Film manufacturer reports sustainability progress
SÜDPACK has released its latest report highlighting progress in the firm's sustainability journey.
The film manufacturer has documented progress across three core areas: circular economy,...
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...
£1m R&D grant for Dumfries films business
A Dumfries-based producer of polyethylene terephthalate films has received a near £1 million research & development grant from Scottish Enterprise.
DuPont Teijin Films will use...
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'...
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...
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...
Sustainable innovation helps answer the challenge of food and packaging waste
Sue Mohan, sales director at RPC bpi protec, tells Packaging Scotland how sustainable innovation in film and laminates is helping meet the needs for...
Berry increases recycling capacity for flexible films
AS part of a project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group's flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity...
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...
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...
