Where the Journey Began
Every company has a starting point. For E-K-S, the journey into the packaging industry began in 1964 with a simple yet effective product: the EKS 964.0 carrying handle.
What started as an entry solution for packaging applications became the foundation for decades of innovation, customer partnerships, and continuous development in carrying and packaging solutions.
Proven Performance Across Generations
The success of the EKS 964.0 is built on a simple principle: a good solution must work reliably.
Since its introduction, the carrying handle has continuously evolved to meet changing market requirements while maintaining its core strengths:
- Reliable and user-friendly handling
- Easy integration into packaging processes
- Cost-effective packaging solution
- Continuous development for more than six decades
These characteristics have made the EKS 964.0 a trusted choice across a wide range of packaging applications.
Tradition Meets Sustainability
As packaging requirements have evolved, so has the EKS 964.0. Today, sustainability and resource efficiency are just as important as functionality and economic performance.
To meet these expectations, the carrying handle is now available in sustainable material options.
Made from 100% PCR Material
One version of the EKS 964.0 is produced from 100% Post Consumer Recycled plastic sourced from recycled beverage carton recycling streams. This approach helps keep valuable materials in circulation and supports responsible resource management.
Part of the E-K-S Bioline® Portfolio
The carrying handle is also available within the E-K-S Bioline® product range, which utilizes renewable raw materials and offers companies additional opportunities to develop more sustainable packaging concepts.
Designed for Circular Economy Principles
The product is developed with recyclability and circular economy objectives in mind. By enabling material recovery and reuse, it contributes to more sustainable packaging systems and responsible resource utilization.
Innovation Often Starts with a Simple Idea
When people think about innovation, they often imagine complex technologies or revolutionary breakthroughs. The story of the EKS 964.0 demonstrates that lasting innovation can begin with a practical idea that continuously evolves over time.
For more than 60 years, this carrying handle has shown how customer focus, continuous improvement, and adaptability can create long-term value.
What once marked E-K-S’s entry into the packaging industry continues to evolve today, serving as an example of how tradition and innovation can successfully go hand in hand.