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Terphane Barrier Films Improve Shelf Life

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2020, Terphane is proactively addressing the demands of the food industry with its barrier films to improve shelf life and help to guarantee product safety. Terphane is proactively addressing the demands ...

Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, ... In recent times, technological advancements, especially in the area of Bio-derived and Bio-degradable, are transforming the conventional idea of what flexible packaging represent. Real-Life Case Studies ...

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, Toray announces expansions to its BOPP films portfolio at Pack Expo in Chicago. North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is featuring its Torayfan® Over-the-Mountain portfolio ...

Toray Advances Lines of Packaging Films

(Film)

August 31, 2018, ... and ultra-thin offerings, transparent high-barrier, metalized to replace foil, a white pigmented appearance, bio-based materials, integrated sealant technology with improved hermeticity and seal strength, ...

Tekni-Films Barrier Film Suited for Blister Packs

(Flexpack)

May 22, 2018, ... applications. The triplex structure is said to be ideal for applications such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, probiotics, and other related products.  In addition to its clear properties, company ...

Bio4Pack, Futamura Collaborate on Compostable Snack Package

(Bag Pouch)

March 13, 2018, Susainable pack consists of NatureFlex film CUMBRIA, UK | Futamura has collaborated with packaging manufacturer, Bio4Pack, Rheine, Germany, to create a plastic-free compostable crisp pack for German ...

AMI Issues Report on Agricultural Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, ... the use of biodegradable materials or utilizing advanced technologies that enable recycling of those heavily contaminated films where it is economically and environmentally feasible. CONTACT COMPANY ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, ... MET OPP and MET PET films, including several with advanced integrated sealant technology, are readily available to replace foil. The company extrudes and orients its OPP and PET films, which include bio-based ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, ... water-soluble films provide compared to standard plastic films. In addition to reducing overall packaging waste, the films are also considered to be biodegradable, nontoxic, and non-inhibitory. Oliver ...

Toray Films Suited for Medical Packaging

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2017, ... polyester, metallized, and bio-based films, announces the introduction of polyester films for use in gamma irradiation sterilization packaging applications. Lumirror GA10, GA25, and GA66 PET films, which ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, The organic product is made from kraft paper with a biodegradable coating, and is said to better for the soil than plastic ESPOO, FINLAND | Walki, a global producer of technical laminates and protective ...

Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars

(Flexpack)

February 06, 2017, ... for a special packaging solution for its Mars and Snickers chocolate products. Confectionary giant Mars has been in a four-year research & development program with Rodenburg Biopolymers, a Dutch producer ...

Chocolate Bar Wrapper Wins Global Bioplastics Award

(Flexpack)

January 19, 2017, Mondi Solec converts the bio-based film used for Mars and Snickers bars VEGHEL, THE NETHERLANDS | Mars, Rodenburg Biopolymers, and Taghleef Industries have been announced as winners of the 2016 ‘Oscar’ ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... polypropylene, polyester, metallized, and bio-based films, announces the introduction of the Torayfan Over-the-Mountain (OTM) portfolio of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films.  The films, for ...

FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, New blends of Bio-Flex reportedly allow for reduction in thickness for compostable films and aid resource conservation WILLICH, GERMANY | Bioplastic specialist FKuR has developed a new technology—Bio-Flex ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, ... metallized, and bio-based films, announces the introduction of LumiLid XL7AF film, an anti-fog PET lidding film for use with fresh and refrigerated food that is packaged in polypropylene (PP) trays, including ...

Uflex Reports Film with Water and Oxygen Barriers

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2016, ... characteristics of CO2 emitted by the produce. This ensures that the produce in a few cases could be protected naturally from [certain] diseases. [And] it is biodegradable by composting, so it complies ...

Cortec Adds to Biodegradable Line

(Materials)

August 23, 2015, EcoSol water-soluble film is said to provide resistance to both dry powders and liquids and to resist many types of oils ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec announces EcoSol, a water-soluble, biodegradable, polyvinyl ...

PCI Films Issues Study of BOPP Film Market

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2015, ... BOPP Film Market Trends to 2019. In the last five years average compound annual growth rate growth in global consumption of bioriented polypropylene (BOPP) films has averaged 6.2%, almost twice average ...

Toray Lidding Films Have Environmental Benefits

(Materials)

April 19, 2015, LumiLid bio-based, dual-ovenable lidding films are solvent-free and are made with more than 50% renewable feedstocks   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces LumiLid bio-based, ...

BI-AX Corn-Based Film Achieves Price Parity

(Materials)

November 15, 2014, Company reports Evlon compostable biodegradable plastic film, said to keep food fresh, is now comparably priced with petroleum-based products   WINGHAM, ON, CANADA | BI-AX International offers corn-based ...

Ampac Announces Ultra-High-Barrier Film

(Materials)

October 25, 2014, ... are numerous in the healthcare, food, and industrial markets. Applications for the healthcare market include diagnostics, drug delivery, biotech, and medical device markets. Reportedly, Flexi FoilFree ...

Plastic Suppliers Announces Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

September 01, 2014, ... a manufacturer and distributor of bio- and petrochemical-based films, reports the launch of Polyflex transverse direction orientated (TDO), heat-stable oriented polystyrene shrink (OPS) label film. Company ...

Derprosa Films Have Properties to Keep Food Fresh and Safe

(Flexpack)

February 18, 2014, ... and appetizers. Company also offers a biodegradable transparent film that degrades over a period between 18 and 36 months under certain conditions of temperature, light, and humidity. This film is used ...

Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, ... materials for waste bags". The study considered bioplastics, virgin polyethylene, and recycled polyethylene. These conclusions can be reasonably extended to plastic packaging materials. VpCI126 Blue ...

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, ... mechanical strength, and chemical resistance in packaging applications. Increasing use in small but high-growth market areas, such as photovoltaic modules and biodegradable packaging, are also expected ...

Chocolate Wrapped in Compostable Packaging Film

(Film)

January 02, 2013, ... around the world, not just Italy, is promoted by Alce Nero. “We decided to move from standard plastic to a biodegradable and compostable alternative to wrap our chocolate bars. Metallized NatureFlex ...

McCullagh Coffee Launches Compostable Packs Using Natureflex Film

(Flexpack)

November 28, 2012, ... American ASTM D6400, European EN13432, and Australian AS4736 standards for compostable packaging. The wood pulp is sourced from managed plantations. The renewable bio-based content of NatureFlex films ...

Biolin Scientific Contact Angle Meter Is Portable

(Controls)

February 28, 2012, The Theta QC contact angle meter measures adhesion, wettability, printability, and more on plastic films ESPOO, FINLAND | Biolin Scientific announces the launch of Theta QC, said to be the first portable ...

Biosafe Receives Polymer Patent for Antimicrobial

(Coating)

December 12, 2010, The US Patent Office has issued a composition of matter patent to Biosafe, Inc., on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's proprietary antimicrobial technology PITTSBURGH, PA | The US ...