Greenbutts has announced a jointly patent-protected new technology with Boegli Gravures S.A.
The newly filed intellectual property, trademarked as “Greenbossing”, comes at a critical moment to accelerate the transition from cellulose acetate to Greenbutts’ embossed substrate, which is certified 100 per cent biodegradable and water dispersing.
The “Greenbossing” innovation will enhance and tailor the existing filtration capabilities along with the sensorial experience, positioning Greenbutts’ & Boegli’s patented substrate technology far ahead of its competitors by establishing a new gold standard for cigarette filters, a press release said. “This newly developed and patent pending technology will noticeably and technically differentiate Greenbutts’ premium biodegradable filters from other alternatives.”
“For decades, our company has placed itself on the cutting edge of new technological solutions in the field of macro, micro, and nano embossing solutions called ‘Vividus’, ‘Midas’ and ‘Iris’. We are very proud to partner with Greenbutts to join our competences and address the huge ecological needs arising in the field of filter manufacturing, to which Greenbossing will be the answer,” said Charles Boegli, CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Luis Sanches, Chief Strategy Officer of Greenbutts, said, “Our organization has cultivated a strong partnership with the world-renowned embossing technology company Boegli and is pleased to announce the patent filing of our joint technology. This new IP will revolutionize the process of Greenbutts’ filter rod manufacturing. Greenbossing is a truly innovative feature which will strengthen our position by introducing the next generation of biodegradable filters for the tobacco industry.
Tadas Lisauskas, CEO of Greenbutts was quoted as saying, “We are very proud to have Boegli Gravures as a solid and reliable partner. The embossing technology that we jointly developed is nothing short of revolutionary and we look forward to introducing even further technological advances in the coming months. As the cigarette industry is faced with transformative changes, driven by single-use plastic legislation, and stronger commitments to their environmental agendas, we will ensure that Greenbutts continues to offer industry-leading innovations to maintain our leadership status in assisting with this transition.”