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Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... has announced the extension of its award-winning low density, floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve that is a sustainable alternative for existing materials that are detrimental to recycling. “We are ...

Combining Exceed XP and ExxonMobil PP Delivers Polyolefin Films with Extreme Performance and High Temperature Resistance

(News | New Products)

October 16, 2019, Combining Exceed XP and ExxonMobil PP delivers polyolefin films with extreme performance and high temperature resistance ExxonMobil has created a pioneering technology by blending its Exceed™ XP ...

Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules

(Flexpack)

August 17, 2010, The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs MIDLAND, MI | The Dow ...

Intl. Polyolefins Conference Addresses Catalyst, Additive Developments

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2010, The International Polyolefins Conference, sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and scheduled for February 21-24 in Houston, will offer a talk by Dr. Jinliang Qiao on programs in polyolefin ...

Dow Chemical Increases Prices on Polyolefin Elastomers

(Archive)

July 23, 2007, Effective August 1, 2007, Dow Chemical and Dow Chemical Canada will raise prices of all grades of Engage polyolefin elastomers in North America. PRESS RELEASE MIDLAND, MI—Effective August 1, 2007, Dow ...

Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... and white pigmented films. Manufacturers of film grade polyolefins and the downstream fabricators of film products often look for new advances in polymer stabilization to ensure that they can provide ...

APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners Announced to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2025, ... in plastic standardization activities. Her contributions have been instrumental in developing the APR Design® guidance for rigid polyolefins, ensuring alignment with industry practices for package design, ...

Nextek and Coveris Join Forces to Revolutionize Mechanical Recycling for Food-grade Plastic Film

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2025, ... Together, they aim to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films. This collaboration builds on Nextek's success in winning the 'Circular ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... packaging. Their compatibility with polyolefins used in the new mono-material designs facilitates traditional recycling methods for plastic-based packaging, while controlled cross-linking can release fibers ...

Siegwerk introduces NC-free toolbox for the design of high-performing and recyclable flexible packaging solutions

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2025, ... standard, have already adapted their regulations for polyolefin packaging structures, further restricting the use of NC content in packaging. “Here, our NC-free toolbox comes into play. The new set of ...

Path to Sustainability According to Nordmeccanica

(Coating/Laminating)

December 04, 2024, ... words a regulated percentage of the mass of the packaging needs to be made of the same material. There are multiple approaches: The mono-polyolefin involves both PE and PP; some of the mechanical properties ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... - Innovative packaging structures, including polyolefin-based mono-materials, are being developed to comply with new EU directives on packaging construction and recycling. These structures, when combined ...

From the Tosaf development laboratory: PFAS-free additives for the plastics industry

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, Tosaf, a globally active manufacturer of additives, compounds, and color masterbatches for the plastics industry, has developed processing aids for the extrusion of polyolefins that do not contain fluoroelastomers. ...

At Paris Packaging Week, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase More Sustainable Aerosol Gaskets, Dip Tubes, Liners and Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2023, ... Week. At its Stand S40, the company’s offerings will range from recyclable outer gaskets, PCR-derived dip tubes, and easy-open liners to lightweight liners and PFAS-free polyolefin tubes. Recyclable ...

At CPHI Barcelona, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Automatic Filler-Sealer for Single-Dose Plastic Vials

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Bringing the Power of Dow Innovation to Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... 7007 Wash-Off Label Adhesive, which is Dow’s second product launch at Labelexpo Europe, enables separation of polyolefin-based (PE, PP) filmic labels from PET bottles for enhanced PET recycling. Additional ...

Dow Wash-off Label Adhesive Recognized for Sustainable Package Design

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2023, ... filmic label (GPFL) adhesives, while allowing for better recycling. As shown in testing trials, INVISUTM 7007 wash-off label adhesive allow for polyolefin-based (PE, PP) filmic labels to be separated during ...

At Pack Expo, TekniPlex Healthcare to Give Feature Presentation on Narrowing Sector’s Sustainability Disparity

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2023, ... is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed blister + lidding combination is certified as recyclable– ...

At Connect in Pharma, TekniPlex Healthcare to Present Forward-looking Approaches to Latest Sustainability & Recyclability Packaging Regulations

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Sustainable Ink, Coating and Adhesive Solutions at Flexo & Labels Summit 2023

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2023, ... offset inks, coatings and opaque flexo whites demonstrate their functionality and flexibility in both mono-material laminates and mono-layer polyolefin packaging, benefiting from the high temperature and ...