The global Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film market has seen demand grow by just under 5 percent per annum over the last five years. The main driver of growth has been the demand for flexible packaging, particularly in China and South East Asia, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest ‘BOPP Film Global Supply Demand Report’.
Ritrama's latest addition is the PE SMART MATT, a brand new matte-effect polyethylene film designed specifically for the creation of high-impact labels for the food, beverage and personal care sectors.
Stora Enso is investing 9 million Euros to build a pilot facility for enabling the production of bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging.
In the world of converting, companies come and go, while mergers and acquisitions happen often. In other words, change happens frequently as converters strive to expand their businesses.
Whether you’re launching a new product or trying to invigorate an established product line, choosing stand-up pouches for your packaging can be a game changer.
Plastics industry creates transparency for global plastic flows by avoiding environmental littering, and pushing forward with a circular economy, study shows.
Polymer Packaging, Inc. has launched a new division, Polymer Film & Bag, Inc., which will feature the latest in three-layer co-extruded film for converter grade sheeting and custom bag applications.
Brand owners know that packaging is the key differentiator on the shelf, and special finishing techniques – such hot foil stamping and thermal embossing – can elevate their product compared to others, and provide consumers with a visual shortcut to the quality of what’s inside.