Area of competence

Packaging, Recycling & Dangerous Goods

Packaging testing, assessment and development

When dealing with current issues facing the packaging sector, the filling industry and the retail sector, our experts focus on material quality and safety during the filling process, as well as the transport and storage of the contents. With up-to-date knowledge of sustainability aspects, the circular economy and design for recycling, our experts provide support in both the development and optimization of packaging solutions, regardless of the packaging material and function.

Our portfolio covers all materials used in packaging. Whether plastic, paper, cardboard, solid and corrugated board, wood, metal, glass or composite materials – we are your trusted partner for all aspects of packaging. With our interdisciplinary expertise and extensive know-how, we make your packaging fit for the future!

Prüfung, Begutachtung und Entwicklung von Verpackungen
All services from Packaging, Recycling & Dangerous Goods at a glance

Head of Packaging & Recycling

Dr. Michael Washüttl

Head of Dangerous Goods Packaging

DI (FH) Michael Auer, MSc

OFI Expert for Dangerous Goods & Plastic Packaging

DI Dr. Mahmoud Monemian

OFI Expert for Sustainability & Recycling

Mag. Anja Fredriksson, MSc
A selection of projects from this area

Projects

Conveyor belt transporting materials in a recycling facility during daylight hours
Implementation of a comprehensive new PET recyclable fraction ...
Used plastic crushed, Prepared to be re-melted into recycled plastic pellets
CORNET-project to increase the safety of polyolefin and PS packaging with decorative and coloured components in recycling
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Hand holding a cutout of a green factory with nature in the background
Green plastic recycling plant for food contact materials ...
Colorful small plastic pieces (microplastics) on a white background
Detection and evaluation of coatings and residues from fiber-based packaging with regard to microplastics. ...
Rezyklate für den Lebensmittelkontakt stehen auf dem Prüfstand. Sujetbild/Fotocredit: Pixabay
Automated analysis of recyclates for food contact - an interdisciplinary approach ...
recycling cycle
Influence of repeated recycling processes on the material properties of polymers on an industrial scale ...
Innovative Ansätze für nachhaltige Verpackungen und Recycling. Fotocredit: ACR-schewig-fotodesign
Innovative solutions for future-proof packaging: How AAAplus, supports SMEs in the use of recycled plastics ...
Bandage
From single-use products to circular economy: New methods for safe and sustainable use of medical devices
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