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Innovation in Packaging

Empowering Sustainability, One Laser Mark at a Time

Did you know that a shampoo bottle, amongst other products, can have all important information yet be label-free?

Laser marking offers a sustainable solution for packaging, replacing traditional labels with non-toxic, non-contact marking that reduces material waste and environmental impact.

With our Iriotec® 8000 series, laser marking is durable, fast and flexible, enabling high customization of content in various surfaces, accommodating different requirements such as fine line marking, QR codes, and decorative images.

We have partnered with Outdoor Freakz and Gabriel Chemie to create a 100% monomaterial recyclable bottle. This product packaging is label-free, accommodating all information and design elements directly on the bottle via laser marking.

How is laser marking more sustainable in comparison to traditional approaches?

Reduce material waste: elimination of consumables such as labels, plates, and glue
Monomaterial: easier to recycle
Reduce toxic substances: no ink or solvent usage

What are the benefits of laser marking with Iriotec® 8000?

Durability
Versatility
Hgih precision
Speed
Reliability

New Life, New Color

Can a color be recycled to bring a new one to life?

In partnership with GRAFE, a New Life has been created, showcasing how what was once considered waste can give rise to new, vibrant colors and high-quality materials. Recycling has never been so inspiring!

With our unique Iriodin® and Pyrisma® effect pigments, and Iriotec® for laser marking, we have transformed three bottles, ensuring that SUSONITY technology allows polymer sorting via Near-Infrared (NIR) despite the pigments.

The recycling process begins with the shredding of these bottles into plastic flakes, which are then mixed to create a new material. From this process, a brand-new bottle is born, showcasing a stunning visual effect while maintaining its laser marking properties. This development highlights the exciting potential for recycling colored plastics with effect pigments, which previously posed challenges in recycling processes

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Pixel Art
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Endless Possibilities
In a world where packaging transcends mere function to become an art form, the Unbox a World of Endless Possibilities campaign invites you to explore captivating inspirations for luxury packaging. The demo tool features five elegant bottles, each representing a unique blend of color and functionality.
Food Contact Safe!
For us, product safety is of utmost priority. With the Food Contact Notification (FCN) we have obtained regulatory clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for the majority of our industrial and laser marking pigments in plastic applications.
Laser Marking on Silicones
Marking on silicone elastomers can be challenging. Extremely. But thanks to laser marking, even the most challenging of polymers – such as silicone cables or medical tubing – can be marked accurately and easily.
Our Sustainability Culture
Sustainability lies at the heart of our decision-making processes, shaping both our strategy and our culture. We embrace sustainability as a shared mission, collaborating across departments to integrate responsible practices into the very fabric of our business.
Harmonization & Verification
Global harmonization of CO2e calculation and reporting standards, combined with independant verification methods that are trustworthy and acceptable for all stakeholders, are prerequisites for sound environmental progress and a positive sustainability culture in our industries. Harmonized standards strengthen the comparability, consistency and decision usefulness of climate-related disclosures around the world.
Partnerships for Success
We understand that we cannot enact meaningful change on our own. That's why we work closely with partners across our value chain to drive collective action at scale.
Working Together Works Better
We truly believe in the power of cooperation, that supporting sustainable progress throughout our industries works better when we do it together. We're therefore actively scouting for initiatives and organizations that promote new standards and we love joining from the start as co-founders, like we‘ve been with some of these organizations.
Tracking Emissions
At SUSONITY, we are committed to climate protection. We are focused on reducing our environmental impact, pushing best practice in line with industry standards, and communicating responsibly and transparently about our performance and our ambitions.
Environmental
Because it's up to all of us to halt the tide of climate change and protect the environment, we are cutting down our emissions, reducing our energy consumption and manage natural resources responsibly. We have formulated several goals, defined clear measures and plans to achieve them and we report regularly on our progress.
SDG
At SUSONITY, we recognize the critical importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a universal framework for addressing the world's most pressing challenges. By aligning our sustainability initiatives with these goals, we not only contribute to global efforts for a more sustainable future but also enhance our own operational practices and stakeholder relationships.