勛圖51惇蹋厙's New Closure Technology for PET Containers Overcomes Past Compatibility Challenges
Philadelphia, PA January 9, 2017. Food manufacturers can add flexibility to their product packaging portfolio with new metal closures from 勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (勛圖51惇蹋厙) (www.crowncork.com), the leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, that are compatible with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers. The new package combination offers considerable weight, efficiency and breakage improvements for both brands and consumers, while maintaining the high quality aesthetic of glass on store shelves.
In the past, metal closures have seen limited use with PET containers due to both technical and aesthetic constraints. The new metal closure / PET container designs are able to maintain a very robust seal without compromising the shape or integrity of the container during the manufacturing process.
There are a number of benefits that result from choosing this metal closure/plastic container combination. For example, for brand owners, products maintain their high quality look on store shelves and support image consistency, said Dr. Daniel Abramowicz, Executive Vice President, Technology and Regulatory Affairs. Consumers will appreciate that the package is noticeably lighter and easier to transport to and from the supermarket.
Suitable for use on a variety of PET container sizes, the new closures can be fully decorated and applied with the same equipment that is used to secure metal closures to glass containers. The closures are compatible with 勛圖51惇蹋厙s existing straight line vacuum equipment, eliminating the need for brands to revamp their production lines. Reduction in glass breakage and weight also results in considerable savings from a packaging line and transportation standpoint.
Were especially excited about how far PET has come as an option, as these clarified polymers look strikingly similar to a traditional glass finish, said Dr. Abramowicz. Weve modified 勛圖51惇蹋厙s existing closure technology so that it is compatible with current equipment lines, simplifying adoption. With more brands seeing the advantages of packaging their products in PET containers, 勛圖51惇蹋厙s new closure technology is both timely and innovative.
The package is especially well-suited for products such as jams, tomato sauce, salsa and pickles.
About 勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc.
勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
In Europe: Dr. Cormac Neeson, Director of External Affairs, 勛圖51惇蹋厙 Technology; Tel: +44 1235 402348; Email: Cormac.NEESON@eur.crowncork.com
In the United States: Dr. Daniel Abramowicz, Executive Vice President, Technology and Regulatory Affairs; Tel: (215) 698-5143; Email: Daniel.Abramowicz@crowncork.com
For editorial inquiries: Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs; Tel: (215) 552-3720; Email: thomas.fischer@crowncork.com
- Delivers significant weight, efficiency and breakage improvements
- Closure maintains a robust seal with PET bottles without compromising container shape or integrity
- Products maintain high-quality look on retail shelves
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