Powerful Chemistry. Sustainable Packaging. Zero Compromises.
At Archroma Packaging Technologies, we believe sustainability starts at the molecular level.
With over 140 years of innovation, we’re quietly transforming how packaging is made—harnessing water- and bio-based chemistries that deliver color, protection, strength, and performance across every application.
From paperboard to flexible packaging, tapes to luxury labels, our tailor-made, PFAS- and SVHC-free formulations are designed to meet today’s regulatory demands and tomorrow’s environmental standards—without ever sacrificing functionality.
- Custom chemistry, not off-the-shelf fixes: We partner with you to create solutions that match your unique performance goals.
- Global scale, local impact: With labs and expertise worldwide, we're where you need us—when you need us.
- Circularity built in: Our solutions support recycling, compostability, and reduced environmental impact, across the entire packaging lifecycle.
Our substrate-agnostic formulations perform across the widest variety of materials. So whatever your role in packaging production — pulp mill, paper mill, converter or brand owner — we’re here to work hand-in-hand with you to create tailored solutions that help overcome the application challenges you face.
Whether you're transitioning from plastic, designing more recyclable materials, or seeking smarter adhesives and coatings, our chemistry connects the dots in the circular packaging economy.
The Future of Sustainable Packaging
At the forefront of packaging innovation, we’re redefining what’s possible with biodegradable, biobased solutions that deliver both sustainability and performance.
Our expanding portfolio of next-generation materials includes:
- Dry strength agents for packaging — upcoming
- Wet strength and oil & grease barrier solutions for tissue & towel applications — early 2026
- Packaging inks, adhesives, and coatings — 2027
- Future innovations in overprint varnishes (OPV), packaging films, and water & vapor barriers
As brands and consumers demand more sustainable choices, our sustainable chemistry is ready to meet the challenge — without compromise.
Join us on this journey toward a circular future.
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Your partner — today and tomorrow.
Building collaborative and trusted partnerships with customers is at the heart of everything we do. As your business challenges and needs evolve, we’re right by your side to create truly tailored solutions that help you to meet those challenges head-on. We’re not afraid to experiment. We’re agile. We’re a true partner on your journey.
Learn more about how we can reimagine packaging together!
Paper & Board Packaging
We have deep roots in formulating chemistry for cellulose-based materials — more than 140 years of innovation in this space, in fact. So, we’re perfectly positioned to support you no matter what your starting point is – from pulp, to paper, to board, to box.
Our global fiber-based packaging experts are on hand to find the right blend of process chemicals, barriers, coatings, coloration, adhesives, pulp additives and coating additives solutions to meet your specific goals.
Whether you’re looking to improve the recyclability of fiber-based packaging, reduce layers, or enhance coloration, we’ll collaborate closely with you every step of the way.
Flexible Packaging
We offer water-based flexible packaging solutions for dry snack and bakery applications. Our formulations are easy and safe to use, more sustainable and low odor.
Our portfolio in flexible packaging continues to evolve as we develop cutting-edge solutions for more complex applications.
If you are looking to transition from solvent-based to water-based solutions, or overcome a specific functional challenge with an application, we’re focused on formulating a solution that’s right for you and that drives towards a more circular economy in packaging.
Our global reach, deep technical expertise and personalized customer approach make us the perfect partner to offer flexible packaging solutions that integrate with your needs.
Tape & Label
Growing pressure to use more sustainable and recyclable materials for tape and label packaging products, coupled with the increasing performance expectations of water resistance, removability, repositionability, and high/low adhesion strength – all add complexity in this space and present multiple challenges.
We have the technical expertise, global footprint, local supply, speed, and agility to tailor solutions to your specific application and equipment requirements – avoiding the compromises that come with ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions.
We will work with you to develop the high-performance coatings, adhesives, primers, and colorants you need to leap forward in your commercial and environmental objectives.
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Our innovations touch every aspect of modern life. See what sets us apart.
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Our innovations touch every aspect of modern life. See what sets us apart.
From Pulp to Package, Package to Pulp (and back again)
The paperization trend in modern packaging has many drivers: regulatory developments, growing environmental awareness, changing consumer sentiment — all these, and more, contribute to its increasing relevance. Fully realizing its potential involves overcoming multiple practical challenges, and packaging producers need partners who understand what happens at every step of the value chain loop.
What Goes Into The Box - Chemistry's Fundamental Role in Sustainable Packaging
Without chemistry we wouldn’t have packaging at all — sustainable or otherwise. Yet, the role of chemistry in packaging is often unacknowledged, even by seasoned packaging professionals. This article explores the role of chemistry, both as an integral part of every package, and as the driving force behind true circularity in this sector.
Enfoque holístico: el papel fundamental de la química en los empaques sostenibles
Sin la química, no tendríamos empaques, ni sostenibles ni de ningún otro tipo. Sin embargo, el rol de la química en el empaque suele pasar desapercibido, incluso entre profesionales del sector con amplia experiencia. Este artículo explora el rol de la química, como parte integral en cada empaque, como fuerza motriz de la verdadera circularidad en este sector.