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The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, ... around 70 percent of the material is either Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) and that 20 percent is mixed plastic and aluminium foil plastic laminates. Currently the PE fraction is down-cycled to ...

New Cast Polypropylene Film for Lamination

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, Innovia Films latest development is Propacast™ KF a clear cast polypropylene film that has been specifically designed as a lamination solution for HFFS, VFFS and lidding applications. Innovia Films ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches a New, 8.7-Meter Polypropylene Film Line

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2021, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces that its Torayfan® Division’s new, state-of-the-art, 8.7-meter, five-layer, in-line coating polypropylene film line with automated slitting Toray Plastics ...

KM Packaging Launches Mono Material Polypropylene Lidding Films

(News | New Products)

September 13, 2020, Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has launched a new range of mono-polymer material lidding films, made from polypropylene (PP), that is designed for recyclability. Global ...

Colines Speaks at Polypropylene 2006

(Archive)

August 01, 2006, Colines will give a talk on PP Bubble Guard at Polypropylene 2006. PRESS RELEASE ITALY—Colines will give a talk on the PP Bubble Guard process and product September 27, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. during Polypropylene ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, ... it into virgin-quality recycled polypropylene resin. 1-5 Source: https://www.towardspackaging.com/insights/flexible-packaging-market About the Author Swapna Gawale is a seasoned research consultant ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... (PET), Metallized Polypropylene (MPP) Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) and Nylon (PA) are the most common materials creating many of the laminate structures used in ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... moment of eye contact. Consider confectionary, particularly chocolate, an important sector for flexible packaging. Oriented polypropylene is highly valued for some applications. It can, for example, ...

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

(Bag Pouch)

April 21, 2024, ... products in the U.S.; LEADING CPG PERSPECTIVE FROM FLAVOR MAKERS: "Exploring Innovation with Retortable Mono-Material Polypropylene with High Properties," presented by Kenji Kawasaki, Technical Sales ...

UFlex Begins Commercial Production of Poly-Condensed Polyester Chips in Panipat, India, and a CPP Packaging Film production in Russia

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ...  successfully  commenced  commercializing  poly-condensed polyester chips at its manufacturing facility in Panipat, India. In addition, it announced the commissioning of a 6.5-meter-wide Cast Polypropylene ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... look at label suppliers, as one example. Labels can be made from pulp-based paper, synthetic materials such as vinyl, polyester, polypropylene or other plastics, or films/special synthetics. Not only must ...

Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... oriented polypropylene. Films such as oriented polypropylene (OPP) films when surface treated are often suitable for conversion with water-based inks, adhesives and cold seal, as well as with heat-activated ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... remains the dominant material, with 96 percent of converters responding to the survey saying they use PE. Polypropylene and polyester are the next most frequently used categories. According to the report, ...

Finish Thompson Inc. Highlights DB10 Sealless Plastic Centrifugal Pumps for Pulp and Paper Applications

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2024, ... polypropylene or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) construction, and powerful neodymium magnets mounted to the motor shaft on every model. Featuring a sealless mag drive and a replaceable shaft and bushing, ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Static-Beat)

January 14, 2024, ... Vsplice should not exceed ±0.5 volts per micron of web thickness. For example, when running 2 mil (50 um) thick polypropylene, Vsplice should not exceed ±25 volts. Use an electrostatic fieldmeter to measure ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... for tapes run the gamut of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There ...

At IPPE Show, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Fiber-Based Cartons and Other Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Eggs, Meat & Poultry

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2024, ... recent government-led efforts to eliminate conventional polystyrene trays. A prime example is the launch of the company’s foam polypropylene (PP) trays. These trays are a durable, lightweight, heat-resistant, ...

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, ... sustainability without affecting product performance, the tubes are available in a low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and a polypropylene (PP) versions. Also at ADF, ...

Pouches 101

(Bag Pouch)

December 03, 2023, ... as polypropylene or polyethylene, the typical stand-up bag or pouch is far more complex than what a consumer sees, regardless of what’s inside. From logistical motives, to freshness concerns, to sustainability, ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... on converting lines.” Stronger nonwovens webs incorporate synthetics such as polyester and polypropylene made in other processes, from hydroentangling and spunlacing to needlepunch equipment. Again, ...