food Marketing - Technology 6/2023

Packaging
New Recyclable MonoFlex Thermoform
Packaging Unveiled
Leading European packaging manufacturer Coveris has made a breakthrough in thermoforming film
packaging with the development of its recyclable solution, MonoFlex Thermoform. Coveris’ MonoFlex
Thermoform innovation provides a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable materials currently used for
thermoforming packaging in food sectors.
Delivering an innovative and
recyclable solution, Coveris’
MonoFlex Thermoform films are
developed from high performance
monomaterials, enabling the switch
from non-recyclable, mixed material
thermoforming substrates, which
achieves a carbon footprint reduction.
Aligned with Coveris’ sustainability
strategy, No Waste, the recyclable
MonoFlex Thermoform solutions are
produced from polyethylene (PE) or
polypropylene (PP) and are fully nylonfree
(PA). Manufactured at Coveris
plants in Germany and the United
Kingdom, MonoFlex Thermoform can
be produced from single substrate coextruded
or laminated films dependant
on the product application and print
requirements.
MonoFlex Thermoform offers
advanced EVOH barrier properties
for product protection and shelf-life,
which is also supported by its strong
puncture resistance. Coveris’ Film
Science Lab expertise and Pack
Innovation Centre testing capabilities
were instrumental in the innovation
process, from the development of the
films’ formulations to the validation of
their performance, including barrier
features.
Developed with a wide operating
window, MonoFlex Thermoform
maintains packing speeds previously
attained and allows a seamless switch
from alternative substrates.
Suitable products for MonoFlex
Thermoform include a range of bakery
items and other applications in meat,
fish, poultry and dairy sectors.
MonoFlex Thermoform is available
fully unprinted or with a printed top
film. The top film is available with
conventional and HD flexographic or
rotogravure print including matt, gloss
and tactile lacquer finishing options for
consumer appeal, attractive on-shelf
presentation and the communication
of product information. Product
communication can also be achieved
on unprinted films as a secondary
process with Coveris’ leading labelling
solutions.
Christian Kolarik, Coveris CEO said: “The
development of MonoFlex Thermoform
is a significant development from the
Coveris Group. Manufactured across
multiple locations supporting our
vision for No Waste, our monomaterial,
recyclable MonoFlex Thermoform
films are a direct replacement for nonrecyclable
alternatives currently used.
The launch of this material enables a
significant amount of plastic packaging
to be captured through recycling
processes, achieving environmental
benefits including carbon footprint
reduction and the re-direction of
materials away from landfill.”
MonoFlex Thermoform is the newest
addition to Coveris’ MonoFlex awardwinning
range of monomaterials films
developed for recyclability, aligned
with their vision of No Waste. Coveris
is uniquely positioned to support the
switch to more sustainable materials
via a vertically integrated model, from
film development, material science
and extrusion to print, conversion,
shelf-life enhancement, and machine
validation.
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