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...
Futamura confirms £15 million investment in UK factory
CELLULOSE films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria.
Following investment in recent years in...
Antalis updates blown hand stretch film range to boost customer sustainability demands
ANTALIS has announced that its Master’in Performance range of blown hand stretch film is now Plastic Packaging Tax-exempt thanks to the use of 30%...
New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat
SÜDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays.
Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...
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...
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...
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...
New stretch films meet Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
COVERIS has confirmed the launch of a new range of lightweight stretch films containing a minimum 30% recycled content to satisfy the requirements of...
Antalis appoints new national sales manager for stretch film
ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Tom Reid to the role of national sales manager for stretch film.
The firm said his 'primary aim'...
Trial scheme looks to showcase recyclability of plastic film
A three-month trial project for the collection of used compost packaging will see the material turned into recycled plastic furniture from Plaswood, a Berry...
