Breathable film scoops top award

A breathable film created by RPC bpi protec has been named winner of a top sustainability award. The X-Hance film scooped the gong in the...

Meat producer switches to recyclable plastic pack solution

PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has teamed up with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film for meat and sausage...

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...

FSC accreditation boosts TCL’s sustainability ethos

TCL Packaging has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible forestry management by achieving Chain of Custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for paper...
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‘Breakthrough’ innovation tipped to transform mechanical recycling of flexible films

SUSTAINABILITY tech specialist Nextek and flexible packaging business Coveris have teamed up to boost the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a 'breakthrough' innovation...

Next generation laminate ‘sets new high bar’ for barrier packaging

CAMVAC, a supplier of metallised and transparent barrier films and laminates, has announced the launch of a 'game-changing' product tipped to maintain high performance...

No shrinking from poultry challenges

DESCRIBED as an ‘industry first’, Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has launched a widely recyclable solution for the whole bird market in conjunction with shrink...

Shrink, wrap and profits roll

A predicted rise in demand for film across the Atlantic could be good news for homegrown manufacturers if the trend is replicated in Europe. AS...
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Plus point: films distributor hails success of digital platform

FILMS distribution business, Plasfilms, part of the Plastribution Group, has reported a growing number of customers adopting its digital self-service platform, Plastribution+. Launched in April...

Film pack specialist makes a mark after moving into apron production

FLEXIBLE film packaging specialist Skymark has developed protective aprons containing antimicrobial technology in response to the national call for help with the shortage of...