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The ICPG also doubled the size of its plastic caulk cartridge injection molding operation in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to support increased demand by a major producer of adhesive and sealant products. The New Smyrna Beach facility also enhanced its printing capabilities by adding a new printing press with six-color capability to support consumer demands for improved graphics on cartridges. Meanwhile, the ICPG increased production capacity for 3-ounce plastic grease tubes to support the needs of those consumers who use these tubes for servicing lawn mowers, boats and other equipment with grease fittings not requiring full-size grease guns.
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Caraustar’s cartridges, available in either fiber or plastic, are commonly seen in hardware and home improvement stores.
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The K-SAFE® end, one of our newest ICPG products, represents a significant leap forward in consumer convenience. This ring-pull tab and aluminum membrane end for composite and metal cans provides consumers with safety and ease of opening for a variety of critical packaging requirements. The K-SAFE end is currently used on infant formula packages and is now making its market debut on vacuum-packed cans of coffee. Other food manufacturers are watching with great interest to see how consumers respond to the K-SAFE end, which could eventually influence many other customers in the food industry. |
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Demand Continues for Existing Products
In addition to these products, the ICPG’s industrial product facilities continue to manufacture
a wide range of spiral- and convolute-wound tubes for the following industries:
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- Textile
- Synthetic fiber and yarn
- Plastic film and flexible packaging
- Tape and label
- Wire and cable
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- Carpet and floor covering
- Pulp and paper
- Metal and aluminum
- Mining
- Construction
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The ICPG also supplies tubes for a host of other specialty applications.
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The Composite Container Division provides specialty containers to retail product manufacturers. These specialty containers include cartridges and canisters for grease and other lubricants sold in automotive supply stores; fiber and plastic caulk cartridges sold by hardware and home improvement stores; and containers for candy, powdered beverage mix, infant formula, nuts and many other food products sold in supermarkets.
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Caraustar’s tubes and cores are
utilized in a multitude of industrial
end-use applications.
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