The gelbo flex test according to ASTM F 392
Innoform Testservice frequently receives requests to test the mechanical strength of flexible (barrier) materials. These materials play a crucial role in many applications, from food packaging to technical protective films. A proven method for testing the mechanical strength of these materials is the gelbo flex test in accordance with ASTM F 392, which focuses in particular on the crease and...
BOBST, alongside its industry partners, showcased the future of the packaging industry through comprehensive workflow solutions.
On October 26th, 2023, BOBST, in collaboration with industry partners and brand owners, impressively demonstrated the production of sustainable flexible packaging during an Open House at the BOBST Bielefeld Competence Center. The event highlighted the latest technologies and integrated workflows, with a strong emphasis on BOBST Connect. Sustainable packaging in the manufacturer's focus Manufacturers of flexible packaging face increasing demand...
Choosing the right packaging material for a greener future
Example: paper or plastic film The question of sustainability between film and paper packaging can be quite complex, as it depends on a number of factors, including manufacturing processes, the life of the material and recycling options. Production effort Paper packaging: the production of paper is energy intensive and requires the use of large quantities of water. Plastic film packaging:...
Barrier films become more recyclable
One thing is clear in Würzburg on 22 and 23 June 2023 - The mega trend in the packaging sector - recyclability - is also and especially affecting barrier films. Based on presentations on food waste and the guiding principle of sustainability itself, it quickly becomes clear - barrier films will continue to drive the flexpack market. The 3 pillars...
Innoform offers web seminars in English language
Due to numerous requests, Innoform will also offer selected web seminars in English from April 2023. In the first half of the year, the focus will be on the topics of film packaging basics, production and application. After the video courses and Inno-Talks Europe, this is Innoform's third offer for English-speaking interested parties. Innoform is thus following the internationalisation of...
Review Day 2: 8th Expert Meeting Packaging Printing – Daring Diversity
E-commerce has come to stay The thesis of Stefan Hilß (Linked2Brands) at the beginning of his presentation was: "The supermarket shelf has lost its unique selling proposition as the ultimate point-of-sale". E-commerce has established itself as the second POS for FMCG. This requires packaging to be digitally prepared by creating computer-generated images directly from the native artwork file or by...
Interview with Dr. Daniele Borin (Taghleef Industries) about BOPP barrier films
Karsten Schröder talks in Berlin to Dr. Daniele Borin, Product Manager for Flexibles at Taghleef, about PP-based film packaging solutions. Daniele unveiled how BOPP films can be used both as printing and barrier web. In fact EXTENDO® portfolio can meet the most demanding requirements in terms of water vapour, aroma, oxygen and mineral oil barrier. Discover why this approach with...
Ton Knipscheer talked to Karsten Schröder about “Digital Heating”
A live interview recorded in Berlin in October 2022 It was a great pleasure to meet so many high-quality representatives of the international flexible packaging industry at the Inno-Meeting Europe 2022 in Berlin. Inspiring keynotes with challenging perspectives and a very nice social programme. I had the privilege to be there and to make many valuable contacts. Afterwards, I was...
The Inno-Meeting Europe – on the pulse of time
A short report by Karsten Schröder Moderated by Guido Aufdemkamp, the Inno-Meeting Europe was an entertaining, informative and collegial meeting of the on-site and livestream participants. Together with the top-class speakers, the atmosphere was extremely friendly and constructive. It started with facts, figures and data from Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE). Anja Holthoff-Schlegel, connected from quarantine, spoke about the expected growth...
Guido Aufdemkamp from Flexible Packaging Europe on the background to the Inno-Meeting Europe
An interview with Guido Aufdemkamp by Karsten Schröder … "the real goal is the fight against climate change"... Guido, we have been discussing for years why the Inno-Meeting in Osnabrück only exists in German. It has established itself in the German-speaking region as a real industry meeting. In the meantime, Innoform has even added some offshoots to the Inno-Meeting brand...