MonoSol, LLC
Portage, IN 46368
Oct 11, 2005 Offered in thicknesses from 1.5-3 mil, M-8900 copolymer-based, polyvinyl alcohol film is developed for compatibility with low pH products and offers stability with boron-containing compounds. Packaging chemicals in film allows manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of packaging and facilitate safe handling of products by providing pre-packaged, pre-measured, unit-dose product. Film eliminates contact between chemical and user and dissolves completely.

FP International/Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
Redwood City, CA 94063-3120
Apr 21, 2005 PILLOW PAK'R™ makes 24 in. wide bubble material at rates up to 72 linear ft/min. Each roll of film makes two 1,000 sq ft bundles of inflated cushioned material. PILLOW PAK material is perforated every 6 in., and unlike traditional bubble material, it cannot pop and lose cushioning properties. Machine may be placed adjacent to pack station for on-demand packing. Optional foot pedal or film sensor can be used to replenish material as packers use bubble.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jan 31, 2005 Dual roll models 25TW (intermittent motion) and 45TW (continuous motion) provide alternative to single roll print registered tray wrapping. They enable existing and new ARPAC tray shrink wrappers to run print registered films on top film of package. Systems will wrap any unitized or tray-packed product, including random pack sizes. Graphics on trays can be seen through clear film, while print registered film on top blocks individual product label UPCs.

Cortec Corp.
St. Paul, MN 55110
May 21, 2004 Cor-Pak® VpCI® Bubble Bio incorporates Cortec® patented Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibition Technology, which provides clean, anti-corrosion protection to components with metal parts. Used for dunnage, void fill, and interleaving applications, it leaves no residue or chemicals and does not contain toxic compounds. Film suits applications where environmental issues are of concern.

Ticona Engineering Polymers
Florence, KY 41042
Oct 28, 2003 Containing no halogen compounds, Topas® Cyclo-olefin copolymer (COC) blends enable blister packaging to withstand steam sterilization at 121°C for 20 min. Blends enable Topas COC-based film to be used as barrier material for sterile products. They combine Topas 6013 COC and polyolefin to create heat-resistant films that do not distort when heated and provide even wall thickness throughout. Ductility results in absence of sharp edges or whiskers when die cut.

Pechiney Plastic Packaging
Chicago, IL 60631
Apr 01, 2003 With approximate 10% top web reduction and 20% bottom reduction, formable flexible packaging offers thermoforming and resistance to flex cracking, while maintaining clarity and peelability for opening. Coextruded top web keeps ingredients in place and is suited for packaging meats, boil-in-bag soups, rising-crust pizza, and other frozen food applications.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 03, 2002 Inflatable Bubble Wrap® packaging system automatically inflates and dispenses pre-perforated, ¾ in. high Bubble Wrap material. Cushioning has proprietary barrier technology and Barrier Bubble® structure. Equipped with built-in sensor, system automatically replenishes its portable bin. Totally portable system does not require shop air, and operates from 110 V electrical outlet.

Toray Plastics (America)
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Oct 07, 2002 Torayfan PC-2 high barrier 45-gauge OPP film is suited for extrusion and adhesive laminations. Typical applications include cold seal and multi-layer laminations for liquid and stand-up pouches. Barrier material may be surface printed, buried in lamination, extrusion-coated, or used for strong cold seal adhesion. Metal adhesion values exceed 400 g/in., and cold seal bonding works with natural and synthetic cohesives.