We were lucky to catch up with Andrew Meyer recently and have shared our conversation below.

Andrew, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard

AeroFlexx is a packaging supplier startup delivering sustainable solutions that are revolutionizing liquid packaging for small businesses and emerging brand names to large MNCs.

AeroFlexx’s packaging innovation is what differentiates us from the industry standard. AeroFlexx is advancing eco-friendly packaging with an innovation that combines the best features of flexible and rigid bottles into one — the AeroFlexx Pak (“Pak”). The Pak combines the lightness and durability of flexible packaging while functioning like rigid packaging. By integrating tailored rigidity and flexibility, it leverages the convenience of a conventional bottle and the squeeze functionality of flexible packaging. The Pak offers numerous benefits for consumers, such as signature dispensing engineered to elevate the packaging experience. The packaging’s ergonomic features are built into the packaging experience, enabling ease of use and functionalities that aren’t accomplished by a traditional bottle.

As global laws and regulations go into place requiring stricter environmental compliance, brands will demand packaging suppliers to help accelerate their sustainability commitments without sacrificing the consumer experience and adding costs to their bottom line.

Source reduction, one of the most immediate and impactful approaches for reducing a product’s environmental impact, is an essential strategy in AeroFlexx’s development. AeroFlexx uses up to 70% less virgin plastic in the manufacturing and production process. By incorporating up to 50% recycled content, AeroFlexx can reduce virgin plastic by up to 85% less compared to a traditional rigid bottle alternative.

AeroFlexx’s source reduction yields up to 83% less waste to landfills, 73% less water use, and 69% GHG reduction. Our overall production process enables us to reduce upfront plastic usage and lower packaging waste and overall emissions.

Furthermore, AeroFlexx drives significant supply chain savings that are not available with rigid bottles, caps, and labels. Right off the production line, the AeroFlexx Pak is hermetically sealed, tamper-proof, and ready for omnichannel distribution. The AeroFlexx Pak enables prep-free shipping, no extra packing materials are needed, place it in an envelope or box and it will arrive in perfect condition and save all the unnecessary waste and dunnage used today when shipping liquids.

Our commitment to innovation drives the continuous development of the Pak for different sizes, shapes, and product applications to meet brand and market demands for the future.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination with the potential of new and emerging technologies. In my first job out of graduate school, we were starting up a first of its kind chemical plant with technology the world had never seen before. What I didn’t realize at the time was that experience actually drove my entrepreneurial spirit in such a way that it didn’t take me long to find my desired career path in venture-backed startup companies.

When I discovered AeroFlexx, the potential of this packaging innovation was clear to me from the start.

With the airframe technology and self-sealing valve integrated into the packaging itself, consumers experience the functionalities of both controlled and precision dispensing. Together, the airframe and self-sealing valve prevent leaks, meaning less mess and less waste.

There are the features that exemplify AeroFlexx’s innovative edge:

Airframe Technology: The airframe technology is built into the packaging, protecting products while ensuring the Pak keeps its shape, durability, and rigidity throughout the packaging lifecycle, including end of life recycling.

Flexibility: AeroFlexx Paks are made of flexible material so they are squeezable with a packaging design that reduces plastic used upfront.

Self-Sealing Valve: The self-sealing valve provides the benefit of leak resistance. If the packaging is turned upside down or falls to the ground, the airframe and valve secure it.

Precision Dispensing: With the squeeze of one hand, the package’s contents are released with controlled, precision dispensing, enhancing the consumer experience.

Scaling globally, we’re changing the landscape of how to achieve sustainability and commercializing this technology to build and supply solutions for brands, consumers, and the planet.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Broad market adoption has helped us build our reputation as we’re starting to see adoption internationally. We recently partnered with Chemipack, a company that supplies liquid products and innovative production solutions in Poland, and announced a joint-venture with Dynapack, a leading package supplier in the ASEAN region. We are uniquely positioned to grow with industry demand, presenting the potential to scale exponentially. Both partnerships are broadening the expansion of the global AeroFlexx footprint.

We are addressing global legislation for environmental causes with eco-friendly packaging solutions. By sharing advancements in packaging and the latest transformative technologies, we hope to inform brands industrywide. Now commercializing, we’re able to impact outcomes that facilitate sustainability on a global scale with immediate impact.

How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?

We build brand loyalty through the trustworthiness of our packaging and traceability.

Today, counterfeiting has become a prevalent problem for brands in some of the regions we supply packaging for – in fact, the annual estimate of global economic loss from counterfeiting is $500 billion with the projected annual loss of brand revenue at $250 billion. We help counter this issue by providing anti-counterfeit support for brand protection.

Product safety and security are immensely important. The products we supply are protected by AeroFlexx’s hermetically sealed, tamperproof packaging straight off the production line. Because Paks can only be produced using highly controlled and proprietary production equipment, they’re incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to replicate in today’s market – this is paramount for ensuring brand integrity.

To keep in touch with clients, we communicate with them regularly to understand their needs and adapt accordingly.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://aeroflexx.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeroflexx/
• Twitter: https://x.com/aeroflexx
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCms55kjV1fdXyI-Fm4oaktQ