RKW launches sustainable PE plastic films
The films, enhanced with the latest machine-direction orientation (MDO) technology, offer recyclability and sustainability across several packaging formats and industries, setting new benchmarks for flexible packaging.
Consumers' growing demand and impending global regulations are driving the need for these innovative solutions. RKW Group's extended MDO-polyethylene (PE) product line, including films with an EVOH barrier, reportedly addresses these requirements, offering a recyclable alternative to traditional packaging materials.
The RKW Horizon MDO-PE films, when combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, result in packaging made entirely from PE. This homogeneity makes them ideal for recycling, contrasting with conventional multi-material packages that are more challenging to process.
RKW Group sales consumer packaging director Luc Hermans said: "As a manufacturer of high-quality plastic films, we are acutely aware of our responsibility. That's why we continuously develop our product portfolio of sustainable monomaterial solutions.
"For example, we also offer low-SIT [seal-initiation temperature] sealing films with PCR (post-consumer recycled) content, which we can combine with MDO-PE films for various nonfood applications.'
The RKW Horizon films reportedly meet stringent requirements for flexibility, durability, and aesthetics in packaging. They are engineered for better performance on standard packaging machinery, offering benefits such as tear resistance, high transparency, and superior printability.
MDO-PE films cater to a wide array of packaging needs, including stand-up pouches, side gusset bags, flow packs, sachets, and lidding films.
Earlier this year, RKW Group presented its film and net solutions, as well as nonwovens for the entire supply chain, from plant cultivation to packaging and transport, at the Fruit Logistica event in Berlin, Germany.
"RKW launches sustainable PE plastic films" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand.
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