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Bostik<\/a>, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, and Br\u00fcckner Maschinenbau<\/a> (Br\u00fcckner), a global cast extrusion line manufacturer, have partnered to develop a coextruded, peelable, BOPET lidding film that addresses demands of film producers for streamlined production efficiencies, improved consumer ease of use and reduced end of life impact through the use of optimized equipment.<\/p>\n This partnership is driven by the market\u2019s lack of a full-service approach to manufacturing lidding films<\/a>. It entails providing film producers with raw materials, such as resins and adhesives, as well as training on how to optimize equipment settings to produce a direct-food-contact-compliant BOPET lidding film efficiently and effectively. To do this, Bostik and Br\u00fcckner wish to combine Bostik\u2019s know-how in specialty copolyesters design and formulation with Br\u00fcckner\u2019s expertise in designing cast extrusion lines.<\/p>\n This combination of skills allowed Bostik and Br\u00fcckner to simplify processes: film producers can now coextrude the resins and adhesives to manufacture the film in one pass, which reduces overall energy usage compared to other film production processes that require multiple steps.<\/p>\n Additionally, the finished film exhibits peelable behavior that addresses consumer preferences for ease of use as well as seal safety for meat, dual ovenable, produce<\/a> and fruit fresh cuts packages and more. Moreover, converters can reduce complexities and associated costs, as they do not have to modify the film via a coating process with a seal\/peel layer once they receive it.<\/p>\n Finally, as a full PET-based product, the film helps enable a monomaterial package design and can be recycled with PET thermoform trays<\/p>\n Thanks to this full-service approach, Bostik and Br\u00fcckner may also provide film producers with training on how to best utilize the equipment, in order to reduce downtime, including associated waste and energy costs, and quickly deliver quality films to converters.<\/p>\n \u201cWe appreciate collaborating with Br\u00fcckner on this initiative and feel that a full-service approach to BOPET lidding film production is very valuable to the flexible packaging market,\u201d said Claude Granel, Bostik\u2019s Global Market Leader, Advanced Packaging and Converting. \u201cIn addition to streamlining operations and reducing overall costs, it allows film producers to understand how optimized equipment<\/a> can enhance their processes and end results.\u201d<\/p>\n Furthering Bostik\u2019s sentiment, Markus Koppers, Br\u00fcckner Maschinenbau\u2019s Head of Technology Center, said, \u201cIt also helps the entire value chain do their jobs more easily while meeting performance, efficiency and sustainability goals. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Bostik to meet the flexible packaging market\u2019s evolving needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n