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Witko goes PVC-free with corn-based, compostable EarthFirst® PLA film WOLCOTT, IND., September 18, 2006 - - As consumers and retailers look for more earth-friendly packaging options, Witko, Inc., has introduced a high impact, PVC-free package that may soon have corn futures buzzing on the Chicago Mercantile.

The new pack is called EcoStretch™, a “next generation” carded package that provides maximum shelf appeal and point-of-purchase impact by combining a printed die-cut card with a fully compostable corn-based film called EarthFirst® PLA film. Produced by Plastic Suppliers, EarthFirst PLA film delivers the clarity consumer products companies, retailers and consumers demand; is PVC-free and when composted, breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.

Click for a preview of our EcoStretch ad that will be appearing in the July/August issue of Package Design magazine


Witko’s “Easy Tear” Opening Feature Is the Perfect Solution for Seniors and Others Who Need Easy-open Packaging

Witko’s Stretch Pak is sought after by companies because it provides a superior presentation of their product. However, packaging can be a challenge for some to open. Seniors, people with arthritis, and even some younger people need Easy Open features.

Recognizing the opportunity for “user friendly” packaging, Witko developed the patented Easy Open feature for Stretch Pak. The package’s card and film are perforated in register to make it easy to tear open the card and remove the product. Even with the Easy Open perforation, Witko’s Stretch Pak retains the tamper evident benefit. Even though the Easy Open feature adds little cost to the overall package, it delivers tremendous value to companies marketing products to seniors and others with physical limitations in terms of user convenience and is an important point of differentiation.