The latest from the POLIFILM world

Fire in the production hall of POLIFILM PROTECTION in Wipperfuerth

In the late evening of 26.05.2025, there was a fire at the POLIFILM PROTECTION plant in Wipperfuerth, which was only fully extinguished in the early hours of the next morning.

POLIFILM now also offers RecyClass certified carrier films

The fact that the use of recycled materials in carrier films is now no  longer limited to specific application areas is demonstrated by the examples from POLIFILM Performance Films’ sister company, POLIFILM PROTECTION GmbH. They are able to successfully process the RecyClass certified carrier films from POLIFILM Performance Films into protective films for a wide variety of surface materials.

EcoVadis Platinum for POLIFILM extrusion operations

From silver status directly to the platinum medal – this coup was achieved by the POLIFILM companies that operated under the umbrella of the extrusion subgroup until last year.

POLICYCLE opts for RecyClass certification for product and process

As a recycling specialist and film manufacturer, POLICYCLE Deutschland GmbH knows how important transparency is when it comes to recycled materials. Therefore, the company relies on external certification by RecyClass.

POLIFILM Management Academy – the value of internal talents

The POLIFILM Management Academy is the training programme for the next generation of leaders within the POLIFILM Group. It is training the managers of tomorrow. Marc Luther, Head of Corporate Development and co-founder of the POLIFILM Management Academy, explains why the programme was launched and how it will influence the continued success of the POLIFILM Group.

Support for the therapy of a rare genetic defect

POLIFILM is donating US$ 250,000 to a research group of the non-profit academic health organisation Cedars-Sinai, which is looking for a treatment for the so far untreatable Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, in short AHDS.

POLIFILM Management Academy – more than just a standard training programme

The POLIFILM Management Academy is the training programme for the next generation of leaders within the POLIFILM Group. It is training the managers of tomorrow. In this interview, POLIFILM PROTECTION’s CEO and co-founder of the Management Academy, Paul Beaver, reveals why the programme was launched, why mentoring plays such an important role in it and what defines a good mentor.

EcoVadis bronze status for Wipperfuerth

Die POLIFILM PROTECTION MANUFACTURING GmbH & Co. KG, die hochspezialisierte Schutzfolienlösungen produziert und zugleich Kompetenzzentrum für Naturkautschukkleber ist, zählt mit ihren im Rating erreichten Punkten zu den 35 Prozent der bestbewerteten Unternehmen weltweit.

Awarded for excellent recyclability

Die All-in-One Lösung der POLIFILM Extrusion erhält das „Made for Recycling“- Siegel der Interzero. Die PP-Folie für Einstofflösungen überzeugte bei der Analyse nach wissenschaftlichem Standard in puncto Material, Sortierfähigkeit und Entsorgungsart.

High Strength Plus Laser Protection Films make high performance more sustainable

This new generation of protective films is significantly thinner and more resource efficient, whilst at the same time still providing excellent surface protection and optimal process characteristics – whether made from 100% virgin material or with a 20% recycled content.

High Strength Plus Protection Films – climate-friendly and cost-saving

A new generation of protective films is raising the bar in terms of sustainability and efficiency. The company’s innovative black and white films are significantly thinner than their conventional counterparts. This reduces the amount of virgin material needed, improves the carbon footprint of the value chain and saves on logistics costs—all whilst providing optimal surface protection and uncompromising processing properties.

Polifilm Extrusion focusses on independent operating structure for business units

Polifilm Extrusion GmbH is reorganising its corporate structure to continue to be optimally positioned for customers in the complex market environment.