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Charter Next Generation<\/a> (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, today announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of new 9-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines equipped with machine-direction orientation<\/a> (MDO) technology. The investment increases CNG\u2019s capacity to deliver high-barrier, recycle-ready films at scale, helping to transition away from mixed-material structures while meeting performance, sustainability, and emerging regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n The expansion enhances design flexibility, builds supply chain resilience, and strengthens CNG\u2019s position as a preferred partner for customers seeking to accelerate progress toward a circular economy. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe addition of 9-layer MDO technology unlocks advanced barrier performance in recycle-ready films, giving brands the clarity, stiffness, and protection they need without relying on non-recyclable materials,\u201d said Aaron LaPointe, Senior Principal Engineer at CNG. \u00a0<\/p>\n CNG has consistently been at the forefront of MDO innovation. Earlier this year, the company introduced its matte MDO-PE print film<\/a>, which is one of the industry\u2019s first to integrate a premium matte aesthetic directly into the material and eliminates the need for secondary coatings or overprint varnishes. This film offers a turnkey solution that delivers both shelf appeal and a recycle-ready design in a mono-material structure, underscoring CNG\u2019s continued leadership in developing advanced materials that meet market demands for performance, efficiency, and sustainability.\u00a0<\/p>\n With multiple MDO-PE lines operating across its network of manufacturing facilities, CNG has one of the most comprehensive MDO platforms in North America. The addition of the new 9-layer extrusion line increases manufacturing redundancy and enables more complex high-barrier film designs for its GreenArrow\u2122<\/a> portfolio of sustainable films.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cElevating our barrier capabilities with MDO technology reflects both the immediate customer needs and our long-term commitment to advancing sustainable packaging,\u201d said James Rosenberger, Product Manager of Sustainable Solutions at Charter Next Generation.\u00a0<\/p>\n As global brands race to meet sustainable packaging goals and prepare for the latest extended producer responsibility <\/a>(EPR) mandates, CNG\u2019s expanded MDO platform delivers a solutions-driven approach: high-performance films that combine sustainability, cost-efficiency, and supply chain security at scale. \u00a0<\/p>\n Visit cnginc.com<\/a> to: learn more about the company\u2019s recycle-ready films<\/a>; explore advanced sustainable solutions<\/a>; and download the latest Impact Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n