MACHINERY | THERMOFORMING
The project is expected to create 96 new jobs over the next 15 years. “We have been searching for the right location to accelerate our growth for quite some time, and believe we have found the ideal match in Tooele, Utah,” said Sakif Ferdous, chief marketing officer of Plastic Ingenuity. The company has six existing facilities – four in
the USA and two in Mexico. It is primarily a custom thermoformer, making products for the food, healthcare and consumer goods industries. Plastic Ingenuity is eligible for tax credits – of up to 15% of the state taxes paid – as long as it meets the criteria of its contract with the state.
PCR barrier Despite the growing number of non-food applica- tions, the food industry remains the main use of thermoformed packaging. For instance, US-based Placon has begun to manufacture high-barrier, multi-layer laminated sheet for food applications. The laminated materials include a sealable barrier sheet – which prevents moisture ingress – and a sealable high-barrier sheet with an added EVOH layer to repel oxygen. The initial offering is
laminated to Placon’s EcoStar post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET – which helps to boost sustain- ability, it says. EcoStar laminated sheet structures provide an optimal solution for perishable food. The package also includes, a peelable seal and a PE-based sealant. Placon recommends the non-barrier sheet for use as a moisture-preventing container with peelable film-seal lids. The finished structures of both sheets are designed to accompany airtight seals in high-speed automation machines. “Customers are looking for sustainable, plastic
packaging options – and barrier sheets made with post-consumer content helps them meet their sustainability goals,” said Brian Hodek, sales director for food at Placon.
Hot stuff Waddington Europe, the European thermoform- ing division of Novolex, has added a hot fill option to its range of TamperVisible packaging. TamperVisible Hot Fill can withstand tempera-
tures of up to 266F (130°C), making it an option for foods such as sauces, soups and ready meals – as it can also be microwaved. Made from high clarity
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