BEST PRACTICE VARTA

VARTA RELIES ON SUSTAINABLE
MASCHINE TECHNOLOGY FROM KOCH PAC-SYSTEME

VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA is a German manufacturer specialized in the research, development, production, and marketing of batteries. VARTA has a comprehensive product portfolio ranging from micro batteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customized battery solutions.

Task

Development of a sustainable packaging with low film waste for button cells
A packaging solution that optimally meets the requirements for child safety
The new machine should provide more power than the previous machine

Solution

Combination of the Blister Machines KBS-KF and a KBS-PL
Development of a complete solution of packaging design and packaging technology for the optimal utilization of the machine format
Each button cell is placed in an individual blister and sealed that the battery is completely closed. The individual blisters can only be opened with scissors and are therefore childproof
The packaging is made of 80 % recycled PET and 90 % recycled cardboard

Results

There is a possibility to package also different types of batteries
Up to five button cells fit on a lid card
With five button cells on the lid card, the machine is able to package up to 750 button cells per minute

Our goal was the new development of a childproof packaging with a special focus on environmental friendliness. Due to the good cooperation on numerous projects and KOCH’s experience with our products, we decided to go with KOCH again. The company presented a convincing overall concept at a good price-performance ratio, covering the most uniform packaging possible while at the same time offering a high product variety.

Stefan Schmid, Project Manager, VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA

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sustainable

by using 80 % recycled PET and a lid card made of 90 % recycled cardboard

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safety

through specially designed packaging that ensures child safety

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increase

in capacity through a newly developed packaging machine that is more efficient than its predecessor