VERPACKUNG2012

Press releases

• DUO PLAST develops stretch film for direct food contact Innovation DUO FOOD CONTACT meets requirements of the latest EU Regulation 10/2011 Lauterbach / Germany, 2011 - DUO PLAST presents new stretch film innovation that is used for securing loads in food industry. DUO FOOD CONTACT is specifically developed for direct food contact and certified by a well-respected testing laboratory. Probably as first film manufacturer in Europe, DUO PLAST has received a food regulatory conformity for a stretch film according to EU Regulation 10/2011. "Our DUO FOOD CONTACT is ideally suited for direct contact with food and can be used as primary packaging for food of all kinds," says CEO Norbert Jäger MBA. Film corresponds to the latest regulations A well-respected testing laboratory confirmed the blown film manufacturer that the required sensitive migration limits are met in contact with food. The stretch film corresponds to the latest provisions of EU Regulation No. 10/2011. In addition, DUO PLAST produces the film under strictest hygiene rules within the global standard BRC / IoP. The compliance with the new EU regulation in connection with a production according to BRC / IoP is so far unique in Europe. New possibilities for the food industry The certified film offers entirely new possibilities for food industry. DUO FOOD CONTACT is a blown stretch film that has outstanding technical properties such as extreme elongation and tear strength. Thanks to this the film thickness can be reduced and significant material savings can be realized. Excellent adhesion properties and restraining forces increase transport security considerably. Besides the mentioned advantages of DUO POWER STRETCH films, DUO FOOD CONTACT offers the added value of being able to be used as primary packaging. Primary packaging used so far can be reduced or even completely replaced. With DUO FOOD CONTACT every food producer is on the safe side in terms of hygiene and sustainability. Exclusively available at DUO PLAST The unique film is exclusively available at DUO PLAST as machine or hand rolls. On request it is also possible to equip the film with the patented double edge (DDK). Further information is available at www.duoplast.ag. http://www.duo-plast.de/index.php?L=1&id=729

• Trend-setting load securing with DDK-film - DDK-film sets new standards as stretch film innovation Going under the slogan "... double edge - double strength!" DUO PLAST presents the DDK-film as a pioneering innovation in the stretch film market at easyFairs 2012. The film has already won "German Packaging Award' and 'PIF Gold Medal 2010'. According to DEKRA Automobil GmbH it signals a new trend in the field of load securing. DUO PLAST developed as a competent German producer of blown films the DDK. The unique feature of this film is the double edge, which makes it twice as strong and tear-resistant at the edges as conventional films. A 15 µm film for example has at the edges a thickness of 30 µm. This prevents film breaks that begin at the edges in more than 90% of all cases. DDK-film surrounds pallet like a net Another very important highlight is the unique net structure that is generated through the wrapping process. This net structure considerably increases the pallet stability. In addition, the double edge realises a smaller necking and so a better overlapping of the film layers. Thanks to this the usually critical pallet bottom and packaged goods are connected optimally. According to DEKRA DDK-film sets a new trend Also DEKRA, German specialist in the field of load securing, certifies the film with the double edge excellent properties. With double edge and high mechanical strength, the DDK-film sets a new trend. Companies are increasingly using high-quality stretch film to secure their goods and to protect the load against loss, pollution, and moisture. The new DDK-film contributes according to DEKRA significantly to pallet stability and thus to transport security. Beyond that the new DDK-film offers many more benefits. A smaller unwinding resistance over the whole roll improves processing, reduces noise and prevents unwanted mechanical stretch. The significantly higher tear resistance and the better maximum extension of the DDK allow a safe handling on fully automatic machines. Material savings of more than 35 % not uncommon Essentially the DDK-stretch film offers completely new possibilities. The improved opportunity to reduce the film thickness and the higher elasticity of the DDK-film guarantee significant material savings. A reduction of material consumption of more than 30 - 35% is not uncommon when using the DDK-film. Consequently lower packaging costs and lower disposal costs are the result. Conservation of resources and protection of the environment are further advantages of the unique film innovation. Excellent film The unique DDK-film has already caused a lot of excitement in the packaging market. After winning the German Packaging Award 2008, the DDK-film has recently convinced again in terms of cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability and efficiency: In September 2010, the DDK was awarded with the PIF Gold Medal at the Taropak in Poland. www.ddk-folie.de