Extrusion International 5-2021

37 Extrusion International 5/2021 kp has a rich history of innovative pharmaceutical blister packaging solutions and kpNext is the next step of that evolution. Not only is kpNext the only PET fi lm designed to be a recyclable blister package, but it does not come at the expense of the manufacturing process. Pharmaceuti- cal companies and converters can utilise kpNext on their existing form, fi ll and seal lines with no loss of line speed or a need to retool. It truly is the best of both worlds, sus- tainable yet functional solution. From consumers to global brands to governments, the demand for recyclable packaging has never been higher. kpNext answers those calls. It is produced from a globally recyclable material and is designed to be recycled in the RIC (resin identi fi cation code) #1 PET stream. Daniel Stagnaro, Head of Technology stated: “Current pharmaceutical blister packaging is classi fi ed as RIC #7, produced from a multi material structure, which is not recyclable and therefore is disposed in a land fi ll or in- cinerated. Major pharmaceutical companies have been challenging blister manufacturers for a solution that is responsible and recyclable. kp has answered those chal- lenges with kpNext.” kpNext is the culmination of three years’ with of research and development. Utilising its kp i.center, an application development lab located in Charlottesville, VA, kp scien- tists, chemists and technical teams have worked on devel- oping the technology to where it is today: A blister fi lm designed to be fully recyclable and a plug & play solution on existing pharmaceutical lines. At launch, Dr. Jorg Schneewind, President of kp’s PHD Di- vision said: “kpNext is an example of excellence in prod- uct innovation because it has been designed to be recy- clable and is a seamless transition, taking the burden off our customers to adapt to the sustainnable fi lm. Instead, the fi lm adapted to the equipment. It’s a true milestone for the industry and for kp – in our ability to support our customers in meeting their sustainability commitments.” “For over 55 years, kp has been at the forefront of sus- tainable packaging designs, championing the circular economy and closed-loop recycling while leading in inno- vative, recycled-contend products,” said Scott Tracey, CEO of Klöckner Pentaplast. “As a company, we’re committed to taking every oportunity to make packaging recyclable. A win-win for our long-term partners.” KP Holding GmbH & Co. KG Industriestr. 3-5, 56412 Heiligenroth (Rheinland-Pfalz), Germany www.kp f i lms.com New Recyclable Blister Film Launched Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched kpNext, its fi rst-to-market innovation in recyclable PET blister fi lms. kpNext is the only PET recyclable blister that is completely compatible on pharmaceutical manufacturing form, fi ll and seal equipment PACKAGING FILM For 100% Purity. No matter whether you inspect raw material, check the surface or set up turnkey laboratories : OCS develops, builds and supports exactly, what you really need. <RXÚOO ÷QG WKHP All. With OCS. 6FDQ DQG FRQWDFW XV www.ocsgmbh.com