Leading the way in the ultimate bottling choice for the future
BC Plastics specialises in the marketing of revolutionised polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers for the South African wine and beverage industry. These special PET bottles are manufactured in South Africa by Alplas Plastics, a leading and well known manufacturer using local expertise.
Through innovation and cutting-edge technology BC Plastics are changing the face of bottling offering unheard environmental and quality benefits to producers, bottlers and customers.
A revolutionary active oxygen scavenger is the innovative technology that makes the PET containers so efficient in significantly decreasing oxygen permeability, thus prolonging shelf life.
Characteristics
The oxygen scavenger binds oxygen permanently within the bottle wall and bound oxygen cannot enter the wine.
The monolayer construction allows for greater design freedom, while providing a highly cost effective barrier packaging solution.
Available in 1 liter, 750ml, 375ml, 250ml and 187ml, as well as in various designs and colours. (1.5 liter under development)
Bottle design can be cutomized, personalized and embossed.
Advantages
A uniquely functional container.
Beverage protection from UV light.
Keeping beverages looking and tasting fresh.
Unbreakable, re-sealable, recyclable and lighter in weight for reduced transportation costs and municipal solid waste.
Environmentally friendly alternative to glass.
Reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Potentially reduce shipping weight by 42%.
Produces 50%-60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than glass throughout its life cycle.
Supports socially ethical production methods and a greater overall sense of ‘consumer awareness’.
Guaranteed to enhance the overall quality of a brand.
Certification for a shelf life of at least 12 months.