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News Release from: Pregis Corporation
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 February 2007
Pregis European Design and Test Centre
Pregis, the leading manufacturer of quality protective packaging, has opened a new European Design and Test Centre in Prague.
Rigorous testing using state-of-the-art mechanical testing devices helps Pregis design the very best in protective packaging solutions for existing and new customers free of charge Does your product require extra protection? Is your product high value? Do you have specific demands to ensure your product is properly protected and transported safely? If so, Pregis' European Design and Test Centre meets every requirement: The centre evaluates each customers special packaging needs Sample packaging undergoes rigorous testing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The end result is the very best in design and is guaranteed to meet customer's specifications Servicing all European countries, Pregis' European Design and Test Centre has experienced designers and the best packaging materials help to protect the product packed.
Pregis manufactures a wide range of products suitable for the most stringent packaging requirements, available through our network of specialist converters and distributors.
Materials include: Polylam and NopaPlank - full range Astro Foam and Astro Suprabubble Cross linked LDPE and EVA foams including self adhesive PUR Foams Corrugated PP board and paperboard Mono and laminated foils Plywood and multiplex board LDPE foam extruded profiles Hexacomb.
Jaroslav Kubes, Manager of the European Design and Test Centre said: "The facility features the latest CAD technology, plotters, drop and motion testing equipment".
"Working closely with our customers and fabricators we are able to offer detailed feedback and working samples which enables our experienced designer's to quickly assess and recommend the right materials and the correct level of protection required".
Testing equipment at the European Design Centre meets ISO, EN, ASTM, TAPPI, JIS and ISTA standards, ensuring designs are subject to a full programme of genuine free-fall drops, repetitive shocks, rough handling, vibrations, puncture and abrasion.
Highly skilled staff at the European Design and Test Centre provide fabricators and customers with a sampling service to meeting their specific design and protection requests within 24-36 hours (CZ/SVK) or 36-48 hours (Europe).
The most cost-effective quotations are provided and samples undergo meticulous mechanical testing resulting in the best designs using the least materials necessary with a full test report accompanying the end product.
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