Innovative film technologies for flexible packaging
Exxonmobil Chemical introduces innovative film technologies for flexible packaging.
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NorCell receives German Packaging Award
The German Packaging Award has been awarded to Nordenia's innovative NorCell film.
NorShield: the highlight is the Inner Film
The NorShield product family is happy to welcome a new member: NordeniaInternational AG is now presenting a further innovative form of corrosion protection on the basis of a volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI).
Dow begins production of Enlight Polyolefin Encapsulant Films
The Dow Chemical Company said that it has begun production in Thailand for Enlight Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for use in photovoltaic solar panels.
IHS Annual World Symposium on Performance Films tackled key business and technology issues
Plastics film processors, converters and users gathered in Düsseldorf on June 20–21, 2012 to listen to experts from materials and technology suppliers, as well as key customers, discuss the latest business and technology trends in the sector.
IHS Chemical World Symposium on Performance Films To Be Held Next Week
Advanced extrusion for making a new generation of high barrier, high strength films, the latest tie-layer technologies for multi-layer films, innovations in water-soluble packaging and more subjects will be cover at the IHS Chemical World Symposium on Performance Films.
Asia's middle class driving BOPP film markets
The BOPP film industry continued to show robust growth during 2011 with demand advancing by 5.5% compared with 2010 to top 6 million tonnes for the first time according to the latest report on the global BOPP film market from AMI Consulting.
World Symposium on Performance Films to Feature Speakers from Dow, LyondellBasell, DuPont, Kraft, and More
World Symposium on Performance Films” is drawing near! This year’s SPF agenda will feature a comprehensive treatment of major sectors relating to the film/sheet industry by a wide breadth of major industry players.
The state of plastics recycling in the United States
A new study released today provides encouraging news about the state of plastics recycling in the U.S.: More than 91 percent of the U.S. population can recycle their plastic bags locally.
Sibur has increased its share in the largest Russian producer of polypropylene film
Sibur has completed a deal to acquire 50% of the chartered capital of Biaxplen LLC, one of the largest Russian manufacturers of biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP).
Pilot project with compostable bags for biodegradable waste successfully completed
The municipal waste management company Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) and BASF have successfully completed a joint pilot project involving the use of organic waste bags made of the biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS.
Back to nature: Film coatings made from whey
Convenience foods are growing in popularity, and the food they contain is usually protected by films based on petrochemicals.
