us &ndash the 28millimeter xtralok mini® s closure developed by the closure systems international csi, indianapolis, ind., reduces resin consumption above 10 percent compared to its predecessor. this is aimed for carbonated soft drink bottles carrying volumes ranging from 250 millilitres to 3 litres. the shortheight design provides extreme carbon dioxide retention, secure tamper evidence, enhanced impact resistance and ease of opening. the packaging security is maximized by a patented bead behind the wing tamper band. clint rush is global marketing manager for carbonated soft drinks at csi. he mentioned that almost all aspects of the closure were very vigilantly evaluated, and to yield substantial material reductions, selected areas were reengineered &ndash with no give up in performance. on a common truckload order, the savings of material will account over 4,000 pounds of plastic. this obviously leads to significantly less plastic in the packaging, and a reduced carbon footprint. on the volume range that bottling customers use on a yearly basis, this advance closure offers impressive economic and environmental sustainability improvements. rush explains that the closure provides numerous knurl pattern options to provide improved consumer ergonomics, by being easier to close and open, along with providing the uppermost safety. a worldwide network of technical service personnel accelerates bottling line conversion. according to rush, bottlers can speedily adopt the latest lightweight closure with minimal adjustments. source of information httpwww.worldpackagingnews.com201207lightweightedcapfitsshortheightcarbonat…
