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Specialty packaging films report

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.

Stretch and shrink film demand on the rise

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

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.

Klöckner Pentaplast  introduces ultra high barrier film

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

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

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.