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Solenis Collaborates with Pulpex to Scale Eco-friendly, PET-free Paper Bottle

Pulpex is the world’s first widely recyclable, brandable paper bottle; the eco-friendly paper bottle is designed to hold a wide range of liquids.

July 19, 2021

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Solenis is collaborating with Pulpex to scale up an eco-friendly, PET-free paper bottle.

WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) – Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is joining forces with Pulpex Limited and its global consortium partners to collaborate on the ongoing evolution of the Pulpex eco-friendly paper bottle.

Pulpex is a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company established by venture management firm Pilot Lite and spirits producer Diageo. The company has developed the world’s first widely recyclable PET-free paper bottle made from sustainably sourced pulp.

As a technology partner, Solenis will provide chemical solutions to optimize the PET-free paper bottle, including surface treatments to enhance its functional and visual properties. The Pulpex technology allows for embossing, debossing, labeling and direct printing with food-safe colored pigments and dyes to fit brand needs.

Richard Brooks, global packaging director for Consumer Packaging at Solenis said, “This collaboration with Pulpex is another indicator of our commitment to new, sustainable and innovative technologies to the food and beverage paper packaging market. The partnership will enable Solenis to serve the growing eco-friendly paper bottle market while maintaining our commitment to environmental sustainability.”

Scott Winston, CEO, Pulpex, said, “Solenis is well known as a leader of process and functional chemistries with over a century of service to the pulp and paper industry. The company’s technical know-how and its wide spectrum of solutions will help us deliver eco-friendly paper bottles that meet the brand and functional needs of our consortium partners.”

Pulpex consortium partners are working to develop branded paper bottles across several categories, including alcohol and non-alcohol beverages; liquid foods; homecare, personal care and consumer healthcare products; and lubricants. Pulpex is also working towards adding the capability of holding hot-fill and carbonated beverages by the end of 2022.

<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About Pulpex</h2> <p><a href="https://www.pulpex.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pulpex Limited</a> is a sustainable packaging technology company that offers the world&rsquo;s first patented, customisable, single-mould paper bottle made from sustainable pulp that can be recycled curbside. Pulpex Ltd is a collaboration between Pilot Lite Group and Diageo PLC. <a href="https://www.pilotliteventures.com/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pilot Lite</a> is a pioneer and international leader in venture management who directly invest in and convert corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. <a href="http://www.diageo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diageo</a> is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.pulpex.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.pulpex.com</a>.</p>
<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About Solenis</h2> <p>Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company&rsquo;s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row.</p> <p>For additional information about Solenis, please visit <a href="/en/">www.solenis.com</a> or follow us on social media.</p>

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Pulpex Media Inquiries

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Gillian (Gill) Davies

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Eurasia