NanoXplore and Techmer PM have jointly launched GrapheneBlack xGnP Masterbatch, a graphene-based material designed specifically for use in plastic film applications. The new product delivers more than 70% improvement in mechanical strength, according to NanoXplore, and could enable manufacturers to reduce film thickness by up to 20% without sacrificing tensile, tear or puncture performance. The graphene masterbatch for plastic film represents a significant development for packaging producers seeking stronger yet thinner materials.
The collaboration combines NanoXplore’s xGnP graphene technology with Techmer PM’s expertise in film applications and compounding. Techmer PM’s proprietary Techsperse dispersion technology plays a central role in distributing graphene uniformly throughout the material, which helps ensure consistent and repeatable results across production lots at commercial volumes. This graphene masterbatch for plastic film could also support higher levels of recycled content in film formulations without compromising performance an increasingly important consideration as the packaging industry navigates tighter sustainability regulations and circular economy goals.
NanoXplore president and CEO Rocco Marinaccio said: “The combination of NanoXplore’s new xGnP graphene technology and Techmer’s application development and compounding capabilities produced a genuine breakthrough for our joint customers one that neither company could have achieved alone.” On the product development side, Techmer PM brings in-house film production equipment, including a five-layer blown film line that enables small-scale sampling and process testing. This setup allows customers to refine formulations, evaluate multilayer structures and advance products toward market readiness.
Techmer PM CEO Craig Foster commented: “Our partnership with NanoXplore helped us bring a high-value graphene-based solution to market that directly addresses some of our customers’ most pressing performance and sustainability challenges while also driving meaningful cost savings. It’s a strong example of our commitment to delivering practical, forward-looking solutions that enable our customers’ success.”
NanoXplore filed a provisional patent in May 2026 related to the graphene technology underpinning the new product. The two companies plan to showcase the co-developed product line at the AMI Flexible Packaging Innovation and Recycling Conference in Milwaukee, US, scheduled for 24–25 June 2026. NanoXplore produces graphene at its facility in Montreal, Canada, where it maintains an annual production capacity of 4,000 metric tonnes. Techmer PM, founded in 1981, is a materials design company specializing in modifying the properties of technical polymers. Together, the partnership between NanoXplore and Techmer PM reflects a growing industry focus on leveraging advanced materials like graphene technology to meet both performance demands and sustainable packaging objectives in the flexible packaging sector. The introduction of recycled content–friendly solutions without performance trade-offs positions the graphene masterbatch for plastic film as a practical option for converters and brand owners navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.
