Extrusion International 4-2024-USA

16 Extrusion International 4/2024 INDUSTRY NEWS  Innovia Films, a material science pioneer and major producer of BOPP films, has announced the launch of a white ultra low density film that was specifically engineered to be a good fit for ice cream flow wrap packaging. “Nothing screams summer more than ice cream and we are proud to be able to offer our new VL40 white cavitated film that is an excel- lent partner for one of our favourite summer treats. A typical way to package ice cream is to use high-speed flowwrap packaging that preserves the quality of the product until consumption“, explains Alasdair McEwen, who heads up the European Packaging Division of Innovia. The new film grade was developed and successfully trialled and launched by the science material experts at their Innovia Films site in Płock, Po- land. “Our film is a high-gloss white coextruded OPP film with a very wide heat seal range. We made some significant changes to our extrusion lines to be able to deliver this specific film grade that is ideal for ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. The team did a great job in a very short time“, comments Piotr Piasny, General Manager at Innovia Films in Płock. Amongst other features it offers a very high puncture resistance which is important to preserve the valuable product and prevent food waste. The printability of the prod- uct means you can achieve a superior graphic appeal, and the film provides an easy-to-open package“. The films are largely unaffected by cli- matic conditions but should not be stored at temperatures above 104°F (40°C). Un- der suitable storage conditions, the film can be stored for a period of 6 months without any risk of deterioration. Innovia Films Ltd, www.innoviafilms.com Dedicated Low Density Film for Ice Cream FlowWrap Packaging Launched 2-Meter Stretch Wrap Film Line – Fully Revised and Extended  The 2-meter EcoCompact® II features a number of technical innovations, packed in a fresh new design. Like its predecessor, it com- bines a compact line set-up with ex- cellent components and maximum flexibility, while maintaining an af- fordable price. At K 2010 trade fair, SML intro- duced the EcoCompact®. A stan- dardised 4 up (2,000 mm) wide stretch film line with premium com- ponents, an extremely compact design and a reasonable price that revolutionised the market. “The EcoCompact® was a hot seller right from the go. Now, 14 years later, it is time for a total refinement,” Thom- as Rauscher, Product Manager at SML states. To cover almost every potential demand in production, the Eco - Compact® II comes in four pre- configured versions, ranging from a minimum of four extruders to a maximum of seven extruders. Be- side 5-layers and 7-layers versions, the line can be optionally fitted with Nanolayer-Technology. SML’s well-known Ø 1,600 mm chill roll unit and an e-container are now in- cluded as a standard. The winder is a key part of any stretch film line. In the EcoCom- pact® II, customers can choose New EcoCompact II stretch film line with double turret winder W4000-WS (Credit: SML/KHP