Extrusion International USA 2-2020

39 Extrusion International 2/2020 Worldwide First BOPP/BOPE Hybrid Stretching Line ordered The results of the numerous joint tri- als at Brückner’s technology center in Germany and Plastchim’s site in Bulgaria were promising and Plast- chim-T now consequently took the next step: They invested in a 6.6m wide BOPP/BOPE hybrid line for an extended range of films. As the de- mand for innovative BOPE films is now starting to develop, Plastchim-T will be able to react swiftly and flex- ibly to market trends by also produc- ing BOPP specialties such as UHB films and inline-coated films along- side conventional packaging film. Full output up to 26,000 tons/year for both film types is guaranteed, a material change can be handled within a few hours. The 5-layer machine comes with the new Brückner inline-coater, making the production of extremely thin functional layers within the nano- range possible. Thus, the layers don’t disrupt the sorting and recy- cling, but cater, for example, for an improved adherence during metal- lising and excellent barriers in com- bination with the equally thin but effective aluminum oxide coating. Plastchim-T’s Owner Aydan Faik says: „For us this is a major step into the future. We are convinced that the BOPE films produced on our new line will perfectly match the require- ments of the circular economy. And we are also a little proud that we are among the first film producers to make this move.“ Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG Königsberger Str. 5-7, 83313 Siegsdorf, Germany www.brueckner.com Plastchim-T AD, BOPP & CPP FILM PRODUCTION 21 Dobrudzha Str, 9154 Aksakovo, Bulgaria plastchim-t.com Plastchim-T, one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of oriented films, and BrücknerMaschinenbau have been cooperating for two years to develop films with the highest possible recycling capabilities. The focus is on BOPE (biaxially oriented polyethylene) films, whichwill be able to substitute traditional multi-layer films made fromdifferent materials. The common goal: New, single-origin packaging solutions with a good sortability inwaste separation and an optimal recyclability From left to right: Helmut Huber (CEO Brückner Maschinenbau), Sebastian Ruhland (Senior Sales Manager Brückner Maschinenbau), Blagomir Todorov (MaintenanceManager Plastchim-T), Beyan Faik (Managing Director Plastchim-T), Karl Zimmermann (Sales &Marketing Director Brückner Maschinenbau), Aydan Faik (Owner Plastchim-T), Peter Mertes (Head of Sales Europe, CIS, Maghreb Brückner Maschinenbau) FILM EXTRUSION