Announcements

Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing and film thickness reduction properties in finished products. The Company is pleased to announce the completion of the development of an antimicrobial sports bottle designed in cooperation with Taico Design. The bottle will be among the first such product available to consumers.

Taico Design leading national design and manufacturing company that specializes in items such as bottles, dispensers and plastic components.

“We are pleased to announce the successful development of this product with our project partner, Taico Design and look forward to the development of additional exciting products with them. Discussions are underway with national marketing organizations and we expect to have the Sports Bottle available to consumers this summer. This will be the first plastic antimicrobial sports bottle available at a fraction of the cost of aluminium.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.

Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing and film thickness reduction properties in finished products. The Company is pleased to announce the commencement of various Smart plastic additive trials with Dole Produce. Additives to be tested include bio-assimilation, antimicrobial, antifungal and reducer. Trials are scheduled to occur in multiple countries in Latin America and the U.S.

Dole Food Company is a recognized global leader in the fresh produce industry. Dole’s worldwide team of growers, packers, processors, shippers and employees is committed to consistently providing safe, high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and food products, while protecting the environment in which its products are grown and processed.

“Smart Plastic considers this opportunity a reflection of our competence, reliability and technical expertise. We are thankful to Dole Produce for the opportunity and are proceeding with total confidence in the successful completion of these trials. This will lead to the further development of Smart Plastic Technologies being recognized as a leader in our industry.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.

Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-counterfeit properties in finished products. The company is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Coveris for the development of a range of additive products designed for global applications in various climactic locations. Smart Plastic additives being tested include bio-assimilation, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and reducer.

As a leading international manufacturing company, Coveris is dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the safety, quality and convenience of products we use every day. In partnership with the most respected brands in the world, Coveris develops vital products that protect everything from the food we eat, to medical supplies, to the touch screen device in our pockets, contributing to the lives of millions every day.

“We are honoured to have the opportunity to work with Coveris. We see this as an important milestone in the continued development of Smart Plastic Technologies as a leader in our industry.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.‍

Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-counterfeit properties in finished products, is pleased to announce that Topco has informed the Company’s management team of their decision to substantially increase their volume of business with SPT. It is anticipated this will occur during the last quarter of 2017.

Topco Associates LLC is a privately held $5 billion company that provides innovative business solutions for its food industry member-owners and customers.

Topco is currently supplying bags with the SMART additive to some of their members. Those include Price Chopper, Harp’s Foods, King Kullen, Laurel Grocery and Affiliated Foods Midwest. This decision is expected to more than double that volume.‍

We are excited to announce that Smart Plastic will be attending Pack Expo again this year. Find us at Booth 6842 Lower South Hall! And for tickets, check out Pack Expo’s website.

Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-counterfeit properties in finished products, is pleased to announce the opening of the Company’s second location in Knoxville, Tennessee.

“This location was chosen as it is where our V.P. Sales, Dick Frost lives with his family. Virtually all sales related details will be managed from this location while production management will remain in our Wheeling location. It’s another example of the growth of our company. We are very thankful” stated Dick Frost, V.P. Sales for Smart Plastic.‍