proposition. In addition to the high level of food protection, a number of decoration possibilities are given."