PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2016

PRODUCTS 39 PET planet insider Vol. 17 No. 05/16 www.petpla.net PET products More capacity for specialised preforms The specialist in PET preforms and bottles in France, PDG Plastiques, continues to increase its Prelactia preforms capacity with two new PETLines from Netstal. Prelactia PET preform is a two-layer preform which offers a 100% light barrier with low weight (38Ø, 24-28g), in order to preserve sterilised milk. Prelactia preforms are available for 0.25l to 1.5l milk bottles. PDG Plastiques is well known in France in the PET preform market for long shelf life milk. New pre- forms for mineral water with low weight and specific preforms for liquid soap bottles have been recently developed. PDG plans a new building for production and storage which will be completed before the end of 2016. www.pdg-plastiques.com www.netstal.com Preforms for the big one SGT specialist in PET packaging for liquids for human consumption is expanding its high volume range with a new preform with a 55mm neck to meet the market demands for water fountains. This 100% PET preform is entirely recyclable. It can be used for five gallon reusable bottles with or without a handle. SGT said that its special geometry and thickness give the preform more advantages than a standard one: an optimised blow- forming process and a better distribution of the material, there is no crystallisation and it has a more innovative design. The costs are lower and there is less environmental impact. Robust, transparent and unbreakable, the PET bottles comply with new European legislation as they are certified free of bisphe- nol A. SGT is prepar- ing its extended range with the 12l format, again in one-way or refill versions. www.sgt-pet.com