AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed flexible packaging specialist Dudley Jones as sales director to drive end applications of its Hydropol polymer.
Dudley has over 30 years’ flexible packaging experience in manufacturing, technical, sales and marketing functions globally for companies including Sonoco, Walki, Constantia Flexibles and Amcor.
At Aquapak, his role will focus on promoting end applications for Hydropol, which is described as a high-performance polymer that enables product design to provide functionality, whilst increasing recycling and reducing plastic pollution, with a focus on paper and barrier applications through extrusion coating, casting or lamination onto other materials.
When extrusion coated or laminated onto paper, Aquapak said Hydropol adds strength and barriers to oxygen, oil and grease, and its solubility allows 100% paper fibre recovery through paper recycling mills.
The biodegradable and compostable solution is already being used in products such as reusable, heat sealable paper mailing bags.
Dudley Jones said, “Aquapak has developed a unique technology in Hydropol, which is recyclable, marine safe, does not form microplastics and can deliver barrier and functionality to paper. This makes the potential applications for Hydropol far reaching and very exciting. From beverages and confectionary, to personal care and home improvements, Aquapak’s technology has the potential to transform flexible packaging as we know it.”
Mark Lapping, CEO at Aquapak, added, “Dudley is joining Aquapak at a time when the demand for new, environmentally-friendly but functional packaging is huge. There are many market segments where Hydropol can provide end-customers with a solution which isn’t available today and help them improve their environmental foot-print without compromising product quality or the end-user experience.”
