PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2014

BOTTLES 49 PET planet insider Vol. 15 No. 03/14 www.petpla.net Molasses in headstand bottle The German company Eurovera is marketing 300 grams of sugar cane molasses in a headstand bottle made from PET. The molasses are extracted in the form of juice or syrup during pressing of the sugar cane, they are a mineral con- centrate and also act as a sweetener. The PET bottle has a honeycomb-type surface structure and is sealed with a snap-on hinged lid. Self-adhesive labels to front and rear convey the retail information. www.medicus.de Smoothies from Lidl The discounter Lidl is marketing its “naturis“ smoothies with 100 % fruit in two different shape PET bottles. One is slim, slightly waisted and tall, the other tends to be squat with a distinct waist in the middle and incorporating reinforcement grooves. Sleeve labels and a tamper-proof screw cap are an additional feature in both. The major difference lies in the haptics of the bottles. The shorter bottle provides enhanced handling reassurance when lifting, opening and drinking, whereas the slim bottle appears “unstable”. petengineering.com info@petengineering.com P.E.T. Engineering: the one-stop shop for beverage packaging. Technology excellence, captivating design, ergonomic shapes: a product developed by P.E.T. Engineering is easily recognizable. Its technical know-how and experience have made of it a leader brand in the sector of PET containers. Design, prototyping, laboratory tests and the production of blow moulds: P.E.T. Engineering is the perfect partner, holding itself all the possible solutions. PACKAGING. EVERYTHING YOU NEED DESIGN The perfect shape for an easy handling. PROTOTYPING Bottles available just a few hours DIWHU WKH ȴQDO GHVLJQ RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT New materials, innovative solutions and cutting edge technologies. PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMISING OF THE MOULDS High quality blow moulds for every kind of container and any type of blowing machine. STARTUPASSISTANCE AND TRAINING Supporting the client during the whole project. Deluxe with screw cap Right on cue for the holidays at the end of 2013 the German discounter Lidl increased the assortment in its deluxe range to 150 different products in attractive packaging. For example, salad dressings were packed in slim, transparent PET bottles each with a content of 250ml. The photograph shows the variants Balsamico with Fruits of the Forest and Honey with Mustard. The bottles are closed by means of an aluminium screw closure which also features an adhesive paper strip which acts as a tamper-proof seal prior to initial opening.