Bi Ax International

BI-AX International Inc. is a Canadian owned manufacturer of biaxially oriented polylactide films (PLA) established in 1986 for the packaging, graphics, lamination and pressure- sensitive industries. Products range from mono-layer tape and laminating clear films to multi-layer co-extruded heat sealable specialty films. Coloured films include white opaque and tan- coloured films. BI-AX International Inc. is located in the Bruce Energy Centre near Tiverton, Ontario. Early in 1997, BI-Ax International Inc. expanded to increase production capability and added a five metre tenter line and upgraded their existing three metre tenter line. In March 1999, BI-AX International Inc. purchased an eight metre Marshall & Williams tenter line. This line has been installed in their Wingham, Ontario plant and production commenced in early 2000. BI-AX International Inc. has a new and innovative biaxially oriented polylactide film - Evlon PLA available for label and other paper alternative applications. Evlon is a crystal clear film manufactured from NatureWorks PLA NatureWorks is derived from plants, widely accessible, renewable, natural resources. Evlon film can be used in many packaging applications - either plain or printed and laminated, for horizontal and vertical packaging machines. After use, Evlon products can be industrially composted, and the material will breakdown and revert to carbon dioxide and water in less than 90 days. BI-AX International Inc. also offers toll manufacturing and a complete pilot tenter line service including lab services for film research and product development.