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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 ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ... pack is created (see Figure 10). In order to keep the food product fresh, a high-barrier laminate is needed. SiOx films offer a dedicated solution. Biodegradable PLA Barrier Films Biodegradable ...

Bio Barrier

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2010, Cadbury Uses Innovia Films Metallized NatureFlex NM To Provide High Barrier That’s Biodegradable for Flake Milk Chocolate Cadbury is using NatureFlex NM from UK-based Innovia Films for its Flake brand ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, ... new compostable films can be used in packaging applications such as fresh produce, bakery, dairy, or confectionery and will complement the existing bioplastics used in packaging already.” What's happening ...

Taghleef Industries Enters Bioplastic Market

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2010, ... made from 100% renewable resources. The PLA film can be disposed in an industrial composting facility as it is biodegradable and compostable, according to European standard EN13432, and is said to convert ...

FUJIFILM Dimatix' Schoeppler Takes Top Honors for Talk on Inkjet Progress

(News | New Products)

December 22, 2009, ... technology that can be used in a broad range of applications, from basic coding to graphic communications on a grand scale, and for printed electronics manufacturing, photovoltaics, and assaying biological ...

Film Is Compostable

(New Products)

November 30, 2009, NatureFlex NK compostable film is said to offer biodegradability, compostability, and a moisture barrier approaching that of coextruded OPP. Film is a NatureFlex NK compostable film is said to offer biodegradability, ...

Italian Producer Goes Nuts for High Barrier Film

(News Eclips)

November 01, 2009, Innovia Films’ high barrier compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex NK, has been chosen by an Italian producer, New Factor, to wrap its range of organic nuts and dried fruit – Mister Nut Bio. ...

Renewable Bioplastic Biodegrades

(News Eclips)

August 10, 2009, Telles Mirel performance bioplastic materials, made from renewable resource, plant-derived sugar, are claimed durable in use but will biodegrade at the end of their useful life. LOWELL, MA | Telles Mirel ...

Film Minimizes Environmental Impact of Air Pillows

(News Eclips)

April 12, 2009, ... a proprietary organic additive that accelerates microbial biodegradation without compromising recyclability. EP-Flex Renew doesn’t contain any heavy metals or salts. The product can be transported in ...

Biodegradable Sandwich Wrap Earns Flex-Pack Nod

(News Eclips)

March 30, 2009, ... certification. The package, called the “Hot N Handy Bio-Pouch,” is a specially designed sustainable food service sandwich wrap adopted throughout the US for freshly prepared sandwiches that replaces ...

Bloomer Plastics Converts Custom Films

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, ... clear and natural. The company also can incorporate a number of functional additives, such as ultraviolet inhibitors, anti-static, biodegradable, and fire retardants. Lundgren says Bloomer Plastics' ...