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.
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.
PET plastic with added chemicals to achieve heat stability.
Cannot be fully reused in the recycling process.
Because of heat stabilizing additives.
Additives contaminate recycling streams, making tray-to-tray recycling impossible.
Pure PET without chemicals - 100% chemically pure.
Seamlessly integrates into bottle-to-bottle recycling.
Lighter, thinner and stronger. 38% lower cost per tray vs CPET and 15% vs PP.
EU PPWR 2030 compliant, mono-material design. Ready for all current and upcoming packaging regulations.
TPET's superior sealing force and oxygen barrier enable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) at scale - replacing frozen distribution with long-life chilled.
Cold storage energy reduced 50-70%. Transport costs reduced 20-35%. Chilled distribution replaces expensive deep-freeze infrastructure.
Chilled shelf life extended to 14-21+ days with MAP. Less food waste, lower energy bills, more shelf-ready products without frozen aisles.
One mono-material tray replaces multiple packaging formats. Fewer SKUs, simplified procurement, streamlined warehouse and store operations.
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.
100% recyclable - Bottle to bottle. Compatible with existing PET recycling infrastructure worldwide.
For hot fill, Microwave, Ovenable, and many other applications. Operating range: -40°C to +220°C.
Up to 2/3 less material - Greater Durability. 38% lower cost per tray vs CPET. ~3s cycle time.
The first mono-material PET solution with advanced barrier properties, enabling substantial CO₂ reduction and energy and cost savings.
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, force-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.
Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems.
Thermapet is perfect for high-heat applications. 90% of microwavable trays are still polyolefin-based - TPET is the circular replacement.
Lightweight, fully recyclable, and heat-resistant. Passed airline extreme tests at 220°C. 6× cheaper by weight than aluminium.
Maintains stiffness and heat resistance, with no need for multi-layer materials. Replaces paper and PP/EVOH sandwich structures.
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.
Fits into existing PET recycling systems. Full bottle-to-bottle and tray-to-tray capability.
Targets 90% of single-use applications, significantly reducing waste.
~2.0 kg CO₂/kg (virgin), ~1.4 with 80% rPET. Only 0.044 kg CO₂e per tray.
Our team is composed of experienced professionals in packaging technology and sustainability, committed to delivering high-performance, circular packaging solutions.
Inventor of the patented TPET process and architect of the global IP portfolio spanning 75 countries. Leads all technology development, process engineering, and manufacturing partner relationships.
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.
TPET operates from −40 °C to +220 °C while remaining 100% chemically pure and fully recyclable. Patented in 75 countries, with no competing technology worldwide.
Our patented TPET forming process uses a combination of special heating, force-induced crystallisation, and thermoforming to transform standard amorphous PET into a high-performance material - without any chemical additives.
Compatible with existing bottle-to-bottle PET infrastructure. Up to 100% rPET tested and certified. No additives contaminate the recycling stream.
EP 4 499 386 granted. Global patent family covering 75 countries including China. No competing technology exists worldwide.
Full cold-chain and hot-chain compatibility. Microwave-safe, oven-safe, and freezer-safe in a single transparent mono-material.
Enhanced oxygen barrier (~6× vs APET) ideal to replace multi-layer barrier packaging with EVOH/PA layers. Near-BOPET performance.
1,053 gf vs CPET 94 gf - enables high-pressure MAP lidding without leaks. Revolutionises modified atmosphere packaging.
38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at equal weight. 3-second forming cycle vs 7-10s for CPET. 100% skeleton regrind, tray-to-tray.
TPET matches CPET's heat ceiling while delivering full circularity. Standard APET and PP cannot compete in high-heat applications.
TPET outperforms alternative solutions across every metric that matters - from cost and sustainability to performance and logistics.
38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at equal weight. Lighter, thinner and stronger - delivering margin improvement from day one.
Clean recycling stream with zero chemical additives. Compatible with existing global PET bottle-to-bottle recycling infrastructure - no new sorting needed.
100% mono-material, tray-to-tray recyclable. Meets EU PPWR 2030 design-for-recycling mandates where CPET and PP cannot.
MAP-enabled chilled distribution replaces deep-freeze logistics. 50-70% cold storage energy reduction and 20-35% lower transport costs.
Usable across the full cold-chain and hot-chain. Microwave, oven, and hot-fill safe with zero migration (SGS certified).
Enables high-pressure MAP lidding without leaks. Near-BOPET oxygen barrier replaces multi-layer EVOH/PA packaging entirely.
Premium retail shelf-appeal that opaque CPET and hazy PP simply cannot match. Fully transparent, IR-sortable in recycling.
~3 second cycle time vs 7-10 seconds for CPET. Up to 3× throughput on existing thermoforming lines.
~1.4 kg CO₂/kg with 80% rPET content vs 2.6 for CPET and 3.0 for PP. A measurable ESG advantage.
TPET's 11× higher sealing force and superior oxygen barrier enabling Modified Atmosphere Packaging at high atmospheric packing pressure and at scale - replacing deep-freeze with long-life chilled distribution.
TPET's exceptional sealing force and oxygen barrier performance make it the ideal material for high-pressure Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). This enables food producers to move away from deep-freezing entirely - replacing frozen distribution with chilled MAP to achieve long shelf-life times of 14-21+ days while dramatically cutting logistics costs and CO₂ emissions.
| MAP Tier | Peel-force (gf/inch) |
Overpressure (mbar) |
Abs. Pressure (bar) |
What Runs It Today | TPET Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard MAP | ~100 | +50 to +200 | 1.05 – 1.2 | CPET · PP · APET · TPET | ✓ comfortable |
| High-O₂ MAP (premium red meat) |
~250 | +200 to +400 | 1.2 – 1.4 | Premium CPET with reinforced lid | ✓ comfortable |
| HP-MAP / Super-Atmospheric MAP (premium fish, sous-vide, sub-chilled) |
~500 | +500 to +1,000 | 1.5 – 2.0 | TPET - only fully-circular mono-material tray with seal strength in this range | ✓ TPET's natural band |
| Hyperbaric MAP (commercial ceiling) |
~1,218 | +1,000 to +2,000 | 2 – 3 | None commercially today - TPET enters where CPET / PP cannot | ✓ Demonstrated at 1,218 gf, headroom to optimise via temperature and dwell time |
| Hyperbaric MAP (theoretical / target) |
>2,000 (target) | up to +5,000 | up to ~6 | Under development for TPET | ✓ Under development - targeting >2,000 gf seal strength |
TPET's rigid crystalline structure enables packaging at 2.5 - 3 bar absolute pressure, far beyond the ~1.5 bar ceiling of paper trays with stretch film. For fresh meat, poultry and seafood, that gap translates directly into longer shelf life and less food waste.
TPET delivers up to 53% lower CO₂ emissions vs PP and 45% lower vs CPET when manufactured with 80% recycled PET content.
Independently tested and certified performance data from SGS Singapore, MTEC Thailand, and Brand Owner laboratories.
TPET has been rigorously tested by leading international laboratories for food safety, heat stability, and recyclability.
All 8 tests passed under Thailand Ministry of Public Health No. 435. Migration/leaching free up to 220°C. Zero visible colour migration.
National Metal and Materials Technology Center. Heat trials up to 190°C passed. Airline extreme test up to 220°C passed on all samples.
Comparative testing vs natural CPET trays. Confirmed 11.2× higher max peel force. Manufacturing process validated independently.
IV: 0.66 dl/gm. Melting point 246°C. Oven test at 150°C passed. Microwave and oven heating with food at 220°C passed. No haze change.
Regulatory alignment: EFSA (EC) 282/2008 • US FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 • ISO 14021:2016 • RecyClass compatible • EU PPWR 2030 mono-material compliant
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.
Clear PET #1 - detected automatically by NIR sorters. No contamination of PE/PP streams.
Stable to 220°C - no shrinkage, deformation, or degradation in industrial wash lines.
100% production scrap recovered and fed back tray-to-tray, or pelletised for bottle-to-bottle.
Up to 100% PCR content - tested and certified. Meets EU PPWR 2030 mandates without re-engineering.
Thermapet cooperates with Vulcan as our mould maker for ongoing TPET development and recommends all licensees to use Vulcan moulds. As the world's largest thermoforming tooling maker, Vulcan brings deep process know-how specifically calibrated for the TPET process - ensuring optimal forming results from day one.
www.vulcanplastics.com →"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."
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.
www.royceuniversal.net →"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."
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View Opportunity Contact UsThermapet'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.
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.
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 2-4× better | ❌ |
| 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) | 3.0 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 |
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 directly addresses the highest-value packaging segments where sustainability regulations and performance demands intersect.
Based on DCF analysis with conservative assumptions. Even under worst-case commercialisation scenarios, the projected enterprise value exceeds $95M. Sensitivity analysis across multiple discount rates and terminal growth rates confirms robust upside.
TPET's advantage extends beyond sustainability - it is materially lower-cost and delivers superior margins at every level of the value chain.
50+ packaging companies across 6 continents have expressed interest - originating from K-Show 2025 leads and direct industry outreach.
For qualified investors and strategic partners - let's discuss how Thermapet is transforming the packaging industry.
Get in TouchEvery TPET installation deployed worldwide generates an upfront machine royalty and an ongoing annual service fee - creating a compounding revenue engine that grows with every installation.
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.
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.
TPET deployment scales across four phases - starting with CPET strongholds and expanding into regulation-driven PP conversion and volume mega-markets.
Targeting high-margin CPET strongholds first, followed by regulation-driven PP conversion and volume expansion into mega-markets.
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Technology & Performance Investment OpportunityPolyethylene 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.
Switching from conventional packaging to TPET delivers measurable CO₂ reductions, energy savings and supply chain efficiencies - even at modest volumes.
Based on 39g tray weight, 80% rPET content, LCA data and MAP-enabled chilled distribution vs frozen.
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.
Fits into existing PET recycling systems. Full bottle-to-bottle and tray-to-tray capability.
Targets 90% of single-use applications, significantly reducing waste.
Producing recyclable PET saves energy compared to virgin materials. ~2.0 kg CO₂/kg (virgin), ~1.4 with 80% rPET.
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.
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By converting just 20% 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.
At 20% market conversion, 20 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.
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.
Total GWP per 1,000 trays: 44.1 kg CO₂e - resin production dominates the footprint. Key levers: lower tray mass + increase recycled content.
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.
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Our Technology Contact UsOur 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.
Patent EP 4499386 has been granted across all EPO member countries with global coverage extending to ~75 countries including China. There is no competing technology.
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.
PET sheet heated to 80-100 °C, above Tg (~75 °C).
Stretched 1.2-5x in MD, constrained 1-3x in TD. Aligns molecular chains.
Controlled stress relief, sheet relaxes up to 50% in MD.
120-270 °C in zones. Crystallinity reaches 20-45%.
120-200 °C mould. ~3 second cycle vs 7-10s for CPET.
Mono-material PET part, heat-resistant to +220 °C, fully recyclable.
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.
Inventor of the TPET process. Holds the global patent portfolio covering 75 countries. Leads technology development and machine partner relationships.
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.
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.
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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Technology & Performance Investment OpportunityA Thermapet-defined packaging category enabled exclusively by TPET - operating at pressures no other fully-circular tray material can sustain.
MAHPP (Modified Atmospheric High-Pressure Packaging) is a packaging category defined by Thermapet Technologies. It describes modified atmosphere systems operating at 2.5 to 3 bar absolute internal pressure, enabled by TPET's exceptional seal integrity (demonstrated at 1,218 gf) and crystalline rigidity. This far exceeds the ~1.5 bar ceiling of conventional paper trays with stretch film covers.
PET-based heat sealing film on TPET 3-compartment trays
Only TPET's hyperbaric sealing force enables MAHPP pressures.
Higher gas pressure maintains optimal O2/CO2 ratios longer, preserving colour, texture, and freshness well beyond conventional MAP limits.
Elevated pressure suppresses microbial growth more effectively, extending chilled shelf life and reducing food safety risk across the supply chain.
Ultra-sensitive proteins benefit most from hyperbaric MAP - maintaining premium quality during chilled distribution without deep-freezing.
TPET withstands both the cooking process (up to 220C) and the high-pressure MAP sealing - one tray from production to table.
Replace frozen distribution entirely. MAHPP-sealed meals retain fresh taste and texture with 21-30+ day chilled shelf life.
Extended shelf life and oven-safe performance make MAHPP trays ideal for airline meal logistics - from central kitchen to cabin service.
Conventional MAP trays (CPET, PP, paper/film) are limited to approximately 1.5 bar due to seal failure or structural deformation. TPET's strain-induced crystallisation process creates a rigid, high-crystallinity mono-material PET structure with 11-20x higher sealing force than CPET. This breaks through the conventional pressure ceiling, enabling hyperbaric gas environments that 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.
MAHPP is just one dimension of TPET's transformative potential. Explore the full technology platform or get in touch to discuss your application.
Technology & Performance Contact UsThis 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.
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 75 countries) and the related international portfolio.
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Last updated: 22 May 2026
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