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Wood |
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Ultros SRP |
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Durability, Recyclability, Weight |
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In an effort to increase the life of their heavily-used pallets, the U.S. Postal Service transitioned from using
traditional wood pallets to those made from Polyethylene. In addition to the extended life of the new pallets,
lighter weight and recyclability were also contributing factors in the decision to make this transformation.
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| Juice Containers |
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Glass |
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Packalloy MLB, Packalloy Clear Pak |
| Benefits: |
Cost, Safety, Weight, Convenience |
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Largely used in schools and institutional applications, the new plastic juice cups are a transformation from the
traditional glass containers. Weight savings, reduced costs, convenience, and safety are all contributors in the
transition of this application.
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| Breakfast Cereal Containers |
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Paper |
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HDPE |
| Benefits: |
Formability, Convenience |
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The ability to make a cereal package into its own cereal bowl was the leading reason for the transformation of
cereal packaging from paper to plastic. Simply by removing the seal, milk can be added to the package, and no
additional container is needed. This convenience, inherent with the formability of thermoplastics, helped to
make this a successful transformation.
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| Apple Sauce Containers |
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Glass |
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| Current Material: |
Packalloy Clear Pak |
| Benefits: |
Safety, Weight, Convenience |
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Safety is at the forefront of product transformations in many new packaging applications, including that of apple
sauce containers. Traditionally made of glass, thermoplastics now offers a more sound route over the customary
glass packaging containers. In addition, convenience and reduced weight are added benefits being gained from
this transformation.
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| Household Packaging |
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Paper |
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HIPS |
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Aesthetics, Durability, Moisture Retention |
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As an alternative to the traditional paper packaging utilized in a number of household products, thermoplastics
are now offering significant advantages to the users of these products. In addition to added durability, the
transformation from paper to plastic also lends itself to better formability, moisture retention, and more
appealing packaging options.
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| Medical Packaging |
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Metal, Paper |
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HIPS, PET, PETG |
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Protection, Recyclability, Ease of Disposal |
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Customized packaging applications, specially formed to fit the specific parts they are intended for, is an exciting
new way of packaging medical parts. With the unique formability of thermoplastics, many expensive medical parts
are being well packaged, kept sterile, and better protected with recyclable plastic materials.
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| Hormel Kid's Kitchen Lids |
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| Previous Material: |
Metal |
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| Current Material: |
Packalloy MLB |
| Benefits: |
Safety, Convenience |
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The transformation of the Hormel Kid's Kitchen Lids has not only enhanced the safety of the product to allow
children to be able to open the lids without the risk of cuts, but also has the added benefit of allowing the
product to be safely and conveniently placed in a microwave oven for heating. This transformation, utilizing
Spartech's Packalloy MLB product, has offered many benefits while still maintaining the product's long shelf-life.
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| Food Trays |
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Foam |
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Polypropylene |
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Durability, Formability |
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Traditionally manufactured from foam, the meat trays that are found in grocers' refrigerators are now being
produced from thermoplastic materials. The durability and formability of the plastics are the primary motivators
for this transformation, and further, the recyclability of the material is an added benefit.
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| Snack Food Containers |
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Paper, Foil |
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Polypropylene |
| Benefits: |
Durability, Cost, Convenience, Shelf Life |
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The use of plastics within the food packaging industry is becoming increasingly popular for a myriad of applications.
Within many of the newer Snack Food Containers, such as the one shown here where paper or foil has been replaced with
a polypropylene tray, manufacturers are realizing the advantages of both durability and cost, while customers are
benefiting from the added convenience of such packaging applications.
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| Cosmetic Packaging Containers |
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| Previous Material: |
Paper, Glass |
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Polystyrene |
| Benefits: |
Durability, Cost, Design Flexibility |
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Polystyrene is becoming increasingly popular in the packaging industry as an ideal alternative over the traditional
paper or glass materials used in many of today's applications. The increased durability of the new material, as well
as cost saving benefits and design flexibility, are the key factors influencing the move to polystyrene.
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| Electronics Packaging |
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| Previous Material: |
Cardboard |
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| Current Material: |
Polystyrene |
| Benefits: |
Cost, Durability, Aesthetics, Formability |
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Aesthetics and enhanced design flexibility are the primary factors that have lead many packaging applications to
select thermoplastics, such as polystyrene, over cardboard as the material of choice. In addition, improved durability,
as well as reduced costs, are also key drivers that have helped influence this transformation.
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| Microwave Food Trays |
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Paper, Aluminum |
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| Current Material: |
Packalloy CFPP |
| Benefits: |
Design Flexibility, Durability, Cost |
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Many of today's newer packaging applications are benefiting from the use of thermoplastics, including microwave food
packages and trays. This transformation from paper or aluminum to Packalloy CFPP is allowing greater design flexibility,
added durability, and decreased costs, making the transformation attractive to both the manufacturer, as well as the
consumer, of such products.
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| Baby Food Containers |
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| Previous Material: |
Glass |
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| Current Material: |
Packalloy MLB |
| Benefits: |
Safety, Formability, Weight |
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The transformation of baby food jars from glass to a multi-layer barrier material represents a major step forward
for the packaging industry. In addition to the main transformation driver, safety, other benefits of Packalloy MLB
include relative ease in formability and lighter weight, which also played key roles in accelerating this transformation.
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