Constar Grants Oxbar License to Hyosung

Hyosung is a prestigious Korean conglomerate with operations in the fields such as textiles, industrial materials, chemicals, power & industrial systems, construction and trading.

11/08/06 Constar International Inc. has entered into an Oxbar patent license agreement with Hyosung, a major converter in Korea, under which Hyosung will be able to supply its brewery customers with PET (polyethylene terephthalate) beer bottles having enhanced oxygen-scavenger protection for excellent retention of product quality.

The Oxbar patents are licensed to leading converters and brandowners worldwide. Bottles made under licenses to the Oxbar patents protect oxygen-sensitive products including wine, beer, fruit-based beverages and foods in PET containers. Flavor, color, and vitamin retention are among the benefits.

Hyosung is a prestigious Korean conglomerate with operations in the fields such as textiles, industrial materials, chemicals, power & industrial systems, construction and trading. It is Korea's market leader in PET bottles which are supplied to leading international and regional beverage companies.

Philadelphia-based Constar International Inc. is a leading global producer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic containers for food, soft drinks and water. The company provides full service packaging solutions, from product design and engineering to ongoing customer support. Its customers include many of the world's largest consumer product companies.