heat resistant 100%

Circular Packaging Is Now Here!

Thermapet's patented technology creates fully recyclable PET containers that withstand temperatures up to 220°C - offering industries a sustainable, additive-free solution for high-performance packaging.

TPET 3-Compartment Tray - Heat Resistant Recyclable PET
A Revolution in Sustainable PET Packaging Technology

Thermapet's TPET Forming technology enables PET containers to withstand high temperatures without additives. This makes them ideal for microwavable and hot-fill applications while ensuring full recyclability within existing systems, something that conventional materials like PP, PE or CPET cannot achieve.

Current materials (PP, PE, CPET)

With Additives

CPET: talc/TiO₂ nucleators and pigments. PP/PE: different polymer family, no PET recycling route.

No Food-Grade Tray-to-Tray Loop

No established food-grade tray-to-tray recycling pathway.

Higher Processing Cost

Half the forming rate, 2.4x tooling cost, and only 20% skeleton recovery.

At Risk Under PPWR 2030

At risk under PPWR 2030 design-for-recycling criteria.

TPET by Thermapet

No Additives

No nucleating agents, no heat-stabilising additives, no pigments.

100% Recyclable / Circular

Tray-to-tray recyclable and compatible with existing clear PET and bottle-to-bottle streams.

Compelling Price Advantage

Lighter, thinner and stronger. 38% lower cost per tray vs CPET and 12% lower vs PP, at 80% recycled content.

Fully Regulation Compliant

Designed to meet PPWR 2030 mono-material and design-for-recycling requirements.

Substantial Supply Chain & Logistics Cost Savings

TPET's weld seal integrity and oxygen barrier enable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) at scale - replacing frozen distribution with long-life chilled.

Eliminate Deep-Freeze Infrastructure

Cold storage energy reduced 50-70%. Transport costs reduced 20-35%. Chilled distribution replaces expensive deep-freeze infrastructure.

Triple Your Chilled Shelf Life

Chilled shelf life extended to 14-21+ days with MAP. Less food waste, lower energy bills, more shelf-ready products without frozen aisles.

One Tray Replaces All Formats

One mono-material tray replaces multiple packaging formats. Fewer SKUs, simplified procurement, streamlined warehouse and store operations.

Recyclable, High-Temperature PET: A Sustainable Breakthrough

For industries like FMCG, packaging manufacturing, and food services, Thermapet provides a superior, fully recyclable alternative to traditional high-heat packaging materials like CPET or polypropylene.

Fully Circular

100% recyclable - Bottle to bottle. Compatible with existing PET recycling infrastructure worldwide.

Superior Heat Resistance

For hot fill, Microwave, Ovenable, and many other applications. Operating range: -40°C to +220°C.

SGS
Validated & certified by SGS Singapore
Cost-Effective

38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at 80% rPET. 12% lower vs PP. 2x forming rate with 100% skeleton recovery.

Barrier Packaging

Mono-material PET with 2-4x better oxygen barrier than APET, comparable to BOPET. Enables substantial CO₂ reduction and supply chain savings.

TPET Forming: Redefining Plastic Packaging

Thermapet's patented process transforms standard PET into a high-heat, high-performance material - without chemical treatment - ensuring the material's integrity and full recyclability.

Our patented TPET Forming process uses a combination of special heating, strain-induced crystallisation, and thermoforming to transform standard amorphous PET into a high-performance material - without any chemical additives.

The result is a mono-material PET container that operates from -40°C to +220°C, is fully compatible with existing global PET recycling infrastructure, and forms in approximately 3 seconds per cycle.

PET #1 Recycling Symbol
Applications Where Thermapet Delivers Value

Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems.

TPET 3-compartment tray
TPET tray with hot food
TPET tray with PET recycling mark
Microwavable and Hot-Fill Containers

Thermapet is perfect for high-heat applications​. 90% of microwavable trays are still polyolefin-based - TPET is the circular replacement.

Airline Meal Trays

Lightweight, fully recyclable, and heat-resistant​. Passed airline extreme tests at 220°C (MTEC Thailand, loaded trays, June 2024). 6x cheaper by weight than aluminium.

Noodle and Coffee Cups

Maintains stiffness and heat resistance, with no need for multi-layer materials​. Replaces paper and PP/EVOH sandwich structures.

Solutions And Market Opportunities
Microwave
~30 Mt/yr
e.g. Microwave Meals
Retort & Sterilised Formats
~$4.5B
e.g. Airline Meal Trays
Hot-Use & Hot-Fill
Noodle cups, hot beverage lids, hot-fill dairy
Hot Fill
$US 3Bn
e.g. Coffee Capsules, Pot Noodles
Closing the Circular Gap: Sustainability Through Innovation

Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems. By eliminating the need for chemical additives, we ensure a completely circular lifecycle.

100% Circular

1.56 t

material diverted to circular PET recycling per 100k trays (MassChallenge Impact Calculator).

Reduced Waste

1.56 t

packaging diverted from landfill/incineration per 100k trays. 100% skeleton recovery.

Lower CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t

CO₂ avoided vs PP per 100k trays (1.9 t vs CPET). At 15.6 g, 80% rPET.

Recyclable, High-Temperature PET
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Meet the Innovators Behind Thermapet

Our team is composed of experienced professionals in packaging technology and sustainability, committed to delivering high-performance, circular packaging solutions.

Florian Bamberger
Florian Bamberger
CTO & Founder / Inventor

Inventor of the patented TPET process and architect of the global IP portfolio spanning 74 countries. Leads all technology development, process engineering, and manufacturing partner relationships.

Doron Ben-Meir
Prof. Doron Ben-Meir
CEO

30+ years as CEO, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur. Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Monash University. Founded 12 companies in tech and bio sectors. Leads commercial strategy and global market expansion.

Domenic Tacca
Domenic Tacca
Non-Executive Director

Managing Director of Tacca Industries, Australia's leading PET thermoformer. 25+ years in packaging manufacturing, extrusion and sustainable PET innovation. Tacca is Thermapet's strategic investor and development partner since founding.

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Technology & Performance

The World's First Additive-Free,
High-Heat PET

TPET operates from −40 °C to +220 °C while remaining additive-free and fully recyclable. Patented in 74 countries, with no known equivalent additive-free process.

TPET tray with hot food - heat resistant to 220°C
TPET - How It Works

Our patented TPET forming process uses a combination of special heating, strain-induced crystallisation, and thermoforming to transform standard amorphous PET into a high-performance material - without any chemical additives.

100% Circular

Compatible with existing bottle-to-bottle PET infrastructure. Up to 100% rPET tested and certified. No additives contaminate the recycling stream.

Fully Patented

EP 4 499 386 granted. Global patent family covering 74 countries including China. No known equivalent additive-free high-heat PET process exists.

−40°C to +220°C

Full cold-chain and hot-chain compatibility. Microwave-safe, oven-safe, and freezer-safe in a single transparent mono-material.

2-4× O₂ Barrier vs APET

Enhanced oxygen barrier (2-4× vs APET) replaces multi-layer EVOH/PA barrier packaging. Near-BOPET performance, comparable to oriented PET.

>11,810 gf/in Weld Seal

Weld seal exceeds 11,810 gf/in on 30 µm BOPET (seal intact, film failed at 152 MPa). Burst pressure ~1.8 bar on 100 mm round tray; 2 bar achievable at 40 µm film. Peel seal 4.9-5.1 N/15mm (Polyplex Thailand).

Lower Cost

38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at equal weight. ~3-second forming cycle vs ~6s for CPET (2x forming rate). 100% skeleton regrind, tray-to-tray.

Temperature Performance Comparison

TPET matches CPET's heat ceiling while delivering full circularity. Standard APET and PP cannot compete in high-heat applications.

70°C
APET
Deforms at ~70°C
125°C
PP / PE
Max ~125°C
220°C
CPET
−40°C to +220°C
220°C
Additive-free
TPET
−40°C to +220°C
What Are the Advantages of TPET?

TPET outperforms alternative solutions across every metric that matters - from cost and sustainability to performance and logistics.

Superior Price Competitiveness

38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at equal weight. Lighter, thinner and stronger - delivering margin improvement from day one.

100% Pure PET - No Additives

Clean recycling stream with zero chemical additives. Compatible with existing global PET bottle-to-bottle recycling infrastructure - no new sorting needed.

Fully Circular & EU Compliant

100% mono-material, tray-to-tray recyclable. Meets EU PPWR 2030 design-for-recycling mandates where CPET and PP cannot.

Massive Supply Chain Savings

MAP-enabled chilled distribution replaces deep-freeze logistics. 50-70% cold storage energy reduction and 20-35% lower transport costs.

-40°C to +220°C Range

Usable across the full cold-chain and hot-chain. Microwave, oven, and hot-fill safe with all migration tests below detection limits (SGS Thailand, 8 tests passed under MOPH No. 435).

Weld Seal & 2-4× O₂ Barrier

Weld seal exceeds film substrate strength. Near-BOPET oxygen barrier replaces multi-layer EVOH/PA packaging entirely.

Crystal Clear Transparency

Premium retail shelf-appeal that opaque CPET and hazy PP simply cannot match. Fully transparent, IR-sortable in recycling.

3× Faster Forming Cycle

~3 second cycle time vs 7-10 seconds for CPET. Up to 3× throughput on existing thermoforming lines.

Lower Carbon Footprint

~1.4 kg CO₂/kg with 80% rPET content vs 2.6 for CPET and 3.0 for PP. A measurable ESG advantage.

MAP Enabler - Weld Seal Integrity, Near-BOPET Barrier

TPET's weld seal strength (>11,810 gf/in on 30 µm BOPET, seal intact) and 2-4× oxygen barrier vs APET enable Modified Atmosphere Packaging at scale - replacing deep-freeze with long-life chilled distribution.

Seal Strength - TPET vs CPET (gf/in)

Oxygen Transmission Rate at 500 µm
cc/m²·day·atm - lower is better

From Frozen to Chilled - The MAP Revolution

TPET's weld seal integrity and oxygen barrier performance make it the ideal material for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). Weld seal headroom (>11,810 gf/in, seal intact) unlocks MAP formats conventional trays cannot support - replacing frozen distribution with chilled MAP to achieve 14-21+ day shelf life while cutting logistics costs and CO₂ emissions.

>11,810
Weld Seal (gf/in) on 30 µm BOPET
Seal intact, film failed at 152 MPa tensile at break. Burst pressure ~1.8 bar on 100 mm round tray. 2 bar achievable at 40 µm film (∼2.4 bar ceiling).
~3x
Better O₂ Barrier vs APET
TPET OTR ~0.25-0.55 cc/m²/day/atm vs APET ~1.0-1.5. Near-BOPET barrier while remaining thermoformable and oven-safe to 220°C.
14-21-30+
Days Chilled Shelf Life
Extended chilled shelf life by MAP enables national distribution without freezing - improving taste, texture, and consumer convenience.

Frozen Distribution (-18°C)

Deep-freeze warehousing at €68-94/ton/month
Deep-freeze trucks at -18°C required
High continuous freeze energy load
Freeze-thaw texture loss
Higher overall logistics cost
High cold-chain CO₂ emissions

MAP Chilled Distribution (0-4°C)

Chilled warehousing at €36-58/ton/month (1.6-2.1x cheaper)
Standard refrigerated trucks (2-7°C)
Lower continuous refrigeration demand
Fresh-like texture retention
12-23% cheaper on €/kg delivered
Cold-chain CO₂ reduced by 45-75%
Supply Chain Savings Per TPET Line
~$2.8 - 4.5M
Annual logistics cost savings per production line (~100M trays/yr)
50-70%
Cold storage energy reduced
20-35%
Transport costs reduced
45-75%
Cold-chain CO₂ reduced
Demand vs Capacity
MAP Pressure Tiers & Seal Requirements
Required seal load per unit width on a 100 mm round tray: Δp × R / 2. Round geometry halves the load vs rectangular at equal span.
MAP Tier Overpressure
(mbar)
Seal Demand
(gf/in)
Seal Mode TPET Status
Easy Peel
(consumer-friendly open)
+50 to +100 200 – 500 Peelable ✓ Demonstrated
Strong Peel
(tamper-evident, high integrity)
+100 to +200 500 – 1,500 Peelable ✓ Demonstrated
HP-MAP
(elevated pressure applications)
+200 to +500 1,500 – 5,000 Weld seal required ✓ Weld seal demonstrated; burst validation in progress
MAHPP
(under development)
Above +500 5,000++ Film-limited above ~1 bar. Development focused on film gauge & tray geometry Under development; burst value testing ongoing

Demonstrated capacity: peel seal 4.9-5.1 N/15mm (Polyplex Thailand, PET lidding film, 180-195°C). Weld seal exceeds 11,810 gf/in on 30 µm BOPET (seal intact, film failed at 152 MPa). Burst ceiling on 100 mm round tray: ~1.2 bar (20 µm), ~1.5 bar (25 µm), ~1.8 bar (30 µm). At 40 µm the same seal projects to ~2.4 bar. Above ~500 mbar the constraint is the lidding film, not the seal.

2 Bar Target - Round Thermoformed Tray (near-term)

At 30 µm film TPET holds ~1.8 bar today. Reaching 2 bar is a film-gauge step, not a seal development: 40 µm projects to ~2.4 bar on the same seal. The seal itself exceeds 11,810 gf/in and did not fail in testing - the film substrate failed first at 152 MPa. Higher pressures are achievable with thicker film gauges and optimised tray geometry.

Thermapet R&D - under development
Introducing MAHPP
Modified Atmospheric High-Pressure Packaging

A next-generation high-pressure MAP concept currently under development at Thermapet, aimed at pressures beyond conventional trays. For fresh meat, poultry and seafood, higher MAP pressures could translate directly into longer shelf life and less food waste.

Target performance under development
Figures to be confirmed through testing
Learn more about MAHPP →

Frozen Today

Storage: −18°C deep-freeze
Transport: Deep-freeze trucks
Energy: High continuous load
Shelf life: 6-18 months
Quality: Freeze-thaw loss
Cost: Higher €/kg

MAP Chilled - TPET

Storage: 0-4°C chilled
Transport: Refrigerated (2-7°C)
Energy: 50-70% lower
Shelf life: 14-21+ days
Quality: Fresh-like texture
Cost: 12-23% cheaper
TPET tray with PET-based heat sealing film - MAP compatible
CO₂ Emission per Material

TPET delivers 30% lower CO₂ emissions vs PP and 46% lower vs CPET when manufactured with 80% recycled PET content.

3.0
PP
kg CO₂e/kg
2.6
CPET
kg CO₂e/kg
2.0
TPET (virgin)
kg CO₂e/kg
1.4
TPET (80% rPET)
kg CO₂e/kg
100% Tray-to-Tray Recycling

TPET enables a fully circular PET flow. From NIR sorting to hot wash stability, every step of the recycling process is compatible with existing global infrastructure.

PET recycling washing line - compatible with TPET

1. IR Sorting

Clear PET #1 - detected automatically by NIR sorters. No contamination of PE/PP streams.

2. Hot Wash

Stable to 220°C - no shrinkage, deformation, or degradation in industrial wash lines.

3. Scrap Recovery

100% production scrap recovered and fed back tray-to-tray, or pelletised for bottle-to-bottle.

4. rPET Input

Up to 100% PCR content - tested and certified. Meets EU PPWR 2030 mandates without re-engineering.

Recommended Mold Maker
Vulcan Plastics Technology Co Ltd

Vulcan Plastics Technology Co Ltd

Thermapet cooperates with Vulcan as our mould maker for ongoing TPET development and recommends all licensees to use Vulcan moulds. Vulcan, which describes itself as the world's largest thermoforming tooling maker, brings deep process know-how specifically calibrated for the TPET process - ensuring optimal forming results from day one.

"Vulcan is the largest thermoforming tooling maker. Our core competitive advantage for supporting clients are - the fastest lead time, fully test reliable quality, great forming output efficiency. We are proud of being part of TPET program supporting worldwide sustainable packaging going to one PET."

www.vulcanplastics.com →
Co-Developing the Next Generation of Circular Packaging
Royce Universal Co., Ltd.

Royce Universal Co., Ltd.

Thermapet is partnering with Royce Universal in Thailand to co-develop a new generation of packaging built on TPET - engineered for the fast-moving consumer goods and food sectors. Royce Universal brings 25 years of recycled-PET leadership, food-grade rPET sheet and pellet capability (GRS, EFSA and US FDA approved), and a deep commitment to the circular economy. Together we are building formats that simply did not exist before in PET.

The aim: replace non-circular materials across FMCG and food packaging with high-performance, fully recyclable mono-PET - cutting single-use plastic waste at scale and proving that performance and circularity belong in the same product.

"From waste to circular living - combining food-grade rPET feedstock with Thermapet's additive-free high-heat process to launch a category of packaging the industry has been waiting for."

www.royceuniversal.net →
Circular Feedstock
Food-grade rPET sheet up to 100% recycled, feeding directly into the TPET process.
Target Sectors
FMCG, ready-meal, food-service and beverage packaging at industrial scale.
Mission
Reduce single-use plastic waste, close the loop, launch what does not yet exist.
Polyplex Corporation Limited

Polyplex Corporation Limited

Film Development Partner - High-Barrier MAP & MAHPP

Co-developing next-generation mono-PET lidding and barrier films engineered for TPET's weld seal system. With >11,810 gf/in proven on 30 µm BOPET (seal intact, film-limited at 152 MPa), the path to 2 bar and beyond is a film-gauge step. Purpose-built films that unlock high-pressure MAP and MAHPP without leaving the PET recycling stream.

Focus
High-barrier mono-PET films for MAP and MAHPP sealing systems.
Development
New film structures under development targeting 2+ bar burst ceiling and enhanced O₂ barrier.
Goal
Revolutionise chilled protein packaging - replacing frozen with MAP shelf life at pressures the market has never seen.
www.polyplex.com →
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Investment Opportunity

The Circular Packaging Revolution

Thermapet's patented TPET technology addresses a >40 million ton/year global market with the world's only additive-free, fully recyclable, high-heat PET - creating a licensing platform with exceptional margin potential and strong regulatory tailwinds.

Over 40 Million Tons of Packaging Waste - Every Year

The core issue: the plastics we rely on for heat-resistant food packaging are fundamentally non-circular. PP, PE, and CPET all end up in landfill or incineration - no material until now has combined high-heat performance with true recyclability. And that 40 million tons covers trays for hot applications alone. When cups and lids are included, the addressable market exceeds 100 million tons per year - an entire industry destined to be revolutionised by a circular, superior product that wins on both price and performance.

~30M
tons/year
PP microwavable & hot-fill trays - non-circular waste
~1.65M
tons/year
CPET ready-meal trays - contaminates recycling
~12M
tons/year
PP non-hot application trays - downcycled only
0%
circular recovery
None of these materials support true food-grade circularity
TPET Advantages vs All Alternatives

A comprehensive comparison across every relevant dimension - recyclability, performance, regulatory compliance, cost structure, and market readiness. TPET leads on every metric that matters.

Property CPET CPET-Lite TPET PP
Additives Talc/TiO₂ nucleators Talc/TiO₂ nucleators None - 100% pure Mineral fillers optional
Visual quality Opaque / matte Translucent Crystal clear Dull
Heat resistance Highest Medium (~95°C) Highest (220°C) Medium (~125°C)
Service temperature -40 → 220°C 0 → 95°C -40 → 220°C -20 → 125°C
MAP / Barrier-ready ✅ OTR ~2× vs APET
EU PPWR 2030 ⚠️ Non-mono ⚠️ Non-mono ✅ Compliant ⚠️ At risk
Circularity Low Low Full (tray→tray) Moderate
Skeleton reuse ≤ 20% 50-70% 100% 50-70%
CO₂ footprint 2.6 kg/kg 2.4 kg/kg ~1.4 kg/kg (80% rPET) 2.0 kg/kg
Profit margin potential Up to 35% Up to 30% Up to 50% vs CPET Up to 10%
Market trend Declining Low Rapid growth Declining
Value Proposition Breakdown

Each segment represents a key competitive advantage. TPET delivers maximum value across all dimensions - regulatory compliance, profit margins, circularity, barrier performance, and food safety.

TPET vs CPET - Converter Value

TPET vs PP - Converter Value

Formats TPET Replaces - Head-to-Head Results Below

Current food packaging formats - CPET trays, aluminium, paperboard, cooking bags

Performance Score (Multi-Criteria, /30)

29.0
TPET
20.5
CPET
15.0
Aluminium
13.0
Paperboard
8.9
PP

Scored across: oven, microwave, temp range, rPET content, recyclability, sustainability, regulation, MAP suitability, meal-fit

Five Core Market Segments

TPET directly addresses the highest-value packaging segments where sustainability regulations and performance demands intersect.

~30 Mt/yr
Core TAM
PP microwavable + CPET dual-ovenable trays · ~$97B packaging value
~41.5 Mt/yr
Extended Scope
Including lids, hot-fill, frozen-to-oven and microwavable formats
121°C
Retort & Sterilised
~$4.5B global retort packaging. TPET validated at 121°C autoclave. Mono-PET retort has no commercial equivalent.
Hot-Use
Hot-Fill Formats
Noodle cups, hot beverage lids, hot-fill dairy. Replaces PP and paper/PE laminates.
-40°C to 220°C
Shock Freeze to Oven
One tray from deep-freeze straight to conventional oven or microwave at 220°C. No warping, no migration, no second container needed.
Stage 2 - Cups & Lids Expansion
100M+ tons/yr
Cups, Lids & Beyond
Extending TPET into cups and lids unlocks a market exceeding 100 million tons annually - from dairy and instant noodles to coffee capsules and hot beverage lids - all destined for circularity with a superior product in price and performance.

TAM by Region (>40M tons/yr)

TAM by Material Displaced

Why the Economics Work

TPET's advantage extends beyond sustainability - it is materially lower-cost and delivers superior margins at every level of the value chain.

38%
Lower Cost per Tray
vs CPET at equal weight, 80% rPET
121°C
Retort Validated
Autoclave tested, mono-PET
Forming Rate vs CPET
~3s cycle vs ~6s CPET
>11,810 gf/in
Weld Seal (30 µm BOPET)
~1.8 bar burst; 2 bar at 40 µm film
30%
CO₂ Reduction vs PP
TPET (80% rPET) vs PP
100%
Skeleton Reuse
Full regrind - zero waste
2-4×
O₂ Barrier vs APET
Comparable to BOPET
74
Patent Jurisdictions
No known equivalent process globally + 4 additional patents pending
Global Interest from Leading Converters

50+ packaging companies across 8 regions have expressed interest - originating from K-Show 2025 leads and direct industry outreach.

50+
Companies in Pipeline
8
Regions
3+
Machine Partners
74
Patent Jurisdictions
4
Additional Patents Pending
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The Thermapet Offer

Asset-Light Licensing.
Global Scale.

Every TPET installation deployed worldwide is supported by Thermapet through process know-how, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

What Every Licensee Gets
Upfront
Machine
Royalty
One-Time License Fee
Paid per TPET line at commissioning. Grants full access to the patented process and specifications.
Annual
Service
Fee
Ongoing Support
Per machine per year. Covers second-line technical support, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.
Process
~3s
Forming Cycle
TPET forms at approximately 3-second cycle times - 2x the rate of CPET. 100% skeleton recovery.
Full Market Conversion: ~41.5 Million Tons/Year

The global addressable market for heat-resistant trays (PP + CPET) totals 41.5 million tons annually. Converting this market to TPET requires approximately 27,700 machines worldwide.

~27,700
Machines Required
Based on named customer pipeline
41.5 Mt
Annual Market Volume
PP + CPET trays for hot applications
Beyond Trays: 100+ Million Tons/Year

Including cups, lids, and adjacent hot-fill formats, the total addressable market exceeds 100 million tons annually - an entire industry destined for circularity with a superior product in price and properties.

~66,700
Machines Required
Stage 2 expansion estimate
100+ Mt
Annual Market Volume
Cups, lids & hot-fill formats included
Machine Rollout by Phase

TPET deployment scales across three phases - both trays and cups & lids follow the same 3-phase rollout sequence (82 countries).

Stage 1 - Trays

TPET 3-compartment tray

Stage 2 - Cups & Lids

TPET cups and lids
Global Rollout Plan

Three-phase market entry sequence, 82 countries assigned.

Phase 1 - 3 countries
Oceania Region
Japan, Australia, New Zealand. First-mover markets with established CPET infrastructure and strong regulatory environment.
Phase 2 - 29 countries
Regulation-Driven PP & CPET Conversion
EU 27, UK, US, Canada. Plastic taxes, EPR fees and PPWR 2030 design-for-recycling mandates accelerate conversion to mono-PET.
Phase 3 - 50 countries
Volume Expansion
China, India, ASEAN, Brazil, Middle East, LATAM. Volume-driven growth in the world's largest packaging markets.
Market Transition (2025-2032)
2025-2026
First Machines
Prototype & first production machines deployed. PPWR enters force. Initial machine royalties.
2027-2028
CPET Displacement
65-80% CPET conversion. Ready-meal trays shift to mono-PET. Licensing base expanding.
2028-2030
PP Conversion Wave
PP conversion accelerates as circularity taxes make it uncompetitive. Machine orders surge globally.
2030+
Equilibrium + Stage 2
TPET becomes default packaging standard. Cups & lids expansion underway.
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Sustainability with PET

PET: The Sustainable
Plastic Solution

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is recognized as a recyclable material that can be ground, melted, and reformed into new products - making it a key player in the circular economy. Thermapet takes this further with additive-free heat resistance.

What Every 100,000 TPET Trays Save

Switching from conventional packaging to TPET delivers measurable CO₂ reductions, energy savings and supply chain efficiencies - even at modest volumes.

~0.9 t
CO₂ Saved vs PP
Production emissions reduced by 30% per tray (1.4 vs 2.0 kg CO₂/kg at 80% rPET)
~1.9 t
CO₂ Saved vs CPET
46% lower carbon footprint per tray (1.4 vs 2.6 kg CO₂/kg at 80% rPET)
50-70%
Cold Storage Energy Cut
MAP chilled at 0-4°C replaces deep-freeze at -18°C - dramatically reducing refrigeration energy
20-35%
Transport Cost Saved
Chilled logistics replace deep-freeze trucks - lower fuel, lower CO₂, wider distribution reach

Based on 15.6 g tray weight, 80% rPET content, LCA data and MAP-enabled chilled distribution vs frozen. Source: MassChallenge Impact Calculator, TPET Food Trays base case.

One tray. Five ways to cut CO₂e.

Every tonne of TPET trays we license avoids emissions across the whole chain, from the plastic itself to the supermarket fridge.

Cleaner material
9.1 Mt
recycled PET instead of new plastic
Frozen → chilled
8.9 Mt
less refrigeration electricity
🚚
Less truck diesel
3.9 Mt
no deep-freeze transport
🍴
Less food wasted
27.0 Mt
15× longer shelf life
📦
Chilled → ambient
1.5 Mt
some meals need no fridge
Total CO₂e Mitigated by 2037
50.4 million tonnes
≈ 11 million cars off the road for a year
cumulative over 2027–2037 · vs Thermapet’s own footprint of ~43 t/year

Source: MassChallenge Impact Calculator & Bühler decarbonisation methodology. Based on projected TPET deployment and market conversion assumptions.

Closing the Circular Gap: Sustainability Through Innovation

Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems. By eliminating the need for chemical additives, we ensure a completely circular lifecycle, benefiting both the environment and your bottom line.

Circular by Design

Mono-material PET compatible with existing collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure. Tray-to-tray and bottle-to-bottle recyclable. EU Directive 2024/825 (effective late September 2026) targets unqualified environmental claims.

Reduced Waste

Around 90% of microwavable and hot-fill packaging is polyolefin-based and none of it is circularly recoverable to food grade. TPET converts that volume into a mono-material PET stream that existing infrastructure already collects, sorts and reprocesses.

Lower CO₂ Emissions

Producing recyclable PET saves energy compared to virgin materials. ~2.0 kg CO₂/kg (virgin), ~1.4 with 80% rPET.

TPET Sustainable Packaging
Additive-Free Heat Resistance: A Breakthrough in PET Packaging

PET is the most recycled plastic in the world - cheaper and easier to recycle than any alternative, making it the ideal material for a truly circular economy.

But standard PET can't handle heat. That's forced the industry to rely on PP, PE, and CPET - materials loaded with additives that contaminate recycling streams and end up in landfill. Until now.

Thermapet's TPET Forming technology enables PET containers to withstand temperatures up to 220°C without additives - making them ideal for microwavable and hot-fill applications while ensuring full recyclability within existing systems, something that conventional materials like PP, PE or CPET cannot achieve.

Current materials (PP, PE, CPET)

With Additives
Not Recyclable
Much Higher Cost
Non-Circular lifecycle - current materials end in landfill
Non-Circular

Thermapet TPET

No Additives
100% Recyclable
-40°C to +220°C
Circular lifecycle - Thermapet TPET is fully recyclable
Circular
A 25% Market Conversion With TPET Technology Transforms the Industry

By converting 25% of the global packaging market from non-recyclable PP, CPET, and multi-layer materials to TPET, the environmental impact would be transformational - replacing linear, single-use plastics with a fully circular, additive-free solution.

~666B
Trays converted to fully circular PET annually (at 15.6 g)
~6.6 Mt
CO₂ avoided annually (at 0.632 kg/kg net avoided)
7.7 Mt
CO₂ diverted from incineration annually
1.28 Mt
PET entering the recycling stream annually
~49 Mt
Cumulative CO₂e avoided 2027-2037
10.4 Mt
Core tray volume converted to circular PET annually
TAM Trays (25%)
10.4 Mt
of the 41.5 Mt global tray market
TAM Cups & Lids (25%)
11.7 Mt
of the ~58.5 Mt global cups & lids market

At 25% market conversion, 10.4 million tonnes of plastic packaging per year would be transformed from waste destined for landfill, incineration, or ocean pollution into high-value PET feedstock - fully recyclable within the existing global bottle-to-bottle infrastructure. Instead of being burned or dumped, this material becomes a valuable resource in a truly circular economy.

rPET Flakes
Building a Circular Economy

The United Nations Sustainability Goal #12 calls for 'Responsible Consumption and Production'. Putting plastics into landfill is clearly not a responsible solution. Using PET that can be recycled helps move towards this goal.

Recycled PET (rPET) also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This supports Sustainability Goal #13 'Climate Action' - when considering the advantages of helping reduce climate change and landfill, together with reduced costs, rPET is a win-win solution.

~2.0 kg CO₂/kg
Virgin TPET
~1.4 kg CO₂/kg
80% rPET TPET
2.6 kg CO₂/kg
CPET
2.0 kg CO₂/kg
PP
CO₂ Emissions Per Tray (15.6 g)

Total GWP per 1,000 trays: 21.9 kg CO₂e - resin production dominates the footprint. Key levers: lower tray mass + increase recycled content.

The Role of PET in Building a Circular Economy

The United Nations Sustainability Goal #12 calls for 'Responsible Consumption and Production'. Putting plastics into landfill is clearly not a responsible solution. Using PET that can be recycled helps move towards this goal. By recycling PET, we can keep plastics out of landfills and incinerators helping to create a circular economy.

3 Good Health
and Well-Being
6 Clean Water
and Sanitation
11 Sustainable Cities
and Communities
12 Responsible
Consumption
and Production
13 Climate
Action
14 Life
Below Water
15 Life
on Land
17 Partnerships
for the Goals
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About Us

Meet the Innovators
Behind Thermapet

Our team is composed of experienced professionals in packaging technology and sustainability, committed to delivering high-performance, circular packaging solutions to meet the evolving needs of industries worldwide.

EPO Patent Granted in 74 Countries

Patent EP 4499386 has been granted across all EPO member countries with global coverage extending to ~74 countries including China. No known equivalent additive-free high-heat PET process exists.

Patent
EP 4499386
Countries
74
Competing Process
No Known Equivalent
What Makes TPET Different

TPET is produced through a 5-step process that takes standard amorphous PET (APET) and induces strain-induced crystallisation through controlled biaxial stretching and staged annealing - no chemical additives required.

1. Pre-heat

PET sheet heated to 80-100 °C, above Tg (~75 °C).

2. Biaxial Stretch

Sheet is drawn biaxially, inducing strain-induced crystallisation and molecular alignment.

3. Relaxation

A defined relaxation step stabilises molecular orientation.

4. Staged Annealing

120-250 °C in staged zones. The constrained heat set at high temperature stabilizes the crystalline structure above service temperature.

5. Thermoforming

Cooled single mold. ~3 second cycle vs ~6s for CPET (2x forming rate).

Outcome

Mono-material PET part, heat-resistant to +220 °C, fully recyclable.

Building TPET Together Since Day One
Tacca Industries

Tacca Industries Pty Ltd

Moorebank, NSW, Australia · Est. 1987 · tacca.com.au

Tacca is an Australian family-owned packaging manufacturer with over 30 years of industry expertise. As Thermapet's lead investor and development stakeholder since the company's founding, Tacca has been instrumental in advancing TPET from concept to commercial reality - bringing deep thermoforming know-how, manufacturing infrastructure, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable packaging innovation.

Tacca is spearheading Thermapet's market penetration across Australia and New Zealand - driving adoption of TPET technology in one of the world's most sustainability-conscious packaging markets.

Together, Tacca and Thermapet are pioneering a new era of fully circular, high-performance PET packaging - proving that sustainability and commercial viability go hand in hand.

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Leadership
Florian Bamberger

Florian Bamberger

CTO & Founder

Inventor of the TPET process. Holds the global patent portfolio covering 74 countries. Leads technology development and machine partner relationships.

Doron Ben-Meir

Prof. Doron Ben-Meir

CEO

30+ years as CEO, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur. Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Monash University. Founded 12 companies in tech and bio sectors. Leads commercial strategy and global market expansion.

Domenic Tacca

Domenic Tacca

Non-Executive Director

Managing Director of Tacca Industries, Australia's leading PET thermoformer. 25+ years in packaging manufacturing, extrusion and sustainable PET innovation. Tacca is Thermapet's strategic investor and development partner since founding.

Thermapet Technologies

Thermapet Technologies Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-incorporated advanced technology company operating an asset-light licensing platform. We don't manufacture - we license our patented TPET process to established packaging converters worldwide.

Incorporated
April 2024
Headquarters
Singapore
Patent Coverage
74 Countries
Business Model
Asset-Light Licensing
A Circular Future

We envision a world where high-performance packaging and true sustainability coexist. TPET makes this possible by delivering heat resistance up to 220°C without any chemical additives - creating packaging that performs as well as it recycles.

With the EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) now in force, the market is shifting rapidly toward mono-material, design-for-recycling solutions. TPET is the only technology that meets these standards while exceeding the performance of legacy materials like CPET and PP.

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Awards & Accelerator Programs

Thermapet's breakthrough TPET technology has been recognised by leading global innovation programs and sustainability awards.

MassChallenge Switzerland Finalist 2026

MassChallenge Switzerland

Finalist 2026

Selected as a finalist in one of Europe's leading zero-equity accelerator programs for high-impact startups transforming industries at scale.

The Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist

The Sustainability Awards

Finalist 2026

Recognised as a finalist in the packaging industry's premier sustainability awards - celebrating 10 years of honouring innovation. Winners announced November 11 at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht.

Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center

Accelerator 2026

Accepted into the world's largest innovation platform, connecting Thermapet with Fortune 500 corporate partners and a global network of investors across 60+ locations.

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Technology & Performance Investment Opportunity
MAHPP Technology

Modified Atmospheric High-Pressure Packaging

A Thermapet-defined packaging concept under active development - targeting high-pressure MAP performance beyond the capabilities of conventional tray materials.

Definition

MAHPP (Modified Atmospheric High-Pressure Packaging) is a packaging category defined by Thermapet Technologies. It describes a high-pressure modified-atmosphere concept currently under development by Thermapet, intended to operate above the pressure range of conventional trays. Target pressures and seal specifications are being established through ongoing testing and are not yet finalised.

Developing the next generation of MAP
100%
mono-material PET, fully circular
>11,810 gf/in
on 30 µm BOPET (seal intact, film failed at 152 MPa)
Under Development
Target pressures, shelf life, and seal specifications to be confirmed through testing
Conventional trays
Standard pressure range
Paper trays with stretch film, standard PP and CPET trays - limited by seal failure or structural deformation at higher pressures.
TPET MAHPP (under development)
Targeting higher pressures
TPET's crystalline structure and seal integrity are being developed to enable pressures beyond conventional trays. Validation ongoing.
See the difference

PET-based heat sealing film on TPET 3-compartment trays

TPET tray with flat seal - Standard MAP
Standard MAP
1.0 - 1.1 bar
Flat seal profile
TPET tray with domed film - MAHPP high pressure
TPET R&D
MAHPP
High-pressure concept
Visible film dome from elevated pressure (under development)

TPET's seal integrity and crystalline rigidity are being developed to enable MAHPP pressures. Validation ongoing.

Where MAHPP makes the difference
Fresh meat

Higher gas pressure maintains optimal O2/CO2 ratios longer, preserving colour, texture, and freshness well beyond conventional MAP limits.

Poultry

Elevated pressure suppresses microbial growth more effectively, extending chilled shelf life and reducing food safety risk across the supply chain.

Seafood

Ultra-sensitive proteins benefit most from hyperbaric MAP - maintaining premium quality during chilled distribution without deep-freezing.

Sous-vide meals

TPET withstands both the cooking process (up to 220C) and the high-pressure MAP sealing - one tray from production to table.

Premium chilled ready meals

Intended to replace frozen distribution. MAHPP-sealed meals could retain fresh taste and texture with extended chilled shelf life (target under development).

Airline catering

Extended shelf life and oven-safe performance make MAHPP trays ideal for airline meal logistics - from central kitchen to cabin service.

Why TPET is being developed for MAHPP

Conventional MAP trays (CPET, PP, paper/film) are limited by seal failure or structural deformation at elevated pressures. TPET's strain-induced crystallisation process creates a rigid, high-crystallinity mono-material PET structure with high seal integrity that seals reliably across a wide range of lidding films. This is being developed to break through the conventional pressure ceiling, targeting hyperbaric gas environments that could dramatically extend chilled shelf life for perishable proteins - making deep-freezing optional while remaining 100% recyclable in existing PET streams.

MAHPP (Modified Atmospheric High-Pressure Packaging) is a packaging category defined and trademarked by Thermapet Technologies Pte. Ltd.

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This page serves as the official and authoritative reference for Thermapet Technologies' corporate leadership and governance structure. It is published to ensure transparency and to protect the integrity of our corporate identity.

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Third-party platforms, including professional networks and social media, do not independently verify corporate titles, roles, or affiliations claimed by their users. Thermapet Technologies has no control over how individuals may represent themselves on such platforms. This page provides the sole authoritative record of who holds an official position within our company. Any individual not listed below does not hold a role, title, or affiliation with Thermapet Technologies.

Thermapet Technologies Pte. Ltd. (UEN 202415568Z) is a Singapore-incorporated company, founded by Florian Bamberger in April 2024. The company operates as a pure intellectual-property licensing entity around the TPET process - a patented additive-free PET thermoforming technology invented by Florian Bamberger and protected by European patent EP 4 499 386 (granted September 2025, covering 74 countries) and the related international portfolio.

Florian Bamberger
Founder, Chief Technology Officer & Majority Shareholder
Florian Bamberger
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Doron Ben-Meir
Chief Executive Officer
Naeson Menon
Director
Domenic Tacca
Non-Executive Director
Anita Jae De Souza
Ismarina Binte Ismail
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