PETpla.net Insider 08 / 2017

19 CAPS & CLOSURES PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 08/17 www.petpla.net Comprehensive closures collection United Caps will demonstrate how their market-driven approach fosters the development of closures that perform as well in the plant as they do in the hand. With a healthy 50/50 split between customised and non-bespoke solutions, United Caps will also showcase the latest in customised solutions like the Wattwiller closure, which features a petal-flower design that is not only eye-catching but allows end users to open bottles with little effort. The complete beverage and dairy standard portfolio has recently been enhanced by acquisitions and growth. True to the principle that “Less is More” - United Caps design capability has reduced the need for product line complexity. It encompasses solutions for the entire industry, everything from PET to glass bottles across a wide range of neck sizes. The optimised product lines on display constitute a comprehensive collection wide enough to meet industry needs but simple enough to avoid overwhelming with unneces- sary choice, says United Caps. New closures developed to answer the requirements of the latest industry trends will be also available to experience at the show. Enhancing this portfolio are differentiated finishing processes such as the cutting edge United Caps bi-injection process which yield exciting design possibilities and inspiration for brand owners.Experts from R&D, produc- tion and technical service will be on hand to explain how United Caps helps customers to deliver differentiated total packaging solutions. www.unitedcaps.com Variety of caps for a variety of beverages The Silgan Closures Drinktec stand aims to underline the company’s expertise in the design and manufacture of both metal and plastic closures, dem- onstrating their ability to seal all types of containers with different neck sizes, including glass, PET and liquid cartons, for a variety of end markets such as still mineral water, dairy drinks, non-carbonated beverages and liquid foods. Among its plastic closure highlights, Silgan will display its range of sports caps, com- bining a robust design with a tamper-evident spout and maximum consumer convenience, including variants offering one-step opening. For the still-growing water cooler sector, the company’s new improved 5 gallon K-Seal closure incorporates Silgan’s innovative Probe+ system. This is said to ensure full plug engagement to the cooler spike to keep hygiene levels high and bottles consistently sealed when not in use. A reduction in pig- ment usage also substantially reduces the risk of taint or odour issues, while the latest manufacturing techniques together with a new resin and low-power consumption mould- ing during production, help to reduce a company’s carbon footprint. Other plastic closures on display include Silgan’s choice of flat caps for hot, cold and aseptic filling requirements, all helping to deliver line efficiencies, product integrity and ease of use. Silgan’s metal closure ranges will underline the choice available for non- carbonated beverages and foods packed in glass or plastic containers, with aseptic, hot fill, pasteurisation and retort offerings. In addition, the stand will detail the range of support services offered by the company in the development of its closure solutions. These include its Litho Design Service, taking customer designs from concept to production. This encompasses: the range of deco- ration options available for effective on-shelf branding; a food technology service that ensures process reliability and product quality to meet all food and drink standards; and finally customer technical service and line planning that provide a one-stop engineering solution with the supply of machines and support services for an efficient filling operation. www.silgan-closures.com Hall A4 - Booth 535 Hall A4 - Booth 531