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Technical innovations for the K 2019

Brückner Maschinenbau is working on a means to make films with the highest possible recycling capabilities producible on film stretching lines.

30 percent thinner PLA films with Reifenhäuser Ultra Flat Plus

Environmentally friendly, bio-based plastics are a possible approach to using plastic in a more sustainable way. By definition, they must be biodegradable.

Reifenhäuser blown film offering benefits for highly profitable FFS film production

Reifenhäuser presented its latest 5-layer blown film line for the production of highly profitable FFS film during Open House at Russian plastics processor KZPM, a specialist manufacturer of polymeric films and flexible industrial packaging.

Interim endorsement for perforated body sleeves for PET bottles

The use of sleeves on PET bottles may lead to errors in identification and reduction of separation of PET bottles by the Near Infrared (NIR) and optical detectors used in waste plastic packaging sorting and recovery plants.

Keep it safe…with Mondi’s FIBC liner films

Liner films for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers can help to reduce the risk of product contamination while also boosting worker safety during handling.

Ampacet innovative solutions for film applications

Ampacet LAMSLIP 754 is a specialty Masterbatch solution designed to provide outstanding and consistent slip properties to laminated film structures for trouble-free converting and packing operations.

20 years of Brückner's Technology Center

Exactly 20 years ago Brückner's Technology Center, on the company premises in Siegsdorf, was opened. Various practical research facilities as well as pilot line and laboratory line are located on 2,900m2.

Using plastic responsibly: Südpack publishes new sustainability report

In its first sustainability report published in 2016, Südpack identified the key areas in which the company was taking action for more sustainability. The second edition of the report now documents the milestones that Südpack has reached since that first report - and the ambitious goals the company has set itself for 2020.

Strategic cooperation in Mexico for flexible packaging machines between Gepp and Amut

With Amut machines, Gepp will produce shrink & wrapping film for beverage items in order to bundle them. "We've been asked to supply a turnkey project to Gepp, including a local support for the installation, training and After Sales Service in the area of Mexico City" says Alberto Rincón, Sales Manager for Latin America area.

Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions

Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions, with next generation of Bag-in-Box technical films.

New FlexFilms e-commerce Website "FLEX-BuzzR"

FlexFilms has launched first of its kind e-commerce website FLEX-BuzzR that will make available complete range of film offerings from its Poland plant to its European Union (EU) customers, at a click of a button.

Avery Dennison presents 'one solution 4 all' digital film - and it’s PVC-free

Among the latest materials science innovations from Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions is a PVC-free wrapping film designed to cover a vast range of different applications.

Amut Dolci Extrusion scored in Malaysia

Amut Dolci Extrusion has recently supplied to EB Packaging SDN. BHD a cast line for the production of stretch film for the factory located in Malaysia. The line is 2000 mm-wide for film configuration in 7 layers.

Mactac presents new printable wrap

New Mactac printable wrap takes performance and durability to new levels

Amcor to acquire US packaging company Bemis

Amcor Limited and Bemis Company, Inc. yesterday announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Amcor will acquire Bemis in an all-stock combination.