NOVA Innovene Introduces DYLARK® FG for Microwavable Food Packaging
March 29, 2006
FRIBOURG -- NOVA Innovene announced the introduction of NOVA Chemicals DYLARK® FG 2500, a high heat copolymer for microwavable food packaging applications.
The newest addition to the DYLARK family of resins, DYLARK FG 2500 combines low-temperature toughness with high-temperature rigidity for superior freezer-to-microwave performance. Designed and developed to withstand broad temperature ranges, DYLARK FG 2500 is ideally suited for restaurant takeout containers, food serviceware and freezer-to-microwave meals.
For brand owners and food processors, DYLARK FG resins create new possibilities for product differentiation. DYLARK FG resins' versatility offers the ability to design basic or intricate parts and it can be manufactured as tinted, clear or foamed containers. FDA and EU Directive 2002/72 compliant, DYLARK FG resins have excellent organoleptics and are fully recyclable.
For converters, DYLARK FG resins offer several processing advantages, such as faster cycle times, enhanced sealability, excellent printability and higher material yields. Because DYLARK FG resins can be processed on existing polystyrene or PET equipment, converters have the opportunity to enter new segments of the food packaging industry.
"The DYLARK FG copolymer is unique in that it gives high heat resistance performance, a customer can microwave a frozen food meal and the container retains its form," said Jonathan Stewart, NOVA Innovene's Business Director Polystyrene. "In addition, because of the ease of processing, converters now have the option to expand their product line with minimal capital investment."
Headquartered in Fribourg, Switzerland, NOVA Innovene is the European styrenic polymers joint venture between NOVA Chemicals and Innovene. NOVA Innovene employees develop and manufacture market commodity and performance styrenic polymers that are essential to everyday life. We are committed to the Responsible Care principles, to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship for employees and communities.
NOVA Innovene is the exclusive distributor in Europe for NOVA Chemicals' performance products.
NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Its company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX. NOVA Chemicals is a registered trademark of NOVA Brands Ltd.
