The road to the ideal packaging always begins with a lot of questions. which of the solutions is best for your product and your application, depends on a whole range of individual factors.
Analysing and answering these is the task of the Krones design and consulting team. From preform design to secondary packaging: Together with you, the team first determines where the journey should go and then brings you safely to your desired destination.
What you can expect from Krones
Good design is not simply a coincidence, but rather the result of a structured process. It starts off with a clear definition of goals which we then develop together with you.
We systematically work towards achieving the perfect solution. On completion of the project, you will hold a packaging in your hand that is fully developed in every way and with which you can start series production immediately.
There are a large number of influencing factors to be taken into account all along the design process. Their interaction and reciprocal effects are individual in every project – as are the solutions we develop for them.
It goes without saying that a brand identity should be unique and be reflected in the bottle design. However, the look and feel are no longer the only aspects important for consumers: ecological responsibility is taking on an increasingly important role. The greater the inclusion of sustainability concepts in design decisions, the more the brand identity will benefit from this. Our team can help you to identify potential and opportunities for saving on resources, above all energy, material and CO2.
The environment plays an important role, as the product behaves differently under different conditions, such as the climate, altitude and storage conditions (e.g. in refrigeration).
Krones offers many different filling technologies that are exactly tailored to the specific needs of your product. The selected technology has a considerable impact on the freedom of design. This is why it is particularly important to weigh up the pros and cons of every decision.
The world is changing and new regulations are being introduced to guarantee increased sustainability – including the directive on tethered caps. We are at the forefront here and can advise you on the consequences and opportunities that accompany such changes.
The bottle decoration is key if you wish to give your product a perfect finishing touch. From wrap-around labels to direct print, we offer you a number of different options to make your product stand out from the rest.
Secondary packaging also has a significant influence on the overall impact of your product – and should therefore be selected and designed with the same level of care. Here it is important to consider the conditions under which the products are to be stored, how they will be presented on the retail shelves, if a standardised crate dictates the outside measurements or if a particular packing pattern must be observed.
There is no general answer to the question of which packaging is the most sustainable, as: the true climate and environmental impact of one and the same product may vary greatly depending on its application and framework conditions.
Particularly because this topic is so complex and, above other things, can also have serious consequences, it deserves to undergo a thorough analysis. As part of our objective sustainability consulting, we create individual life-cycle analyses on a range of packaging options for you. With informative ecological assessments, you can weigh up the respective advantages and disadvantages, and make your decision based on facts.
Whether a design or systems contract: You can benefit from the cumulative expertise of the Krones Group in all of our projects. Our products originate from our own development work, are manufactured in our company and looked after by an international service team from different Krones Group locations.
The two subsidiaries IPS Plastics and MHT form an essential part of this network. As proven specialists for injection blow moulding technology, they are always at your service to answer detailed questions and provide precise solutions. Regardless of whether they regard injection moulding tools, the design of preforms and caps or turnkey systems for their production and recycling.
