5th Apr 2006 14:46
RPC Group PLC05 April 2006 For immediate release5th April 2006 RPC Group Plc PRESS RELEASE New customer launches new product RPC Group Plc ("RPC" or "the Group"), Europe's leading supplier of rigidplastics packaging, today announces that it is the sole supplier of themulti-functional closures for Carlsberg's new draught beer system forprofessional and private users. The new Carlsberg DraughtMasterTM system iscurrently being launched in Denmark, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. At a laterdate, the system will also be launched in other countries inside and outsideEurope. The professional system offers customers a number of benefits, like perfecttaste every time, easy handling, one-way kegs, 21 days shelf-life from firstserve, perfect temperature control and very easy cleaning and maintenance. Aspecial home version of DraughtMasterTM offers consumers a whole new opportunityto enjoy fresh and cold draught beer at home, served directly from the tap. The manufacture of the closures will take place at RPC's Bramlage plant inGermany. RPC does not anticipate any significant further investment inmanufacturing facilities and tooling equipment at Bramlage for the manufactureof the multi-functional closures for Carlsberg's DraughtMasterTM system. Commenting on the launch, Ron Marsh, Chief Executive of RPC Group, today said: "We are pleased to be working with Carlsberg to bring this new product tomarket. Carlsberg's choice of RPC to manufacture the closures for theDraughtMasterTM system is a reflection of our ability to support our customerswith complex solutions for new and innovative products, combined with excellenceof manufacturing quality and service." This follows the March 15 2006 announcement by Carlsberg for the launch of a newdraught beer system for professional and private users under the nameDraughtMasterTM. - Ends - For further information: RPC Group Plc 01933 410 064 Ron Marsh, Chief ExecutiveChris Sworn, Finance Director Merlin Financial 020 7653 6620 Michael RummelAngus Urquhart This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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