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Toray Plastics (America) Receives Sustainability Award for Lumilid-® Bio-Based Lidding Film Technology

North Kingstown, Rhode Island - Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s (www.toraytpa.com), LumiLidÂ-® bio-based PET dual-ovenable lidding films have earned the 2016 Sustainability Award from the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL). Milan Moscaritolo, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Toray's LumirrorÂ-® Division, accepted the award on March 20,...

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Sealant Films suit retort pouch and lidding applications.

FDA-approved cast polypropylene sealant films include CPP ZK100 film that features low haze, non-whitening, and stress-crack resistance for retort pouch constructions. CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding with secure, easy-to-peel lamination can be used on polypropylene containers. Exhibiting heat seal and impact strength, films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135Â-

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Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Introduces New OPP & PET Films at PackExpo 2006

TorayfanÂ-® polypropylene innovations mark a quantum leap in performance and structural design; barrier capabilities guaranteed Visit Toray Plastics (America), Inc. at booth #S-2941 North Kingstown, RI (October 29, 2006)-Industry innovator Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (www.torayfilms.com), North America's only manufacturer of precision-performance, value-added polypropylene and polyester...

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Lidding Film delivers thermal and dimensional stability.
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Lidding Film delivers thermal and dimensional stability.

Offering various graphic design possibilities, heat sealable LumiLidÂ-® XLS5 polyester lidding film features adhesion-promoting surface that is receptive to water-based inks and adhesives. FDA-approved, solvent-free film for direct food contact contains thick sealant layer that forms hermetic seal. Shred resistant, convertible film has broad sealant range, works on high-speed equipment, and...

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Unilever Replaces Foil In PPFP Pouches with Barrier Metallized Opp Film from Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Greater Barrier Stability Results in Better Product Quality Brand equity improved and packaging aesthetics elevated for Knorr and Lipton, two of the most trusted names found on North American supermarket shelves North Kingstown, RI (March 13, 2006) - Toray Plastics (America), Inc. announces that Unilever Foods North American Savory Division, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, has replaced the foil...

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Co-Extruded Label Film promotes silicone adhesion.
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Co-Extruded Label Film promotes silicone adhesion.

FDA-compliant PET LumirrorÂ-® PS10 enables converters to eliminate corona treatment or chemical priming processes and produce label product that prevents migration of silicone to other surfaces. Able to be laminated, printed, or vacuum metallized, product is made with co-extruded sheet that consisting of amorphous material over crystalline polyester. Applications include labels, adhesive...

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Metallized Film seals pouch packaging.

Metallized Film seals pouch packaging.

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...

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Polyester Film features haze levels of 0.4%.
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Polyester Film features haze levels of 0.4%.

LumirrorÂ-® U50, available in thicknesses from 47 to 200 Gauge, provides consistent surface finish and clear base. It reduces high angle sun haze, and does not have chemical surface slip treatment, which can increase scratches and interfere with subsequent processing. Film is not prone to static issues, pitting/pimpling, or uneven unwind and rewind.

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Toray Plastics (America) Receives Sustainability Award for Lumilid-® Bio-Based Lidding Film Technology

North Kingstown, Rhode Island - Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s (www.toraytpa.com), LumiLidÂ-® bio-based PET dual-ovenable lidding films have earned the 2016 Sustainability Award from the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL). Milan Moscaritolo, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Toray's LumirrorÂ-® Division, accepted the award on March 20,...

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Company News

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Receives FDA's Interstate Milk Shippers (IMS) Certification

North Kingstown, Rhode Island (May 8, 2012) - Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (www.TorayFilms.com), the only United States manufacturer of precision-performance polyester, polypropylene, and bio-based films, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has granted the company Interstate Milk Shippers (IMS) certification for...

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Newt Gingrich Honors Richard Schloesser, CEO, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., as Entrepreneur of the Year from Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC - Former Speaker of the House and General Chairman of American Solutions, Newt Gingrich, recently honored Mr. Richard Schloesser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toray Plastics (America), Inc., located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, as American Solutions' 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year from Rhode Island. Speaker Gingrich recognized Mr. Schloesser at an American Solutions...

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Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names New Director of Sales and Marketing, Lumirror-® Polyester Film Division

North Kingstown, RI (August 13, 2008)-Toray Plastics America, Inc. (www.torayfilms.com), North America's only manufacturer of precision-performance, value-added polypropylene and polyester films, announces the appointment of Milan Moscaritolo to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for the LumirrorÂ-® Polyester Film Division. Moscaritolo joined Toray Plastics (America), Inc., in...

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Frito-Lay Chooses Toray Plastics (America), Inc., as Its 2007 Supplier of The Year

North Kingstown, RI (June 23, 2008)-Toray Plastics (America), Inc., (www.TorayFilms.com) has been named the 2007 Supplier of the Year by Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., works with Frito-Lay to develop innovative snack and convenience food packaging that helps keep food fresh and grow business. Customized barrier packaging films developed for Frito-Lay include...

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Kojiro Maeda Appointed Chairman of the Board of Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Company veteran of 32 years recognized with newly created position North Kingstown, RI (June 30, 2008)-Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (www.TorayFilms.com), is pleased to announce that Kojiro Maeda has been named Chairman of the Board. Maeda will assume the responsibilities of a Chief Executive Officer in this newly created position. His appointment became effective June 26. Maeda's career with...

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Richard Schloesser Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Toray Plastics (America), Inc., and Senior Director of Toray Industries, Inc.

North Kingstown, RI (June 9, 2008)-Toray Plastics (America), Inc., North America's only manufacturer of precision-performance polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) films, is pleased to announce that Richard Schloesser has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. In that new management role, Schloesser will be responsible for expanding North American operations, including the...

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Toray Plastics (America), Inc., to Lead Toray Industries's Expansion in Europe

U.S. company's technological leadership enables launch of new metallized BOPP operation in France North Kingstown, RI (February 12, 2008)-Toray Plastics (America), Inc., North America's only manufacturer of precision-performance polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) films, is pleased to announce its leading role in Toray Industries, Inc.'s decision to grow its packaging film business in Europe....

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Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Appoints New National Sales Manager

North Kingstown, RI (September 24, 2007)-Toray Plastics (America), Inc., North America's only manufacturer of precision-performance, value-added polypropylene and polyester films, announces the appointment of Christopher Voght to the position of national sales manager, Torayfan Division. In his new role as national sales manager, Voght will develop Toray's polypropylene North American sales team...

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Materials

Sealant Films suit retort pouch and lidding applications.

FDA-approved cast polypropylene sealant films include CPP ZK100 film that features low haze, non-whitening, and stress-crack resistance for retort pouch constructions. CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding with secure, easy-to-peel lamination can be used on polypropylene containers. Exhibiting heat seal and impact strength, films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135Â-

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