TIPA Compostable Packaging acquires Dutch paper-based specialist

TIPA Compostable Packaging has acquired SEALPAP, a company specializing in recyclable paper-based packaging.

Headquartered in New Jersey, TIPA’s compostable flexible packaging solutions, designed for existing supply chains and industrial machinery, decompose like organic waste. Netherlands-headquartered SEALPAP produces recyclable, sealable coated papers used in products ranging from sugar sticks and condiment sachets to rice packaging and cutlery wraps for the airline industry.

The partnership will help global brands choose packaging solutions that meet product needs, environmental goals and EU regulations, according to a news release.

“Our vision has always been to lead the industry toward truly circular packaging,” Daphna Nissenbaum, TIPA co-founder and CEO, said in the release. “Joining forces with SEALPAP allows us to meet customer demand with a broader portfolio while continuing to set the pace on innovation and regulatory alignment.”

“By joining TIPA, SEALPAP is taking a major step forward in enabling brands to choose truly sustainable paper-based packaging options, whether recyclable or compostable,” SEALPAP owner Robert van der Laan said. “Combining our expertise in coated paper technologies with TIPA’s proven leadership in compostability gives our customers a strategic edge, especially in light of the fast-approaching regulatory changes across Europe.”