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Distrupol brings clarity to IMPRISAC’s multi-layer packaging

Distrupol’s comprehensive approach to customer support led to its selection by French packaging specialist, IMPRISAC, to help develop a new line of 5-layer gas barrier films.

Of key importance was to achieve step improvements in film transparency and processibility. To do this, Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor and solutions provider, worked with IMPRISAC technicians to establish the ideal material property profile.

Ultimately the material chosen was Aquamid AQL 34 from Aquafil Technopolymers. A natural, unreinforced PA 6 with a viscosity of 3.4, Aquamid gave improved processibility and better transparency. It met all performance and aesthetic criteria as a core layer in IMPRISAC’s PE/PA/PE and PP/PA/PP film constructions.

Distrupol brings clarity to IMPRISAC’s multi-layer packaging with improved transparency and processibility for new 5-layer gas barrier films. Click Go for High resolution image. photo: Distrupol

IMPRISAC films are produced in tubular form, flat film or as pouches, using a coextrusion and blowing process. They are widely used in the food industry for fresh foodstuffs requiring protection from atmosphere, humidity and odours. In these applications, the overall enhancement achieved in transparency can improve product presentation and add significantly to consumer appeal.
The gas barrier properties of IMPRISAC’s 5-layer films also give them a fit in product packaging for the medical, chemical, nuclear and aviation industries.

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According to Veronique Reveille, Commercial Manager of Distrupol in France: “The approach from IMPRISAC gave us the opportunity to show how our materials knowledge can benefit the customer. It also allowed us to demonstrate our commitment to be more than just a deliverer of materials. We can make a positive difference to customers’ operations by sharing our technical resources with them to speed up development time and combine good results with cost efficiency.”

Distrupol provides plastics processors with the most comprehensive link to the world’s leading polymers. Underpinning its customer-centric, Europe-wide materials distribution business is a full range of technical and application development assistance to supplement customers’ own resources. Adapted to individual needs and local conditions, Distrupol’s services give the support that delivers optimised technical and commercial solutions.

A daughter company of Univar NV, Distrupol is a major polymer industry distribution and service supplier in Europe where it already leads the market in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic region. Headquartered in the UK, Distrupol has a network of offices and logistics centres in Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, as well as the in UK.

Univar NV is a chemical distribution leader in North America and Europe, with annual sales of approximately 6 billion euro. The company serves customers in key industry sectors from a broad-based product offering sourced from the world’s foremost chemical producers. Customer sectors include food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, natural resources, cleaning products and coatings, and they are supported through an extensive network of 163 centres located throughout the USA, Canada and 18 European countries.

Read a recent press release from Distupol about - 'Distrupol Ireland provides plastics processors a polymers industry link with the expanded range of Innovene high density polyethylenes and NOVA Innovene polystyrene distribution.'

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