What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?

EPR is a regulatory framework that holds producers, importers and retailers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially at the end-of-life stage. This includes managing the collection, recycling, or safe disposal of products.

Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags

Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags First invented in the early 50’s, designs were originally patented by Danish inventor Borg Madsen, who had developed a plastic slider to seal two interlocking groves. These patents were later acquired by Flexigrip company. And with the aid of a license from a Japanese company […]

PVCP

Plasticised PVC PVCP A range of calendered PVC incorporating plasticiser to make the PVC more flexible is available in thicknesses 45um to 1mm and is available in transparent, white and colours. Applications of plasticised PVC include; a) Shower curtains b) Baby products c) Urine bags and medical tubing d) Stationery and labels e) Book protection. […]

PVC

Plasticised PVC, PVCP PVC A range of calendered PVC incorporating plasticiser to make the PVC more flexible is available in thicknesses 45um to 1mm and is available in transparent, white and colours. Applications of plasticised PVC include; Shower curtains  Baby products Urine bags and medical tubing Stationary and labels Book protection Adhesive tapes Table cloths […]

APET

Amorphous PET, APET/RPET APET APET has excellent clarity and durability. Primarily used for thermoforming for food trays, blister packs and clam shells plus a number of technical applications including; Printing Pressure-sensitive adhesive Coating Laminating Medical applications Book protection Available in; Transparent, white, coloured and metallised With anti-block or silicone for de-nesting purposes Thicknesses 150um to […]

OPA

Oriented Nylon/Polyamide OPA Oriented Nylon has the benefit of enhanced gas barrier over standard PET and capable of providing sufficient oxygen barrier for cheese packing without the necessity of a coating thereby saving cost. OPA has excellent inherent strength and is capable of taking heavier product weights than PET.  Thicknesses available are 12 and 15um […]