New plastic food packaging film is made from Ultramid® polyamide based on renewable raw materials

New plastic food packaging film is made from Ultramid® polyamide based on renewable raw materials

•  A.J. Plast’s new BOPA food packaging film is made from BASF’s Ultramid® polyamide

• A groundbreaking methodology replaces fossil raw materials with renewable feedstocks, reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions

• Quality films extend food shelf life with barrier to oxygen and flavor 

Bangkok, Thailand – June 17, 2016 – Consumers with an interest in sustainable living can now enjoy their favorite foods with a sustainable packaging alternative. Developed by A.J. Plast, a leading film manufacturer in Southeast Asia, the biaxial-oriented polyamide (BOPA) films adopt BASF’s Ultramid® biomass balance* polyamide, which is derived from renewable raw materials.

Food packaging made from the new film helps maintain food quality as it provides good oxygen, moisture and aroma barriers as well as good heat and chemical resistance. It is therefore ideal for packaging applications including vacuum packaging, retortable pouches, and cold form blisters for favorite foods such as sausage, cheese and curry.

According to The Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility 2016, 63% of consumers in Asia Pacific said that their sustainable purchase considerations are most influenced by packaging. “As a leading supplier of high quality polyamide for the packaging film industry, it’s our job to help customers and consumers to understand that they no longer need to choose between quality and functionality when it comes to packaging options. With our Ultramid® polyamide, it’s possible to have products with smart packaging that maintain high standards for quality, sustainability and environmental protection over traditionally-packaged options,” said Garrie Li, Vice President, Polyamides and Precursors, Monomers Asia Pacific, BASF.

“It is our pleasure to work with BASF on the development of this innovative and sustainable packaging material which is now featured in our product portfolio. The new BOPA film has the same high quality as A.J. Plast’s BOPA film standard. We are also delighted in taking part in reducing the consumption of fossil raw materials and greenhouse gas emissions.” said Kittiphat Suthisamphat, Managing Director, A.J. Plast.

The BOPA film, made with Ultramid® biomass balance polyamide, has the same properties as BOPA film made with convential polyamide based on fossil raw materials. Without compromising on quality and performance, the use of bio-feedstock helps save fossil resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

With more than 60 years of experience, BASF is the leading supplier of high quality polyamide and polyamide intermediates for the engineering plastics, film, fiber and monofilament industry. By providing the high quality products, chemical processes, scientific research, and technical competences, BASF is capable of satisfying customers with service and product innovations. BASF operates Ultramid® polymerization plants in Ludwigshafen, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; Freeport, USA; and Shanghai, China.

*Ultramid® biomass balance previously named as Ultramid® mass balance.

About AJ Plast 

A.J. Plast is a biaxial-oriented film manufacturer which achieves world-class quality and standard by utilizing experience, innovation, and advanced technology to maximize customer satisfaction. Found in 1987, the factory is located in Laem Chabang industrial estate with an area of over 16 acres while the head office is located in Bangkok. The company receives promotional privileges from the Board of Investment Zone3, Chonburi Province. Throughout more than 23 years in this business, the company has ensured a continuous growth and stability in its operation. It has acquired a strong support from the government as well as trust from both domestic and foreign customers which allows the company to be highly successful in high efficiency and standard manufacturing and to be able to expand the market globally. Further information on A.J. Plast is available on the Internet at www.ajplast.co.th

About BASF At BASF

we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.

Media contacts

BASF East Asia Headquarters Ltd 

Nancy Sham

Phone: +(852) 2731 1525

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A.J. Plast 

Sonnattanan Srijundee

Phone: +(662) 415 0035  

sonnattanan@ajplast.co.th

Corporate Affairs Thailand

Teerarat Veetlopchaiyavuth

Phone: +66 2 624 1999 ext 1822

teerarat.veetlopchaiyavuth@basf.com