TekniPlex Expands Cleanroom Film and Bag Production

TekniPlex Healthcare, a provider of critical solutions using advanced materials for life science applications, is expanding its capabilities by commencing multilayer blown film manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. The new multilayer blown film line at TekniPlex Healthcare’s production facility in Puurs, Belgium, is part of the company’s strategy to develop higher-order barrier solutions per increased industry demand.
 
The new multilayer line joins a number of existing monolayer lines all inside ISO Class 7 cleanrooms at the Puurs facility, for use in the production of cleanroom bags. The addition comes as some companies are shifting from food-grade resin-based bags to those comprised of pharma-grade resins produced in GMP cleanroom conditions, along with a need for higher barrier solutions requiring multilayer film/bag capabilities. 
 
All TekniPlex Healthcare cleanroom-manufactured bags are double or triple packed for use in customers’ cleanrooms, and can be individually labeled for comprehensive supply chain traceability. Custom resins or resin blends, including custom additives, are available, as are certified sterilized products with Gamma irradiation. 
 
The new cleanroom-housed blown film line is expected to begin operation in 2Q24, with full-scale commercial production following shortly thereafter. 
 
“There is a growing demand for films extruded and bags sealed in cleanroom environments across various healthcare categories,” said Bryan Wesselmann, VP of Sales and Marketing for TekniPlex Healthcare. “The introduction of cleanroom production for multilayer blown films and bags at our Puurs, Belgium facility demonstrates our dedication to acquiring more extensive, market-responsive capabilities. This expansion aligns with our goal of increasing capacities and market share for our existing solutions portfolio.”