Broad-based packaging-substrate provider Pregis® is expanding its blown-film operations at the Anderson, SC, facility by adding capacity for its ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier-film options. The films produced on the new lines are engineered to run on a versatile mix of form/fill/seal equipment.

Increased production of EVOH-barrier films will allow the converter to scale a variety of solutions, including its Pregis Renew™ Series sustainable portfolio. B-Series high-barrier polyethylene sealant film is the business’ most recent advancement within the Renew portfolio. This EVOH solution is engineered to be a critical replacement for metallized or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) films, offering the market an all-polyethylene, monomaterial flexible-packaging structure. Pregis offers a metallized version of its film for enhanced barrier performance suitable for more demanding applications in snacks, confections, and pet treats.

These solutions enable recyclability which can result in decreased landfill waste, and a reduced carbon footprint by shifting from mixed-material laminations to monomaterial structures. Pregis Performance Flexibles is hyper-focused on catering to this market through these latest innovations in barrier performance.

“As brands seek packaging that delivers both barrier properties and recyclability, Pregis is investing in the infrastructure needed to stay ahead of that demand,” says Bob Gargione, president-Pregis Performance Flexibles. “This capacity expansion ensures our ability to support customers with high-quality, high-barrier structures that meet today’s performance standards while enabling store drop-off recyclability.”