HAINAN, China, March 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shiner International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEST), an emerging global leader in the anti-counterfeiting and advanced packaging industry, today announced contracts to supply approximately $3.5 million worth of coated films to several Australian and New Zealand-based consumer goods customers. These contract wins further solidify Shiner’s growing international presence in next-generation packaging, which currently spans 62 customers in 26 countries.
In addition, Shiner announced that Impark Films Pty Ltd, a leading Australia-based coated films distributor, has agreed to act as Shiner’s exclusive distributor in the Australia and New Zealand markets.
Mr. Jian Fu, CEO of Shiner International, commented: “These new contracts represent another important step in our ongoing efforts to become a global supplier of advanced packaging films. As an increasing number of leading consumer brands realize the benefits of our low-cost, technically advanced coated films, we expect our global footprint to further expand.”
Mr. Fu added: “Looking ahead, we will continue to target large untapped growth markets such as Australia and New Zealand, which provide additional opportunities to leverage our patented suite of anti-counterfeit and coated films.”
Shiner said that its proprietary coated films will be used to package food, tobacco, drugs, and cosmetics, among other products, and were selected based on Shiner’s patented packaging technology which ensures the authenticity, safety and quality of consumer products.
About Shiner International, Inc.
Shiner International ( http://www.shinerinc.com ) is a U.S. corporation that has its primary operations in China. Headquartered in the city of Haikou -- China’s "Hawaii" -- Shiner’s products include coated packaging film, shrink-wrap film, common packaging film, anti-counterfeit laser holographic film and color-printed packaging materials. Approximately 60% of Shiner’s current customers are located in China, with the remainder spanning Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Shiner holds 13 patents on products and production equipment, and has additional patent applications pending. The Company’s coated films meet the approval of U.S. FDA requirements, as well as those required for food packaging sold in the EU. Shiner’s product manufacturing process is certified under ISO 9001:2000.
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