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Additives, coatings & inks

Recycled-content PET

Wellman (Shrewsbury, NJ) has received a letter of non-objection from the FDA for the use of EcoClear(TM) recycled-content PET in levels to 100% for beverage and food packaging.

October 31, 1996

Sustainability

Cellular CPET

Shell Chemical (Houston, TX) has announced an advance in cellular CPET. Petlite(TM) II is a new resin that can be thermoformed into containers made to withstand the high-temperature baking conditions of CPET, with the potential for source reduction and cost savings.

October 31, 1996

Flexibles

Tie-layer resin

From Quantum (Cincinnati, OH), Plexar® PX 114 is a heat-stabilized tie-layer resin for use with coextruded blown and cast films that contain a layer of nylon or EVOH.

October 31, 1996

Converting equipment

Injection/stretch blow-molded bottles

PVC Container (Eatontown, NJ) now has injection/stretch blow-molding capabilities and offers a line of stock PET bottles, as well as custom sizes.

October 31, 1996

Sustainability

R&D managers urged to see the global picture

Packaging research and development managers will need to expand their view beyond the four walls of the corporate fortress. That means paying closer attention to the economics of R&D decisions, and understanding the company's international role.

October 31, 1996

Conveying & accumulation

Del Monte marries aseptic filling to sterile blow molding

By integrating sterile bottle making with aseptic filling, Del Monte Foods eliminates chemical sterilization of PET bottles prior to aseptic filling. New in-line bottle blowing and filling system permits replacement of costly heat-set PET bottles purchase

October 31, 1996

Cartoning

'In-sourcing' revitalizes Gumtech

By thermoforming, filling and sealing blister packs of nutraceutical gums in-house, Gumtech can package products as needed, replacing the two- or three-week advance notice necessary for a contract packager. Payback in 18 months justifies the equipment purchase.

October 31, 1996

Flexibles

Mary Kay unscrambles labor-intensive line

Besides speed, any equipment on the Body Care line must fit into Mary Kay's packaging philosophy, which places a premium on flexibility. That's understandable.

October 31, 1996

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Food retailers like OPS tub for in-store applications

Wilkinson extrudes and thermoforms a two-piece tub with a snap-fit seal that keeps food fresh. Resin consistency and the right copolymer modifier help a lot.

October 31, 1996

Secondary Packaging

Metallocenes make their mark

Steelcase Inc. uses one of the first-available metallocene stretch films for wrapping cubicle wall panels. Downgauging keeps costs in check.

October 31, 1996

Flexibles

Food is pasteurized by ultra-high pressure

When it comes to pasteurizing and preserving foods, few methods are as tried and true as thermal processing. But now Avomex, Inc., is selling fresh avocado pulp, in a clear barrier pouch, that has a 30-day refrigerated shelf life thanks to a whole new processing technology: ultra-high pressure.

October 31, 1996

Additives, coatings & inks

Supplier news: International agreements

Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI) will build a PC resin plant at its site in Stade, Germany.

October 31, 1996