Better demand for Octal’s new PET packaging

Muscat: Continuing to set international standards and lead the world in the development of ground-breaking products for high-quality PET (polyethylene terephthalate) packaging, Salalah-based Octal has unveiled two major additions to its cutting-edge portfolio.
The latest products include innovative PET packaging for yogurt and dairy products and modified PET for the cups, straws, lids, and cutlery used throughout the food service industry.
Providing unmatched performance during manufacturing, enhanced strength for durability throughout their life cycle, and unrivalled versatility in their applications, the next-generation duo has attracted an unprecedented level of interest and advance orders for 50,000 tonnes have already been placed.
As with all Octal products, these two fully-recyclable and cost-efficient packaging solutions are manufactured with patented technology and are the result of energy-efficient and environmental-friendly production methods that prioritise the responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Commenting on the two unique PET applications, Nicholas Barakat, chief executive officer of Octal said: “These breakthrough products have been developed as a result of Octal’s on-going commitment to innovation which, together with our technology-focused approach to manufacturing, enables us to compete from Salalah on a global basis.”
“Octal’s DNA is conceived from the idea that sustained growth of ‘clear rigid packaging’ requires a strategic investment in capacity, proprietary technology and innovation, with the environment always being of primary concern. Today, OCTAL leads the industry in the production of PET, the preferred packaging material of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, and the first choice of consumer goods businesses,” he added.
With an eco-conscious ultra-modern purpose-built four plant operation in Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United States, Octal is the world’s preeminent PET packaging company, approaching sales of $1 billion. Its large scale production facilities, innovative products, and global reach are assisting ever greater numbers of customers around the world convert wholesale to its fully-recyclable and economically-efficient PET solutions.
As demand for Octal products continues to increase, the company is currently positioned to grow in the United States, the Middle East, South America and Asia, where, in alliance with converting partners, it is accelerating its growth towards a global footprint.