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News Release from: Sealed Air | Subject: CorTuff packaging film
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2006
Packaging film wraps at higher speeds
CorTuff film increases product efficiencies because it has been engineered to perform at higher speeds and conforms to products better than other heavy-gauge films.
Global leader in manufacturing packaging film and machinery, Sealed Air has redesigned its already successful CorTuff film and is targeting sectors to include industrial packaging, textiles, home and hardware with the enhanced CorTuff brand Not only does CorTuff increase product efficiencies because it has been engineered to perform at higher speeds and conform to products better than other heavy-gauge films, but it also offers brand differentiation, product protection, retail appeal and tamper resistance
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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CorfTuff was originally developed several years ago as a laminate for beef carcass packaging.
It has since been redesigned by Sealed Air Shrink Packaging unit to enhance its retail readiness whilst keeping its durability.
Designed to provide superior product protection and aesthetics in an automated process, CorTuff improves package integrity, product appeal and product throughput.
New extrusion and resin technologies give the film superior strength and tear resistance, excellent clarity and high free shrink.
Sealed Air's new business development manager, Ryan Roberts says: "CorTuff is a co-extruded polyolefin shrink film specifically engineered to withstand the rigors of transportation and handling from pallet to retail shelf.
CorTuff's unmatched combination of strength, clarity and shrinkability makes it the perfect replacement for corrugated, shrink PE, clamshells, and heavy-gauge films." CorTuff is the premier industrial film available in terms of retail-ready and abuse-resistance.
Sealed Air's packaging design lab is fully staffed to conduct a current packaging analysis, re-engineer customers' packaging using CorTuff and test the new designs to their specifications.
Other products offered by Sealed Air include Cryovac, Opti and Sealed Air Primoflex films, easy open and reseal solutions, the extensive Shanklin machine range, carton making equipment from Mondo and Scaglione, Opti shrink systems and leaflet feeders from Pfankuch.
* About Sealed Air - Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of protective and speciality packaging products.
Reaching nearly 80% of the world's population, many Sealed Air brands are among the most respected names in their markets.
Its products protect and preserve customers' applications from the plant or warehouse through the rigours of the distribution chain.
Many Sealed Air products also provide an appealing merchandising presence for retail display.
Sealed Air's industry-leading investment in research and development and constant focus on World Class Manufacturing principles enables it to continue to deliver innovative packaging solutions that add measurable value to its customers' businesses around the world.
Products offered from Sealed Air include Cryovac, Opti and Sealed Air Primoflex films, easy open and reseal solutions, the extensive Shanklin machine range, carton making equipment from Mondo and Scaglione, Opti shrink systems and leaflet feeders from Pfankuch. Request a free brochure from Sealed Air ...
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