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Society of Plastics Engineers Names Ineos Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for Designing the First Mold-in-Color Weatherable Grille

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Society of Plastics Engineers Names Ineos Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for Designing the First Mold-in-Color Weatherable Grille

Society of Plastics Engineers Names Ineos Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for Designing the First Mold-in-Color Weatherable Grille

  • Ineos Styrolution’s, Luran S ASA recognized as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame award winner by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

Society of Plastics Engineers named the first mold-in-color weatherable grille, used on the 1987 Volkswagen Golf, made possible with Luran S ASA from Ineos Styrolution, as the 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame winner. The innovative application of using pre-colored plastic resins in the injection molding process, became a game-changer invehicle front grille design, replacing painted materials and creating an industry standard on over 300 million exterior parts including grilles, mirrors, spoilers, fog bezels, pillars, and many more.

Held on November 2, 2022 in Livonia, Michigan, the 51st annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala is the oldest recognition event in the automotive and plastics industries. The prestigious event is the largest competition of its kind in the world and typically draws over 700 OEM engineers, automotive and plastics industry executives, and media.

Ineos Styrolution America, Vice President Specialties, Tom Warren says, “Luran S continues to be at the forefront of automotive design. It has helped to shape our current industry standards for vehicle design and now for environmental-savings as well. From enhancing vehicle safety and performance to environmental benefits like lightweighting for lower emissions and extended battery range, Luran S continues to rise to the challenges of today’s industry. Thank you, Society of Plastics Engineers for this fabulous honor.”

 

Hall of Fame Winners 2022 INEOS Styrolution and VW.

To qualify for the Hall of Fame Award, the recipient must have an application that has been in continuous use for 15 years or more, and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the application of plastics in automotive vehicles

“I have been selling Luran S into the automotive industry since 1995 and I am very proud of the growth and market leadership this material has achieved. It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers with the Hall of Fame award”, states Ineos Styrolution America, Business Development Manager, Automotive, John Fialka.

The use of Luran S ASA has changed the automotive market for front grilles and has withstood the test of time for more than 30 years. The material continues to provide excellentweatherability, enhanced impact performance after UV exposure, and a cost savings benefit of 25-35 percent per part. Additionally, there are environmental benefits including a significant reduction of CO2 and VOC, energy usage and greenhouse gases by implementing a paint-free exterior surface for vehicles. ASA also offers excellent dimensional stability, stiffness, and weight savings for larger exterior grilles.

More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

 

 

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ELITE 5408G: COF Stable Polyethylene Resin From Dow

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ELITE 5408G: COF Stable Polyethylene Resin From Dow

ELITE 5408G: COF Stable Polyethylene Resin From Dow

ELITE 5408G, the new COF stable Polyethylene resin from Dow is the answer to all your worries. As a global technology leader in polyethylene, Dow is always on the lookout for the next innovation. To address a current unmet need in the flexible packaging industry, we have created the co-efficient of friction (COF) stable resin – ELITE 5408G (1.0g/10min MI; 0.918 g/cm3 density). This resin provides stable COF of lamination films in both PE and PET layers, throughout the entire process of lamination, curing, storage and transportation. It offers higher efficiency on fast speed packaging lines by minimizing film breakages and interruptions. The COF stable resin also features excellent optical and sealing properties.

As shown in Figure below, we have tested it at elevated temperatures for 7 days and at room temperature conditions for upto a year. ELITE 5408G hardly goes through any change in COF compared to conventional metallocene LLDPEs used in PET//PE or other such laminates.

 

 

With ELITE 5408G, you do not have to add any external slip masterbatch to achieve lower COF. ELITE 5408G in the sealant layer is just enough!

This new grade balances seal strength and COF performance, enabling a smoother, faster and more efficient packaging process.

Not to mention, ELITE 5408G has the sealing performance same as Dow’s ELITE polyethylene resin family, a state-of-the-art sealant portfolio, providing impressive optical and sealing properties.

Several of our customers in India have already adopted to this innovative grade in different applications ranging from surface printed milk & edible oil films, laminates and more demanding thermoforming films. Other benefits which our customers in India have got after adopting ELITE 5408G are as below:

  • No dependency on local distributors to stock small quantities of permanent slip masterbatches
  • No powder deposition onto food packed in thermoformed trays by not using external slip masterbatches
  • Can ensure stable COF in export laminates to their customers
  • No change in COF in products which are exposed to high temperatures like UHT milk films or solvent base adhesive laminates
  • Can survive hot summer months in India without any issues on the packaging lines

www.dow.com

 

 

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SABIC and Japan Steel Works Collaborate on SABIC’s TF-BOPE Resin for Flexible Packaging

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SABIC and Japan Steel Works Collaborate on SABIC’s TF-BOPE Resin for Flexible Packaging

SABIC and Japan Steel Works Collaborate on SABIC’s TF-BOPE Resin for Flexible Packaging

  • Processability of SABIC LLDPE BX202 resin validated in extensive trials on biax film pilot line at JSW’ Technology Center in Japan
  • SABIC’s TF-BOPE resin supports down-gauging and corresponding reductions of up to 50 percent, offering a mono-PE film solution designed for end-of-life recycling in existing recycling streams for flexible packaging

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry has announced that The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (JSW) has validated the use of SABIC LLDPE BX202, a linear low-density polyethylene resin specially developed for processing on tenter frame extrusion equipment for biaxially oriented PE (TF-BOPE) packaging film. The value chain collaboration endorses the use of SABIC’s TF-BOPE material on JSW film lines, extends the machine supplier’s footprint into the BOPE film market for flexible packaging, and underscores SABIC’s role as a forerunner in this market segment.

Sami Al-Osaimi, Executive Vice President Petrochemicals at SABIC commented, “There is a growing market trend and demand for mono-material solutions to facilitate the end-of-life recycling of used packaging products while at the same time supporting the efforts of brand owners and packaging manufacturers to down-gauge their applications and meet ambitious reduction targets. The partnership with JSW has confirmed our strong commitment to accelerate the implementation of advanced material and equipment solutions for flexible packaging by working with global value chain partners who share our mindset to reduce, reuse and recycle as we contribute to a circular plastics economy.”

Extensive trials with SABIC LLDPE BX202 resin on a pilot film manufacturing line at JSW’s Extrusion Technology Center in Hiroshima have demonstrated the excellent performance of the material. As a result, this TF-BOPE grade is currently considered the best-in-class to run on existing tenter frame film lines for BOPE as well as on slightly modified equipment for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Toshiyuki Ninomiya, Vice Plant Manager, Hiroshima Plant for JSW explained, “After testing SABIC’s LLDPE BX202 material in our Bi-Axial Film Stretching pilot line, we were positively surprised by the performance of it. Its excellent processability combined with good mechanical properties makes this material a great addition to our recommendable materials portfolio for our customers and strengthen our position in the BOPE market. By collaborating with SABIC for use of their overall high-performance TF-BOPE resin on our advanced film extrusion lines, we are actively promoting the broader implementation of more efficient and sustainable, circular ‘mono-materialized’ film solutions designed for recycling.”

SABIC’s LLDPE BX202 material combines outstanding processability with good mechanical and optical properties, including clear transparency and twice the impact strength, puncture resistance, tensile strength and stiffness compared to conventional blown PE film of equal thickness. This means that SABIC’s material offers significant potential for further down-gauging and corresponding reductions in weight, material consumption and carbon emissions. At potential packaging material reductions of up to 50 percent vs. incumbent blown PE film, this also translates into potentially higher line speeds with shorter cooling times, maximizing the productivity of applications.

Furthermore, the mono-PE material enhances the recyclability of final flexible packaging applications at the end of their lifespan without compromising the integrity of the packaged products such as frozen food, fruit and vegetable packaging applications. SABIC’s TF-BOPE polymer is also available in certified circular as well as certified renewable grades from Trucircle portfolio.

BIC LLDPE BX202, a specialized linear low-density polyethylene resin for processing on tenter frame extrusion lines for biaxially oriented polyethylene (TF-BOPE) packaging film, combines significant down-gauging potential with outstanding optical and mechanical properties. In food packaging applications, for instance, the TF-BOPE grade delivers clear transparency, lower haze and high gloss together with twice the impact strength, puncture resistance, tensile strength and stiffness compared to conventional blown PE film of equal thickness.

 

www.sabic.com

 

 

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“Innovation, Design and Sustainability as Global Differentials of the Brazilian Plastic Processing Industry” is Theme in the II World Plastic Connection Summit

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“Innovation, Design and Sustainability as Global Differentials of the Brazilian Plastic Processing Industry” is Theme in the II World Plastic Connection Summit

“Innovation, Design and Sustainability as Global Differentials of the Brazilian Plastic Processing Industry” is Theme in the II World Plastic Connection Summit

The most important international event for business and renewal of knowledge on the Brazilian processed plastic industry for export to occur in hybrid format, November 7 – 10

Think Plastic Brazil (Portfolio of solutions to support the plastic processed products sector in the internationalization for target markets), created by INP (National Plastic Institute) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), promotes the II World Plastic Connection Summit, the most important international event of the Brazilian plastic processing industry for business and knowledge renewal. In hybrid format (in-person and online), the Summit will be held at Blue Tree Premium Alphaville, in November 7 to 10, with simultaneous transmission in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

The World Plastic Connection Summit 2022 counts on the following sponsorships and support: Highlight Plastic – Valgroup; Master Plastic – Braskem; Special Plastic Masterbatch – Colorfix; and institutional support: – Plástico em Revista and Plástico Virtual; besides support by Abiquim and Abiplast.

The World Plastic Connection Summit 2022 will comprise:

International Seminar: international technical seminar to disseminate relevant information for decision making both by target markets and the potential of the Brazilian processes plastic sector, with participation of renowned professionals from Brazil and abroad.

Some highlights are: Finnish journalist and design expert Susanna Björklund, who will lecture on sustainability, empathy and design; Beta-i Brasil CEO Renata Ramalhosa, who will talk about Research and Development in national companies; Technion University (Israel Institute of Technology) Professor Charles Eliezer Diesendruck, who will show how mechanochemistry can collaborate to the improvement of plastic materials; Lincoln Seragini and Luís Arevalo, who will discuss innovation in the global market of packaging, among others.

The Seminar will be held on November 7 and 8 and will also include the launching of the International Color Trend Guide (Color Trend 2023); and the International Yearbook 2022 with international sectorial data and information on the 130 companies associated to Think Plastic Brazil (Yearbook 2022).

International Award: Award intended to value companies that are investing in the Internationalization Process, paying homage to the relevant actions of companies associated to the Program.

In this edition, the award brings a new category (World Plastic Global Design Award) created to award companies that invest in actions and projects turned to sustainable design.

Color Trend – International Color Trend 2023: Deep global study of color trends in the processed plastic market, introducing the Brazilian culture and presenting the possibilities of production and development to national companies. The color research was coordinated by Alexandre Herchcovitch, one of the most important designers in the Brazilian fashion.

International yearbook: Yearbook in three languages (Portuguese, English and Spanish), presenting international sectorial information of 2022 and full information on Brazilian companies participating in the portfolio. The novelty is that the International Yearbook 2022 will be online, streamlining the update of sectorial and companies’ information in real time.

Buyers and Press project International Show: on November 9 and 10, at Blue Tree Premium Alphaville Hotel, companies associated to the Think Plastic Brazil Program receive buyers and journalists, international guests.

The World Plastic Connection Summit is one of the main actions of the sectorial project for the segments supported by Think Plastic Brazil program: Agribusiness, Toys and Childcare, Civil Construction, Packaging, Inputs (among them Masterbatch, material responsible for the coloring of processed plastic products), and Houseware.

“In addition to all actions designed to promote business and knowledge renewal, the Summit will be a moment of fraternization of the main exporters of the Brazilian processed plastic industry, enabling exchange of experiences and the growth of the market as a whole. The presence of important international and national names in the Seminar, the acknowledgement of internationalization efforts in the Award, the possibility of good businesses with the Buyers and Press Project, and the expected launching of Yearbook 2022 and Color Trend 2023 confirm the magnitude of Think Plastic Brazil and our industries”, says Carlos Moreira, Think Plastic Brazil Strategy and Project Planning Manager.

In the 2021 edition, the event recorded over 13 thousand accesses from 54 countries, with 130 Brazilian companies and renowned lecturers like Alexandre Herchcovitch, Paulo de Mattos Coelho (Braskem), Karim Rashid, Sally Dominguez, Rosana Orlandi – Guiltless Plastic, Peter Gianetti – IHA, and Priya Nagrale – Market Study Research.

www.thinkplasticbrazil.com

 

 

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Asahi Kasei Joins the Hydrogen Council

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Asahi Kasei Joins the Hydrogen Council

Asahi Kasei Joins the Hydrogen Council

Asahi Kasei announced that it has joined the Hydrogen Council as a steering member. The Hydrogen Council is a global initiative to advance the role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition for sustainability. Founded in January 2017, the Hydrogen Council now includes close to 150 companies and organizations across the entire hydrogen value chain.

Hydrogen-related business is one of Asahi Kasei’s “10 Growth Gears” (GG10), businesses to lead the next phase of growth in fields of focus as part of its medium-term management plan 2024 focused on the theme “Be a Trailblazer.” Asahi Kasei is currently advancing its hydrogen-related business centered on the alkaline water electrolysis system for hydrogen production developed utilizing its experience and expertise gained with the membrane process for chlor-alkali electrolysis.

Asahi Kasei installed a large 10 MW-scale alkaline water electrolysis system at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) as part of a project led by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and performed several trial operations since 2020. Based on the technological achievements obtained at FH2R, Asahi Kasei plans to commercialize a larger-scale alkaline water electrolysis system comprising multiple 10 MW modules by 2025.

Koshiro Kudo, CEO of Asahi Kasei, commented, “The promotion of hydrogen utilization on a large scale is essential to realize a decarbonized society. Through participation in the Hydrogen Council initiative, we believe we can contribute to building a hydrogen value chain together with partners and achieve the decarbonization goal.”

As a steering member of the Hydrogen Council, Asahi Kasei will contribute to the promotion of hydrogen utilization by working with various companies and organizations in the supply chain, while building a new business for the future.

For more information, visit www.asahi-kasei.com

 

 

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Milestone: One Hundredth Allrounder for Weißer + Grießhaber

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Milestone: One Hundredth Allrounder for Weißer + Grießhaber

Milestone: One Hundredth Allrounder for Weißer + Grießhaber

  • Celebratory: Managing Director Reinhard Fauser takes delivery of milestone machine
  • Sophisticated: Two-component Allrounder for automotive parts
  • In partnership: Arburg machines for over 50 years

Weißer + Grießhaber GmbH, based in Mönchweiler, Germany, specialises in high-precision, small plastic parts manufactured in large quantities and with a high degree of automation. The family-owned company has been relying on Arburg injection moulding technology for over 50 years. In October 2022, a very special event in the decades-long, successful cooperation took place: the ceremonial handover of the company’s hundredth Allrounder.

“Arburg covers the entire technology spectrum with its precise and reliable Allrounder injection moulding machines and also offers very high service quality,” said Reinhard Fauser, Managing Director of Weißer + Grießhaber. He also cited Arburg’s innovative strength and technical advice as well as the stability and dependability of a family-owned company as additional reasons for the successful partnership spanning more than five decades.

Two-component Allrounder for gear teeth and transmission parts
Reinhard Fauser came to Lossburg to receive the milestone machine together with Tobias Trippel, Head of Equipment Construction + Industrial Engineering, Kai Hartelt, Equipment Planning and Frank Wiedmaier, Head of Purchasing.

“We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Arburg and working together to solve challenging problems in the field of injection moulding in the future,” said Reinhard Fauser as he took delivery of the electric two-component Allrounder 520 A with a clamping force of 1,500 kN and injection units in sizes 290 and 70. The machine is equipped with OPC UA interfaces, enabling it to communicate with all peripheral equipment and PDA/MDA systems. The new Allrounder will be used to produce gear teeth and transmission parts for prestigious automotive suppliers.

Over a billion parts per year
Weißer + Grießhaber is a family-owned business that was founded in 1969 – the same year that its successful cooperation with Arburg began when it purchased its first Allrounder. Today, the company’s machine fleet features Allrounders from various series covering a range of clamping forces from 250 to 5,000 kN. The machines are used to produce over one billion parts per year, with the majority (around 60 per cent) going to the automotive industry. More than 50 per cent of these parts are exported.

The company has a broad product portfolio covering gear teeth and transmission technology, hybrid and multi-component technology, micro-filters and thin-wall technology, lenses and optical parts, as well as assembly and automation technology. Weißer + Grießhaber has a workforce of 310 employees and generated turnover of 55 million euros in 2021 with series production and in-house mould and equipment construction.

www.arburg.com

 

 

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Zahoransky and Koch Pac-Systeme Establish Close Cooperation in the Blister Packaging Sector

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Zahoransky and Koch Pac-Systeme Establish Close Cooperation in the Blister Packaging Sector

Zahoransky and Koch Pac-Systeme Establish Close Cooperation in the Blister Packaging Sector

Effective immediately, Zahoransky and Koch have agreed to work closely together in the blister packaging sector, in terms of both technology and sales. This new cooperation focuses on providing sustainable, environmentally-friendly packaging solutions in the personal care sector. To achieve this, the Koch model series KDT and KBS will be integrated into the Zahoransky portfolio, while the Zahoransky Z.Pack 4 | 5 machines will be available from Koch. This combined portfolio will provide comprehensive market coverage for the demand for plastic and, in particular, mono-material cardboard blisters in the personal care sector. From the customer’s point of view, all packaging requirements can now be fulfilled, as Robert Dous, Managing Director of Zahoransky Automation & Molds and Chief Sales Officer of Zahoransky Group, confirms: “Koch and Zahoransky are a perfect match. From the first idea to the implementation of this cooperation, we worked together in a spirit of trust and with the same objectives.” Harald Jung, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Koch Pac-Systeme GmbH, is also pleased with the cooperation, adding: “We are proud that Zahoransky has chosen our technologically-leading product range. This offers the best solution to meet current and future environmental, climate, and sustainability challenges.”

Customers from the personal care sector will benefit from the new cooperation on two levels: With Koch, they have at their disposal the industry benchmark for sustainable, sales-enhancing blister packaging solutions. Zahoransky, on the other hand, is the leading supplier of manufacturing systems for the automated and highly efficient production of toothbrushes and other personal care products. Their joint competencies in the areas of application technology and automation are now being combined in a way to meet every need, both in terms of products and packaging. Harald Jung adds: “The two companies’ cultures, technological competencies, and customer orientation are both exemplary – exactly what customers expect from successful market leaders from the Black Forest.”

Sustainable packaging is trending – Zahoransky can now provide full coverage of the increased demand for mono-material cardboard blisters with the cutting-edge technology of Koch’s machines. As the respective technologies are technically aligned, integration into either existing or new manufacturing systems is seamless. Robert Dous sees further advantages in the cooperation: “Koch is also the perfect partner for us from a technical and commercial perspective. They have a modern, and extensive product range that offers suitable solutions for environmental, climate, and sustainability challenges. In order to reach this level in blister packaging machines for mono-material cardboard packaging, we would have had to invest heavily in development. We can now use this capacity for our core business areas.”

The Koch KDT model series at a glance
The KDT turntable machine is particularly suitable for the cost-effective packaging of consumer goods in small to medium sized quantities. The standard version includes a turntable with four sealing tools and a sealing unit for thermal sealing. As a GMP-compliant turntable machine, the compact KDT “medplus” system can also be used for sensitive products in the healthcare sector. Depending on the packaging material, shape, and sealing time, the system has an output of 12 strokes/min.

 

The KS-PL sealing machine and the KBS-PL blister machine with linear pallet transport are particularly efficient at packing long runs of the same or similar products.

 

The Koch KBS model series at a glance
When you need maximum flexibility in terms of material, format, and batch size, KBS is the model series of choice. The sealing pallets of the KS-PT and the KBS-PT blister machine can be changed in no time. When switching formats, only the individual format parts need to be changed, not the complete set. The KS-PL sealing machine and the KBS-PL blister machine with linear pallet transport are particularly efficient at packing long runs of the same or similar products. In addition, the environmentally friendly cyclePac single-material packaging with 100 percent reusability can be used with the KBS-PL and KBS-PT. For the highest possible flexibility, the KBS-KF cannot be beat. It packs a wide variety of products as hard blisters and soft blisters consistent high-level performance.

Zahoransky Z.Pack 4 | 5 packaging machines at a glance
The Z.Pack 4 | 5 packaging machines are suitable for all standard complete blisters. Thanks to their modular design, companies can enjoy a particularly high degree of flexibility in blister design, such as labeling on the front, perforation, embossing, printing, and more. Semi and fully-automatic options for product infeed ensure high machine performance and efficiency. In addition, the touch-free infeed reduces the error rate and machine downtime. Planned changeover times can also be significantly shortened thanks to the integrated ERCO (Ergonomic Rapid Change Over) functions. The cutting tools are highly durable and are also compatible with all Z.Pack machines. The Z.Pack 4 | 5 can be used in a wide variety of applications, from being used as a stand-alone machine to being integrated into fully automated packaging lines. PVC, Pet, or PLA film can be used as forming materials while cardboard, “Tyvek”, aluminum, Pet, and PVC film can be used as cover materials.

 

The Z.Pack 4 runs virtually vibration-free thanks to its stable steel stand. It is equipped with a 4-meter chain. The stations are driven pneumatically or by servo motors. From a financial point of view, the Z.Pack 4 is also impressive due to its low investment costs.

 

www.zahoransky.com

 

 

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Mondi and Reckitt Launch Paper-Based Packaging for Finish Dishwasher Tabs With 75% Less Plastic

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Mondi and Reckitt Launch Paper-Based Packaging for Finish Dishwasher Tabs With 75% Less Plastic

Mondi and Reckitt Launch Paper-Based Packaging for Finish Dishwasher Tabs With 75% Less Plastic

  • Mondi and Reckitt created an innovative paper-based packaging solution for Finish dishwasher tablets
  • New packaging reduces plastic by 75% and will eliminate more than 2,000 tonnes of plastic each year once roll-out is complete
  • Move contributes to Reckitt’s ambition to halve the amount of virgin plastic in its packaging by 2030

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has helped Reckitt on its sustainability journey by designing new paper-based packaging for the company’s market-leading Finish dishwasher tablets.

Packaging for dishwasher tablets must be sealable, durable and water resistant, so using paper has traditionally been challenging. However, by working closely together along Mondi’s EcoSolutions approach, Mondi and Reckitt were able to create a solution that is sustainable by design: the new Finish packaging has successfully replaced 75% of the plastic with responsibly sourced paper. The remaining plastic is used to strengthen the paper structure and provide barrier protection to ensure the quality and safety of the Finish product as well as a re-closable seal.

The new paper-based packaging for Finish will initially launch exclusively with Carrefour in France, where the packaging is recyclable in the existing paper recycling streams. Any adaptations required following the initial market launch will be incorporated before its roll out in other countries over the next few years. Once the launch is complete, Reckitt will be eliminating more than 2,000 tonnes of plastic every year – which is the equivalent of 50 million 1-litre bottles.

Angela Naef, Chief Research & Development Officer at Reckitt said: “Removing plastic from our products is a priority across all Reckitt’s brands. We are always looking at new and innovative ways to improve sustainability in our packaging and we are committed to pioneering further packaging innovation. One of Reckitt’s sustainability ambitions is to reduce virgin plastic in our packaging by half by 2030. As well as removing plastic, the new packaging is expected to generate 15% less CO2 emissions across the product’s lifecycle compared to the previous plastic packaging.”

Gonzalo Balcazar, Global Category Vice President at Finish added: “This latest design represents our commitment to build better future solutions, not just for cleaner dishes but for a cleaner, more sustainable world. The paper-based solution ensures that Finish customers can enjoy the same product they know and love, with the added benefit of doing something for the environment.”

Olivier Seux, Head of Global Key Accounts at Mondi said: “With Reckitt, we were able to develop a paper-based packaging solution that reduces plastic usage while still providing the necessary product protection. This project is a great example of Mondi’s approach of using paper where possible, plastic when useful. The packaging has been designed with sustainability in mind to minimise the impact on the environment. We look forward to working with Reckitt to continue to test and develop solutions that help them achieve their sustainability goals.”

www.mondigroup.com

 

 

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Totalenergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Collaboration Led to High Barrier Recyclable Packaging Contributing to Materials Circularity

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Totalenergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Collaboration Led to High Barrier Recyclable Packaging Contributing to Materials Circularity

Totalenergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Collaboration Led to High Barrier Recyclable Packaging Contributing to Materials Circularity

TotalEnergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group announce today the successful proof of concept of a fully recyclable High Barrier Stand-up Pouch suitable for food-grade applications.

The partners have developed a fully recyclable high barrier packaging, to replace multimaterial structures (like e.g., metalized BoPP/PE or metallized BoPET/PE), in line with brand owners’ commitments to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025. Composed of 98% polyethylene and less than 2% EVOH, required for barrier properties, the new solution exhibits identical performances without any compromise on recyclability, allowing to enter available recycling streams and thus contributing to address the challenge of plastics end-of-life.

It consists of a Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) film and a sealing film, laminated together by Dettmer Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG. The machine manufacturer B&B Verpackungstechnik GmbH then transformed this structure into a Stand-Up Pouch that could be used for demanding applications, such as coffee packaging. The MDO-PE film recipe, composed of TotalEnergies Supertough, and unique Lumicene high density PE together with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Soarnol, was running on an VarexII equipment at the Windmöller & Hölscher Expo for four days during the 2022 K show and was successfully welcomed by attendees.

“The replacement of non-recyclable multi-material packaging is key to ensure the circularity of plastic materials, bringing more qualitative items on the market to be used as feedstock for the recycling industry. We are committed to accelerate in the circular economy by integrating eco-design principles into our product development process, in line with our ambition of producing 30% recycled and bio polymers by 2030” said Olivier Greiner, Vice President, Polymers Europe & Orient at TotalEnergies.

“With this product study, we are very pleased to showcase another missing piece in the puzzle towards a true circular economy. Our leading knowledge and cutting-edge technology for the production of barrier and MDO-PE films as well as the excellent co-operation between all partners have made this possible.” said Dr. Jonas Schmidt, Head of Product Management of Windmöller & Hölscher.

“We are happy to participate in this joint project, offering an innovative and sustainable packaging to the industry. Thanks to the combination of chosen barrier materials, together with excellent machine technology, the needs of high water-vapor-, oxygen- and aroma-barrier are achieved. Furthermore, the structure can be declared by definition as mono-layer solution, and it is also fully mechanically recyclable”, explained Domenico De Angelis, General Manager Sales Soarnol, P&C MMA Business Group EMEA of Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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Clariant Oil Services Expands EMEA Footprint and Launches State-of-the-Art Technical Center Ahead of ADIPEC 2022

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Clariant Oil Services Expands EMEA Footprint and Launches State-of-the-Art Technical Center Ahead of ADIPEC 2022

Clariant Oil Services Expands EMEA Footprint and Launches State-of-the-Art Technical Center Ahead of ADIPEC 2022

  • The state-of-the-art Technical Center based in the UAE will serve customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
  • Located in the Dubai Science Park, regional experts will offer rapid technical support, focused on three competencies: corrosion management, fluid separation, and flow assurance
  • At ADIPEC 2022, experts will unveil Clariant Oil Services’ sustainability initiative – The D3 Program – and present the latest research on corrosion and scale inhibitors

Clariant Oil Services – a leading supplier of specialty oilfield production chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry – announced its expansion in EMEA with the launch of its state-of-the-art facility for advanced oil and gas solutions. Located in the Dubai Science Park (DSP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the EMEA Technical Center will leverage the latest technologies and more sustainable oilfield chemicals. The regional hub will give customers in major oil producing countries access to Clariant’s global innovation team and address three competencies: corrosion, fluid separation, and flow assurance.

As Clariant returns to ADIPEC 2022, taking place October 31 – November 3 in Abu Dhabi, experts will share new resources and insights adeptly designed to meet today’s energy demands and ambitious plans for accessible and sustainable solutions. Clariant will exhibit in Hall 8, Stand 8252, and seasoned, technical experts will present the company’s latest research on corrosion and scale inhibitors.

“The EMEA Technical Center brings autonomous application testing facilities to the oil and gas industry, doubling throughput and allowing customers to swiftly realize performance and cost-driven solutions,” said Zied Ghazouani, Head of EMEA, Clariant Oil Services. “Clariant will deploy novel solutions to protect the integrity of customer assets, ensure continuity of production, and enhance asset productivity, while not losing sight of sustainable development goals.”

 

Clariant’s global innovation team using state-of-the-art equipment at the EMEA Technical Center.

 

Clariant is committed to using its world-leading expertise to help customers achieve their sustainability transformations across every phase of the oil and gas lifecycle. Earlier this year, Clariant Oil Services launched the D3 Program to introduce more sustainable solutions to the oil and gas industry. The initiative helps operators reduce carbon emissions and enhance safe operations, while avoiding disruptions to ongoing operations. It is comprised of three pillars: Decarb, Densify and Detox.

 

Clariant’s global innovation team using state-of-the-art equipment at the EMEA Technical Center.

 

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