Gerresheimer, innovative system and solution provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industry and Rezemo, an innovative start-up for bio-based materials, are announcing today the establishment of a partnership. The collaboration includes offering innovative and sustainable closures for primary packaging solutions in the fields of cosmetics, food and beverages and pharmaceutical industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing environmentally friendly packaging solutions in the industry, combining endlessly recyclable glass containers with bio-based closures.
“Both companies share a deep commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious manufacturing and design. By joining forces, we aim to further reduce the environmental footprint of primary packaging while providing customers with innovative and appealing solutions,” highlights Stefan Rieder, Global Senior Vice President Commercial at Gerresheimer Moulded Glass. The collaboration between Gerresheimer and Rezemo will focus on the development and production of bio-based closures for glass packaging containers.
Innovative material for more sustainable packaging solutions
“The bio-based closures in combination with glass containers will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. They are biodegradable, recyclable, and align with the global movement towards reducing single-use plastics,” explains Stefan Zender, co-founder of Rezemo. “We have developed a cutting-edge material consisting of wood fibers and biopolymers,” further elaborates Julian Reitze, the second co-founder of Rezemo. The bio-based forewood material is perfectly suited to produce closures. It is not only environmentally friendly but also offers excellent performance characteristics, making it a promising alternative to traditional plastic closures. In addition, multiple design options in terms of surface structure or color can be realized.
First combined packaging solution for cosmetics available
As a first step, Gerresheimer’s standard cosmetic packaging portfolio now entails a set of a 50ml glass jar with a forewood closure, ideally suited e.g., for skincare products. Both the jar and the closure can be customized through decoration techniques or color design.
New opportunities for cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical packaging
This partnership opens new opportunities for both companies to expand their product offerings and reach a broader customer base, in the cosmetics, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Gerresheimer accompanies its customers as a partner from the product idea to the market launch and with any individual design requirements. Customized primary packaging solutions can be realized for cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
