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ExxonMobil and Selene launch heavy-duty PE sack films with 50% recycled content

      ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Italian polyethylene film converter Selene Group have developed heavy-duty sack (HDS) films incorporating 50% recycled polyethylene while maintaining the mechanical properties required for industrial packaging applications.     The development responds to increasing demand from brand owners and regulators for packaging solutions that include recycled content without compromising …

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Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready polyethylene fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content

        Amcor has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a recycle-ready polyethylene packaging solution for fertilizer products in Europe. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams.     The packaging incorporates 35% post-consumer …

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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging

      Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures.     The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …

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Flint Group expands UV LED dual-curing flexo ink range with EkoCure XS shrink white inks

    Flint Group has expanded its UV LED dual-curing flexographic ink portfolio with the introduction of EkoCure XS shrink white inks for shrink sleeve applications.     The new EkoCure XS shrink whites are designed to provide flake-free performance across the EkoCure series, with formulations developed to maintain ink adhesion on shrink sleeves. According …

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Cosmo Films develops anti-fog BOPET lidding film with integrated peelable sealing performance

    Cosmo Films has introduced a transparent BOPET lidding film that combines anti-fog functionality with sealable and peelable performance for refrigerated food packaging applications. The primary development lies in the integration of an anti-fog coating within a BOPET-based lidding structure while maintaining controlled peel strength and optical clarity. Condensation inside packs remains a common …

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Alliance Films develops 67 nanolayer PPS film with 12.7 micron structure

      Alliance Films, Wisconsin, has developed a 12.7-micron power pre-stretch (PPS) film using a 67-layer NanoLayer coextrusion structure in collaboration with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Cloeren.     The film was produced on a 6-up SML SmartCast line equipped with Cloeren’s 67-layer NanoLayer feedblock, running at a line speed of 460 m/min. According …

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Henkel to acquire Stahl for €2.1 billion to expand specialty coatings portfolio

    Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire Dutch-based Stahl Group for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion. The deal, announced jointly by Stahl and its shareholders—Wendel (68.5%), BASF (16.1%), and Clariant (14.6%)—marks the end of Wendel’s 20-year majority ownership of Stahl.     Stahl is a global supplier of specialty coatings for …

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 Siegwerk becomes first to gain RecyClass technology approval for UV/LED-curable inks used in flexible PE packaging

      Siegwerk has become the first company to receive RecyClass Technology Approval for UV/LED-curable inks used on polyethylene (PE) films in flexible packaging applications. The approval covers a range of acrylic UV/LED-curable inks and varnishes from the company’s SICURA product series.     The RecyClass decision confirms that Siegwerk’s products, including SICURA Nutriflex, …

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Amcor offers flexible and rigid packaging solutions for de-icing salt applications

    Amcor is supplying a combination of rigid and flexible packaging formats for de-icing salt products, targeting increased demand for varied formats in the European industrial salts market.     The company’s offering includes containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and bags, aiming to address functional requirements such as durability, moisture resistance, and ease of …

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ePac launches easy open barrier films for coffee packaging

    ePac Flexible Packaging has unveiled a new line of Easy Open Barrier Films, developed to improve consumer usability while maintaining high product protection standards for coffee brands.     The new films feature a peelable structure designed to eliminate the need for scissors or tear notches, aiming to streamline the opening process for …

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