Curwood’s New bMET™ II Film Allows Up to 30% Source Reduction for Filter & Fractional Coffee Packaging

Source: Dennis Burian; Bemis Company, Inc.

Date: 7/23/2010

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin - July 23, 2010 - Coffee roasters now have a sustainable material alternative for their filter and fractional packs that won't sacrifice the product's appearance, freshness or protection. bMET™ II metallized sealant film from Curwood is a new material that allows roasters to transition from 3-ply films to 2-ply to reduce packaging material weight up to 30%. Even for roasters already using 2-ply films, a switch to bMET™ II can reduce packaging material weight by 10%.

bMET™ II Film

Formulated specifically for coffee packaging, bMET™ II film combines the barrier and sealant layers of a traditional 3-ply filter or fractional pack, reducing material weight up to 30%.

In addition to source reduction, tough, lightweight bMET™ II film also increases roll footage 17% on a typical 16" OD roll, which translates to:

Reverse-printed in up to 10 colors, bMET™ II films give filter and fractional packs a glossy finish that maintains its appearance through repeated handling. The advanced film also offers excellent machinability with good seal strength, and resists flex cracks and delamination.

Made using customized resin blends and advanced coextrusions, bMET™ II barrier/sealant film is tailored to achieve the oxygen, moisture and aroma barrier required to protect delicate coffee freshness and flavor. The new film provides the barrier equivalent of metallized OPET to protect freshness longer. Convenience features can be incorporated for easy opening and controlled directional tear.

“bMET™ II film is engineered to deliver the most advanced combination of features available for filter and fractional coffee packs,” says Sarah Averkamp, market manager with Curwood. “Our experience in sustainable packaging helps roasters reduce their package's carbon footprint while also achieving the productivity, durability, printability and quality that are critical to overall packaging success.”

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Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.A., Curwood is a preferred supplier of innovative packaging materials and systems for food, beverage, household, industrial and personal care industries. Curwood maintains strategic manufacturing and service centers throughout North America, South America and Europe, and is well-positioned to meet global distribution and marketing needs. Curwood is part of the Bemis family of companies.

For more information, call Curwood customer service at (800) 544-4672, email curwoodpr@bemis.com.

Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare and other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, the Company is included in the S&P 500 index of stocks and reported pro forma 2009 net sales, giving effect to the Food Americas acquisition, of $4.8 billion. The Company's flexible packaging business has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry, film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing and converting. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs over 20,000 individuals in 84 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries around the world. More information about the Company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.