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France is currently at the forefront of packaging innovation in Europe. Driven by strict environmental regulations, such as the Loi AGEC (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law), the French market is undergoing a structural transition. Packaging converters and food processors in major economic centers like Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Nantes are rapidly moving away from traditional multi-material laminates that are difficult to recycle, replacing them with highly engineered, recyclable mono-material barrier films. This is where EVOH (Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol) copolymer plays a pivotal role.
EVOH high barrier film is highly sought after by French manufacturers due to its unparalleled ability to prevent oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and organic solvent permeation. Even in incredibly thin layers—often representing less than 5% of the total thickness of a coextruded structure—EVOH provides the necessary gas barrier properties to keep food fresh, retain delicate aromas, and prevent oxidation. Under French Citeo recycling guidelines, keeping the EVOH content below 5% allows the packaging to be classified as fully compatible with the standard PE (Polyethylene) or PP (Polypropylene) recycling streams, making it a highly compliant and future-proof choice for local brands.
1. The Prestigious French Agro-Food Industry: As one of the largest food producers in the European Union, France relies heavily on premium packaging to safeguard its global exports. From the delicate cheeses of Normandy and Auvergne to the charcuterie of the Lyon region, maintaining modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is essential. TPS EVOH resins allow French packaging factories to produce films that extend the shelf life of fresh produce without the need for artificial preservatives, maintaining the high quality expected of French culinary goods.
2. Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging: With major pharmaceutical hubs concentrated around Lyon, Lille, and Paris, the demand for medical-grade thermoformed blister packs and sterile medical bags is substantial. EVOH high-barrier films act as a shield against moisture vapor and oxygen, ensuring that sensitive chemical compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) remain stable and potent throughout their storage lifecycle.
3. Cosmetics Valley Preservation: France's world-renowned cosmetic sector, anchored by the "Cosmetic Valley" cluster, requires sophisticated packaging that protects organic formulations and active botanicals from degradation. High-barrier EVOH tubes and bottles prevent the loss of volatile fragrances and protect creams from oxidizing, ensuring premium performance from production line to the consumer's vanity.
The primary trend shaping the EVOH market in France is the optimization of barrier-to-weight ratios. Converters are utilizing advanced coextrusion lines (up to 9 or 11 layers) to minimize the thickness of the EVOH layer while maximizing its uniform distribution. Furthermore, there is a growing demand for bio-attributed and chemically recycled EVOH resins to further lower the carbon footprint of packaging materials. TPS Specialty Chemical Limited is closely aligned with these developments, providing high-performance EVOH grades that enable French manufacturers to achieve both their sustainability goals and strict performance criteria.
In the Chinese mainland, TPS has set up the R&D center in Chongqing City to focus on the research and development of high-tech materials and successfully launched high-barrier material EVOH resin. This product is widely used in food packaging, medicine and cosmetics with its excellent gas barrier properties and chemical stability, meeting the market's growing demand for high-performance materials. Our R&D team combines the technical advantages of Multi-parties and is committed to continuously improving the quality and performance of products in order to better serve customers and the market.
Since its establishment in 1950, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited has always focused on innovation and development in the chemical industry. Headquartered in Argentina, after more than 70 years of development, TPS has grown into one of the leading companies in the global chemical industry. We have branches around the world, especially in Hong Kong, which has laid the foundation for our rapid growth in the Global market. As a company with an international vision, TPS actively seeks in-depth cooperation with well-known local chemical companies in many countries and regions to jointly develop a series of innovative products with market competitiveness.
TPS Specialty Chemical Limited has a team of experienced professionals, including chemical engineers, R&D experts and marketing personnel. With their deep industry knowledge and rich practical experience, they provide strong support for the company's continuous innovation and development. We always attach importance to the growth and training of employees, and strive to encourage teamwork and innovation in a positive working environment so that every employee can fully realize their potential.
Looking to the future, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited will continue to expand its global business and actively respond to market challenges with the purpose of "innovation-driven, win-win cooperation". We believe that through close cooperation with partners, TPS will play a more important role in the global chemical industry and create greater value for customers and society.
The company has independent research and development capabilities and multiple patents, advanced production processes and technological innovation capabilities, and can meet the market demand for high-quality products.
Large plant and production scale enable it to have efficient production capacity, can achieve large-scale production, and reduce unit costs.
TPS provides diversified products covering multiple fields, including chemicals, new materials, etc., to meet different market needs.
The R&D center is located in Chongqing, with convenient transportation, which is convenient for raw material procurement and product transportation, and improves logistics efficiency.
The company focuses on sustainable development, actively adopts environmentally friendly materials and technologies, meets modern environmental standards, and enhances market competitiveness.
Comprehensive product portfolio and full-service solutions, delivering reliable and efficient solutions for packaging, polymers, and specialty chemicals.
Founded in 1950, TPS Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a global supplier of specialty chemicals and polymer materials, providing a comprehensive product portfolio and full-service solutions to customers worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of “complete product categories, integrated services, and deep value-chain expertise,” TPS focuses on EVOH resin, CPP and PVDC raw materials, specialty equipment, and high-performance plastic additives, delivering reliable and efficient solutions for diverse industrial applications. With decades of experience in the polymer and materials industry, TPS has developed strong partnerships with leading chemical manufacturers across China and international markets. As a professional polymer materials supplier and specialty chemicals distributor, we not only ensure consistent product quality and stable supply, but also support customers with application guidance, technical consultation, and customized sourcing solutions.
