Macro installs 9-layer shrink film lines at adapa Kempten
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.
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SML develops cast MDO-PE films for deep-freeze packaging
SML reports a cast MDO-PE film for deep-freeze packaging that removes lamination, enables up to 50% downgauging and runs at up to 380 m/min, with printing speeds up to 500 m/min; the technology adds precise thickness control and optional EVOH or PVOH barrier layers.
Colines to show fully recyclable PE-barrier pouches at K 2025
Colines has produced fully recyclable stand-up pouches combining a 70 micron PE-barrier film from a nine-layer Polyblown blown line with a 25 micron cast MDO-PE print web stretched 4.8:1. The pouches, printed and converted by Sumer Plastik using ExxonMobil resins, will be presented at K 2025.
Coveris launches monomaterial resealable tray for chilled foods
Coveris has introduced the MonoFlexBP resealable monomaterial tray for refrigerated foods, paired with a PET- and PA-free lidding film for PP trays. The solution targets recyclability, shelf life and compatibility with existing lines.
Südpack groups recyclable snack pouch films as CarbonLite
Südpack has consolidated its recyclable Pure-Line pouch films under the CarbonLite brand, targeting snack applications with mono-material PP and PE structures designed for high recyclability and barrier performance.
Coveris to present recyclable pet food packaging at PATS UK 2025
Coveris will exhibit at Pats UK 2025, presenting recyclable monomaterial and paper-based packaging for dry, wet and snack pet food. New developments include high-barrier monomaterials, lightweight PE bags and PFAS-free options.
Südpack consolidates mono-material films under CarbonLite
Südpack has grouped its PP and PE mono-material tubular pouch films from the Pure-Line into the CarbonLite product family. The films target flowpacks, doypacks and block-bottom pouches with verified recyclability, material savings and a smaller carbon footprint versus multi-material laminates and trays.
Coveris launches monomaterial packaging for tortillas
Coveris has launched monomaterial, thermoformable film packaging for tortillas to replace PA/PP laminates. The MonoFlex Thermoform solution provides the required shelf life and is designed for recycling in a single stream.
Berry launches new alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
ClariPPil bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability vs a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.
Mondi at FachPack 2024
At this year's FachPack, Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging solutions developed through collaboration.
High-performance fillers improve the properties of packaging films
Customers often want to see what they are buying, so in addition to mechanical properties, optical properties also play a major role in packaging films. Additives based on natural minerals are ideal for positively influencing the desired properties of plastic films.
FachPack 2024 is ready for the future
We talked to Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, about the status of preparations for the event in 2024.
