ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers brand unifies the company’s polyolefin products under a single portfolio, launched alongside new initiatives and strengthened programs to support its customers. Following the new brand reveal, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Colombian packaging manufacturer Alico recently partnered to create a solution for local meat producers.

In collaboration with materials manufacturer Kuraray, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Alico developed Termoflex +B barrier shrink bags, utilizing Exceed Tough+ m 0512—a Signature Polymers product—coupled with Kuraray’s EVAL's unique, orientable ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) grades. The shrink bags were designed to address three key requirements: effective oxygen barrier properties, high shrinkage range, and optimal balance between mechanical and optical properties.

Manufactured in Colombia and now being implemented by local meat producers, the successfully developed shrink bags meet or exceed the performance of imported solutions, and eliminate the need for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyvinylidene dichloride (PVDC) while maintaining optimal barrier properties. The packaging also achieves improved oxygen transmission rate at high humidity in comparison to incumbent solutions. Field trials proved the shrink bags’ ability to ensure competitive shelf life.