Origin Materials and Hordijk Partner to Scale Sustainable PET Bottlecap Production in Europe

Origin Materials and Dutch packaging manufacturer Royal Hordijk Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to mass-produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottlecaps, marking a significant step in advancing circular packaging solutions across the European market.

California-based Origin Materials, a Nasdaq-listed technology company focused on the development of sustainable materials, will collaborate with Hordijk to operate high-speed production lines known as CapFormer at Hordijk’s facilities in the European Union. These production lines will convert PET sheet—extruded by Hordijk—into lightweight and tethered caps intended to support recyclability and compliance with EU single-use plastics regulations.

“Hordijk combines expert manufacturing, a robust base of operations in Europe, and significant global reach,” said John Bissell, CEO of Origin Materials. “Further, Hordijk brings PET extruders and extrusion expertise to our operations that can drive capital cost efficiency for CapFormer lines. We look forward to producing billions of PET caps together and carrying packaging forward to its next evolution.”

With over a century of experience in packaging innovation, the family-owned Hordijk Group serves clients in more than 25 countries across the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and horticultural sectors. The company has invested significantly in sustainable materials and design, aligning with growing regulatory and market demands for mono-material packaging solutions.

Rik Hennink, CEO of Hordijk, emphasized the alignment between the two companies’ objectives: “At Hordijk, we believe the future of packaging is circular, and we are committed to innovation and reducing environmental impact. Partnering with Origin to mass produce PET bottlecaps and investing in extrusion to scale production aligns with our mission and roadmap.”

The initiative targets a global caps and closures market valued at over $65 billion, aiming to improve recyclability through material simplification and mechanical performance enhancements. PET caps, when tethered and mono-material, are positioned as a practical solution to upcoming regulatory requirements, particularly in the EU where tethered closures for single-use plastic bottles will become mandatory.

Origin’s broader mission includes the transformation of carbon from renewable biomass into specialty materials used across packaging, textiles, automotive, and other sectors. Its patented biomass conversion platform underpins its material innovations, including PET caps and closures.

The companies will jointly develop and operate production capabilities to address growing demand from brands seeking sustainable packaging that meets circular economy goals while maintaining shelf stability and performance.