Toppan, a global name in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, and its India-based subsidiary Toppan Speciality Films, are presenting the GL Barrier transparent barrier film and other packaging and film products to end users such as packaging manufacturers and food producers, at Interpack 2023. Toppan is present at Hall 10/C98.
In May 2021 Toppan published its medium-term plan for April 2021 to March 2023, the key concept of which is digital and sustainable transformation. One of the priorities defined in the plan is accelerating the expansion of the global packaging business by catering to the demand for sustainable solutions and establishing networks facilitating local production for local consumption.
Based on this, Toppan is leveraging its GL Barrier transparent vapor-deposited barrier film to advance a broad-ranging packaging business with production locations in Japan, other parts of Asia, and North America. In Europe, Toppan is planning to kick off operations at a new plant in the Czech Republic in late 2024, bolstering its ability to supply GL Barrier, which delivers excellent environmental performance, to a region that is home to countries at the forefront of environmental initiatives.
TSF was founded in 1990 and has its headquarters and manufacturing base in Punjab, India. The company manufactures and sells BOPP and CPP films, predominantly for food packaging, and became a Toppan Group company in February 2022. Toppan is strengthening its global business for BOPP and CPP films, which are anticipated to see demand as a recycle-ready mono-material for packaging.
Increased environmental consciousness in recent years is driving worldwide demand for sustainable packaging materials. Fusing Toppan’s barrier film and packaging businesses centered on GL Barrier with TSF’s marketing capabilities and extensive knowledge of the film sector and global markets, the two companies will showcase GL Barrier and packaging technologies as they aim to expand the Toppan Group’s presence and business in Europe, a promising market for sustainable packaging on account of the number of eco-progressive countries.
Solutions on show
GL Barrier and related barrier packaging
GL Barrier is Toppan’s proprietary range of transparent barrier films. With world-class barrier performance enabled by unique vapor deposition and coating technologies and an extensive lineup for diverse applications, GL Barrier is a leading brand recognized in markets throughout the world, including Japan, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
At Interpack, Toppan is presenting its film products as well as barrier packaging in the form of microwavable packaging and paper-based composite containers.
Mono-material barrier packaging
As a new addition to the GL Barrier lineup, Toppan has developed packaging that delivers excellent performance in terms of barrier properties and other characteristics while employing mono-material compositions, such as polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), rather than laminating multiple materials to fulfill different roles. The superior suitability for recycling of these packaging materials has been recognized by multiple European recyclability assessment bodies.
BOPP/CPP films
BOPP films deliver superior environmental performance and functionality. TSF is focused on the BOPP business, supplying films to Indian and international markets, and will showcase their suitability for mono-material packaging, biodegradability, and outstanding barrier performance at Interpack.
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