Making problematic plastic packaging disappear…
Aquapak started in 2013 after a successful R&D project investigating new materials to replace traditional plastics found a unique way to process dissolvable PVOH film. This innovation had huge potential to offer a scalable solution to the problem of persistent plastic pollution offering high performance, positive end-of-life options and improving the recyclability of other packaging materials.
Specialist manufacturing facilities
External funding was secured to develop the IP and refine the formula for Hydropol™ with specialist production, lab facilities and HQ established in Birmingham, UK in 2017. The first commercial product (garment bags) to use Hydropol™ were launched in 2018, and Aquapak is now spearheading the development of next generation polymers for sustainable packaging and products in an increasing range of commercial applications. We are currently able to manufacture up to 50kt of Hydropol™ at our state-of-the-art factory where we ship our resin pellets to packaging converters around the world.
World class R&D with 30+ patents registered
As well as its own dedicated team of chemists, new materials scientist sand packaging experts Aquapak also has many strong academic and industry partnerships in place. With over 30 patents registered to date we continue to lead the way in R&D for environmentally friendly polymers and bio-based materials for the circular economy.
Read more about our pioneering work with The University of Birmingham
Partnerships & Collaboration
We have several major ongoing collaborations with European packaging converters and global brand owners in multiple sectors. Hydropol™ is enabling game-changing solutions within mono and multi-layer paper and film structures and nonwoven products.