Accelerating Sustainable Packaging Innovation:Inside Melodea’s Cutting-Edge Testing & Development Center

Meet Melodea’s Innovation & Testing Center: a state-of-the-art facility where sustainable packaging ideas are turned into commercial products.

The packaging industry is at a critical turning point. As global sustainability regulations tighten and consumer demand for eco-friendly options rises, FMCG brands and packaging converters need more than just promises—they require proven, scalable solutions that balance environmental responsibility with high performance.

 

Beyond Traditional Testing: A Complete Innovation Ecosystem

At Melodea’s Innovation Center, we’ve redefined what packaging development can achieve. Our facility combines advanced barrier testing capabilities with industrial-scale pilot coating services, creating a smooth transition from laboratory innovation to full production.

 

Advanced Barrier Testing Excellence

Our comprehensive testing suite includes:

 

• • • Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) – accurately measuring moisture barrier performance to keep products fresh and extend shelf life

    • Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) – assessing oxygen barrier properties vital for food safety and maintaining product integrity

    • COBB Testing – evaluating water absorption properties important for liquid packaging applications

    • KIT (Ink Absorption) Testing – determining printability and coating adhesion for high-quality packaging appearance

Pilot Coating Testing Capabilities

What makes Melodea unique is our ability to transform laboratory successes into practical applications. Our pilot coating line processes materials on reels measuring up to 30cm by 1,000m, supporting paper, plastic, and bioplastic substrates. This industrial-scale testing capability allows brands to verify performance, refine formulations, and minimize risks in their sustainability efforts before scaling up.

From Lab to Market: Your Sustainability Partner

The journey from innovative idea to market-ready sustainable packaging involves more than just testing equipment—it requires expertise, collaboration, and a thorough understanding of the entire packaging value chain. Our team of packaging scientists and sustainability experts works alongside your R&D teams, offering technical guidance that speeds up development while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of performance.

Meeting Tomorrow’s Standards Today

Modern packaging must be recyclable, high-performing, and cost-effective. Our Innovation Center helps brands develop solutions that satisfy all these requirements. Whether you’re working on barrier coatings for food packaging, creating sustainable alternatives to traditional laminates, or improving existing packaging for better recyclability, our facility provides rigorous testing and scaling capabilities needed for success.

Ready to Transform Your Packaging Future?

The movement toward sustainable packaging isn’t just an environmental necessity—it’s a competitive advantage waiting to be unlocked. At Melodea’s Innovation Center, we’re not just testing materials; we’re shaping the future of packaging.

Contact Melodea today to learn how our Innovation & Testing Center can speed up your sustainable packaging development and position your brand at the forefront of the packaging revolution.