As energy prices soar and resources dwindle, the pressure on businesses intensifies due to rising costs and a lack of skilled labor. In this challenging landscape, packaging lines are becoming increasingly vital to strategic decisions. At Interpack 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf from May 7th to 13th, SEALPAC will showcase how strategic investments in modern tray sealers and thermoformers can deliver rapid returns, all under the motto “It’s all about your costs.”
SEALPAC, a leading German machine manufacturer specializing in food and drink packaging, emphasizes total cost of ownership in its equipment design and production processes. While initial purchase price is important, the focus shifts to the equipment’s entire lifespan. Key factors include energy consumption, material efficiency, uptime, maintenance costs, and adaptability—especially in light of the new European PPWR legislation.
At Interpack 2026, SEALPAC will bring this philosophy to life at its innovative stand D19 in Hall 5. The exhibit will feature three pivotal solutions designed to ensure a swift return on investment.
SEALPAC A7max Traysealer: Maximizing Line Efficiency for Cost Reduction
The A7max traysealer addresses contemporary material trends, focusing on reducing packaging costs during daily operations such as setup, unexpected downtimes, and underutilization. This machine adeptly handles multiple tray formats, film materials, and packaging strategies, including sustainable options like ultra-light, hybrid, or mono-material trays. With the fastest tool changeovers in its category, the A7max supports frequent product changes, thus enabling users to maintain reliable processes and flexibility in material selection, vital for achieving PPWR-compliant solutions.
In Düsseldorf, the A7max will be showcased in a double-lane configuration, highlighting SEALPAC’s expertise in combining high output with exceptional flexibility at the lowest cost per tray. Additionally, it will be paired with the MA-S 800 denester, allowing for fully synchronized denesting and packaging at peak speeds. Notably, this denester requires only electrical power for its operation. Visitors will also see a newly developed mono-PET tray from Bliston Packaging, designed for optimal sealing with a top film of just 35 microns, making it ideal for protein packaging, including poultry, fresh meat, and seafood under modified atmosphere.
SEALPAC F6 Thermoformer: Uptime as a Crucial Cost Factor
The high-performance F-series thermoformer embodies a design focused on maximizing uptime. Features such as automatic film alignment, automatic chain tension adjustment, and ongoing process monitoring significantly cut down on manual intervention, thereby minimizing unplanned downtime. Its advanced hygiene concept facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, contributing to overall efficiency. Furthermore, the F-series is equipped with quick exchange systems for film and tooling, allowing for rapid replacements with minimal effort—making processes safer for operators while optimizing energy and air usage to lower ongoing operating costs. These attributes ensure that the F-series thermoformer delivers a quick return on investment, particularly at elevated production volumes.
SEALPAC M-Flex Traysealer: Effective Cost Control for Smaller Production Volumes
The semi-automatic M-Flex traysealer exemplifies SEALPAC’s commitment to cost-effectiveness, particularly for businesses managing smaller production batches and constrained floor space. With short startup times and straightforward operation, this solution significantly reduces downtime and labor expenses. The M-Flex also facilitates the economical application of modern food and drink sustainable packaging concepts, such as FlatSkin® with variable dome heights. Thus, it serves as an effective option for companies facing smaller production runs while ensuring control over packaging expenses. Across all SEALPAC machines, the mission remains focused on achieving the lowest total cost of ownership. They efficiently manage thinner films and trays, significantly reduce air and energy consumption, require minimal maintenance, and enable quick tool changes. Consequently, they often amortize faster than conventional packaging equipment.
SEALPAC’s Supermarket of Innovations: Inspiring Packaging Advancements
A standout feature at the SEALPAC booth will be the Supermarket of Innovations, showcasing the latest trends and developments in contemporary packaging solutions through real customer products. Exciting offerings for 2026 will include forward-thinking concepts from the convenience sector, tailored to engage a trend-savvy consumer base. The emphasis will be on providing inspiration and practical applications, demonstrating how cost efficiency can be achieved alongside premier quality. “At Interpack 2026, we are demonstrating that efficiency does not come from individual features, but from the interplay of all components,” states Marcel Veenstra, Marketing & Communications Manager at SEALPAC. “Our goal is to make packaging processes stable and economical, so that investments easily pay off. That is what makes our packaging solutions truly future-proof.” SEALPAC will be exhibiting at Interpack 2026 in Hall 5, stand D19.
