Τhe programme’s objective is to contribute to the development of new packaging materials with improved thermal insulating properties, to be used as packaging solutions within the hot & cold, food and beverages industry.
The global Thermal insulating packaging materials market is a growing market expected to reach 14,2 bn US dollars by 2020, with an annual 5,12% rate. By taking part through its subsidiary Thrace Pack, Thrace Group aims to contribute to the production of products with improved properties and to increase its market share in the food & beverages packaging sector.
The project is financed by the Regional Operational Programme in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace 2014-2020 - Action Enhancement of Investment in Research, Development and Innovation of the chemical - polymeric materials industry.
Thrace Group participates at the programme with the University of Patras and the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki.