Guest Speaker

Plastics 101: Barrier Coatings

Monday, September 9, 2025

3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.

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Delta Engineering’s “Barrier 101” presentation opens by positioning the company as a global leader in automation in blow molding. With specialized R&D facilities in France focused on barrier development and manufacturing operations in Belgium and Romania, Delta Engineering showcases its international footprint and multidisciplinary expertise. The team’s collaborative approach combines engineering depth and technical innovation to enhance polymer performance while advancing sustainable packaging solutions.



The core of the presentation centers on four strategic barrier technologies: additives, multilayer constructions, fluorination, and plasma coating. Each method is explored through its process fundamentals, key materials, and performance metrics. The presentation also weighs critical operational and environmental considerations, such as capital investment, recyclability, and regulatory compliance, allowing decision-makers to balance protection performance with practical feasibility.

In closing, “Barrier 101” highlights next-generation innovations poised to shape the future of barrier engineering. These include integrated plasma-coating systems designed for seamless compatibility with blow-molding and filling lines. By combining proven expertise with emerging technologies, Delta Engineering equips professionals to make informed decisions that reflect both the demands of today’s market and the sustainability goals of tomorrow.

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