Packaging
An Ideal Addition
Wednesday 07. May 2008 - OYSTAR Packaging Technologies Acquires MAP Systems
OYSTAR Packaging Technologies based in Davenport, Iowa (USA) announces the acquisition of MAP Systems, a division of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. in Illinois (USA). This includes the equipment and customer base of MAP Systems, as well as all intellectual property rights, usage rights, copyrights and patents associated with its technologies. OYSTAR Packaging Technolo-gies is a subsidiary of OYSTAR. The Process & Packaging Group headquartered in Germany, which was formerly the packaging machinery division of IWKA AG.
“The acquisition of MAP Systems is a further step in the double strategy of OYSTAR Holding of pursuing both internal and external growth. Its modified-atmosphere packaging technology also ideally supplements our portfolio of solutions,” stated Wolf-Dieter Bau-mann, CEO of OYSTAR Holding.
The merging of OYSTAR Packaging Technologies and MAP Sys-tems creates a primary packaging solutions provider specializing in packaging line integration. The patented technology of MAP Sys-tems (MAP = modified atmosphere packaging) is based on introduc-ing very specific, nonharmful streams of inert or active gases into the product and its primary package. The further-developed, pat-ented from MAP Systems is far superior to conventional methods.
It is primarily used with food packages such as cans, jars, bottles, vials, pouches, bags, trays, etc. The objective is to maintain fresh-ness and extend the products shelf life beyond the levels that are attainable with conventional packaging methods. This can provide the processor with a significant ROI, allowing it to expand its distri-bution and win a greater market share.
“Modified atmosphere packaging is not new in the industry. How-ever, the emphasis on longer shelf life has spread to a variety of products in an effort to eliminate food additives,” said Barry Shoul-ders, President & CEO of Packaging Technologies. “Our strategy has been and will be to offer primary packaging equipment that adds value for our customers products. Increased shelf life, regional distribution and less food additives are all essential in todays com-petitive marketplace.”