Innovia's polypropylene mono-materials at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
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PP film with up to 60% recycled content for food contact
Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.
New granulate intake unit for extruders from Hosokawa Alpine
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
Brückner Maschinenbau presents film stretching solutions at Chinaplas 2026
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Brückner Maschinenbau will present its latest biaxial film stretching lines, covering solutions for packaging films, battery separators, capacitor films and specialty high-temperature plastics.
Lindner debuts Flexloop solvent cleaning at K 2025
Lindner and Procter & Gamble unveiled Flexloop, a solvent-based extraction step for mechanical recycling, at K 2025. The modular unit targets removal of NIAS, odours, adhesives and inks to enable higher-quality PCR, including film grades for sensitive packaging.
TotalEnergies and W&H with a new recyclable oil and lubricant pouch
TotalEnergies and Windmöller & Hölscher developed a recyclable PE/PA pouch for oil and lubricants with 35% mechanically recycled polyethylene. The 170 μm film, produced on Aquarex water-quenching technology, cuts material use by 83% versus a typical 1-liter HDPE container and will debut at K 2025.
Polyvantis to debut at K 2025 with multi-material showcase
Polyvantis will make its first appearance at K 2025, presenting a booth constructed largely from its own film and sheet materials. The exhibit brings together the Plexiglas and Lexan portfolios under one multi-material offering.
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.
Foamed PP coffee cup developed by SML and KGL
SML and KGL S.A. have developed a thermoformed foamed PP coffee cup for hot-fill applications, combining heat resistance with material savings and PPWR-compliant recyclability.
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.
SML introduces next-generation SmartCast stretch film line
SML has updated its 6-up SmartCast stretch film line, introducing a compact extruder layout, a 1,800 mm chill roll with Smart 3.0 surface and enhanced coreless winding. The company presented the new concept at the K trade fair.
MAS and Siempelkamp launch iQonicTwin PreDensifier
MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction have formed a technology alliance to introduce the iQonicTwin PreDensifier, a solution aimed at stabilizing the recycling of lightweight films and other low‑bulk‑density materials.
