Conversation: KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH

VARTA relies on sustainable machine technology from KOCH Pac-Systeme.

VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA is a German manufacturer specializing in the research, development, production, and marketing of batteries. VARTA has a comprehensive product portfolio ranging from microbatteries, household batteries, and energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions.

Challenge

Develop sustainable packaging with minimal film waste for button cells
Packaging that optimally meets child safety requirements
The new machine should deliver higher performance than the previous machine

Solution

Combination of the blister machines KBS-KF and KBS-PL
Development of a complete solution from packaging design and packaging technology for optimal utilization of the machine format
Each button cell is placed in an individual blister and sealed so that the battery is completely enclosed. The individual blisters can only be opened with the help of scissors, making them childproof
The packaging consists of 80% recycled PET and 90% recycled cardboard

Stefan Schmid

Project Manager, VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA

Our goal was the development of a new child-resistant packaging with a special focus on environmental friendliness. Due to the good cooperation on numerous projects and KOCH’s experience with our products, we chose KOCH again. The company delivered a coherent overall concept at a good price-performance ratio, which covers the most uniform packaging possible while accommodating a high variety of products.

Transition from the blister machine KBS-PL to the blister machine KBS-KF.

Feeding of battery cells onto the sorting plate – precise alignment for the further packaging process at VARTA.

Newly developed, child-safe and sustainable battery packaging.