(China Plastic & Rubber Journal) -- Plastipak Packaging has developed a lightweight hot-fill technology for the non-refrigerated beverage sector, which the company claims will help increase the shelf-life of products by up to 12 months.
The company said its ThermoShape technology offers alternative packaging for the acid-sensitive beverage and food market segments.
The technology also enables bottles to be 30% lighter than a typical PET hot-fill bottle of similar volume.