PROCAP Hoboken NV succeeded in finalizing new office building and warehouse (phase l) as part of the overall plan to double its footprint by end of 2014. Focus in phase II mainly is on increasing available production m² as well as a more efficient and effective overall flow.

In this period of transition, PROCAP guarantees continuity in supply together with consistent product quality.

A future-ready agro chemical closure with unique snap TE band, compatible with a wide variety of applicable liners and for a broad range of container neck designs (63 ASTM), that provides a secure seal, fully meeting UN testing requirements for agro chemicals.

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Product

• two versions; PROSNAP 16 (wide rib) and PROSNAP 18 (small rib)
• a closure to suit all › 2 liter capacity containers in HDPE/Co-ex/PET
• reliable and patented TE band design
• compatible with wide variety of applicable liners providing a reliable seal

Flexibility

• easy implementation due to standard overall dimensions
• suitable for HDPE/Co-ex/PET packaging of powders and liquids
• high compatibility with larger variations on neck ring diameters
• broad range of liners (IHS and/or PE foam)

Light(er) weight closure

• 18.00g (PROSNAP 18) and 18.60g (PROSNAP 16)

Protection & safety

• compliant with UN guidelines for chemical resistance and mechanical tests
• high resistance to stress cracking
• safe handling on automatic capping equipment
• total protection of your product 

Capping line efficiency & compatibility

• sorter: centrifuge and waterfall type
• screwing: cone or jaw system

Branding

• colours to suit
• easy printing on top of closure

End User

Convenience

• easy opening by low(er) opening torque
• improved cutter provides easy cutting of IHS liner
• improved grip by special design of ribs

Confidence and safety

• reliable seal keeps product secure for transportation of dangerous goods
• easy product recognition via colours and printing

Visible tampering

• TE band bridges break when unscrewing the closure to show evidence of tampering
• TE band drops down when bridges are broken

All PROCAP facilities are ISO 14001 certified and comply with BRC/IoP Global Standards for Packaging. This is particularly crucial for the solutions we provide for food such as for infant milk manufacturers, a sector in which we are a market leader. Our facilities also conform to the hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) preventative approach to food safety.

Move opens gateway to extend business to Germany, Scandinavia and Poland.

It was in a most relaxed, though still studious, atmosphere that the brand new training session for our profession was held a few days ago: Plastic injection.

The participants from France, Germany, Switzerland and Spain were able not only to acquire comprehensive theoretical training but also to supplement their new skills with a detailed presentation of the new R&D test centre and the adjoining product testing laboratory as well as with a full visit of the PROCAP Messia-sur-Sorne production unit.

This tool is intended for novices wishing to understand plastic injection in greater detail.

The course will be made available to our main clients and, following this success, new sessions will be offered in the very near future. For more information, contact us.

New plant to expand customer base and PROCAP’s offerings in the region.

Early this year, PROCAP initiated it’s Customer Training Days concept. A first & second session was held in January of this year introducing customers to ‘A general Training in Plastic Closures’. The purpose of this training is to give our customers more insight into PROCAP and it’s expertise to develop, produce & sell plastic caps and closure systems with excellent and total service. PROCAP was very happy to welcome customers such as LESIEUR, AQUARIUS, JUVASA, CARGILL, MONSANTO, NESTLE, LACTALIS, and MC CORMICK. Additional training sessions will be organized in the near future. For more information, contact us.

UNITED CAPS sets a new standard in the beverages segment with the launch of its new 28-1881 PROSPARK closure for the full range of beverages in PET bottles: from still waters to high carbonated soft drinks (CSD).

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Product

• one closure covers full beverage range (from still to high-sparkling) up to 8.5g/l CO2
• suitable for bottled waters as organoleptic resin is used

Lightweight closure

• 2.0g

Flexibility

• easy implementation thanks to standard closure dimensions
• wide seal angle

Safety, reliable and efficient closure assurance

• BSDA compliant
• high stress-cracking resistant resin used

Capping line efficiency

• number of crooked caps below 1/20,000
• outer mark to master the quality of the sealing

Capping line compatibility

• sorter: centrifuge and waterfall type
• screwing: cone or jaw system

Brand reinforcement

• easy printing on the top of the closure
• wide range of standard colours available

End User

Convenience

• easy opening by low opening torque
• special design of ribs/grooves offers improved grip

Confidence and safety

• closure will not burst open during opening, even under high pressure
• BSDA compliant

First-opening guarantee

• TE band bridges break before seal is lost
• TE band drops down when bridges are broken

UNITED CAPS is introducing a comprehensive, standard product line for the (still) bottled water segment (29/25 neck finish). The line includes the 29/25 PROSPRING sports cap and the 29/25 PROGRIP traditional flat cap.

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Flexibility

• no constraints re preform choice
  (reliable TE band with or without optional step)

Capping line efficiency

• number of crooked caps below 1/10,000

Capping line compatibility

• sorter: centrifuge and waterfall type
• screwing: cone or jaw system

Lightweight closure

• 3.0g

Easy recyclability

• mono-piece (one resin only)

End User

Ease-of-use

• one-hand opening (TE tab/dust cover)
• advanced hinge feature
• soft opening
• easy to find TE tab

 Convenience

• dust cover opens in more than 180º angle
• ‘click’ feedback for closed/open dust cover position
• ergonomic shape of thumb tab
• TE tab remains attached to closure after opening

 First-opening guarantee

• TE band bridges break before losing the seal
• drop of TE band when bridges are broken
• deformation of TE tab after first opening

UNITED CAPS is introducing a comprehensive, standard product line for the (still) bottled water segment (29/25 neck finish). The line includes the 29/25 PROSPRING sports cap and the 29/25 PROGRIP traditional flat cap.

Filler

Flexibility

• no constraints re preform choice
• (reliable TE band with or without optional step)
• easy implementation for standard cap dimensions

Capping line efficiency

• number of crooked caps below 1/10,000 

Capping line compatibility

• sorter: centrifuge and waterfall type
• screwing: cone or jaw system 

Lightweight closure

• 1.3g

End User

Convenience

• easy opening by low opening torque
• special design of ribs/grooves offers improved grip

First-opening guarantee

• TE band bridges break before losing the seal
• drop of TE band when bridges are broken