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Comexi Offers Unique Laminator Solutions NOVA Chemicals Launches
That Reduce Environmental Impact 100% Post-Consumer
Mechanically Recycled
Polyethylene Resin

OVA Chemicals Corpora-
Ntion (“NOVA Chemicals”),
a leading producer of polyethyl-
ene resins, announced the launch
of its new, mechanically recycled
polyethylene resin: EX-PCR-NC4.
Incorporating this product allows
ith the objective to be the has developed two new machines that converters and brand owners to
Wprimary global supplier for respond to these commitments, the meet their sustainability goals,
the flexible packaging industry, SL2 Evolution and the ML2 Evolution. without compromising package
Comexi has positioned itself as one performance in applications such
of the leading laminator and coating The Most Autonomous Laminator as shrink, e-commerce, heavy-duty
solution companies, by offering The new SL2 Evolution will become sacks, and protective packaging.
unique solutions that reduce the the next industry standard, as a result EX-PCR-NC4 contains 100 percent
environmental impact. It has achieved of its perfect flawless combination post-consumer recycled polyethyl-
the highest quality standards in of automation, reliability, and ene (rPE) and offers highly versa-
laminating with solventless adhesives productivity. This machine is the tile design flexibility making it an
as well as water-based adhesives leading performing option for ideal solution to lower the carbon
footprint of packaging and address
or solvent, due to its constant solventless lamination for the following climate change. NOVA Chemicals’
commitment to state-of-the-art reasons: an incredible and futuristic rPE is sourced from distribution
technologies. Furthermore, Comexi’s design; the completely renovated center flexible film, which includes
continuing innovation in the finishing interface; an exclusive applicator head a blend of back-of-store stretch
sector has led to holographic solutions design (consisting of full motorization and front-of-store consumer drop
that provide attractive designs and and metering sleeves usage); options off. Source materials are processed
copy-proof attributes. to incorporate automatic change with state-of-the-art technology
In a highly competitive environment turrets; an extremely intuitive touch resulting in a low odor, consistent,
and stable product. NOVA Chemi-
with fierce competition and no environment; and overall top-notch cals’ proven technical expertise
tolerance for human error, not only options. Among these latter options, can help guide customers to incor-
are losses paid for at a high price, the Closed Loop system is of special porate rPE and maintain the nec-
but traceability is essential as well. interest, as it automatically adjusts essary level of performance while
Consequently, Comexi has taken a and maintains the adhesive grammage also creating recyclable flexible
step forward; the company has made without solvents throughout the packaging that remains in the PE
a visible commitment to automation production process. Undoubtedly, the stream through a design for recy-
of the process and the machine. SL2 Evolution is the most autonomous cling approach.
Comexi’s Lamination business unit laminator on the market.

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