TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Coatings
Greif and IonKraft announce a new pilot-project partnership. IonKraft is a barrier technology company specializing in plasma-based coatings.
The collaboration aims to revolutionize the challenges of recyclability and sustainability in plastic jerrycan packaging that requires an additional barrier solution.
Sustainable Alternative to Fluorination
Industrial plastic packaging is highly recyclable. But certain applications that require barrier solutions can make recycling more challenging. IonKraft has developed a coating that uses a plasma-enhanced vapor deposition process.
The resulting barrier is non-reactive, chemically inert and 100% recyclable. Beyond recyclability, the IonKraft barrier technology offers a sustainable alternative to fluorination.
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We are excited to partner with the entrepreneurs at IonKraft. And explore the potential use of their plasma-based coating technology. It will be for the commercial production of jerrycans,” said Ole Rosgaard, president and chief executive office at Greif.
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This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. It will meet our customers’ most demanding needs,” added Rosgaard.
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We are thrilled to work with Greif, a packaging industry supplier. Together, we can make a significant impact on the recyclability of plastic packaging. And contribute to a more sustainable future,” said Dr. Montgomery Jaritz, co-founder and managing director at IonKraft.
Source: Greif