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TOPPAN Holdings Inc.<\/a> (TOPPAN Holdings) has reached an agreement to acquire Asahi Kasei Corporation\u2019s patented technology related to brittle lidding material for push-through blister packs, completing the transfer on November 28.<\/p>\n By fusing the acquired brittle lidding material technology with the TOPPAN Group\u2019s barrier and packaging technologies, TOPPAN Holdings is aiming to advance a full-scale entry into the global push-through blister pack market.<\/p>\n In recent years, the tightening of environmental regulations globally, particularly in Europe, and the acceleration of corporate efforts focused on sustainability have prompted a rapid increase in the need for aluminum-free and mono-material packaging designs.<\/p>\n While demand for more eco-friendly packaging is also on the rise in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector, where stringent quality control is a must, aluminum foil is the predominant material currently used to achieve the high barrier performance that is essential to maintain the stability of pharmaceutical packaging contents.<\/p>\n The TOPPAN Group is driving digital transformation and sustainability transformation to become a leading provider of solutions to social issues worldwide. Positioning the mitigation of environmental impact and the contribution to a circular economy as priority challenges, the TOPPAN Group\u2019s packaging business is concentrating efforts on expanding the development and supply of eco-friendly sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n Focusing on the healthcare sector\u2019s<\/a> challenge of transitioning to aluminum-free and mono-material pharmaceutical packaging, TOPPAN Holdings has acquired patented technology related to brittle lidding material for push-through blister packs to further expand sustainable packaging supply capabilities. This will enable full-scale entry into the business of next-generation push-through blister packs that reduce environmental impact while maintaining functions such as push-through and barrier performance.<\/p>\n TOPPAN Holdings has acquired a set of 12 patents, including the basic patent for brittle film with excellent push-through performance, produced by employing film-forming technologies and optimal material design.<\/p>\n By the end of fiscal 2025, the TOPPAN Group aims to use the acquired technology to complete development of functional and eco-friendly push-through blister packs and make samples available. The TOPPAN Group will also continue to work proactively to expand sustainable packaging supply and contribute to a sustainable<\/a> society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTechnology Synergies<\/h4>\n
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