Inteplast Engineered Films Launches InteGuard Hooder Films

LIVINGSTON, NJ - May 18, 2026 -The InteGuard™ line of shrink and stretch hooder films from Inteplast Engineered Films (IEF) was designed with research spanning more than 20 years of customer insight to provide elevated performance across a variety of applications.

IEF President Bob Stein confirmed that surveying customers' needs, particularly for the evolving hooder segment, makes InteGuard a timely asset to the market.

"We've been selling stretch hood film for more than 20 years. Over time, we've expanded our product offering, added dedicated technical resources, and built manufacturing presence in multiple facilities across North America. We are introducing this experience and capability formally under the InteGuard name as to emphasize our commitment to this important market segment," said Stein.

The InteGuard shrink and stretch hooder film line is compatible with all major machine manufacturers' hooder machines. Numerous vertical applications include:

• Bagged chemicals & resins
• Building products & bagged cement
• Corrugated boxes
• Food & beverage products
• Household appliances (white goods)
• Insulation bales
• Lawn & garden products

IEF Marketing Manager Justin Schaefer said, "Launching InteGuard, in combination with our dedicated technical and sales support services, uniquely positions IEF as the industry's premier supplier of stretch and shrink hooder films. We've invested significantly into this product category and our related capabilities, and we're excited to showcase what InteGuard premium performance really means."

About Inteplast Engineered Films

Inteplast Engineered Films manufactures films for numerous markets including, but not limited to food packaging, industrial, building, horticultural and garden, janitorial and sanitation, and foodservice. The company offers a range of highly technical solutions with a keen product focus and extensive research and development in sustainability. IEF's facilities are located in North America and Europe. For more information, visit https://www.inteplastef.com/

About Inteplast Group

Established in 1991, Inteplast Group is a leading integrated plastics and paper manufacturer founded on the ideals of American manufacturing. Our products support diverse markets including healthcare, foodservice, packaging, building products, grocery, retail, sanitation, industrial, and graphic arts industries. Headquartered in Livingston, N.J., Inteplast Group is now more than 10,000 employees strong and operates more than 100 facilities worldwide, including our flagship manufacturing complex in Lolita, Texas. Our dedicated and experienced people are committed to delivering quality products and partnering with our customers to enable their success. Visit http://www.inteplast.com for more information.

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