Plantic appoints Klockner as distributor for Americas

Australia-based Plantic Technologies has appointed Klockner Pentaplast as distributor in the Americas for its line of biopolymer rigid packaging films. Klockner Pentaplast will market and sell Plantic’s rigid packaging films throughout the Americas under its Pentafood Biofilm brand name. Plantic will continue to service the Australasia and European markets directly.  

Plantic biopolymer film is a high-amylase corn starch-based product that is renewable, biodegradable, home compostable, water dispersible, and compostable to ASTM 6400 and EN 13432 standards. Plantic films are suitable for food and general-purpose thermoformed packaging applications, such as trays for confectionery, chocolates, cookies, cosmetics and healthcare products.

‘We are excited about entering the next phase of Plantic rigid films expansion into the Americas. Klockner Pentaplast is an established global market leader in packaging films and, has extensive knowledge of the packaging markets which will help foster growth of our product line,’ said Brendan Morris, chief executive officer for Plantic Technologies.  

Michael Tubridy, president of Klockner Pentaplast Americas, said: ‘The Plantic product line complements our portfolio of plastic packaging films by offering a unique end-of-life disposal option. Based on a renewable resource, this film offers our customers yet another option in helping meet their sustainable packaging goals.’

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