BOLLEN CONSULTING
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Tel:   352 / 489-3458   
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WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I have an extensive working knowledge of the properties, processing characteristics of many polymers, which has enabled me to develop numerous new products over the years, principally in film and sheet applications.  Some important areas in which I have made significant contributions are:

1. 
FILMS (monolayer and coextruded)
   Nylon based release films
   Polypropylene based release films
   High molecular weight PCTFE films
   Films for controllked atmosphere packaging, e.g. Fresh Salad mixes
   Films made with low seal temperatures and good hot tack for high speed vertical
        form, fill and seal appliactions
   Films for in mold labels
   Breadbag films
   Breathable films
   Biodegradable films
   Twistwrap
   PVC and polyolefin shrink films
   Peelable seal films for wasy open
   Electrically conductive films for battry packs

2. 
SHEET
   Polester/polycarbonate alloys for unit portion hot fill aplications
   Rigid and flexible PVC
   Polypropylene/EVOH coextrusions for thermoforming food containers
   E-CTFE, Barex, PBT, HDPE HIPS
   Expanded polystyrene foam
  
3. 
EQUIPMENT
  Extruder, screw feedblock and die selection
   Driers
   Reclaim
   High Intensity mixers and coolers
   Cast film lines
   Sheet lines

4. 
CONVERTING
  Extrusion coating and lamination onto substrats including PE, PP,
        aluminum foil, OPP, PET
   Adhesive lamination of typical substrates
   Saran coating of nylon and PE films
   Bagmaking

5. 
CUSTOMER INTERFACE
    I have worked extensively on projects with many large Corporations including
    P&G, General Mills, Kellogg, Dole, Fresh Express, Brach, Kraft Foods.  This
    involved presentations, design and implementation of development programs
    and extensive trials, field testing and commercialization.  Examples given on request .

6. 
SUPPLIERS
    I have interfaced extensively with DuPont, Chevron, Amoco, Dow, Eastman, Exxon,
    Westlake, etc.






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