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MACEDON, NY, August 4, 2006 -- The Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical will
feature innovative applications from around the world to demonstrate the
versatility of its Label-Lyte(TM) labelling films at LabelExpo Americas 2006,
Chicago, September 11-14.
ExxonMobil Chemical's newest oriented polypropylene (OPP) films and labelling
technology for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), wrap-around, patch, cut and
stack, shrink and in-mold labelling (IML) applications will be on display
(Stand 5603). In particular, the company is developing new PSA and wet-glue
patch films aimed at the fast growing milk, beer, wine and spirits sectors.
"We are committed to the labelling business and to using our unique film
technology, including shrink films, special coatings and metallization, to
expand the market," says Denis Rousseau, Market Segment Group Manager for the
Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical. "Plastic, especially OPP, provides the
ideal solution for today's 'new look' labelling applications. We continue to
develop our labelling technology and production capacity to offer the market a
wide range of proprietary Label-Lyte films with superior properties."
Latest pressure sensitive films
Pressure sensitive applications
using ExxonMobil Chemical's popular top-coated white, multi-printable, PSA
face stock, will be prominently displayed at the show. The film is
particularly suitable for UV flexo printing, offering excellent printability,
ink adhesion and a greatly reduced risk of ink mottling.
Expanded patch technology
Several transparent films for
wet-glue patch applications, using existing patch technology and high solids
glues, will also be on display. These films are used in diverse labelling
applications such as vodka and flavored alcohol-based beverages, as well as
for jams and spices. ExxonMobil Chemical's next generation of patch films with
cold clear glues is targeted to other market sectors that traditionally use
paper labels, such as milk, beer, wines and spirits.
Cost-efficient shrink film
The company has upgraded its
Label-Lyte ROSOTM (Roll-On-Shrink-On) films and will display examples of its
40µ and 30µ ROSO film. Aimed at smaller containers with lower stiffness
requirements, ROSO film is one of the most cost-effective forms of shrink
labelling. ExxonMobil Chemical is offering a developmental 40µ higher-shrink
film, which increases on-bottle shrinkage to approximately 20 percent using an
optimized shrink tunnel.
Sales and technical experts from the Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical
will be at the show to explain the latest Label-Lyte technology and how to
design the optimum solution for flexible labelling needs.
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The Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical is a leading global supplier of a
full range of OPP films for flexible packaging and labelling applications. The
Films Business has affiliated production plants in Europe (Virton, Belgium;
Kerkrade, the Netherlands; and Brindisi, Italy) and North America (LaGrange,
Georgia; Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Belleville, Canada). The company and its
affiliates support customer needs around the world. Additional information
regarding the Films Business can be found on
www.oppfilms.com.
ExxonMobil Chemical is a global leader in technology, product quality and
customer service with petrochemical manufacturing and/or marketing operations
in more than 150 countries around the world. Its products include olefins,
aromatics, fluids, synthetic rubber, polyethylene, polypropylene, oriented
polypropylene packaging films, plasticizers, synthetic lubricant basestocks
and additives for fuels and lubricants. Information on ExxonMobil Chemical can
be found at
www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
Editor’s notes:
1) The terms ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Chemical, the Films Business, our and its,
as used in this news release, sometimes refer not only to The Films Business
of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, but collectively to some or all of those
companies affiliated with Exxon Mobil Corporation which manufacture, market or
are otherwise involved in the oriented polypropylene films business. The
shorter terms are merely for convenience.
2) ExxonMobil, the ExxonMobil logo, Label-Lyte and ROSO are trademarks of
Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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ExxonMobil News Media Desk: (281) 870-6607
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