Rising energy prices, scarce resources, severe cost pressure, and a shortage of skilled workers: packaging lines are more central to business decisions than ever before. At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf from May 7th to 13th, under the motto "It's all about your costs", SEALPAC will demonstrate how smart investments in modern traysealers and thermoformers can quickly pay off.
SEALPAC, the German machine manufacturer and packaging expert, designs and produces its machines with a consistent focus on total cost of ownership. The decisive factor is not the purchase price, but what happens over the equipment’s lifespan: energy consumption, material usage, uptime, maintenance costs, and flexibility, especially now to comply with the European PPWR legislation. At Interpack 2026, SEALPAC will show how its traysealers and thermoformers, all made in Germany, put this into practice at its newly designed stand D19 in hall 5. The focus of the trade fair presentation will be on three solutions designed for a rapid return on investment.
SEALPAC A7max traysealer: cost reduction through maximum line efficiency With its all-round A7max traysealer, SEALPAC addresses the latest trends in materials. The A7max is designed to reduce packaging costs in daily production, for example during setup, downtime, and low machine utilization. The machine handles various tray formats, film materials, and packaging concepts, including resource-saving solutions like ultra-light, hybrid, or mono-material trays. It features the fastest tool changeovers in its segment, thus supporting frequent product changes. Users benefit from reliable processes and a high degree of flexibility in material selection, enabling the smooth implementation of PPWR-compliant solutions.
In Düsseldorf, the A7max will be shown in double-lane execution, hence demonstrating SEALPAC’s ability to combine high output with maximum flexibility at lowest cost per tray. Furthermore, it will be presented in combination with SEALPAC’s MA-S 800 denester, which allows for fully synchronized denesting and packaging at highest speeds. Interesting fact: this denester requires no technical connections other than electrical power. On the line, SEALPAC will show a brand-new, mono-PET tray, supplied by Bliston Packaging. This tray is 100% mono, so does not contain any PE, and has a patented sealing edge, which ensures a hermetic seal with a top film of only 35 microns, despite any contamination. This is crucial when packaging proteins, such as poultry products, fresh meat, or seafood under modified atmosphere.
SEALPAC F6 thermoformer: uptime as a decisive cost factor
Availability was key in the design of the high-performance F-series thermoformer range. Features such as automatic film alignment, automatic chain tension correction, and continuous process monitoring reduce manual intervention and minimize unplanned downtime. Its modern hygiene concept, with an easy-to-clean design and simplified maintenance, also contributes to efficiency. The unique film and tooling quick exchange systems on the F-series are likewise designed for continuity: film reels and forming or sealing tools can be replaced with minimal effort. This not only accelerates the changeover process but also makes it safer for operators. At the same time, optimized energy and air consumption reduce ongoing operating costs. The combination of high process reliability, maintenance-friendly design, and reproducible output ensures that the F-series thermoformer quickly pays for itself, especially at high production volumes.
SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer: cost control for smaller production volumes
The semi-automatic M-Flex traysealer demonstrates SEALPAC's cost-effectiveness in applications with smaller production batches and limited floor space. Short start-up times and simple operation reduce downtime and personnel costs, for example, in small-scale businesses. The M-Flex allows for the economical implementation of modern packaging concepts, including FlatSkin® with varying dome heights. As such, the M-Flex offers an efficient solution for companies with small production runs that want to keep their packaging costs under control.
All of SEALPAC’s machines share the common goal of achieving the lowest total cost of ownership. They manage the thinnest possible films and trays, have exceptionally low air and energy consumption, require minimal maintenance, and feature extremely fast tool changes. This significantly reduces the cost per pack. In many applications, they therefore amortize considerably faster than conventional packaging machines.
SEALPAC’s supermarket: packaging innovations that inspire
Another highlight at the SEALPAC stand will be the Supermarket of Innovations, where the latest trends and developments in modern packaging solutions from international markets are presented by means of actual customer products. Highlights for 2026 include innovative concepts from the convenience sector that will particularly appeal to a trend-conscious consumer base. The focus is on inspiration and practical application, and, also here, on how cost efficiency can be combined with highest quality appearance. "At Interpack 2026, we are demonstrating that efficiency does not come from individual features, but from the interplay of all components," emphasizes Marcel Veenstra, Marketing & Communications Manager at SEALPAC. "Our goal is to make packaging processes stable and economical, so that investments easily pay off. That is what makes our packaging solutions truly future proof."