Flexible Packaging Applications

Flexible Packaging Applications

Packaging Solutions Across End Markets
Engineered for Real-World Packaging Performance

Packaging performance requirements vary significantly by application, substrate, manufacturing method, and end-use environment. Requirements for food and non-food packaging can differ substantially depending on product sensitivity, barrier demands, regulatory considerations, and converting conditions.

We support flexible packaging development by engineering coating and lamination systems tailored to real-world performance conditions across paper, film, and multi-layer packaging applications. Our solutions help balance performance, manufacturability, and evolving packaging design requirements across a broad range of packaging applications.

Packaging Structures & Processes We Support

Many packaging challenges are defined not only by the end use but also by the lamination or coating process used to manufacture the structure. Our teams support multiple production methods and substrate combinations commonly used in flexible packaging environments.

Barrier Coating Systems

Barrier coating systems provide targeted surface performance for paper-based and multi-layer flexible packaging structures. Coating technologies can be engineered to address moisture, water, oil, and grease resistance requirements while maintaining compatibility with downstream converting processes.

Typical Performance Considerations

  • Moisture and water resistance
  • Oil and grease barrier performance
  • Surface durability
  • Print surface compatibility
  • Integration with downstream converting processes

Common Substrates

  • Paper and board materials
  • Coated papers
  • Multi-layer paper/film structures
  • Specialty functional substrates
Wet Lamination Systems

Wet lamination processes rely on adhesives that form bonds during the coating and drying stages. Adhesion performance and process consistency are important considerations in multi-layer packaging construction.

Typical Performance Considerations

  • Adhesive open-time
  • Initial bond formation reliability
  • Adhesion strength across coated substrates
  • Compatibility with high-speed converting lines

Common Substrate Pairings

  • Paper-to-film
  • Paper-to-paper
  • Coated paper laminates
Dry Lamination Systems

Dry lamination relies on an adhesive layer to bond two substrates together and deliver the functional performance of the final packaging structure. Adhesion performance across a range of operating conditions is an important consideration in system design evaluation.

Typical Performance Considerations

  • Peel performance
  • Initial bond development
  • High transparency - low haze
  • Adhesive curing performance
  • Process compatibility

Common Substrate Pairings

  • Paper-to-paper
  • Paper-to-film
  • Film-to-film
  • Metalized film laminates
Packaging Applications by End Market

Flexible packaging needs vary across end markets based on protection, material structure, processing conditions, and regulatory considerations. Explore how coating and lamination technologies can support applications across food and beverage, e-commerce and shipping, consumer goods, and industrial and specialty packaging.

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Food & Beverage Packaging

Food and beverage packaging demands high performance under strict regulatory and functional requirements. Materials are often required to provide resistance to moisture, grease, and aroma transfer while meeting applicable food-contact requirements.

Typical Focus Areas

  • Moisture, water and grease barrier protection
  • Adhesion integrity in multi-layer structures
  • High film clarity
  • Regulatory compliance alignment
  • Shelf-life performance support

E-Commerce & Shipping Applications

Packaging used in distribution environments must withstand handling stress, environmental exposure, and variable transit conditions.

Typical Focus Areas

  • Humidity and moisture resistance
  • Abrasion, scuff, and handling durability
  • Adhesive performance under stress
  • Packaging strength optimization
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Consumer Goods Packaging

Consumer goods packaging requires a balance of durability, surface quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Typical Focus Areas

  • Surface durability and aesthetics
  • Adhesion and seal integrity
  • Compatibility with printing and converting operations
  • Process reliability and throughput

Industrial & Specialty Packaging

Industrial packaging environments demand durable materials that maintain performance under challenging handling and storage conditions.

Typical Focus Areas

  • Mechanical durability
  • Chemical resistance considerations
  • Long-term performance reliability
  • Packaging strength and resilience
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From Application Requirements to Scalable Solutions

Packaging performance characteristics are often influenced during the earliest stages of material selection and system development. By integrating coating and lamination technologies early in the development process, we help reduce development risk and support commercialization efforts.

Our teams combine formulation expertise, laboratory testing, and pilot-scale validation to translate application-specific requirements into scalable packaging systems. We work alongside customers to define performance targets, validate functionality, and prepare materials for real-world manufacturing environments.

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