Collaboration between Nexam Chemical and Kullaplast drives the development of recycled materials in packaging film
02/18/2025
The west coast of Skåne in Sweden is becoming the hub for an innovative initiative aimed at increasing sustainability within the plastics industry. Nexam Chemical, a leader in innovative additives that enhance the properties and performance of polymers, and Kullaplast, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, have entered into a collaboration to increase the share of recycled plastic in blown film—an essential packaging solution for various industrial and consumer applications.
By combining Nexam Chemical’s Nexamite® R305 additive, which improves melt strength and thus process stability, with Kullaplast’s expertise in film production, recycled raw materials can be used to a greater extent without compromising quality and performance.
This collaboration demonstrates the practical application of research recently published by Politecnico di Torino, confirming how advanced additive technology can ‘upcycle’ recycled polymers, making them suitable for demanding applications such as blown film. The findings were highlighted in a press release issued last week.
– We see this as a prime example of how collaboration and innovation can drive the transition towards more circular material flows. By combining our expertise, we can ensure that recycled material functions optimally in demanding applications such as blown film, says Ronnie Törnqvist, CEO of Nexam Chemical.
– At Kullaplast, we continuously strive to increase the proportion of recycled material in our products while maintaining quality. This collaboration provides us with access to materials and technology that complement and facilitate our production, says Oscar Skoglund, Deputy CEO of Kullaplast.
The collaboration is not only a technical success but also an inspiration for the industry to invest in circular and sustainable solutions. By highlighting concrete examples of how innovation and cooperation can create sustainable products, the partners hope to engage more stakeholders in the value chain—from customers and end consumers to investors and future employees.
Note: This press release has been translated from Swedish. The Swedish text shall govern for all purposes and prevail in case of any discrepancy with the English version.
For more information, please contact:
Ronnie Törnqvist, CEO, +46-706 25 41 85, ronnie.tornqvist@nexamchemical.com
Oscar Skoglund, Deputy CEO, Kullaplast, oscar.skoglund@kullaplast.se