Premium Pharmaceutical, Beverage and Food Packaging Coatings for Various Industries

Jamestown Coating Technologies in Jamestown, PA has more than 3 decades of experience developing protective and decorative packaging coatings for companies across the country. Some of these rigid packaging coatings are custom designed and stronger than other industrial coatings, like our  UV-curable coatings for cosmetic packaging or our soft-touch coatings and BPA-free coatings for disposable aluminum cookware. Our flexible packaging coatings are functional, like heat seal adhesive, print ink adhesion primers, and aluminum fin stock coatings for flexible aluminum packaging coatings or plastic packaging coatings. In addition to our flexible and rigid packaging coatings, we also offer innovative soft-touch coatings to add multi-layer 3D textures and attractive colors to various products.

These are just a few examples of the pharmaceutical, beverage and food packaging coatings we develop and produce for consumer packaging. Whether you need a can coating that meets FDA 175.300 or a Soft Touch coating for plastic, Jamestown Coating Technologies has you covered.

Our chemists work closely with packaging producers and their customers to select or develop powder coatings that meet their unique challenges and regulatory requirements. We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your project with you.

• METAL COATINGS
• SOFT-TOUCH COATINGS
• RIGID PACKAGING COATINGS
• FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COATINGS
• STEEL PACKAGING COATINGS
• ALUMINUM FIN STOCK COATINGS

⟡ Epoxy Thermoset Coatings

Epoxy Thermoset coatings are used primarily for food containers. They have aluminum and steel substrates as well as FDA 175.300 properties. This type of high performance coating has become increasingly popular due to its affordability and its energy efficient technology. Thermoset coatings are water & chemical resistant and have several advantages over other plastic coatings. Epoxy coatings are hard, rigid, relatively brittle and have stability over a wide range of temperatures. 

⟡ UV-Curable Coatings

UV-Curable coatings are also found in the cosmetic container market and include plastic and glass substrates. Their properties are decorative and chemical resistant. These soft-touch coatings are abrasion and stain resistant as well. This type of coating offers faster production speeds with less errors, is environmentally friendly and improves the physical properties and performance of products. 

⟡ BPA-Free Coatings

BPA stands for bisphenol A. It's an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA can be found in some polycarbonite plastics and epoxy resins, which are occasionally used to make containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles, food cans, bottle tops, and water supply lines. Research has shown that small amounts of BPA can seep into food or beverages with containers that are made using BPA; though the research about the effects of BPA is ongoing, there is some suggestion that there is a possible health effect of BPA on blood pressure and infant development. If you are concerned about BPA, there are alternative packaging options available that do not use BPA at all.

BPA Free packaging coatings are used in the food and pharmaceutical packaging markets. They contain aluminum and steel substrates as well as FDA 175.300 and heat seal properties.

⟡ Plastic Coatings

Plastic coatings are comprised of composite material covered with a plastic layer or treatment on the surface. They are popular choices for packaging coatings because of their looks, strength, flexibility, and durability; plastic coatings are water-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and difficult to tear. They are also easily heat-sealed, making them perfect for single-use disposable food packaging. Because plastic is an incredibly flexible and malleable material, plastic coatings can be used for containers of all shapes and sizes. They easily hold a design, making them ideal for memorable branding. You will often see plastic coatings on folding cartons, drinking cups, frozen food containers, and more.