SATO Innovates CL4NX Plus Sustainable Cushioning for CO2 Reduction

Another step toward sustainable production with approximately 39% CO₂ reduction per unit.

SATO Corporation is proud to announce that, as of May 2025, its flagship CL4NX Plus industrial label printer, which had previously been shipped with foamed plastic cushioning materials, is now being shipped¹ with environmentally friendly cardboard-based biodegradable cushioning.

Heavy industry is a significant source of global CO₂ emissions and continues to trend upwards, even as industries strive to meet net-zero targets. In manufacturing, emissions are expected to rise by 17% between 2024 and 2050². The SATO Group is committed to reducing our environmental impact across manufacturing and product shipping, which is part of those efforts.

The new cushioning structure includes a honeycomb board attached to the cardboard frame to secure the printer, which is known for its superior strength and shock resistance. We have conducted rigorous quality assurance testing on the reliability of the new materials through drop tests, vibration tests, and compression tests, which show that the new paper-based cushioning enables equally stable and secure packaging of printers on par with petroleum-based materials.

SATO estimates that the new material will deliver a 39% savings of CO₂ emissions per unit³. Based on fiscal year 2023 sales, it is also expected to reduce approximately 8,596 kg of plastic waste annually.

As previously announced, the CL4NX Plus printers are now produced with recycled casing, which contributes to reducing CO2 emissions while having no negative effect on product durability.

1. For products made in Malaysia
2. Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the Manufacturing Sector (CBO, Feb 2024)
3. Based on internal research. Reduction compares the use of cardboard material for cushioning vs foamed plastic.