Winpak announces agreement with Nova Chemicals to procure rPE
Winpak will utilize NOVA’s rPE to manufacture and distribute packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.
November 6, 2024 | By MRO Magazine
Winpak Ltd., an Alberta-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, has announced a long-term agreement with NOVA Circular Solutions LLC, a business unit of NOVA Chemicals, to procure post-consumer recycled polyethylene (rPE) under the brand name SYNDIGO™.
Winpak will utilize NOVA’s rPE to manufacture and distribute packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.
“We are pleased to continue collaborating with our long-term customer, Winpak, to supply premium recycled PE resins for their flexible packaging needs,” said Greg DeKunder, Vice President, NOVA Circular Solutions. “This agreement marks a significant step forward in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to the flexible packaging industry for both customers and consumers. According to a recent survey, 75% of consumers agreed that companies should increase the use of packaging made from recycled materials . This agreement underscores NOVA’s strength in working with our customers to meet their and their customers’ unique and growing needs.”
NOVA says it is focused on providing rPE to meet the growing market demand for sustainable packaging and actively investing in mechanical recycling infrastructure in North America.
“This collaboration with NOVA Chemicals will allow Winpak to expand our sustainable product offerings and meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Mustafa Bilgen, Vice President, Technology & Innovations at Winpak. “We are excited to leverage SYNDIGO™ rLLDPE to deliver premium packaging solutions while contributing to a more circular economy.”
With shared values and a commitment to innovation, Winpak and NOVA Chemicals are poised to make a lasting impact on the packaging industry by delivering circular solutions for food and non-food contact packaging.
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