Film & Foil NEW SQUEEZABLE FILMS OFFERS


polypropylene (BOPP) squeezable Rayoface label facestock range


CZFA51 and WZFA51 are clear and white films respectively. Switching from PE85 to Innovia’s BOPP films, can offer customers the opportunity to save time and money for every step of the value chain. In addition, they gain a squeezable film with market leading clarity for ‘no-label’ look applications a and perfect gloss for outstanding shelf appeal. Richard Southward, global product manager of Labels at Innovia Films, states: “We have researched the benefits that can be gained by switching from PE85 and they are substantial. As our films are thinner, the printer will get more square metres per reel, which means more printed labels per reel and increased up-time on press. It reduces the number of reels required by up to 60 per cent, effectively decreasing the


number of pallets and the storage space required by half. This results in less packaging and reel handling costs. The reduction in label material weight means that transport and logistics carbon footprint can be reduced by up to 45 per cent. We believe this is an excellent opportunity to save time and money.” Squeezable films are popular with brand managers, especially in the home and personal care sector. Labels produced from these films maintain their consistency and quality throughout the life of the container on which they are applied, whatever format they are. Southward adds: “The added bonus is that they are also food contact compliant under FDA and EU regulations and offer game-changing branding impact with their unprecedented clarity.” www.innoviafilms.com


Foil replacement solutions with high barrier performance films


developments in the US Department of Commerce investigation on Chinese aluminium foil imports have resulted in preliminary antidumping duties ranging from 96 per cent to 162 per cent, on top of preliminary countervailing duties in the range of 16 per cent to 81 per cent. The aluminium foil market has been shaken and converters are looking for new products to maintain or improve performance in their laminated structures. Celplast metallised products offer


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several metallised film grades suitable to replace aluminium foil, providing outstanding barrier properties, better impact and puncture resistance as well as potential waste reduction, for the most demanding applications. DURAMET is the newest development in ultra-high barrier metallised films. A protective top-coating


here has been growing interest in the converting industry to find foil replacement alternatives. Recent


These films offer excellent WVTR and OTR barrier values and proven success in many foil replacement applications, ranging from powdered drinks, soups and coffee, to pet food, snacks and even liquid packaging. DURAMET, FOILMET, FOILMET PLUS films also allow converters to eliminate layers and reduce material usage in existing products, contributing to CPGs sustainability goals. Celplast metallised products is an


for scratch resistance and improved Gelbo- flex performance, helps to maintain barrier in laminated structures as the package travels through the supply chain. This is critical in the growing e-commerce space and consumers’ expectations on product appearance and performance. DURAMET expands Ceplast’s foil


replacement portfolio that today includes films such as FOILMET and FOILMET PLUS.


innovative manufacturer of high barrier metallised films, nurturing a highly educated and self-directed workforce while living a credo of caring about people and trusting in each other. Celplast is a privately held company that has been providing the converting industry’s best customer service to a global market for over 34 years. To learn more, visit the website below. www.celplast.com


ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Innovia Films adds new down gauged grades to its biaxially oriented


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