Opal to spotlight innovation and sustainability

Opal says it is excited to be a part of the first APPEX and will be showcasing a range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, technologies and services.

As an innovative and solutions-led paper and packaging group, Opal is a fully integrated manufacturer of fibre packaging, and offers its customers a wide range of services across packaging, packaging automation and machinery, point-of-sale, specialty packaging and recycling services.

Opal has the capability to design, manufacture and supply a broad range of packaging solutions to a diverse range of customers including FMCG, QSR, fresh produce growers, dairy, meat and protein, beverage, retail and pharmaceutical sectors.

At APPEX 2024, Opal will be showcasing its fully integrated packaging customer value chain offering.

• Paper: Opal produces paper from recycled old cardboard and plantation wood.
• Innovation and design: Opal designs packaging and board grades to ensure customer product is fit-for-purpose.
• Converting: Opal converts the paper that it makes into an assortment of boards, corrugated cardboards, boxes, cartons, bags and retail displays.
• Automation: Opal offers state-of-the-art machinery and after sales services that ensure packaging is erected and packed with product optimally on customer packing lines.
• Consumables: Any form of packaging consumable is available, stretch wrap, tape, void fill, glue, etc. Some consumables are plastic, these serve as a vital fibre packaging enabler. Opal’s consumables division focuses on promoting and providing plastic replacement or reduction wherever possible.
• Display and experience: Opal’s expertise ensures product awareness and availability to consumers in retail environments through point-of-sale displays, and provides consumers the best possible unboxing experience once a product or gift is in hand.
• Recycling: Opal collects old corrugated cardboard from customers, which then enters its value chain re-emerging as packaging base paper.