Sudpack and IMA develop recyclable blister packaging for existing lines

Sudpack Medica in partnership with packaging machinery specialist IMA is developing new mono-material structures that can be processed on customers’ existing blister lines with the same efficiency, product protection, and packaging reliability as conventional PVC/PVDC solutions. The press release noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to future-proof packaging solutions, designed to meet evolving market and regulatory demands.

The partnership will leverage IMA’s OpenLab network, analytical laboratories dedicated to testing and optimising material-machine interaction. By evaluating thermoforming behaviour, sealing performance, and printability, OpenLab ensures new PP-based materials offer reliable and repeatable performance across various blister formats. The lab’s comprehensive material structure database, backed by real-world test results, enables rapid troubleshooting and precise adjustments during development.

This data-driven approach allows Sudpack and IMA to fine-tune materials to meet both internal performance benchmarks and external sustainability goals. Calling it future-proof packaging, Sudpack is developing sustainable solutions anticipating regulatory shifts in pharmaceutical packaging.Sudpack and IMA are actively developing market-ready solutions that are not only recyclable but also compatible with current equipment.