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5/13/2013 9:00:00 AM

We will be exhibiting at Drinktec, taking place in Munich from 16th to 20th September, 2013. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on our latest dispensing innovations.

Hall B3 Stand 206

Aptar Introduces Contender Liner-less Sport Cap for Hotfill Bottling

5/1/2013 5:00:00 AM

Experts in the industry said it could not be done. But we did it. We have combined our expertise in sport cap design with cutting edge technology to bring greater convenience and safety to the hotfill market. The Contender Liner-Less hotfill sport cap will deliver immediate value to your product and will allow you to capture the attention of the discerning consumer.

No liner needed for hotfill bottling resulting in less waste and more savings
Secure and visible tamper evidence
Comfortable drinking mouthpiece
Spill-proof SimpliSqueeze® valve capable

Lekué Citrus Spray - a new way to dispense juice

3/27/2013 9:00:00 AM

Lekué, the Spanish company, is worldwide leader in innovative silicone cooking and baking products. Their products are fun and practical, combining design and functionality. Exactly the qualities of the innovative dispensing systems designed and produced by Aptar Food + Beverage . So it was only natural for Lékué to turn to Aptar to supply the dispensing spray system used in their novel citrus spray.

This ingenious device turns any citrus fruit into the freshest juice container, by directly tapping the juice at the source.

The citrus spray allows you to spray the juice directly from the fruit, ensuring no loss of vitamins or oxydation of the juice. It is easy to use: thanks to its screw-like design, it can be easily inserted and secured inside the fruit. Then the juice fills the filter through the holes where the sprayer collects the juice. The silicone ring prevents the juice from coming out and the dish allows the fruit to stand when not using it. The device comes apart completely for easy cleaning.

Aptar supplies a standard PAV spray pump, which is easily integrated into the parts which form the base and screw of the device.

The Citrus spray has proved immensely successful in the market, where consumers have been quick to recognize its benefits.

New Food + Beverage Manufacturing Location

1/1/2013 6:00:00 AM

The AptarGroup has expanded their manufacturing capabilities to include a new location in Lincolnton North Carolina, USA. This new dedicated Food + Beverage location will create 150 jobs and benefit the local economy by about $50 million over the next five years. Designed for continued growth and innovation, the Lincolnton plant emphasizes safe work practices, food grade clean manufacturing, and a personal ownership attitude to product quality to best serve our customers.

1881 Light Original makes its mark

7/10/2012 10:32:00 AM

With sustainability becoming an increasing concern, more and more companies are looking to lighten their environmental footprint. Use of less material, through lower profile neck finishes is one of the ways of achieving this.

The 1881 neck finish enables weight savings on the preform and also on the closure. To cater for this new neck finish, Aptar Food + Beverage has developed the 1881 Light Original, which offers the same high performance as the successful Original range of sports closures and a 25% weight reduction.

The 1881 Light Original has been adopted by a number of brands in Europe, Ringnes Imsdal in Norway, Pepsi Toma Natura in Czech Republic, Oshee in Poland, Erlan Biola in Ukraine and Aguas de Firgas in Spain, to name but a few.

After the first product launches in Europe in 2011, the move to 1881 neck finish is spreading to other regions. In early 2012, the first product using the 1881 Light Original was on the shelves in Brazil. Developed by Bioleve, based in Sao Paulo, Bio Kids is a still water in a format specially designed for children. Moreover, Aptar’s 1881 Light Original is the first flip-top sport cap to be produced in Brazil. The 1881 Light Original will also be available in Asia by end 2012..

The 1881 Light Original is available in a range of standard coloured spouts, with or without the SimpliSqueeze® valve for enhanced flow control. The SimpliSqueeze® valve is in Swimming Silicone®, exclusive to Aptar and is compatible with the PET recycling stream.

Dry online cap sterilization to Log 4 for the Original sport Cap

7/10/2012 5:00:00 AM

Aptar Food + Beverage and Claranor have partnered to provide an effective alternative solution for the sterilization of sports caps.

The pulsed light system developed by Claranor uses the bactericidal effect of UV rays, applied through very short and powerful flashes to decontaminate the surfaces. This system has the advantage of being clean, dry and chemical free. With the Claranor system the Original sport cap can be sterilized to Log 4 directly on production lines.

Aptar Food + Beverage strongly believe Claranor pulsed light solutions present obvious environmental and safety benefits for the sterilization of sports closures; the technology is a cost effective alternative to existing chemical and irradiation solutions, compliant with industrial requirements and constraints.

Pearl of Baikal teams up with Aptar’s 28mm Original sport Cap

12/13/2011 11:00:00 AM

Lake Baikal, situated in South-East Siberia, is Earth’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake, the largest pure water deposit in the world. Lake Baikal is also the home of the Irkutsk Mineral Water Bottling Plant, Irkutskiy Zavod Min Vod and their flagship product, “Pearl of Baikal” natural potable water.

“Pearl of Baikal” is now available in a small format with a new convenient sports closure, Aptar’s Original 28mm sport cap. Two versions of the 500ml format are available, one targeting people leading an active life and a second more specifically designed for children. The safety, ease of use and tight seal of the Original sport cap make it ideally suited for all age groups.

Irkutskiy Zavod Min Vod have also extended their range of lightly-carbonated, soft-flavoured low calory drinks “Nota” to include a 500ml format, also capped by a 28mm Original. The colour flexibility offered by the 2-part closure allows immediate identification of the different flavours and versions in the range, bringing the finishing touch to create an attractive package.

Irkutskiy Zavod Min Vod distribute their products in the Irkutsk area and other regions in Eastern Siberia.

Minerálne Vody Prešov launches new range for children with 28mm Original Sport Cap

10/21/2011 8:00:00 AM

The Slovakian bottled water company Minerálne Vody a.s. has launched a new format in their Drobček range for children.

The 0.33L bottle is designed to be handy for children to use and comes with colourful eye-catching sleeves.

The Drobček range of waters comprises four varieties, three of which are flavoured; the fourth being unflavoured and more specifically targeting toddlers. All four are equipped with a standard transparent 28mm Original Sport Cap.

The Original range of sports closures has proved successful with many children’s products. The technical characteristics provide exactly the assurance that parents seek when buying products for their children.

Safety – no risk of lid or spout detaching
Hygiene – reclosable lid keeps the spout clean at all times
Ease of use – the lid is easy for children to open and reclose
Tight seal – no spills or leaks
Comfortable to drink from, even for small children
SimpliSqueeze® valve option for optimal flow control and additional fun element

For companies who are looking for differentiation, the Original sport caps are available in an attractive range of standard colours and also offer increased flexibility through the use of different colours for spout and body.

The SimpliSqueeze® valve in Swimming® silicone is exclusive to Aptar and respects the PET recycling stream.

Aptar sponsors 8th Global Bottled Water Congress, 13-15 September 2011

7/6/2011 4:00:00 PM

Aptar Food + Beverage is sponsoring the 8th Global Bottled Water Congress, taking place on 13-15 September 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Take this opportunity to meet our delegates there.

1881 Light Original Officially Launched in Brazil

6/13/2011 10:00:00 AM

Aptar Food+Beverage officially launches the 1881 Light Original Closure in Brazil.

The event was held last June 9^th, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Main customers from the Beverage Industry participated and showed strong interest in having the first Flip Top stock closure for the Beverage market available in Brazil.

Aptar Food+Beverage presented its new market-focused structure, as well as the main trends in the Beverage Industry.

The 1881 Light Original Closure was introduced by the President of Global Market Development Beverage, who explained the main benefits and characteristics of the new sport cap.

Krones Brazil was invited also to present new technology in Brazil and to talk about their experience working with the Original Closure worldwide.

For further information about 1881 Light Original in Brazil please contact Fabiane Nunes – fabiane.nunes@aptar.com

Mattoni chooses Aptar Original Sport Cap for new kids’ juice drink

6/1/2011 11:00:00 AM

Mattoni has recently launched a new juice drink for children, developed in cooperation with Czech paediatricians.

The Aquila Bimboo Frutta range is available in 3 flavours. The high fruit content means there is no need for added sugar or artificial flavours, making it a healthy alternative to many children’s drinks. The product is filled on a Krones aseptic filling line and therefore contains no preservatives or other chemical additives.

The 33cl PET bottle features labelling with popular children’s movie characters Shrek and Jack Sparrow. A standard Original 30/25 sport cap from Aptar completes the package, making it both fun and practical.

Mattoni has a long-standing relationship with Aptar and has been successfully using the 28mm Original sport cap on its leading brands for several years

Aptar upcoming Beverage exhibitions 2011

4/11/2011 2:00:00 AM

Aptar will be participating in the following beverage exhibitions in 2011.

Dates	Where	Exhibition	Stand no.
14-18June	Moscow, Russia	Rosupak	Hall 3 C387
6-8 November	Shanghai, China	CBST 2011	F01 & F02
9-11 November	Nuremberg, Germany	Brau Beviale	TBC

APTAR Food + Beverage inaugurates a new building in Freyung

2/8/2011 11:00:00 AM

Aptar recently inaugurated a new building dedicated to Food + Beverage production in their manufacturing site in Freyung, near Munich in Southern Germany.

The building was officially inaugurated during Food + Beverage day, which took place on 29^th and 30^th September 2010, in presence of numerous customers and supply partners.

The new facilities provide an additional surface area of 5 500 m² and are capable of hosting injection presses of up to 800T capacity.

In addition to injection moulding and high speed assembly capabilities, the facility includes in-house mouldbuilding, dedicated design teams, and laboratory testing and is also home to the Global Beverage Expert Centre.

The additional capacity will enable a streamlining and rationalization of manufacturing and assembly operations.

Aptar Food + Beverage is part of the Aptargroup family of companies, along with Aptar Beauty + Home and Aptar Pharma. We create innovative dispensing systems for leading food and beverage manufacturers. With a wide range of dispensing solutions and broad geographic presence, we help our customers stay ahead of the ever-changing demands of consumers around the globe.

< Inside view of new building.

Aptar launches 1881 Light Original Sport Closure

1/26/2011 11:00:00 AM

Sustainability has become a major driving force in the beverage industry. Aptar introduces the 1881 light Original Sport Closure : less plastic and no compromise on performance.

The lower profile of the 1881 light Original enables weight savings of 25% compared to the 28mm PCO/BPF version. Moreover, this lower profile neck finish also means weight savings on the preform.

The closure retains the same high performance and aesthetics that have ensured the success of the Original Sports Closure :

Pressure holding capabilities of 3 bars
High flow rate
Active hinge
High transparency
Two colour option for enhanced shelf appeal

The closure is available with a standard 7mm orifice or with SimpliSqueeze® for maximum flow control. The SimpliSqueeze® silicone beverage valve is compatible with the PET recycling process.

The 1881 light Original is available now to companies changing to the new neck finish as part of their move to soften their environmental footprint.

Schwollener Sprudel and Sonic Drink choose the Original Sport Cap

11/3/2010 9:00:00 AM

Schwollener Sprudel, based in South West Germany, have been successfully combining tradition and innovation in their products for over 80 years.

The recent launch of a new drink for children, in partnership with Mainz-based Sonic Drink Marketing, is a good illustration of this approach. The attractive packaging, a 0.5L yellow PET bottle capped with a bi-colour 28mm Original Sport Cap with matching yellow spout , features the popular cartoon character SpongeBob on the label.

The drink, based on mineral water with natural fruit juice, comes in three flavours, apple, orange and cola.

Schwollener Sprudel chose the Original Sport cap from Aptar Food + Beverage for its combination of technical performance and colour flexibility. The tight seal of the closure and easy opening and closing are essential factors when designing a product for children. The resulting package is attractive and eye-catching and is designed to stand out on the shelves.

Saba launches two innovative product lines in PET, capped by Aptar

11/3/2010 2:00:00 AM

Saba, the Naples-based company, now part of the CO.DA.P group, has long been renowned for its almond milk syrup. The company has recently launched two new product lines in attractive PET bottles, both of which use a standard non-drip 38mm cap from Aptar Food + Beverage.

The line of syrups comes in 5 flavours and is packed in an attractive sleeved PET bottle with a partially transparent background which enables the consumer to see the contents inside.

The Coffee enhancers, which add a touch of creativity and imagination to coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cocktails, come in 700ml PET bottles with a modern and ergonomic shape.

Both these new product lines are capped with an distinctive silver-coloured dispensing closure from Aptar. The 38mm flip-top closure in PE has ring pull tamper evidence and a pouring beak which ensures clean dispensing with no drips. The closure brings the finishing touch to the packaging, ensuring it is both stylish and practical.

Brau Beviale 2010

9/8/2010 10:00:00 AM

Aptar Food + Beverage will be exhibiting at Brau Beviale, in Nuremberg ,10-12 November 2010 - Hall 4 stand 336.

Visit us to see how our new market-focused organization is increasing our responsiveness and boosting innovation in the beverage market. Take the opportunity to discover our latest new standard products and find out how our specialist beverage team can deliver innovative solutions tailored to your needs.

Hall 4 stand 336

www.aptar.com

infobevctl@aptar.com

+ 49 8551 975 234

Gerolsteiner Goes Original

5/19/2010 8:00:00 AM

Gerolsteiner, the well-known German mineral water company, has launched a new 0.75L package format for its eponymous brand, equipped with a 28mm Original Sport Cap.

The Original Sport cap, with transparent body and attractively-coloured spouts, provides the finishing touch to the package, blue for the still water and turquoise for the lightly carbonated version. The overall effect is one of purity and freshness.

Gerolsteiner chose the Original for its combination of aesthetics and technical performance. The pressure holding capabilities of the closure make it ideal for both still and lightly carbonated waters.

No more spills with YO

3/18/2010 9:00:00 AM

Eckes-Granini has launched a new format in the YO fruit syrup line, popular amongst consumers in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Hungary, to name but a few countries.

This new addition comes in a convenient 0.7 litre PET bottle with a custom non-drip cap specially developed for YO by Seaquist Closures in Germany, now part of Aptar Food + Beverage.

Pouring syrup used to be a sticky business. This is now belongs to the past, thanks to the easy-to-open flip-top cap which prevents spilling and makes pouring simple and easy to control for children and the whole family. Thus no more spills with YO.

The Original Sport Cap and Soccerade – a winning combination

3/18/2010 2:00:00 AM

Soccerade drinks are the results of many years of product development. Designed for those who prefer an active and healthy lifestyle, they are endorsed by some of the world´s top athletes, and in particular, Cristiano Ronaldo.

This type of drink requires convenient and safe packaging for use on-the-go. What better than a 28mm Original Sport Cap from Seaquist Closures, now part of Aptar Food + Beverage, to cap the bottle. Two effective tamper evident systems guarantee product integrity. The closure is easy to open and close with one hand and the lid flips wide open for easy drinking. The high flow rate will quench even the strongest thirst.

The attractive bi-colour closure matches the colours used for the different flavours in the range to ensure maximum shelf-appeal. Soccerade has been successfully launched in Germany, Spain and the UK.

Caring for the environment

3/16/2010 4:00:00 AM

Seaquist Closures, now part of Aptar Food + Beverage, has developed a silicone valve with a different density from PET.