Arkema and SABMiller have recently signed an agreement for the worldwide implementation of Tegoglas(R) 3000+ Spray Application Technologies. Arkema will provide SABMiller with glass coating products a…
Arkema and SABMiller have recently signed an agreement for the worldwide implementation of Tegoglas(R) 3000+ Spray Application Technologies. Arkema will provide SABMiller with glass coating products and technology designed to protect and improve the appearance of its vast stock of reusable bottles. Arkema“s Post Washer Spray Application Technology, developed in collaboration with Spraying Systems Co.(R) after successful use in South Africa, will be implemented in key SABMiller breweries. The right presentation of beverages in pubs, bars, and shops affects the success of beer and soft drink brands. Bottle appearance can have a significant impact on market positioning, market share, brand image, and, thus, on the bottom line. Unfortunately, in the case of returnable bottles, this impact can be undermined by the wear and tear that the bottles suffer. A major parameter is the degree of scuffing caused by the bottle-to-bottle contact during the filling process. With the increasing number of bottle “trips”, the bottle pool quality and, therefore, the marketing value decrease significantly. Based on an internal market survey, indications are that bottles after 10-15 refill cycles do not fulfil the requirements of a premium-packaging segment. This scuffing can be delayed significantly by applying a protective coating in the filling plant. Tegoglas(R) 3000+ is an anti-scuff coating that significantly delays the appearance of scuffing and protects the strength of a returnable glass bottle, therefore extending the life of a returnable glass bottle. It can improve the production flow, reduce the noise level and enhance the efficiency of filling plant operations. The praxis has shown a scuffing reduction of approximately 50%. A new breakthrough, Post Washer Spray Application Technology, will enable beer and soft drink fillers to protect their fleet at the earliest possible position and guarantees an excellent coating distribution. Arkema has over 25 years of glass container coating experience. The Certincoat(R) Hot-End Coating System and Certincoat(R) TC100 transformed the hot-end coating process and remain the market leaders in the hot-end coating of newly formed glass containers. With the addition of Tegoglas(R) Cold-End Coating products over the tin oxide layer formed by TC100, a very scratch resistant and durable surface is created to strengthen and improve the performance of glass containers.