Innovations - SLIM

Combining gas and plastic is the secret of our new SLIM injection process.
An innovative and unique injection moulding process, allowing up to a 10% weight reduction.

The SLIM environmental benefit obtained when producing 100 million yellow fat tubs is equal to the CO2 footprint of a car driving 1.5 million km.

SLIM (Super Light Injection Moulding) is an innovative and patented process.

It combines simultaneous plastic and gas injection. Pressurised gas expands when the pressure is released during the injection process.

The gas replaces part of the plastic, which means a reduction of up to 10% in packaging weight without affecting the quality:

• SLIM keeps the same rigidity and resistance to breakage, and also maintains a perfect outer surface for printing.
• SLIM's advantages over injection and thermoforming remain an excellent surface finish and greater rigidity.

SLIM packaging is better for the environment due to its reduced carbon footprint.

Thanks to SLIM, our customers can save money by reducing Eco Tax costs. For example, in Germany for a standard 15gr tub, the 10% weight reduction obtained thanks to SLIM is a € 200,000 saving in Eco Tax for every 100 million tubs.

The SLIM process can be used with our Extra Slim Label.