PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2021

PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 03/21 www.petpla.net 57 TRADE SHOW REVIEW United Caps presents new products and tethered caps during interactive virtual event Meet the needs United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures based in Luxembourg, reported a strong product pipeline with a number of new lines in development and either launching or soon to be launched, during its United Virtually interactive online event. Despite the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the company has continued to invest in research and development, according to CEO Benoit Henckes. higher grip characteristics and its venting feature is stated to improve end-user safety by venting pres- sure in the case of spoiled contents. The company says that this offers increased efficiency and improved productivity in filling of sensitive bev- erages, such as juices and milks. United Caps also presented its line of caps and closures for edible oils and vinegars, under the slogan of “Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t”. The line includes its award- winning Doubleflow closures and a family of lightweight, high perfor- mance solutions for 26mm necks. The company says that its R&D efforts continue to enhance this and its entire product portfolio. www.unitedcaps.com Tethered caps and closures The imminent arrival of European Union (EU) legislation requiring teth- ered caps was the subject of distinct presentations and discussion. The company places particular empha- sis on collaboration, with customers, consumers and across the bottling industry. United Caps has been heav- ily involved in the formation of the Alliance for Closure Tethering (ACT), which is intended to bring together segment leaders in the packaging industry to conduct an impact assess- ment of various tethering solutions on existing finishes, and to determine what changes that might be required. The goal was to come to agreement on the best industry-wide approaches to tethered caps and closures and to support better integration into the supply chain with a united, rather than standalone, solution. The company says that the solu- tions presented as United Caps Tethered Closures (UCTC) resulted from its collaborative approach. As well as meeting the new EU regula- tory requirements, they are reported to have been widely accepted by customers. The company has pub- lished a ‘white paper’ that describes its approach; it can be downloaded at the company’s website. Product updates and new product development United Caps says that its new 29 Flip On edible oils closure enables fast and clean pouring of liquids, with drip control. Its easy to open top features a non-detachable tamper evi- dent band, which is claimed to make the product more sustainable. A vari- ety of branding options and colours are available. Keeping the TE band and closure intact boosts opportuni- ties for recycling. The Proline 2 closure for still bev- erages weighs just 3 g but is claimed to perform like a much heavier solu- tion. It is suitable for use on aseptic lines and is available in a recycled material, as well as in more traditional materials, upon request. Its design is intended to offer 29 Flip On closure enables fast, clean pouring with drip control. Doubleflow closures for edible oils