With The Full PE Laminate,
Borealis and Borouge has developed an innovative monomaterial solution based on
Borstar® Bimodal polyethylene, which makes it possible for PE flexible
packagings to have a second life as valuable end products. The
production-related advantages are also persuasive: The Full PE Laminate is just
as stiff, tough and puncture resistant as conventional materials, it can be
made into high-quality films. A consortium that included GEA introduced this
ground-breaking solution for the manufacturing, processing and recycling of
flexible plastic packaging, which is a matter of growing importance for the
packaging industry. GEA experts in Weert, The Netherlands, adapted the
packaging equipment GEA SmartPacker CX400 Quatro Seal for use with the new film
material. They tested The Full PE Laminate on the vertical form fill and
seal (VFFS) flowpacker and adapted it to achieve an optimum film run.