Norwalk, CT (August 1, 2003) — Built to provide super-high operating efficiencies and designed to exceed the rigorous demands of the pharmaceutical industry, the new PDC 65 Series Shrinksealer from PDC International Corporation is ideal for all drug, eye care and vitamin supplement tamper evident packaging applications.

The PDC Model 65 Series Shrinksealer is designed for mid-level speed tamper evident shrinkbanding with a capacity up to 200 containers per minute (CPM) and full body shrink sleeving up to 160 CPM. This new system meets the advanced level of compliance required by pharmaceutical companies in the areas of "build-to" specifications and FDA requirements. Tamper evident neckbands and sleeves ensure product integrity and cleanliness at the container closure and neck finish.

With a quick-change sleeve diameter capability range from 3/8" to 3 1/4" (10 to 83 mm) and a band height range from 5/8" to 8" (15 to 200 mm), the PDC 65 Series Shrinksealer is flexible enough to handle a wide variety of package designs. Designed with a vast array of advanced features, including various material sensors and roll handling apparatus, the new system delivers the efficiencies required in today¼s demanding packaging environment.

PDC International Corporation manufactures heavy-duty packaging machinery specializing in tamper evident neck banding, shrink sleeve labeling, multipackers and shrink tunnels. The firm specializes in designing systems to customer-specific production requirements with customer preferred PLC platforms and touchscreens while meeting rigorous field-testing and Factory Acceptance Test protocols. PDC sales and service operation is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut with worldwide packaging installations in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, household and personal products industries.

For more information on the new PDC 65 Series Shrinksealer, contact:
Reid Vail
Sales and Marketing Manager
PDC International Corporation
8 Sheehan Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Telephone: 203-853-1516
Fax: 203-854-0834