Polyair Superheroes to the Rescue

Polyair Superheroes to the Rescue
Protecting Customers and Packages From the Evils of Every Day Delivery as
Showcased at PackExpo 2004 


CHICAGO, Nov. 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What do Bubble Girl, The Inflator,
Mailer Man, Captain Foam and The Foil have in common?  The answer is
simple-Polyair.

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At PackExpo 2004, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from November 7-11,
Polyair, an industry leader in the North American protective packaging market,
debuts the Polyair Superheroes. From Bubble Girl to The Inflator to Mailer Man,
Captain Foam and The Foil-each superhero represents a different Polyair
packaging line. And, they embody the dedication, honor and commitment that
Polyair has to its customers to ensure they always feel protected.

Visitors to the Polyair booth (#S-2857) can see the Superheroes in action as
they battle against the evils of everyday delivery.  You can witness Bubble
Girl avert delivery disaster as well as other dynamic Superhero crusades to
prevent packaging perils at http://www.polyair.com/ .

"Our relationships with our customers is what drives our business," said Mitch
Solway, Director of Marketing, Polyair.  "And what they tell us they value most
is the confidence that Polyair is spending the time to really understand their
business needs.  The Polyair Superheroes are just a fun way to communicate what
it is like to do business with Polyair.  With a superhero on your side there is
so much less to worry about and that means more time focused on building your
business."

In Good Company

Polyair has quickly become a leader in the packaging industry by developing
outstanding business relationships with its customers. "With competition being
so fierce, we have to rely on our ability to listen to our customers and
provide them with value they are not seeing from other companies," continues
Solway.

"Every day we are working directly with our customers on new product executions
and implementations that meet their specific needs. This requires extreme
flexibility and demands a greater understanding of each customer's unique
situation-but at the end of the day the pay off for the customer is much
stronger.  And, that makes good sense for us."

It is these relationships that have lead to Polyair's success in the
marketplace. Since Pack Expo International 2002, Polyair sales growth has
outpaced its two largest national competitors. In that time, Polyair has picked
up the protective packaging business for such shipping heavyweights as:

   -- Avon
   -- Eckerd Drug Corporation
   -- Electrolux Home Products
   -- FedEx
   -- Federated Department Stores
   -- Hyundai
   -- Office Depot
   -- Panasonic
   -- Sephora
   -- U.S. Postal Service

  Full Range of Packaging Solutions


"Polyair has grown aggressively to become one of the largest manufacturers of
protective packaging products in North America.  We are extremely proud of our
products and challenge anyone to compete with us on quality or reliability.  As
strong as our products are, our real strength comes from our commitment to our
customers. In fact most of our new product ideas come from the ongoing and open
dialogue and partnerships we have with them," said Solway.

"An example of this collaboration is Polyair's Kangaroo Pouch Machine. This is
the first compact automatic pouch that sits in a customer's facility. Pouches
are one of the best ways for Polyair's customers to save time and money when
packaging products. This product was developed as a result of feedback from
many of Polyair's customers who needed a quick, effective, customizable
packaging solution.  And to date, we are still the only ones offering this type
of application."

Through its Industrial, Consumer and Home Improvement Divisions, Polyair serves
most major market sectors, including e-business and retail networks,
automotive, pharmaceutical, furniture, fulfillment, and commercial and do-it-
yourself home improvement.

As a result of its customer-centric approach, Polyair's protective packaging
line is one of the most diverse in the industry.  The core product line
includes:

Durabubble: Available in a variety of thickness and bundle sizes, Durabubble is
fully recyclable and provides outstanding cushioning and protection.

Mailers: Ecolite Kraft bubble mailers, Fastpack courier bags, and the new XPAK
polyethylene bubble ultimate mailer all offer a lightweight, easy-to-use and
more cost effective alternative to boxes and other containers.

Starfoam: Polyair's Starfoam is highly resistant to punctures, tears, and
impact while providing excellent surface protection and cushioning.

Systems: From the unique Kangaroo compact pouch machine to the highly efficient
and clean Airspace Pillow system, Polyair works with each customer to develop a
packaging solution most appropriate for them. The goal is a system that will
ensure maximum productivity, efficiency and cost savings on a minimal
footprint.

Insulation: Polyair's line of insulative products utilizes radiant technology
to increase insulation efficiency and maintain and sustain temperature control
of temperature sensitive packages.

"The Polyair Superheroes are really about our promise to our customers. It's
about having the ultimate feeling of protection that only a Superhero can bring
-- and confidence that you are really being looked after," said Solway. "When
our customers feel that way, we know we have done our job".

About Polyair

Polyair, a division of Polyair Inter Pack Inc. (TSE/Amex: PPK), manufactures a
complete line of protective packaging products and integrated packaging
systems. Polyair Inter Pack Inc. is an industry leader in the North American
protective packaging and swimming pool accessory markets. Founded in 1968, the
company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and sells its products
through a network of more than 3,000 distributors across North America.
Operating seven manufacturing facilities in the US and four in Canada, Polyair
and its team of more than 1,200 employees is committed to providing innovative
and unique products and solutions that go beyond customer expectations. For
more information, visit http://www.polyair.com/ . 

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