Innovia Films has had a strong response to the launch of Propafilm RCU, its first proprietary acrylic-coated BOPP film.
A proven barrier to mineral oil migration for up to 1.5 years, the product is welcome news to many dried food manufacturers.
Packaging and sustainability marketing manager Andy Sweetman said Innovia was currently running over 40 trials across Europe with existing and potential customers.
The R&D team has also accelerated development work on a sister product called Propafilm RBCU, which has all the qualities and benefits of RCU but is white.
“It has an excellent barrier, a low sealing threshold, and a broader sealing range,” said Sweetman.
“Manufacturers and packers who prefer a solid white film now have an alternative option.
Due to its versatility, the chocolate and snack markets are likely to be interested in this product.”
In other news, the company's ‘bubble’ line investment work, which means increased capacity, will come on-stream later this year.
“This allows us to refocus our efforts on our polypropylene range of films,” said Sweetman.
“In fact we are also working on another extension to the range – a one-side coated variant, designed specifically for laminate applications. Watch this space.”
