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Tekni-Films discusses latest in rigid and flexible packaging materials for medical device, pharma applications at MD&M East

May 17, 2017

Peter Gavigan

Peter Gavigan

Head of Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs - TekniPlex

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Wayne, Pa. (May 17, 2017) — The latest in rigid and flexible packaging materials for medical device and pharmaceutical applications will be featured by Tekni-Films, a TekniPlex company, at MD&M East, June 13-15, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, in Booth 1433.

Medical device tray

Medical device tray

Tekni-Films will be discussing its copolyester film series with grades that provide a cost effective alternative to PETG for thermoformed medical tray packaging. The company also offers a laminated alternative to PVC for thermoformed pharmaceutical blister applications.

Tekni-Films also will be displaying its ultra-high barrier PVDC coating and a wide variety of other multilayer packaging structures that deliver the stringent oxygen and water vapor barrier properties necessary to protect pharmaceutical and medical device products.

The company will be sharing a booth with medical tubing manufacturer Natvar, also a TekniPlex company.

About Tekni-Films

Tekni-Films is a supplier of thermoformable blister barrier films, flexible films, lidding foils and pouch materials for pharmaceutical, medical, diagnostic health and personal care products. With decades of material science, engineering and processing experience, Tekni-Films provides global companies with packaging solutions that protect their brands. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com/tekni-films.

About TekniPlex, Inc.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, TekniPlex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household and industrial, and food and beverage industries. TekniPlex is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and operates 29 manufacturing sites across eight countries worldwide to meet the needs of its global customers. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com.

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Media Contacts:

Peter Gavigan
Tekni-Plex
+1 (908) 720-5391

Sophia Dilberakis
SD Communications
+1 (954) 563-2600
sophiad@att.net