New Liquiflex® Advance(TM) Films for Bulk Liquid Pouches Deliver Exceptional Performance with 30% Less Material

Processors of bulk liquids and semi-liquids such as sauces, soups and stews have an ultra-tough, sustainable new packaging option: pouches made with Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films from Curwood.

Processors of bulk liquids and semi-liquids such as sauces, soups and stews have an ultra-tough, sustainable new packaging option: pouches made with Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films from Curwood. Featuring 13-layer construction, Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films include redundant nylon and EVOH layers for unprecedented strength, abuse resistance and barrier. The proprietary structure allows the films to be downgauged by up to 30% without sacrificing performance. Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films are optimized to run on Curwood's Liquiflex® AV Series Bulk Liquid VFFS equipment as well as all industry-standard lap seal bulk packaging equipment.

Bulk liquid pouches made with Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films offer lightweight, space-saving convenience compared to metal cans and use 30% less material than competitive pouches

Using 96% less material than metal cans-and saving considerable space and cost-bulk pouches have become a popular replacement for packaging liquid products from sauces and condiments to soups and stews. Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films offer processors who are considering or have made the switch to pouches even more savings by downgauging up to 30% compared to competitive structures. The benefits add up throughout the supply chain, with better space utilization in transit and storage; less product waste thanks to greater roll footage and fewer changeovers; and 30% less landfill waste.

Designed for the abuse of foodservice applications, ultra-thin, durable Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films are engineered with outstanding strength, barrier and organoleptic properties to protect the taste and quality of refrigerated, frozen or shelf-stable foods. The films feature unmatched thermal stability, allowing for improved weight control and less product give-away on hot-fill applications, and go from the freezer to re-thermalization in boiling water. Filled pouches are field-tested to resist tearing, sheering and puncture, staying sealed until operators open them. Optional features include EZ Peel® "lift & peel" opening technology for safe opening without knives or scissors; easy dispensing with specially engineered fitment options; and high-impact printing to convey cooking instructions or showcase marketing messages right on the package.

On the production line, Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films deliver outstanding machinability and thermal sealability for superior productivity. The films stay crystal clear, stiff and strong in applications up to 212ºF.

Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films and Liquiflex® AV Series equipment form a total systems solution that raises the bar for performance, efficiency and ease of use in bulk liquid packaging. Available exclusively through Curwood, Liquiflex® equipment combines accelerated speed and performance with advanced engineering that makes setup, operation, changeover and maintenance significantly faster and easier. Both Liquiflex® Advance(TM) films and Liquiflex® AV Series equipment are backed by Curwood's nationwide network of dedicated field service experts and U.S.-based supply for unrivaled customer support.

Known throughout the world for technological leadership in high-barrier packaging, Curwood is a preferred supplier of innovative packaging materials and systems for food, beverage, household, industrial and personal care industries. Curwood maintains strategic manufacturing and service centers throughout North America, South America and Europe, and is well-positioned to meet global distribution and marketing needs. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.A., Curwood is part of the Bemis family of companies.

Source: Curwood