Alcan Packaging Launches One of Europe's First Printed Compostable Film Laminate for Jordans
Tuesday April 15, 11:43 am ET
MONTREAL, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, has developed one of Europe's first fully printed compostable laminates for UK-based cereal maker Jordans. Developed and manufactured by the unit's Dublin, Ireland, plant, the bio-based films, as well as the inks and adhesives used in its conversion, has been certified DIN EN 13432 by Dincertco, a European norm for compostable and biodegradable packaging.
This compostable and biodegradable alternative to polypropylene structures and laminated metallised plastic films was launched following three years of research. "Alcan Packaging is always looking at new ways to expand its product offering and this innovative compostable packaging is the embodiment of our continued efforts in research and development," said Michael Cronin, president, Food Packaging Europe.
The packaging is made using two different certified compostable films. The outer layer is cellulose-derived from GM-free wood pulp and the inner layer is derived from GM-free cornstarch. The finished pack provides the same look and feel as a heavy-weight plastic film alternative, with a glossy, printable surface and a tactile finish. The pack is biodegradable and suitable for industrial composting. This innovative packaging was introduced with Jordans' Organic brand range re-launch.
"This laminate is ideal for food packaging as it offers both on-shelf appeal and barrier properties, ensuring product protection and integrity as well as food freshness and preservation," said Rachel Kerr, spokesperson at Jordans. "This is an exciting development and will go some way to addressing the current concerns around packaging and its disposal. We look forward to seeing what the future holds." For more information about Jordans, please visit jordanscereals.co.uk.
Alcan Packaging - Food Europe is the European leader in flexible packaging for the food and beverages market. Alcan Packaging - Food Europe registered sales of US$2.3 billion in 2007. It operates 31 plants in 18 countries and employs 7,300 people.
Alcan Packaging is a world leader in value-added specialty packaging. It delivers multi-materials and innovative solutions to customers around the world for the food, pharmaceutical, beauty and tobacco markets. Led by Ilene Gordon, president and CEO, Alcan Packaging is headquartered in Paris, France, with 128 facilities and 30,000 employees in 31 countries, it generated US$6.2 billion revenues in 2007. For more information, please visit alcanpackaging.com.
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Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.
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For further information, please contact:
Rio Tinto Alcan Media Relations, Paris:
Chrystele Ivins,
Tel.: +33-1-57-00-24-18,
chrystele.ivins@alcan.com ;
Rio Tinto Alcan Media Relations, Canada:
Stefano Bertolli,
Tel.: +1-514-848-8151,
stefano.bertolli@alcan.com ;
Alcan Packaging, Paris:
Colette Chauvière,
Tel.: +33-1-57-00-28-26,
colette.chauviere@alcan.com ;
Alcan Packaging - Food Europe:
Marie Bérard,
Tel.: +33-1-57-00-25-49,
marie.berard@alcan.com .
Website: riotinto.com
Source: Rio Tinto Alcan
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