A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
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...
Ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a solution
SMALL batch sausage and burger producer Heck sausages has selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect...
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...
Compostable packs tipped to extend shelf-life of fresh produce
TIPA and PerfoTec have teamed up to offer fully compostable packaging described as extending the shelf-life of fresh produce.
The laser microperforated compostable film has...
Making a mark: manufacturer hails laser and slitting investment
FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer, Skymark, has announced a new investment in slitting and laser technology.
The firm has snapped up a Universal X6lp with high powered...
YPS offers flexible film with ‘98% recycled content’
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has announced it is now offering a 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping...
Shrink film helps keep customers sweet
LIFE is sweet for shrink wrap specialist Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), with the company explaining it has been using its exclusive shrink film to...
Film innovation helps dry mortar specialist meet sustainable goals
BERRY Global has revealed that its NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film is helping Danish dry mortar specialist Marlon meet its sustainable packaging goals.
Marlon has been...
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...



















