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The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, ... around 70 percent of the material is either Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) and that 20 percent is mixed plastic and aluminium foil plastic laminates. Currently the PE fraction is down-cycled to ...

New Cast Polypropylene Film for Lamination

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, Innovia Films latest development is Propacast™ KF a clear cast polypropylene film that has been specifically designed as a lamination solution for HFFS, VFFS and lidding applications. Innovia Films ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches a New, 8.7-Meter Polypropylene Film Line

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2021, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces that its Torayfan® Division’s new, state-of-the-art, 8.7-meter, five-layer, in-line coating polypropylene film line with automated slitting Toray Plastics ...

KM Packaging Launches Mono Material Polypropylene Lidding Films

(News | New Products)

September 13, 2020, Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has launched a new range of mono-polymer material lidding films, made from polypropylene (PP), that is designed for recyclability. Global ...

Colines Speaks at Polypropylene 2006

(Archive)

August 01, 2006, Colines will give a talk on PP Bubble Guard at Polypropylene 2006. PRESS RELEASE ITALY—Colines will give a talk on the PP Bubble Guard process and product September 27, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. during Polypropylene ...

Pouches 101

(Bag Pouch)

December 03, 2023, ... as polypropylene or polyethylene, the typical stand-up bag or pouch is far more complex than what a consumer sees, regardless of what’s inside. From logistical motives, to freshness concerns, to sustainability, ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... on converting lines.” Stronger nonwovens webs incorporate synthetics such as polyester and polypropylene made in other processes, from hydroentangling and spunlacing to needlepunch equipment. Again, ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Surface Prep)

November 12, 2023, ... Vsplice should not exceed ±0.5 volts per micron of web thickness. For example, when running 2 mil (50 um) thick polypropylene, Vsplice should not exceed ±25 volts. Use an electrostatic fieldmeter to measure ...

Mondi and Skånemejerier Partner to Introduce Mono-material Plastic Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2023, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. Mondi, ...

VTT Finds Unprecedented Extensible Limits for Formable Cellulose-based Food Packaging to Replace Single-use Plastic

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2023, ... adjusting the tray forming process and tray dimensions even larger cardboard-like packages can be produced. “Polypropylene film is one of the world’s most used polymers – its extensibility is up to ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, ...  Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, ...

At Compamed, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Multilayer Tubing and PVC Alternatives, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2023, ... configuration, designed for fluid transfer of DMSO and other solvent suspensions, features a polypropylene-based outer layer providing safe product delivery in dual hormone delivery systems and advanced ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, ... of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There are different types ...

At CPHI Barcelona, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Automatic Filler-Sealer for Single-Dose Plastic Vials

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution With Certified Polymers for Food Packaging Containers

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2023, ... specialists in the field of in-mold labeling (IML) to demonstrate the use of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins in high quality mono-PP thin-wall container packaging without compromising quality, ...

Bringing the Power of Dow Innovation to Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... with Avery Dennison, which has led to a breakthrough in hotmelt adhesives. This co-developed technology designed for chilled food applications enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or ...

Signode to Highlight Industry-Leading Automation and Support Solutions at CorrExpo 2023

(News | New Products)

August 16, 2023, ... reduces operator fatigue, and saves time and money. The BXT3 is specifically designed for strapping applications using Signode Tenax® polyester and Signode Dylastic® polypropylene strapping. It accommodates ...

How Barrier Properties Impact Your Barbecue and Beyond

(Flexpack)

August 06, 2023, ... (PET), Metallized Polypropylene (MPP), Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), and Nylon (PA) are the most common materials creating many of the laminate structures used in ...

Walnut Packaging Inc. Invests in an Often-ignored Way to Improve Packaging Productivity: A New SOMA Pluto Slitter

(Flexography)

August 03, 2023, ... different substrates, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, shrink films, metalized films, and various co-extrusions. Walnut Packaging Inc. wanted to invest in a faster, high quality slitter ...

At Pack Expo, TekniPlex Healthcare to Give Feature Presentation on Narrowing Sector’s Sustainability Disparity

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2023, ... will showcase its latest sustainability breakthrough: the world’s first fully transparent recyclable mid-barrier blister package. Recyclable in geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream ...