Your blister line
has a deadline.
We have the solution.
Rigid → Flexible Packaging Machine Automation
A Europe-based full-line automation integrator that helps spare-parts manufacturers transition from blister packaging solutions to flexible packaging systems within fully automated production environments.
EU Regulation (PPWR)
PVC blisters are not recyclable in standard EU waste streams. Regulation EU 2025/40 applies from 12 August 2026 with no grace period. Non-compliance risks market access across all 27 EU Member States.
Rising Labour Costs
Blister packaging requires manual loading, sealing, and quality checking. Flexible pouch automation reduces headcount from 2 operators to 1, funding the transition through labour savings alone within 18–24 months.
Retailer Mandates
Major European retail networks are already requiring recyclable packaging from their suppliers. Failure to demonstrate a transition plan risks delisting from the largest DIY and automotive aftermarket networks in Europe.
From blister to doypack. Same product. Better packaging.
Blister pack — PVC, non-recyclable, non-PPWR compliant
Pre-made doypack — recyclable, PPWR compliant
From fully manual packaging to an automatic line: 75% less packaging weight, –1 operator.
Sandro Mentasti Srl has manufactured rubber and plastic spare parts for motorcycles and sports under the Ariete brand since 1947. With a B2B distribution network across Europe, they faced a structural challenge: 150 SKU varieties in blister packaging — non-recyclable, labour-intensive, and incompatible with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applying from 12 August 2026. Before DolcePack, the entire process was done entirely by hand with two dedicated operators — vulnerable to staff unreliability and absenteeism, making hourly output difficult to control or standardise.
What convinced Mentasti to choose DolcePack was the ability to design the system around their specific production characteristics. Nothing was off-the-shelf: every phase was defined through continuous dialogue, adapting the configuration to the real demands of the line. A vibratory feeding system was integrated for precise and consistent dosing of the rubber and plastic components, alongside a custom product funnel engineered for perfect dosing into the pre-made pouches. DolcePack remained present through post-commissioning until the entire process had fully stabilized and the team was fully autonomous.
Read the full Ariete / Sandro Mentasti case study“The design happened step by step, with constant back-and-forth. It was always managed one phase at a time — no surprises.”
— Annalisa Mentasti, Director, Sandro Mentasti Srl
“It streamlined mental models and manual processes we had always taken for granted.”
— Annalisa Mentasti, Director, Sandro Mentasti Srl
Variable parts. High SKU count. Blister legacy.
Automotive / Motorcycle
Rubber seals, O-rings, gaskets, filters, brake parts
✓ Ariete / Sandro Mentasti Srl
Garden Accessories
Irrigation fittings, connectors, spray nozzles, spare parts
Sports / Bike
Grips, cables, brake parts, accessories, small components
DIY & Home Improvement
Fixings, anchors, screws, plugs, connectors
From line audit to autonomous production.
Line Audit
We analyse your current packaging operation: SKU count, part dimensions, output requirements, and compliance gaps. No commitment required.
Custom Line Design
We design the complete flexible packaging line for your specific products — including custom tooling for variable dimensions, vision counting, and print module integration.
Installation & Commissioning
Installation runs in parallel with your existing blister line. Production is not interrupted. We commission the new line and stabilise output before any handover.
Post-Commissioning Support
We stay with you until the line is fully autonomous and your team is confident. This is not standard in the industry. It is standard at DolcePack.
Everything you need to know before starting.
What does the PPWR regulation mean for my blister packaging?
How long does a blister-to-flexible transition take?
What is the investment for a DolcePack flexible packaging line?
Can DolcePack handle 150+ SKU varieties and variable part dimensions?
Can I run the transition without stopping my current production?
What is the difference between DolcePack and a standard packaging machinery supplier?
What proof exists that this works for spare parts manufacturers?
Are retailers already requiring recyclable packaging before August 2026?
The Window Is Closing.
The August 2026 PPWR deadline is approaching. Every day without a transition plan is a day closer to non-compliance. Book a free 60-minute line audit — no commitment, no obligation.
Book Your Free Line Audit