Eastman Estron - AY-2 - High-Quality Cellulose Acetate Fibers Brochure

Protectingproduct andenvironmentQuality packaging and shippingAll customers want to have Eastman™ acetate yarn arrive inpristine condition in packaging that respects and protects theenvironment. Eastman’s state-of-the-art Recy-Pack™ acetateyarn packing system ensures that both of these importantgoals are achieved. Two computer-controlled robots pack ouryarn, reducing and even eliminating the possibility of handlingand shipping damage.Blue Recy-Pack™ cases hold forty 7-kg (16-lb) packages(8 per layer), while gray Recy-Pack cases hold sixty 3- to 5-kg(8- to 12-lb) packages (12 per layer). Sturdy Recy-Pack yarnpack trays provide ultimate yarn protection during shipping,guaranteeing the yarn arrives at your mill in perfect condition.The shippability of Recy-Pack cases compares favorably toEastman’s current cardboard cases shown in Table 2.How does theEastman Recy-Pack™ system work?Each plastic divider in the Eastman Recy-Pack™ acetate yarnpack system has projections from both sides that hold theyarn packages firmly in place. The packages cannot tilt or slidesideways. Each tray has a built-in pallet base that is compatiblewith standard industrial fork trucks and pallet jacks.Eastman handles all logistics and freight costs for returningEastman Recy-Pack™ acetate yarn tray packs.Invoice Number of Invoice EmptyPackage Number Weight Full Trays Weight per ReturnReusable Size, of per Tray, Container per Load Pattern Container, Trays per Load PatternTray Type lb (kg) Packages lb (kg) Type Container for Full Trays lb (kg) Container for Return Trays40? Hi Cube 52 2W x 13D x 2H 156 2W x 13D x 6H40? Hi Cube 52 2W x 13D x 2H 130 2W x 13D x 5HBlueRecy-Pack™16(7.3)40640(290)33,280(15,096)36,504(16,558)11.7(5.3) 60702(318)GrayRecy-Pack™Table 1Protecting productand environmentEastman Recy-Pack™ acetateyarn pack systemInvoice Invoice Cardboard CardboardPackage Number Weight Number of Load Pattern Weight per Waste WasteSize, of per Case, Container Cases per for Cardboard Container, per Case, per Container,Case Type lb (kg) Packages lb (kg) Type Container Cases lb (kg) lb (kg) lb (kg)40? Hi Cube100 3W x 17D x 2H38,400 27 2,70040? Regular (17,418) (12.2) (1,225)20? 48 3W x 8D x 2H 18,432 27 1,296(8,361) (12.2) (588)40? Hi Cube100 3W x 17D x 2H39,400 27 2,70040? Regular (17,872) (12.2) (1,225)20? 48 3W x 8D x 2H 18,912 27 1,296(8,578) (12.2) (588)40? Hi Cube100 3W x 17D x 2H35,100 27 2,70040? Regular (16,050) (12.2) (1,225)20? 48 3W x 8D x 2H16,848 27 1,296(7,642) (12.2) (588)Cardboard16(7.3)24384(174)8(3.7)48 394(179)11.7(5.3)30351(159)CardboardCardboardTable 2orororEnvironmentally responsible packagingwith no waste and no addeddisposal costsTray packs are reusable and there is no waste packaging —a win-win situation for you and the environment.The use of Eastman Estron™ and Chromspun™ yarns packedin the Eastman Recy-Pack™ acetate yarn pack systemhelps the environment by diverting 12 kg (27 lb) per caseof cardboard packaging material from your local landfill.Tray-packingrobotReturn processAfter using the Eastman Estron™ or Chromspun™ yarn, you caneasily stack the plastic dividers on top of the base, tuck thefolded outer protective cardboard covers (which will also berecycled) on top of the stack of plastic dividers, and cap thestack with the top lid.When enough Eastman Recy-Pack™ trayshave been accumulated to fill a container, simply call yourEastman customer service representative, who will arrangeshipment back to Opportunities Unlimited, Kingsport,Tennessee, U.S.A. There is no cost to you.The Eastman Recy-Pack™ trays, which have a virtually unlimitedlife cycle, are cleaned and reassembled at OpportunitiesUnlimited and then returned to Eastman for reuse.Our commitment? We have invested millions of dollars in the newpackaging system.? We continually renew our commitment to be responsiblecorporate citizens and to protect the environment.? We are committed to a cleaner planet.Ready-to-ship, gray and bluetray packs showing interiorstacking assembly45 in.? 35 in.? 48 in.(114 cm ? 89 cm ? 122 cm)Eastman wants to work with you tobetter protect the environment andprovide you with the best-qualityyarn possible.Advantages for customers? Eastman Estron™ and Chromspun™ yarns arrive in perfectcondition, ready to use because of our state-of-the-artpackaging.? Safe storage for Eastman yarn productsin your warehouse.? Environmental protection — returnable,reusable packaging materials.? Reduced costs—You only pay for product, not for returnshipping of Eastman Recy-Pack™ trays—No disposal costs for packagingEastman Recy-Pack™acetate yarn pack systemdelivers perfect yarn andprotects the environmentby eliminating cardboardwaste.Eastman Estron™and Chromspun™ acetate yarnsEastman Estron™ and Chromspun™ acetate yarns,introduced more than 75 years ago, have a long historyof style, fashion and color. Used in high-fashion apparel,linings, home furnishings and industrial applications,fabrics made from Estron and Chromspun yarns have arich look and feel.Today, Eastman Chemical Company manufactures andmarkets more than 300 different Eastman Estron™ acetateyarns and Chromspun™ solution-dyed acetate yarns.Fabrics made from acetate yarn have pleasing hand,drape and luster. Estron and Chromspun yarns can beused alone or blended with cotton, silk, wool, linen, nylon,spandex, polyester, or rayon to create fabrics that arefashionable as well as functional. Chromspun yarns,available in more than 75 production and specialty colors,have excellent color uniformity.Reassembled, nested empty tray packwith (2) folded cardboard sidewallsunder the top lidFor more information about EastmanEstron™ and Chromspun™ acetate yarnsor Eastman Recy-Pack™ acetate yarn packsystem, call Eastman Chemical Companyat 1-423-229-2000 or 1-888-EASTMAN[1-888-327-8626] or visit our website atwww.eastman.com.Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions,that should be observed when handling and storing Eastmanproducts, are available online or by request. You should obtainand review the available material safety information beforehandling any of these products. If any materials mentionedare not Eastman products, appropriate industrial hygieneand other safety precautions recommended by theirmanufacturers should be observed.Neither Eastman Chemical Company nor its marketing affiliatesshall be responsible for the use of this information, or of anyproduct, method or apparatus mentioned, and you must makeyour own determination of its suitability and completeness foryour own use, for the protection of the environment and for thehealth and safety of your employees and purchasers of yourproducts. NOWARRANTY IS MADE OF THEMERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS OFANY PRODUCT,ANDNOTHING HEREINWAIVESANY OF THE SELLER’S CONDITIONS OF SALE.Chromspun, Eastman, Estron, and Recy-Pack are trademarks ofEastman Chemical Company.© Eastman Chemical Company, 2008.Eastman Chemical CompanyCorporate HeadquartersP.O. 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