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Innovation, Collaboration, Value: Customer Case Studies

We focus on value creation and innovation achieved by collaborating with our customers and leveraging our strengths in people, assets and technology. UPES resins have helped customers achieve better performance, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals in a range of applications, including thermoformed food trays, foam products and as a compounding additive.

Please click on the links below to read detailed customer case studies involving our innovative UPES resins:

Projects

  • Tray–Pak: Fresh Produce Packaging

    Partnering with NOVA Chemicals (resin supplier) and Primex (sheet producer), thermoformer Tray–Pak developed packaging that provides 20% material source reduction, a 140% increase in crush strength, and much more.

  • Tray–Pak: Institutional Food Packaging Application

    Charged with developing more sustainable packaging for a customer at no additional cost, Tray–Pak engineered a new product using 15% UPES resins. Results? 20% material source reduction, 30% enhanced part performance, significantly improved thermoforming rates — and a satisfied customer.