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North Kingstown, RI (July 27, 2004) - Toray Plastics (America), Inc. announces it will exhibit technologically advanced, value-added precision performance OPP and PET packaging films at PackExpo International 2004, booth N3225. Showcased technologies will include new Torayfan clear barrier OPP CB-P and CB-S films, and new ultra-thin, metallized OPP PCF-2. The company will also spotlight its Lumirror PET line, including lidding, heat sealable, clear barrier, and FDA-compliant, UV stabilized and filtering films. An announcement about additional new packaging technology will be made at the Toray Plastics (America), Inc. press conference to be held on Monday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. in room N427, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

"Converters and end users are demanding more from OPP and PET packaging films," says Eric Bartholomay, product development manager. "Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s technical and aesthetic advancements, including improved thermal, mechanical and optical properties, can help business grow, even in very competitive marketplace."

New Torayfan Clear Barrier OPP CB-P and CB-S films, made with proprietary resins, are non-coated and have greater strength, improved feel and equal moisture transmission rates compared to PVdC-coated films. Innovative Torayfan CB-S heat-sealable clear barrier film, and Torayfan CB-P non-sealable clear barrier film, designed specifically to replace PVdC-coated film, are ideal for packaging tortilla chips, extruded corn snacks, pork skins, crackers, cookies, oil-based confections and pet food and treats.

New, ultra-thin, puncture-resistant, metallized barrier PCF-2 OPP film provides exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier durability and improved economics over traditional foil. Converters and food manufacturers are able to create foil-free, aesthetically appealing, cost-effective, finished packets and stand-up pouches that have overall enhanced barrier durability. PCF-2 is now the preferred brand-building barrier packaging material for hot cocoa, seasoning, soup, rice, croutons, stuffing, dried cheese, powdered beverages, nutrition/energy drinks, and confections.

Among the variety of Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Lumirror brand PET films to be featured is the LumiLid heat-seal lidding product line. LumiLid provides a strong but peelable seal with superior adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. LumiLid is ideal for cap lining as well as for dairy, refrigerated/frozen entree, pharmaceutical, dry and wet snack, desert/fruit cup and industrial-sized applications. Other Lumirror PET products to be exhibited include clear barrier films, Barrilox alumina-coated films and PVdC-coated films.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for magnetic, industrial and capacitor applications, as well as flexible and rigid packaging. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high performance films. Annual sales exceed $9 billion, USD.

For more information about the OPP and PET films Toray Plastics (America), Inc. will exhibit at PackExpo International 2004, or the company's entire line of polyester and polypropylene films, contact Eric Bartholomay, product development manager, at eric.bartholomay@toraytpa.com. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500, telephone: 401-294-4511, fax 401-294-1480. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc. web site at www.TorayFilms.com