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...

Packaging growth helps drive BOPET film demand

GLOBAL demand for BOPET film continues to grow despite current economic uncertainty, according to a new report by AMI Consulting. BOPET producers are said to...

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...

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...

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...

UPM Raflatac achieves ‘industry first’ RecyClass recognition in PE films

UPM Raflatac has announced it has received RecyClass recognition for PE Films with its multi-purpose UV acrylic adhesive technology. This makes the business the first...

‘Brilliant’ white gloss film designed for pressure sensitive labelling applications

INNOVIA films has announced it has developed a 'uniquely engineered' uncoated cavitated BOPP base film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications. Rayoface QB is available...

Coveris opens new lab to support R&D into sustainable solutions

COVERIS has opened a new film science lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire. The firm said the new hub will support the 'accelerated'...

Compostable films offer ‘breakthrough innovation’ in packaging wet food products

TIPA has announced that successful trials of its compostable packaging will see the company’s films act as a liner for tray sealer equipment specialist...

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...