Macro Engineering & Technology Inc. and Ingenia Polymers are proud to strengthen their long standing partnership through the installation of Macro’s advanced 7-layer blown film labline at Ingenia’s newly expanded Brantford Innovation Centre, Ontario facility. The labline consists of seven 1.25” extruders, paired with Macro’s proprietary blown film die and air ring technology that can produce film widths of up to 500mm (or 20”). The system is equipped with a 24” wide Macro’s Automax surface winder capable of producing rolls up to 12” in diameter.
The new lab-scale system expands Ingenia’s capabilities to develop, evaluate, and optimize advanced multilayer film structures while accelerating material innovation and product development. The installation reflects a shared commitment between Macro and Ingenia to drive innovation in polymer development and strengthen Canada’s leadership in multilayer film technology.
The event highlighted the strong collaboration between academia and industry. In the top row (left to right), Zach Charlton, Chief Technology Officer at Ingenia; Prof. John Vlachopoulos of McMaster University; Prof. Costas Tzoganakis of the University of Waterloo; Dr. Karen Xiao, VP of Technology at Macro; and Prof. Andrew Hrymak of Western University are pictured celebrating Ingenia’s 40th anniversary and the expansion of the Brantford Innovation Centre.
About Ingenia Polymers
Ingenia Polymers is one of the most trusted thermoplastics providers in the world today, and the preferred supplier to some of the most recognized household brands. Ingenia offers products and services to resin producers, compounders, plastic processors, converters and rotational molders. Ingenia supports customers globally with manufacturing facilities in Asia, North America, and Europe. For more information, visit www.ingeniapolymers.com
About Macro
Macro Engineering & Technology is a global supplier of film and sheet extrusion systems that specializes in barrier film lines and custom engineered extrusion systems. Founded in 1978, Macro’s approach is to help film and sheet producers reach their production goals through a project-oriented philosophy and an uncompromising commitment to developing innovative technologies.
Macro manufactures blown, cast and QuadexTM biaxially-oriented coextrusion lines for multilayer films up to 13-layers. The company also supplies sheet extrusion lines for specialty applications, along with coextrusion dies, air rings and winding solutions to meet the needs of complex requirements.
Macro’s equipment is used throughout the world to manufacture value-added products in the food packaging, medical, and industrial markets. For more information about Macro Engineering & Technology Inc., visit www.macroeng.com
