IBP NEWS
INVENTED FOR BETTER –
ENGINEERED FOR THE FUTURE
THIS YEAR, SIG CELEBRATES THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE INVENTION OF BAG-IN-BOX, A GROUNDBREAKING
INNOVATION THAT HAS BECOME A CORE PART OF THE
COMPANY’S PACKAGING PORTFOLIO.

Originally developed in 1955 by
American chemist, William R. Scholle,
as a safer, less expensive, and more
convenient solution for transporting
and storing industrial liquids, bag-
in-box quickly gained traction across
multiple industries, particularly food
and beverage. Following the acquisition
4 of Scholle IPN in 2022, bag-in-box
has evolved into a fully integrated
packaging system offering for SIG.

SIG is the global leader in bag-in-box
production with manufacturing facilities
on five continents and delivering
integrated systems worldwide.

Together with a unique portfolio that
includes aseptic and chilled carton,
and spouted pouch solutions, SIG
has become a significant player in
global food and beverage packaging
across a wide range of categories,
channels, and use occasions.

Packaging Innovation Turned
Industry Standard
Decades of experience and a deep
industry understanding have turned
the bag-in-box innovation from 1955
into an integrated packaging system,
including films, fitments, and patented
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025