From cultivation to packaging and transportation, the right solution for every need
Mannheim, January 24, 2025 - RKW Group will be presenting its film and net solutions as well as nonwovens for the entire supply chain, from plant cultivation to packaging and transport, at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5-7, 2025. Whether early harvesting films, nonwoven crop cover or greenhouse films: RKW has a wide range of products for the cultivation of plants. Packaging and transport solutions from RKW offer efficient packaging options for food and ensure that goods are effectively secured during transportation.
RKW early harvesting films – For optimum crop protection
The wepelen® brand stands for reliable early harvesting films from RKW. wepelen® early harvesting films promote the growth of temperature-sensitive crops and ensure perfect protection - not only for early crops. wepelen® Climaplus is characterized by perfect thermal conditions. The special formulation reduces the temperature gradient between day and night and thus provides excellent growing conditions. wepelen® Climastretch impresses with maximum elasticity, contributes to healthy plant growth and is particularly suitable for high-growing crops. With wepelen® Climatec, RKW offers a high-performance early harvesting film for perfect crop protection. The high strength values make wepelen® Climatec a reliable companion for high crop yields. The portfolio of early harvesting films is rounded off by wepelen® Climatop, a film specially developed for the cultivation of tulips. With PRO-TECH BIO Carrot, RKW also offers an innovative combination of perforated and mulch film that has been specially developed for growing carrots.
RKW HyJet® – The crop cover nonwoven with a special texture
The innovative nonwoven crop cover RKW HyJet® offers maximum reliability and flexibility compared to conventional nonwovens thanks to its special properties. Even in strong winds, RKW HyJet® lies evenly on the plants and minimizes wind damage. Its excellent water distribution and optimum light and air permeability also support a favorable growing climate for the plants. RKW's nonwoven crop cover is very durable and can be reused for three to four seasons, depending on the application. This saves costs and protects the environment.
RKW greenhouse films – Advanced solutions for excellent results
Greenhouse films from RKW are characterized by their reliability and robustness, even under challenging conditions. They provide protection, ensure consistently high quality of the crop and support in controlling the timing of the harvest. This enables multiple harvests in just one year. With its portfolio of greenhouse films, RKW offers a wide range of products for growing a variety of crops in different regions.
RKW Easy Open Bags – Increase the efficiency and productivity of the packaging process
The tailor-made bags can be used specifically for the transportation and storage of food and beverages and are suitable for various packaging purposes, such as boxes, crates or cartons. They can be processed both mechanically and manually. The prefabricated, individual bags allow hygienic and quick handling and increase the efficiency and productivity of the packaging process by opening the following bag when the one before is removed. The RKW Easy Open Bags are designed to fit perfectly into the specified box or crate size, maximizing space and protecting products from damage or contamination. The bags are available in both transparent and colored options and can be printed with up to eight colors.
MDO-PE lamination films – Innovative solution for sustainable packaging
RKW’s lamination films offer sustainable, flexible packaging solutions: from stand-up pouches, side-folded bags, pillow bags and sachets to lidding films. With RKW’s 100% MDO-PE films combined with sealing films from the RKW range, RKW offers a broad portfolio for the development of mono-material packaging. Combining MDO films with, for example, low SIT lamination films offers enormous possibilities for producing a wide range of packaging formats. These are easier to recycle, ensure excellent product protection and support the attractive presentation of the packaging at the point of sale. For non-food packaging, RKW now also offers MDO-PE films with PCR content (post-consumer recyclate) to help customers and brand owners achieve their sustainability goals. MDO-PE films are a reliable replacement for PET, OPP and/or OPA films and are also available with EVOH for reliable oxygen barrier to protect against moisture and/or flavor loss.
RKW FruitPad – The sustainable packaging for berries and herbs
The new recyclable multi-layered RKW FruitPads are characterized by an innovative structure: moisture-absorbing nonwoven combined with a very soft film. Unlike conventional pads, the 115g/m2 multilayer structure consist of a single, recyclable material (100% polyethylene). The multilayer, adhesive-free structure provides optimum cushioning for the fruit as well as a dry and ventilated surface. When stored in a dry place between 2°C and 4°C, fruit stays fresh for up to 48 hours longer than with conventional alternatives. The RKW FruitPad also impresses in terms of sustainability: the extended shelf life ensures less product loss. What's more, the pads are recyclable.
RKW Liners – Efficient solutions for packaging, transportation and storage
The combination of efficiency, shelf-life and hygiene ensures that a wide variety of fresh products are optimally protected. RKW provides customized applications for dry, powdery and liquid bulk goods and meat, for diverse industries such as agriculture, chemicals, minerals and food. RKW's specialty is the Dolav-Liner. It offers safe transport and storage of meat, poultry and fish. The blue color of RKW-Liners makes foreign bodies easily visible, thus ensuring additional safety in the handling of food. RKW Octabin and FIBC Liners provide unrivaled protection by combining robust materials with state-of-the-art safety features. They meet the strictest industry standards and are designed for the storage and transportation of a wide range of chemicals and food products.
RKW shrink films – Resource-saving and efficient pallet protection
RKW shrink films are more stretchable than comparable film solutions, require at least 10% less material and provide maximum safety for sensitive products such as jars or bottles. RKW's stretchable shrink films can be precisely fitted over the packaged goods and offer numerous advantages: Perfect stability, less film overlap, no wrinkling as well as faster and stronger shrinkage with less energy consumption.
RKW stretch hoods – The flexible and robust transport solution
The environmentally friendly Flexxta® stretch hood series includes various stretch hood types. RKW's sustainable stretch hoods are available with at least 30% recycled content, EVA-free and RecyClass® certified. The other stretch hood types are tailored to the requirements of RKW customers and offer either excellent durability or puncture resistance, extreme flexibility and adaptability to changing weather conditions and temperature fluctuations. Their high elasticity minimizes the amount of material used without the need for heat, making them cost-effective and environmentally friendly compared to heavy-duty shrink films.
RKW pallet nets – Optimum protection for sensitive harvested goods
Fruit and vegetables as well as sensitive harvested goods can be transported safely with RKW's Rondotex® pallet nets. They combine maximum stability with continuous ventilation and thus maintain product freshness. With Rondotex® NET and Rondotex® ELASTIC pallet nets, RKW offers two optimum solutions for pallet packaging of fruit and vegetables as well as other sensitive harvested goods such as turf or alfalfa. The continuous ventilation prevents condensation effects and enables faster cooling. The goods can also be fumigated at any time without any problems. Rondotex® NET has an outstanding tensile strength of up to 750 N, Rondotex® ELASTIC enables fixation with a memory effect.
At the RKW stand A-02 in hall 3.1, you can explore our extensive range of film and net solutions as well as nonwovens, from plant cultivation to packaging and transportation. Our colleagues will be happy to advise you and find the right product for your needs.