PakItGreen, a Michigan-based startup and emerging leader in eco-friendly packaging technologies, is contributing to the future of packaging with its next-generation water-based barrier coatings and chemical additives. Founded by industry leaders Jerold Zwas, CEO of Scops Coating Technologies, USA, and Sanjeev Jain, CEO of Maxim Specialty Chemicals, India, PakItGreen delivers sustainable solutions aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of single-use plastics.
At the forefront of sustainable innovation, PakItGreen caters to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, packaging converters, and paper mills across North America and South America. The company’s product lineup offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic coatings by providing high-performance solutions that are recyclable, repulpable, and in certain applications, compostable and biodegradable. These coatings offer robust barrier properties including heat sealability and resistance to moisture, grease, and oil.
With a focus on food-safe applications, PakItGreen’s products comply with stringent FDA regulations, making them ideal for industries seeking sustainable and functional packaging solutions that prioritize safety.
PakItGreen’s proprietary formulations, specifically designed for molded fibers, offer enhanced water, oil, and grease resistance, meeting the packaging demands of various industries. The company’s AKD-based formulations improve water resistance, while Dry Strength Resin (DSR) and Wet Strength Resin (WSR) enhance product durability. Additionally, the Retention Aid optimizes fiber yield and the efficiency of additives, including OGR and AKD, ensuring top-tier performance. Solutions like biocides and water-based defoamers further bolster the quality and sustainability of fiber-based products.
PakItGreen’s solutions are said to integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, including wet-end applications, making them highly versatile and adaptable. By partnering with clients to deliver sustainable, high-performance coatings, PakItGreen is enabling companies to meet their environmental goals and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
Following successful exhibitions at TappiCon 2024 and the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) Annual Conference, PakItGreen has garnered significant attention from the packaging industry for its cutting-edge solutions. Building on this momentum, the company is set to showcase its innovative product lineup at Pack Expo International 2024, taking place from 3 to 6 November at Stand W-21025 in Chicago.