Polyplex Corp., Ltd., says it will establish a new manufacturing plant in India for BOPET films, growing its production capacity by 52,400 tonnes a year. The roughly $67-million investment will yield further output of BOPET films, known for their strength, clarity, and barrier properties. These are applied to food packaging, electrical insulation, and industrial … [Read more...] about Polyplex Corp. to invest US$67 million in new BOPET-film line in India
Flexible Packaging
Global flexible-packaging market to reach $238 billion by 2029, up 2.12% CAGR
The worldwide flexible-packaging market was valued at $210.62 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $238.91 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 2.12%, according to a new study via Research and Markets. In 2023, leading global packaging solutions company Huhtamaki introduced groundbreaking mono-material technology through advanced scientific development. This … [Read more...] about Global flexible-packaging market to reach $238 billion by 2029, up 2.12% CAGR
Attainable sustainable: Using electron-beam tech in compostable flexible packaging: Part 2
By Sage M. Schissel, Ph.D., applications specialist, PCT EB and Integration, LLC Sustainable practices, including material reduction and the use of bio-based, recyclable or compostable materials, are forefront in the minds of both consumers and the packaging industry. This especially is true for flexible packaging, which traditionally has consisted of multilayer, … [Read more...] about Attainable sustainable: Using electron-beam tech in compostable flexible packaging: Part 2
UFlex to invest $200 million on capacity expansion in Egypt to serve MEA markets
India-based flexible-packaging converting giant UFlex says its is investing about $200 million in Egypt for two projects: $70 million on a PET-chips facility -- a raw material essential for BOPET films (thin polyester-packaging films) and $130 million on an aseptic-packaging converting operation. The projects will serve markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa and are … [Read more...] about UFlex to invest $200 million on capacity expansion in Egypt to serve MEA markets
Platinum Press wraps $15-million expansion at TX HQ plant
Platinum Press, Inc. (PPI), a leading converter of printed packaging for the pharma, natural health and consumer products industries specializing in labels, folding cartons, leaflets, foil lidding and flexible packaging, has completed a $15 million expansion and infrastructure enhancement at its headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. In a project that grows its overall floorspace by … [Read more...] about Platinum Press wraps $15-million expansion at TX HQ plant