Bio-based, injection-mouldable alternative materials for rigid packaging – developed in Spillern, Austria.
Greiner Zeroplast GmbH
Spillern (AT) · Kremsmünster (AT, Greiner Innoventures)New on Amplifa
About Greiner Zeroplast
Greiner Zeroplast develops and produces bio-based, injection-mouldable materials as an alternative to conventional plastics. The company was founded in 2017 as Zeroplast in Austria and was acquired and renamed in 2023 by Greiner Innoventures, the innovation arm of Greiner AG. The material consists essentially of wax, natural fibres and minerals (limestone) and is free of plastic polymers, microplastics, GMOs and synthetic additives; it is recyclable, biodegradable and can be processed on conventional injection moulding machines. Target markets are primarily rigid packaging such as containers, lids, closures and dispensers, especially in the cosmetics and consumer goods industries. Greiner Zeroplast adapts mechanical properties, processing parameters and appearance (colour, surface, in-mould labelling compatibility) to customer requirements and supports partners from the pilot phase to series production readiness. The site is located in Spillern, Austria.
- Site
- Spillern, Austria
- Processes
- Injection moulding (processing of the injection-mouldable Zeroplast material on conventional, Development of bio-based, injection-mouldable alternative materials, Adaptation of mechanical properties and processing parameters to customer requirements, Support in pilot and test phases up to series production readiness, Material available with in-mould labelling compatibility where applicable
- Materials
- Zeroplast bio-based material (injection-mouldable, wax + minerals + fibres), Zeroplast Compound (wax, natural fibers, limestone; free of plastic polymers, microplastics,, Zeroplast bio-based material (wax, minerals, fibres), Zeroplast Compound (wax, natural fibres, limestone)
- Founded
- 2017
- Industries
- Packaging industry, Cosmetics packaging, Consumer goods packaging, Packaging industry (rigid packaging, containers, lids, closures,
- 01
Development of bio-based compound formulations
- 02
Adaptation of mechanical properties and processing parameters
- 03
Injection moulding trials and pilot phases
- 04
Support through to series production readiness
- 05
Delivery of compound material to customers
Materials and Processes
Zeroplast bio-based material (wax, minerals, fibres)
Injection-mouldable natural material made of wax, minerals and fibres, GMO-free and free of chemical additives, recyclable and biodegradable.
Zeroplast Compound (wax, natural fibres, limestone)
Free of plastic polymers, microplastics, GMOs and synthetic additives; processable on conventional injection moulding machines.
Locations
Spillern
ATDevelopment and production (material injection moulding)
- Lot size
- Prototype, small series, medium series
- Materials
- Zeroplast bio-based compounds (wax, natural fibres, limestone)
- Injection moulding machines (demo on Wittmann Battenfeld EcoPower, K 2019)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding (processing of the injection-mouldable Zeroplast material on conventionalPlastics | – | – | – | – | Zeroplast bio-based material (wax, minerals/fibres,, natural fibers, wax, limestone |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding machine | Wittmann Battenfeld EcoPower | – | – | – | K 2019 trade fair stand (demo) |
Additional services
History
- 2017
Foundation of Zeroplast in Austria with the goal of developing everyday-practical alternatives to common plastics.
- 2019
Presentation of the first bio-based natural material at K 2019; injection-moulded cosmetics jar on a Wittmann Battenfeld EcoPower, material made of wax, minerals and fibres, GMO-free and recyclable.
- 2022
Greiner Innoventures acquires a stake in Hempstatic, also based in Spillern.
- 2023
Acquisition of Zeroplast by Greiner Innoventures (Greiner AG); renaming to Greiner Zeroplast.