PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2010

17 Suppliers of caps and closures for PET bottles To every bottle its cap It was the caps that lent new impetus to the so-called ‘lightweighting’ trend in relation to PET bottles 4 years ago. Having achieved considerable savings in weight where still water was concerned, now the PCO 1881 for CSD beverages is setting new weight records when it comes to PET bottles. However, the use of the “old” caps for high-flexibility production or special applica- tions will continue to be justifiable for a few more years yet. Once again time to compile an up to date review of the situation in PETplanet Insider. 23 companies in the caps industry took part. 03/10 MARKET survey PET bottle-to-bottle recycling plants  Caps and closures Conveyers for preforms and empty bottles Preforms Preform moulds and SBM moulds 2-stage SBM machinery Preform and single stage machinery Resins and additives Filling equipment Compressors Company name Aptar Food + Beverage Closure Systems International Inc. (formerly Alcoa CSI) Postal address Telephone number Web site address Contact name Function Direct telephone number Fax E-Mail Löfflerstr.1; D94078 Freyung Germany 4985519750 www.seaquistclosures.eu Florent Gras European Beverage Marketing Manager 33678863591 f lorent.gras@aptar.com Worldwide Headquarters: 6625 Network Way, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46278 USA (See website for regional contact information) www.csiclosures.com Jane Haywood-Rollins Global Marketing Services Manager 317-390-5050 317-390-5079 jane.haywood-rollins@csiclosures.com Product range Do you produce one-piece closures for beverages (Yes /No -If Yes, please specify material One-piece fliptop in PE for syrups Do you produce two-piece closures for beverages (with liner) (Yes / No -If YES, please specify material Applications Please list applications relevant to PET contain- ers, e.g. CSD, water, juice, beer, etc.) Neck finishes available as standard 28mm, 1881, 30-25, 38mm 2 and 3 thread 28mm (1881 & 1873), 26mm (1901), 28mm (1810 & 1716), 26.7 (1844), 30.25 Haute, 33mm (1851), 2-Lead 38mm (1874), 3-Lead 38mm (1876 & 1875), 38mm (1842, 1843, & 1845), and 43mm (1799, 1814, & 1841), etc. Printed caps available (Yes / No) Yes Yes Colour matching service (Yes / No) Yes Yes Child-proof closures (Yes /No) Yes, but not for beverage No Push-Pull / sports caps (Yes / No) Flip-top sports closures for beverage. Push-Pulls for other applications (non-food) Yes Special comments/special closures (e.g. flipt-tops, drinking spouts, lightest cap for 28mm PCO, 26mm for water etc. including non-beverage closures...) Hinged closure applications. Standard range comprising 38-400, 33-400 and 31-400 neck finishes. Also a range of oval closures for sauces and condiments. Special patented closures or marketing features Flip-top, disc-top closures + bi-injected closures for non-food applications . Patented SimpliSqueeze silicone valve system for optimal flow control. lLghtweighting solutions