A New Approach to Sustainable Transport Packaging
As the packaging industry seeks practical alternatives to plastic shrink wrap and excess cardboard, Hugo Beck is introducing a new paper-based sleeve wrapping solution at interpack 2026.
The paper S is a compact sleeve wrapper designed for sustainable transport and secondary packaging using kraft paper and will be unveiled on the Hugo Beck stand (Hall 11, stand A74).
This innovation directly supports the transition from conventional shrink film or corrugated cardboard towards plastic-free, paper-only transport packaging, aligning with growing sustainability demands.
A Compact Sleeve Wrapper for Efficient Kraft Paper Bundling
The Hugo Beck paper S creates a tight kraft paper wrap around the products, either with or without a supporting tray. Using an overlap packaging style with optimised hot-melt gluing, the new sleeve wrapping solution produces secure, stable bundles for transit. This ensures that manufacturers can shift away from shrink-film or cardboard systems without compromising pack stability throughout the supply chain.
An additional benefit of the paper S is the elimination of heat-shrinking respective the need for any shrink tunnels, yielding significant energy savings compared to traditional shrink-wrap processes.
The machine’s compact, operator-friendly design makes it suitable even for facilities with limited floor space. It can be integrated into existing production lines or used as a standalone unit. Optional add-ons like inline digital printing or labelling systems and automation systems can also be incorporated to meet specific customer requirements.
Optimised Material-Machine Combination
To ensure optimal compatibility between material and machinery, Hugo Beck worked closely with paper manufacturer Mondi on this project. The paper S will run Mondi’s new Ad/Vantage StretchWrap kraft paper of 70 gsm on the Hugo Beck stand.
Despite its light weight, this uncoated paper provides high puncture resistance and stretch characteristics, giving the wrapped bundles excellent tensile strength for transport. Notably, Mondi’s paper is also industrially compostable and fully recyclable in normal paper streams.
The combined machine-and-material solution demonstrates a holistic approach to sustainability, leveraging Mondi’s expertise in paper with Hugo Beck’s machinery know-how.
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Part of a Sustainability-Focused Portfolio
The launch of the paper S sleeve wrapper expands Hugo Beck’s growing portfolio of sustainable packaging technologies, now extending into transit packaging applications. Hugo Beck – a horizontal packaging machinery specialist with over 70 years of experience – has continually evolved its offerings in line with customer needs and market trends. The company’s commitment to resource-efficient packaging is reflected in machine concepts that reduce material use without sacrificing product protection or operational efficiency.
Dual Expertise: Paper and Film
Importantly, the paper S is not an isolated development but the latest step in Hugo Beck’s long-term sustainability strategy. In recent years, the firm has been developing paper packaging solutions alongside its established film-based systems, positioning itself as an expert in both domains.
This dual expertise in paper and film packaging machinery means Hugo Beck can help customers choose the most suitable material for each project.
The company’s R&D philosophy focuses on three key pathways:
- minimising material usage
- keeping pace with new eco-friendly films (from recycled content or mono-material films to bioplastics and ultrathin films starting at 7 μm)
- and enabling a smooth switch to paper packaging where it offers benefits.
By providing machines that can handle either material, or even both on the same equipment, Hugo Beck ensures that its clients can future-proof their packaging operations as materials and sustainability goals evolve.
Experience the new Sleever Wrapper Paper S Live at interpack (Hall 11/A74)
Packaging professionals interested in sustainable transport and secondary packaging are invited to see the paper S in action. Hugo Beck will be demonstrating this new sleeve wrapper processing Mondi’s paper at interpack 2026 (Hall 11, Stand A74), where experts will be on hand to discuss how paper-based transport packaging can deliver tangible material and energy savings in real production environments.
With its blend of innovation and decades of engineering experience, Hugo Beck’s latest solution showcases how transitioning from plastic and cardboard to just paper can be achieved without compromise.
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