Crate manufacturer for the German market: stretch-hood PCR 50 μm—film with 35% post-consumer recycled content for a demanding export line

LOCATION

• Poland/export to the German market,
• Global distribution

CHALLENGE

The client was packaging pallets of their crates with an exceptionally thin 50 μm standard stretch-hood. The product’s specific nature required very high film elongation during hood application, making the transition to a thinner film with PCR content technically challenging—most market PCR formulations lose the required mechanical parameters at this thickness. Simultaneously, the client’s recipients, especially German retail chains, reported increasing expectations regarding the share of post-consumer raw material in transport packaging (PPWR, ESG policies, material footprint reporting).

SOLUTION

NEX-HOOD PCR 50 μm in a dedicated “PCR HQ” formulation—with 35% post-consumer recycled content, enhanced mechanical parameters for applications requiring high elongation, and maintained film transparency. The formulation was custom-developed for this application, validated on the client’s line before the first delivery, and compatible with existing hood applicator settings.

RESULT

• 35% PCR in transport packaging without changing thickness or modifying the line
• measurable reduction of the primary plastic material footprint for PPWR and ESG
• stronger client position in discussions with German retail chains regarding sustainability
• maintained film transparency and pallet stabilization despite low thickness and high elongation
• consistent CO₂ and sustainability communication in the client’s supply chain

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