NEWS
Collaboration aims to create more sustainable packaging
Berry Global is to collaborate with film converter and manufacturer Printpack to create packaging that supports increased customer demand for sustainability. The companies have introduced the Preserve PE PCR recy- clable polyethylene (PE) pouch. The pouch is How2Recycle pre-qualified – and contains 30% FDA-compliant post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. It features Berry’s Entour sealant film technology and the Entour Bold machine direction- oriented print film. A low seal initiation temperature sealant provides a wide processing window for stand-up pouch packaging equipment.
“Our goal in developing Entour films is to establish products that can expand sustainable flexible packaging solutions,” said Caleb Triplett, product management director at Berry Global. Through the collaboration, the companies provide finished product in formats such as
Simona’s positive results
Simona of Germany has boosted sales and profits in the first three quarters. The company, which
produces a diversity of products – including plastic sheet – raised sales by 38% and profitability (EBIT) by nearly 16%. Sales for the first nine months of the year reached €553 million (US$549m), while EBIT topped €45m (US$45m). The company said it raised revenues in all business lines – mainly through increased prices, as volumes only grew marginally. �
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pre-made pouches, vertical form-fill-seal, and horizontal form-fill-seal packaging. It can be used for multiple end-uses, including dry foods, nutraceuticals, and petfood. Consumers can recycle the marked packages through in-store recycling drop-off locations at participating retailers. Dave McLain, senior director of sustainability at Printpack, added: “We are excited to collaborate with Berry to deliver a pouch that meets the recyclability and PCR content goals of customers. We’re always seeking to minimize those trade-offs between conventional and more sustainable packaging.” �
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Left: Berry and Printpack have teamed up to create more sustainable packaging
Walki expands in Central Europe
Finnish packaging specialist Walki is to acquire German flexpack company Folian. Folian specialises in
converted flexible packag- ing – using flexo printing and other downstream finishing services. In 2021, it generated sales of €27 million (US$27m). The company employs 94 people and is based in Stralsund, Germany.
The transaction requires
approval from competition authorities. The purchase price and terms have not been disclosed. “With this acquisition we continue to implement our expansion strategy and strengthen our presence in Central Europe,” said Leif Frilund, president and CEO of Walki.
With capabilities such as
its use of water-based printing inks, Folian comple- ments Walki’s portfolio by offering lower CO2 footprint solutions, says Walki. Folian will join Walki’s
flexible packaging business and become part of its global consumer packaging division. Its founders and management team will continue in the new firm. �
www.walki.com
Teraplast healthy up to Q3
TeraPlast of Romania reported healthy growth for the first three quarters of the year – though its new flexible packaging division contin- ues to struggle. Its sales of around RON28 million (US$6m) constitute around
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5% of the company total – and led to a loss (EBITDA) of around RON8m (US$2m). TeraPlast said it was “still
burdened by the operational losses of the flexible packag- ing segment, specific to the start-up period”. The
company is looking to expand into foreign markets – and is signing contracts with several large interna- tional retail chains. It expects to see “a positive contribu- tion” from flexpack next year. �
www.teraplast.ro
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