Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films: kp FlexiFlow EH 155 R and kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R.
kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R, a polypropylene-based (PP) film, contains more than 93% PP, exceeding current packaging guideline specifications for recyclability. Its polyethylene (PE) counterpart, kp FlexiFlow EH 155 R, features over 95% PE content, setting ‘new benchmark’ for recyclable barrier films.
Francisco Quesada, senior commercial & marketing director, flexibles, at kp, said, “By designing our products with sustainability at the heart, we help food manufacturers to meet increasing consumer and regulatory demands without compromising on quality or efficiency. Our expertise at kp is the reason we’re able to do this so effectively.”
Both films are designed to help reduce plastic waste by up to 75% compared to alternative packaging solutions, while still providing ‘superior’ product protection. kp added that the high-speed capabilities – with kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R achieving speeds of up to 120 packs per minute – ensure they ‘integrate seamlessly’ into existing high speed production lines.
The products are suitable for a range of applications, from fresh meats and cheeses to processed foods and produce.
“As legislation and corporate sustainability initiatives continue to evolve around the world, these new barrier films further cement our position at the forefront of recyclable packaging innovation,” Francisco Quesada added. “By providing options in both PE and PP, we’re ensuring that our customers can select the material best suited to their specific product requirements, and the recycling infrastructure of the markets they’re operating in. We’re not just meeting current standards; we’re anticipating future needs and providing solutions to drive the industry forward.”
