The Packaging Market Unit produces and trades tin plate for manufacturers of a wide range of packaging products. Its strategy includes the development of new technologies and new products.
There are numerous carefully researched formats, developed to meet market requirements, ranging from variations in plate and coil gauges to special coatings that improve preservation and protection for several different products.
The unit constantly seeks integration with the production chain (packaging manufacturers / bottlers / distribution channels) in order to better serve the final consumer with the quality and know-how to make steel the ideal packaging solution.
Steel Packaging Production Chain
CSN is proactive at all stages in the chain of production, always looking to promote packaging made from steel. For each market segment, there is a specific strategy and through this approach CSN is positioned to increase its presence in the market.
Get to Know the Benefits of Steel Packaging:
See why steel packaging is the number one choice…
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It is extremely tough
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May be hermetically sealed, preventing oxygen or any other gas from reaching the product.
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Acts as a natural barrier against harmful aspects of the environment, such as light.
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Allows the product to remain in ideal condition for consumption for a long period of time, due to its physical and chemical barriers.
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Can be autoclaved – a sterilizing heat/pressure treatment.
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Very high levels of sterilization can be attained, eliminating microbiological contamination.
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High resistance to adverse transportation and storage conditions.
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Inflammable, and hence, safer.
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Can be subjected to very high temperatures.
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100% recyclable and degradable.
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It has had a long “trial period”, since it has been in use all over the world for more than two hundred years.
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Foods packaged with steel do not require chemical preservatives, as they undergo heat treatment and are then physically isolated; this maintains their aroma, nutritional value and flavor for longer periods.
Expanded Packaging developed by CSN to NESTLE Company
