net-pak®: Innovative net packaging made from industrially compostable materials
The shift towards more sustainable packaging solutions is in full swing. In the food industry, practical, end-to-end solutions are in high demand. At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System, the global technology leader in clip closure systems, will be presenting net-pak® and the newly developed Somi net clipper – a certified system that combines cost-effectiveness with greater environmental protection. It is suitable for a wide range of products in various sizes and shapes – from fruit and vegetables to pulses and much more.
net-pak®: made from industrially compostable components
The innovative packagining solution net-pak® is a particularly resource-efficient packaging system. It consists of bio-nets, bio-clips and bio-labels and is complemented by the matching clip machine. All components of the net-pak® system are industrially compostable, as confirmed by various certificates. The bio-clips are available in several sizes and colours (white, green, blue) and can be delivered on large or small spools. As such, nets and labels form a closed ecosystem. The high tear resistance of the nets and the robust clip quality ensure precise processing and uniform throughput on the machine – providing maximum reliability in the production process.
Net clipper Somi: Innovative DC N3 600 clip head
The net-pak® system achieves exceptional performance when used on the new Somi net clipper. Developed in cooperation with Spanish machine manufacturer Damarc Agrobotic, the machine processes products weighing between 250 and 800 grams and seals up to 25 bags per minute. Thanks to its particularly compact design, the net clipper requires only a small footprint and features an automatic net tube change, which supports a smooth production flow. With its innovative DC N3 600 clip head, the net clipper is being used for the first time in an industrially compostable system. As it complies with the current standard size, it can be integrated into existing production lines without major modifications.
More sustainability for fruit and vegetable packaging
Compared to conventional packaging with film sealing, net-pak® clip packaging scores highly here thanks to the comparatively low energy consumption of the machines and an exceptionally low proporation of material of 0.5 %. Compared to packaging made from plastic film or plastic trays with top film, net packaging with clips reduces CO2 emissions by up to 25 %[1]. Its industrial compostability is an additional plus, emphasises Omar Olivias, Head of Business Unit net-pak® at Poly-clip System: "Recyclable solutions are a real asset in the fresh produce sector, where net packaging is used in large quantities. Industrially compostable components offer a sustainable solution here if, like our net-pak® system, they are controlled and certified and can be recycled in accordance with standards."
Poly-clip System at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February 2026 in Berlin, Hall 2.1, Stand D-20.
[1] All CO₂ values and material proportions are based on a holistic sustainability assessment of the end packaging carried out by the independent institute Circular Analytics, Vienna. The study was commissioned by Poly-clip System GmbH & Co. KG. The assessment was based on production and disposal in Germany.