Solution scan
31solutions identified
Screen the field
We identified barrier coatings that matched barrier values, compatibility and regulatory needs.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Barriers that keep packaging recyclable.
A global specialty chemicals company wanted to add barrier coatings to its portfolio for recyclable mono-material packaging. We screened solutions, interviewed suppliers anonymously and procured samples for testing near its manufacturing site.
The Client
The client is a global specialty chemicals company without barrier coatings in its portfolio. It wanted solutions compatible with its product line to enter the mono-material packaging market.
The Challenge
Mixed layers.
Make packs recyclable.
Prescouter was asked to find barrier coatings that meet oxygen and water vapor targets, fit the client’s product range and meet food safety and chemical regulations.
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Barrier
OTR and WVTR
Oxygen and moisture targets met.
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Fit
Product compatibility
Works with the existing range.
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Compliance
Food and chemical rules
Food safety and chemical status.
Our Approach
Screening, interviewing and sampling in three phases.
Anonymous interviews
16companies interviewed
Confirm the data
We confirmed barrier values, pricing, volumes and collaboration models, keeping the client anonymous.
Sample procurement
3suppliers sampled
Get it in hand
We sourced 20 kg of material per supplier, shipped to a warehouse near the client’s plant.
The Outcome
From samples to market in six months.
Prescouter delivered 3 barrier coating samples to the client’s partner and presented 1 proposal for joint development of a novel biobased coating. After internal testing, the client chose one of the procured solutions and planned to bring it to market within 6 months.
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Samples
3 barrier coatings
Delivered for internal testing.
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Partnership
1 joint proposal
For a novel biobased coating.
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Launch
6 months to market
With one procured solution.
Recyclable packaging starts with materials that do not need to be separated. A good barrier coating makes mono-material designs possible.
Let’s Talk
Could your portfolio close the recycling gap?
Let’s find the materials that move your packaging offer forward. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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