PACKAGED WATER: FROM GLASS/PLASTIC TO GABLE TOP CARTONS

Packaging water: what are the differences between glass/plastic and Gable Top carton? How do logistics and processes change? We've got all the answers here.

All over the world, bottled water manufacturers used to packaging water in glass or plastic are increasingly choosing to integrate their production with a line for water in paper cartons.

As manufacturers of packaging systems and lines, we’ve had the privilege of assisting a number of customers in the transition to Gable Top carton, including Fonte Margherita (first packaged water in Italy), Theoni (first Gable Top water in Greece) and Metropolitana Milanese.

This is also thanks to the consulting services for water manufacturers provided by the specialists at FILL good, our in-house start-up.

In this article we share some basic facts about carton water, highlighting the differences from glass and plastic in terms of packaging materials and processing systems.

CONSUMER PERCEPTION

In many countries, the introduction of water in paper cartons in the market has been met with interest, generating positive feedback.

This is in part because Gable Top carton has always been associated with wholesomeness and premium products, and is also perceived by consumers as a low-impact and sustainable packaging.

Gable Top cartons are also visually appealing on shelf. Furthermore, the large printable area allows you to explain in detail the reasons for choosing new sustainable packaging solutions, giving you valuable "billboard space" for brand messaging.

PACKAGING PLANT

Compared to glass or plastic, the capacity of a Gable Top packaging line for water in paper cartons ranges from 3,000 to 6,500 cartons/hour.

The line is compact in size and can complement your bottling plant, enabling you to diversify your offering with a new package made of recyclable packaging materials.

The same Gable Top filling machine performs operations that would require different machines in a glass or plastic packaging plant - e.g. for rinsing (in the case of glass), bottle blowing, filling and labelling.

In other words, a single machine delivers a finished, ready-to-ship product.

Besides requiring a smaller investment and reduced floor space, you can also rely on a single supplier.

Galdi offers full support during the process of designing and manufacturing your Gable Top packaging line for water, thanks to Artema Pack's services, including their plant layout expertise, and the expert consultancy in the areas of packaging development and microbiological analysis provided by FILL good.

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