manteno, il, april 09, 2015 247pressrelease zippak will feature a range of resealable solutions designed to elevate package performance and meet the specific needs of pet food producers, brands, as well as consumers and their petsat petfood forum 2015, kansas city convention center, kansas city, mo, april 2729, booth 205. elevating flexible packaging performance accurately summarizes the advantages of the resealable solutions that zippak , the global leader in zipper technology, will be featuring at petfood forum 2015.enhanced sensory feedback, improved dispensing, easeofuse, better access to package contents and a more secure reseal are among the benefits evident in the zipper solutions that will be on display this year. taking a holistic approach to resealable technology, zippak will present proven zipper solutions that bring value to converters, packagers, brands and pet owners alike. all zippak resealable closures on display can be easily incorporated into brands marketed in both flexible standup and pillowpouches, and in a broad range of sizes, configurations and materials. zippak resealable solutions on display at petfood forum 2015 sensus sensory feedback fasteners sensus is the first in the zippak family of resealable closures called sensory feedback fasteners. they feature performance characteristics that appeal to a consumer&39s sense of sound, sight, smell or touch.the sensus reclosure profile is specifically designed to create a tactile bumping sensation and audible clicking noise when the zipper is opened or resealed. these tactile and audible prompts provide consumers complete assurance that their flexible package has firmly been sealed, and alert pets, with a heightened sense of sound, that it&39s time to eat. vector a selfmating resealable closure, vector represents a distinct and easytouse alternative to traditional zipper profiles. it is an ideal closure for a wide range of pet products thanks to a resealable matrix pattern that is easier to align and has superior airseal capabilities, when compared to other closures.vector also delivers a more vivid tactile response, assuring consumers of a tight seal upon opening, closing, and storage of a flexible packaged pet food. pour & lok pour & lok is a resealable packaging solution that combines easy opening with pour spout functionality. a presstoclose, foldable zipper is preapplied to film in the side gusset, creating a partial opening that forms the package&39s easytouse resealable pour spout, allowing for messfree and more exact pet food dispensing by consumers. presstoclose doublezip double zipper the doublezip , a popular and proven solution in the zippak presstoclose family of resealable closures, provides consumers with an easy way to achieve a complete seal with every use of a pet food product.extensive research indicates that consumers prefer doublezip over packages with standard single track zippers, for its secure seal, easy resealing functionality, and enhanced seal strength that guarantees package integrity and product freshness during storage and throughout use. zippak pet product specialists at petfood forum 2015 petfood forum attendees will have the opportunity to meet with margaret angelovich, western region sales manager, and zippak sales managers grace engebretsen and howie johnson. all have extensive experience in the pet products market, having worked closely with pet product converters, manufacturers, and brands that have introduced packaging with resealable zippak closures.as part of a global entity, these zippak executives will offer visitors a unique perspective on flexible packaging trends and technology advancements impacting the pet food market in both mature and emerging markets throughout the world. media appointments zippak is scheduling media appointments at petfood forum 2015, booth 205. to meet with one of the zippak resealable pet product specialists at the show, please contact ilena dellaventura at idellaventura@delianet.com or call 9085349044. about zippak zippak, a division of illinois tool works, inc. itw, is a global leader in resealable packaging innovations. the company helps consumer product companies build brand preference through convenient, branddifferentiating packaging that preserves product freshness. zippak produces zipper applicators and technologies to serve original equipment manufacturers, converters, and packagers worldwide. zippak has headquarters in manteno, illinois and operates seven worldclass production facilities strategically located around the globe.for more information about zippak&39s packaging innovations, please visit www.zippak.com. for press information from zippak, please contact ilena dellaventura delia associates t 908.534.9044 e idellaventura@delianet.com for more information about illinois tool works itw, please contact alison s. donnelly director of communications, investor relations itw 155 harlem avenue glenview, il 60025 t 2246617427 e adonnelly@itw.com w www.itw.com
