Packaging

Intertape Polymer Group Unveils FlashpacTM Foam-In-Bag Protective Packaging

Thursday 04. December 2008 - Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ("Intertape" or the "Company"))(TSX:ITP)(NYSE:ITP) today announced that its iCushionTM Protective Packaging line has introduced FlashpacTM, the first of several line extensions.

FlashpacTM is a Foam-in-Bag protective cushion that produces form fit protective packaging material in a flash. Each FlashpacTM bag securely contains chemicals that are activated manually and, when mixed, form liquid polyurethane which quickly expands and solidifies to create custom-fit protection for a wide range of products. This application is perfect for packaging lines that require portability, packaging on demand, versatility in product dimensions, and maximum cushioning or blocking and bracing for valuable shipments. FlashpacTM bags expand up to 70 times their original volume and are generally lighter in weight than other paper and foam packaging. These bags thus consume less fuel and save on shipping costs. FlashpacTM addresses an estimated $25 million dollar market.

Shawn Nelson, Senior Vice President of Intertape’s Industrial division stated, “Flashpac allows us to expand our inside the box presence and complements the comprehensive line of packaging products manufactured and marketed by Intertape. The reliability and versatility of FlashpacTM offers consumers an efficient and economical packaging method to protect products of almost any size and weight.”