Windmöller & Hölscher collaborated with EPP on the production of MDO-PE films and their structural development. This initiative underscored the integration of specialized coatings that greatly enhance the sustainability of pouches.
EPP MDO-PE Project: Made in the UAE
EPP serves as a strategic partner for W&H, and together with other collaborators, we created a truly sustainable pouch utilizing locally available technologies and raw materials, positioning it as a significant product from the UAE and the Middle East.
We provided the VAREX II line equipped with MDO technology, enabling the production of strong, recyclable films, alongside our OPTIMEX II for lamination film production. The capability to apply inline water-based barrier lacquers on our HELIOSTAR II further enriched the film’s properties, enhancing versatility for various applications while maintaining top print quality.
This project exemplifies how collaboration and innovation cross extrusion, coating, and printing can yield packaging solutions that benefit both society and the environment.
Technological Advancement:
In the last decade and a half, W&H has made great progress, especially with solutions that meet today’s sustainability requirements. We’ve focused on making our machines more efficient and the production of the new and very demanding products highly reliable.
This journey has been marked by continuous innovation and the development of advanced machinery aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact in the packaging industry.
A key highlight is the VAREX II blown film line, which, when integrated with Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO) technology, enables the production of recyclable films that offer superior strength while minimizing material usage.
Over the years, advancements in blown film lines for MDO applications have been substantial, with current capabilities allowing for gross film widths of up to 2.6 meters. In a recent application for Borouge, we achieved an impressive output of 800 kg/hr with a net width of 2000 mm. We are proud to offer one of the most productive MDO technologies in the market, ensuring our customers remain leaders in this product segment.
Our machinery are capable of efficient processing of sustainable substrates while maintaining top quality, speed and greater energy efficiency, exemplified by the ALPHAFLEX drying concept, which saves 25% energy, and TÜV certifications that validate the energy efficiency of our presses. Additionally, we provide solutions to enhance circular mono-substrates through the application of inline barrier coatings.
Sustainable Packaging: A key to Circular Economy
The company is committed to supporting the creation of high quality, sustainable packaging solutions that meet circular economy demands. “At W&H, we’re dedicated to helping you create packaging that’s not only top quality but also good for the planet,” the company emphasizes. Technologies like the VAREX II with MDO and inline coating in flexo presses allow converters to produce circular packaging efficiently, meeting eco-friendly demands and economic goals.
W&H’s Message to Industry:
Brand owners and flexible packaging converters are urged to prioritize sustainable solutions that embody the principles of a circular economy.
At W&H, we emphasize that sustainability is not just a trend but a crucial necessity. Our commitment is to support the development of packaging that meets the highest quality standards while bene ting the planet.
Our innovative solutions, such as the VAREX II equipped with MDO technology and inline coating in flexo presses, are engineered to produce circular packaging efficiently. This approach enables businesses to address today’s eco-friendly demands while maintaining economic viability. Collaboration and innovation are essential in this journey toward sustainability, and we are here to facilitate that transition.