Protection
News and analysis on packaging technologies and packaging innovations that increase product, supply chain security and more.
NOVA Chemicals introduces PE resins incorporating non-fluorinated PPAs
NOVA Chemicals has announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate non-fluorinated polymer processing aids (NF-PPA), said
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based
Dow unveils alternative to fluoropolymer-based PPAs for film packaging
Dow has announced the launch of its DOWSIL 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand
Mondi South Africa targets self sufficiency and protection with turbine and flood proofing projects
Mondi’s Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa has announced the installation of a new turbine in its power plant,
Fresh-Lock targets improved safety and accessibility with sliding closures
Presto Products Company’s Fresh-Lock brand has launched two new sliding closures, aiming to make flexible packaging safer and
TIPA introduces high-barrier film and laminate food packaging solutions
TIPA has expanded its portfolio to include four new high-barrier film and laminate products, seeking to offer compostable alternatives
Corrugated transport box for Alpine Water bottles revealed by DS Smith
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water
Heidelberg and Solenis develop barrier coating application process for paper packaging
Heidelberg and Solenis have collaborated on a process said to enable the ‘industrial, partial and cost-effective’ application of barrier
BASF unveils water permeable thermoplastic polyamide for sausage casing
BASF has launched Ultramid H33 L, said to be the ‘world’s first’ thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability,
Coveris reveals mono-material solution for refrigerated goods
Coveris has introduced a new resealable mono-material tray for refrigerated food applications, designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed-material
Nefab aims to reduce waste and emissions with one-way shipping solution
Nefab has introduced the latest version of its EdgePak Collar, a fibre-based alternative to wooden pallet collars designed for
UPM and Royal Vassen develop recyclable, fibre-based barrier papers
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vassen have collaborated to create ‘recyclable and food-safe’ barrier paper solutions for various end-