Exhibit 12.1 Tekni-Plex, Inc. Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (in thousands) For the Years Ended For the Quarters Ended ----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- July 2, June 30, June 29, June 28, June 27, September September 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 27, 2002 26, 2003 Net income (loss)................ $ 14,997 $(20,968) $(18,994) $ (6,587) $ 3,390 $ (4,768) $ (1,141) Income tax povision (benefit).... 14,150 (7,514) (7,069) 5,677 2,306 (2,560) (760) Interest......................... 40,769 95,771 76,569 70,934 71,266 17,662 17,526 Unrealized loss on derivative contracts...................... - - 13,891 7,830 1997 5,344 (2,454) Earnings before fixed charges.... 69,916 67,289 64,397 77,854 78,959 15,678 13,171 Fixed charges.................... 40,769 38,447 76,569 70,934 71,266 17,662 17,526 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges........................ 1.7 1.8 - 1.1 1.1 - - Amount fixed charges exceeds earnings before fixed charges.. 12,172 1,984 4,355