KHS starts research & development for digital printing to PET bottles.

KHS starts research & development for adhesive-based multipacks.

Drinktec unveiling of Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™.

The disruptive packaging innovations Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™ are presented at drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage industry.

NMP Systems GmbH founded.

NMP Systems GmbH is established as a subsidiary of KHS GmbH to implement pioneering KHS packaging solutions for the global beverage market.

Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™ win German Packaging Award

The German Packaging Award is presented for the best ideas and innovations in the packaging industry. Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™ won in the category “best new packaging solution” in 2014.

MARTENS Brewery launches talking bottles on Direct Print prototype

Direct Print first customer, MARTENS Brewery in Belgium, launched a new brand of beer linked to a movie premier. Digitally printed, premium quality PET bottles come to life using a specially designed smartphone application. When two bottles are brought together, the app brings to life a dialog between the characters.

Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™ win German Design Award

NMP Systems wins the German Design Award for Excellent Communications Design and Packaging Sustainability for their innovations Nature MultiPack™ and Direct Print Powered by KHS™.

Evian launches their “pack without film” that leverages the first industrial Nature MultiPack™ equipment solution.

An intensive collaboration with Danone Waters led to the premier market introduction of Nature MultiPack™ starting in France and Belgium in March 2016.

Evian’s “pack without film” wins the Grand Prix de Stratégie du Design award for design and product packaging.

Direct Print Powered by KHS™ wins the prestigious EDP 2016 award for 'Best Industrial Production Solution' at drupa

European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has awarded interim approval for Nature MultiPack™

Valid until 2019, the EPBP certificate of approval confirms that the Nature MultiPack™ in combination with its specially developed adhesive does not cause any problems during the downstream PET recycling process.

European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has again awarded interim approval for Direct Print Powered by KHS™

The renewed interim approval confirms that Direct Print Powered by KHS™ technology in combination with specially developed inks does not cause any problems during the downstream PET recycling process.

World premiere: Carlsberg launches its “Snap Pack” – the first Nature MultiPack™ solution for cans – in U.K. and Norway

After a period of intensive collaboration the Danish brewer successfully enters first markets with this sustainable packaging solution.

NMP Systems GmbH merges with and into KHS GmbH

The innovative Nature MultiPack™ product matures and becomes part of the KHS product portfolio.

European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) reissues certificate of approval for Nature MultiPack™

The certificate of approval reissued on January 21, 2020, by the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) confirms that in combination with its specially developed adhesive the Nature MultiPack™ does not cause any problems during the downstream PET recycling process up to a market share of 5%.