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Flexible packing boost following mLLDPE resin launch

By Rory Harrington, 21-Sep-2009

Related topics: Packaging, Packaging machinery & supplies

The North American launch of a new range of mLLDPE resins will result in greater lightweighting, cost savings and sustainability for flexible packaging in the region, said manufacturers LyondellBasell.

The commercial launch of Starflex – the new line of metallocene linear low density polyethylene (mLLDPE) resins - will deliver flexible packing that is stronger but also lighter, with the clear cost cutting potential, said the Dutch-based company.

LyondellBasell is the world’s third largest petrochemicals firm and is also a major supplier to the pharmaceutical industry. It US operations are currently under bankruptcy protection.

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