Flint Group has announced that several of its nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) ink technologies for flexible packaging have received technology approval from RecyClass. The approval confirms that the inks are compatible with polyethylene (PE) flexible packaging recycling streams under the organisation’s evaluation protocols. The approved products include the company’s VertixCode Star SC WB1U, MatrixCode …
Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film for fresh produce flow wrap packaging
Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …