Polish ketchup brand Kotlin adopts lightweight closure technology from Amcor
Amcor has announced that Kotlin, one of Poland’s top-selling ketchup brands, selected its Sava Flip Top closure for its lightweight and user-friendly features. Produced by Maspex, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s largest food and drink manufacturers, Kotlin is a modern brand with a rich tradition.
The Sava closure is lighter than the previous generation but still retains its reliability and durability for long-term usage. For maximum consumer convenience, it has been designed to offer easy opening and closing. From the choice of valves available, Maspex has selected the TPE valve because it is more widely recyclable than traditional silicone valves, as well as ensuring no spill, non-drip dispensing and accurate directional control. This feature is highlighted in the brand’s latest advertising campaign, which humorously depicts how the barbecue is in the blood of the Polish people and that no barbecue is complete without Kotlin.
Amcor’s technical team worked closely with Maspex to ensure the closure was compatible with the company’s bottles and could operate efficiently on the existing filling line.
The Sava closure is a 55 mm Flip Top cap with 38/400 neck finish and part of Amcor’s B Circular Range, designed for circularity to help brand owners meet and exceed their sustainability goals. It is available with a choice of orifices, valves and in different colours, to enable it to be tailored to individual customer requirements. Amcor can also supply complementary bottles for a complete pack.
For Kotlin, as well as delivering significant material savings through its lighter weight, the PP closure and its TPE valve can be recycled where appropriate recycling infrastructure is in place. It is being supplied in three colours – green, red and blue – for the different varieties of Kotlin ketchups in 450 g, 650 g, and 950 g bottle sizes.
Amcor has invested in a new production line for the closure at its factory in Wola Rębkowska, Poland, providing localised supply and short lead times for Maspex.