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The flexible packaging industry has grown significantly in recent years. As the cost of technology falls and the trend towards reducing packaging continues, metallised films are becoming increasingly popular. Their adaptability to many different applications and designs has made them the top choice for many brand owners, with their high barrier properties making them particularly popular for food and drink packaging. This study covers the latest developments in this rapidly changing industry, giving you a clear overview of the market, the trends and drivers in the industry and where new advances will be made.
The market shift in a number of end-use markets to flexible packaging has led to an increase in demand for innovative metallised film solutions for barrier and decorative applications. This new technology study provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, key companies across the supply-chain, product launches and applications for metallised films in packaging and labelling.
Contents include:
Introduction
Overview of metallised films
Technical trends
- Adhesion of metal to film
- Corona treatment
- Chemical treatment
- Plasma treatment
Film types
- Metallised PET
- Metallised Polyethylene
- Metallised Polypropylene
- Metallised PVC
- Others
Applications and formats
- Lidding
- Push-through and peelable lidding foils
- Pouches
- Strip packages
- Self-adhesive applications
- Security applications
- Decorative applications
- Barrier applications
- Labels
End-use markets
- Food and beverage packaging
- Confectionery
- Sweet package twisting
- Baked goods
- Snacks
- Nutrition
- Coffee
- Tea
- Spirits
- Dairy products
- Tobacco
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- Medical devices
Process developments
- Thermal evaporation in vacuum chamber
- Electron bream evaporation
- Physical vapour deposition
- Chemical plasma deposition
Metallised flexible material consumption
Regulation and legislation