Desk research
54potential suppliers found
Map three groups
We identified film suppliers, resin suppliers and converters able to turn resins into film.
Case Study · Supplier Vetting
Shrinking evenly with compostable film.
A leading paper and packaging manufacturer needed a compostable shrink film that shrinks evenly in both directions. We screened film, resin and converter suppliers, interviewed experts and secured samples for testing.
The Client
The client is a leading paper and packaging manufacturer serving food service, healthcare and other industries. It wanted a compostable film that could match the biaxial shrink of petroleum-based options.
The Challenge
Rare capability.
Find the right film.
Prescouter was asked to find compostable shrink films with biaxial shrinkage, a rare combination since most compostable options on the market shrink in one direction only.
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Films
Biaxial film suppliers
The top priority for the search.
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Resins
Compostable raw materials
Inputs that could meet the specs.
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Converters
Manufacturing partners
Turning resins into the right film.
Our Approach
Searching three supplier groups in two focused phases.
Expert interviews
4expert interviews held
Add expert insight
Experts clarified the product needs, and one equipment maker suggested 3 more converters.
Anonymous outreach
47targets contacted
Screen the best
We asked category-specific screening questions and held 10 interviews to gather non-public data.
The Outcome
Samples in hand for real-world testing.
Prescouter recommended 2 film providers claiming the desired biaxial orientation and 3 resin suppliers confident of meeting all technical requirements. Through its sample procurement service, it also acquired 2 compostable shrink film samples and shipped them to the client.
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Films
2 film providers
Claiming true biaxial orientation.
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Resins
3 resin suppliers
Confident of meeting every spec.
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Samples
2 film samples
Shipped to the client for testing.
Sustainable materials often exist in one form but not the one you need. Looking across the full supply chain widens the options.
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