AC-PET 101

What is C-PET?

• Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate

• Basically, it is PETE with a twist in the manufacturing process

• Extremely difficult material to produce• Not as many competitors as other

plastic mediums• relatively new medium

Who makes CPET?

• In our current focus - Distribution• ALCAN (soon) • Ultrapac - mostly bakery• Genpack - full line• Other niche manufacturers

• In the processor segment• APE - New Jersey (Pennyplate)• Mulinex• Other niche manufacturers

The Market for CPET

• Food Processors (entrees/baked goods)

• Frozen Entrees» full variety from Mexican to Italian

• Ready to Eat Meals – HMR (Home Meal Replacement)

» Fresh meals to go

• Baked goods» brownies, angel food cakes, loaf pans, etc.

The Market for CPET

• Supermarkets / Supermarket Distribution

• many supermarkets have in house facilities or commissaries to make entrees and baked goods

• Foodservice Distribution• many restaurants / specialty delis

offering meals to go• caterers - disposable upscale containers

Basic Attributes of CPET

• Duel Ovenability • from -40 F to 400 F• Freeze / Refrigerate / Bake in the same

container• Bake / Ship / Sell in the same container• No taste or Odor when used within

temperature parameters• Dishwasher safe

• Typically priced like PETE Plastic• More expensive than aluminum, OPS, PP

Basic Attributes of CPET

• Strong Impact Resistance / Durable• Minimizes production damages• Minimizes shipping damages• Minimizes consumer accidental damages• Won’t crush / dent / bend on sales

displays• Dimensional stability at high

temperatures• Shatter resistant (unlike OPS)

Basic Attributes of CPET

• Upscale Packaging• Merchandises well• Value added assistance for foods• Good Barrier properties for freshness/

shelf life• When coupled with PETE dome,

reclosable• Usually offered in black / white / colors

available

Basic Attributes of CPET

• Cooking / Baking Qualities• Releases as good as aluminum• Resistant to fats and oils• Faster baking = higher productivity• Lower temperatures = lower operating

costs

• Environmentally• Recyclable

Advantages of Thermaplate Trays Over the Competition

• Patented Melt to Mold process

• Monolayer CPET

• All products are impact modified

Lidding Information

• Lidding materials – Dupont mylar RL films recommended

– DuPont Packaging (800-648-1926)

– Rollprint Packaging (630-628-1700)

• Lidding machine companies– Orics Industries (718-461-8613)

– Oliver Products (616-456-1447)

– Ross Industries (540-439-3271)

CPET Wrap Up

• CPET is still a relatively new product that has incredible upside growth potential. It is very unique, difficult to manufacturer, and will be FUN TO SELL!

• QUESTIONS?