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Achieving Durable Codes in the Toughest of Conditions

(Coating/Laminating)

April 21, 2021, ... the laser beam. In most cases, it is not possible to use a CO2 laser on polyethylene film. Inkjet coders TIJ coding also has material limitations e.g., its use on non-porous film is challenging under ...

Westlab and ProAmpac Deliver Innovative Recyclable Pouch for Bath Salts

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2021, ... ProActive Recyclable R-1050 film, part of ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability® product offerings. The pouch is considered recycle-ready and approved for polyethylene film collection streams. “Westlab ...

Pregis Announces New Film Converting, Equipment Assembly Facilities to Support Growth of Its Sharp Packaging Systems Brand

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2021, ... nearby East Troy, doubling the number of converting lines. The facility converts multilayer coextruded polyethylene film (which has been blown at its Sussex, Wisconsin facility), into pre-opened bags supplied ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 64 years

(The Back Page)

February 17, 2021, ... a line of polyethylene-coated papers that meet a variety of packaging needs. In airing the subject at a seminar for distributors, Thilmany reviewed the various types of pouches and the requirements of ...

Eco Wrap: World’s First Compostable Industrial Strength Machine Grade Stretch Film, Patent Pending

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2021, ... or protection. Second, Eco Wrap is commercially compostable according to ASTM D6400. Eco Wrap may allow its users to avoid tariffs, fines, and tip fees in areas where polyethylene is prohibited or restricted. ...

Avery Dennison’s Full Film Portfolio Receives APR Recognition

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2021, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials announced its Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) and Polyethylene (PE) films have been recognized to comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) ...

Jindal Films Starts Production of Its Latest Sustainable Packaging Innovation, Ethy-LyteTM BOPE Films, in Europe

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November 16, 2020, ... high density polyethylene (BOPE) films reportedly enable the creation of fully recyclable mono-PE packaging solutions. The solutions are designed to replace OPET or OPA films in lamination with PE sealant ...

TOPAS Advanced Polymers’ Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) Earns Certification as Recyclable Material in Europe

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2020, ...  TOPAS materials are the first cyclic olefin resins in the industry to be deemed recyclable with polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) for film and injection molding uses. TOPAS® COC has reportedly ...

Dow Introduces Its First Recycled Plastic Resin for Shrink Film Applications in North America

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2020, ... Low Density Polyethylene Resin reportedly includes 70 percent certified film-based PCR. By using a high percentage of recycled plastics, this innovation can also help companies reduce their carbon dioxide ...

SABIC Launches Innovative TF-BOPE Film for Frozen Food Packaging

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October 19, 2020, SABIC has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology. SABIC has launched a sustainable packaging ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names Christopher Voght General Manager of the Torayfan® Division

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2020, ... (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films, and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, and corporate ...

Major Global Automaker Launches Pilot Trial of Cortec’s Eco-Corr Film

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2020, ... to develop “green,” sustainable alternatives to conventional polyethylene films. One of its pioneer solutions is Eco-Corr Film, a biodegradable corrosion inhibiting film that contains Cortec’s proprietary ...

KM Packaging Launches Mono Material Polypropylene Lidding Films

(News | New Products)

September 13, 2020, ... film is reportedly designed for recycling around the world, with some countries already having well-developed recycling infrastructures for polyolefin (polyethylene and polypropylene) plastics. KM Packaging’s ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... (PVDC), polyethylene (PE) and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These formulas have been well-optimized over the years to provide strength and protection as well as resistance to factors ...

Avery Dennison First to Certify BOPP Films for HDPE Recycling Under APR Guidance

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2020, ... polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, validation that the labels will separate cleanly from the substrate using standard recycling processes. “We are committed to continually enhancing and validating the recyclability ...

Domino’s New K600i Embellishment Solution

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2020, ... single fluid.  It can be compatible with standard medias including polyethylene, polypropylene and under the right conditions certain coated papers. “This new UV67CL ink for use with our high speed, ...

Gutfried Organic Chicken Meat Sausage in Innovative Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2020, ... different polymers and are produced by the film producer SÜDPACK. BASF supplies the necessary polyamide, SABIC supplies the polyethylene. Both components are based on raw materials that have been recycled ...

Rising to the Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2020, ... Borgerding, who will assist in the assembly of the gowns. The process has involved Mondi Halle extruding a 750 mm-diameter polyethylene film tube that forms the body of the slip-over gown. Mondi Gronau ...

Breaking the Recycling Barrier: Cortec Repulpable Moisture Barrier Paper Stands Apart in VCI Packaging Industry

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June 12, 2020, When it comes to rust preventative packaging for metal parts, most VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) moisture barrier papers are waxed or coated with polyethylene (PE). When it comes to rust preventative ...

How Flexo Printers Can Help Brands With Green Initiatives

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May 21, 2020, ... for printing on unique substrates such as polyethylene, which is recyclable and requires less plastic to produce. Previously, polyethylene and low gauge films could be barriers to quality printing, as ...