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Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, and Brückner Maschinenbau (Brückner), a global cast extrusion line manufacturer, have partnered to help film producers develop a coextruded, peelable, BOPET lidding film that addresses demands for streamlined production efficiencies, improved consumer ease of use and reduced end of life impact when used with optimized equipment. 

This partnership is driven by the need to offer a full-service approach to manufacturing lidding films. It entails providing film producers with raw materials, such as resins and adhesives, as well as training on how to optimize equipment settings to produce a direct food contact compliant, BOPET lidding film efficiently and effectively.

To do this, the companies combined Bostik’s know-how in specialty copolyesters design and formulation with Brückner’s expertise in designing cast extrusion lines. To simplify processes, film producers can coextrude the resins and adhesives to manufacture the film in one pass, which reduces overall energy usage compared to other film production that require multiple steps.

Additionally, the finished film exhibits peelable behavior that addresses consumer preferences for ease of use as well as seal safety for meat, dual ovenable, produce and fruit fresh cuts packages and more. Moreover, converters can reduce complexities and associated costs, as they do not have to modify the film via a coating process with a seal/peel layer once they receive it.

Finally, as a full PET-based product, the film helps enable a monomaterial package design and can be recycled with PET thermoform trays.

Thanks to this full-service approach, Bostik and Brückner may also provide film producers with training on how to best utilize the equipment, in order to reduce downtime, including associated waste and energy costs, and quickly deliver quality films to converters.

 
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We appreciate collaborating with Brückner on this initiative and feel that a full-service approach to BOPET lidding film production is very valuable to the flexible packaging market. In addition to streamlining operations and reducing overall costs, it allows film producers to understand how optimized equipment can enhance their processes and end results. We look forward to continuing to partner with Brückner to meet the flexible packaging market’s evolving needs.

Claude Granel, Global Market Leader, Advanced Packaging and Converting at Bostik

It also helps the entire value chain do their jobs more easily while meeting performance, efficiency and sustainability goals. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Bostik to meet the flexible packaging market’s evolving needs.

Markus Koppers, Head of Technology Center at Brückner Maschinenbau

 

About Bostik, an Arkema company

Bostik, the adhesive solutions division of Arkema, is a global player in specialty adhesives for the construction, consumer, and industrial markets which develops innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With annual sales of 2.7 billion euros in 2023, a presence in more than 45 countries, and 7,000 employees, Bostik is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners.

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