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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ThermofilXP: new PP-GF for shorter cycles and high strength
Sumika Polymer Compounds introduces ThermofilXP, a polypropylene reinforced with 30% glass fibre that combines reduced injection cycle time with enhanced mechanical properties and a controlled carbon footprint.
Three key areas driving the modernization of plastic packaging
Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
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.
Innovia Films BOPP P2G film for fresh vegetable packaging
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
adapa at Warsaw Pack: flexible packaging designed for recycling
At Warsaw Pack Expo 2026, the adapa Group will present flexible packaging solutions made of mono-PE, mono-PP and paper, designed for recycling in the context of upcoming PPWR requirements.
ChemCourier: Early 2026 in Poland’s Polyethylene (PE) Market
In the first week of January 2026, market participants gradually returned to activity after the long Christmas and New Year break. The period was marked by waiting for the first price offers and by analysis of the current market situation.
SKZ develops a testing method for polypropylene recyclates
The SKZ Plastics Institute in Würzburg is conducting a two-year research project to develop a simple method for assessing the quality of polypropylene recyclates using the strain hardening test (SHT).
Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations 2026
Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.
Amcor in food packaging recycling project in Denmark
Amcor has joined the three-year CRISP project, coordinated by the Danish Technological Institute, aimed at developing full-scale circular recycling of rigid PE and PP food packaging from household waste.
Borealis rolls out Borstar Digital Twin program globally
Borealis launches the global rollout of the Borstar Digital Twin program, based on artificial intelligence and virtual replication of polyethylene and polypropylene production processes.
ChemCourier: polypropylene market in Poland – summary and price outlook
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
