PTI announces small quantity cast film/sheet prototyping
for film, sheet, thermoforming applications

Holland, Ohio (April 7, 2009) - Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) announces its ability to produce small quantity extrusion prototypes for multilayer cast film and sheet products within two weeks. The company can also prototype a limited number of thermoforms.

"We believe we are one of the first companies to offer film and sheet prototyping capability from small resin quantities-10 to 40 pounds. Moreover, we can deliver the prototypes faster than previously possible," says Jason Haslow, project engineer, PTI.

The prototyping capability includes up to three materials and five layers. Materials include, but are not limited to, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene and barrier polymers (such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and nylon). Emerging biomaterials such as polylactic acid can also be prototyped.

PTI's capability is expected to significantly impact companies who are experimenting with new materials and/or combinations of materials where emerging technology, confidentiality and speed-to-market are issues. Further, the small quantity capability is critical when working with lab-produced experimental resins which typically are available in lesser amounts.

"Up until now, companies either had to break into production runs to trial a product, or forgo it altogether if the resin quantity wasn't large enough. When you break into a production run, not only can the turnaround be as long as two months but the possibility of compromising the project’s confidentiality increases," Haslow says.

PTI envisions its new prototyping capability to be of value to companies throughout the supply chain—resin and additive manufacturers, film and sheet producers, converters and packagers who produce or use wraps, bags, cups, trays, clamshells, etc.

"In addition to providing the prototyping capability, we also can help companies formulate and test their structures," Haslow says.

PTI is already well known as the 'think-tank' for companies wishing to develop new PET containers. Its state-of-the art pilot production and testing capabilities, coupled with the company's technology knowledge, enables PTI to offer package development services which are second-to-none. This latest announcement is in keeping with the company's strategy to expand far beyond PET and traditional rigid container packaging.

Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) is recognized worldwide as the preferred source for preform and package design, package development, rapid prototyping, pre-production prototyping, and material evaluation engineering for the plastic packaging industry. For more info: www.plastictechnologies.com.

Please forward sales inquiries to:
Pam Douglas
Marketing Coordinator
Plastic Technologies, Inc.
1440 Timberwolf Drive
P.O. Box 964
Holland, OH 43528-0964
Phone: (419)725-5620
Email: info@plastictechnologies.com