PLASTIC FOAMS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market News

 Key Developments

In 2018, DS smith plastics introduced new extruded polypropylene packaging line for pharmaceutical applications in France. The new AkyPure comprises hygienic, fiber-free and moist-resistant packaging solutions. The solution are manufactured in compliance with international good manufacturing practices (GMP). The new line launched by name such as AkyPure Tray, AkyPure Box and AkyPure bulk container.

In October 2019, the Zotefoams plc. introduced its ReZorce technology to produce a range of recyclable high density polyethylene monomaterials which offering moisture and oxygen barrier properties for the food industry. This new technology involves a multilayer HDPE film with foamed layers critical in providing moisture vapor transmission and oxygen barrier properties. The technology uses combination of resin and foam layers to create a cost-effective barrier packaging that uses up to 20% less material due to the foam structure.

In April, 2019, the 3A composites launched its first PET foam core product ‘AIREX T92’ based on recycled plastic bottles. The original Airex T92 core material is made of PET plastic. It can also produce from recycled PET plastics bottles which is more environmentally sustainable.