Sun Chemical will supply its SunBar oxygen barrier coatings to ACPO to coat and supply various films to flexible packaging converters.
SunBar oxygen barrier coatings were designed to offer converters cost effective, durable, sustainable films that support lighter weight packaging trends by creating a smooth, homogenous, pinhole-free, and flexible layer that can be easily overprinted with inks and laminated to a variety of secondary films.
SunBar is a cost-effective, compostable, chlorine free and metal-free alternative.
“The need for barrier films is growing at a healthy pace,” said Robert O’Boyle, product manager of coatings, Sun Chemical.
“Consumers will buy what they can see. This has led to the growing trend of transparent packaging that allows consumers to see the actual food.”
“Many natural foods, such as granola, nuts and fruit, require a high barrier film for better protection.”
Two ACPO coated films, polyester and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), are available with SunBar oxygen barrier coatings.
There are plans to add to the barrier film product line by introducing other SunBar barrier coated films in the near future.
