Interfilm Signs Distributor Agreement

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Interfilm Holdings Inc., a national value-added distributor of thin gauge plastic films, announced that it has signed a distributor agreement with NanoPack Inc. of Wayne, Pa. NanoPack has developed proprietary barrier coatings that substantially improve existing methods of creating clear barrier films used in packaging consumer products such as foods.

NanoPack’s patented NanoSeal™ enhances oxygen and aroma barriers and is adaptable to a variety of substrates and printing methods, while delivering environmental advantages. Additionally, NanoSeal can reduce the cost of traditional barrier packaging structures.

“NanoPack’s products provide a proprietary and elegant solution for many barrier film applications and we expect these films to be quickly adopted in the market,” according to Donnie Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Interfilm.

NanoPack, which began research in 2005, became operational in late 2008. The agreement provides Interfilm with NanoPack’s distribution rights within the United States and Canada for three years.

“Interfilm represents a viable and economical means of covering the market with a staff of experienced and highly motivated experts,” explained Howard Kravitz, president and chief executive officer of NanoPack. “This addition to our existing sales force allows us to blanket the market in a manner that is timely and effective.”

Production advantages for NanoSeal include performance and economic improvements. In addition, NanoSeal’s environmental benefits consist of improved gas barrier properties while using up to 90 percent less material. The use of NanoSeal also eliminates the free chlorine inherent in other barrier coatings thereby solving related processing and disposal hazards. NanoSeal coatings can be re-ground for re-use, and NanoSeal coatings will biodegrade when disposed. Technical details about NanoSeal are at http://www.nanopackinc.com/pdfs/NanoSealWhitePaperv-March09.pdf

“We are thrilled to have a partner such as NanoPack. We believe their unique capabilities will allow us to provide stronger-performing, more economical and greener solutions to our customers’ needs,” explained Thompson.