Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re Vitop® tap
31 May 2018 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
TIDMSKG
31 May, 2018
Smurfit Kappa hits impressive milestone with 4 billionth Vitop®
tap
Smurfit Kappa, global provider of innovative Bag-in-Box®
packaging solutions, has produced its 4 billionth Vitop® tap.
The Vitop® tap occupies the No. 1 position in the world for wine
taps and has revolutionised the Bag-in-Box® system. The Vitop® tap
quickly grew in popularity due to its tamper-proof design and high
oxygen barrier which provide extended shelf life and product
freshness.
Tests on the Vitop® tap have revealed it to have a leak rate of
just 1 in 5 million, a key contributor to its industry-leading
position. To reach such high standards, each tap is individually
tested under rigorous quality control standards. Ease of use has
also contributed to its global appeal as it requires little effort
to obtain a regular flow rate and is self-closing.
Didier Pontcharraud, CEO of [Smurfit Kappa] Vitopsaid: "Vitop®
stands out for its reliability, service and dynamism. There is only
one tap that can claim an almost zero leak rate and thanks to our
team working with great expertise, skill and passion, we can offer
an excellent product, every day and throughout every part of the
world."
The impressive milestone was reached in its state-of-the-art
plant in Alessandria, Italy. Since its invention, Vitop® has
successfully branched out to offer a range of complementary
products including the Bag-in-Box® connector, Bag-in-Box® handles
and Hydrotap, Vitop® Compact.
Smurfit Kappa occupies the leadership position for Bag-in-Box®
solutions in Europe.
ENDS
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading
providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with
around 46,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites
across 35 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our proactive team we relentlessly use our extensive
experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up
opportunities for our customers. We collaborate with
forward-thinking customers by sharing superior product knowledge,
market understanding and insights in packaging trends to ensure
business success in their markets. We have an unrivalled portfolio
of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with our
market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits
of our integration, with optimal paper design, logistics,
timeliness of service, and our packaging plants sourcing most of
their raw materials from our own paper mills.
Our products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably,
improve the environmental footprint of our customers.
Follow us on Twitter at @smurfitkappa and on LinkedIn at
'Smurfit Kappa'.
About Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box®
Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box® provides flexible packaging solutions
for liquid and semi-liquid products in the food and industrial
sectors, meeting cost constraints and new environmental
regulations. With its eight factories throughout the world, Smurfit
Kappa Bag-in-Box® is the European leader for Bag-in-Box® solutions
and its Vitop® tap is number one worldwide for wine taps.
www.smurfitkappa.com
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