Multitubes becomes 100% waste neutral
Multitubes offers two streams of recycled materials.
Stream 1 is a closed-loop, clean post-consumer recycled LDPE/LLDPE stream.
Gained from pallet bags that are used by Dutch manufacturers.
This is 100% post-consumer (certified by Ecoloop).
Therefore, it is by definition not food-approved.
We however, have the possibility to produce our tubes in several layers (5-layers and 7-layers).
We can also adjust the thickness of each layer.
Meaning we can produce a thin inside layer of virgin material that is in contact with your product.
The other layers we can fill-up with PCR (a total percentage of 80% PCR), or we can put an EVOH barrier in between the virgin layer and PCR layer (a total percentage of 57% PCR).
We offer 4 standard Post-Consumer rPE tubes;
- 23% PCR, within the middle layers of the tube. Leaving the tubes very white, avoiding PCR contact with product
- 57% PCR, (bio)virgin inner-layer, EVOH protection barrier (<5%), PCR outside layer. Avoiding PCR contact with product and protection from migration.
- 80% PCR, (bio)virgin inner-layer. Avoiding PCR contact with product.
- 100% PCR.
The inside layer, that is in contact with your product, can be produced in virgin BIO material or from our pre-consumer recycled stream, which is food approved;
Stream 2: this pre-consumer recycled stream mentioned above, is a waste stream that we control ourselves from A to Z.
We collect all our production waste and regrind this in-house on our dedicated recycling line.
We documented this process and made short video which you can see by clicking here.
We separate our streams in different colors; pure white, light colored and dark colored.
By doing so we can offer tubes which are white or colored in the same brightness as virgin materials.
Due to this material you can have different options of recycled packaging whilst your product is not in touch with post-consumer recycled material;
Example 1; inside layer Pre-CR PE – EVOH barrier (or not) – Post-CR PE outside layer = 100% recycled plastic, 57% post-consumer recycled plastic, food-grade inner-layer
Example 2; fully produced in Pre-CR PE = 100% recycled plastic, food-grade pack
All this recycled content can also be combined with a tube designed for recyclability, which is 100% recyclable.
Contact
info@multitubes.com
+ 31 (0) 75 65 72 493
Marks & Spencer’s first recycled plastic packaging
Sustainable trendsetters M&S have launched a sustainable product line including our tubes made from recycled materials.
Formulated with sustainable Charcoal CRUSH™ derived from the left over particles during the production of barbecue charcoal, in a process where absolutely nothing goes to waste. The charcoal is made from 100% sustainably harvested oak leftover from the production of cleft oak fencing. The oak is then transformed into charcoal and any small pieces not suitable for cooking are collected and run through a sieve to creatFe Charcoal CRUSH™. Any remaining leftovers from this process are used for animal feed. Charcoal CRUSH™ is a trademark of Upcycled Beauty Ltd.
Marks & Spencer’s tubes and closures are produced with carbon-free black and 57% post-consumer recycled plastics in the tube sleeve.
Due to our co-extrusion we are able to make use of a thin virgin inner-layer, so the product does not come in touch with recycled plastics.
Contact
info@multitubes.com
+ 31 (0) 75 65 72 493
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Heksn*kaas
Heks*nkaas, a famous Dutch dip, introduced an award winning tube solution for their existing product.
The consumers’ response were laudatory.
Customer reviews
Heksn*nkaas is a perfect dip. But you can use it in a much wider variety, especially now that it’s packed in a tube. The mouthpiece of the tube provides a handy touch. For example, to fill a boiled egg. – Food critic Wes van Geneijgen (eatly.nl)
Original in a handy tube. Fun and easy: just remove the cap and squeeze. – ab-magazine.nl
Thanks to the handy tube it is now also very easy to fill your Bugles chips with it, very tasty. But of course you can do a lot more with it… – Jouvence.nl
Normally I make a sauce or grab the honey mustard dressing, but with HEKS’NKAAS® in a tube, this combination turned out to be very tasty. – Nikki Rowe (lodiblogt.nl)
Best Introduction 2020 Award
“Commercially interesting addition, because it responds to our need as retailers to surprise and tempt the customer to inspiration and increase spending. Easy to use and clear message on the packaging.”
Full report and interview (Dutch); https://lnkd.in/gv-pkhq
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info@multitubes.com
+ 31 (0) 75 65 72 493
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Reusable tubes
Multitubes offers an easy to refill tube, which can be refilled with for example pouches or a 300ml Multitubes nozzle tube.
- Available in bio plastics and recycled plastics.
- Available for tubes from 100ml up to 400ml.
- Refill orifice of 14mm.
- Fliptop screw cap available with 3mm – 5mm – 9mm orifices.
- Fliptop screw cap positioned to the front of the tube.
- Fliptop screw cap available in both classic and softline designs.
Contact
info@multitubes.com
+ 31 (0) 75 65 72 493
100% mono-material
The below tube, shoulder and flip top cap are made from 100% polyethylene and fit every recycling stream in the world.
Available from 50ml up to 400ml.
This solution can be used in combination with bio based and recycled materials and can be printed in the most premium techniques.
Our mono-material tubes are now certified by RecyClass and achieved the best possible standard for recyclability.
These 100% recyclable tubes are combinable with post-consumer recycled material, pre-consumer recycled material and bio-based plastics.
Samples?
info@multitubes.com
Why mono-material?
By brining down several raw materials to 1 material you optimize your pack for it’s journey after use.
100% of the raw materials used will be recycled, meaning no materials used to produce this tube will be lost after use.
Big and small brands are moving away from multi-material packaging. For this we offer the perfect solution.
Our mono-material tubes are also available with ABL-matching barriers and in an airless solution.
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Frontrunners in food & frontrunners in tubes collaborate
Kavli American dressing is an established name for over 40 years in Scandinavia.
With 7 well known flavors they are currently market leader in the Sausage / Hamburger dressing category.
With our own in-house devloped tooling we managed to produce PE temper-evident caps that save plastic en enable a 100% mono-material pack.
Due to our ultra strong EVOH-barrier we use less than 2% EVOH for optimal shelf life whilst comply to Scandinavian standards for recycling.
Next to the mono-material pack, Kavli saves 17% of plastic with their 230gr tubes and 44% of plastic with their 425gr tubes.
A word from Kavli
Today, we are incredibly proud to be able to offer Kavli American dressing in a package with less plastic, which gives a lower environmental impact, says Nina Pettersson, Packaging Developer at Kavli.
A direct quote from Kavli’s sustainability report;
Thanks to a smarter and thinner tube, Kavli reduces the plastic in the tubes for American dressing 425g by 44%. However, the tube will still contain the same amount of the good dressing. In the smaller tubes 230g, the reduction of plastic is 17%. In total, this means a reduction of 47 tonnes of plastic per year. The message will also be communicated on the tubes that have now started to roll out in stores. At the same time, the tubes become 100% recyclable as both tube and cork are now in the same plastic material.
Congratulate from Multitubes
Kavli proofs to be a frontrunner and an example in the food industry and beyond. I congratulate them with this innovation and thank them for their trust and pleasant collaboration, says Roemer Zijp, Account Manager for the Scandinavian market.
Contact
info@multitubes.com
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News
Minimum quantity tube package
Thanks to our low volume program for tube packaging, our clients are not impeded by a minimum quantity of their tube package. This low MOQ (minimum order quantity) for tube packaging is the ideal solution if you want to market a new product as a business start-up or small company. This so-called MyTube program does not require a high minimum quantity of your tube package: you can choose a starting order volume of only 1000 units. At the same time, we offer the best possible quality to our customers. We’ll happily tell you more about this low-MOQ tube packaging program and give you advice about your specific packaging project.
A low minimum quantity at low starting costs for your tube package
Since 1999, we have served various companies throughout Europe in designing and producing tube- and non-tube packaging. Do you need a low MOQ for your business start-up to save costs in the first phase of your tube packaging production? Or do you want to start with a sample production of a specific tube package which only requires a minimum quantity? Through the MyTube program, Multitubes provides you with the most suitable services. A low MOQ for tube packaging production is also the ideal solution for private label projects. All products from the MyTube program are featured with first-user guarantee seals and are equipped with an EVOH barrier.
Start your project with us
Whether you need a low-MOQ tube packaging for a cosmetic, food or pharmaceutical product, we are happy to exchange ideas with your business. Call us at +31 (0) 75 65 72 493 (Netherlands) or +32 (0) 60 48 01 60 (Belgium) and enquire about the possibilities for your tube package project without a high minimum production quantity.
Shower gel packaging
Do you want to successfully market a shower gel of your business with high-quality packaging? Multitubes is happy to be your partner. We are Europe’s leading tube manufacturers and offer sustainable tube- and non-tube packaging solutions. Thanks to our custom-made tube packaging, you are ensured of a unique shower gel product, whether you require a large- or small-scale production. Enquire about the possibilities for your business!
A sustainable solution for your shower gel packaging
A better future of the planet can be reached by contributing to a circular economy. To tackle the problem of overconsumption of today, sustainable solutions are more necessary than ever before. Multitubes serves companies in designing and producing a unique shower gel packaging, while applying environmentally-friendly production methods. Recycle, renew and reduce are our three pillars which we pursue to guarantee our sustainable solutions. This will not only enable fast and cost-efficient production of your shower gel packaging and a great contribution to a better future, but it will also significantly boost your company’s image.
Make use of our complete service
Call upon the help of our experts and count on a complete service for your shower gel packaging. Our team of 110 enthusiastic and experienced employees is happy to inform you about our way of working. Please contact us at +31 (0) 75 65 72 493 (Netherlands) or +32 (0) 60 48 01 60 (Belgium), or fill in the contact form.
Pharmaceutical tube packaging
Are you looking for a specialised company in pharmaceutical tube packaging? Then Multitubes offers you the perfect services. We are a leading tube manufacturer in Europe, with production facilities in the Netherlands and Belgium and various service offices in other European countries. Our company was founded by the Rensen Family in Amsterdam in 1999. Ever since, we have developed our production techniques and services continuously to provide our clients with the best possible packaging products. Learn more about the possibilities for your pharmaceutical tube packaging and how we can support your business.
Sustainable solutions for pharmaceutical tube packaging
Besides quality and personal service, one of our fundaments is sustainability. This means that your pharmaceutical business can count on a high-quality tube packaging and contribute to a sustainable future at the same time. Reducing CO₂ emission is an important goal to achieve this. Therefore, we offer many efficacious tube packaging options to pharmaceutical- and other businesses, enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint. Do you need a tube packaging production process with a low minimum quantity? Or do you require a custom solution which fully meets your requirements? This will not be a problem for Multitubes.
Contact us and tell us about your preferences
Besides the pharmaceutical industry, we also offer tube packaging solutions to businesses in food-, cosmetic-, and various other industries. If you have specific preferences for your specific tube packaging in order to market a safe, sustainable and successful product? Please contact us at +31 (0) 75 65 72 493 (Netherlands) or +32 (0) 60 48 01 60 (Belgium), or fill in the contact form.