Up to 1,800 t less CO₂ emisions per year. POLIFILM EXTRUSION relies on state-of-the-art technology for its new investment in the stretch film division and thus saves plenty of electricity and CO₂. A highly efficient 7-layer stretch film line including new peripherals, such as a refrigeration system, has recently been installed at the site in […]
Opening of a state-of-the-art factory close to Shanghai
POLIFILM PROTECTION has opened a new production facility in Changshu near Shanghai. The factory design evolved from a panel of experts who considered the layout down to the smallest detail for the process requirements of protective film production, this new factory is state of the art and is part of the company’s strategy, as it […]
The extrusion film specialist POLIFILM EXTRUSION raises laminating films to the next level and thus offers a worthwhile alternative for two conventional processing methods at the same time. The new development from POLIFILM requires neither additional adhesive nor thermolamination for lamination. The polyethylene (PE) film solution is activated solely by a corona treatment and can […]
With pro dis GmbH, POLIFILM PROTECTION, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and producers of innovative surface protection films, is bringing a long-standing trading partner into the POLIFILM PROTECTION family. Pro dis is a proven expert in customer requirements and business practices in important markets in selected countries of Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe. For […]
POLIFILM EXTRUSION signs the self-declaration of the Climate-Friendly SME Initiative. “As an energy-intensive company, we would like to set another signal by joining that we are consciously focusing on our resource consumption,” comments Eckehard Betz, Managing Director of POLIFILM EXTRUSION, on the membership, and adds: “We have been actively and, above all, continuously managing on […]
High-quality products require the appropriate recyclates
POLIFILM participates in the creation of DIN SPEC 91446. Basics are the key to success. That is why the colleagues of POLIFILM EXTRUSION are part of various associations and committees that deal with topics and challenges that (will) shape our industry. This also applies to Dr Gottfried Weyhe, Senior Research & Development Manager, at the […]
The second POLIFILM EXTRUSION location is ISCC PLUS certified
Neukirchen follows Weißandt-Goelzau. The POLIFILM Neukirchen site, previously known as SAXA Packaging, which became part of POLIFILM EXTRUSION recently, has been successfully certified according to ISCC PLUS. This means that this plant is also capable to produce PE films in the unchanged quality from biobased raw materials or chemically recycled post-consumer waste via the mass […]
POLIFILM PROTECTION introduces a new range of laser protective films for thin sheets up to 0.8 mm thick which are sensitive to bending, such as those frequently used in the manufacture of household and commercial appliances, as well as consumer electronics. Three laser protective films for thin sheets are now available. The different application specific […]
More transparency in production and distribution of sustainable films. The production site of film specialist POLIFILM EXTRUSION in Weißandt-Gölzau is now able to offer its customers ISCC PLUS-certified solutions. The aim of the internationally used certification system is to ensure increased transparency and traceability of circular and bio-based plastic solutions along the entire value chain. […]
Top performance is rewarded with Günter-Schwank prize
In Germany, the best process mechanics for plastics and rubber technology are awarded the Günter Schwank Prize every year. The award is named after the pioneer and visionary of the plastics processing industry, Günter Schwank. Tobias Altner can also count himself among the best process mechanics in the country this year. The former apprentice of […]
SAXA Packaging becomes POLIFILM Neukirchen At the beginning of this year, POLIFILM EXTRUSION GmbH announced the acquisition of SAXA Packaging GmbH in Neukirchen/Pleiße. As part of the integration process, the company was re-named with effect from 01.06.2021. From now on, SAXA Packaging GmbH will operate under the name POLIFILM Neukirchen as the second German subsidiary […]
The protective films specialist POLIFILM PROTECTION has developed a new type of protective film especially for artificial marble. The film, just 26 µm thick, is transparent and offers consistent, optimal adhesion throughout its application life with the additional benefit that it can be removed easily afterwards without leaving any residue. This combination of properties makes […]
