Worth $2.56 billion in 2024, packaging manufacturers and brand-owner users are increasing demand for a new generation of polymers that are also biodegradable or compostable. This transition is being powered by consumer preference, brand-owner’s corporate citizenship commitments, and a suite of new regulatory requirements. A dedicated new study from Smithers – The Future of … [Read more...] about Biodegradable, compostable plastic-packaging demand to reach $4 billion worldwide by 2029: Smithers study
Film Making & Substrates
International Paper to review options for global cellulose fibers business; plans to close SC paper mill
Memphis, TN-based International Paper will review strategic options for its global cellulose fibers (GCF) business. The decision is consistent with the IP's strategy to focus on sustainable packaging solutions. IP's GCF business creates absorbent pulp for a wide range of applications such as feminine care, incontinence and other personal-care products that promote health and … [Read more...] about International Paper to review options for global cellulose fibers business; plans to close SC paper mill
SEMI FlexTech advances business, technology for printing, materials, medical apps, soft robotics
By Gity Samadi, Ph.D., senior dir.-R&D Programs, SEMI FlexTech SEMI FlexTech has been advancing the state of the art in flexible, hybrid and printed electronics (FHE) for more than 22 years. FHE technology promises to bring electronics out of their boxes and enable low-power, low-weight and more environmentally friendly electronics products. Its activities range from … [Read more...] about SEMI FlexTech advances business, technology for printing, materials, medical apps, soft robotics
In-line coated & metallized, high-barrier BOPP-film production
By Bülent Çelik, senior metallized production mgr., and Cetin Berk Guvel, metallized production senior eng., Polibak; Nick Copeland, R&D director, BOBST; Willi Lindemann, R&D eng. – In-Line Coating Technology, Brückner Maschinenbau; and Kangin Park, Coatings & Engineering Materials Div., Mitsui Chemicals The market expectation for packaging films is shifting … [Read more...] about In-line coated & metallized, high-barrier BOPP-film production
Are oriented-polyethylene films the future of flexible packaging?
By Robert Clare, applications development specialist, NOVA Chemicals To reach a circular economy for plastics, our industry must find ways to develop recyclable films that mirror the performance of non-recyclable, multi-material structures. Achieving this allows more opportunity for recyclable-film adoption by removing any potential pitfalls or barriers to entry. We will … [Read more...] about Are oriented-polyethylene films the future of flexible packaging?