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Class Plastics’ Quality Assurance System is designed to ensure our containers are manufactured to meet both our customers’ and regulatory requirements. At Class Plastics, our mission is to provide packaging that gives ultimate value to our customers. To do this, we have developed rigorous quality assurance systems to ensure our containers are manufactured to meet…
Read MoreHow We Minimize Our Carbon Footprint
As a responsible steward of our earth’s natural resources, Class Plastics is proud of our achievements in minimizing our carbon footprint and improving environmental outcomes for all. Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions, specifically carbon dioxide, of a given activity. Throughout the years, it has been an important measure of the…
Read MoreClass Plastics: Our New Silos
Class Plastics’ newly installed silos provide a great storage solution for our increasing product demand. This significant investment enabled us to lower our production costs, maximise our productivity and maintain the high quality of our raw materials. Storage plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. As a leading manufacturer and distributor of rigid plastic…
Read MoreClass Plastics: Solar Energy Use – Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Class Plastics is committed to being a responsible steward of the environment. As large energy users, we are continuously looking for ways to conserve energy and reduce environmental impacts. Image courtesy of Beon Energy Solutions Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA) In 2017, Class Plastics, with support from Beon Energy Solutions, signed an Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA),…
Read MoreDebunking Some Common Misconceptions about HDPE Containers
Whilst much has been said about the benefits of HDPE, a lot of people shy away from using it because of misconceptions regarding the use of plastic. Here, we will be debunking some of these myths about HDPE and describe how Class Plastics continuously innovates our products to provide better solutions to our customer. When…
Read MoreQuality Testing Our Containers
At Class Plastics, we have developed rigorous processes to continually improve product quality and ensure regulatory compliance. Our containers are manufactured using the highest quality FDA certified materials, and our testing regime ensures that all our containers are both reliable and guaranteed to last. Delivering excellence in product performance and service is paramount to Class…
Read MoreHigh Density Polyethylene – What Is It and Why We Use It?
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a plastic polymer made from petroleum. Known for its high strength-to-density ratio, it is the most widely used material in the manufacturing and packaging industry. What is HDPE? Polyethylene is the most common and widely produced plastic in the world. Because of its strength and flexibility, it is used to…
Read MoreBlow Molding – Why, What and How
Blow molding is the process of melting plastic and extruding it into a hollow tube, called a parison, where high pressure air is blown to mold the plastic into a desired shape. Blow molding is the process of melting plastic and extruding it into a hollow tube, called a parison, and injecting high pressure air…
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about our HPDE Containers
Class Plastics’ HDPE containers are specially designed for ease of transport with an increased packing capacity of up to 25% compared to other conventional containers. Other optional features include the “anti-glug neck”, for safe and quick pouring, and the “mono-layer barrier technology” from Baritainer to reduce permeability. HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is one of the most…
Read MoreWhat is a Baritainer (Barrier Technology)?
Class Plastics’ Baritainer uses monolayer barrier technology to decrease permeability compared to standard polyethylene containers, and is a cost-effective alternative to fluorination and metal containers. What is a Baritainer? Liquid stored in plastic containers produces moisture and sometimes even leaches out of the container. This is because gas molecules penetrate the surface of the…
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