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Sustainability is the art of plastic

Naber Plastics

Sustainability and innovation as a strength, generation upon generation

In 1989 Wim and Lianne Naber founded ‘Naber Plastics’ in a tiny hall at the old industrial estate in Waalwijk. Meanwhile, the family business is headed by the second generation and is active in a number of different markets. With a floor area of 28,000 m2, Naber is one of the largest injection moulding companies in the Netherlands. In the high-tech machine park, production takes place 7 days per week, 24 hours per day for our worldwide based clients. Naber is BRC-iop (grade A) certified and has an extensive machine park where techniques like In-Mould labelling and 2-k injection moulding are among the possibilities. With our extensive experience in the field of plastics, you can also contact us for the processing of technical plastics or biomaterials.

Our strength is innovation and this is not only reflected in our end products. In our building at the industrial estate “Haven VII” in Waalwijk, the latest technologies for economical and efficient manufacturing were implemented. This resulted in energy-savings of 47%, compared to conventional injection moulding. Naber specialises in “green innovative” products, where quality and supply reliability are key values. We distinguish ourselves with an in-house product development department. You can contact us from the design phase to fully automated production in large numbers.

Unique factory

Sustainability is the art of plastic

Drop in electricity usage thanks to our high-tech infrastructure
Drop in electricity usage thanks to our high-tech infrastructure
Curious about how we achieve this?

When we fitted out our premises on the Haven VII Business Park in Waalwijk, we applied the most low-energy solution to every energy-consuming operation. For instance, our cooling system consists of a combination of dry coolers and chillers with an exceptionally high C.O.P, the Coefficient of Performance. Our pipe system is over-dimensioned to minimise loss of pressure. At the same time, we use communicating vessels so that a vacuum is created in the return pipes. We use the residual heat to heat our offices and the warehouse.

The compressed air unit is frequency-regulated and is fitted with a heavy-duty loop to prevent pressure loss. The granulate silos are hung at the same height as the pipe transport system, so transporting the granulate uses less power.

We put a lot of thought into the power grid’s infrastructure. The power readings are set at 10KV. 10KV is transported on our own grounds. The transformers have been installed near the users and then 380V is transported along a voltage rail to reduce loss during transport to an absolute minimum. For years, whenever we invested in new injection-moulding machinery, the low-energy aspect has been a major, decisive factor.

Due to our investments, we have made real progress in cutting back on our energy usage. We believe that corporate sustainability is the future and that, in the end, it will produce a lower price for the product.

We generate our own electricity
We generate our own electricity
2,500,000 kWh from our own roof!

As well as all the measures we have introduced to our infrastructure to reduce our power usage to a minimum, we have also installed solar panels on our roof – these 6,690 panels create the largest glass-glass solar panel project in Europe so far. Its entire yield is used for our own operations. Annually, we generate 2,500,000 kWh of electricity which means that our manufacturing operations are fully CO2 neutral on sunny days. Let the sun shine in!

Specialist in processing recycled material
Specialist in processing recycled material
80% of our production is manufactured from recycled material

The reuse of raw materials is very important. Naber strives for a circular economy and uses recycled plastic whenever possible. At the moment 80% of our production is manufactured from recycled material. 40% of this is post-industrial and 60% is post-consumer.

Besides this, we put our focus on sustainability during the design process. We advise our clients to go for the most sustainable choice. This advice depends on the use of the product. For example:

  • Use of recycled plastic
  • Use of only mono material in the packaging for high quality recycling. Mono material helps in the sorting process at the waste processors and will eventually ensure a more pure stream of recycle material.
  • Saving in plastics, designing a packaging as light as possible.
  • Circular designing, not using the product only once, but multiple use to strive for a circular economy.
  • Advice in which material to use best. This can vary from PP to PS, HDPE or to more technical high quality plastics such as PA and ABS, but can also be (compostable) biomaterial.
Questioning the use of plastic
Questioning the use of plastic
Are our concerns justified?

Plastic is a topic of discussion in our society. But is this justified?

Packaging has an impact on the environment: raw materials and energy are needed to make them and they give us waste. But packaging is often also very useful. Food has a longer shelf life because of this packaging and will be less damaged during transportation and storage. Because of this, we are throwing out less food and also need to buy less new food. The environmental impact of throwing out food is bigger than the impact of its packaging.

How does plastic packaging compare to alternative packaging, like paper, tin or glass in the area of sustainability?

Much research has been done on this topic. Plastic appears to be the best option for many applications when you look at its CO-2 footprint.

This is because plastic is a strong material with a low density. Because of this quality, we can manufacture plastic products very thin, which results in much lighter packaging then when made out of alternative raw materials. This means a low quantity of raw material per packaging and is also very efficient in the logistic area.

But what about the plastic soup?

Plastic in the environment is not okay, we can be brief about that. But can we blame the plastic? Or does the problem lie with people: the person who dumps it in nature? Plastic is a raw material. Like cardboard, tin or glass are also raw materials. Worldwide we need to be careful with these materials and collect them properly.

Check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7pPNomjpkw

Looking for opportunities, creating possibilities

Naber through the years

Company foundation
Naber Plastics B.V. is founded as a family business in our first premises, located in Waalwijk
Naber Plastics B.V. is founded as a family business in our first premises, located in Waalwijk
1989
First products
Production of insulation clamp rings for fixing insulation in hollow walls
Production of insulation clamp rings for fixing insulation in hollow walls
Administration
Since we did not yet have computers for our book-keeping or administration. We did everything by hand
Since we did not yet have computers for our book-keeping or administration. We did everything by hand
Multimedia packaging
Multimedia packaging with CBS as our first customer, followed by Sony Music, EMI and Van der Steeg. We became one of Europe’s biggest players
Multimedia packaging with CBS as our first customer, followed by Sony Music, EMI and Van der Steeg. We became one of Europe’s biggest players
1990
New markets
Production of small mushroom crates, which later gave us a foothold in the market-garden sector, which became an important market for Naber when the multimedia market collapsed
Production of small mushroom crates, which later gave us a foothold in the market-garden sector, which became an important market for Naber when the multimedia market collapsed
New premises
At that time, we were moving in and out of new premises because we kept outgrowing them
At that time, we were moving in and out of new premises because we kept outgrowing them
1991
Second generation in the picture
The current owners had already joined us when the premises on Vijzelweg were constructed
The current owners had already joined us when the premises on Vijzelweg were constructed
1994
More new markets
The CD market collapsed and Naber found their way to the flower industry, where we grew to be the largest manufacturer in Europe thanks to our technical innovations
The CD market collapsed and Naber found their way to the flower industry, where we grew to be the largest manufacturer in Europe thanks to our technical innovations
2006
Current premises
The move to Van Hilststraat where all the latest technology that allowed us to manufacture energy-effectively and efficiently has been implemented
The move to Van Hilststraat where all the latest technology that allowed us to manufacture energy-effectively and efficiently has been implemented
2010
Certification ISO 22000 and 14001
We could now focus on the food industry with the food safety and environmental standard to back us
We could now focus on the food industry with the food safety and environmental standard to back us
2012
Expansion product groups through innovations
Worldwide patent for EasyLid. The reclosable and plastic-saving topseal packaging
Worldwide patent for EasyLid. The reclosable and plastic-saving topseal packaging
Summer Olympics 2012
During the Summer Olympics in London Naber was in charge of supplying a large proportion of the provisional hard surface; we used plastic plates which we produced ourselves
During the Summer Olympics in London Naber was in charge of supplying a large proportion of the provisional hard surface; we used plastic plates which we produced ourselves
BOV trophy
Winner of the BOV Trophy (Best Business Vision ‘leading by innovation’)
Winner of the BOV Trophy (Best Business Vision ‘leading by innovation’)
2016
Time to celebrate
Naber Plastics celebrates 30 years of business
Naber Plastics celebrates 30 years of business
2019
Even more sustainable
Our 6,690 panels create the largest glass-glass solar panel project in Europe so far
Our 6,690 panels create the largest glass-glass solar panel project in Europe so far
2020

… working together to reach the next milestone?

With over 30 years of experience as a plastic injection-moulding company, we guarantee that when we work with you, we will find creative solutions. All you need to do is make enquiries.

BRC-iop norm & ISCC PLUS certification

Certificates

BRC-iop norm

In order to meet the strict quality and hygiene demands of our clients, we chose to operate conforming to the BRC-iop standards. Standardised processes and procedures ensure that we can guarantee continuous quality and efficiency. Personal hygiene, Environment, Quality, Tracking & Tracing and a specific Risk Inventory & Evaluation are the key elements in this case.

We only have one earth at our disposal and we should be careful with it! Various innovative solutions were implemented in our company building, where the best energy-saving solutions are applied for each energy-consuming activity. This resulted in energy-savings of 47%, compared to conventional injection moulding.

 

 

ISCC PLUS certification

One of the latest developments in the field of sustainable production is the use of sustainable materials. There are many sectors in which the word sustainable is frequently used without this being demonstrable. Naber Plastics BV has taken this step by obtaining the ISCC PLUS certification. ISCC, which stands for International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, is an advanced program and the first globally recognized certification plan for biomass and bioenergy.

ISCC ensures that the process from monomer to end product runs correctly. Each system user is audited separately and very strict conditions are attached to the certification. Green must really be green and incorrect claims or inexplicable differences between imports and exports must be avoided. Naber Plastics BV has demonstrated that it meets these conditions and will make every effort to make this great circular development a success.

Customization & own innovations

Our products

Over the years, we have already produced lots of patented product improvements. Those innovations were created by our own product development department, who can achieve great improvements for your packaging too, or shape your own specific wishes.

Easylid
Easylid
Plastic-saving topseal packaging
Easylid
Event flooring
Event flooring
Lightweight to heavy-duty applications
Event flooring
Hot & Cold
Hot & Cold
Two-component packaging
Hot & Cold

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