Introducing the First Industrial Production Ready Injection Molded Tubes with In-Mold-Label

"We have invested heavily in the development of automation of this IML system. We are now ready to run productions with superior quality than conventional tubes." Stated Alfred Choi, General Manager of Viva Healthcare.

Aug 17 2011 --- Topline Products will unveil an exciting new plastic tube at HBA . Injection molded IML (In-Mold-Label) tubes have been in development for several years. "We are pleased to announce that Viva Healthcare and Topline Products have formed strategic alliance to introduce this revolutionary tube to the market. We are now ready for mass production of this tube." said Charles Chang, President of Topline Products. The monthly capacity is 1.8 million tubes per machine, and there are plans to install 10 machines by the end of this year. Additional capacity will be available for dedicated runs. The tubes will be produced in two plants strategically located in Canada and China.

"We have invested heavily in the development of automation of this IML system. We are now ready to run productions with superior quality than conventional tubes." Stated Alfred Choi, General Manager of Viva Healthcare. "The gravure printed labels combined with EVOH or aluminum foil barrier offer great shelf impact and excellent product protection properties, all at very competitive cost." Added Charles Chang.

In addition to the exceptional visual impact of the tubes, the new IML tubes are eco friendly and have a recycling code of 5. IML produces a lighter weight tube compared to traditional tubes (as it uses less resin), fewer CO2 emissions as the tube is made from polypropylene material, saves energy in the conversion process and creates and less waste.