Packaging material refers to all materials used to package products safely, hygienically, and efficiently. It protects goods from external influences such as moisture, light, air, dust, and mechanical stress— helping ensure product safety, shelf life, and transportability.

Depending on the application, a wide range of materials is used: plastics such as PET, PE, or PP; metal and glass; paper and board; as well as more sustainable bio-based options. In modern packaging, protection is still essential, but design, material efficiency, and sustainability are becoming increasingly important. Packaging materials must also comply with industry-specific regulations — for example, food-contact requirements, pharmaceutical guidelines, or dangerous goods rules.

Typical applications:

• Food and beverage (bottles, cups, cans, cartons)
• Chemical industry (canisters, drums, specialist containers)
• Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (blister packs, tubes, glass bottles)
• Technical products and spare parts (protective films, cartons, transport packaging)

Standards and quality requirements:

• HACCP and GMP compliance for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Recycling and environmental standards (e.g., FSC, EU packaging legislation)
• Dangerous goods and transport safety regulations