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ProAmpac exhibited at FACHPACK in Nuremburg, Germany 27-29 September. With an emphasis on their ProActive Sustainability® capabilities they introduced their newest ProActive Recyclable® film R-2050. Also on display was ProAmpac’s full flexible packaging portfolio, blown film, digital print capabilities and fresh food to-go packaging.

ProActive Recyclable® R-2050ProActive Recyclable R-2050, is the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable® R-2000 Series of polyethylene-based structures. Available in rollstock or premade pouches, R-2050 offers very high clarity, high drop resistance, excellent stiffness and dimpling resistance for premium shelf appearance. Designed to be a drop-in replacement for conventional multi-material laminates, R-2050’s superior heat resistance allows for optimal speeds, a wide operating window and high efficiencies on filling lines.

In addition to ProActive Recyclable, ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability offers flexible packaging in three other product groups within European markets:

• ProActive PCR incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to the package to meet UK Plastics Packaging Tax exemptions and brand sustainability goals.
• ProActive Renewable is packaging that incorporates bio-based resins.
• ProActive Compostable® packaging degrades in a biologically active compost environment.

Blown Film ExpertiseProAmpac manufactures a range of blown polyethylene films that are engineered to be used alone or laminated to other film or paper layers. As an expert in conventional blown film technology, ProAmpac excels at highly engineered structures designed to reduce gauge while maintaining application performance. Applications include sealant layers for flexible pouches, vertical form fill and seal films, shrink film for bottles and vegetables, industrial protective films and carpet backing.