Contributed by the International Molded Fiber Association The increased use of molded fiber over petroleum-based products is a significant step forward in environmental sustainability and stewardship. Molded fiber products are gaining prominence due to their biodegradable and compostable nature; however, certain molded fiber products require lamination to maintain quality and functionality. To confront this challenge,…
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By Steve Halford, Product Development Technologist at Parkside So much of the modern packaging industry’s focus is on reducing plastic use. This is not without good reason. Today’s packaging market is subject to tightening legislation across the world, aimed at cutting the amount of plastic packaging waste that is produced. Measures like the EU’s Packaging…
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Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer and major producer of BOPP films, is launching a newly developed, uniquely engineered two side coated cavitated film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications which is marketed as Rayoface™ AQBHA. The polypropylene (PP) film offers outstanding printability with a backside coating specifically designed for hot melt pressure sensitive…
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Modeling Technology and Material Advancements Support Circular Packaging Solutions By Bill Pardo, Market Manager, Food Packaging at NOVA Chemicals The durability and versatility of plastic packaging are unmatched by any other material, making them an integral part of the global economy. But plastics are capable of even more. The push for more circular plastic use…
Read More >>Pharmaworks, a ProMach product brand, will debut its new capability to handle recyclable, mono-material packaging films on its blister machines at Interphex booth #2353. In addition to offering their entire fleet of available blister packaging systems ready to run these challenging films, the company will offer upgrades for installed Pharmaworks blister machines in the field and…
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Afula, Israel – December 2023 – Sapir Plastics Industries, a leading manufacturer of stretch films and industrial packages, has announced a new patent for Defender Wrap, a stretch film that contains an anti-bacterial component that destroys bacteria and viruses that come into contact with it. Defender Wrap is a strong and particularly durable stretch film…
Read More >>New barrier papers engineered for packaging applications Pixelle Specialty Solutions (“Pixelle”) today announced the launch of its new ARMOR™ brand of barrier paper solutions, featuring FlexArmor™ for uncoated applications and SelectArmor™ with a coated surface for enhanced printability. The barrier papers portfolio features a wide range of capabilities from oxygen, aroma, and mineral oil barriers…
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Coatings Innovation Plays a Critical Role in Recyclability By Anurag Raj, PPG Customer Sustainability Business Partner, Packaging Coatings Over the last few years, leading consumer brands have made ambitious pledges to reduce carbon emissions to address climate change. Invariably, the transition to more responsible packaging features is one of the key goals on the sustainability…
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Avery Dennison Labels and Packaging Materials took another step today in advancing the circular economy in packaging with the introduction of two machine direction oriented (MDO) film products with post-consumer recycled content. These new films, in addition to other new recycled content facestocks and overlaminates, will be showcased at the Avery Dennison booth at Labelexpo…
Read More >>As shippers and logistics handlers continue to struggle with supply chain delays, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America is introducing the RP System® to protect products from moisture and oxygen damage that can occur during shipping and long-term storage. Manufactured in Japan and introduced for the first time to North America, the RP System is a unique…
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As the bags become more thinner and flimsier, the more carefully they need to be treated. With the new BGX suction cup developed for handling flimsy bags this challenge is outdated. The BGX suction cup is suitable for applications in E-commerce, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Secondary food picking, Fashion, and other industries where bags…
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Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, has launched Enhanced Barrier Metalized BOPP Film specially designed for packaging applications with very high moisture and good oxygen barrier properties and high metal bond. A film specially innovated for applications like flexible packaging…
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Cortec® announced its Eco Wrap® technology for use in countless industrial applications. Eco Wrap is a specialty compostable wrapping film made with certified compostable resin plus a tackifier additive. It has been formulated to run on existing stretch film equipment by simply adjusting the tension setting. Eco Wrap is a great stretch film alternative to conventional polyethylene films…
Read More >>INNOVATIVE COMPOSTABLE packaging manufacturer, TIPA, has announced the launch of its first home compostable, highly transparent laminate for food packaging. The new laminate has the same functionality as TIPA’s world leading T.LAM 607 but is TUV OK Home Compost certified, meaning it can be disposed of in-home composting bins where it will break down leaving…
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Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its new ground-breaking paper pallet wrapping innovation, Advantage StretchWrap, with conventional plastic stretch film wrapping. The full study was conducted by an external consultancy, is ISO-compliant and includes an external critical review. Based on the assumption that both materials are recycled…
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ProAmpac, the leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces its latest addition to the ProActive Sustainability® platform, QUADFLEX® Recyclable. The format utilizes ProAmpac’s R-2000 recyclable laminated mono polyethylene product providing the marketplace a sustainable alternative to multi-material laminates. QUADFELX Recyclable is available in either a side gusseted with flat or pinched bottom stand up…
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Fresh produce packaging innovators StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to boost the retail fresh produce packaging sector. Its newly upgraded portfolio includes lean and fully recyclable easy peel film structures designed to be sealed onto trays or containers housing produce items such as summer fruits, freshly cut fruits…
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Once again, the German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V.) has honored Syntegon with the German Packaging Award – this time in the category “Sustainability”. The jury was impressed by the sustainability and good functionality of the paper-based packaging solution “Blister meets Paper”, which should also appeal to the health- and environmentally-conscious customer in terms of…
Read More >>In a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and other New York State and local government officials, as well as Rochester business leaders, ProAmpac officially opened its new, state of the art Collaboration & Innovation Center. “This is ProAmpac’s new home for product development, rapid sample prototyping and evaluation of new packaging, as…
Read More >>To meet customer demand for sustainable direct thermal printing labels, Neenah announces the market launch of water-dispersible DISPERSA® DT (Direct Thermal), an innovative extension to its popular DISPERSA® portfolio. DISPERSA DT was developed as a sustainable solution for applications such as food rotation labels and reusable plastic container labels. Using the innovative technology developed for…
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