Reusable KEGs

Safety is no accident.

What needs to be done now – and how obligations can be turned into advantages.

Industrial packaging is at a turning point. France has banned the storage of flammable liquids in plastic containers, and the EU has tightened requirements for recycling, reusability and labelling with its new Packaging Regulation (PPWR). For companies in the chemical, food, logistics and distribution sectors, this means that the choice of IBC material is decisive for safety, costs and future viability.

Under scrutiny
Transport and storage in industrial containers

Material is a risk

Major fires such as those in Rouen and Hamburg demonstrate the limitations of existing solutions. Plastic IBCs melt in the event of a fire, which increases the risks to people, the environment and production.

Regulation takes effect

France has taken action – with a ban on plastic packaging. From 2026, many flammable liquids will no longer be allowed to be stored in plastic IBCs – other countries could follow suit.

Reusable packaging becomes mandatory

The new EU Packaging Regulation tightens the rules. The PPWR requires a switch to recyclable, durable and reusable packaging – including in B2B.

Starting point as an opportunity

The wrong packaging becomes a cost factor. Rising insurance premiums, conversions and disposal costs are a burden on companies – those who switch early will benefit in the long term.

Your head start for packaging strategy in industry:

What you need to know now – compact, well-founded and practical in the white paper.

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The focus is clear
Sustainable solutions are needed

Plastic IBCs are coming under pressure. Anyone still storing goods in plastic IBCs today will have to invest tomorrow: new legal requirements – such as the French ban from 2026 – make fire protection measures or a rethink of packaging solutions unavoidable. The wrong choice becomes a cost driver: insurance premiums rise, storage concepts become more complex, risks remain.

Sustainable management. Safe storage. Efficient operation.

Anyone rethinking the situation surrounding industrial packaging cannot ignore stainless steel IBCs. They combine maximum safety, economic advantages and genuine recyclability – and are the backbone of sustainable reusable models.

Stainless steel to the point:

  • Decades of service life instead of rapid material fatigue
  • Inert, hygienic and free of material transfer
  • Fire protection and stability in critical scenarios
  • Recyclable and fully recyclable at the end of decades of service life
  • Lower total cost of ownership due to fewer replacements
  • Smart retrofit options for efficiency and quality: Smart Heat Control & Smart LOG
     

Stainless steel IBCs combine safety, cost-effectiveness and sustainability in one system.

Your decision starts with knowledge:

Rethink packaging and make the right choice for the future viability of your company – with our white paper.

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From analysis to implementation
How to make the transformation a success

This white paper, which is almost 50 pages long, is more than just an overview: it offers concrete practical benefits for anyone who wants to future-proof their IBC strategy. What you can expect:

Clear overview: national regulations such as the French plastic ban

Comprehensible explanations of the new EU regulations and their impact on IBCs

Material comparison: plastic vs. stainless steel in a comprehensive fact check

Smart technologies – from smart heat control to predictive maintenance

Digression: Insurance risks associated with plastic IBCs and consequences for companies

Best practice examples from the chemical, food and logistics industries – how the sectors are responding

TCO and break-even calculation for plastic vs. stainless steel IBCs.

Industry overview: Key arguments by industry and function

Outlook: Future trends in IBCs – digitalisation, circular economy and ESG

ESG and compliance checklist: Where does your fleet stand today?

Practical recommendations for action – 7 steps to a sustainable strategy

Strategic options for decision-makers – from strategy to implementation

Practical glossary for quick and informative overview

Key points sections with concise takeaways for management and purchasing

Outlook on opportunities and possibilities beyond pure compliance

Those who think about industrial packaging in a safe and sustainable way today will reap the benefits tomorrow

– in terms of regulations, economics and sustainability.

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