In this article, Vivek Komaragiri, Principal Technologist at Industrial Physics, explores how advances in optical measurement are enabling packaging manufacturers to move away from nuclear gauges to achieve greater precision, efficiency, and sustainability.
With continued growth in demand for sustainable flexible packaging, these new laminates extend TIPA’s mission to offer compostable alternatives without compromising on performance, barrier, or machine compatibility.
Developed in close partnership with Delica AG, belonging to the group Migros Industrie AG, this soft bag combines more sustainability with top-tier performance.
The award-winning tube exemplifies eco-friendly packaging innovation, featuring Neopac’s PaperX laminate, a specialized material that contains 80% fiber in the tube sleeve and reduces overall plastic content by 32% as well as lowering the product’s carbon footprint.
The company, which sells adhesive-free films and thermal laminates to a range of label and flexible packaging converters, aims to showcase how its premium finishes can help converters appeal to a wider range of brands, increase revenue, and expand their market reach.
The certification includes a ‘Mark of Conformity,’ which can be stamped on the pouches to indicate their validation under the Compostable Bags Certification Program.
Under the theme “Experience. Transformation.,” Sun Chemical will demonstrate its commitment to sustainability by showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of inks, coatings, and adhesives designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
The launch marks the latest addition to TIPA’s exclusive portfolio of packaging solutions for local production in North America, which recently saw the addition of the company’s 301 and 319 high transparent compostable films.
The innovation positions a new PE-based recycle-ready alternative to pearlized biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), which is not widely recyclable, and offers a significant growth opportunity for PE film converters.
Morchem President Michael Reed will lead the educational session, titled “Laminate With Less,” on Tuesday, September 12, at 12 p.m. at the Processing Innovation Stage.
