Film Manufacturing

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, Film, which is said to dissolve completely in water, reportedly reduces packaging waste and improve customer safety VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi reports its technical films business has created and introduced ...

Mondi Launches Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 28, 2017, Multilayer films, offered in two versions, provide what is said to be a very strong barrier to moisture, scent, and gas VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi Consumer Packaging showed its latest industrial barrier ...

HP Display Film Promises Ink Versatility

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2017, Everyday Blockout Display Film is said to provide dual ink compatibility and environmental assurance SARASOTA, FL | HP introduces Everyday Blockout Display Film, described as an economical display ...

Flex Films Launches Twist Wrap Film

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2017, FLEPET F-WTG-AS BOPET film is said to offer low opacity and high gloss for candy and confectionery packaging DUBAI, UAE | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, reports it has has ...

Freedonia Reports on Packaging Films

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2017, PET film is forecast to grow the fastest of all packaging films through 2021, says a new study CLEVELAND, OH | In a new study the Freedonia Group reports that PET film demand in the packaging market ...

Mactac Film Certified for Vehicle Safety

(Label/Tape)

August 20, 2017, Company’s VDG6911 durable film solution is recognized for fire retardancy and burn resistance in motor vehicles STOW, OH | Mactac has received Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 302 ...

Cosmo Films Launches Low Noise Tape Film

(Label/Tape)

August 13, 2017, Proprietary release surface treatment enables easy release and generates low noise on unwinding DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films announces the launch of a low noise tape film, used in making of low noise ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... an LLDPE/Tie/Nylon/EVOH/Nylon/Tie/mLLDPE structure can be made with a seven-layer die, shown in Figure 3B. This structure is used as a lidding film with excellent barrier properties and gloss. If ethylene ...

Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2017, Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are said to provide extended shelf life and a chlorine-free coating formula NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

Parkside Launches Reclosable Lidding Film for Snack Pots

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2017, Created to tap into the developing on-the-go snacking market NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, UK | Parkside is launching a reclose lidding film for a snack fruit pack in America – a first for the UK-headquartered ...

Sun Chemical and acpo to Show Films

(Label/Tape)

June 28, 2017, ... inks, and acpo, a coater of flexible films, partnered in 2016 to meet the growing demand from brand owners and flexible packaging converters for high-barrier transparent packaging and ultra-high barrier ...

KM Packaging's K Steam Film Improves Shelf Life ...

(Flexpack)

June 19, 2017, ... the in-pack cooking time. This new K Steam packaging film is ideally suited to microwave steam cooking of fresh vegetables, fish and seafood; it enables pressure to build within the tray during cooking, ...

Heidelberg Takes Over Fujifilm’s Coatings and Pressroom Chemicals Operations in EMEA Region

(Coating/Laminating)

June 12, 2017, ... and pressroom chemicals operations of strategic partner Fujifilm Europe BV in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region. Company says this transaction is another step in pursuing the a growth ...

Cosmo Films Upgrades Anti-Fog Film

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2017, Company says new version has use in wider applications and offer many benefits MUMBAI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a manufacturer of specialty BOPP films, reports an improved anti-fog film with excellent ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... Bezigian explains the advantages of one- and three-layer lines. What are the uses and advantages one- and three-layer lines? To be sure, one, three- and five-layer films are not going to disappear anytime ...

Toray Offers Film Testing Services

(Flexpack)

June 04, 2017, Lab analysis for films, laminations, and finished structures reportedly helps customers with strategic planning NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) now offers comprehensive analytic testing ...

Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, Propafilm REF coextruded BOPP film reportedly offers high speeds and a wide sealing range WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films announces Propafilm REF, its latest high-speed biaxially oriented polypropylene ...

Drytac Film Suited for Advertising Graphics

(Flexpack)

May 28, 2017, SpotOn Floor 200 printable film can be applied to many surfaces for short-term advertising uses BRISTOL, UK | Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label, ...

HERMA Launches PP Label Film

(Label/Tape)

May 23, 2017, HERMA PP white solid tc (grade 971) is said to provide reliable application and enhanced strength for high quality labels FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA continues to expand its range of films using multilayer ...

Rotoflex Starts Manufacturing in Canada

(News | New Products)

May 23, 2017, The company says continued sales growth over several years led to expansion of its Canadian facility ST. LOUIS, MO | Rotoflex, a Mark Andy brand and a supplier of inspection, slitting, rewinding, and ...

Freedonia Study Looks at Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

May 16, 2017, The report says oxygen and other gas barrier films market will grow more than 4% annually, and looks at trends and applications CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group has issued a new study entitled Barrier ...

BYK-Gardner Launches Film Applicator

(Controls)

May 14, 2017, The byko-drive XL automatic film applicator is said to be feature a flexible design to perform drawdowns of coating and inks GERETSRIED, GERMANY | BYK-Gardner, a global supplier in the field of measuring ...

Toray Films Suited for Medical Packaging

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2017, A new series of Lumirror films is reported to be have features well suited for medical packaging, including sterility and security NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) manufacturer of polypropylene, ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ... Bezigian examines the trend driving the market to more and more layers. Are 7/9/11 layer film lines being sold because they are needed for a product, market, or economic reason? Or is it because they ...

Flex Films Launches Polyester Film

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2017, F-PDP is certified by HP Indigo for digital printing and is said to offer excellent print results and machinability ELIZABETH, KY | Flex Film has launched a special polyester film, F-PDP with modified ...

KM Packaging Offers Antifog Lidding Films

(Flexpack)

April 26, 2017, Klarity+ reportedly offers antifog performance on peelable lidding films for foil trays, with excellent optics and sealing benefits PETERBOROUGH, UK | KM Packaging Services has launched an enhanced ...

NAStar Upgrades Direct Thermal Film

(Label/Tape)

April 25, 2017, HotSafe Direct Thermal Film is said to maintain previous properties with new enhanced appearance and durability MIDDLETON, WI | NAStar reports that HotSafe Direct Thermal Film now has a brighter, whiter ...

UPM Raflatac Launches Conformable Films

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2017, Raflex machine direction oriented films are said to be well suited for conformable and squeezable containers MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac now offers Raflex machine direction oriented (MDO) films, ...

Cosmo Films Plans New BOPET Line

(Flexpack)

April 18, 2017, Company says BOPET films are a fast-growing sector and offer many benefits in a range of applications NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films Limited, a global speciality films company manufacturing multiple ...