Suitable for both ground coffee and beans, no machinery modification is required. The valves come pre-fitted to the reels which eliminates the need to run a separate valve applicator unit (which are often notoriously slow). With that constraint removed, your VFFS packing machinery will be able to run at faster speeds, allowing for improved productivity in your packing process.

The valves can be used for both pre-printed and un-printed film. As they are only a fraction of the size/weight of standard gas-valves, they also offer the added benefits of packaging reduction.

The outer paper layer is fully heat-resistant and is laminated to a secondary film substrate (which is also thermally stable up to 220 degrees), making the entire structure suitable for use in conventional ovens, heated cabinets and microwaves.

This opens up a range of packaging applications for the material where the product need to be heated/re-heated within the packet prior to consumption by the end-consumer, making it ideal for the growing emergence of convenience and ready-to-eat products which are coming on to the market.

Product visibility can be created via a windowed area by strip-laminating the paper down the length of the web or by adding a shaped window area which is pre-cut in the paper prior to lamination.

Our in-house graphic designers, NXL Design, helped to develop generic artwork for the range of sweets which are packed on high-speed vertical form-fill-seal machinery. Containing up to 50g of product, the end-result is an eye-catching printed laminate which is low-cost, high-quality and gives stand-out shelf appeal.

The stick-packs are made from a bespoke foil laminate which preserves and maintains the freshness and flavour of the coffee. Artwork commissioned by Cora Lee as part of a wider company re-brand was reproduced using the very latest high-definition flexo printing techniques.

Little’s said of the project, “As a family company we’ve been roasting coffee for over 25 years and we’ve always believed in sourcing responsibly and are very happy with all the help National Flexible has given us.”

At the upcoming Pro2Pac 2013 exhibition, National Flexible will be previewing several new and unique developments in the flexible packaging industry. These exclusive innovations will be of interest to large scale users of plain and printed packaging films, brand owners/managers, manufacturers, and multiple retailers who are looking to drive down costs, increase on-shelf appeal, improve functionality for end-users and minimise the amount of packaging they use.

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Our annual customer survey results have been counted and independently audited with 100% of customers who responded stated that they would recommend National Flexible as a film supplier.

This is an excellent result but it doesn’t mean that we will be resting on our laurels. The customer survey forms part of the commercial feedback mechanism for our continuous improvement programme – so our future performance is shaped by what you tell us.

A summary of the results has been distributed to all of our customer’s – a big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey, we take notice of your feedback. If you would like a copy of the summary please get in touch at marketing@nationalflexible.net.

Come and see us at stand E24! – Register

National Flexible will be exhibiting the latest flexible packaging technology at Packaging Innovations 2013 at the start of next year. Developments on show will include innovations in pack design and flexible material structure. Register for free by clicking the on the link above, and pay a visit to see what the future of packaging holds.

Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, we look forward to seeing you in February!

We are proud to announce that National Flexible has been short-listed as one of the few UK finalists in the European Business Awards.

The Awards set out to showcase some of the best performing businesses across Europe who strive to promote success, innovation and ethics within the business community.

Comeptition for the awards are stiff, consisting of over 15,000 organisations who annually engage in the process which spans across 35 different countries. These companies represent a diverse range of industries including cosmetics, engineering, fashion, manufacturing, transport and digital media.

Each entrant is scrutinised by an independent panel of judges made up of some of the most prominent figureheads in industry whose strict selection criteria sees only a handful of businesses going through to the final stages.

Voting closes 17th October 2012 – please register your votes for us by clicking here

Capable of inhibiting microbial growth and increasing shelf-life, this bespoke formulation can be tailored to specific products – please ask our sales team for more details.

Independently researched and verified, these films delay the onset of oxidisation in meats preserving the shelf-life and appearance for longer – please ask our sales team for further information.