https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/film-21 · 27.07.2026

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Südpack PLA film for packaging herbs and flowers

Südpack is introducing Planova, a PLA-based film for packaging fresh herbs, cut flowers, and potted plants. The material is intended to combine bio-based origin, biodegradability under industrial conditions, and performance properties relevant for retail and horticulture.

2026-07-22 bioplastics

Colines to make 9-layer Polycast line available for trials

From mid-September, Colines will launch a 9-layer Polycast cast film extrusion line at its headquarters in Nibbia for customer trials. The installation will also be offered with short delivery times.

2026-07-17 extrusion machines

Amcor obtains RecyClass certification for Bontite films

Amcor has obtained RecyClass certification for selected specifications of Bontite Sustane stretch film containing post-consumer recycled content. The solution is intended to support customers preparing for changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax from 2027.

2026-07-16 packagings

Global BOPP films market maintains growth

According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.

2026-07-03 packagings

Coveris recognised for print excellence with Gold at FIA UK Awards 2026

Coveris won Gold at the FIA UK Awards 2026 in the surface print on medium web film category. The award went to Tesco Finest Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia packaging, printed at the company’s Burnley site.

2026-06-19 packagings

Colines and No.El. on trends after Interpack 2026

Colines and No.El. summarized their participation in Interpack 2026. The companies indicate that efficiency, sustainability, coreless stretch film and solutions reducing material waste are becoming key topics for the packaging market.

2026-05-19 fairs

Smurfit Westrock tests Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads

During an open house at Smurfit Westrock’s plant in Ibi (Alicante), a new generation of Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads for barrier blown film was presented. The live demonstration reported an output of over 1,000 kg/h at 70 µm thickness and profile accuracy better than ±3% (2σ).

2026-04-24 fairs

Reifenhäuser to showcase Evo Gen3 and Everex lines at Chinaplas

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Reifenhäuser Group will present new generations of blown and flat film lines and solutions for monomaterial packaging. Highlights include higher output, advanced automation and Kdesign blown film cooling technologies.

2026-04-21 fairs

Coveris invests in production capacity in Poland

Coveris is allocating more than EUR 1.8 million to develop its two sites in Poland. The investments include new printing equipment, a bag-making line and film laser perforation technology.

2026-04-15 packagings

NO.EL. and Colines introduce Safe Track film

NO.EL. and Colines have presented Safe Track, a patented solution that improves the detectability of tampering on pallets secured with stretch film. The technology has been tested in offline configurations and is being evaluated for in-line integration on Colines extrusion lines.

2026-04-13 film

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.

2026-03-25 fairs

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.

2026-03-12 packagings