Sustainable Extrusion & Fabrication Techniques

As retailers seek ways to reduce the energy used and waste produced across the supply chain, Eastman highlights techniques for sustainable fabrication of point-of-purchase displays and in-store fixtures manufactured with Eastman Spectar™ copolyester.

During the extrusion process, Eastman uses 3.5 times less energy than acrylic (PMMA). Eastman Spectar copolyester is manufactured without bisphenol-A (BPA), halogen, lead and mercury. Combining these inherent attributes with sustainable extrusion and fabrication processes further decreases the environmental footprint of displays manufactured using Spectar.

Eastman offers several advantages to enhance the eco-profile of point-of-purchase displays and in-store fixtures manufactured with Spectar; downgauging - translates into material savings by enabling it to be downgauged up to 20 percent compared to acrylic without sacrificing durability; thermoforming - design flexibility allows retailers to create intricate shapes for fixtures and displays, especially when the material is thermoformed. This process contributes to an energy savings of up to 20 percent; regrinding - reintroducing re-ground Spectar trim scrap into a virgin stream results in material savings without sacrificing the material’s inherent physical and visual properties.

For more information, contact Lucy Stewart, Eastman Chemical Company, P.O. Box 431, Kingsport, TN 37662, 423-229-4229, E-mail: lstewart@eastman.com, Web: www.eastman.com/spectar.