As barrier properties get increasingly important for packaged food products, flexible players in the space seem to be gearing up for the development.

Michelman’s DigiPrime is a family of water-based digital printing primers, that are tested and recommended by HP as the primer of choice for HP Indigo presses.

Innovia Films has launched its first BOPP film that has been officially proven to provide up to 1.5 years of protection from mineral oil migration: Propafilm RCU.

The global flexible packaging market enjoyed another strong year in 2014, with revenue growth rates significantly higher than many countries’ gross domestic product.

Q: Has your company developed any new bag/pouch-making machinery or made any upgrades to previous models? If so, please elaborate.

Q: Are there any developing trends/technologies you are noticing in the blown film sector?

Bi-Ax’s Evlon plastic film is available in a wide range of thicknesses that can be used in all manner of consumer packaging.

Clysar announces the debut of Clysar EZ-R stiff film, a high-quality, cost-effective polyolefin shrink film that balances premium shrink performance with improved slip.

LPS Industries LLC introduces a new line of biodegradable, earth friendly, ecologically safe polyethylene bags and zippers.

The new Torayfan PWX5 from Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is a metallized BOPP film that is designed for use as a high-performance inner-moisture and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications.