December 1, 2019
Bobst Introduces Vision CL Flexo Press Laminate Material Alternative
Bobst Introduces Vision CL Flexo Press Laminate Material Alternative
Swiss company develops new biodegradable and compostable films
The Swiss company, Bobst Mex SA that specializes in substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment has just launched its new Cl flexo press. The press will support the company’s push for improved sustainability across its product range, the product can use either solvent or water-based inks. "With our new films, the idea is to have a thinner product but still have the same performance. Then we can transfer this into applications, cereal bars, pouches, etc. But then we have to address how to reduce the cost while delivering that higher performance,” says Eric Pavone, business development director at Bobst.
There will be an increase in the use of biodegradable plastics which will compete with paper solutions. The new product is biodegradable and compostable. “There are some grades that need 8 hours at 42C to start degrading. There are other plastic types which break down in an hour in water and sunlight,” Pavone says. Moving forward they are confident in their new press and films will increase their sustainability and recycling in general.
To read more about these film and sheet technologies click here.
There will be an increase in the use of biodegradable plastics which will compete with paper solutions. The new product is biodegradable and compostable. “There are some grades that need 8 hours at 42C to start degrading. There are other plastic types which break down in an hour in water and sunlight,” Pavone says. Moving forward they are confident in their new press and films will increase their sustainability and recycling in general.
To read more about these film and sheet technologies click here.
December 2, 2019
Raven Industries Moving into Rigid Composites
Raven Industries are developing solutions for thinner and stronger composites for transportation
Raven Industries is already known for its specialty aerospace and weather balloons. Now the South Dakota company is moving into rigid composites. The Sioux Falls, S.D. – based maker of films and sheet used in making high-altitude balloons, geomembranes and industrial packaging is expanding their scope. Their Engineered Films Division is expanding into the reinforced rigid composites market. They want to drive their Applied Technology Division into a leader in autonomous agriculture, building on their existing farm machine visual guidance and steering technology. “The strength of our market positions and technology offerings has never been greater than it is today, now is the time to leverage our positions in these expanding markets in order to drive significant growth in company performance over the long term,” says CEO Dan Rykus.
Raven will start developing solutions for thinner, lighter, and stronger composites for transportation, construction, automotive and packaging markets. Raven’s Engineered Films Division has a number of seven-layer blown film lines and has strategically invested in multilayer films and reinforced flexible composites for the last several years. They have generated sales of $406.6 million in 2019.
To read more about the firms' strategic move in the plastic film industry click here.
Raven will start developing solutions for thinner, lighter, and stronger composites for transportation, construction, automotive and packaging markets. Raven’s Engineered Films Division has a number of seven-layer blown film lines and has strategically invested in multilayer films and reinforced flexible composites for the last several years. They have generated sales of $406.6 million in 2019.
To read more about the firms' strategic move in the plastic film industry click here.
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