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AC-PET 101
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Advantages of Thermaplate Trays Over the Competition
• Patented Melt to Mold process
• Monolayer CPET
• All products are impact modified
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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)
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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?