Paul Tatarka
Market Development,
TOPAS COC
Reheat Injection Stretch Blow Molded HDPE Bottles Blended with COC
to Improve Processing, Properties, and Sustainability
Session 1B - Innovations in Blow Molding
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
2:05 - 2:35 p.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COC) provide manufacturers and converters with an opportunity to create thin, stiff, high performance polyolefin packaging products. COC provides an unexpected, but essential benefit that enables the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HOPE) containers by reheat injection stretch blow molding. COC has good dimensional stability and excellent heat resistance, minimizes distortion of PE exposed to thermal and mechanical stresses.
Speaker Biography:
Paul D. Tatarka is in Market Development for Polyplastics USA, Inc. based in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, he is responsible for promoting TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymers in flexible packaging and emerging market applications. In his 30-year career, Paul has developed and commercialized new copolymers, compounds, shrink, and medical packaging films. He holds twelve US patents. Paul holds a Master of Science in Plastics Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of Lowell and an MBA in Finance from Farleigh Dickinson University.