Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Highlights its Critical Connections Solutions for Dairy Applications at the 2010 International Dairy Show

Online, September 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - AKRON, OHIO- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) spotlighted its critical connections solutions for dairy applications at booth #1330 of the 2010 International Dairy Show, September 13-15 in Dallas, Texas. These solutions maintain the integrity of critical connections between dairy systems and operations while reducing total systems costs, maintenance and repair expenses and ensuring product safety.

"At Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics we connect our customers' processes, operations, and products to what matters most to them: safety, performance and brand assurance," says Ray Pace, Marketing Manager at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.

Dairy Processing
SGPPL's critical connections solutions for dairy processing incorporate SaniGard® hosing and ReSeal® fittings to ensure optimum performance under the high pressures and temperatures associated with these operations.

SaniGard® hoses are specifically designed for higher temperatures and demanding chemical applications. They can withstand frequent cleaning without imparting taste or odor. SGPPL's ReSeal® fittings are completely reusable and offer savings of up to 50% on standard replacement costs over time.

Dairy Product Transfer
SGPPL's critical connections solutions for dairy product transfer combine the Transflow® line of tubing, high-performance Gladiator® hoses, and ReSeal® fittings. They can be used in all stages of the dairy transfer process - from the dairy farms, to tanker trucks, to plant storage, and within the plant itself.

Transflow® tubing minimizes the potential for bacterial growth, promoting a safe and sanitary fluid path, thanks to a smooth, non porous inner surface that is less susceptible to particle entrapment. Designed for convenience and long service life, it is extremely flexible and easy to install around milk handling equipment. The tubing's transparent surface permits detection of equipment deficiencies such as backflow of milk into the air lines while resisting the damage caused by oxidation. Transflow® tubing is both NSF listed under Standard 51 and also compliant with FDA regulations and meets the stringent, listed 3-A Plastics Standard Criteria.

The crush-resistant Gladiator® hoses are rated for high-pressures. They guarantee a secure and flexible connection between systems and pipes for loading and unloading raw products in high-traffic areas.

SGPPL's critical connections solutions for dairy transfer have been created with ease-of-use in mind. Designed for Clean-In-Place (CIP) convenience, no disassembly is required, minimizing operational downtime and associated costs.

To learn more about SGPPL's critical connections solutions for dairy applications please contact:

Raymond Pace
Marketing Manager
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
+1 (330) 798-6945
Raymond.D.Pace@saint-gobain.com
Michael Block
Global Market Leader, Food & Beverage
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
+1 (330) 798-9240
Michael.S.Block@saint-gobain.com
www.tygon.com
www.reseal.com

About Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain Corporation, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world and a leading producer of construction products, flat glass, high-performance materials and packaging. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics produces critical connection solutions for the aerospace, chemical and food & beverage industries. For more information, visit http://www.plastics.saint-gobain.com/.

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