At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System is presenting a complete, certified solution for industrially compostable net packaging, combining its net-pak® system with the newly developed Somi net clipping machine.
The company says the solution responds to growing demand in the fresh produce sector for practical, end-to-end packaging concepts that combine sustainability with industrial efficiency. Designed for a wide range of applications, the system can be used for fruit, vegetables, pulses and other products in different shapes and weight classes.
Compostable Components Designed As A Closed System
According to Poly-clip System, net-pak® has been developed as a resource-efficient packaging concept built entirely from industrially compostable components. The system consists of bio-nets, bio-clips and bio-labels, used in combination with a compatible clip machine. The company states that all elements of the system are industrially compostable and certified accordingly.
The bio-clips are available in several sizes and colours and can be supplied on both large and small spools. Poly-clip System positions this as a closed ecosystem in which nets, clips and labels are matched for consistent processing. The company adds that high tear resistance of the nets, combined with robust clip quality, supports uniform throughput and stable machine performance in industrial environments.
Somi Net Clipper Targets Compact, High-Throughput Operations
The net-pak® system is designed to operate on the new Somi net clipper, developed in cooperation with Spanish machine manufacturer Damarc Agrobotic. Poly-clip System says the machine is intended for products weighing between 250 and 800 grams and can seal up to 25 bags per minute.
The Somi clipper features a compact footprint and automatic net tube change, aimed at supporting continuous production flow. A key element is the DC N3 600 clip head, which Poly-clip System says is being used for the first time in an industrially compostable net packaging system. As the clip head complies with standard dimensions, the company notes that the machine can be integrated into existing production lines without major modifications.
Lower Material Use And Emissions Compared With Film Packaging
Poly-clip System highlights sustainability benefits compared with conventional film-based packaging. The company states that net-pak® clip packaging requires relatively low energy consumption during processing and uses a material proportion of around 0.5%.
Compared with plastic film packaging or plastic trays with top film, Poly-clip System says net packaging with clips can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 25%. The industrial compostability of the components is positioned as an additional advantage, particularly in fresh produce segments where net packaging is widely used.
“Recyclable solutions are a real asset in the fresh produce sector, where net packaging is used in large quantities,” said Omar Olivias, Head of Business Unit net-pak® at Poly-clip System. “Industrially compostable components offer a sustainable solution here if, like our net-pak® system, they are controlled and certified and can be recycled in accordance with standards.”
Poly-clip System will present the net-pak® system and Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica 2026 from 4 to 6 February in Berlin, Hall 2.1, Stand D-20.
