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August 2009
For Immediate Release
Release #09-101
Please contact Cathy Kurzbacher at 203.926.3721 with any questions regarding this release.

Better Pack® 555e Electronic Tape Dispenser Celebrates 49 Years of UL Approval after Completing Successful 2009 UL Testing

Summary: Better Packages—the number-one trusted name in water-activated tape dispensers and carton sealers for over 90 years—is proud to announce the successful UL testing and approval of its Better Pack® 555e Series electronic tape dispenser for the 49th consecutive year.

Shelton, CT, August 2009—Better Packages—the number-one trusted name in water-activated tape dispensers and carton sealers for over 90 years—is proud to announce the successful UL testing and approval of its Better Pack 555e Series electronic dispenser. Since its original introduction in 1960 and re-introduction of the electronic dispenser line in 1999, the gummed tape dispenser has continually maintained the rigorous UL Listing standards for electronic and operational safety.

The Better Pack® 555e Series, a family of rugged, versatile electronic tape dispensers for carton sealing with reinforced water-activated tape (WAT), is the only dispenser of its kind in the industry to be UL Approved and Listed. The dispenser consistently passes current UL requirements for electronic and operational safety. It is engineered and built to also meet or exceed FCC, CE, CSA, CUL regulatory requirements. The standard age of Better Packages' electric dispenser models in use today is over 16 years.

The Better Pack® 555e Series electronic dispenser offers the most options and the highest level of automation available from any WAT dispenser manufacturer. Machines are available in six models designed to fit various packaging applications needs. Features include a color-coded keypad, a random length key and the largest tape capacity (accommodating 1000 foot tape rolls) in the industry. They also offer auto repeat and auto feed functions, a programmable H pattern and customizable tape lengths.

Accessories available for the Better Pack 555e Series models include the CodeTaper® for imprinting words, numbers and logos directly on the tape. An Automatic Measuring Device (AMD) measures the box using ultrasonic waves and automatically dispenses the length of tape needed. The Better Pack 555e with the AMD (Automatic Measuring Device) accessory can save time and money in busy packaging areas by eliminating material waste and significantly improving productivity. Other productivity enhancing options include a Foot Pedal for hands-free dispensing, and a Tape Aerial for easier and quicker handling of long lengths of tape.

About Better Packages
Better Packages was founded in 1917 and has been headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, since 1924. Better Packages is the world's leading manufacturer of water-activated tape dispensers used for carton sealing. Its products, including tape dispensers, case sealers, water-activated tape and many accessories, are sold and serviced in the United States, Canada and Mexico and in 20 countries worldwide. The company's systems are used whenever security, strength, efficiency, productivity and a professional image are an absolute must. For more information, please visit www.BetterPackages.com.

Better Packages, the Better Packages logo, Better Pack and CodeTaper are trademarks or registered trademarks of Better Packages, Inc.

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