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Reusable Cradle protects products during handling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:17 -0500

Designed to protect rolled or cylindrical products during handling, reusable foam cradle features durable construction that allows it to retain shape. It offers clean surface without beading but with slight texture that helps prevent slippage. Cradle can be manufactured with protective lip for additional slip protection and be fabricated to accommodate nearly any size, shape, or storage configuration, such as single- or double-cradle.

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Air Valve Packaging System protects product against moisture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:51 -0500

Consisting of membrane, baffle film, and permanent adhesive, air valve system protects product from moisture and contaminants, equalizes air pressure during transit and improves pallet stacking and stability. Companies can integrate necessary machinery into existing packaging lines for in-house production, or purchase ready for use packaging pre-equipped with plain or printed air valves. Applications include flexible and rigid packaging for chemicals, pet food, and granular materials.

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Bag Protection System averts damage during shipping/storage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:30:27 -0500

Designed to safeguard bags during storage, handling, and transportation, single-use BioShell(TM) is made from USP Class VI foam, with glass transition temperature of -85°C, and custom-created to accommodate application-specific bag dimensions, port and hose locations, and equipment. Adjustable thermal conductivity enables this single-piece system to adhere to any freeze/thaw cycle, while dual-density construction cushions and protects contents simultaneously.

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Polyethylene Foam Sheet has up to 35% recycled content.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:34:55 -0500

With regrind content ranging from 15-35%, low-density polyethylene Astro-Foam Renew(TM) is available in 1/8 in. thickness and offers cushioning and energy absorption over broad load ranges. It is lintfree, and also provides surface protection, interleaving, and void fill for applications such as produce, china, silverware, fabricated metal parts, or package shipping. Reusable, tear-resistant product is available in rolls, sheets or can be converted into pouches.

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Custom Foam Packaging protects heavy items.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:40:49 -0500

Providing custom-fit protective cushion for small, dense items such as gears, motors, and pumps, Instapak Quick Tuff® RT Foam Packaging consists of bag containing 2 liquid components that, when combined, will expand up to 27 times original volume. Packaging does not require warmer or dispensing system and can be immediately activated at room temperature. Available in 3 bag sizes, Instapak Quick Tuff® RT can also be used as corner protection for larger items.

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Perforated Roll Cradle is designed for converter market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:43:24 -0500

Allowing converters to quickly adjust cradles to accommodate variety of pallets, Recycled Fiber Full Roll Perfed protective roll cradle handles roll diameters of 24-40 in. and has cradle length of 48 in. Featuring perforations at 20 and 40 in., cradle enables converters to conform narrow-width products to nearly every standard pallet size. Made from recycled molded pulp, product is 100% recyclable.

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Security Packaging is offered in 3 tear-resistant grades.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:23 -0500

Natralock® ETR, Natralock® GTR, and Natralock® NTR are designed with theft-resistant, laminated, recyclable paperboard combined with clear APET or RPET thermofoam. Designed to be used as clamshell replacement package to deter theft, optimize product and brand security, and meet environmental sustainability objectives, all suit fold-over or 2-piece trap seal blister card applications needing added pilfer resistance. Various substrate selections are available.

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Air Cushioning contains 25% pre-consumer recycled content.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:29:05 -0500

Astro-Bubble® Renew(TM) is available in coex (low-density polyethylene/nylon) and monolayer (linear-low density polyethylene) options with bubble sizes consisting of very small, small, medium, and large and 1/8 to ½ in. bubble dia range. Lightweight product is suited for cushioning, surface protection, and void-fill applications in wide range of industries such as aerospace, agriculture, electronics, medical, military, government, pharmaceuticals, and transportation.

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Protective Mailer has strong environmental profile.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:35:54 -0500

Suited for small parcel shipping, Yesterday's News(TM) padded mailer features inner protective batting of recycled newspaper as well as natural outer and inner kraft material made from 100% recycled content. Nature of outer material eliminates need for dye to create gold color, and protective mailing product can be recycled with mixed paper such as magazines, directories, and junk mail.

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Biodegradeable Packaging protects shipped items.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:44 -0500

Offered in 3 stock sizes or produced to custom dimensions, Curlex® Biodegradable Packaging Pads provide 100% environmentally safe protection for packaging of delicate items. Pads contain 100% all-natural Aspen excelsior wood fibers, manufactured from renewable Aspen trees, featuring barbs that interlock with each other to provide uniform cushioning. Specifically, pads protect products from vibration and handling during shipment or act as void-filler for cartons.

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Protective Packaging accommodates long, narrow objects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:45 -0500

Offered as sustainable alternative to wood, tube, and corrugated packaging, UCrate® protects long and narrow products during shipping and handling. It consists of seamless U-shaped channels that fit together and, as shipping container, eliminates bug stamping export and sliver issues. Impact- and scuff-resistant solution facilitates top-loading of product and leverages beam strength with shock absorption capabilities. Several end-cap and dimensional options are available.

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Edge Guard protects doors and windows during shipping.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:45:24 -0500

Able to be formed in variety of base widths and leg heights, UChannel® is 3-sided edge protection product designed to guard edges of windows and doors during shipping, handling, and storage. Laminated paperboard product is manufactured with single-piece, seamless, no-rivet construction and has no bottom overlap. Available in calipers of 0.080-0.600 in. and lengths up to 300 in.; special-order lengths and range of printing options are also available.

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Fresh Food Packaging utilizes active packaging technologies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:44:31 -0500

Designed to maintain freshness, flavor, aroma, and appearance, Cryovac® Freshness Plus(TM) packaging technologies helps in prevention of mold growth, preservation of food color, and scavenging of oxygen and confinement odors. It is adaptable to wide range of applications including fresh red meat, processed meats, bakery products, and fresh pasta. No iron-based sachets are required to scavenge oxygen, which eliminates foreign object from package.

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Packaging protects edges of rolled products from damage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:48:12 -0500

FlexRoll® has evenly spaced notches that enable its triangular fingers to bend around edges of rolled and contoured products, providing barrier against damage during shipping, storage, and handling. Acting as buffer that separates product from walls and floors of trucks and warehouses, it also creates barrier between edges of stacked products. Product is available in 250 ft long rolls in calipers of .040 and .050 in., packaged in 2 rolls/box.

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Polyethylene Foam protects parts against shock, corrosion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:33:37 -0500

In addition to cushioning metal products against shock, Rust-Shield(TM) contains Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) compound that vaporizes and coats molecules on surface of metal to prevent corrosion. Product is suited for storing or shipping of metal parts. When parts are unwrapped, protective molecular layer immediately begins to dissipate. This leaves metal parts clean, corrosion-free, and ready to use.

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Memory Foam promotes comfort during prolonged use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:43:11 -0500

Visco-elastic foam (memory foam) features porous cell structure that promotes airflow characteristics and reduces heat retention. Material is suited for applications requiring prolonged use, including mattresses, medical pads, and recreational and other specialty type cushions.

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Packaging provides wine bottle protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:43:41 -0500

Suited for small wine businesses, Winepacks are made from 100% recyclable molded fiber and are available in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 stackable bottle configurations. With universal part that serves as top, bottom, and middle insert for 6-bottle configurations, packaging is ISTA-3-A certified for use in UPS and FedEx shipping. One kit consists of 10 winepacks, 10 box inserts, and one shipping container. Winepacks have minimal warehousing requirements due to nesting ability.

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Plastic Netting protects product features during shipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:12:10 -0500

Manufactured of low-density polyethylene, Polynet protects exterior surfaces of machined, polished, plated, coated, and threaded areas against damage. It does not retain moisture and is color-coded to help distinguish dimensional sizes. Designed for use during and after in-house machining or processing, standard-weight or heavy-duty material is available by roll or cut to size, offering protection for products irregular in shape or dimension.

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Foam Padding for vehicle seats promotes riding comfort.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 07:07:34 -0500

VibraTech(TM) Foam offers vibration-dampening properties for vehicle seating. Durable foam pads enable manufacture of thinner-profile seating and may be used in all front and rear vehicle seats to provide support for both drivers and passengers. Properties can be tailored for each vehicle program via adjustments to foam's formulation.

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Cushion Cubes protect fragile items during shipping.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:39:58 -0500

Made from 100% recyclable paper fibers, Cushion Cubes offer alternative to petroleum-based packaging materials. Shape can compress and reset, providing continuous product protection despite repetitive drops and jolts of shipping and handling processes. Interlocking technology produces minimal product migration and settling, locking safely around products and suspending them in carton. Cushion Cubes do not cling to items or clothing and do not emit static discharge.

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