Film set for starring role at ICE Europe 2019

ICE Europe 2019 will devote a section of the show to special films, organisers of the international exhibition for the converting industry have announced. Digitalisation and...

Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films

AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant 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....

New tech gives Scots firm the EDGE in sustainable packaging quest

A Scottish business involved in food safety and reducing un-recyclable plastic waste has won an £80,000 award to help take it to the next...

Report highlights ‘transformational’ period for BOPP film sector

THE BOPP film industry has undergone a 'transformational couple of years', according to a new report published by AMI. The material is said to have...

Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material. The protective...

‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio

AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology. The label manufacturer...
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Film manufacturer improves EcoVadis score

FILM manufacturer SÜDPACK has improved its EcoVadis score in its latest audit. The business scored 85 out of 100 points, placing it among the top...

Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move

BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...

Packaging specialists team up on new circular solutions

TIPA has announced it has teamed up with Aquapak Polymers to deliver a range of research-led material where there are currently 'no workable alternatives'. The...