08 February 2012
MUSCAT -- OCTAL Petrochemicals is supplying global consumer product giant, Procter & Gamble (P&G) with its high performance and low carbon footprint DPET sheet for the fourth consecutive year. The American Fortune 500 company uses DPET sheet for packaging all Oral-B branded toothbrushes sold in Europe. From its state-of-the-art PET complex located in the Salalah Free Zone, OCTAL delivers the finest quality and consistent PET sheet that enables brands and retail partners to package products with high visual appeal.
"The appeal of DPET has reached other segments within the packaging industry to include consumer goods and there is accelerating global demand for quality and environmentally-friendly packaging products with improved economics throughout the value chain. OCTAL's clear rigid packaging solution has proven to be the product of choice for clients who have packaging advancement as a key priority on their agenda," expressed Neil Skeffington, Process Development Manager at OCTAL.
"Oral-B is the worldwide leader in the over $5 billion toothbrush market and there is tremendous potential for growth in this segment. OCTAL's knowledge-based, technology-driven approach has enabled us to be at the forefront of converting the industry to PET with Oman-made products that serve the needs of multinational conglomerates such as P&G."
OCTAL has utilised innovation in material science to create a clear competitive advantage and set the standard in PET packaging. Produced with the most advanced technology in the industry today, the high quality DPET sheet delivers a range of advantages to brand owners especially a dramatically reduced environmental impact when compared to PVC and other polymers.
Neil explained that OCTAL's DPET sheet provides unbeatable clarity and gloss to enhance product presentation and shelf impact, two key merchandising features for retail chains and consumer product manufacturers such as P&G. It also combines rigidity with toughness making it resistant to cracking and ideal for hand-tab applications.
OCTAL is well positioned to meet the growing demand for simpler, more efficient packaging solutions. Construction is currently under way to increase production capacity of PET resin and sheet at the company's fourth and fifth manufacturing facilities with mechanical completion scheduled for February 2012. By May of this year, capacity will reach 927,000 tonnes per annum, making it the largest facility of its kind in the world on one site.
MUSCAT -- OCTAL Petrochemicals is supplying global consumer product giant, Procter & Gamble (P&G) with its high performance and low carbon footprint DPET sheet for the fourth consecutive year. The American Fortune 500 company uses DPET sheet for packaging all Oral-B branded toothbrushes sold in Europe. From its state-of-the-art PET complex located in the Salalah Free Zone, OCTAL delivers the finest quality and consistent PET sheet that enables brands and retail partners to package products with high visual appeal.
"The appeal of DPET has reached other segments within the packaging industry to include consumer goods and there is accelerating global demand for quality and environmentally-friendly packaging products with improved economics throughout the value chain. OCTAL's clear rigid packaging solution has proven to be the product of choice for clients who have packaging advancement as a key priority on their agenda," expressed Neil Skeffington, Process Development Manager at OCTAL.
"Oral-B is the worldwide leader in the over $5 billion toothbrush market and there is tremendous potential for growth in this segment. OCTAL's knowledge-based, technology-driven approach has enabled us to be at the forefront of converting the industry to PET with Oman-made products that serve the needs of multinational conglomerates such as P&G."
OCTAL has utilised innovation in material science to create a clear competitive advantage and set the standard in PET packaging. Produced with the most advanced technology in the industry today, the high quality DPET sheet delivers a range of advantages to brand owners especially a dramatically reduced environmental impact when compared to PVC and other polymers.
Neil explained that OCTAL's DPET sheet provides unbeatable clarity and gloss to enhance product presentation and shelf impact, two key merchandising features for retail chains and consumer product manufacturers such as P&G. It also combines rigidity with toughness making it resistant to cracking and ideal for hand-tab applications.
OCTAL is well positioned to meet the growing demand for simpler, more efficient packaging solutions. Construction is currently under way to increase production capacity of PET resin and sheet at the company's fourth and fifth manufacturing facilities with mechanical completion scheduled for February 2012. By May of this year, capacity will reach 927,000 tonnes per annum, making it the largest facility of its kind in the world on one site.
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