Tekni-Films Announces New PVdC Coating Capability


FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex Company, announces the successful commissioning and completion of validation of their PVdC coating line in their Flemington, New Jersey facility. The process capability is one more vertical integration step adding to Tekni-Films' wide range of products available to the pharmaceutical and medical packaging sector.

This new coating capability deploys state- of-the-art technology and combines the highest quality coating materials with unprecedented clarity and near absence of typical PVdC coating flow lines. The superior aesthetics, consistent coating weights and predictable barrier properties (including the latest generation high-barrier PVdC coatings) exceed current industry standards.

Tekni-Films remains committed to continuous global expansion of its professional portfolio of pharmaceutical packaging products including all commonly used blister films as well as matching lidding films for a total top-down, solutions-based approach to the market

For more information, contact John Zripko, General Manager, US Pharmaceutical Packaging, at john.zripko@tekni-plex.com.

Tekni-Films is a leading supplier of blister films for the pharmaceutical, OTC and nutritional markets. In addition to Mono PVC, the company's product line includes PVdC, TekniFlex PCTFE (usually referred to as either Aclarâ or VapoShieldä), custom peelable and weld-seal lidding foils, plus a wide range of other film products for specialized applications.

Tekni-Films is a Tekni-Plex company, and has locations in Somerville, New Jersey; Erembodegem, Belgium; Cambridge, Ontario; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Singapore. Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, Tekni-Plex is a global, diversified manufacturer of packaging, products, and materials for the healthcare, consumer, and food packaging industries. The company has built a leadership position in its core markets and focuses on vertically integrated production of highly specialized products.

For more information on the capabilities of Tekni-Films, visit www.tekni-films.com or call the company at (908) 722-4800.

Aclar® is a registered trademark of Honeywell. VapoShield(TM) is a trademark of Tekni-Plex.

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