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A C-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?
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