A modest improvement in margins, along with continuing steady growth helped to lift investment confidence in the BOPP film industry last year - but not in China. After years when 60-70% of new capacity was being installed in China, the focus is now shifting to new markets and those with the highest growth potential.

BOPP film has been one of the global success stories in flexible plastics packaging. According to a new report on the Global BOPP film market from industry consultants AMI Consulting, this is now an industry which produces over 7 million tonnes of substrates a year, worth more than USD 18 billion.

Single- and double-axis oriented film, which can be reduced under heating and fitted tightly to the packed items, is used as shrink film. In practical terms, any film, capable of increased shrinkage (up to 50% and more) and thus used for packing various products is normally referenced to as shrink film.

One of the most important technological advances in the field of plastics over the last half of the twentieth century has been the extensive replacement of metals with plastics.

Two-packs, four-packs, six-packs, Fridge-packs, club-packs — none would be possible without secondary packaging. From carrying aids to containers with added function, manufacturers are expanding options with consumers in mind. Consumer and retailer conservation concerns also are shaping the category’s future, as sustainability becomes an important issue.

What influences the carbon footprint of a plastic film and where is the greatest potential for reduction?

Under the patronage of State Parliament President Ilse Aigner and State Minister for Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger, the Bavarian SME Award was presented for the 14th time on 23 June 2023 in Munich.

Senior New Material Technology is investing heavily in battery separator film lines. Already eight Brueckner lines have been successfully in operation for some time now at their Changzhou premises.

Brueckner Group USA inaugurated its Customer Innovation Center during its Customer Days event last week, May 17 and 18.

As a newcomer in the BOPP film industry, TU PHUONG BOPP FILM found in Brueckner Maschinenbau a strong and reliable partner for the future.

As a central component of its corporate strategy, Brueckner Maschinenbau has always relied on the innovative strength of its employees.

When Hubei Teng Lei New Material Science and Technology Co., Ltd. and Brueckner Maschinenbau team up for a BOPP film production project, speed, output, efficiency are always there.

The companies of the Brueckner Group in Siegsdorf are increasingly aligning their strategy, products and processes with the principles of sustainability.

Brueckner ONE is unique in the BO-industry: a digital service platform supporting all matters of the film stretching line and its operation.

A simple way to make stretch film production more sustainable is the reduction of cardboard used for paper cores.