
22 Nov 2004
Eastman Chemical Company: Press Kit Emballage
Emballage 22-26 November, Paris-Nord Villepinte - France
Eastman’s relaunched Glass Polymer™ microsite provides ‘crystal clear’ information to cosmetics packaging industry
Eastman Chemical Company has relaunched a whole new look to its Web microsite, www.theglasspolymer.com that provides insight into the innovative design possibilities of Eastman’s specialty plastics for cosmetics and personal care packaging, marketed under The Glass Polymer™ portfolio. The microsite is designed to educate packaging designers and brand owners on the features and benefits of The Glass Polymer in new product development, creating the opportunity for brand differentiation in a competitive retail environment.
Eastman launches apothecary colour series to cosmetic, personal care industry
Eastman Chemical Company has launched its new apothecary colour series of plastic bottles. Made from Eastman’s The Glass Polymer™, the bottles provide superb clarity and gloss - often only achieved with glass - and are available for personal care and cosmetic brand owners in six different “retro-inspired” colours.
The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman for thick wall co-extrusion blow molded bottles
Following the success of the Alexander McQueen application launched in 2003, The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman Chemical Company is used for co-extrusion blow molding of thick walled containers. The co-extrusion blow-molding process is used to form multi-layer containers with performance attributes that cannot be obtained with a single layer.
The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman for Plastohm
Plastohm Group’s Packaging Division, a European leader in plastic packaging solutions, has selected The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman for a new high-end, thick-walled bottle designed to appeal to the senses of the user and set to complete its range of bottles for beauty and healthcare applications. Still in the prototyping phase, Plastohm’s new SENSO INTENSE 50 ml container is intended to enhance the company’s high-end SENSO range of containers.
The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman: clear choice for Schwarzkopf & Henkel
Due to inherent properties such as material toughness, aesthetic beauty and chemical resistance, The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman was the choice packaging material for Schwarzkopf & Henkel’s new premium hair care brand, SEAH Hairspa.
Eastman announces EB062 as new addition to The Glass Polymer™ portfolio for cosmetic, personal care packaging
Eastman Chemical Company has introduced EB062, the latest addition to The Glass Polymer™ portfolio. EB062 is a breakthrough resin offering a thick-walled alternative to glass without having to sacrifice clarity and chemical resistance for design freedom.
Eastman announces developmental Embrace® High Yield resin
Eastman Chemical Company announced a developmental copolyester for shrink labels for consumer packaged goods, Embrace® High Yield copolyester.
Fashion for milk - with Embrace® shrink film from Eastman
Bottles containing milk or dairy drinks can now be made to leap off the shelf, thanks to Eastman Chemical Company's revolutionary Embrace® shrink film. In a market where strong brands stand out - and where brand recognition is key, glass and plastic containers can be given additional marketing appeal through the use of Embrace shrink film from Eastman.
“ClearlyMedical” demonstrates plastic’s clear advantages: new website features medical device challenges and solutions
Eastman Chemical Company has launched ClearlyMedical.com, a website dedicated to plastic solutions for the medical device industry. The site, located at www.ClearlyMedical.com, features case studies to demonstrate plastic’s clarity, toughness, chemical resistance and safety when designed into medical devices.
New website gives packaging designers, brandowners a “handle” on Eastar® copolyesters
Eastman Chemical Company’s new Web microsite, www.ClearHandleware.com, provides insight into the innovative design possibilities of Eastar® plastics for handleware and other custom containers for foods, beverages and other consumer packaged goods. The microsite educates packaging designers and brand owners on the features and benefits of Eastar copolyesters in new product development, creating the opportunity for brand differentiation against competitors in the crowded retail environment. Eastar handleware plastics are copolyesters that provide exceptional design freedom, clarity, gloss, toughness and chemical resistance in the manufacture of containers via extrusion blow molding (EBM).
Eastman Chemical Company: better by design
Eastman Chemical Company has launched the Eastman Innovation Lab, a website for the Design community and a first step toward realizing Eastman’s vision of becoming an innovative partner for designers and brand owners. This is a move to be where design and materials are going to be in the future – with the intention of arriving there at the right time – says Gaylon White, Eastman’s Manager Design Industry Programs.
Reader enquiries
Eastman Chemical Company
Fascinatio Boulevard 602-614
2909 VA Capelle a/d IJssel
Netherlands
Notes for editors
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is the world’s largest producer of PET polymers for packaging; and is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Eastman is leveraging its heritage of innovation and strength in polyester, acetyl and organic chemistry technologies to drive growth and meet increasing demand in four select markets: building and construction, packaging, healthcare, and electronics. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $6.6 billion and approximately 12,000 employees.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
Editorial enquiries
Odette Heijnen
Eastman Chemical Company
Paulien Boumans
EMG
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