Treofan

In 2004, Treofan GmbH developed a metallised version of its PLA biodegradable film that reduces permeability aromas, oxygen and water. The metallised Biophan PLA film is said to be suitable for packaging fatty foods such as butter and cheese, as well as for confectionery, where the mirror-like finish adds a decorative feature to the barrier properties. The metallised film meets both EU and US, Food Drug Administration food contact requirements. 

The Treofan Group is a manufacturer of biaxial oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) and cast polypropylene film under the brand name Treofan. The company also manufactures PLA film under the brand name Biophan. 

Treofan is a global business with seven manufacturing sites around the world and sales operations in more than 20 countries. Treofan produces around 280,000 tonnes of film per annum and has worldwide manufacturing capabilities including 22 BOPP lines, 10 cast lines, 6 metallisers, 2 pilot lines, 1 coater line and one PLA line. 

Treofan has four main business groups, packaging, labelling, tobacco packaging and technical films. The company offers a wide range of PP films including standard and cast films, transparent, white, opaque, cavitated, metallised and high-barrier metallised. 

In June 2004, Treofan introduced its new biodegradable and compostable Biophan film made from polylactic acid supplied by NatureWorks LLC. According to the company, Biophan offers exceptional transparency and gloss, the ability to transmit water vapour, and outstanding sealing properties. Biophan is also printable, resistant to oil, fat and alcohol, and is thermoformable. Biophan disintegrates completely into water and carbon dioxide within 45 days. 

In November 2004, Treofan introduced labels made from Biophan for beverages and consumer products. The Biophan labels can be used in combination with bottles produced by NatureWorks PLA so that the labels may be composted together with the bottle in an industrial composting plant. 

Busch, D Hade, P Schmitz, US20050182175, Treofan Germany GmbH, 14 May 2002. 

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