The new recyclable PET blister film can be used by pharmaceutical companies and converters on their existing form, fill and seal lines with no loss of line speed or a need to retool
Klöckner Pentaplast has launched new recylable PET blister film. (Credit: Klöckner Pentaplast)
Protective packaging solutions provider Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced a new recyclable PET blister film known as kpNext.
The kpNext is claimed to be the only PET recyclable blister, which is compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing form, fill and seal equipment.
The new recyclable PET blister film can be used by pharmaceutical companies and converters on their existing form, fill and seal lines with no loss of line speed or a need to retool.
Manufactured using a globally recyclable material, the new PET blister film has been designed to recycle in the RIC (resin identification code) #1 PET stream.
Klöckner Pentaplast technology head Daniel Stagnaro said: “Current pharmaceutical blister packaging is classified as RIC #7, produced from a multi-material structure, which is not recyclable and therefore is disposed in a landfill or incinerated.
“Major pharmaceutical companies have been challenging blister manufacturers for a solution that is responsible and recyclable. kp has answered those challenges with kpNext.”
The company’s scientists, chemists and technical teams have worked together at the kp i.centre for the development of the new PET blister film.
kp i.center is an application development lab situated in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Klöckner Pentaplast CEO Scott Tracey said: “For over 55 years, kp has been at the forefront of sustainable packaging designs, championing the circular economy and closed-loop recycling while leading in innovative, recycled-content products.
“As a company, we’re committed to taking every opportunity to make packaging recyclable. A win-win for our long-term partners.”
In November last year, Klöckner Pentaplast announced plans to expand its production capacity at its Beaver facility in West Virginia, US.