Gerdau Graphene Partners with Packseven to Release Graphene Stretch Film
Gerdau Graphene, the nanotechnology company pioneering advanced graphene-enhanced materials for industrial applications, has announced that Packseven, one of Brazil's largest flexible film makers, has commercialized the world's first graphene-enhanced stretch film. The new ultra-thin film, developed using Gerdau Graphene's specialized graphene additive technology, is significantly thinner and more durable. Initial testing revealed that the new films could pack 120% more material without breaking compared with comparable flexible films. More durable stretch films reduce consumption of the material per pallet and increase safety in packing and loading. It is expected to be made available for sale in Q3 2023.
"Integrating graphene into our stretch film enhances its known properties, such as increasing its resistance to sharp objects that could pierce it. On top of that, it's more efficient - you use less of it when stretching, which means a big jump in cargo safety," said Kléber Ávila, CEO of Packseven. "Our goal is to provide a more durable film to the market, and we think this will set a new bar for quality, delivering numerous benefits to transportation, storage, and all sorts of packaging needs."