CROWN Speciality Plastics Europe Introduces Synthetic Cork Spirit Stoppers for Improved Performance, Custom Branding

PHILADELPHIA, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CROWN Speciality Plastics Europe, an affiliate of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown), today introduced its advanced synthetic stoppers to the wine and spirits markets, giving bottlers a vastly improved alternative to traditional cork stoppers.

"Synthetic stoppers have distinct advantages over traditional cork products," says David McFadyen, Key Account Director, CROWN Speciality Plastics Europe. "With these stoppers, there is no risk of product taint, no dust, and no glue. The frustration that comes with crumbling or broken corks is also eliminated."

The top plate of the stopper can be custom molded with colors and logos to enhance brand image and recognition. Because there is no deterioration over time, synthetic stoppers also ensure product integrity and a very long shelf life. Shank diameters have been designed to suit either a 17.5-mm or 18.5-mm glass bore.

CROWN's synthetic stoppers are constructed from three pieces, incorporating a polystyrene top plate and housing with a shank composed of EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate). The shank is ribbed to lock into corresponding ribbing on the inside of the closure housing to ensure consistent, reliable opening and access to product.

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its affiliated companies, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA.

SOURCE Crown Holdings, Inc.