LIVINGSTON, NJ – February 27, 2024 – Inteplast Engineered Films (IEF) and Inteplast BOPP Films, both manufacturers of packaging films, will attend the Flexible Packaging Association’s Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ on March 20-22, to dive deeper into the fluid and frequently shifting landscape of sustainable packaging.
IEF President Bob Stein said the FPA offers an opportunity to gauge customers’ needs.
“We’re very excited about joining the FPA. As a guest at the fall 2023 meeting, I found the Association’s agenda to be very relevant to IEF and our focus on developing, producing, and selling our sustainable films, which are branded under our InteGreen label. I see joining the FPA as yet another opportunity to get closer to our customer needs, understand and stay ahead of any changing or expected legislation, and to work closer with all of our partners as we navigate this very dynamic time as a supplier into the flexible packaging industry,” Stein said.
In addition to playing a central role in the packaging industry’s pursuit of circular economic stability, Inteplast Group’s sustainable packaging options encompass ready-to-recycle packaging solutions and the use of PCR materials.
In line with this objective, Inteplast BOPP Films is in the process of commercializing a biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film. This film, whether utilized independently or in conjunction with IEF’s sealant web solutions, offers a fully recyclable mono-material packaging solution. Inteplast BOPP’s manufacturing facilities have also attained ISCC PLUS certification to support advanced recycling initiatives and are capable of providing a complete portfolio of ISCC PLUS certified films.
Paul Marquard, general manager and vice president of Inteplast BOPP Films, said film manufacturers must understand how regulations will influence the specifications for sustainable packaging content, its end-of-life solutions, and the varying standards for ‘clean waste’ across different film types.
“The flexible packaging industry is encountering several challenges across the supply chain specifically targeted at sustainability. However, this presents significant opportunities to embrace emerging market trends and devise necessary solutions. We view the Flexible Packaging Association, along with its members, as the ideal platform to tackle these challenges. We are eager to participate in this year’s Annual Meeting,” Marquard said.
IEF Marketing Manager Justin Schaefer said that any film engineer, sales professional, or manufacturer of sustainable packaging must be a perpetual student.
“The sustainable packaging landscape is rapidly evolving. Brand owners and consumers have increasingly called for change and Inteplast is proud to be an industry-leader in the sustainable flexible packaging shift. Joining the FPA will allow us to better understand customers’ specific packaging needs so that we can collaborate on meaningful projects across the entire value chain. All packaging professionals need to get on board because this train isn’t slowing down anytime soon,” said Schaefer.
IEF’s portfolio of sustainable alternatives and films for packaging is designed to meet market demands in modern packaging, Schaefer noted. Products include films with high percentages of recycled content and pre-qualified films for store drop-off recycling, and other solutions, including low seal initiation temperature sealant webs for recyclable, mono-material flexible packaging.
For more information about InteGreen Films please visit www.inteplastef.com. To learn more about BOPP Films products please visit https://www.inteplast.com/products/bopp-films/.
About Inteplast Group
Established in 1991, Inteplast Group is a leading integrated plastics manufacturer founded on the ideal of American manufacturing. Our products support diverse markets including healthcare, foodservice, packaging, building products, grocery, retail, sanitation, industrial, and graphic arts industries. Headquartered in Livingston, N.J., Inteplast Group is now over 7,000 employees strong and operates more than 50 facilities including our flagship manufacturing complex in Lolita, Texas. Our dedicated and experienced people are committed to delivering quality products and partnering with our customers to enable their success. Visit http://www.inteplast.com for more information.
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