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News Release from: Sleever International | Subject: TPE-G (thermoplastic elastomer) film
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2006
Recyclable Thermoplastic Film Wins
French Award
Sleever International, has won the material category of the French Packaging Award for its new TPE-G (thermoplastic elastomer) film.
Sleever International, has won the material category of the French Packaging Award for its new TPE-G (thermoplastic elastomer) film The jury commended the environmental qualities of the film, which are claimed to help maximise the recyclability of PET bottles on which it is used
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Eric Fresnel, Sleever International's managing director, said: "This prize is a welcome recognition for our world beating technology.
Consumers and regulators are insisting that we make packaging as recyclable as possible.
TPE-G helps us do that.
It has already been approved by numerous recycling organisations around Europe and is being used by Coca-Cola for its Aquarius sports drink." TPE-G films are said to achieve the same level of clarity as PET film.
It can be shrunk by more than 75 per cent, enabling it to fit complicated shapes.
It produces excellent results with both steam, infra-red, and hot air shrinking systems, said Sleever.
Fresnel added: "TPE-G also has excellent properties as a barrier to things like oxygen and UV.
It also conforms to all regulations on packaging." Sleever International has also developed a range of inks designed specifically for use with TPE-G film.
"Our expertise in the design and use of inks, combined with the versatility of TPE-G, makes the new film an ideal choice for beverage manufacturers who want to achieve a striking effect whilst giving their product the best environmental credentials," added Fresnel.
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