amcor rigid plastics has announced the development of unique hotfill polyethylene terephthalate pet containers which accept metal lug closures a first for the food packaging industry. the innovative technology allows the fitment of metal lug closures to blowandtrim 24oz hotfill containers. for the first time, consumers who are familiar with the look and quality feel of a glass jar with a metal lug closure can now enjoy the same quality and reassurance of the fresh pop of a metal lug closure on a lightweight, shatterproof pet jar. the enabling technology creates a paradigm shift for the food packaging industry from conventional glass with metal closures to plastic with metal closures, according to peter bates, amcors senior r&d engineer who worked closely on the technology. this is a unique solution which mimics glass in its acceptance of metal closures while also providing all the inherent benefits of plastics, said bates.source httpwww.amcor.comaboutusmediacentrenews282878331.html
