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NEWS PACKAGING

Polytag, Xact and Interket Bostik’s new

adhesives
partner for DDRS pilot Bostik has launched two

new products for the tape
and label market in India
Recycling technology Northern Irish governments Bostik HM2060 and Bostik
company Polytag, label man- are expected to announce the HM2070. Bostik HM2060
ufacturer Interket and one response to the DRS consul- adhesive is developed for Fast
of the UK’s leading coding tation in the coming months. Moving Consumer Goods
and marking specialists, There is increasing pressure (FMCG), pharmaceutical
Xact, have teamed up to ena- on the devolved administra- and logistics industries.
ble Ocado Retail to deliver a tions to consider a comple- Bostik HM2060 assumes
first-of-its-kind Digital mentary digital solution the dual role of a hot melt
Deposit Return Scheme – particularly following pressure sensitive adhesive
(HMPSA) and label, making
(DDRS) pilot in the UK. The widespread criticism of the it the ideal for labels that
trial will test the feasibility The trial will test the feasibility of a key component of a DDRS Scottish reverse vending need to endure high convert-
of a key component of a machine-based DRS rollout. ing speed of above 100
DDRS - the application of been possible to print space on the label using a Upon scanning the QR meters per minute.
‘unique-every-time’ QR ‘unique-every-time’ QR proprietary connection to codes, consumers will also In the adhesive coating
codes to packaging. Xact and codes using digital label the Polytag technology. receive instructions and a process of Bostik HM2060,
Interket will apply Polytag’s printing, at significantly Polytag’s ‘unique-every- clear call-to-action for shop- only a lower operating tem-
codes to Ocado’s fully recy- reduced speeds and far time’ QR codes will be pers, further simplifying the perature is required.
clable two-pint and four- higher costs. This new pro- printed onto Interket’s recycling process. Polytag’s Compared to regular
pint milk bottles, made up of cess means that brands and Ecoket labels, which are QR code and app-based HMPSAs, Bostik HM2060 is
at least 30 percent recycled retailers can continue to use manufactured from a mini- mobile phone technology is said to offer improved oil and
material, over the next 12 standard plate printing label mum of 30 percent post- also built to meet GS1 stand- solvent resistance and better
weeks. techniques and simply digi- consumer recyclate (PCR). ards, following its approval adhesion on low surface
Until now, it has only tize a 16mm x 16mm white English, Welsh and by GS1 UK earlier this year. energy (LSE) substrates.
Lovimals opts for Eco Flexibles Prices go up for XSYS

EcoFlow Pouch nyloprint products

UK-headquartered sus- XSYS has increased the
tainable flexible packaging prices for its nyloprint let-
business Eco Flexibles has terpress plates between
partnered with pet multivi- eight and 16 percent from
tamin treat brand Lovimals January 2023 following the
to switch its packaging to a continued sharp rise in the
lightweight, recyclable cost of raw materials and
monopolymer alternative. surcharges levied by suppli-
Looking to reduce overall ers.
waste and introduce recy- Eco Flexibles partners with pet multivitamin treat brand Lovimals According to the compa- XSYS increases the prices
clable packaging in place of ny’s statement, while XSYS
its incumbent mixed-mate- quantities and reduced its mixed plastic packaging has been able to offset a pro- price increases, it has
rial PETand PE design, overall production waste. wasn’t cutting it - and took portion of the recent and proven to be a continuous
Lovimals chose Eco Simon Buswell, director at action. ongoing increases in costs challenge to secure the
Flexibles to deliver a graph- Eco Flexibles, commented: ‘We often say that sustain- against various efficiency transportation of these spe-
ically impactful monopoly- ‘We were delighted to take ability never needs to come at measures and optimization cial materials with delays
mer flexible packaging the lead on this fantastic the cost of performance, and of processes, it has now negatively affecting produc-
format that combined become necessary to share tion schedules and lead
improved sustainability packaging project. Lovimals our work with Lovimals high- some of the financial bur- times.
credentials with exemplary is a notable example of a lights that. The tasty wellness den. Furthermore, the cost of
performance. brand putting sustainability supplement treats had to be This decision will support energy across the board
Eco Flexibles supplied its at the heart of their values. held securely in a pack with the ongoing growth of the remains at a consistently
digitally printed EcoFlow The business had identified high barrier performance market and secure the reli- inflated level impacting not
Pouch with PE zipper, giv- that while sustainability and look great on-shelf. Our able supply of nyloprint let- only transport, but also
ing Lovimals greater flexi- remains so high on the busi- EcoFlow Pouch ticks every terpress printing plates. In storage and other ware-
bility in minimum order ness and consumer agenda, box.’ addition to the mentioned housing activities.
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