Intertape Polymer Group Offers Water-activated Packaging Tape Solution to Bond Recycled Fiber Cartons

MONTREAL, QUEBEC and BRADENTON, FLORIDA -- Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ("IPG" or the "Company") one of the North American manufacturer of all four adhesive types of carbon sealing tapes, has a water-activated packaging tape solution that can help reduce product damage or theft, and offer tamper evidence.

"Water-activated tape, in general, bonds instantly to virgin and recycled fiber cartons and offers the most secure adhesive tape closure system available in market today" explained Ray Vales. IPG Corporate VP Sales. "Red Alert MD adds invaluable security and peace-of-mind when shipping costly merchandise."

Red Alert MD is a printed water-activated tape with reinforced fiber strands laminated between the top and bottom layers of the tape. If a shipment has been tampered and someone tries to remove the tape, it will leave a visible red bottom layer behind to alert the intended recipient of attempted pilferage or theft.

In addition to providing a measure of security, Red Alert MD is also strippable. There is no need for the recipient to use a knife or box cutter to open the carton and potentially damage the top layer of contents inside. Simply peel off the top portion of the tape and use a finger to break the red layer underneath.

"Theres nothing more frustrating than when product gets damaged by box cutting knives used to open shipments, which occurs quite a bit in the food and retail clothing industry," stated Vales. "Our Central brand Red Alert MD water-activated tape offers a great two-fold solution."

About Intertape Polymer Group

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, specialized polyolefin films, woven fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Bradenton, Florida, the Company employs approximately 1,800 employees with operations in 19 locations, including 12 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.