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Klöckner Pentaplast introduces ultra high barrier film

The Pentapharm® film product line has been extended to include Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 barrier films for pharmaceutical packaging applications. Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 film is a two-layer (PVC/ACLAR®) laminated film that provides the highest moisture barrier available in the Pentapharm® ACLAR® product line. Pentapharm® ACLAR® films are offered globally and manufactured throughout the worldwide network of Klöckner Pentaplast production facilities.

2011-10-18

Eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials

100% non-toxic and biodegradable: compostable, eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials by the Swiss market leader in flexible packaging solutions – for years the PetroplastVinora Group has pursued a proactive sustainability policy

2011-08-19

Innovia Films: a better environment begins at home

Available now from Innovia Films , NatureFlex NVS transparent, cellulose-based compost packaging film has recently been chosen by a consortium of three Dutch exporters, to pack their range of flower bulbs.

2011-06-28

Reclosable packaging means responsible packaging

Modern innovations in plastic packaging design for food offer consumers numerous benefits – from convenience to reducing waste and improving hygiene.

2011-06-14

New therminox-V EPDM gear pump from Maag

For technical requirements in particular, plastics are being used more and more and undergoing constant development in order to satisfy ever-growing demands.

2011-06-13

RF welding creates new alternative for medical fluid bags made with elastomers

Teknor Apex and Genesis Plastics Welding cooperate in applying ecoGenesis technology to the fabrication of fluid delivery, storage, and drainage bags from TPE film.

2011-06-07

Plastiroll doubles production of biodegradable film 2010

Finnish packaging material producer Plastiroll Oy believes that biodegradable materials will become increasingly common in the packaging industry.

2011-04-22

India imposed blanket ban on plastic bags

The local government of India’s capital, Delhi, has imposed a blanket ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags in the capital city, starting 4 April.

2011-04-11

Agricultural films

Plastics have been used to increase food production and conserve water for 50 years in horticulture and agriculture: the demand in this market was 2.8 million tonnes in 2009.

2011-03-15

BOPP label films and linerless label applications

Innovia Films, the world leading, innovative producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a new range of films suitable for linerless label applications, RayofaceTM NB.

2011-03-15

BIAXPLEN launches production of new kinds of film

The Novokuibyshev-based enterprise BIAXPLEN NC hosted a ceremony for the launching of three new production lines, which should boost output from 26 thsd to 42 thsd tonnes per annum. The total investment in the expansion of the plant’s production facilities exceeds 500 mln rubles.

2011-02-21