Amcor is expanding its portfolio of thermoformed packaging for the ready-meal and dairy sectors, responding to growing demand for solutions that extend product shelf life, enable recycling and support brand image.
Colines ran live blown and cast film extrusion alongside a stretch film converting unit at K 2025, attracting more than 1,000 visitors. Demonstrations highlighted a 9-layer PE barrier pouch film with less than 5% EVOH and cast stretch films with 35% PCR.
Macro Engineering has installed two 9-layer Quadex shrink film lines at adapa Germany Kempten, part of adapa Group, adding EVOH capability alongside existing PvdC solutions.
TotalEnergies and SML will unveil two downgauged polyethylene film solutions for stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications at K 2025. The recyclable films target 30 to 50 percent thickness reductions while maintaining performance.
High-energy radiation can improve the mechanical, thermal, chemical and tribological properties of plastics to such an extent that they can replace metals in some applications.
Ampacet Gastop-Flex has been named a Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 finalist in the category of Product Technology Innovation of the Year.