Compostable films specialist expands production capacity

FUTAMURA, a supplier of cellulose films, casings and non-wovens, has announced it is making a 'significant' investment in a new production line at its...

API parent company completes Dunmore acquisition

Steel Partners Holdings, the parent company of UK-based API Group, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the specialty coated film manufacturer, Dunmore...
Stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag

Films deliver ‘substantial’ material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag products

POLYMER producer TotalEnergies and SML, an Austrian specialist in extrusion technology, have teamed up to develop two films designed to enable material savings in...

Stronger and thinner film cuts wrapping costs

THE development of film materials that allow the use of stronger yet thinner films for wrapping pallets is enabling cost savings for end users....

YPS to demonstrate compostable shrink film

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) will be demonstrating compostable shrink film at this year’s Empack exhibition. The company revealed it will show the 'excellent' finish achievable,...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

Tamper-evident tape solution marks ‘exciting milestone’

FUTAMURA and Tamperguard have teamed up to develop a tamper-evident tape utilising Futamura's renewable and compostable NatureFlex film. The tape features 'advanced' security elements that make...

Organic apple supplier chooses compostable packaging

AUSTRALIAN organic apple supplier R&R Smith has announced its adoption of TIPA’s home compostable solution to package 1.5kg bags of Pink Lady and Royal...
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Film manufacturer reports sustainability progress

SÜDPACK has released its latest report highlighting progress in the firm's sustainability journey. The film manufacturer has documented progress across three core areas: circular economy,...

New ‘recycle-ready’ thermoforming films launched for meat and dairy goods

AMCOR has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal recycle-ready thermoforming films for meat and dairy products. Suitable for fresh and processed...