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NOVA Chemicals Introduces Polyethylene Grades Incorporating Next-Generation Non-Fluorinated Polymer Processing Aid

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September 22, 2025, NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate next-generation non-fluorinated polymer processing aid (NF-PPA). NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced ...

CASE STUDY: ExxonMobil Signature Polymers Partners With Chengdu Boshikerui on Metallized Polyethylene Film With Simplified Lamination Structure and Superior Barrier Performance

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August 27, 2025, ... PET, which can be incompatible with polyethylene, leading to poor adhesion, weak barrier performance, and high friction during processing.  To overcome these limitations, ExxonMobil applied its advanced ...

ExxonMobil Introduces New Series of Low Density ExceedTM XP 7 Performance Polyethylene Grades That Deliver “Never Seen Before” Levels of Performance

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September 28, 2021, ExxonMobil has developed a new series of ExceedTM XP performance polyethylene (PE) grades that deliver remarkable mechanical performance with a combination of low density and fractional melt index (MI). ...

AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, The PE film industry remains strong, but there are challenges ahead, says a study by Applied Market Information BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) reports the polyethylene film industry ...

Freedonia Report Covers World Polyethylene

(Materials)

November 10, 2014, Global demand for PE resins is expected to reach 99.6 million metric tons by 2018, with Asia/Pacific continuing as the fastest growing market   CLEVELAND, OH | According to World Polyethylene, a ...

Dec. 7-9: AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 Will Focus on North American Industr

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November 21, 2004, AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 will take place December 7-9, 2004 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will provide a detailed look at developments in the North American PE film industry, the ...

A New Enhanced Polyethylene for Extrusion Coating and Laminating

(The Place)

July 31, 2003, Application: Using metallocene catalyst technology provides an enhanced polyethylene with excellent heat sealing performance in extrusion-coated and extrusion-laminated constructions. PEER-REVIEWED TECHNICAL ...

High Clarity Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Packaging Applications

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, Application: A new polyethylene combines good stiffness, clarity, and toughness for demanding applications. Email the author(s) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Following is an expanded summary of a complete ...

Vinyl film eliminates layer of polyethylene

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, An Aclar-laminated rigid-vinyl film eliminating the middle layer of polyethylene is available for high-barrier pharmaceutical applications from Klockner An Aclar-laminated rigid-vinyl film eliminating ...

Films utilize capacity of cast polyethylene

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, ... cartridges have been introduced by Web Technologies, Oakville, CT. Copy-Pat films are a custom-engineered laminate of metallized polyester and black heat-sealable polyethylene that offers a low moisture-vapor-transmission ...

Canadian firm constructs pilot polyethylene plant

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, A Canadian petrochemical and plastic supplier announced plans to construct a $20 million (Canadian) polyethylene pilot plant.Novacor Chemicals Ltd., Calgary, A Canadian petrochemical and plastic supplier ...

Enercon Helps Summit Films Achieve Peak Blown Film Production on W&H Line

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March 1, 2026, ...  The corona treater for the W&H line has a treat width up to 87” and relies on a 20kW Compak™ Pro power supply capable of treating both lay flat sides of their polyethylene films up to 500 fpm. Width ...

ProAmpac Pushes the Limits of Fiber Packaging with New High Barrier Packaging Innovation Platform

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February 25, 2026, ... away from traditional non-recyclable high-barrier multilayer structures, such as paper/foil, paper/metalized polyethylene terephthalate (METPET), and certain film laminations. The RP-2000 platform provides ...

Measuring Flexible Packaging Film Thickness the Right Way

(Film Mfg.)

February 23, 2026, ... (BOPP), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Cast Polypropylene (CPP), Nylon, or multi-layer barrier structures, small differences in gauge can create significant downstream effects. A few microns can change ...

Roll Blocking: Root Cause & Solutions

(Converting Expert)

February 23, 2026, ... film rolls. These factors will have application for other web substrates.  We will look at seven factors for film. 1. Surface Chemistry  Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE) and polypropylene (PP, BOPP) are ...

The Truth About Mono-material Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 23, 2026, ... in resin technology have made mono-material packaging possible for popular flexible packaging formats like bags and pouches. Polyethylene (PE), known for its versatility, performance, and cost effectiveness, ...

Six Reasons Food Brands Switch to Flexible Pouches

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February 17, 2026, ... pouches are designed to be lightweight and compact, they send less material to landfills. Made from lighter and thinner materials, such as polyethylene (PE), they have been found to generate 70% fewer ...

Collaborators Develop Power Pre-Stretch Film Solution

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February 15, 2026, ... Key components of the multilayer design include: Exceed™ m 3518 & Exceed™ Tough m 3812: Nanolayer combination of metallocene polyethylene delivering a balance of toughness and stretchability. Exceed™ ...

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Partners Create High-Performance, Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging

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January 27, 2026, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), B&B, and Henkel to develop a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pouch solution. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated ...

Flexible Plastic Bags Packaging Market worth $76.63 billion by 2030

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January 5, 2026, ... These solutions integrate next-generation materials such as multi-layer polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), barrier laminates, and recyclable mono-material films, alongside innovations in high-definition ...

Eye Candy Begins with Engineering

(Coating)

December 30, 2025, ... and convertible and where possible, comply with circularity, recyclability and plastic usage reduction strategies (mono-web.) Sustainable Materials Polyolefin mono-materials: polyethylene (PE) and ...

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Partners Develop Ultra-Thin, Recyclable Bread Bags

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December 7, 2025, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers partnered with BW Converting and Hosokawa Alpine to create a thinner, mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution using Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) technology. ExxonMobil ...

Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a Division of Sigma Plastics Group, Collaborate to Deliver Certified Circular Packaging Solutions

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November 6, 2025, Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, have entered a commercial collaboration that enables the use of ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for food-grade flexible packaging. ...

Pouch Packaging: The Flexible Film Converter’s Opportunity

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November 2, 2025, ... perform on high-speed lines. Common materials include: PE (Polyethylene): Flexible, sealable and often used in mono-material pouches. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Provides strength, clarity ...

Mono-material Packaging Manufacturers Face Costly Challenges from Unmanaged Static, Warns Meech

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September 24, 2025, ... U.S. food brands had adopted polyethylene (PE) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based mono-material films. In addition to improving recyclability, mono-material strategies can help manufacturers cut ...

Dow Unveils an Alternative to Fluoropolymer-based Polymer Processing Aids for Film Packaging

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September 22, 2025, ... and die lip buildup suppression in linear low density polyethylene grades, leading to high quality films.  A reliable PPA for a changing industry  "Historically, fluoropolymer-containing PPAs worked ...

Fresh-Lock® Closures Launches Two Next-Gen Sliders for Safer and More Accessible Flexible Packaging

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September 18, 2025, ... Ergo Ultra technology combines a contoured, easy-grip polyethylene slider design with a smooth, reliable polyethylene track. Made with recyclable materials, Ergo Ultra supports mono-material pouch solutions ...

Developing Next-Generation VpCI® Sustainable Films

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2025, ... advances in sustainable VpCI® film development is the emphasis on recyclability. Many VpCI films are made from polyethylene, which means they can be easily recycled using the systems we already have in ...

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation Collaborate to Deliver Certified Circular Film Solutions

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September 8, 2025, ... films, have entered a commercial agreement through which Shell Polymers delivers ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for CNG to use in high-performance flexible packaging for its customers. The collaboration ...

NOVA Names Interim SVP, PE Sales and Marketing

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August 28, 2025, Sarah Marshall is Interim Senior Vice President of PE Sales and Marketing for NOVA Chemicals’ polyethylene business Sarah Marshall is Interim Senior Vice President of PE Sales and Marketing for NOVA ...