Plantic Technologies Ltd., has announced a new distribution agreement in the Americas for its line of the Plantic biopolymer rigid packaging films in an exclusive partnership with the Klöckner Pentaplast Group (Gordonsville, VA). Klöckner Pentaplast, a global producer of rigid packaging films, will market and sell Plantic rigid packaging films throughout the Americas under its Pentafood Biofilm brand name. Designed to increase market penetration and enhance service to the marketplace, this partnership will provide customers with access to products that will help meet their sustainable packaging goals. Plantic will continue to service the Australasia and European markets directly.

Plantic biopolymer film is a high-amylase corn-starch based product that is renewable, biodegradable, home compostable, water dispersible, and compostable to ASTM 6400 and EN 13432 standards. Plantic films are suitable for food and general-purpose thermoformed packaging applications, such as trays for confectionery, chocolates, cookies, cosmetics, and healthcare products.