When it comes to packaging automation, the machine is only part of the story. The packaging material matters just as much.
This is why Pattyn has been working together with KIVO for over 30 years — continuously optimizing film performance on Pattyn packaging lines and supporting customers with efficient bag-in-box packaging solutions.
Together, we combine expertise in packaging automation, polyethylene films, bag-on-roll technology, and sustainable packaging materials.
Because getting the film right is just as important as getting the machine right.
Pattyn & KIVO — a long-standing partnership
KIVO is a European producer of polyethylene packaging materials, active in blown extrusion films, tubes, bags, sheets, printing, and recycling operations across multiple locations in Europe.
Pattyn, with more than 70 years of experience and 50 years of bag inserting expertise, has become a global reference in automated bag inserting and bag-in-box packaging solutions.
Over the years, both companies have continuously optimized film performance and packaging efficiency together.
The result?
- Optimized packaging performance
- Reliable machine runability
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Future-ready packaging solutions
Film-on-roll: efficient, flexible and cost-effective
Film from a reel remains one of the most efficient packaging approaches available.
Why? Because every centimeter matters.
With raw material prices continuously evolving, already around 70% higher than before the start of the war, optimizing film consumption directly impacts packaging costs. KIVO and Pattyn continuously work together to reduce material usage while maintaining packaging integrity and machine performance.
Benefits include:
- Lower material consumption
- Reduced packaging costs
- Stable production output
- Less downtime
- Improved sustainability performance
Made-to-measure bags = less waste
Pattyn’s “made-to-measure” philosophy means the machine adapts to the container — not the other way around.
When customers use the same container footprint with different heights, Pattyn can produce tailored bag sizes from just one film roll.
This brings several advantages:
- Reduced film waste
- Flexible packaging sizes
- Cost-efficient bag production
- Better sustainability results
A smart solution for customers looking to optimize both packaging performance and material use.
Sustainability and recyclability go hand in hand
Packaging choices are becoming more important than ever.
Geopolitical uncertainty, raw material availability, price fluctuations, and sustainability targets are reshaping the market.
That is why KIVO and Pattyn look beyond packaging performance alone.
KIVO already integrates post-industrial recycled content, produced and recycled within its own group, offering traceable and food-approved recycled materials.
Combined with Pattyn’s material optimization strategies, this creates packaging solutions with:
- Lower material consumption
- Reduced waste
- Lower carbon footprint
- Future-proof packaging performance
An open ecosystem for maximum flexibility
At Pattyn, customers remain free to choose their own film supplier. We believe in open partnerships.
KIVO and Pattyn collaborate closely, but customers always remain in control of their consumables and material choices.
No lock-in. Just smart packaging.
