Tethered caps are the latest additions to our range of openings and closures, allowing you to achieve your ambitions in three essential areas – food safety, food waste, and the environment – simultaneously. We are introducing them now, well ahead of the legal obligation, as part of our ambition to deliver the world's most sustainable food package.
Preventing plastic litter
The EU Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Directive, which mandates that single-use beverage containers made with plastic will only be allowed on the market if their caps and lids remain attached, will come into force in 2024. The directive is an integral part of the EU's wider approach announced in their Plastics Strategy and an important element of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. By starting the deployment of our tethered cap solutions portfolio, we plan to convert 30% of the total installed base in Europe by the end of 2022, before working towards full compliance by July 2024.
HeliCap™ 26 Pro
The HeliCap™ 26 Pro features a new screw and flip concept with a self-locking hinge after opening, providing convenience for in-home consumption. This one-step opening comes with a clearly visible tamper evidence ring, ensuring the product hasn't already been opened, while the 26 mm opening area offers a smooth liquid flow. The HeliCap™ 26 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. A plant-based option, using HDPE made from sugarcane, is also available, increasing the product's overall renewable content.
HeliCap™ 23 Pro
The HeliCap™ 23 Pro is based on a screw opening mechanism, with tethered strings keeping the lid attached to the rest of the package. A clearly visible tamper evidence ring ensures the product hasn't already been opened, securing food protection. The HeliCap™ 23 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. Available in several different colours, there is also a plant-based option using HDPE made from sugarcane, increasing the product's overall renewable content.
DreamCap™ 26 Pro
The DreamCap™ 26 Pro features a new screw and flip concept with a self-locking hinge after opening, for consumer convenience while drinking. This one-step opening comes with a clearly visible tamper evidence ring, ensuring the product hasn't already been opened. Designed to suit facial geometry, its 26 mm opening size ensures an optimal beverage flow, offering a comfortable drinking experience that's especially well-suited for demanding on-the-go consumers. The DreamCap™ 26 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. A plant-based option, using HDPE made from sugarcane, is also available, increasing the product's overall renewable content.
LightWing™ 30
The LightWing™ 30 is a new flip cap concept with a self-locking hinge, developed to provide convenience for in-home consumption. The closure snaps shut for later consumption. The neck of the closure is moulded in the filling machine directly onto the packaging material using the direct injection moulding concept (DIMC). It is moulded flat against the product side of the packaging material, creating a large flat pouring area of 30 mm that delivers excellent pouring. The lid is applied downstream. Available in several different colours, there is also a plant-based option using polymers derived from sugarcane, increasing the product's overall renewable content.
