We will support your sustainability strategy.

ATS banding materials do not contain intentionally added PFAS, and the sum of the heavy metals lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium is below the applicable limit values. Supporting statements and supply-chain documentation are available for the relevant materials upon request.

PPWR requires all new packaging placed on the EU market to be recyclable. For ATS, this means the material structure of the applied band matters:

• mono-material plastic bands are generally easier to position in established recycling streams. They are 100% recyclable.
• FTN PCR35 is our strongest future-oriented plastic band. It combines the proven FTN platform with 35% post-consumer recycled content, while keeping the performance profile of a transparent, high-strength ultrasonic banding film. FTN PCR35 is PP (code 5) mono-material. For customers who want to prepare early for future PPWR recycled-content expectations without compromising on machine performance, transparency or weld strength, FTN PCR35 is the natural upgrade.
• Paper bands with plastic coating are classified as C/PAP 81. Their recyclability depends on the applicable national collection and recycling system rather than on the material code alone. For example, in Finland C/PAP 81 can be collected in the cardboard stream, in Italy it may go into the paper stream where the structure is sufficiently paper-dominant (typically >60% paper), while in Belgium it would generally not qualify for the paper stream unless the fibre content is very high (typically >85% paper). Our paper bands are 80% paper. These materials can also be assessed in the laboratory: the current test method simulates the relevant steps of a conventional paper mill process, including repulping, coarse/fine screening and sheet formation. In other words, a C/PAP 81 material can be tested for recyclability.
• TruePaper is ATS clearest paper-stream sustainability band. In our portfolio overview, TruePaper is explicitly designed using a water-based coating and being recyclable as normal paper; it is also available in FSC-certified grades. This is supported by an external recyclability certificate showing recyclability in the paper stream. For customers looking to move away from plastic while keeping the efficiency and branding advantages of banding, TruePaper is the most direct paper-based answer in the ATS range.

The PPWR design-for-recycling framework is set out in Article 6 and Annex II. While the grading structure is already defined in the Regulation, the detailed assessment criteria and methodologies still need to be specified through delegated and implementing acts.

• From 2030, packaging must reach at least Grade A, B or C under Annex II (A ≥95%, B ≥80%, C ≥70%)
• From 2035, ‘recycled at scale’ also applies
• From 2038 only Grade A or B packaging may remain on the EU market.

From 2030, minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements apply to plastic packaging categories. For ATS, this is particularly relevant for plastic banding materials. PCR-based banding grades therefore become increasingly important as part of a future-proof product portfolio. Our FTN PCR35 band already complies with this requirement today.

The harmonised PPWR material marking system does not apply immediately in 2026. The harmonised label is expected to apply from 12 August 2028 or 24 months after the relevant implementing acts enter into force, whichever is later. Until then, national marking requirements may still matter depending on the destination market. For banding, this is relevant only once the band is actually used as packaging and placed on the market together with the product.

Plastic banding in retail applications

For ATS, one of the most important PPWR topics is single-use plastic banding used in retail-facing applications. From 1 January 2030, PPWR restricts certain packaging formats listed in Annex V, including:

• single-use plastic grouped packaging used at the point of sale, such as collation films and shrink wrap, and
• single-use plastic packaging for less than 1.5 kg of pre-packed fresh fruit and vegetables, with possible exemptions in specific cases (e.g. to separate Bio from non-Bio products).

Banding reduces packaging material to a minimum

Environmentally friendly banderoles made from paper or high-quality recyclable plastic are in many cases the better alternative for traditional packaging. They hold promo packaging together without the use of adhesives and, depending on the application, can also act as the complete packaging solution. More about banding.

Recyclable by design

We cooperate closely with the manufacturer of our banding material and never stop developing it – to increase the proportion of recycled raw material, for example. We can already say that our banding material is recyclable. Please also read our frequently asked questions about our banding material.

Long-lived packaging machines

Our machines and equipment are extremely reliable, long-lived and low-maintenance. That means less service and maintenance and a long-term investment which pays off – including for the environment.

Fewer visits thanks to remote maintenance

Just as video-conferencing reduces business trips, remote maintenance for packaging machines and equipment reduces on-site service visits. Remote diagnosis can help identify defective parts at an early stage and therefore make the service more effective and efficient. We can offer remote maintenance as a self-contained complete package to suit your requirements or integrate it into an existing remote maintenance system.

Careful handling of the products to be packed

Our packaging solutions are always designed to avoid damage to the product to be packaged. This significantly reduces rejections.

No more packaging than necessary

For every application we look for the packaging solution which needs the least packaging material. But it goes without saying that at the same time the protection and security of the product must not be sacrificed.

Outstanding energy efficiency

Our packaging machines and equipment are extremely efficient and need up to 80% less energy than our competitors’ machines. This is reflected in a significantly lower energy consumption during production.

Fewer emissions

ATS-Tanner banding machines with a patented ultra-sonic welding process generate neither heat nor fumes. This results not only in good air quality and a more pleasant working environment but also in reduced energy consumption by your air-conditioning equipment.

CO2 neutral manufacture of our banding stretch film

The manufacture of our film is certified as carbon-neutral.

How can we help you minimize CO2 emissions?

The possibilities and their effects are different in every case. Let’s do the calculation together.

Packaging from renewable resources and sustainable cultivation

Do you use paper for packaging? Does this have to come from responsible forest management? Then our FCS-certified paper is the right choice. We also have environmentally friendly film made from PLA (polylactic acid) in our range.

Industrially compostable film

PLA is the most important bioplastic in the packaging market. It meets the requirements for industrial compostability of DIN EN 13432.

Ecological sustainability relates to the preservation of nature and natural resources for our generation and generations to come. We are therefore already doing something about it – and more action will follow.

We are FSC certified and thus committed to the sustainable management of our forest.
We are certified to the international environmental management standard ISO 14001. By focusing on the continuous improvement process (CIP), we are obliged to continuously optimize our ecological sustainability.
We purchase 45% of the parts for our ATS banding machines from suppliers located no more than 10 km from our Meisterschwanden production site. 85% of our parts come from suppliers within a radius of 60 km. These short distances enable us to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
In our trade fairs we insist on high-quality, reusable components and refuse disposable plastic.

Economical sustainability is aimed at fostering long-term thinking and, as a company, achieving sustained financial returns also over the long term.

As a family-owned SME, we are not under any shareholder value obligation and the associated need for short-term profit maximization. We think, act and run our company with the long term in mind – and therefore sustainably.
Our lean management uncovers waste. Our staff contribute their ideas and their potential. Involvement in decision-making reinforces a sense of responsibility, awareness of the company and care in the use of resources. This is how we ensure that we remain profitable and that we will also be in a position to develop and construct machines in Meisterschwanden in the future.

Social sustainability guarantees a stable society. It also guarantees human dignity, human rights, and the right to work. For our generation and those that follow.

• We develop and manufacture our packaging machines in Meisterschwanden. Our suppliers are in our immediate neighborhood.
• Our staff come from a wide range of cultures.
• All staff are treated equally.
• We pay fair wages and salaries.
• We are a certified training company and therefore make an important contribution to the professional and social integration of young people.