3M™ Stretchable Tape Load Containment System ST1000

3M ™ Stretchable Tape Load Containment System Key Market Agribusiness- Agricultural Crops

Scotch ® Stretchable Tape 8886 Specially formulated, high strength stretch film coated with pressure sensitive adhesive 650% stretch with ST1000 tape head –500m roll = 3250m of stretched tape Strength increases when stretched –Tensile strength of 28 lbs/in (40 lbs/in stretched) Adhesive detackifies (no damage to cartons) Elongation at breakage of 720% Specially formulated, high strength stretch film coated with pressure sensitive adhesive 650% stretch with ST1000 tape head –500m roll = 3250m of stretched tape Strength increases when stretched –Tensile strength of 28 lbs/in (40 lbs/in stretched) Adhesive detackifies (no damage to cartons) Elongation at breakage of 720%

3M ™ Stretchable Tape Wrapper ST1000 Wrapping equipment specifically designed for Scotch ® Stretchable Tapes Powered pre-stretch head provides 650% stretch – increases the containment strength AND creates a very cost-effective system Return-to-start turntable Fold-down mast for easy transport Galvanized base assembly Ten custom wrapping patterns 4400 lb capacity Powder-coat paint finish Controlled using a programmable operator interface panel Uses photo-eye to detect different load heights

3M ™ Stretchable Tape Wrapper ST1000 Wrapping Patterns (customized) –The multi X pattern provides the best load stabilization for road freight applications –Corner over-wrapping is used to secure top layer of cases creating maximum holding power –Banding is used ‘in house’ providing adequate load containment with minimum tape

Scotch ® Stretchable Tape Advantages Provides ventilation Provides stability Requires less space Preserves carton integrity Minimizes disposal costs Reduces material costs Reduces overall waste Increase productivity Provides effective load containment High load holding force- less vibration

Applications Cartons with holes Cool to cool (fresh produce) Hot to ambient Cool to frozen Sterilization / fumigation Any loads that require or benefit from ventilation In-house banding for storage racking and safe movement Companies with waste reduction targets

Customer Benefits Cost reduction (cooling cost, waste disposal, less food spoilage) 100% load stabilization Significant waste reduction by volume Faster chilling time (by more than 50%) Eliminates fiberboard carton collapse from hot load packaging condensation Removes requirement for edge protectors Elimination of load sweating prolongs life of produce Load containment at point of production eliminates double handling

How should Stretchable Tape be viewed? Stretchable Tape is a problem solver, and currently not a lower cost alternative to Stretch Film Stretchable Tape is a product designed to strike at the weaknesses of Stretch Film and Netting Our greatest potential for success is in those applications where Stretch Film and Netting have vulnerability

When is Stretch Film not the Answer? Ventilation (load needs to breathe) - agriculture, vegetable wholesalers, produce, dairy When items are packaged hotter/colder than room temperature; condensation can then form that will damage the integrity of the product or of the packaging When the customer has source reduction needs

When is Stretch Film not the Answer? When loads have sensitive processing environments (temperature or other) in which the load needs exposure to outside air; examples meat processors, medical sterilization products Stretchable Tape will provide cost savings for applications in which customer uses netting, corner board posts, lock n’ pop glue

Limitations of Netting Cost of Product Difficulty in handling the product Lower yields due to lack of stretch/ elongation Netting causes problems for tow motor operators- gets stuck on tires Concern with load stabilization

3M ™ Stretchable Tape Load Containment System Significant waste reduction 100% load stabilization Provides the stability you want with the ventilation your products need in a simple to use solution

Sales Call to Actions Target account list provided for Sales Call on plant manager, owner, or operations analyst/mgr, person who makes decisions on load containment Demonstrate use and benefits of stretchable tape and equipment utilizing sales guide, customer case study, pencil sell, and technical reports Work with Distribution and 3M Technical Service on application development and equipment demonstration Target launch date- March 1, 2006

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