LG Chem Unveils Ultrathin Packaging Film 'UNIQABLE' at TOKYO PACK in Japan

Participates in Asia's largest specialized packaging exhibition
Unveils 12-micrometer mono-material film

LG Chem will showcase its next-generation mono-material packaging technology at Asia's largest specialized packaging exhibition in Japan as it steps up its push into global markets.

A staged photo of food and pet food pouches featuring packaging film made with LG Chem's UNIQABLE™ material. LG Chem

LG Chem said on October 13 that it will participate in TOKYO PACK 2026, which will be held in Japan from October 14 to 16.

TOKYO PACK covers the entire packaging industry, from consumer-goods packaging such as packaging materials and containers to processing equipment and logistics and recycling solutions. About 730 companies are expected to participate this year, with more than 70,000 visitors expected to attend.

At the exhibition, LG Chem will focus on presenting the technology behind UNIQABLE, an ultrathin packaging film material, and examples of its use in actual products. UNIQABLE is a packaging film made from a single polyethylene (PE) material and is notable for its 12-micrometer (μm) thickness.

It offers properties equivalent to those of conventional multi-layer packaging films while improving recyclability through the use of a single material. It can be used to package a range of products, including food, pet food and household goods.

LG Chem will set up its exhibition booth under the concept of “LG Chem Packaging House” and present packaging solutions for everyday life across three spaces: Living, Kitchen and Care.

In particular, LG Chem will showcase examples of its collaboration with Crown Confectionery, applying UNIQABLE packaging to major snack and candy products. Through these examples, the company plans to highlight its customized technological capabilities, from material development to the commercialization of actual products.

LG Chem will also operate a technical consultation area at the exhibition. It plans to identify customer requirements and uncover opportunities to apply new materials, with the aim of expanding its business in Japan and other Asian markets.

“TOKYO PACK will be an opportunity to show how the actual commercialization of mono-material packaging can translate into customer value,” said Lee Chung-hoon, managing director and head of LG Chem’s NCC/PO Business Division. “We will continue to lead market changes as a partner that goes beyond supplying materials and drives our customers’ transition to sustainable packaging.”

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