PET Packaging Technology

PET is a polymer which is enjoying substantial growth as a
packaging material - across global markets and for diverse
applications. The growth of PET into packaging, as a replacement
for glass, metal and other plastics materials, has been
extraordinary. No other rigid plastics packaging sector has
experienced the level of growth of PET bottles over the last 20
years. PET is now a commodity polymer competing directly with
polyethylene, polypropylene and styrenics in the markets for food
and beverage packaging, as well as for other products.

This book provides a one-stop source of reference for all
aspects of this important sector of the packaging industry. To our
knowledge, no similar book is presently available. Environmental
and recycling considerations are addressed in a special chapter.
Chapter authors have been drawn from the packaging industry or
sources close to the packaging industry.

The volume is directed at packaging technologists, those
involved in the design and development of packaging and those
responsible for specifying or purchasing packaging.