Functional Additives
Functional additives are key to unlocking higher performance, smoother processing, and longer product shelf life in consumer packaging. Our suite of in-mold additives enable us to constantly push the envelope around new functional additive solution development. Our off-the-shelf portfolio includes Slip, UV, Laser Markers, Oxygen Barriers, and many other additive technologies — each designed to enhance efficiency, protect product integrity, and meet the demands of modern production with smart, targeted functionality.
Usages
Functional additives are essential across extrusion blow molding (EBM), injection stretch blow molding (ISBM), and injection molding (INJM). From reheat additives that boost ISBM efficiency to nucleators that optimize shrinkage in injection molded closures, these solutions drive consistency, performance, and processing advantages across a wide range of consumer packaging applications.
Injection
Molding
Injection molding (IM) is a high-precision manufacturing process where melted plastic is injected into a mold to create detailed, repeatable parts. In consumer packaging, it’s commonly used to produce caps, closures, jars, pumps, and functional components that require durability, tight tolerances, and high-quality finishes.
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Injection Stretch
Blow Molding
Injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) is a process that combines injection molding and blow molding to produce lightweight, durable containers with excellent clarity and dimensional control. It’s widely used in consumer packaging for PET bottles and containers in applications such as beverages, personal care, nutrition, and household products.
Extrusion
Blow Molding
Extrusion blow molding (EBM) is a manufacturing process where molten plastic is extruded into a hollow tube, then inflated inside a mold to form a container. It’s ideal for producing bottles and containers with handles or complex shapes, commonly used in applications like liquid detergents, shampoos, and household cleaning product packages.
