According to Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films, the company is anticipating a strong demand for BOPP films in the coming years, especially from the FMCG sector. “This has prompted us to expand our BOPP production capacity.

1. Finding a niche in
speciality BOPP films
to build a global
business
A guide by Cosmo Films Ltd

2. Build a global business
As competition grows, the ideal business model for
a BOPP film manufacturer is to identify niche
products and then look to specialise in them, says
Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films. He explains to
Dibyajyoti Sarma how Cosmo Films does it
According to latest market research reports,
BOPP film industry is poised to grow well, riding
on the growth in modern retail and growing
consumption of packaged food and beverages
globally.

3. Speciality films for packaging
applications
The company manufactures different kinds
of barrier films used in different food
packaging, these include:
➔ High moisture barrier films
➔ Aroma barrier films
➔ High oxygen barrier films
➔ Anti-fog films
➔ Films for cold seal application
➔ Films with low SIT
➔ Films with stable slip

4. Speciality films for labeling
➔ Labels face stock films
➔ Direct thermal printable (DTP)
films
➔ Synthetic paper

5. Speciality films for lamination
➔ Luxotique scuff-free matte
➔ Luxotique silky matte
➔ Luxotique velvet
➔ Luxotique silver
➔ Luxotique digital lamination
films
➔ Luxotique insulation films
➔ Luxotique encapsulation films

6. High moisture barrier
films
These are metallised films used for
sandwich lamination in shampoo
sachets, dry milk powder, powdered
drinks sachets/packs and snack foods,
where loss of moisture is a concern.

7. Aroma barrier films
These are transparent barrier films
typically used for coffee/tea, spices,
chewing gum and perfume boxes
overwrapping.

8. High oxygen barrier
films
These films have both excellent
oxygen and gas barrier properties and
are used for packaging of cream
biscuits, chocolates, chips and snacks.

9. Anti-fog films
These transparent films extend the
shelf life of fresh-cut vegetables/fruits
and meat that need to be refrigerated
in sub-zero temperatures by additional
4 to 7 days.

10. Films for cold seal
application
These are used for packs where heat
sealing is bound to interfere with the
food content inside the pack. This
includes chocolates, ice creams, etc.
The film has its surface modified for
the cold seal glue (HMPSA/solution
acrylic PSA) application.

11. Films with low SIT
These are used for printed pouches
used in food packs and cigarette
overwraps requiring sealing at low
temperatures and high speed
machines. The film’s sealing
temperature can go down up to 75
degrees and therefore, it has broader
heat seal range.

12. Films with stable slip
These are again used for food packaging
done on VFFS/HFFS machines, where
consistent COF is (Kinetic: 0.25 - 0.35)
is a pre-requisite.

13. Labels face stock films
Label face stock films available in
transparent, white and metalised
varieties go into making pressure-
sensitive labels largely for home and
personal care categories. The films are
compatible with UV, water-based and
solvent-based ink systems and display
spectacular print performance across
wide variety of printing processes. The
films also have high stiffness for
conversion and dispensing operations.

14. Direct thermal printable
(DTP) films
These films are used for applications
such as information (airport baggage
tags), track and trace labeling, and POS
weight and price labeling. These are
top-coated films which support variable
printing. The films with excellent paper
like finish have a proprietary coating,
which enables dark printing or
image/impression formation upon
coming in contact with the print head of
the thermal printer.

15. Synthetic paper
The film is used for replacing paper in
applications where non-tear ability and
durability/weather resistance is
desired. This includes applications like
menu cards, visiting cards, garment
tags, children books, maps, calendars,
etc. The film with excellent opacity and
whiteness supports all kinds of printing
with a coated version.

16. Luxotique scuff-free
matte
Unlike traditional matte film, this film
provides excellent scuff resistance to
scuff marks, which can develop during
production, transportation and
handling of the pack. The matte surface
is also ideal for post-laminating
procedures such as UV spot coating,
hot-foil stamping, embossing, etc.

17. Luxotique scuff-free
matte
Unlike traditional matte film, this film
provides excellent scuff resistance to
scuff marks, which can develop during
production, transportation and
handling of the pack. The matte surface
is also ideal for post-laminating
procedures such as UV spot coating,
hot-foil stamping, embossing, etc.

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