Manufacturing sustainable molded packaging and modular, AI-controlled packaging machines made of paper, cellulose and aluminum
Chocal Packaging Solutions GmbH
Schwäbisch GmündNew on Amplifa
About Chocal
Chocal Packaging Solutions GmbH, based in Schwäbisch Gmünd (Baden-Württemberg), develops and manufactures sustainable molded packaging such as lids, trays, containers and blisters as an alternative to plastic blister packaging. As a full-service provider, the family-owned company also supplies modular, AI-controlled packaging machines with combinable process modules (Feeding, Shaping, Closing, Handling, Robotic Integration) for inline production at the customer's site, as well as the required materials. The proprietary materials used are Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF) made from paper fibers, the transparent cellulose-based Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF), and aluminum, complemented by biodegradable coatings and barriers against moisture, grease, water vapor, oxygen and aroma. Customers come from industries such as food, beverages, confectionery, toys, electronics, household and drugstore products, and pet supplies. The portfolio ranges from packaging design consulting and prototyping to machine assembly, training and commissioning through to maintenance, IIoT integration and regulatory compliance consulting; more than 3.5 billion packaged products attest to the company's many years of experience.
- Site
- Schwäbisch Gmünd
- Processes
- Production of molded packaging (molded packaging/blister made of paper, cellulose and, Delivery of packaging machines (modular, AI-controlled machine systems) for inline production, Packaging design consulting, prototyping and mock-ups, Machine assembly, commissioning, training and technical support (maintenance, repairs,, Delivery of finished packaging (lids, trays, containers, blisters) for food, beverages,, Application of sustainable, biodegradable coatings and barriers (protection against, Printing of packaging with images, text, barcodes and labeling, Packaging design consulting
- Materials
- Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF), Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF), Aluminum, Chocal Paper Fibre, Chocal Natural Fibre, Biodegradable coatings & barriers
- Founded
- 1960
- Industries
- Food, Beverages, Confectionery, Toys, Electronics, Household products
- 01
Packaging design consulting
- 02
Prototyping and mock-ups
- 03
Material selection (CPF, CNF, aluminum)
- 04
Coating and printing
- 05
Molded packaging production or machine building (modular machine systems)
- 06
Machine assembly, commissioning and training
- 07
Support, maintenance and IIoT integration
Materials & Processes
Chocal Paper Fibre
Paper fiber material, biodegradable and recyclable, easy to print and highly formable.
Chocal Natural Fibre
Transparent cellulose-based alternative with high strength for product-visible packaging.
Aluminum
Infinitely recyclable with excellent barrier properties against light, moisture and contamination.
Biodegradable coatings & barriers
Non-toxic, biodegradable protective layers against moisture, grease/oil, water vapor, oxygen and aroma.
Locations
Schwäbisch Gmünd
DEHeadquarters, production and administration
- Materials
- CPF, CNF, aluminum
- Modular, AI-controlled packaging machines (NextGen) with Feeding, Shaping, Closing, Handling, Robotic Integration process modules
Components & Packaging
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of molded packaging (molded packaging/blister made of paper, cellulose andForming | – | – | – | – | Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF), Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF, cellulose), Aluminum |
| Delivery of packaging machines (modular, AI-controlled machine systems) for inline productionAssembly | – | – | – | – | Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF), Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF), Aluminum |
| Packaging design consulting, prototyping and mock-upsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine assembly, commissioning, training and technical support (maintenance, repairs,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delivery of finished packaging (lids, trays, containers, blisters) for food, beverages,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Paper (CPF), Cellulose (CNF), Aluminum |
| Application of sustainable, biodegradable coatings and barriers (protection againstSurface | – | – | – | – | Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF), Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF) |
| Printing of packaging with images, text, barcodes and labelingSurface | – | – | – | – | Chocal Paper Fibre (CPF), Chocal Natural Fibre (CNF) |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular, AI-controlled packaging machine (NextGen machine system with Feeding, process modules, | Chocal | – | – | – | Schwäbisch Gmünd |
Additional services
History
- 1960
Founded as a craft metalworking business in Schwäbisch Gmünd; today a family-owned company
- 1931
Stated to have been active in the packaging industry since 1931 (conflicting statement on the same website)
- 2025
German Excellence Award 2025 for NextGen modular AI-controlled machine technology