Clondalkin Kirchberg Develops Aluminum-Free Butterwrap
- Published: May 08, 2015
KIRCHBERG BERN, SWITZERLAND | Clondalkin Kirchberg has launched a polyethylene-based foil for butter packaging. Flow packs for butter traditionally are wrapped in aluminum or aluminum-based laminates. To date, these structures have provided the best dead-fold, which is required for application on filling lines.
Clondalkin Kirchberg’s investment in research and development has resulted in a film-based alternative, which also provides these characteristics with improved sustainability, the company reports.
Sander Kool, commercial director of Clondalkin Kirchberg, says, “The environmental impact of packaging is at the forefront of the leading brands decision-making processes. Our customers are constantly seeking more environmental friendly solutions as a result of consumer demand. These requirements mean that we must look at reducing the carbon footprint of our product range, down gauge materials, reduce waste, consider the ease of recyclability, and introduce alternative materials. This is now central to our business operation and the products that we develop.”
The newly developed butterfoil can be printed up to ten colors and is said to provide excellent dead-fold, which guarantees runnability on filling lines.
