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New Form-Tite® Films Maximize the Productivity of Thermoform/Shrink Systems While Powering Up Shelf Appeal

Advanced new Form-Tite® formable shrink films from Curwood offer unmatched clarity, gloss and ease-of-opening, plus deeper draw and superior shrink on high-speed Multivac FormShrink equipment.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – September 14, 2007 – Curwood, a leading supplier of high-performance shrink packaging materials for meat and cheese applications, announces a breakthrough packaging film engineered for optimum performance on high-speed Multivac FormShrink machines. New Form-Tite® films, developed in cooperation with Multivac, maximize the equipment’s potential to triple productivity and lower total costs compared to rotary chamber shrink systems. Curwood’s Form-Tite films provide better gloss and clarity, as well as higher shrink, than competitive films, creating tight, crystal-clear packages that deliver a superior branded presentation in the meat or dairy case.

Curwood’s broad portfolio of Form-Tite films helps processors achieve significant productivity gains for small, consistently portioned meats such as salami or prosciutto, as well as block and chunk cheeses. The forming films also create a superior package for high-profile foods like half hams because they allow deeper draw than competitive films.

Features of the films include low curl plus high shrink and excellent formability to conform tightly to the product, creating an attractive package without dog ears. The films’ high-barrier properties and exceptional puncture resistance extend shelf life and minimize damage and waste throughout distribution. In addition, the rollstock offers easier product loading than shrink bags to minimize labor, and requires less shipping and warehousing space, reducing distribution costs.

Form-Tite technology is available in a printable film option, which eliminates secondary labeling and maximizes visual appeal in the meat or dairy case.

A free economic analysis is available from Curwood to help processors determine potential total cost savings and payback of thermoform/shrink equipment and Form-Tite shrink film compared to their current systems.

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Known throughout the world for technological leadership in high-barrier packaging, Curwood is a preferred supplier of innovative packaging materials and systems for the food, beverage, household, industrial and personal care industries. Curwood maintains strategic manufacturing and service centers throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe, and is well-positioned to meet global distribution and marketing needs. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.A., Curwood is part of the Bemis family of companies. Curwood will be celebrating its 50th anniversary as a supplier to the meat and cheese industries in 2008.

For more information on Curwood Form-Tite® film with optional EZ Peel opening technology, or to request a free economic analysis, call Curwood customer service at (920) 303-7300, email curwood@bemis.com or visit www.curwood.com.