Lidding Film delivers thermal and dimensional stability.

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Offering various graphic design possibilities, heat sealable LumiLid® 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 provides optical clarity.



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Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Introduces Lumilid® XLS5 Printable Lidding Film



Graphic design possibilities present opportunity for creative marketing

North Kingstown, RI (August 1, 2006) - Lidding is now valuable billboard space that can host colorful graphics and brand messages that drive sales. New FDA-compliant, heat sealable LumiLid® XLS5 polyester lidding film from Toray Plastics (America), Inc. features an improved adhesion-promoting surface that offers excellent receptivity to water-based and solvent inks and adhesives. Now lidding on APET, APET-coated board, CPET, PP, HDPE and HIPS containers, including those with pleated corners, can be enhanced with attractive graphics that promote consumer appeal. Ideal applications include FDA-compliant dual ovenable, sterilization, hot fill, fresh, refrigerated and frozen foods, dairy, wet and dry convenience foods, desserts, beverages, and snacks, as well as cap lining for medical and pharmaceutical packaging applications.

"Printable lidding film is a powerful value-added marketing tool that can help converters and consumer product goods manufacturers grow business," says Mike Theriault, business manager, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. "LumiLid® XLS5's advanced technology delivers a strong, secure, user-friendly lidding film that supports sophisticated marketing through creative graphic design."

LumiLid® XLS5 technology combines Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s original LumiLid XL5 lidding film with a unique co-extruded primed surface that allows the film to be printed. New LumiLid XLS5 can be corona treated if desired. In addition, over lacquer can be applied to protect graphics.

LumiLid® XLS5 is FDA-approved for direct food contact and seals cleanly and securely. It is made without solvents, assuring food manufacturers that their customers experience a fresh, pure food flavor. Food manufacturers also benefit from LumiLid® XLS5 film's thick sealant layer that forms a hermetic seal through food that may be on the container lip. Additionally, there is no sealant residue on the tray or cup lip when the lid is peeled off, maintaining a sanitary surface appearance on the container and preventing the possibility that sealant pieces will fall into the food. New LumiLid® XLS5 also resists shredding, offering hassle-free access to the food product and further enhancing packaging convenience and aesthetics.

LumiLid® XLS5 film has a broad sealant range, excellent hot tack, handles well on high-speed equipment, and is easy to convert on. LumiLid® XLS5 also offers excellent thermal stability and superior mechanical properties, including high strength, dimensional stability, and optical clarity.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for flexible and rigid packaging, graphic, industrial, and magnetic applications. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and high performance films. Annual sales exceed $9 billion, USD. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc. web site at www.TorayFilms.com.

For more information about polyester LumiLid® XLS5 printable lidding film, contact Mike Theriault, business manager, at 732-229-4131 or mike.theriault@toraytpa.com. For more information about Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s entire line of polyester and polypropylene films, contact Eric Bartholomay, product development manager, at eric.bartholomay@toraytpa.com.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
50 Belver Avenue,
North Kingstown,
RI 02852-7500,
telephone: 401-294-4511,
fax 401-294-1480.

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