news news in brief


❙ Aimplas of Spain will showcase scavenger demonstrators for gases such as ethylene and oxygen, among others, to extend the shelf life of foodstuffs. Other products on show include microwave susceptors – which are incorporated into packaging by means of IML technology and thermoform- ing trays. These will make the food heating process easier. www.aimplas.es


❙ Tekni-Films, a division of Tekni-Plex, will demonstrate its Flexapharm super-barrier coated (SBC) thermoform- able PVdC blister film line – which offers ultra-high moisture and oxygen barrier. It is an alternative to cold formed foil or PCTFE-based blisters for a wide range of tablets and capsules, and is created by applying a PVdC barrier coating to a film structure typically made from layers of PVC or polyethylene. www.tekni-plex.com


❙ Cosmo Films of India will demonstrate its whole range of speciality BOPP films, including a wide variety of barrier films. These include: metallised barrier films offering: high moisture barrier, high speed barrier, high seal strength and ultra high barrier; and transparent barrier films that offer aroma barrier, aroma and oxygen barrier; and ultra high barrier. www.cosmofilms.com


www.filmandsheet.com


KP aims to create film giant with Linpac takeover


Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) is to acquire Linpac, in a deal that will create a giant in both rigid and flexible packaging. Financial terms of the


transaction were not dis- closed. The companies say that the


newly create company will be “a global leader in the rigid and flexible film market” with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion and more than 6,000 employees worldwide. The transaction is subject


to approval by regulatory authorities, and is expected to close in the summer of this year. Wayne Hewett, CEO of KP, said: “This is a complementary acquisition that will help us expand our technological capabilities and presence into the food industry and the rigid and flexible film market – while developing our offerings in end markets such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and consumer and industrial products.” KP says that the combina- tion of the film production


The two companies have expertise in both rigid and flexible packaging


capabilities of both companies – along with Linpac’s expertise in conversion – will create a “one-stop-shop providing complete packaging solutions to customers”.


The acquisition will also


help KP to expand its techno- logical capabilities further into the rigid and flexible film market – a market that benefits from megatrends including customers’ desire for


healthy and safe food with an extended shelf life. Daniel Dayan, CEO of Linpac – who will become responsible for the food portfolio of the new group – said: “We believe this transac- tion will accelerate Linpac’s geographic expansion. Merging these two market leaders will create strong opportunities.” ❙ www.kpfilms.com


Palziv expands operations in US


Israeli foam extruder Palziv is expanding its US operations, investing $5.2m in new equipment at its headquarters plant in Louisburg, North Carolina. According to a report in the


local News & Observer, the move will create 40 jobs by 2020. At that point, the


company will employ around 200 people in the local area. At the same time, 40 jobs


will be lost from the company’s operations in Canada, said the report. Palziv makes cross-linked,


closed-cell polyethylene foams in a number of forms. End use applications for its products


include construction, insula- tion, packaging, medical and automotive. Its products include


Galfoam (made from PEX), PalFoam (a microcell block foam) and 3R foam, which is aimed at applications in drainage. ❙ www.palziv.com


April 2017 | FILM & SHEET EXTRUSION 5


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62