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...

Clondalkin develops new generation packaging

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus, based in Höxter, Germany, has developed a unique new barrier film for dry food products, particularly cereals, that prevents the...

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...

Top distributor award is icing on the cake for YPS

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) is celebrating after being named by shrink film manufacturer Bolloré as its best performing distributor of 2023. YPS has been the...

Hugo Beck names new international sales chief

Mario Möginger has been appointed international sales manager at Hugo Beck. The manufacturer of horizontal flowpack, film packaging and post-print processing machines said he will...

Plastic shows it can be a force for good

Plastic has made an important contribution to the fight against the coronavirus but to continue to make the best of its many benefits will...

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,...

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...

Plastic film closed loop project aids circular economy ambitions

BERRY Global’s flexible films facility in Steinfeld, Germany, is working with filling equipment specialist Haver & Boecker to create a closed loop system for...

Latest shrink film sets a “new standard“

FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer RPC bpi protec has launched a new shrink film combining recycled content and full recyclability, in a bid to meet increased...