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Huhtamaki launches blueloop ExxonMobil helps plastics

flexible range for circularity packaging manufacturer achieve

energy savings
lobal food and drink packaging specialist Huhtamaki
Ghas launched blueloop, a new range of recyclable xxonMobil recently launched Mobil DTE 10 Excel
flexible packaging made of mono-material PP, PE and Ehydraulic fluid has helped MPact Polymers reduce
paper. Huhtamaki blueloop solutions involve innovative the energy by over 7 percent used by the processing
polyolefin structures to pack coffee, snacks, dry food, equipment at its Pinetown site. The move also helped
personal care and other fast-moving consumer products. optimise equipment performance, which reduced
The range also includes paper-based solutions to replace
plastic packaging. Packaging is transforming from linear
one-time use to a circular model where materials are
collected, recycled and reused. This movement is driven
by consumer desire and behaviour for more sustainable
solutions, changes in legislation and companies working to
create more sustainable ways to manufacture and package
the goods. Huhtamaki Flexible Packaging helps close the
loop by bringing recyclable packaging materials to the
market. The new blueloop solutions are mono-material
structures made from PP, PE and paper, building on the
standard materials that are widely recycled and will have unscheduled maintenance, while the hydraulic fluid’s long
an economically viable use after collection. life cut waste oil disposal costs. Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series
“We are committed to offering recyclable solutions for are high performance anti-wear hydraulic oils specifically
all our flexible packaging product categories”, said OIli designed to meet the needs of modern, high pressure,
Koponen, executive vice president, flexible packaging at industrial and mobile equipment hydraulic systems. The
Huhtamaki.“Today we have solutions available for several Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series is constructed from selected
key categories and we will launch solutions for our most base oils and a proprietary additive system to provide well
demanding applications soon. Huhtamaki blueloop builds balanced performance in a range of applications.
The products exhibit outstanding oxidation and thermal
stability allowing long oil life and minimized deposit
formation in severe hydraulic systems using high
pressure, high output pumps. The innovative ultra keep
clean performance protects critical hydraulic system
components from malfunction, such as tight tolerance
servo and proportional valves found in many modern
hydraulic systems. The shear stable, high viscosity index
allows for a wide operating temperature range maintaining
maximum hydraulic efficiency and component protection
at both low and high temperatures. Outstanding air
release properties provide an added measure of protection
on our strong global expertise and experience in flexible in systems with low residence time helping to prevent
packaging manufacturing. We bring the solutions to market cavitation damage and micro dieseling. The carefully
by working closely with our suppliers and customers.” “For selected base oil and additives allow passing results of
Huhtamaki, blueloop is more than a product range, it is acute aquatic toxicity testing (LC-50, OECD 203) and
a learning and development platform”, added Michael the zinc free anti-wear system provides a high degree
Hahl, sustainability and strategic innovation director from of protection in gear, vane and piston pumps while also
Huhtamaki Flexible Packaging. minimizing deposit formation.

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