EPL Europe
About us
EPL is a global company with more than 22 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites across 11 countries and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of laminate and mono-/multi-layer extruded plastic tubes for the pharmaceutical, oral care, food and cosmetics markets.
Our advanced decoration capabilities including digital, flexographic, offset and silkscreen printing, hot foil stamping and labelling deliver premium packaging with outstanding visual appeal. We also offer a wide range of sustainable material solutions with tailored barrier properties.
EPL Ltd. is vertically integrated with its own laminate manufacturing and injection moulding facilities, driving innovation, quality and supply reliability.
In Europe, EPL operates manufacturing sites in Germany and Poland.
www.epleurope.com
Products & services
Plastic Extruded Tubes
- Single-layer options: LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE and HDPE - Multi-layer options: 2-layer and 5-layer co-extruded tube with a single-layer shoulder - Extruded plastic tubes are available in the following sizes: 30, 35, 40, 50 mm diameter, wall thicknesses of 350–400 µ, and lengths of 80–210 mm - Aluminium seals and sleeves are available as additional closure options if required - Decoration methods: offset printing (lines and text, vignettes and illustrations) in up to 8 colours, screen printing in up to 6 colours, metallic and pearlescent colours - Labelling options: full-wrap, front and back labels, label sets, multi-layer and tactile labels - Additional decoration methods: screen printing, foil stamping, labelling.
r-Platina™ Laminate Tube
- Light weight Laminate developed by EPL - Lower Carbon footprint - Best-in-Class decoration possibilities - r-Platina™ laminate offers significant material reduction opportunities due to: » Significant wall thickness reduction vs. extruded rPE tubes » PCR inclusion >50-60% in the tube (sleeve + shoulder) » Boost the overall recycled content by using additional PCR in the cap DESIGN FOR RECYCLING „PCR SOLUTION“ » Compatible with HDPE bottle stream » Can be combined with our HDPE cap portfolio - Ideal for converting extruded or normal PBL tubes into PCR tubes - RecyClass (Europe) Recognition
r-Platina™ VISION Laminate Tube
- Light weight Laminate developed by EPL - HDPE based structure with superior transparency - Additional UV block - More than 40% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content in the tube body - Optional PCR cap solutions available: Further increase of overall PCR content - Excellent oxygen barrier performance - Best-in-Class decoration possibilities - Perfectly suitable for conversion from standard PBL tubes to fully sustainable EPL tube solutions - Already meets the requirements of the second stage of PPWR 2038
r-Platina™ ME Laminate Tube
- Light weight Laminate developed by EPL - HDPE based structure with premium silver metallized PE layer with PCR - More than 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content in the tube body - Optional PCR cap solutions available: Further increase of overall PCR content - Embedded silver metallization: Premium shelf appeal and additional moisture barrier - Excellent oxygen barrier performance - Best-in-Class decoration possibilities - Perfectly suitable for conversion from standard ABL tubes to fully sustainable EPL tube solutions - Already meets the requirements of the second stage of PPWR 2038
TIARA™ 2.0 Laminate Tube
» New development and highlight for Beauty & Cosmetic industry » EPL's lightweight closure ‘TIARA RING’ » Weight saving of 7.9g compared to conventional flip-top closures » Light weight Laminate developed by EPL Ltd. » Lower Carbon footprint » Best-in-Class decoration possibilities » Platina™ laminate offers significant material reduction opportunities » Design for RECYCLING „MONO MATERIAL SOLUTION“ <br> » HDPE based structure <br> » Barrier layer < 5 % <br> » HDPE caps available in various shapes <br> --> full compatibility for recycling in HDPE bottle stream / Code2 <br>» RecyClass (Europe) & APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers USA) Recognition
NEOSeam Laminate Tube (White/Transparent)
NEOSeam is a revolutionary side-seam technology that enables a brand to combine the benefits of 360° printing with the quality, cost savings and diverse printing technologies of flat printing. With this technology, laminate tubes can be produced with a 360° print image that has no visible overlaps for the consumer. NEOSeam is available for diameters 50 and 60.
Platina Pro™ Laminate Tube
» Light weight Laminate developed by EPL Ltd. » Lower Carbon footprint » Best-in-Class decoration possibilities » Platina™ laminate offers significant material reduction opportunities » Design for RECYCLING „MONO MATERIAL SOLUTION“ <br> » HDPE based structure <br> » Barrier layer < 5 % <br> » HDPE caps available in various shapes <br> --> full compatibility for recycling in HDPE bottle stream / Code2 » Perfectly suitable even for the conversion of ABL or Aluminium tubes due to improved OTR (< 0.2 / in line with ABL <br>» RecyClass (Europe) & APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers USA) Recognition Platina Pro™ laminate tubes are available in various diameters and material thicknesses. Platina Pro™ is the eco-friendly tube of choice, supporting your brand's environmental and sustainability goals.
Platina Vision™ Laminate Tube (Transparent)
» Light weight Laminate developed by EPL Ltd. » HDPE based structure with superior transparency and additional UV block » Lower Carbon footprint » Best-in-Class decoration possibilities » Platina™ laminate offers significant material reduction opportunities » Design for RECYCLING „MONO MATERIAL SOLUTION“ » HDPE based structure » Barrier layer < 5 % » HDPE caps available in various shapes --> full compatibility for recycling in HDPE bottle stream / Code2 » Perfectly suitable even for the conversion of ABL or Aluminium tubes due to improved OTR (< 0.2 / in line with ABL) » RecyClass (Europe) & APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers USA) Recognition
Platina ME™ Laminate Tube (Silver)
» Light weight Laminate developed by EPL Ltd. » HDPE based structure with silver metallised PE layer » Lower Carbon footprint » Best-in-Class decoration possibilities » Platina™ laminate offers significant material reduction opportunities » Design for RECYCLING „MONO MATERIAL SOLUTION“ » HDPE based structure » Barrier layer < 5 % » HDPE caps available in various shapes --> full compatibility for recycling in HDPE bottle stream / Code2 » Perfectly suitable for conversion of silver ABL or silver Aluminium tubes » RecyClass (Europe) (IN PROGRESS) & APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers USA) Recognition
Lens Effect
EPL first laminated tube with “lens effect”. The lens effect is characterized by its impressive design which impresses the beholder thanks to extraordinary depth and spatial effects. For this, one can use a number of lens effect motifs. The basic motif is a lens which can be applied in many different ways. This effect is also available in silver, gold, translucent and other metal colors. The translucent effect opens up more design choices. In this case, for example, the depth effect can be applied on any color and motif, such as brand logos and key visuals. The combination of speed, highest printing quality and the expertise of our employees amaze our customers.
News
RecyClass Certification for Tube Manufacturer EPL in Europe
EPL, a leading tube manufacturer in Europe, proudly announces RecyClass certification for Platina™ Vision Tubes—transparent, recyclable, and a symbol of sustainability. A top-ranking solution for eco-friendly packaging. #RecyClass #Sustainability
EPL Receives Highest RecyClass Recognition for Innovative Tube Material Etain™ rPE
Environmentally friendly: EtainTM rPE tube material fully recyclable and classified in class A at RecyClass
EPL Expands Production Capabilities with New Central Printing Facility in Poland
Expansion of production capacities and improved delivery speed
