SARASOTA, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECP (Engineered Coated Products) Division of IPG (Intertape Polymer Group), a leading manufacturer of polyolefin products, proudly unveils Claro™
Engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern agriculture practices, Claro is woven from highly stabilized clear HDPE tapes and finished with LDPE coating. This unique construction offers a range of HDPE products with varying properties to suit different agricultural needs.
Key offerings include:
- Claro GROW: A lightweight fabric membrane, providing high translucency, coupled with exceptional strength for excellent durability.
- Claro GROW AFG: Featuring anti-fog properties to prevent condensation buildup on greenhouse covers, Claro GROW AFG offers excellent light transmission for optimized growing conditions.
- Claro OPAQUE: Specifically designed as a light deprivation fabric, Claro OPAQUE eliminates star-lighting to provide a blackout fabric, supporting precise control over light exposure for crops.
Crafted with a commitment to sustainability, Claro GROW and Claro GROW AFG are also Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze— a globally recognized and trusted, science-based measure that leads industry transformation towards a safe, circular, and equitable future.
All Claro products come with a warranty of up to five years, ensuring peace of mind and long-term reliability for greenhouse farmers.
“We are thrilled to introduce Claro to the market, representing a significant leap forward in durable and sustainable greenhouse fabric technology,” said Carey Ewanik, Senior Product Manager at ECP Division of IPG. “With Claro, we aim to empower farmers with long-lasting responsible solutions that not only enhance crop growth but also contribute to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.”
For more information about Claro and its range of sustainable greenhouse fabric solutions, visit https://www.novashield.com/claro/.
About IPG
Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and end-markets. The Company develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of solutions including paper and film-based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products and packaging machinery. For information about the IPG, visit www.itape.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carey Ewanik
Senior Product Manager, NovaShield®
cewanik@itape.com
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