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C-PET 101

A. C-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?.

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C-PET 101

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  1. A C-PET 101

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Advantages of Thermaplate Trays Over the Competition • Patented Melt to Mold process • Monolayer CPET • All products are impact modified

  11. 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)

  12. 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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