Elkhart, IN (December 1, 2021) Placon held a grand opening celebration launching production at the newly expanded Elkhart, Indiana facility located at 2901 Oakland Avenue. The $15 million addition houses manufacturing of custom plastic packaging for the medical device and healthcare industries. Thermoforming, BargerGard® protective products, inline flexographic lid printing, die cutting and lift labels […]
Placon Acquires North Carolina Packaging Operation Madison, Wisconsin, October 2021 – Placon, a leading North American thermoformer in sustainable plastic packaging, is expanding its production capacity and employee base with the acquisition of a former Sonoco packaging operation in Wilson, North Carolina. Placon has reached an agreement to purchase substantially all operating equipment and hire […]
Madison, WI (May 2021) – Continuing its commitment to sustainability, Placon now manufactures multi-layer laminated sheet to benefit the food industry. The laminated materials include a sealable barrier sheet that prevents moisture from passing through the container and a sealable high-barrier sheet that has an added EVOH layer to avert oxygen as well. The initial […]
As a sustainable packaging leader, Placon has been using post-consumer recycled PET in their PET packaging for more than thirty (30) years. To ensure sustainable packaging quality and transparency, Placon was recently certified by SCS Global Services for their RPET-F75 PET material, Fresh n’ Clear® Bowls & Trays, GoCubes®, CrystalSeal® reFresh® product lines as recycled […]
Placon continues to be a leader in sustainable, thermoform packaging innovation with their new proprietary recyclable oxygen barrier material called OxyStar™. When creating our custom food packaging, our number one challenge is figuring out how to help the food last longer. Direct oxygen contact with perishable foods has been a problem for food manufacturers since […]
Placon was recently featured in the Madison InBusiness magazine for celebrating their 55 year anniversary. Our employees are key to the company’s success by owning the company’s vision and being active in their local communities.
Placon has been announced as WorldStar award winner in the medical and pharmaceutical category for the second consecutive year. This year the award-winning packaging design was the Placon Custom Medical Packaging solution. The WorldStar awards are an annual award given by the World Packaging Organization and are the pre-eminent international award in packaging. WorldStar illustrates […]
Placon held a groundbreaking ceremony commencing the start of construction at its Elkhart, Indiana facility located at 2901 Oakland Avenue. The new $15 million addition will house manufacturing of custom plastic packaging for the medical device and healthcare industries. Thermoforming, BargerGard® protective products, inline flexographic lid printing, die cutting and lift labels are just a […]
Placon welcomed H. Fisk Johnson III to Madison today where he was presented with an outstanding achievement sustainability award. The sustainability award recognizes top customers who promote a circular economy. SC Johnson diverted over 119 million plastic water bottles from landfills in 2019 by purchasing their PET packaging from Placon. Placon purchases curbside collected bales […]
On October 27th, 2020 Placon was recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) as the winning package design in the AmeriStar award Medical Device Packaging category. This is the second consecutive year that Placon has been awarded as the winning packaging design for the AmeriStar Medical Device category. The AmeriStar awards are an annual […]
As an industry leader in sustainability, Placon continues to raise the bar and implement sustainable solutions throughout their facilities and products. Placon has collaborated with MG&E to purchase locally generated, carbon free solar energy from the O’Brien Solar Fields. This program is made possible through a renewable energy rider program with MG&E that will kick-off […]
We are excited to announce two new product additions to our stock food packaging product portfolio. Our Fresh ‘N Clear™ GoCubes™ 14-ounce insert tray was designed to fit directly into our GoCubes CC1 base options that provide our customers a solution to add a sandwich within the insert tray and have a salad or chips […]
MADISON, WI (July 2020) – Placon is proud to introduce their new company website that officially launched July 1, 2020. Their new website was designed to incorporate a new shopping cart designated for customer sample requests, making it easier for customers to search, sort and find stock products. They also added more in-depth content and […]
Placon has been announced as the winner of two (2) Bronze WorldStar Special Awards, in the Packaging that Saves Food and Marketing categories. The WorldStar awards are an annual award given by the World Packaging Organization and are the pre-eminent international award in packaging. WorldStar illustrates the continuous advancement of packaging design and technology to […]
Placon has scaled up production rapidly in multiple internal and external manufacturing facilities to help get plastic face shield PPE to healthcare workers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Placon has been producing the plastic face shield subcomponent since March 19, 2020. It started with demand from a local hospital and grew exponentially from there. Placon […]
Placon is donating $10,000 to the Dane County COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery Fund as it tries to lend a helping hand to those in need during this pandemic outbreak. Since 1966, Placon has been a family owned company right here in Madison, WI. By collaborating with the United Way of Dane County, we want to […]
Placon is scaling up production in two of their manufacturing facilities to help get plastic PPE to healthcare workers during this pandemic. It all began with a call from University of Wisconsin Professor Tim Osswald. He was collaborating and problem-solving with local manufacturers to get a personal protective equipment (PPE) face shield to local healthcare […]
What do you say when Fisk Johnson asks if you want to be on the team with SC Johnson and the Milwaukee Brewers to help reduce plastic waste? Yes, put me in coach. “We had an opportunity to help another local, privately held company with an important, sustainability project that needed to move quickly. When […]
Placon continues to raise the bar in food packaging by introducing their new Crystal Seal® reFresh® Parfait Line. The new parfait line is making a statement to setup itself apart by offering a tamper-evident feature and supporting sustainability by being made using 75% or more of Placon’s EcoStar® post-consumer PET material and is 100% recyclable. […]
Placon was recently announced as the winner of three (3) WorldStar awards. The WorldStar awards are an annual award given by the World Packaging Organization and are the pre-eminent international award in packaging. WorldStar illustrates the continuous advancement of packaging design and technology to create a standard of packaging excellence. The award winning Placon package […]
Placon was recently announced as an award winner for three packaging designs that were recognized at the annual SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) conference, held in Milwaukee, WI, September 9th through September 11th. The award winning Placon package designs were the ORTHOFIX® Medical Tray (Gold Award Winner – Industrial Packaging Category), PACLOCK Bi-Fold Clamshell (Silver […]
Placon was recently announced as an AmeriStar award winner for not one, not two, but three packaging designs that are recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). The AmeriStar awards are an annual award given to the best packaging design within the twenty-seven judging categories. The award winning Placon package designs were in the […]
Placon introduces a sandwich wrap package to the Crystal Seal reFresh product line. Use the new wrap container to lock in freshness with the leak resistant, tamper evident hinge design, to ensure your product is safe and not tampered with. The new wrap package can be merchandised standing up or lying down for multiple merchandising […]
Placon has partnered with the Madison Mallards baseball club to raise awareness about recycling PET bottles and thermoforms. This summer when you visit the Duck Pond, where the Mallards team plays their homes games, you will see multiple recycling bottle areas with the Placon logo on them. Each bottle was designed to showcase the EcoStar […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, will exhibit at the upcoming International Dairy Deli Bakery (IDDBA) show in Orlando, FL. The show, set for June 2-4 at the Orange County Convention Center, is an industry leading show that allows attendees to network, build strong relationships and experience new products. IDDBA is […]
Placon introduces an addition to the Fresh ‘n Clear GoCubes line. Introducing a larger 8” x 8” footprint to our popular GoCubes line. GoCubes bring style, versatility and best of all, sustainability to a classic square container. Use GoCubes bases alone or add a universal insert for maximum appetite appeal and extended shelf life with […]
Placon is expanding once again. The Madison, Wisconsin based custom thermoformer has added an additional class 8 clean room to its Elkhart, Indiana manufacturing facility to increase capacity for its medical products. Placon has been aggressively targeting growth in the medical and healthcare market space first, with the acquisition of Barger and then Brookdale Plastics […]
Placon was awarded two Gold Awards at the annual parts competition during the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Thermoforming Conference September 24-26th in Dallas, TX. Placon won for its innovative package design for pc nametag® Oneway® Flex™ name tag organizer and best consumer package for Pokémon™ TCG: Premium Trainers XY Collection trays. The first entry, a […]
Better packaging means a better experience with Placon’s latest addition to its popular Fresh ‘n Clear stock food packaging line. Available in three ultra-clear, convenient base configurations- a 2-compartment, 3-compartment and 3-compartment that fits a hard-boiled egg- and an optional inside fit lid. Meeting the growing demand for on-the-go, portion control packaging, the new SnackCube […]
Better packaging means a better experience with Placon’s latest addition to its HomeFresh Entrée hot food packaging line. Three new compartmented and a 40 ounce version offer more meal kitting and preparation versatility for your fresh prepared meal options. Made from microwave-friendly polypropylene, the new sleek containers easily go from the store to the kitchen […]
Better packaging means a better experience with Placon’s latest addition to its popular Fresh ‘n Clear GoCubes™ stock food packaging line. The new 10-ounce capacity base joins the already established product line, which launched in 2015. Meeting the growing demand for on-the-go packaging, the new GoCube base offers even more merchandising opportunities for convenient, grab-and-go […]
Placon, a leading medical device packaging company, exhibited at the MD&M West tradeshow last month. The nation’s largest medtech conference took place February 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The show connects over 20,000 professionals in the medical design, manufacturing and supplier industries. The expo floor featured free educational sessions, demonstrations and […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, will exhibit at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA. The show, set for March 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is the world’s largest natural, organic and healthy products event produced by New Hope Network. Leading the way in sustainable packaging, Placon […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, is a family business built on a set of core values. “Putting people first” and “doing the right thing” are at the foundation of these values – especially when it comes to helping those in need in the local community. Placon employees recently participated in […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, launched a new product as part of its popular Fresh n’ Clear GoCubes™ stock food packaging line. The new 4-compartment, 24-ounce base, joins the already established product line, which launched in 2015, bringing style, versatility, and sustainability to a classic square container. Meeting the growing […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, will exhibit at the upcoming Pack Expo tradeshow in Las Vegas. The show, set for September 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the premier expo for packaging companies and professionals. Over 30,000 attendees, including 5,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries will […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, has launched its newest product as part of its HomeFresh® stock food packaging line. The HomeFresh Entrée containers bring a new modern look and unsurpassed functionality to hot meal offerings. Made from microwave-friendly polypropylene, the new containers easily go from the store to the kitchen […]
Placon’s first Design Center of Excellence located in Madison, WI, is now open. Several customers have already taken advantage of the opportunity to visit the space and collaborate. “The space is impressive and my customer was very happy with the outcome of the meeting. We were able to discuss all requirements of the project efficiently,” […]
The Plastics Academy has announced the selection of six new members to be posthumously inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on May 4, 2017 during the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) 2017 Spring National Board Meeting Palm Beach, Fla. “The Plastics Hall of Fame inductees recognize individuals who have […]
Placon introduces new brand strategy at Pack Expo in Chicago, IL. “Over the years, we have acquired companies, maintained the company identity and gained additional brand names,” stated Theresa Pope, Marketing Director. “Externally and internally there was confusion on which division owned which and what to call each location.” The new brand strategy positions the […]
Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer for the food, retail and medical markets, is further reinforcing its leading position in the medical and retail markets with the acquisition of Brookdale Plastics. Brookdale is a privately held custom thermoformer based in Plymouth, MN. Founded in 1963, Brookdale’s 74,000 square feet of space […]
Barger, one of the leading custom medical device packaging designers and thermoformers in North America, has been honored with an Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) AmeriStar award in the medical device category. Judged by industry experts, the IOPP contest is regarded as one of the most prestigious packaging design competitions in North America. “The unique […]
MADISON, WI (April 29, 2016) – Placon, a North American designer and manufacturer of thermoformed and injection molded plastic packaging products mourns the loss of Founder and Chairman Tom Mohs, 77, weeks before the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company that began in a basement by a pioneering young engineer is today a prosperous, […]
The packaging design for the new men’s razor features a perforation that skirts the periphery of the PET blister pack for a refreshingly hassle-free way to open a package, no scissors required. An innovative designer, thermoformer and injection molder of plastic packaging for the retail, medical and food markets, Placon is proud to announce its […]
CEO Dan Mohs and new product development manager Megan Moore of Placon, a leading designer, thermoformer and recycler of plastic packaging products, will discuss the challenges and opportunities of designing sustainable plastic packaging with shelf appeal in an informative webinar titled: High Impact Packaging–Zero Waste by Design. More than ever, packaging companies have become integral […]
Boulder, CO. (July 13, 2015) – Justin’s, maker of naturally delicious, high-quality nut butters and organic peanut butter cups, today announced the launch of its Snack Pack product line. Packed in 100 percent recycled plastic, this new addition comes in three delicious nut butter and pretzel combinations and delivers the great taste and high-quality ingredients […]
Madison, WI. (June 29, 2015) – An innovative designer, thermoformer and injection molder of plastic packaging for the retail, medical and food markets, Placon is proud to announce its fourth Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) AmeriStar award win in three years. The IOPP competition honors excellence in packaging in a number of diverse areas from […]
MADISON, WI (April 7, 2015) – From its Fresh ‘n Clear™ line, Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, has launched its newest line of stock food packaging containers designed to give maximum versatility and more merchandising options than other stock thermoformed containers on the market. The GoCubes disposable plastic food packaging […]
MADISON, WI (April 7, 2015) – Selectables by Placon, a leading North American plastic packaging designer and manufacturer, is the newest line of sustainable food containers that have a custom packaging look with inserts that easily separate wet and dry foods for extended shelf life. Encouraging impulse sales, the containers highlight the most appealing, high-cost […]
MADISON, WI (March 24, 2015) – Discussing some of the difficulties its faced when recycling thermoforms, CEO Dan Mohs of Placon, a North American leader of plastic packaging for the food, retail and medical device markets, stated at this year’s SPI Recycling Tech Summit, that some of the challenges may be overstated. Thermoform recycling has […]
MADISON, WI (March 17, 2015) – Restaurants to supermarket deli’s will find the attraction in Placon’s newest Envisions plastic food packaging trays and lids. The black and clear FDA approved food containers are made from Placon’s EcoStar® post-consumer recycled (PCR), curbside collected PET bottles and thermoforms which contain a minimum of 30%, up to 100%, […]
MADISON, WI – Placon, a North American leader in the design and manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for the food, retail and medical device markets is pleased to announce the launch of its new, responsive EcoStar plastics website. New to the site is a PET 101 section that provides fun yet educational information geared towards […]
A leading medical and pharmaceutical packaging designer and manufacturer, Barger has proven its ability to meet strict international, as well as customer, quality management system (QMS) requirements with its recent ISO 13485 certification of its Elkhart, IN facility. Awarded by American Systems Registrar (ASR), the certification supplements Barger’s existing ISO 9001:2008 quality system which was […]
ELKHART, IN (OCTOBER 6, 2014) – The new BargerPkg.com site is all about the user. The easy to navigate, responsive site, renders easily on mobile devices and tablets with touch-friendly functionality. While the new design has a clean look, important to a company operating certified Class 8 clean rooms, it’s not “cold” thanks to the […]
Earning three Ameristar packaging awards in two years, Placon, an innovative designer and thermoformer of custom and stock packaging for the retail, medical and food markets, is continuing to earn high marks for its creative, economical and safe packaging designs. With a 20% overall reduction in the size of its footprint, the Hypertherm consumables’ packaging, […]
MADISON, WI (May 20, 2014) – Combining an eco-friendly recycled material and tamper-evident design with revealing package clarity, Placon, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of high-quality custom and stock plastic packaging, has combined market-driven features into its Crystal Seal reFresh packaging line. From fresh cut fruit and vegetables, sandwiches, cookies to single slices […]
MADISON, WI (May 1, 2014) – Placon, one of the leading custom and stock rigid thermoformed packaging designers and manufacturers in North America announced today that it is has completed the acquisition of privately-held, West Springfield, MA rigid plastic container manufacturer, Plastic Packaging Corporation. Founded in 1954 by Fred Weiss, Plastic Packaging Corporation (PPC) is […]
Placon, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of custom and stock thermoformed packaging, with an extensive line of recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) sheet, is proud to announce its participation in Wisconsin Department of National Resources’ (DNR) Green Tier program. Placon has a long history of environmental stewardship with numerous advancements in PET recycling. In […]
MADISON, WI (June 19, 2013) – Placon, a leading North American designer and thermoformer of custom plastic packaging for the retail, medical and food markets, with an extensive line of stock products and environmentally-friendly extruded PET sheet, was honored to receive two Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) AmeriStar awards for its Gillette Venus & Olay […]
MADISON, WI (May 17, 2013) – Placon, a leading North American designer and thermoformer of custom packaging for the retail, medical and food markets, with an extensive line of stock products and environmentally-friendly extruded PET sheet, has received a DuPont Gold Award for its innovative Gillette Venus & Olay package. “The DuPont Awards for Packaging […]
MADISON, WI (March 14, 2013) – Placon, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom and stock thermoformed food packaging products and recycled PET materials has redesigned its market-leading HomeFresh® Rotisserie Chicken Container to reduce its overall usage of petroleum-based resins. An industry staple, Placon’s patented 2-piece container has led the rotisserie chicken packaging […]
MADISON, WI (May 14, 2013) – Manufactured with EcoStar® food-safe recycled PET, Placon, a leading North American designer and thermoformer of custom and stock food packaging, is proud to introduce its new Fresh ‘n Clear™ plastic catering tray and bowl line at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago. The sleek black, crush […]
MADISON, WI (April 16, 2013) – Especially designed to incorporate safety and sustainability in one package, Placon’s new Crystal Seal® Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers are 100% recyclable with a patent-pending feature that helps minimize the potential of food tampering. The Tamper-Evident containers by Placon, a leading North American designer and thermoformer of custom and […]
ELKHART, IN (March 26, 2013) – With large potential cost savings seen in terms of capital investment, warehousing space and internal resources, Barger, a turnkey designer and manufacturer of complete medical device and component packaging systems, has turned single thermoformed clamshells into universal packaging housing hundreds of SKUs for a number of customers. In this […]
MADISON, WI (March 21, 2013) – Pushing beyond industry standards in packaging design and sustainability is nothing new for Placon, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom and stock thermoformed products as well as recycled PET extruded sheet. In this month’s Plastics Technology feature article “Sheet Operation Closes Loop on PET Recycling”, the […]
MADISON, WI (February 15, 2013) – Continuing to expand and enhance its food packaging lines, Placon, a top US thermoformer of custom and stock food containers, retail and medical device packaging as well as recycled PET materials, announced that it is currently rolling out its new anti-fog lid technology on its entire line of PET […]
MADISON, WI (October 30, 2012) – Placon, a leading US thermoformer of custom and stock retail and food, medical packaging products as well as recycled PET materials, unveiled its new corporate rebranding effort for its medical division at Pack Expo 2012. Effective immediately, all Placon medical will be marketed under the Barger™ (formerly referred to […]
MADISON, WI (October 23, 2012) – With time being a precious commodity in most households today, the convenience of purchasing pre-cut fruits and veggies is a given. Placon, a top 20 US thermoformer of custom and stock food, retail and medical device packaging as well as recycled PET materials is continuing to meet consumers’ demands […]
MADISON, WI (October 5, 2012) – Placon, a major designer and manufacturer of custom and stock food, retail and medical device packaging products as well as recycled PETE materials, was recently honored with a Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division Award in the Roll-Fed Thin-Gauge category for its Evolutions Deli containers. The award was […]
MADISON, WI (September 28, 2012) – Placon, a top 20 US thermoformer of thin-gauge rigid plastic packaging according to Plastics News, will be showcasing and discussing one of its most innovative packaging projects to date at this year’s Pack Expo event. The package, created for a Fortune 100 client, represents some of the most unique […]
MADISON, WI (August 23, 2012) – EcoStar, a Placon® company, is continuing to make headway in the recycling and production of quality RPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) thermoform flake and extruded PET sheet. The 70,000 sq ft EcoStar facility is dedicated to recycling PETE by reclaiming both plastic bottles and thermoforms and turning them into premium […]
MADISON, WI (May 18, 2012) – With the growing demand for deli containers manufactured with recycled content, Placon Corporation of Madison, WI now offers Evolutions™, a new line of environmentally responsible deli containers that feature tamper-evident lids with tight-fitting, high performance seals assuring maximum product freshness. The Evolutions deli line features easy open/easy close recyclable […]
MADISON, WI (November 1, 2011) – Placon Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin announces the acquisition of Barger Packaging, Inc., a thermoform manufacturer of packaging for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. With the acquisition, family-owned Placon becomes one of the top three medical thermoformers in the U.S. “Barger has a strong reputation in the industry for its […]
MADISON , WI (May 9, 2011) In response to a growing demand for food-grade plastic containers made with recycled material, Placon Corporation of Madison, WI now offers Dimensions™ Bakery, a complete line of bakery containers with up to 100% post-consumer recycled content and exceptional clarity. The crystal clear EcoStar food-grade Recycled PET in the Dimensions […]
FITCHBURG, WI (May 4, 2011)—Placon Corporation, a thermoformer and plastic sheet extruder, announces the opening of its EcoStar® closed-loop recycling facility. Placon becomes one of the first thermoforming companies in the food and consumer packaging industry to implement its own in-house recycling to process post-consumer bottles as well as thermoforms. With this new 70,000 square […]
Madison, Wisconsin, January 3, 2011 — Placon today announced that it has obtained certification to ISO 14001:2004, the international standard that specifies a process for controlling and improving an organization’s environmental performance. Awarded by BSI Management System, one of the world’s largest certification bodies, for Placon’s environmental management system, this ISO 14001 certification covers all […]
MADISON, WI (October 7, 2010) Placon Corporation of Madison, WI recently introduced the Ecostar® HB 4000, a high barrier food-grade PET. What does this mean to retailers? Extended shelf life resulting in considerable cost savings, and the ability to recycle with no negative impact on the recycling stream. Ecostar® HB 4000 is a unique, multi-layer […]
FITCHBURG, WI (May 12, 2010) – Placon Corporation, a thermoformer and plastic sheet extruder, announced today that it will construct a closed-loop recycling facility to grind and wash post-consumer bottles and thermoforms for processing into its EcoStar™ sheet products. The company is reducing the total carbon footprint by bringing the material supply chain closer to […]
Madison, WI (Feb. 1, 2010) — Placon Corporation, a plastic extruder and thermoformer, officially announces the launch of their new website, www.ecostarplastics.com. Since the introduction of EcoStar™ extruded rollstock in 2008, Placon has seen considerable growth and interest in its line of PET packaging materials. There are currently seven different PET materials available and depending […]
MADISON, WI (October 5, 2009) Placon Corporation of Madison, WI has introduced several new bowl sizes and lid options in its Fresh ‘n Clear™ line of products for the foodservice market. For attractive and stackable displays of deli foods, salads, fruits and similar items, the company has designed a new 32-ounce shallow bowl. With a […]
MADISON, WI (Oct 5, 2009) Since the introduction of EcoStar™ packaging and extruded rollstock in 2008, Placon Corporation of Madison, WI has seen considerable growth and interest in its line of RPET eco-friendly packaging materials. Across multiple markets-including food, retail, and medical-many companies are opting for eco-friendly packaging in response to consumer and retailer demands. […]
MADISON, WI – (October 5, 2009) Through the ongoing efforts of Placon Corporation over the past seven years, nearly one billion discarded plastic bottles have been diverted from landfills. For reference, that many bottles would fill about 7,300 average-sized homes from floor to ceiling. The company’s EcoStar™ line of products is largely responsible for this […]
MADISON, WI (June 5, 2009) Placon Corporation of Madison, WI has implemented EcoStar™, a food-grade RPET, into its lines of food packaging. Using this base RPET material created by Placon, the company’s lines of food containers now address environmental concerns with no compromises in quality, safety, or durability. EcoStar™ RPET, a multi-layer sheet with a […]
MADISON, WI (June 5, 2009) Placon Corporation of Madison, WI has introduced EcoStar™ PC50 and HS 1000 Medical Packaging, an environmental packaging solution for healthcare providers. As secondary packaging for medical products, these two materials are ideal options for environmentally conscious packaging of medical devices, products, and diagnostic equipment. Hospitals, clinics, dental offices, and other […]