• Largest customers include major global consumer food and beverage brands
• Products made include conventional and custom PET containers
• 1,400 employees in the United States and Europe
• 13 plants in the United States, 4 in Europe

Philadelphia-based Constar International Inc. is a leading global producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers for food and beverages. The Company is one of the largest North American suppliers of PET containers for soft drinks and water, and has an expanding position in the custom PET market for food, juices, teas, sport drinks, new age beverages, beer and flavored alcoholic beverages.

Constar is a packaging solutions leader, designing and manufacturing innovative methods for customers to address their production and marketing challenges. For example, the company believes its oxygen-scavenging technology, Oxbar™, is the best performing technology for the protection of oxygen sensitive foods and beverages. Constar has also developed proprietary technologies in the area of hot-fill PET containers.

Constar's advanced technology, processing know-how and innovative designs make it a leader in the PET packaging market. The company will continue to focus on the development and commercialization of bottle design, bottle forming and other technologies that provide new value-added package solutions. At the same time, the company expects to further leverage its existing infrastructure and strong client relationships. Constar plans to remain a high-quality, low-cost operator that implements manufacturing best-practices. The company's overall growth strategy is designed to enhance its market leadership and maximize shareholder value.

Investors, please contact Ed Bisno Ed.bisno@bisnocommunications.com

Trade Media, please contact Suzanne Cohen of Constar scohen@constar.net