INCOPLAS, ICEFOR and TOTAL launch at UNES stores first commercialization of bi-oriented HDPE bottles made with ISBM technology

15 April 2015


15 April 2015

INCOPLAS, ICEFOR and TOTAL launch at UNES stores first commercialization of bi-oriented HDPE bottles made with ISBM technology

The first product packed with 1L bi-oriented bottles, manufactured by Incoplas Italia in HDPE produced by Total and filled/packed by I.C.E. FOR, are now available on mass market shelves at Italian UNES stores.

Incoplas has continuously invested in technical development aiming at weight reductions, while maintaining bottle performance and quality. For the last few years Incoplas has focused on developing ISBM bottle production using bi-oriented HDPE, with the innovative resin from Total HDPE SB 1359. Thanks to this newly developed HDPE Incoplas is now able to produce extra light and at the same time highly resistant bottles.

This latest innovation based on the ISBM bi-oriented HDPE technology stands out from other plastic bottles by the combination of extreme light-weighting, high mechanical performances, soft touch as well as transparency.

It comes in a standard range of bottles up to 1L, applicable in various market segments. Incoplas Group is also looking forward to customer partners for development of new customized packaging. Compared to equivalent blow moulded (HDPE EBM) bottles weight reduction potential of up to 50% dramatically reduces environmental impact of the packaging. Total, committed to develop improved and better polymers, has contributed to this commercialization providing HDPE SB 1359 resin, which benefits from a unique molecular design capable of being processed on ISBM machines - a real breakthrough on polymer development.

I.C.E. FOR SpA is one of Incoplas' first customers to trust this innovation and its extraordinary performances. It allows I.C.E. FOR to propose to its customers global solutions at very low environmental impact. To its continuous search for new formulas, plant based raw materials, maximum biodegradability and minimum environmental impact of its products, I.C.E. FOR now adds low impact packaging.

UNES, in line with its mission statement, has been the first to embrace the project, extending its existing range of "ECO" products, clearly distinguished by a green label. By emphasizing the weight reduction in this case for its Dish washing refill bottle, ("-50%" than the average plastics used for bottles of the same capacity") it demonstrates the environmental impact improvement

Contact

Delphine Saucier
Total
t +32 2 288 37 77
delphine.saucier@total.com

Fayrouz Yataghane
Total
t +33 1 41 35 70 04
fayrouz.yataghane@total.com

Etienne Van Geet
Incoplas SA/NV
evg@incoplas.com



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