Dow begins production of Enlight Polyolefin Encapsulant Films
The Dow Chemical Company said that it has begun production in Thailand for Enlight Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for use in photovoltaic solar panels.
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IHS Annual World Symposium on Performance Films tackled key business and technology issues
Plastics film processors, converters and users gathered in Düsseldorf on June 20–21, 2012 to listen to experts from materials and technology suppliers, as well as key customers, discuss the latest business and technology trends in the sector.
IHS Chemical World Symposium on Performance Films To Be Held Next Week
Advanced extrusion for making a new generation of high barrier, high strength films, the latest tie-layer technologies for multi-layer films, innovations in water-soluble packaging and more subjects will be cover at the IHS Chemical World Symposium on Performance Films.
Asia's middle class driving BOPP film markets
The BOPP film industry continued to show robust growth during 2011 with demand advancing by 5.5% compared with 2010 to top 6 million tonnes for the first time according to the latest report on the global BOPP film market from AMI Consulting.
World Symposium on Performance Films to Feature Speakers from Dow, LyondellBasell, DuPont, Kraft, and More
World Symposium on Performance Films” is drawing near! This year’s SPF agenda will feature a comprehensive treatment of major sectors relating to the film/sheet industry by a wide breadth of major industry players.
The state of plastics recycling in the United States
A new study released today provides encouraging news about the state of plastics recycling in the U.S.: More than 91 percent of the U.S. population can recycle their plastic bags locally.
Sibur has increased its share in the largest Russian producer of polypropylene film
Sibur has completed a deal to acquire 50% of the chartered capital of Biaxplen LLC, one of the largest Russian manufacturers of biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP).
Pilot project with compostable bags for biodegradable waste successfully completed
The municipal waste management company Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) and BASF have successfully completed a joint pilot project involving the use of organic waste bags made of the biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS.
Back to nature: Film coatings made from whey
Convenience foods are growing in popularity, and the food they contain is usually protected by films based on petrochemicals.
New flexible packaging films launched by LINPAC Packaging
In line with its new ‘Fresh Thinking’ innovation strategy, Europe’s leading multi-material food packaging company, LINPAC Packaging, has launched two new PP films for fresh meat, poultry and fish packaging.
Easter Eggs Stand Out in Renewable, Compostable Stand Up Pouches
Innovia Films’ renewable, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™, won Ganong Bros Limited’s approval, to pack its range of Easter confectionery in stand up pouches.
Klöckner Pentaplast breaks ground for new Chinese production facility
The Klöckner Pentaplast Group announced today that it broke ground on January 18, 2012, for construction of its first manufacturing facility in China.
Specialty packaging films report
The flexible packaging market in Europe is valued at around 20 billion Euros by Andrew Reynolds, the Research Director at Applied Market Information.
Shrink tightening film from Innovia Films wraps Ferrero chocolates
Global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero has selected the shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm OS from Innovia Films to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates.
Stretch and shrink film demand on the rise
Demand for stretch and shrink film in the U.S. is forecast to rise 3.3% yearly to $2.4 billion in 2015, according the latest study from The Freedonia Group, an industry market research firm.
New Lexan* PC films for secure ID cards from Sabic
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions to the challenges of constructing ID cards and security documents with more and thinner layers and complex manufacturing.
Interactive functionality integrated onto existing range of label films
Innovia Films and PragmatIC Printing have successfully integrated printed electronic functionality onto Innovia Films' Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) label substrates.
Klöckner Pentaplast introduces ultra high barrier film
The Pentapharm® film product line has been extended to include Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 barrier films for pharmaceutical packaging applications. Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 film is a two-layer (PVC/ACLAR®) laminated film that provides the highest moisture barrier available in the Pentapharm® ACLAR® product line. Pentapharm® ACLAR® films are offered globally and manufactured throughout the worldwide network of Klöckner Pentaplast production facilities.
Eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials
100% non-toxic and biodegradable: compostable, eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials by the Swiss market leader in flexible packaging solutions – for years the PetroplastVinora Group has pursued a proactive sustainability policy
Innovia Films: a better environment begins at home
Available now from Innovia Films , NatureFlex NVS transparent, cellulose-based compost packaging film has recently been chosen by a consortium of three Dutch exporters, to pack their range of flower bulbs.
Reclosable packaging means responsible packaging
Modern innovations in plastic packaging design for food offer consumers numerous benefits – from convenience to reducing waste and improving hygiene.
New therminox-V EPDM gear pump from Maag
For technical requirements in particular, plastics are being used more and more and undergoing constant development in order to satisfy ever-growing demands.
RF welding creates new alternative for medical fluid bags made with elastomers
Teknor Apex and Genesis Plastics Welding cooperate in applying ecoGenesis technology to the fabrication of fluid delivery, storage, and drainage bags from TPE film.
Plastiroll doubles production of biodegradable film 2010
Finnish packaging material producer Plastiroll Oy believes that biodegradable materials will become increasingly common in the packaging industry.
India imposed blanket ban on plastic bags
The local government of India’s capital, Delhi, has imposed a blanket ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags in the capital city, starting 4 April.
Agricultural films
Plastics have been used to increase food production and conserve water for 50 years in horticulture and agriculture: the demand in this market was 2.8 million tonnes in 2009.
BOPP label films and linerless label applications
Innovia Films, the world leading, innovative producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a new range of films suitable for linerless label applications, RayofaceTM NB.
BIAXPLEN launches production of new kinds of film
The Novokuibyshev-based enterprise BIAXPLEN NC hosted a ceremony for the launching of three new production lines, which should boost output from 26 thsd to 42 thsd tonnes per annum. The total investment in the expansion of the plant’s production facilities exceeds 500 mln rubles.
Uflex Group to invest in Poland
Uflex first European manufacturing project was supported by the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency and will be located in Poland.
NatureFlex film launched at Emballage 2010
Innovia Films has launched a new grade of NatureFlex at Emballage 2010 in Paris.
Borealis and Borouge team up with Teamobility AG to create new horizons in electric vehicle development
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, and its joint-venture in the Middle East and Asia, Borouge, confirmed at K 2010 their plans to be key players in the development of a new generation of lightweight electric vehicles.
SABIC expands random copolymer PP grades
SABIC, a global plastics industry leader, today announced an important expansion of its polypropylene (PP) resin portfolio: two new random copolymer PP grades for cast film and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film applications.
NatureFlex™ NM, has been selected by major confectionery manufacturer, Cadbury
Innovia Films’ metallised, biodegradable material, NatureFlex™ NM, has been selected by major confectionery manufacturer, Cadbury, to wrap its Flake brand in Australasia.
Symphony scores with smart film performance
Symphony Environmental, a British developer of oxo-biodegradable plastics, claims to have achieved a world breakthrough with the first degradable, aluminium-coated multi-layered plastic packaging film, based on its d2w oxo-biodegradable additive.
New film of Novacel
Novacel of France, a specialist in surface protection, has launched the Novacel 9357 range of protective films for use with carpeting and other textiles. This latest range demonstrates the company’s commitment to manufacturing environmentally friendly products, as it is solvent-free and can be recycled or reused.
New barrier designs for wide-neck jars
New monolayer and multilayer designs for hot-fill barrier packaging have been developed for oxygen-sensitive foods such as pasta sauces, salsas, and fruit.