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Even thinner and yet recyclable: a complete range of films from a single
source

Recyclability of mono-materials packaging compared to other con-
cepts not only saves resources, but
Thanks to PurePP, SÜDPACK cus- also has a positive impact on DSD
tomers now have access to a strong fees and last but not least the over-
product family to replace conven- all carbon footprint. Because, “The
tional, non-recyclable packaging replacement of many conventional
concepts. The film manufacturer is
therefore helping both its national packaging materials, especially by
and international clients to meet PP, has an additional ecological effect
recyclability requirements. Because due to the lower CO2 equivalents of
material structures, the majority of polypropylene,” says Holger Hoss,
which contain material components Head of Strategic Product Manage-
range of films to manufacture that are assigned to a single polymer ment at SÜDPACK.
A food packaging, whose top and family, are classified as recyclable in Process reliability and performance
bottom webs are perfectly aligned many countries. The recyclability of The key features of Pure-Line high-
and are designed to be processed such a single-material solution can be performance films also include out-
on standard machines? Introducing substantiated by a certificate from standing thermoforming properties
Pure-Line from SÜDPACK. Its in- independent external institutes if re- and excellent machinability. The ma-
novative material structures also set quired. terial’s good sealability guarantees
standards in terms of functionality, Reduced packaging weight with opti- excellent process and packaging reli-
processing capability and, above all, mum product protection ability – as does the holistic packaging
sustainability. Because the film manu- concept featuring perfectly aligned
facturer already offers a wide range Pure-Line films also boast maximum top and bottom webs from a single
of high-performance mono-mate- performance and sufficient stability source, Made in Germany.
rials with outstanding thermoform- for optimum presentation at POS –
ing properties for the production of with minimal material input. Above Pure-Line films can also be processed
recyclable PP-based packaging con- all, these high-performance top webs on all standard thermoforming pack-
cepts in widths ranging from 200 to are extremely thin and already avail- aging machines, usually requiring
400 µm. able from SÜDPACK in film widths only minor adjustments. High cycle
starting from 60 µm. However, de- rates in continuous operation are
Be it meat, sausage, cheese, fish or pending on the products to be pack- also possible.
even fresh pasta – SÜDPACK is the aged, these modern material struc-
ideal partner for a wide range of tures can be flexibly equipped with The manufacturer can also advertise
products and packaging require- different mechanical and functional the packaging as recyclable, which
ments. The intelligent combination properties in order to provide op- in turn incentivizes environmental-
of state-of-the-art technology, excel- timum product protection and ex- ly-conscious consumers to buy the
lent knowledge and extensive pro- tended shelf life. These range from product. A clear advantage at POS.
ject experience results in maximum puncture resistance and peelability,
packaging and process reliability, high through high transparency to a high
recyclability and minimum packaging oxygen barrier.
weight with optimum product pro-
tection. The significantly lower weight of the

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