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What can We expect from packaging design in 2022?

How smart packaging design will transform pharma?

An auxiliary eye to read your labels

Preparing for new dimension in barcodes

Editorial

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he full ambit of medium and long-term consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the packaging sector is not yet entirely evident. But the war has already stoked uncertainty in global trade and had an immediate impact on the industry by raising the prices of raw materials – signaling consequences that can be far-reaching.

The Offset Printers Association (OPA) in India has condemned the sharp rise in the prices of raw materials, especially paper, plates and chemicals.

According to the organization, the unprecedented escalation of the price of paper by the paper mills has proven to be a major hurdle, while consumables industries are not willing to pass on the cost, making the printing business unviable.

Oil and gas prices have skyrocketed amid fears of a global economic shock from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – prices for crude oil reached highs that had not been seen for years. Analysts have already warned that UK energy bills could reach as high as £3,000 a year due to the surge in oil and gas prices.

Major paper packaging groups and forestry standards authorities are freezing their operations in Russia and Belarus in a show of protest against the invasion of Ukraine. The divestment is expected to deliver a heavy blow to the Russian economy, further threaten global price rises and degrade environmental sustainability efforts.

Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra recently highlighted continued inflation in hydrocarbon derivatives, paper-based packing material, raw honey and spices. He said Dabur undertook calibrated price increases of about 5% in key products. The sharp price increase in all major commodities is hurting every step of a company’s supply chain, from manufacturing to packaging to distribution.

While Western governments have not yet targeted the Russian forestry trade for international sanctions, some of the industry’s most prominent fiber-packaging corporations – like Stora Enso and UPM – have announced they would be shuttering all trade with Russia due to the “unacceptable” war in Ukraine.

The price of naphtha, a feedstock in plastics production, has also been driven up, in part reflecting the high prices of crude oil, but have continued to rise due to low inventories of the major petrochemical feedstock. Petrochemical producers such as BASF, LyondellBasell and Ineos are at risk from a potential surge in prices and limited availability of naphtha. Ajay Parmar, senior analyst at consultancy ICIS, said half of Europe’s naphtha comes from Russia and that any reduction of supply could cause shortages.

Meanwhile, the cost of producing ethylene, the most important and widely used petrochemical, is also rising rapidly as crude oil prices soar due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Stora Enso has three corrugated packaging plants and two wood products sawmills in Russia, employing around 1,100 people. It will also stop all export and import to and from Russia, and a mitigation plan has been activated to secure the availability of input materials from other sources.

Meanwhile, Labelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place 11-14 September 2023. Tarsus Group, the organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, says the decision comes on the back of close consultation with exhibitors, associations and the wider industry, with many directly impacted by the shortage of components and materials that it says have been further intensified by the invasion.

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Editorial----------------------------------------------03

Dabur becomes first Indian ‘plastic waste neutral’ FMCG company-----26

EDITORIAL

DESIGN AND MARKETING

What can we expect from packaging design in 2022?---------------------- 6 Huhtamaki India awarded for excellence in packaging--------------------- 8

PREPRESS AND SOFTWARE

UFlex invests in Kodak Flexcel NX system from Miraclon--------------------------------------10

MONOCARTON

Rcdruck invests in package solution---------12 Bobst launches new e-commerce version of its Expertfold 165 folder-gluer-----------------14

Cosmo Films launches white CPP film------28 Colgate launches recyclable toothpaste tube with ‘Recycle Me!’ packaging-----------29 Storopack’s AIRplus BIO films make packaging more efficient and sustainable-----------------------------------30 K.Walter develops upgrade package for all existing chromium tanks----------------30 Jupiter Laminators improves consistency with Bobst--------------------------32 UN passes historic resolution to end plastic pollution by 2024---------------34

LIQUID PACKAGING

Electral-Z+ ready-to-drink ORS+zinc solution launched in Asepto holographic packs------36 Tetra Pak launches holographic packaging for Warana Diary-------------------37 Signature EVO for aseptic carton packs----37

LABELS

ProMach acquires TechniBlend---------------38

An auxiliary eye to read your labels----------16 Monarch Graphics adds Gallus Labelmaster at its new plant-------------------18 Improving recyclability of finished label and packaging by eliminating foil waste ----19 Kaliswari Group opts for fourth Polar 115 cutting equipment-------------------20 Get the scoop of new IML-decorated Chuckles flavor------------------------------------21

FLEXIBLES

How Chiripal Poly Films grew into a flexible packaging giant in just 10 years?---22 Several Brückner lines on order and under installation in India-----------------24 Toppan makes full-scale entry into BOPP film business in India-------------------26

INKS AND CONSUMABLES

Yansefu strengthens polyurethane portfolio----------------------------------------------40 Siegwerk launches Vega – mineral oil free inks-------------------------------41 hubergroup launches sheetfed offset ink MGA Contact--------------------------42 Inkmaker Shanghai partners with FFM in China--------------------------------42 Clariant completes sale of its pigments business--------------------------------43

PHARMA PACKAGING

How smart packaging design will transform pharma and the patient experience?--------44

MARCH - APRIL 2022

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AGI glaspac inaugurates manufacturing plant for specialty glass-------------------------45

FILLING AND SEALING

African edible oil producers take advantage of growing demand by collaborating with Sidel--------------------------------------------------46 Syntegon introduces new packaging machine for coffee--------------------------------48

PAPER PACKAGING

Smurfit Kappa announces USD 33 million investment in Brazil------------------------------49 PulPac and Scandicore collaborate on ‘world’s first’ paper tube lids----------------49 HP acquires Choose Packaging--------------50

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Manufacturers in the move towards 2D codes with Domino-------------------------------51

METAL PACKAGING

Food can with reduced CO2 intensity-------52

INDUSTRY NEWS

Aptar Pharma announces new plant in Mumbai-----------------------------------54 X-Rite announces new president-------------54 Giovanni Spitale is Davis-Standard’s new CEO--------------------------------------------55 Yash Compostables appoints new CEO for its compostables division------------55 Printpack India postponed from March to 26-30 May 2022----------------------56 Labelexpo Asia 2022 dates announced-----56 Labelexpo Europe postponed-----------------57

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What can we expect from packaging design in 2022?

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entawards has released a report identifying the key trends that could influence packaging design in 2022, with topics ranging from eCommerce to storytelling to sustainability to social justice. The report draws on insights from patterns and trends observed across the 2021 entries to the Pentawards. Released in December 2021, the report shows how design can not only help solve crucial issues both in business and for the planet as a whole, but how it can also transform categories, reach new audiences, and bring delight and fun to people’s lives at a time of global uncertainty.

Founded in 2007, Pentawards is the leading global platform and community for packaging design. There were more than 2,000 packaging design projects from 60 countries were submitted in 2021, of which 17% won a trophy. The submitted projects were judged by a panel of 45 jurors from over 20 countries.

Adding delight and novelty to consumers’ daily lives Two of the key trends in the report ‘Surprising takes on traditional packs’ and ‘Color as the key visual’ suggest how brands are taking unexpected takes on traditional approaches of packaging that bring a newfound sense of delight and novelty to consumers’ daily lives.

A trend for bold color being used as the key visual on packaging is increasingly adopted by brands. Color is crucial in packaging design and it can have a strong influence on consumer psychology. Some of this year’s entries pushed this to new levels – from using unprecedented amounts of color to highlight flavor

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Moët Hennessy’s Eminente Reserva rum was launched in 2020 during Covid-19 and sold exclusively online. The packaging uses a huge variety of hues and textures, from the ‘crocodile skin’ glass bottle and wooden stopper to embossed, debossed and hot gold stamping details, all of which shine in digital and social media. The packaging also has a variety of strong sustainability and provenance credentials, allowing the brand to tell rich stories about the product through online marketing. The design won 2021 Pentawards Diamond in the Beverages (Spirit Dark) category.

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The blue cat on Milgrad’s dairy drink packaging playfully wraps around the packaging designs and across the range, inviting consumers to interact with it from a distance on the supermarket’s shelf layout. The packaging design won the 2021 Pentawards Bronze in the Beverages (Dairy And Dairy Alternative Drinks) category. Agency: Depot branding agency.

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and taste, to disrupting the category by helping the product stand out from competitors.

“The language of color is vitality important in packaging – both the psychology and messaging behind a particular color can tell you hundreds of things about the product and the brand in one go,” Laurie Pressman, vice president, The Pantone Color Institute.

Sustainability made obvious Another major trend highlighted in the report is sustainability; however, with a special focus on making sustainability as obvious and transparent as possible through packaging design. As communicating sustainable credentials becomes ever more essential, people will continue to see these stories told on packaging in increasingly transparent and obvious ways. This approach tells the consumer in no uncertain terms that a particular product is a right choice for a sustainable future.

eCommerce as a key design trend, corresponding with consumer behavior trends that saw a spike in online shopping as shops closed during lockdowns.

The report acknowledges that the reliance on online shopping has forced many businesses to rely on their e-commerce platforms to bring in revenue and keep their brand afloat, with social media channels like Instagram becoming the new shopfronts. The report points out three key things to consider with ecommerce packaging – one, that it looks good online, two, that it can be easily delivered to a person’s home without getting damaged, and three, the sustainability impact of the additional packaging that would normally not exist if purchasing in store.

“In a world where e-commerce has been rising like crazy, I believe that your packaging needs to be the entry point to your brand storytelling,” says Camille de Dominicis, co-founder and brand director, Eminente

by Moët Hennessy.

Made of 100% recycled fishnets retrieved from oceans worldwide, vegan washing detergent brand OceanIQ’s packaging instantly reflects its brand purpose. The design won the 2021 Pentawards Platinum in the Sustainable Design (Home, Leisure and Other Markets) segment. Agency: 2Yolk Branding.

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formative storytelling are highlighted by the report as key trends. A number of brands are using graphics that travel across packs to create larger composite visuals when placed side by side. While this has been a technique designers have used in the past, it now seems to be reaching a new level of popularity. “Using illustrations is one of the best ways to communicate an emotion. It becomes even more impactful when a brand uses more than one side of the packaging to develop a storyline,” says Jane Struk, art director, Depot branding agency.

As an extension of the packaging as a canvas trend, some brands also seem to be using wrap-around illustrations to extend such designs, with the visual traveling across packs to create larger composite visuals when placed side by side to create a full image. While this has been a technique designers have used in the past, it now seems to be reaching a new level of popularity.

Optimizing packaging for e-commerce

Packaging as a canvas and transformative storytelling

Another extension, brands seek to use packaging to transform a product into a rich and engaging story as new and novel ways to delight and engage consumers beyond the charm of the product itself.

The report highlights optimization of packaging for

An extension of the packaging as a canvas and trans-

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Design and Marketing between brands and artists is fantastic. It’s driving more cultural relevance and is a sign that brands are putting culture at the heart of their designs,” says Steve Honour, design and visual identity leader, innovation, Europe and Asia, Diageo.

“Packaging design can be a useful communication tool to highlight a brand’s values, and this creative style can really help a brand make a statement,” says John Glasgow, executive creative director and co-founder, Vault49.

Communicating societal issues

Brands increasingly seem to use packaging not only to show their solidarity with issues such as mental health but to inspire actual change by turning packaging into a platform where people can be signposted to the support they need or become more involved in helping others who need it.

The remaining trends explore using packaging design as an outlet for communicating societal issues and cultural events, or becoming a symbol of a movement.

“Consumers come in varying forms, so recognizing the variety of people across the world is extremely important. Packaging design has that unique ability to help brands reach all types of people, simply by them being included in the creative conception of the packaging,” says Paco Adin, creative director, Supperstudio. z

The report can be downloaded from https://pentawards.com

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Huhtamaki India awarded for excellence in packaging

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uhtamaki India, a leading provider of primary consumer packaging and decorative labeling solutions in India – and part of Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions based in Finland – has been recognized for ‘Excellence in Packaging’ at the 6th edition of the Economic Times Polymers Awards 2022.

The Economic Times Polymers Awards 2022 received more than 400 entries across segments including Packaging. The platform recognizes brands that have excelled in the right use of plastics across different segments including automotive, consumer durables, electricals and electronics, packaging, recycling, houseware and kitchenware, toys and playing equipment, and an open category.

The award recognized innovation for the ‘Limited Edition Variable Festive Tea Packs’ that were produced

by Huhtamaki India. These packs were launched as festive-edition packs to commemorate Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, India. The design of the five packs celebrates the essence of five special days of the festival – from the 6th to the 10th day.

The five variable designs were engraved on a single set of cylinders representing each day of the Durga Puja

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Limited edition variable festive tea packs

festival from Sashti (6th day) to Vijaya Dashmi (10th day). All designs share the same theme. When the five individual designs are put together, they form one large canvas for branding in retail shelves with beautiful storytelling and visual appeal, paying homage to the traditional elements associated with the festivities.

All five variable pack designs were produced with matching halftones and each design contains variable graphics with intricate elements – representing significant events for each festive day starting with the arrival of Goddess, to the beats of dhol and ending with sindhur khela.

“While we strongly believe that packaging plays a crucial role in protecting the products, innovative packaging also supports in building brands and opening new opportunities in new markets. We continuously leverage our rich experience and strong technical capabilities to help brands provide personalization, sustainability and accessibility in the packaging arena,” said Ashwinikumar Singh, head of innovation and product development, Huhtamaki India.

Recently, Huhtamaki India was also honored at the prestigious IFCA STAR Awards 2021 with four packaging awards at the grand award ceremony that was held along with the IFCA Seminar ‘Packaging – Continuous Enabler for Creating Value’ and the ‘SIES SOP Star Awards 2021’, which now qualifies Huhtamaki India to contest in the prestigious WorldStar 2023 awards.

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UFlex invests in Kodak Flexcel NX system from Miraclon

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Flex, the largest flexible packaging producer in India and emerging global market player, has invested in a Kodak Flexcel NX 4260 system from Miraclon. Installed at their largest site in Noida, India, the company is utilizing the Flexcel NX technology to drive its own business growth and sustainability efforts, and to respond to a growing demand for Flexcel NX plates from other trade shops and converters.

Parwez Izhar, CEO – cylinders business, UFlex, says, “For our in-house packaging printing, Flexcel NX Plates enable us to convert an increasing number of jobs from gravure to flexo; underscoring our commitment to produce sustainable flexible packaging without impacting on quality. We also expect to see additional benefit from quicker makeready times and minimizing wastage by coming to color quicker.”

Izhar adds, “The simple but robust technology portfolio from Miraclon is another big advantage. With Flexcel NX Plates, we are able to optimize inventory management and can concentrate on all the different benefits we can achieve with one plate instead of having to use different plates for different jobs.”

UFlex’s plate-making division also supplies its plates to trade shops and other converters in the region. Izhar says, “Many of the companies we supply plates to have been requesting Flexcel NX plates to help them realize better on-press efficiency without impacting the quality of print produced – it’s really been established as the technology of choice for wide web flexible packaging printers. With our own Flexcel NX System up and running we can meet that demand and demonstrate its benefits to other customers too.

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Parwez Izhar, CEO – cylinders business, UFlex, with the newly installed Kodak Flexcel NX 4260 system from Miraclon

UFlex’s cylinder business – a blend of technology and creativity Izhar says, “In printing industry, precision and efficiency cannot be emphasized enough. Before our client’s messaging gets printed on the pack, our backward integration enables us to create cylinders required for the process. From design to print, we traverse the complete life-cycle to offer infallible printing consistency to our converting customers.

“Our Noida and Jammu manufacturing facilities make rotogravure printing cylinders, flexo plates and flexo printing sleeves for intaglio printing. The product image and message is engraved on cylinders/flexo plates and printed with high-precision and error-free perfection.

The entire process – from making the steel base to the copper plating, surface finishing, digital engraving, chrome plating to final proof print – we do it all, assuring quality while ensuring time-bound deliveries.”

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Rcdruck invests in package solution

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he new Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104 is becoming an attractive investment for a growing number of customers. Since the market launch of this universal press, Heidelberg has sold well over 1,000 printing units to customers all over the world – confirmation of the continuing market recovery in the company’s core business. “The Speedmaster CX 104 is exactly what the market has been looking for and is proving equally popular with customers from the packaging and commercial printing sectors,” says Heidelberg CEO Rainer Hundsdörfer.

“The press was unveiled to the public in summer 2021 and virtually all users are reporting big improvements in their overall efficiency.”

Rcdruck gets fit for the future and invests in package solution Based in Albstadt in Germany, Rcdruck is one such user. The print shop was founded in 1931 and has a trusting partnership with Heidelberg that stretches back decades. Generating annual sales of seven million euros, Rcdruck currently has around 50 employees and operates a number of offset presses from Heidelberg, mostly in the 70 x 100 format. The company serves commercial and packaging printing customers located both locally and nationwide.

Having viewed a pilot press at the Heidelberg site in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Rcdruck made up its mind to buy one of the first Speedmaster CX 104 systems in Germany. “The combination of the new coating unit, larger sheet format, high level of automation, and excellent flexibility of the Speedmaster CX 104 won us over,” says Markus Conzelmann, managing director and owner of Rcdruck. “Given that we were about to invest in a replacement for our Speedmaster CD 102, we therefore opted for a comprehensive package solution to ensure the print shop’s long-term competitiveness.”

Besides the Speedmaster CX 104-4+L already installed in summer 2021, this package for the print

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Rcdruck serves commercial and packaging printing customers located both locally and nationwide

service provider also includes two Suprasetter 106 platesetters and the Stahlfolder KH 82-P postpress system with FX feeder and shingle folding technology. What’s more, these equipment investments are complemented by a long-term Print Site Contract for machine servicing and maintenance.

Improved equipment efficiency More than six months after the Speedmaster CX 104 was commissioned, Conzelmann can report a significant improvement in the pressroom’s overall equipment efficiency. “Because the CX 104 is highly automated, we were able to switch from three-shift operation to a two-shift model and thus benefit from far lower operating costs. Since the new press includes the Prinect Inpress Control inline color measuring

system, paper waste is also around 50% lower than with the old Speedmaster CD 102. That means we’ve slashed our paper costs, which is particularly important in view of the high prices right now.”

In addition, Autoplate Pro makes it possible to achieve up to 60% shorter makeready times for some print jobs. The benefits of the new coating unit – especially its high coating quality and extremely quick and easy screen roller changing, which can be done by one person – are set to pave the way for Rcdruck’s further growth in the packaging printing sector.

“So far, we are highly satisfied with our investment decision. The quality of the entire system is perfect and the Heidelberg service team is always on hand if we happen to need help,” concludes Conzelmann. z

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Bobst launches new e-commerce version of its Expertfold 165 folder-gluer

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obst has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the new Expertfold 165 eCommerce version. Indeed, the larger version of the high-tech Expertfold 145 l 165 folder-gluer is now available with innovations for digital retail.

Already featuring a configurable and modular design, delivering flexibility and versatility, two new modules have been added to the 165 version – Polyvacuum and Gyrobox. Their objective is to add value under the pressures of eCommerce. Already available for the Masterfold 170 and 230, these two unique modules have been customized for the Expertfold 165 and are now available on this flagship for the folding-gluing of litho-laminated boxes. The launch demonstrates the Bobst approach to product development, meeting the changing needs of converters head-on.

Polyvacuum was designed to unlock versatility. Bespoke upper transports allow the installation of external application tools, while the lower vacuum transports ensure extremely stable transport of the blanks. Polyvacuum allows to fit special folding devices as well as in-line applicators of strips and self-adhesive tapes, needed for e-commerce boxes.

eCommerce boxes produced on the new Expertfold 165 eCommerce version folder-gluer

quickly turned to online during the pandemic. This brings added pressures onto brands and converters they rely on. As ever, we evolve our products to meet the needs of converters right here, right now – and in the future. With the Expertfold 165 eCommerce version, we’re offering a dedicated evolution of our tried and tested machine with additional tools for digital retail.”

Wide range of boxes in single production line “Expertfold 165 eCommerce produces a wide range

of boxes in a single production line, with efficient production even for complex boxes. What is more, the technology has simple handling for shorter make-ready and more uptime, adding more value for the converter.

As with all Bobst machines, complex technology is made simple with an operator-friendly user interface, with simple setup. We are pleased to bring a new powerhouse machine to the market and once again demonstrate why Bobst is the go-to name for packaging innovation,” concludes Binggeli.

Able to support digital transformation for packaging converters, the machine is equipped with MATIC automation technology and remote control. The swift setups and changeovers are also due to the fact that the entire folder-gluer and the different modules are managed through an HMI, allowing users to save and retrieve settings on demand. Ready for the transition to Industry 4.0, the Expertfold is already available with Helpline Plus and Bobst Service Apps, allowing remote access for fast and effective production monitoring and assistance. Indeed, the new Expertfold 165 eCommerce version meets the need for diversification and productivity, while also providing cost-efficient, future-proof converting. z

Gyrobox is a system that can pivot blanks at any angle from 0° to 180° in the running direction. Enabling converters to keep pace with heightened e-commerce demands, Gyrobox rotates boxes that normally require two passes in one single pass. The system can rotate left to right or right to left, allowing even complex boxes to be run at speeds of up to 250 m/min. Even when Gyrobox is not used, blanks can be folded and glued without any hindrance at full machine speed. This unique module enables the fast and cost-efficient production of specialty boxes, further increasing the great potential for diversification, together with Polyvacuum.

Pierre Binggeli, product line director folder-gluers at Bobst, says, “Across the retail sector, there has been an unmistakable surge in e-commerce as shoppers

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he packaging industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, and machine manufacturers are more likely to see growth in their industry. India is working on a significant market share in the global packaging and labeling business, thanks to the rapid advancements that are taking place in the development of efficient packaging systems. According to a report available on internet, the global packaging market is expected to grow at a steady rate of around four percent during the next couple of years.

The increasing popularity of convenience-based packaging is expected to boost the demand for these products in various industries like e-commerce transportation and shipment, food and beverage, personal care, household care, and healthcare industries.

Secondary packaging is essential in this business and has grown in prominence recently. Because consumers drive the industry, packaging and labeling patterns impact consumer preferences.

Furthermore, demand for direct-to-consumer markets is increasing in the country, and it plays a significant role in meeting consumer needs. Product mismatches, whether related to type, quantity, or size, often result in significant rejection, increasing back inventory, and blocking a major market share that would otherwise lead to firm growth.

What are our options for resolving this problem? The automation sector is exploding with new technology every year. As a result of this need, the vision system was developed as the third eye, which acts as a shield when the human eye fails. Machine Vision has established itself as a critical component of the manufacturing ecosystem. It helps machines and lines detect even the minute differences and faster response resulting in an efficient and highly productive packaging process.

The new filters are a simple and inexpensive way to improve the quality of captured images. They are available for both the Smart Camera and the Smart Sensor marking a unique feature of the Vision system.

Labeling – an important part of secondary packaging

packaged food, beverage, or medicine strip. Still, we have no idea how much effort it takes for the packaging manufacturer to produce it.

The packaging and labeling companies face numerous challenges in handling product identity, quantity, quality, and customer preferences despite embracing new technologies and upgraded systems like implementing aseptic and biodegradable packaging to improve the product shelf life. As per reports on the internet, more than 600 to 700 types of packaging machines and equipment are manufactured by the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector every year.

This emerging opportunity for the packaging industry is opening new possibilities.

A simple pharmaceutical label, for example, contains the manufacturer’s name and address, the identity of the product, the packer or distributor, the net quantity of contents, and the contents statement in standard units. While producing such items on a massive scale, determining whether it has a label with correct initials before releasing it into the market becomes problematic and a major responsibility of the manufacturer as well.

However, with the vast number of options and opportunities available, capturing market share has become a significant challenge. We check for authenticity of every purchased package from the market, whether

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Each packaging industry is time-constrained and operates on a microsecond basis. In this case, the manufacturer, as it is today, accepts any innovation that makes the job easier; every packaging manufacturer understands the market demand and the need to invest in innovations to drive their production process quickly

Labels and accurately. Labels are essential in major industries to identify a product, be it a beverage, cosmetics box, or jam container packaging that is mostly similar, if identical in that case, the label makes the difference, and to most consumers, the authenticity product that reflects from the label.

Product presentation is crucial in persuading consumers to choose one brand over another. Products with crooked or otherwise misapplied labels can harm the brand image. In this case, vision systems play a crucial role in detecting irregularities, functional flaws, and printing errors on product packaging and separating them from the production line. Label markings are used as an integral part of brand marketing with packaging and printing companies. Many consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and medical kits manufacturers are upgrading their production lines to include machine vision validation for safety and regulatory compliance. Wrinkled or incorrect labels and typographical errors can distract attention from the product’s appearance and market reputation.

Machine vision solution for packaging Each production facility on the manufacturing shop floor performs a common task to maintain precision and accuracy. Still, due to the increasing market demand, certain things require extra effort, particularly those directly going to the consumers or end-users.

The primary reason for implementing an integrated machine vision system is to ensure global UDI compliance across a wide range of pharmaceutical and food products. To verify the contents of a label as well as the quality of the label and record the data for each individual product, a unique system acting as a third eye is required.

Optimal lighting conditions. Lighting control with microsecond precision is guaranteed when synchronizing multiple cameras and light sources

The packaging and printing manufacturers needed a system that ensured the customer complied with global UDI standards. Thus, increasing speed by eliminating an age-old practice resulted in a high rate of rejections after the product was released. To solve this problem for manufacturers, a new set of hardware that can be integrated directly into industrial facilities is required.

B&R being the global leader of automation has introduced such a vision system for better performance.

The cameras, intelligent image processing algorithms, and innovative lighting portfolio are an integral part

Product presentation is crucial in persuading consumers to choose one brand over another. Products with crooked or otherwise misapplied labels can harm the brand image. In this case, vision systems play a crucial role in detecting irregularities, functional flaws, and printing errors on product packaging and separating them from the production line.

of the B&R control system. The uniqueness of B&R’s vision solution is a broad selection of intelligent camera technology. The multiple options at the lower end will replace simple machine vision sensors, while the top of the range will harness the full potential of high-end smart cameras. These entire vision system ranges are easy-to-configure machine vision functions for creating applications with minimal programming. Thus, with only one engineering tool and one application to manage, control engineers can implement many machine vision tasks to curb the load of additional programming.

Also, lighting plays an essential role in image quality.

As an integral part of the automation system, B&R’s machine vision lighting is easily synchronized with other sensors, motor positions, and events in the machine application. Lighting control with microsecond precision is guaranteed when synchronizing multiple cameras and light sources. B&R understands the needs of the industry while implementing a system like this, which is easy to install with the running system on the shop floor. The machine vision system is a boon to the manufacturing ecosystem that works efficiently to help you lessen rejections and create a brand in the consumer market. z

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z Aims to increase productivity twofold

Monarch Graphics adds Gallus Labelmaster at its new plant Manash Das

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onarch Graphics has added another plant to its business and has invested in a new Gallus Labelmaster in order to increase its productivity. Established in 2006, Monarch Graphics is a leading label converter with a state-of-the-art production facility in North India.

Backed by a high-spirited team, the company has successfully taken a crucial step to transform its capabilities, by expanding its facilities and adding new machines.

The new facility is one of the most commendable projects in Monarch’s corporate history and the Gallus Labelmaster 440 is now fully functional. Monarch Graphics is a comprehensive labeling solutions provider with cutting-edge technology catering to the needs of more than 120 clients. All the while, the company has grown extensively to bring versatility to its offerings and solutions. A significant start and leap going beyond Indian boundaries is next step with Monarch Graphics is a main focus of investment and opening up new production facilities.

“This new location gives us an extra 20,000 square feet and houses the new Gallus Labelmaster 440. The opening of our new manufacturing facility in Noida, Delhi NCR, will enable us to meet the demands of our current and future customers, more than double our production capacity, and create new jobs within the company,” says Bhrigav Jain, finance and technocommercial director at Monarch Graphics “The main aim of the addition of a new plant is to enhance productivity. The production area in our factory site has been integrated to perform all processes seamlessly, from acceptance of materials and printing, inspection and shipping of products. The floor layout has been designed to foster internal communication

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Pavail Jain, managing director; and Bhrigav Jain, finance and techno-commercial director of Monarch Graphics

and eliminate unnecessary wastage by streamlining and sophisticating operations through better communication. Thereby, creating an environment where employees can work together with a feeling of greater enrichment,” explains Jain.

In 2016, Monarch started its journey in flexography printing with a Gallus ECS 340 machine. This welltimed investment brought in dramatic changes in the whole production process of labels. Monarch has been able to deliver quality as per its client’s expectations and desired standards. Team Monarch’s dedication and passion to innovate and transform labeling solutions has led them to again extend their relationship with Gallus once again.

Speaking about the new investment, Jain said, “With the significant growth of Monarch Graphics, the demand of our products continues to increase at a rapid pace. We wanted our new facility to give us the ability to meet the demands of today and operations for years to come. Hence we chose a versatile and operator friendly Gallus Labelmaster platform with 10 colors, equipped with multiple converting options

like rotary screens, dual cure drying systems, auto registration and other customized options will let the team offer value addition like embellishing effects, offer special print decoration, add various security feature, printing with specialty inks and enhance production capabilities of conventional flexography with rotary screens. The previous association with regional team made our decision even more easy as we narrowed down our requirements in a very logical manner.”

Monarch also launched a new corporate logo at the same time to mark the fresh start at the new plant.

“Our new corporate logo design reflects our intention to maintain the vision and our aspiration to reach new heights at the new site. “The metamorphosis logo embodying the spirit of growth from a pupa into a full-grown entity, our logo is inspired by the ubiquitous and magnificent winged beauty, the monarch species of butterflies. Signifying the migration of a brand from taking baby steps to being a well-established and trusted icon, our identity resonates with the constant state of motion and coordination needed for this journey,” says Jain. z

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z Q&A with Stephan Plenz of Actega Metal Print

Improving recyclability of finished label and packaging by eliminating foil waste Consumers, leaders in government, converters, and brands are undoubtedly, and rightly, putting sustainability at the top of their agendas. As such, the market is watching intently for new solutions that can effect real change where sustainability is concerned, whilst also delivering on the quality standards set by existing technologies. One such solution that certainly has all eyes on it is Actega’s Ecoleaf metallic decoration technology. By making the switch from hot or cold foil to this breakthrough metallization technology, brands and converters can eliminate foil waste as well as improve the recyclability of the finished label or packaging. Here is an excerpt from an interview with Stephan Plenz, general manager at Actega Metal Print What is it about the Ecoleaf technology that led you to take the position of general manager for Actega Metal Print?

ramping up the product to industrial level so that we can share its economic and environmental benefits on a much greater scale across the worldwide market.

Stephan Plenz: Sustainability has always been close to my heart, and we all know that environmental pressures are coming to a head. Regulations are ramping up in almost every area of business and the shift towards greener solutions is no longer optional, it’s critical if manufacturers, converters and brands want to thrive, or even survive long-term, in this industry.

What truly fascinates me, however, are those market players who are going beyond just settling for acquiring a green tick by their name and striving for innovative, creative solutions that lead to real, quantifiable environmental benefits. Actega is doing exactly that with its Ecoleaf technology. Rather than looking at how they could just tweak the foiling process to reduce waste, they reinvented it completely, eliminating the need for foil altogether. The implications of this, and the market potential, are huge, and it’s exciting to be a part of a journey that’s making a significant realworld difference.

Could you provide an update on where this technology is today?

In driving Ecoleaf forward, what are the key strengths and synergies that you bring from your previous roles?

Stephan Plenz: More than 25 years of my career have been spent in leading positions in the graphic arts industry, working at the interface between technology, innovation and product development, bring-

Stephan Plenz, general manager at Actega Metal Print

ing products from concept through development and testing to real-life market success. When you combine this with visits to over 1000 customers and experience working in a multitude of different team environments, it gives you a unique perspective on what is needed for a product to thrive on the market.

At its essence, I believe that having a great product that solves a problem for the industry, and having a dynamic, flourishing organizational environment, are two of the two key pillars for success. For Actega, they already have these foundations in place, with both a highly skilled and passionate team and a cutting-edge, truly disruptive solution in Ecoleaf. The next stage of this journey is nurturing and building on these elements, supporting the team in their development and

Stephan Plenz: We now have six beta units installed and working in the field, with the figures projected at around 20 by the end of this year. We are seeing incredible feedback across the board, with some existing customers already talking about installing a second or third unit. It’s a very promising start. We know the market potential for sustainable metallization is vast; we are working within the context of an increasingly competitive landscape, where a need for brand differentiation is at an all-time high, whilst also hearing a deafening and unavoidable demand for sustainable products. All of this culminates in an ideal climate for Ecoleaf to flourish on the market, enabling the production of stand-out metallic embellishments with a solid environmental profile.

How does Ecoleaf compare to current solutions on the market, in terms of sustainability?

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need for foil, but also only involves the precise amount of metal needed for each application, eliminating pigment waste too, as well as the need for any carrier film. When you look at this in a wider context, the benefits become even clearer. Every 1kg of pigment utilised with Ecoleaf replaces 3 tonnes of foil, which in turn eliminates 14 tonnes of CO2: the equivalent of planting 1.100 trees. The potential environmental impact of this technology, once ramped up and put into operation at scale, paints a very hopeful picture for the future of print and packaging embellishments.

In your opinion, how important are solutions like Ecoleaf for the sustainability of print and packaging? Should the industry do more?

Stephan Plenz: We are undoubtedly beyond the point at which sustainability can be an added extra for

businesses to opt into; it is now a disruptive force for change that is defining the direction that the industry moves in. There is no longer a question as to whether the industry should do more; the fact is that we must do more – both from a business perspective if we want to be a part of the industry’s future, and as a matter of shared responsibility for our environment.

Stephan Plenz: Actega’s approach has been very much steeped in science and research, meaning that as a product, Ecoleaf has benefited from a host of improvements and enhancements as it has moved through development and testing to its current point of market readiness – particularly since it was last showcased to the industry at drupa 2016, where most people have seen it for the first time. We have been able to hone the technology to maximize key elements such as user-friendliness and flexibility, now delivering the same impressive results across flexo, digital and screen printing, as well as both inline or as part of the finishing line. z

z Strengthening postpress operations

Kaliswari Group opts for fourth Polar 115 cutting equipment

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ivakasi-based Kaliswari Group has invested in its fourth Polar 115 PF paper cutting equipment to strengthen its postpress operations. AP Selvarajan, director at Kaliswari Group, said, “The new Polar 115 PF cutting equipment will further enhance our commitment towards excellent delivery and just in time services to all our factories in need of labels, wick coverings and wrappers.”

“The Polar 115 PF is suitable for all standard cutting jobs. The cutting equipment is best suited for all the offset formats of 70 x 100 cm. With cutting width up to 115 cm, the intuitive cutting program enhance faster knife changes and shortest makeready times.

The Polar’s positioning system comes with mechanical positioning accuracy of 1/1000 mm and renders greater cutting precision. The Polar is highly reliable for everyday production,” said Selvarajan.

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AP Selvarajan, director – Kaliswari Group with the brand new Polar 115 cutting equipment

Labels tion of quality and innovation. We used to cut thin paper stock for firework labels and even thin paper stock for cracker wicks with 100% precision, the touch screen operation is more user friendly for our operators”

manufactures and sells fireworks under reputed brand name ‘Cock.’ Other than the pyrotechnic business, the company also owns educational institutions, transportation company, and hotels in Tamil Nadu

Kaliswari Group had an amazing run since its inception in 1923 as a match factory. Over the years, the Group grew strength to strength, and soon the company expanded its arms into fireworks. The Kaliswari Group

The in-house printing division caters to the commercial and packaging needs of the fireworks and other businesses. Today, the Kaliswari group operates more than 30 factories and with an employee

strength of 9,000 plus people.

The nine-decade old print house has a complete display of prepress, press, and postpress equipment including the Heidelberg Speedmaster CS 92 4-color press installed in 2015, first in India to bolster the printing division, also has Polar 115 XT, Polar N Plus, and Suprasetter A 106 CtP equipment with Prinect software including plate on demand. z

z Sustainable IML packaging

Get the scoop of new IML-decorated Chuckles flavor

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huckles is a well-known brand in South Africa, producing all types of confectionery such as chocolate coated malt, toffee, peanuts, raisins, and coconut balls. Woolworths, the local retail giant behind the brand, has exclusively introduced Chuckles malt-flavored ice cream with milk chocolate and malted puff pieces. Offered in IML decorated packaging, the latest addition clearly tastes like more as the stores were sold out in a blink of an eye. Chuckles set the standard very high for the decoration part and the printing quality of the ice cream tubs and lids, which is why the brand opted once again for an IML-decorated packaging.

Sustainable IML packaging Woolworths is known for its exciting ice cream flavors and continues to expand its sensational range. While doing so, the brand attaches great importance to sustainable packaging. This sustainability vision is in line with MCC Verstraete’s sustainability strategy, which focuses on offering innovative label solutions that enable packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable.

Chuckles go viral Woolworths enjoys a high brand awareness, and therefore the brand chose to announce their new

product through social media. The message was well-received by the ice cream lovers, and consumers were sharing their own Chuckles products on all the social media channels. Talking about a successful product launch!

Exceptional fast delivery Due to the great online marketing campaign, the stores were sold out as soon as the new package hit the shelves. “We had to arrange a new IML purchase order six times the amount of the initial forecast. Luckily we could count on the partnership we have with MCC Verstraete. The team understood the demand and did everything possible to expedite the second order. It’s always exciting and pleasant to work with their team and to be able to count on the level of expertise and commitment to excellent customer service,” says Lorena Kleintjes, purchasing specialist at Polyoak.

Chuckles malt-flavored ice cream is now available in IML packages

“The ease of doing business was key towards securing the supply chain and delivering our labels in a speedy time. Being able to coordinate quickly among several departments was a textbook example of our good partnership,” concludes Joe Kaddoum, regional sales manager for Middle East and Africa at MCC Verstraete.

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z Interview with Sumant Singhal of Chiripal Poly Films

How Chiripal Poly Films grew into a flexible packaging giant in just 10 years?

A decade ago, Chiripal Poly Films started as a single-location, single-product company. Today, the company has its plants in multiple locations producing multiple products, clocking a sale of Rs 2800 crore. Just recently the company celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Currently, the company has an annual capacity to manufacture 126,000 MT BOPP, 38,000 MT BOPET, and 216,000 MT PET resin in addition to value-added capabilities of metalizing and coating flexible films. In May this year, the company will inaugurate its new BOPET line at its newly built plant in Hyderabad. Sumant Singhal, CEO at Chiripal Poly Films, discusses with The Packman the journey so far, new investments and future plans of the company. Here is an excerpt from the interview.

Mahan Hazarika: Chiripal Poly Films has ordered a highly automated BOPET line for the newly built factory in Hyderabad. What made you take the decision to invest in a new line/plant?

Sumant Singhal: The decision for a new plant in Hyderabad was an outcome of our desire to be closer to markets and customers. The demand for packaging films has been growing at a fast pace in Southern India over the last few years and there were no packaging film plants situated in this part of the country. This prompted us to set up a plant in Hyderabad. The other driver to this decision was to become multi-locational to mitigate business continuity risks of operating from a single site.

As far as the new BOPET line is concerned, it is in line with our decision to double our capacity (both BOPP and BOPET) by 2024. After the BOPET line, which will start later this year, we have another BOPP and BOPET line planned for commissioning in 2024.

Mahan Hazarika: What are the special features of the new line?

Sumant Singhal: Our new line will give us the capability to manufacture several new BOPET grades like White, Twist, Matte, Heat Sealable, and Ultra Clear.

Sumant Singhal, CEO at Chiripal Poly Films

Mahan Hazarika: Have you also made any other investments in capacity building/ value addition? Please share.

Sumant Singhal: Apart from the BOPP and BOPET

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lines planned till 2024, which I have already mentioned above, we have a CPP line planned for commissioning later this year. We have just started up a metallizer at Hyderabad and have two more metallizers lined up in the next 12-24 months. We have very recently finalized

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Mahan Hazarika: Chiripal Poly Films has grown into a significant player in the flexible packaging domain in just a decade.

How did you make it possible?

Sumant Singhal: We are a part of a large textile group and when the group ventured into packaging films in 2012, we were clear that we wanted to be a major player in the industry. In keeping with this vision, we set ourselves 5-year and 10-year goals which we have achieved. So with a clear vision of where we wanted to be in 10 years, we invested in both assets and people.

With the right hardware and software in place, we focused on offering our customers high-quality products, an expanded product portfolio and service that was prompt and responsive. We have over the years met and exceeded the expectations of our customers resulting in a very loyal customer base which is a big strength in a highly competitive industry like ours.

We also focused on global markets and export to more than 50 countries today. We have also steadily diversified our product offerings which include offline coated films and PET resin.

All these actions resulted in our steady growth over the last ten years has culminated in our strong positioning in the industry today.

Mahan Hazarika: How exciting is the Indian flexible market right now? What are the growth pangs that may need to be addressed?

Sumant Singhal: The Indian flexible market is extremely exciting and will surely remain this way for several years to come. The current per capita consumption of plastic packaging is quite low by global standards and provides a huge opportunity to keep growing at a double-digit rate year on year.

The growing middle class, increasing penetration of organized retail, and demand for hygienically packed food in a post-covid world is only going to accelerate the demand.

Growth pangs could manifest in the area of compliance with sustainability regulations which are still evolving.

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Mahan Hazarika: Looking ahead, how do you think the sustainability debate will evolve in the coming years?

Sumant Singhal: I see the campaign against plastics, being the villain of the sustainability narrative, losing steam. The misconceptions about plastics need to be addressed and people need to see the holistic picture. Plastic has a much lower carbon footprint compared to most other forms of packaging like aluminum or glass, due to its lightweight and relatively lower energy consumption in the manufacturing process. What about the food wastage that will happen in a world without plastics? Can paper packaging prolong the shelflife of food and act as a barrier like plastic does?

Does using paper not mean cutting down more trees? So there are pros and cons in all forms of packaging.

Once we have a clear perspective of why we can’t do without plastics, we need to channel our energies towards improvising our plastic packaging to be easily recyclable and build a robust infrastructure for collecting and recycling post-consumer plastic waste. Of course, there will be a cost to this effort which both Industry and the government will have to bear.

In my view, this realization has dawned and the MoEF’s (Ministry of Environment and Forests) intent of introducing EPR (extended producer responsibility) is a step in this direction. We are also seeing most FMCG

companies redesigning their packaging to more recyclable structures. Incidentally, we have a full range of product offering which supports recyclable and sustainable packaging and are actively working towards making packaging more sustainable.

Mahan Hazarika: What according to you are the challenges in the overall ecosystem in the implementation of sustainable practices?

Sumant Singhal: My reply to this question draws from my answer to the previous question and is in the context of plastic packaging. The first challenge is awareness, particularly in developing nations like India.

People need to understand that we have a problem, the impact of which can be scaled down but may not be totally eradicated. Plastic waste gets a lot of attention when photos of dead whales with stomachs full of plastic bags hit the news. The NGO’s and pressure groups who drive these campaigns need to spend more energy towards educating the masses to make small changes in their life that support sustainability, which could be as simple as segregating their household waste so that it can be easily recycled.

The other challenge is creating an infrastructure for the collection and recycling of post-consumer waste. This involves developing a commercially viable revenue model for ragpickers, who are key to scavenging and waste collection in a country like India. Also, easy availability of affordable technology for recycling is needed. All this has a huge cost and needs a major effort, which can only happen when the government, industry and NGOs work in a collaborative and unidirectional manner. I don’t think that is happening today.

Mahan Hazarika: What will remain a primary business challenge for you in 2022?

Sumant Singhal: The challenges I envisage in 2022, not only for us but for the entire industry are in the area of feedstock supplies and global logistics. There is going to be tightness in the feed-stock supply situation this year based on the global supply-demand dynamics and securing the feedstock supply chain is a key focus area for us. The other challenge we are experiencing is in the area of global logistics. The shortage of vessels and containers and the huge escalation in ocean freight costs is hampering both imports and exports.

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z Growing demand for BOPP and BOPET

Several Brückner lines on order and under installation in India

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s new and more sustainable structures are being developed in India too, a number of Brückner Maschinenbau film lines are on order. While several have been recently installed, some are under installation or about to be installed.

Punjab-headquartered Nahar Poly Films has increased its production capabilities with an 8.7 meter 5-layer BOPP line from Brückner Maschinenbau. The new BOPP line, which is the second Brückner line at Nahar Poly Films, has been successfully commissioned at the company’s Mandideep plant.

Sambhav Oswal, director and Sanjay Madhukar Karandikar, head of plant operations at Nahar Poly Films, said, “We are very pleased that we were able to expand our plant park with another Brückner line.

The start-up of our new BOPP line went smoothly and we are now equipped to serve the needs of our customers even better.”

Johann Kreilinger, head of sales subcontinent at Brückner Maschinenbau, said, “The highly motivated teams of Brückner in the Siegsdorf head office, our subsidiary in India and of course finally at site managed the challenges of this project, even during the difficult circumstances due to Corona. This is the result of a terrific team performance. A big thank you goes to our valuable customer Nahar Poly Films, who provided the best possible support at each individual stage of the project. Only together we all were able to successfully start Nahar’s BOPP expansion project nearly in time.”

World’s largest BOPP line for Cosmo Films The bare facts are impressing – 104 m film width, a production speed of 600 meters per minute, the highest output possible on a BOPP film production line. Cosmo CEO Pankaj Poddar said, “The new 5-layer line for the manufacture of BOPP specialty films at our Aurangabad location will be the largest of its kind in

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A Bruckner line at Cosmo Films’ Shendra plant in Aurangabad

the world and will allow us to expand our sales within the specialty markets.”

Chairman and managing director Ashok Jaipuria added, “To go again with our long-term partner Brückner is simply a logical step. We have been working together on a basis of trust for many years and have successfully managed large projects. A current example is our first BOPET film line, which is in the final stages of commissioning, Here, too, the cooperation is trusting and close – and this spirit we will also take over in our new BOPP project.”

Two BOPP lines for India’s leading confectionery manufacturer Millions of Indians have grown up with Priyagold’s biscuits, chocolate, snacks and juices over the past years. To keep their fine specialties fresh and appetizing at all times, a wide variety of BOPP and BOPET films are in use. So the logical step was backward integration: producing and converting high-quality films for inhouse requirements and to serve domestic and export film markets. And thus, the Group subsidiary Surya Global Flexifilms ordered two BOPP lines from Brückner Maschinenbau.

Shekhar Agarwal, Surya’s chairman and managing director, said, “As a newcomer in film production we

were looking for a partner with great experience, convincing technology and relevant references. All this we have found in Brückner – this already became clear during our first talks.”

Kreilinger confirms the extremely constructive negotiating climate, “Both our Indian sales team and us from Germany have felt very comfortable in the discussions: our new partners are always well prepared and target-oriented. We are really looking forward to realize the projects.”

Both BOPP lines are 8.7 meter wide, while one is a 3-layer line, the other is a 5-layer line. These lines will be installed at Surya’s new highly modern plant in the Greater Noida. The installation of the first line which has landed in the country will begin in April and should be running in mid-2022. The second Bruckner line should be commissioned approximately one and a half years later at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024.

And there are more lines…

Apart from Nahar Polyfilms, Cosmo Films, and Surya Global Flexifilms, Vacmet’s 8.7 meter Bruckner line is running and its 10.4-meter line is under installation.

Several other polyester, are expected to be installed in June – July time frame at Akash Polyfilms, SML, SRF, and Satyendra. z –Mahan Hazarika

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Toppan makes full-scale entry into BOPP film business in India

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oppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, decor materials, and electronics solutions, has increased its stake to acquire a majority shareholding in Max Speciality Films (MSFL), a leading Indian manufacturer of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films.

Headquartered in Punjab, MSFL has been an equity method associate of Toppan since 2017, when Toppan acquired a 49% stake. Effective 1 February 2022, it has now become a consolidated subsidiary. In addition to enabling Toppan to make a full-scale entry into the BOPP film business in India, the investment will support efforts to expand the company’s network for supplying mono-materials to diverse customers in global markets, contributing to the creation of a sustainable society.

With production bases in Japan, other parts of Asia, and North America, Toppan operates a wide-ranging packaging business centered on GL Barrier, a transparent vapor-deposited barrier film that enjoys the leading share of its global market. Toppan’s Medium Term Plan, announced in May 2021, takes digital and sustainable transformation as its key concept and identifies priorities in the packaging business to be catering to

Toppan Group facilitates an accurate understanding of the needs of a huge market of 1.3 billion people and secures a film development and manufacturing base in a location that will be key for enhancing the global supply network for mono-materials.

sustainability-related demand, establishing networks facilitating local production for local consumption, and accelerating global expansion.

Max Speciality Films was founded in 1990 and has its headquarters and manufacturing base in Punjab, India. The company manufactures and sells BOPP films, predominantly for food packaging. Since making its initial investment in MSFL, Toppan has participated in the business as a minority shareholder.

Increasing its stake from 49% to 90% and bringing MSFL on board as a consolidated subsidiary will enable Toppan to strengthen its business in the growing Indian market for BOPP films, which are anticipated to see demand as a more readily recyclable monomaterial for packaging. The addition of MSFL and its extensive knowledge of the Indian market to the

Synergies are expected to be produced by bringing together MSFL’s BOPP film manufacturing know-how and Toppan’s forming technologies for barrier and other films to drive global expansion of the supply network for sustainable packaging. Adding MSFL to Toppan’s existing packaging business network, meanwhile, will enable a full-scale advance into the expanding Indian market and strengthen business in India as a destination for sustainable packaging developed by Toppan.

“Demand for sustainable packaging is growing every day, and development of packaging and materials that meet those needs has become essential,” said Masahiko Tatewaki, managing executive officer of Toppan’s global packaging business. “Furthering our partnership with Max Speciality Films, its experienced team under CEO Manohar Kumar, and its unique BOPP film products and technologies will be a significant advantage as we expand our packaging business.” z

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Dabur becomes first Indian ‘plastic waste neutral’ FMCG company

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27,000 MT of post-consumer plastic waste from all over India in the 2021-22 financial year. The company said in a statement that it is the first in the country to achieve this landmark. Dabur said,

“Today, we collect, processes and recycles the same amount of plastic waste that Dabur sells in its product packaging in a year, thereby becoming a ‘plastic waste neutral’ enterprise.”

Flexibles “It is a matter of great pride for the entire Dabur family, who have worked towards not just collecting plastic waste from our cities, towns and villages, but also preventing the waste from reaching our landfills and oceans. This includes all types of plastic waste, from PET and HDPE bottles, PP caps and labels to multi-layered plastics and beverage cartons. As a Responsible Corporate Citizen, Dabur has always been recognized for its commitment towards sustainability and ecological responsibility. We have made significant progress in our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) journey and have now become the first Indian FMCG Company to become Plastic Waste Neutral in India,” Dabur India executive director-operations Shahrukh A Khan said.

Dabur had set itself the target of collecting, processing and recycling over 22,000 MT of post-consumer plastic waste from across India in the year 2021-22. “We surpassed that target three months ahead of schedule and have enhanced our full-year target to 26,956 MT. We work with government-registered recycling partners across the country and have taken progressive actions to reduce plastic waste in cities, town, villages, while also raising awareness about plastic waste management within the community. The collected plastic waste is being sent to different Recyclers, waste-to-energy plants and cement kilns,” Khan added.

Dabur’s Plastic Waste Management initiative was rolled out in the year 2017-18 as part of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rule 2016, 2018 (amended).

Under this initiative, Dabur has till date collected a total of over 54,000 MT of plastic waste (Recyclable and Non-Recyclable) direct from the end-users with the help of around local ragpickers in 150 cities across India. Dabur has also put in place a robust audit mechanism to ensure complete transparency and compliance to the state and central regulations and guidelines on plastic waste management.

Moving forward on its mission to protect the environment and roll out special initiatives for ecologically sensitive areas, Dabur announced the launch of a new ‘Save the Environment’ campaign in Himachal Pradesh to create awareness within communities on managing plastic waste within their household.

The company will be distributing cotton carry bags to replace the plastic bags that are currently being used in households, Dabur India corporate headenvironment, health and safety Tusar Pattnaik said.

As part of this commitment, Dabur has also been working with school children across small town and villages, educating them about various types of waste and the benefits of segregating them at source. “We

The collected plastic waste is being sent to different recyclers, waste-to-energy plants and cement kilns

have also been supporting government schools by supplying them with waste-bins, sanitation facilities, information, education and communication (IEC) material, etc. These initiatives, we feel, will go a long way in creating a Swachh Bharat and Swachh Himachal Pradesh. We are also working towards improving the livelihood and health of local ragpickers, waste collectors, recyclers in the state,” Pattnaik said. z

z High Coefficient of Friction

Cosmo Films launches white CPP film

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osmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, has launched a white Cast Polypropylene (CPP) film with high Coefficient of Friction (COF).

A film specially innovated to address the issue of slippage of layers over each other, it has a seal strength of more than 1,800 gf/inch with a seal initiation temperature of 950 C. It helps in achieving a uniform sealing area of the final pouches as it helps in preventing the issue of inter-layer slippage. The Film-to-film coefficient of friction range is more than 0.4 while the film-to-metal coefficient of friction range lies in the range of 0.3 to 0.4.

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eliminates the need for white ink and is suitable for flexible packaging for the lamination of noodles, biscuits, snacks and other bakery products. The structure of the film consists of three layers: a) corona treated layer; b) white PP core layer and; c) sealable untreated layer.

Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo Films, said, “Packaging slippage is one of the major issues of the FMCG industry. To address this issue and avoid wastage of food material, we have designed this film. The issue of slippage of layers over each other arises due to the lower value of the coefficient of friction that results in the non-uniform sealing area of the final pouch. Our new CPP film is designed with a higher coefficient of friction, which helps in achieving a uniform sealing area for the final pouch.” z

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z Plastic waste management initiative

Colgate launches recyclable toothpaste tube with ‘Recycle Me!’ packaging

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olgate is rolling out its recyclable tube in the US and using a bold message on its package to help get the word out. ColgatePalmolive’s tube, the first to be recognized by external recycling authorities as recyclable, is made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the same No. 2 plastic used for milk and detergent bottles. Recycling the tube alongside plastic bottles requires no extra steps – no rinsing, cutting or cleaning before tossing it into a recycling bin.

But making a toothpaste tube that is recyclable is only half the battle. Traditionally, since most of the world’s toothpaste tubes are made with a mix of materials, they have not been recycled. Globally, that adds up to 20 billion toothpaste tubes a year that are tossed in the trash.

To alert shoppers that the Colgate tube is now recyclable, Colgate is bringing it out in a ‘Recycle Me!’ tube. The bold, limited-edition graphics will be found on select tubes of Colgate Optic White Advanced Sparkling White, Colgate Cavity Protection, Colgate Max Fresh Cool, and Colgate Total Whitening, with the transition of the rest of the Colgate toothpaste line to be completed by 2023.

The goal of ‘Recycle Me!’ is to build awareness of recyclable tubes not only among consumers, but also the operators of the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) that sort plastic, reprocessors that make resin from recycled plastic, and other recycling stakeholders.

“As the global toothpaste leader with a brand found in more homes than any other, we want to lead in waste reduction and, in particular, making toothpaste tubes a part of the circular economy.

The Recycle Me! tube is designed to educate and engage consumers and the recycling community who are both essential to progress, and we are excited to initiate and learn from our upcoming pilot program,” said Dana Medema, vice president and

The Recycle Me! tube is designed to educate and engage consumers and the recycling community

general manager, oral care for Colgate-Palmolive in North America.

Colgate-Palmolive is developing a recyclable tube pilot program in partnership with peer companies and working with a leading MRF and reprocessor in the US. The pilot will focus on one county or municipality to test how educational efforts can build tube recycling rates and assess the quality of the tube material that is collected for reprocessing. The data will be used to define easy-to-action best practices for tube recycling to be shared with communities and recyclers around the country.

Colgate-Palmolive has taken other important actions to build momentum for the adoption and acceptance of recyclable tubes. One was to use HDPE. Colgate chose it because the HDPE bottle stream has one of

the highest recycling rates, at about 30% in the US. It wasn’t easy to work with; HDPE is rigid and not well suited for squeezable tubes. But by combining different layers of HDPE laminate at varying thicknesses, Colgate engineers were able to produce a soft, easy-to-squeeze recyclable tube that will also protect the product across roughly 150 brushing occasions during the life of a typical 6 oz. tube.

The other was to share its recyclable tube know-how with other companies, including competitors, through some 50 packaging forums and 1-on-1 meetings to promote the transition to recyclable tubes. For recyclable tubes to be a success, it requires a critical mass of tubes on shelf that meet recycling standards. That will encourage the recycling community to add tubes to their lists of acceptable materials and support a new habit among consumers to recycle tubes. z THE PACKMAN | MAR-APR 2022

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z Protective packaging solutions

Storopack’s AIRplus BIO films make packaging more efficient and sustainable

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rotective packaging specialist Storopack has introduced AIRplus Bio Film to help customers make their packaging process more efficient and material more sustainable. The composting ability of AIRplus Bio Film is certified according to the European standard EN 13432 and the American Norm ASTM D6400. The air cushions are marked with the seedling logo ensuring the recipient is aware of the shipping company’s ethos of sustainability.

Storopack’s spokesperson says, “Our promise is to provide ‘perfect protective packaging’ to optimally protect every product while in transit. But as we do this, we are also careful about the environment and strive to bring products that are more sustainable in nature. Time in and out, Storopack has brought in innovative products “An exceptional product, the compostable AIRplus Bio Film is designed to run on all AIRplus machines in the series that process Void Film giving great variation on the types of applications it is suitable for. The filling and padding material can be used throughout all

service departments, from small dispatch rooms to the automated distribution center.”

“Our customers like to have different protective packaging options and place importance on sustainability.

Storopack has just the right products, from films featuring a high percentage of recycled materials to compostable solutions,” adds Guia D’acquisto, director, CD Group.

Storopack claims that AIRplus BIO Film is made partly from bioplastics such as polylactic acid, which is derived from corn and is fully industrially compostable

and certified in accordance with EN 13432 and ASTM d6400. The company also claims that the film is exceptionally stable, elastic, air-tight, and lightweight. In the right conditions, the film is fully industrially compostable in 182 days. Air cushioning allows a 1.2 kg reduction of CO2(equivalent) emissions per 1000 km. z

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K.Walter develops upgrade package for all existing chromium tanks

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existing chromium tanks. The company says that this environmental health and safety package is an important step in fulfilling the current regulations for using chromium and ensures further improve-

ments for workers’ safety by reducing exposure to chromium trioxide.

The package can be ordered separately to upgrade

Flexibles chromium tanks that have already been installed or as a complete solution in combination with new tanks.

The package consists of: – Heliochrome wetting agent FF: An additive that reduces aerosols and therefore exposure for users and the environment.

– Heliochrome REOX 3: An additive that regulates the trivalent chrome content so that the use of lead anodes can be avoided. This approach reduces the need for maintenance and therefore considerably reduces exposure for users.

– Heliochrome Rapid EC: The 4-in-1 solution that combines all components and additives (wetting agent/catalyst/REOX 3/liquid chromium), thus eliminating the need to handle substances separately and use crystalline chromium and therefore reducing exposure for users and the environment.

– Quick Connect: Coupling device that reduces exposure for users and the environment while changing barrels or IBC tanks containing chromium.

Quick Connect coupling device for enhanced safety when changing barrels or IBC tanks containing chromium

– Sample kit: Safe removal of electrolyte samples, thereby reducing exposure for users when taking samples.

Sample kit for safe removal of electrolyte samples

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z Orders Nova RS 5003 and Vision CI flexo press

Jupiter Laminators improves consistency with Bobst Manash Das

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onipat-based Jupiter Laminators has invested in two Bobst machines – Nova RS 5003 and Vision CI flexo press. Both the machines will be installed at Jupiter’s new 65-acre integrated plant in Murthal, 10-km from the company’s Sonipat plant.

Earlier, to offer its customers better products and services using forefront technologies, the company had invested in a Bobst 5002 rotogravure printing press in 2017. Kaushik Nag, CEO-flexibles and CPP, Jupiter Laminators said that he was highly impressed by the performance of the Bobst 5002 and hence decided to invest in Bobst again.

Jupiter Laminators, which started as a manufacturer of converting machines two decades ago, has since acquired an impeccable reputation across India as a manufacturer of flexible packaging materials for a wide range of market sectors including food, beverage, healthcare, pet care, industrial, security and anti-counterfeiting.

The company is using the Bobst 5002 rotogravure printing press to print on film, paper and laminates for flexible packaging. Nag said, “We carried out a lot of research before buying and compared numerous presses against each other to ensure that the one we chose would do exactly what we required. We knew we were looking for a press that would be cost-effective while delivering sustainable production. Bobst was able to demonstrate that their machine could do just that. We also liked the registration system, shaftless mechanism of the cylinder and fast job setting. The unique twin flow dryer for more efficient drying also proved a selling point for us.”

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Kaushik Nag, CEO – flexibles and CPP, Jupiter Laminators

Speaking about the existing Bobst 5002, Nag said, “We have been able to achieve consistently high print quality, on a wide range of materials including eco-friendly substrates. In addition, we have noticed a significant reduction in wastage since its installation.

Features such as effective web handling, accurate tension control from unwinder to rewinder, fast job changeovers, wastage reduction and print quality consistency have all helped to boost and improve our production. For us as a business, consistency is critical as it enables us to offer a uniform quality to our clients.”

Nag added, “The machine is very operator-friendly, and our operatives are very happy to use it. Today, we run most of our jobs on it, including important job runs, purely because of the consistent high-quality print that it delivers time and again.”

“For any converters looking for maximum uptime, ease of operation, high-quality print and advanced sustainable solutions, Bobst can deliver. We have not had any issues with the machine and service has always been timely,” concluded Nag. z

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z Addresses the full lifecycle of plastic

UN passes historic resolution to end plastic pollution by 2024

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n 2 March 2022, a landmark resolution has been made after 175 nations agreed to forge an international, legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5). World leaders, ministers and other representatives endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to end plastic pollution, and forge an international legally binding agreement, by the end of 2024. The landmark resolution addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal.

“Against the backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) shows multilateral cooperation at its best,” said president of the assembly, and Norway’s minister for climate and the environment, Espen Barth Eide. “Plastic pollution has grown into an epidemic. With today’s resolution we are officially on track for a cure.”

The resolution, based on three initial draft resolutions from various nations, establishes an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) which will begin its work this year, aiming to complete a draft legally binding agreement by the end of 2024.

That in turn, is expected to present a legally binding instrument, which would reflect diverse alternatives to address the full lifecycle of plastics, the design of reusable and recyclable products and materials, and the need for enhanced international collaboration to facilitate access to technology, to allow the revolutionary plan to be realized.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said that it would convene a forum by the end of this year in conjunction with the first session of the INC, to share knowledge and best practices in different parts of the world.

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“Triumph by planet earth” It will be based on open discussion, informed by science, and report back on progress throughout the next two years. Finally, upon completion of the INC’s work, UNEP will convene a diplomatic conference to adopt its outcome and open it for signatures.

“Today marks a triumph by planet earth over single-use plastics. This is the most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord. It is an insurance policy for this generation and future ones, so they may live with plastic and not be doomed by it,” said Inger Andersen, executive director of UNEP. “Let it be clear that the INC’s mandate does not grant any stakeholder a two-year pause,” Andersen added.

“In parallel to negotiations over an international binding agreement, UNEP will work with any willing government and business across the value chain to shift

away from single-use plastics, as well as to mobilise private finance and remove barriers to investments in research and in a new circular economy.”

Scale of the problem Plastic pollution soared from two million tonnes in 1950, to 348 million tonnes in 2017, becoming a global industry valued at USD 522.6 billion, said UNEP. It is expected to double in capacity, by 2040.

The impacts of plastic production and pollution on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution are a catastrophe in the making, the UN agency said, with exposure to plastics harming human health, and potentially affecting fertility, hormonal, metabolic and neurological activity, while open burning of plastics contributes to air pollution.

By 2050, greenhouse gas emissions associated with

Flexibles plastic production, use and disposal, would account for 15% of allowed emissions, under the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C (34.7°F) in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.

More than 800 marine and coastal species are affected by this pollution through ingestion, entanglement, and other dangers, while around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flow each year into the ocean. This could triple by 2040.

The historic resolution, entitled ‘End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument,’ was adopted with the conclusion of the three-day UNEA-5.2 meeting, attended by more than 3,400 in-person and 1,500 online participants from 175 UN Member States, including 79 ministers and 17 high-level officials.

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expected to address how to build a resilient and inclusive post-pandemic world.

Protecting nature at the core of SDGs In her remarks to the UN Environment Assembly, the deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, noted the theme was based around ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.’

“One thing we know for certain is that protecting nature is at the core of achieving the 2030 Agenda and the goals of the Paris Agreement,” she said. “If we are to ensure food and water security for all people around the world, we need to prevent ecosystem collapse.”

COP26 underscored the need to keep the 1.5C degree goal within reach, she said, adding that everyone now knows that climate impacts are ‘the greatest dividers: they hit vulnerable communities everywhere; and they disproportionately impact the ability of developing

countries to prosper and thrive.’

She said that protecting ecosystems will help us keep closing the key greenhouse gas emissions gap by 2030 – “a gap that is unfortunately widening, not shrinking.”

Mohammed noted that progress on a legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution provides “a chance to truly make a difference, one that shows again the value of multilateralism,” stressing that Africa has led the way.

34 out of 54 countries have already put in place legislation on single used plastics bags, she said, “and I encourage more countries to follow suit.”

“Today, no area of the planet is left untouched by plastic pollution, from deep sea sediment, to Mount Everest.

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Liquid Packaging

z Eclectic mix of aesthetics and pack functionalities

Electral-Z+ ready-to-drink ORS+zinc solution launched in Asepto holographic packs

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Flex Asepto, the first Indian manufacturer of aseptic liquid packaging business, has been chosen as the packaging partner of FDC brand ‘Electral Z+ (ORS+zinc solution)’ ready-to-drink OTC product, having this unique formulation manufactured by Halewood Laboratories.

The new value-added variant of Electral launched in Asepto’s holographic packs is available in pharmacies and health centers across India.

Ashwani Kumar Sharma, president and CEO, Aseptic Liquid Packaging Business at UFlex, said, “The goal was to devise a strategy that highlighted the crucial fortification while also protecting the finished product inside. The basic brief was to emphasize the solution’s major component, zinc – the most vital nutrient so that it receives extra customer attention. What Asepto in turn came up with is the unique 3D holographic packaging solution, drawing attention with interactive packaging. Overall, the packaging has not only proved to be the ideal match facilitating clear communication to consumers but also highlighted the product’s USP.” UFlex claims that the 6-layer packaging ensures external media such as bacteria, light, and air do not contaminate the liquid ORS packed, and that the product contents stay sterile. As a result, the ORS solution has a long shelf life without having preservatives.

“Adding credence to our winning pack is the recent endorsement by SIES SOP Award 2021 for Asepto’s exclusive packaging for FDC Limited’s ORS+zinc solution Electral Z+(Delicious Orange Flavour) in our value-rich holographic packs,” Sharma added.

Nandan Chandavarkar, joint managing director, FDC, said, “Packaging is extremely vital for the ORS category for the simple reason that the content is sensitive in nature and is aimed at boosting immunity. The launch is an extension of our flagship brand Electral with zinc,

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available in pharmacies, shops, and health centers, this new packaging needed to stand out.

“Our main focus was to highlight the Zinc Plus fortification hence was apt not to use a normal printed pack. We are grateful that the Asepto packaging experts have collaborated closely with our team to develop a unique packaging for our most significant brand, featuring an eclectic mix of aesthetics and pack functionalities, upholding our brand ethos. On the retail shelves, the new packs look fantastic. We value our partnership with UFlex-Asepto and anticipate interesting years ahead.”

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marketed as Electral Z+ (ORS +zinc solution) RTD is available in a 200ml pack, in orange flavor. The co-packaged ORS+zinc solution contains a number of critical components that require extra consumer attention in order to make the best health decision.

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Krutin Chaturvedi, director marketing, Halewood Laboratories, said, “Halewood always comes with new and innovative products and for that, we need a different packaging. We are very happy to launch our formulation in packaging which achieves our goal. The fact is that our ORS with zinc in ready-to-drink format is a unique and first time in India formulation, thus needed to be highlighted to our customer impactfully.

The formulation with a clean and alluring packaging has changed the ball game of the ready-to-drink ORS segment. This value-added transformation will undoubtedly make it easier and more convenient for consumers to choose our right product with the mark of authenticity.”

UFlex’s Sharma added, “UFlex works in harmony with the environment and consumers to make food safe, accessible, and appealing, and this encourages the company to develop safe and innovative packaging solutions for the world. Under the mother brand, Asepto is dedicated to maintaining the safety of people and communities by safely and efficiently utilizing all resources and ensuring that its customers’ businesses are safe, prosperous, and sustainable for future generations.” z

Liquid Packaging

z Tetra Pak Reflect for 1-liter ghee packs

Tetra Pak launches holographic packaging for Warana Diary

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etra Pak has introduced its first ever locally manufactured holographic packaging material in India. The packaging, called Tetra Pak Reflect, has been launched in partnership with Warana, a leading co-operative dairy, for their 1-liter ghee (clarified butter) packs. The artistic package is designed to help food and beverage brands add a new eye-catching dimension to their packs. For the first time, the holographic packaging material will be produced at Tetra Pak’s manufacturing site in Chakan, Maharashtra.

Warana is among the leading dairy cooperatives in Maharashtra and also exports its products to gulf countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Sarah, African countries, Bangladesh and China. In India, the company offers milk, lassi and buttermilk in Tetra Pak cartons.

This is the first time, they have introduced ghee in Tetra Pak cartons. The Warana ghee in Tetra Pak cartons will first be available in Maharashtra, with major focus on Mumbai, Marathwada and Vidarbh. The 1-liter pack is priced at INR 570 and available across traditional and modern retail outlets.

Ghee is a traditional food in India, linked with purity and richness and in recent years, this product has gained immense prominence. Adulteration of food items, especially edible oil and ghee, is a big challenge in India, and increasing demand for ghee is leading to malpractices like counterfeiting, leading to quality concerns.

“Warana Ghee is made from the best quality milk, with very good aroma and flavor. The Tetra Pak carton package protects the goodness of the ghee and is also tamper evident, that helps minimize chances of adulteration and counterfeit. The holographic effect makes it stand out on the shelf, making Tetra Pak Reflect the perfect fit for our Ghee range. What’s more, these packs are paper-based and environmentally sound, which is an important priority for us,” says Mohan Yedurkar, managing director, Warana Dairy.

Praneeth Tripurari, marketing director, Tetra Pak South Asia, says, “Ghee is an intrinsic part of the Indian kitchen, and we are pleased to partner with Warana Dairy in bringing safe, authentic, high quality ghee to

The holographic packaging material will be produced at Tetra Pak’s manufacturing site in Chakan, Maharashtra

the discerning Indian consumers, using our state of the art packaging and processing technology. We are especially proud that the Tetra Pak Reflect packaging material is now being made in India, at Chakan, making it a truly local for local offering.” z

z SIG’s Aluminum-free packaging

Signature EVO for aseptic carton packs

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IG has launched Signature EVO, the world’s first aluminum-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs. Signature EVO extends SIG’s lower-carbon aluminum-free packaging materials – already available for plain white milk – for wider use with oxygen-sensitive products

such as fruit juices, nectars, flavored milk or plantbased beverages.

“By extending our Signature portfolio with Signature EVO – the world’s first aluminum-free packaging materials for aseptic cartons with full barrier protec-

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Liquid Packaging consumers around the world. Sustainable innovations like this are central to SIG’s commitment to partner with customers and go way beyond good for people and the planet.”

packs, Signature EVO is fully recyclable in existing recycling streams, the company claims.

Extending aluminum-free solutions to more products With barrier properties comparable to standard aseptic cartons that include an aluminum foil barrier layer, Signature EVO packaging materials ensure that even oxygen-sensitive products are protected over long periods of time without the need for refrigeration. This enables customers to bring environmental benefits to many more food and beverage categories.

According to SIG, by eliminating the need for an aluminum foil barrier layer, combibloc Ecoplus cut the carbon footprint of SIG’s standard packaging material by 27% when launched in 2010. Signature 100 cut this further in 2017, offering a 58% lower carbon footprint than SIG’s standard packaging material by linking the polymers to 100% renewable forest-based materials via a certified mass-balance system.

With more than 1.9 billion packs now sold with these aluminum-free long-life packaging solutions for liquid dairy products, SIG has built on this success to create the first full barrier aluminum-free solutions for aseptic cartons.

Signature EVO extends SIG’s lower-carbon aluminum-free packaging materials for wider use with oxygen-sensitive products

Signature EVO packaging materials are expected to offer a similar carbon footprint reduction to combibloc

Ecoplus, to be confirmed through an independent, critically-reviewed life-cycle assessment. Like all SIG

Signature EVO will initially be launched in the combiblocMini portion-sized format before being extended to other formats. It is suitable for both oxygen-insensitive products like plain white UHT milk and oxygen-sensitive products like fruit juices, nectars, flavored milk or plant-based beverages. In the future, it will also be available in more options such as Signature EVO 100 – SIG’s full barrier solution for aseptic carton packs linked to 100% renewable forest-based materials. z

z Beverage and liquid processing systems

ProMach acquires TechniBlend

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roMach, a leader in processing and packaging machinery solutions, has acquired TechniBlend, a leading provider of engineered process systems for the liquid processing industry. The addition of TechniBlend significantly expands ProMach’s processing technologies portfolio, enhancing ProMach’s capacity to provide complete turnkey systems along any part of the production line.

Founded in 2008, TechniBlend provides liquid processing machinery and services across numerous market segments including food, dairy, chemicals, and household and personal care products. Their main area of expertise though is in the beverage processing market, providing solutions for beverages ranging from hot to cold, carbonated to non-carbonated, and alcoholic to non-alcoholic. Engineered solutions include deaerators, batching and blending systems, carbonation systems, nitrogenation systems, proofing systems, alcohol separation systems, degassing systems, flash pasteurization systems, can filling and

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seaming systems, clean-in-place systems, and more to help customers successfully bring their ready-todrink beverages to market.

TechniBlend also provides engineering services and complete turnkey liquid manufacturing systems to help customers in applications ranging from vitamin water, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and juices to craft beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, seltzer, kombucha, and much more. TechniBlend also operates a subsidiary brand ProBrew, a leading supplier of technologically advanced brewing processing equipment to help customers in the craft beverage space improve their processes and grow their independent, artisan brands across local and national markets.

“We’re pleased to welcome the TechniBlend and ProBrew teams to ProMach. With the addition of TechniBlend, ProMach now has a very comprehensive portfolio of liquid food and beverage processing technologies that includes our Statco-DSI, Allpax,

TechniBlend is a leading provider of engineered process systems for the liquid processing industry

and Stock product brands. This is another strong step towards becoming the total solutions provider for customers across North America who are looking for a trusted partner to help them succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” said Mark Anderson, ProMach president and CEO. z

Inks and Consumables

z Strong R&D drives new product development

Yansefu strengthens polyurethane portfolio

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ansefu has further strengthened its PUR portfolio towards addition of new grades of PURs to replace EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) in vinyl-based inks. “These toluene-free grades have been well accepted by our esteemed customers globally. With the current raw material crises of EVA resin, and superior PUR qualities, these PURs are gaining increased interest in the market,” says JK Sharma, CEO, Yansefu Inks & Coatings.

Polyurethane (PU or PUR) polymers are conventionally and commonly formed by reacting a di- or triisocyanate with a polyol forming carbamate (urethane) links.

As PUR contains two or more types of monomers that polymerize, they are classified as alternating co-polymers. In contrast to other common polymers such as polyethylene and polystyrene, PUR is produced from a wide range of polyols and diisocynates and is, therefore, a class of polymers, rather than a distinct compound having a unique structure. This chemical diversity of PUR structures allows for PURs with highly distinct physical properties, leading to a correspondingly wide range of diverse applications including inks and adhesives.

“Yansefu’s innovative and customized PUR ink binders have been well acclaimed by customers globally. In its product basket, there are different grades of polyurethanes binders available such as plasticizing PUR for gravure/flexo surface application; film-forming PUR for gravure lamination and flexographic lamination inks; high-end PUR for HD flexographic inks which are currently in high demand by our customers globally.

Yansefu is a master in specialized PUR grades for gravure low viscosity high strength ink applications, combined with some selective grades those are also suitable for gravure high end (boil/retort) applications,” says Neelakamal Mohapatra, president-R&D/innovation, Yansefu Inks & Coatings.

Sharma adds, “As a printer or converter, one needs to carefully consider the ink being used in such packaging

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A leading global player in the manufacturing of printing inks, coatings and lamination adhesives, Yansefu predominantly serves the flexible packaging industry. Photo: The Packman

formulations to impart specific performance characteristics to the ink. In addition, the ability of PUR to grind the organic or inorganic pigments without another resin, such as nitrocellulose, helps achieve higher lamination strength; and also as tailored PURs create a flexible layer on the packaging films without adversely affecting much the pre- and post-print properties, they are highly suitable for flexible packaging.”

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applications. Not all PURs are similar in performance.

Ink formulators incorporate specific PURs in their

A leading global player in the manufacturing of printing inks, coatings and lamination adhesives, Yansefu predominantly serves the flexible packaging industry.

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Inks and Consumables

z Commissions new blending center in India

Siegwerk launches Vega – mineral oil free inks

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iegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels headquartered in Germany, has launched its ‘Mineral Oil Free Ink’ range in the Indian market. Mineral oils as a huge group of chemicals have earned disrepute globally for their bad toxicological profile with several research studies confirming the migration of mineral oils into the food. The uptake of specific mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) is seen as a potential health hazard, as some saturated mineral oils (MOSH) may accumulate in human tissue while some aromatic mineral oils (MOAH) may even cause cancer.

In an exclusive virtual event for the launch of the mineral-oil-free ink line, titled the Vega series, Siegwerk announced its achievement of 100% food-safe operations in India. The launch marks the transformation of Siegwerk’s Bhiwadi manufacturing unit into a fully mineral-oil-free plant. Siegwerk’s Bhiwadi plant will be 100% mineral-oil-free with effect from 1 May 2022, making the company the first in India to do so.

The move is in line with Siegwerk’s commitment to becoming a positive circular economy driver.

While announcing the launch of Mineral-Oil-free Ink range, Vega, Ramakrishna Karanth, CEO, Siegwerk In-

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Impression, Vega Nature LT, Vega Sprint, Vega Vibrant+ and Vega Prime ink lines – which cater to their respective specializations

dia sub-continent said, “In the past few years, scientific journals have published analyses on the hazardous effects of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) and saturated mineral oils (MOSH) in food packaging. The manifold adverse effects make it an issue related to consumer safety and occupational safety. We at Siegwerk nurture an inflexible safety culture with a focused commitment to improving end-consumer and environmental safety. As a market leader for safe inks and as a strong proponent of safety, we have proactively stopped the use of toxic ingredients before any legislation on their prohibition are established. Siegwerk India will henceforth be supplying inks that do not contain mineral oils from its blending centers in India”.

Ashish Pradhan, president, Siegwerk Asia, unveiled the new line of mineral-oil-free inks. The ink series consists of Vega Prorich, Vega Impression, Vega Nature LT, Vega Sprint, Vega Vibrant+ and Vega Prime ink lines – which cater to their respective specializations.

The apex quality and safety regulators in India – Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have spotlighted the importance of packaging safety through the Food Safety and Standard (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 and its revisions. Even prior to any such legislation, Siegwerk has been an avid advocate of non-toxic inks with uncompromised commitment towards product safety. Siegwerk’s VEGA line was launched in response to a growing demand for transparency and safer ingredients in packaging products. These inks were designed with the 3 S’s in mind – Safety, Sustainability and Satisfaction of the customer.

New blending center in India Siegwerk has commissioned a new solvent-based blending center at Siegwerk’s Bhiwadi facility in India.

The new blending center, spread across 3400 sqm, is an addition to an existing 100% toluene-free manu-

Siegwerk has commissioned a new solvent-based blending center at its Bhiwadi facility in India

facturing plant which will support its industry leading growth. The new blending facility is also equipped with an ultra-modern quality control lab, an energy efficient air handling unit and a solar power generator for the entire blending center, reiterating Siegwerk’s commitment to sustainability.

The state-of-the-art facility will have an extensive blending capacity of over 13,500 metric tonnes and the capacity of the solvent-based warehouse will be escalated from the initial 150 MT to 700 MT now.

Siegwerk Group has invested INR 212.2 million (INR 21.22 Cr) in the new blending facility. The facility was inaugurated virtually by Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO, Siegwerk Group; Ashish Pradhan, president, Siegwerk Asia and; Ramakrishna Karanth, CEO, Siegwerk India region.

The facility wholly runs on sustainable power, through its roof top solar panels with an installed capacity of 301 kWp. The facility has an automated fire safety mechanism, with automatic addressable fire and smoke detection system for fire detection and fire walls and foam sprinklers at the dispensing stations for firefighting. There is also a hydrant system all around the plant including water monitor and hose reels. z THE PACKMAN | MAR-APR 2022

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Inks and Consumables

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hubergroup launches sheetfed offset ink MGA Contact

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ubergroup Print Solutions has launched its new sheetfed offset ink MGA Contact.

According to the company, the ink series is suitable for safe printing on the inside of paper and cardboard food packaging. Together with the right hubergroup dispersion varnish, MGA Contact is approved for direct contact with food, meaning that no functional barriers are required. The color gamut and light fastness of this ink series, which is now available across the globe, are comparable with those of conventional offset inks.

“With MGA Contact, brand owners and packaging designers now have twice as much space to display their messages and information. This way, packaging for fruit, vegetables or chocolates can feature a more attractive design,” explains Josef Sutter, product

manager for sheetfed/UV Europe at hubergroup.

This is possible as the ink specialist only uses ingredients which have been authorised for direct contact with food in accordance with EU guidelines and FDA criteria. Moreover, the ink series is produced in a separate production facility at hubergroup’s plant in Celle, Germany.

The company claims that MGA Contact achieves the same process stability in printing as other MGA ink series, so printers do not need to make any adjustments. The ink series only needs to be coated with a dispersion varnish, which is also suitable for direct contact with food. For this, hubergroup recommends products of its Acrylac DFC (Direct Food Contact) range. z

According to hubergroup, MGA Contact ink series is suitable for safe printing on the inside of paper and cardboard food packaging. Photo: hubergroup

z Strengthening foothold in Greater China market

Inkmaker Shanghai partners with FFM in China

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nkmaker Shanghai, the manufacturer of integrated dispensing systems in China for IM Group, has partnered with Fast & Fluid Management Asia (FFM Asia), becoming its new certified channel partner for China. The union – that will see FFM Asia’s Point of Sales (POS) tinting solutions business collaborate with Inkmaker’s leading expertise in the coating, paint and ink industries – will be of mutual benefit to both parties as they strengthen their foothold in the Greater China market.

“The expertise of Inkmaker in the paint and coating

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industry made them an obvious choice for us to further boost our share in the critical China market. Their strong background in the in-plant tinting system and our strong relationship with their teams in Malaysia and Indonesia made the decision easier,” said Balu Kuppuswamy, general manager, Fast & Fluid Management Asia.

FFM Asia, a long-term partner of Inkmaker, has for 30 years built a name for itself as a reliable and innovative leader offering a complete range of paint dispensers, mixers, shakers, and software suitable for a wide range of applications.

Lau Kar Seng, GM of Inkmaker Shanghai and board member of global technology leader IM Group

Inks and Consumables Lau Kar Seng, GM of Inkmaker Shanghai and board member of global technology leader IM Group, said, “Fast & Fluid Management Asia is an elite addition to the global brands that we are already associated with. We are confident of building on this association and further strengthening it in the years to come. The ability to customise every single solution to match the specific requirements of our clients remains our biggest USP.” As FFM Asia’s new certified channel partner for China, Inkmaker Shanghai will now focus on the sale of their following products: 1. X-SMART PRO – An entry-level automatic sequential paint dispenser with high productivity and accurate

results. It requires no assembly and comes with up to 16 canisters in 2.25 l.

that need the fastest, most reliable, and highest capacity tinting solution.

2. X-PROTINT – A high performance automatic sequential paint dispenser that comes with 16 canisters and is bi-directional, solvent-based and water-based.

It is built with future-proof technology for VOC-free colorants across Asian markets.

4. Mixers and shakers – SK300 and SK550 1.1 Shakers – SK300 is the entry model in the shaker range of Fast & Fluid.

With its capacity of 35 kg, it is suitable for all points of sales with a low to medium volume paint turnover. The heavy-duty paint shaker SK550 1.1 incorporates high-quality components.

– GX300 and GA480 Mixers – Entry level and high-end automatic mixers, with high-performance and intelligent features. z

3. Harbil Series and AT8000 for in-plant and specialty applications – Harbil – Built on ZeroPurge piston pump and AutoDrive technology to ensure future-proof efficiency and reliability for business operation.

– AT8000 – Built on DVX pump technology, AT8000 is for high-volume paint departments

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Clariant completes sale of its pigments business

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lariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, has completed the sale of its pigments business to a consortium of Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners. As announced upon signing of the transaction, the base enterprise value of the sale amounts to CHF 805 million subject to closing accounts adjustments and before a potential earn-out payment of CHF 50 million which is subject to the business’ 2021 financial performance.

Clariant’s net cash inflow after roll-over and initial debt adjustments, but before closing account adjustments, tax, transaction cost and a potential earn-out payment amounts to approximately CHF 615 million. Clariant intends to use the proceeds of the divestment to invest into growth projects within the core business areas, execute the strategy along sustainability and innovation, fund the performance improvement programs as well as strengthen Clariant’s balance sheet to reach and defend a solid investment rating.

Clariant rolled over approximately CHF 115 million to retain a 20 % stake in the new holding company, alongside Heubach and SK Capital. This combined business is a global pigments player with approximately 3 000 employees generating approximately EUR 1 billion in annual sales with strong service and production capabilities across the globe. This roll-over allows Clariant to further benefit from the improving profitability of the Pigments business, participate in future growth opportunities and realize synergies via the combination with Heubach’s Pigments business.

“The Pigments divestment concludes Clariant’s transformation into a high-value specialty chemical company, allows us to invest in profitable growth in our most attractive segments and to address the increasing demand for more sustainable products,” said Conrad Keijzer, chief eecutive officer of Clariant.

“We are convinced that the Heubach and SK Capital consortium is the best owner of the Pigment activities and I wish our former colleagues all the best in their new environment. Clariant looks forward to participating in the group’s further development as a shareholder.” z

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Pharma Packaging

z New technologies affecting pharma sector

How smart packaging design will transform pharma and the patient experience?

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roducts can be tracked and patient experience improved with the use of smart packaging. The food and beverage industries, where it is already widely used, help cut down on waste. Intelligent packaging is another example of smart packaging technologies beneficial to the retail and automotive industries. If you want to work in the pharmaceutical industry, you should know how these new technologies are affecting the pharmaceutical sector.

Desiccants, for example, are examples of active packaging that perform a physical purpose. More medications with high moisture sensitivity are being developed, which means desiccants will be used more frequently in the business going forward. Active packaging can also include color-changing print that detects and signals abnormally high or low product temperatures.

In the world of packaging, information is at the heart of everything. Both QR codes and Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows items within proximity to communicate with each other, are good examples of this. To track and increase patient compliance, these features include reminders for when patients should take their prescriptions.

Counterfeit prevention in the pharmaceutical industry Unfortunately, there is a sizeable global market for fake medication. These are illegally created medications that are disguised to look like licensed pharmaceuticals. Toxic quantities of active chemicals or a lack of the necessary elements might make them extremely deadly. The usage of these fake medications is a leading cause of illness and death.

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Smart packaging can incorporate holograms and micro texts to combat counterfeit medications. Holographic technology is continually improving, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to copy them on the packaging. If you don’t have specific equipment, you can’t read micro text. Aside from being invisible to the human eye, it also helps prevent counterfeiting.

Smart packaging allows for full supply chain transparency Embedded, printable tracking can be used in smart packaging to track a product from production all the way to market. By examining the data generated by this technology, it is possible to learn about the product’s storage and handling temperatures and roughness.

Maintaining product quality and safety is improved as a result of smart packaging.

It may be costly to research and develop innovative packaging methods, but the rewards will far surpass the expenditures in the long run. Naturally, smart packaging technology facilitates a 360-degree supply chain view, speeding up the distribution process at a time when criminal networks are increasingly capable of intercepting goods and peddling counterfeits. It can

also aid with serialization by using smart packaging.

Serial numbers are easily tracked during distribution, making it easy to identify lost shipments. In addition, smart packaging improves the patient experience and allows care to be decentralized. Patients are receiving better support, and seeing improved health results.

As with every new technology, there are advantages and disadvantages. There is a significant risk to the widespread adoption of smart technologies if networks are vulnerable. We are also dealing with sensitive data when it comes to medications, as well.

Way ahead The adoption of smart packaging options has been slow, but there is definitely a growing interest. As more businesses begin to embrace what smart packaging solutions have to offer, we should begin to see a future where hassle-free operations can be realized. The industry is already trialling a variety of digital solutions and slowly beginning to see the value in them.

As more and more pharmaceuticals take advantage of this possibility, adoption will rise, and patients and practitioners will take advantage of what more digitized packaging has to offer. z The author is the CEO, AGI glaspac

Glass Packaging

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AGI glaspac inaugurates manufacturing plant for specialty glass

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GI glaspac, India’s leading container glass bottle manufacturer, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Bhongir, Telangana. With an aim to cater to the growing demand in speciality glass segment, the new 154 TPD glass plant has initiated the production of clear glass products as vials, nail polish bottles, etc. These clear glass products are primarily used for packaging cosmetics and perfumery, pharmaceutical products, premium spirits, food and beverages and also to make water bottles and candle jars.

In line with the ‘Make in India‘ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the new plant will help reduce dependency on imports and promote sustainability by encouraging various industries to choose for the glass products over plastic. The facility will provide direct employment to 350+ people and will serve foreign markets along with the Indian markets.

Rajesh Khosla, president and CEO AGI glaspac, said, “With the opening of this new facility, we are closer to our vision of building a center of excellence in the container glass packaging in India, using globallybenchmarked manufacturing systems and practices.

With an expected revenue of Rs. 250 cr at CAGR of 10% YoY, the facility will boost our commitment to produce sustainable world-class, innovative products for the ever evolving demands of our consumers.”

The facility will comprise of end-fired furnaces with six forehearths for production and capable of producing 154 tonnes of premium flint and other different colors.

Aiming to capture 10%-15% market of specialty glass segment, the facility consist of state of art technology for blow&blow, press&blow with integrated decoration facility for hot foil stamping, coating, lacquering, coloring in collaboration with world renowned service providers.

AGI will be using 5-inch DG machine, 85 mm IS10 TG machine, 64 mm IS8 QG machine, 64 mm IS 6+6 QG

Tandem machine, and 5.5-inch IS 10 DG machines to manufacture nail polish bottles, foundation jars, perfume bottles, water bottles, food and beverages, premium spirits bottles, injectables, infusion bottles, carbonated water bottles, sparkling wine bottles etc.

There are also several other specialized equipment for packaging and decoration.

Going forward, AGI will increase its production capacity in the years to come. AGI is also focused on serving niche customers with small batch requirements as the production lines are flexible and can be adapted based on their needs. Further, AGI is planning to forge warehouse at strategic locations near its key markets so as to reduce the delivery lead time. z THE PACKMAN | MAR-APR 2022

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Filling and Sealing

z Edible oil bottling

African edible oil producers take advantage of growing demand by collaborating with Sidel

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ased on statistics from Global Data, the edible oil market shows significant growth potential in Africa over the coming years.

While product differentiation plays a big role in attracting consumers, packaging cost savings and production efficiency are important to maintain competitiveness.

Moreover, it is crucial to bring sustainability to the fore in both package design and production. How can edible oil players take advantage of growing demand and the trends?

According to Global Data, bottled oil accounts for the majority of the market with six billion units and edible oil will reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% by 2024 within the food category in the Middle

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East, Africa and India region. Price is a key driver that influences consumers’ purchase decisions in edible oil across the African continent. Value for money is, therefore, key and impacts the choice of oil. In Africa, domestic players dominate the market due to their proximity to the market. Hence, their ability to rapidly fulfill consumer demand for competitive prices and availability plays a crucial role.

Despite the outbreak of the pandemic, the edible oil market continues to grow, since it is essential for cooking. For producers, cost and productivity is, therefore, key to being competitive. Sidel’s holistic approach to the edible oil-bottling environment has already supported customers in Africa to accomplish their goals.

Sustainable solutions and customized packaging design To make a product that will stand out on the shelves, but simultaneously be lightweight, packaging experts are required to provide customized bottle design. With modern bottle design techniques from bottle digital mock-ups, technical designs to prototypes with 3D printed models, the bottle design can match customers’ preferences and be presented in real size before mass production.

Sidel recently supported Willowton, one of Africa’s leading edible oil producers with redesigning the bottle

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and installing two standalone blowers – EvoBLOW SBO 10 and SBO 16. The new elegant, cylindrical Sunfoil silhouette bottle not only had an elevated aesthetic level, but also increased practicality due to its easy-to-handle belt-inspired design and reduced diameter. The company also benefited from its two blowers, ensuring higher performance and production integrity. “With the new blowers, we already increased our yearly production volume by 50% and we are ready to handle any future additional demand as well,” says Faisal Modi, operations manager at Willowton.

Ensuring high productivity and cost-saving with the Combi line Agrimed chose Sidel’s complete edible oil line solution to sustain its leading market position in Tunisia and other export regions such as Libya and the Middle East. The company already owned a Sidel blower and

labeller for various bottle sizes. As a result, Agrimed invested in a new complete line including the new blowing/filling/capping combi with Serac net weight filling technology dedicated for its 1L bottle line, running at 18,000 bottles per hour.

The high-speed complete line has enhanced its productivity by reducing the previous long changeover time. “Sidel’s complete line helped us save a lot of cost with bottle light-weighting options. The bottle robustness has also been optimized, as these bottles will be in wrap around cases. We believe that this investment can elevate our strength in both the local and export markets,” says Mohamed Laamouri, plant manager at Agrimed.

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category, essentially driven by product and brand differentiation as well as competitiveness through packaging cost savings, production efficiency and permanent asset optimization. As a trusted partner, Sidel has generated many success cases with edible oil players in the Middle East and Africa, both in the low and high speed market. Sidel addresses the low speed market through Synergy, its linear blow moulding provider.

“Many edible oil producers in Africa have already installed Sidel lines; therefore, it was an easy decision for us to take, following the positive feedback we heard from the market. During the Covid-19 crisis, Sidel was one of the few suppliers that were supportive with proactive communication throughout the pandemic.

As a result, we have established a fruitful partnership with Sidel,” says Hayssam El Jammal, owner at Novia Industries. z

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Syntegon introduces new packaging machine for coffee

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yntegon Technology is expanding its portfolio for coffee packaging machines with the PMX packaging machine for ground coffee and whole beans. The machine can be used for different packaging formats thanks to fast format changes and full-corner-sealing. A modular concept enables manufacturers to react fast to changing market requirements and customer needs. At the same time, the PMX fulfills modern requirements with respect to sustainability and digitalization. It processes recyclable mono-materials and reduces energy and material usage through condition monitoring.

front area of the forming tube, the packaging materials can be retracted within just a few cycles – which reduces the loss of material significantly,” says Dr. Hans Albrecht, project manager at Syntegon.

Lowering the height of the machine reduces the cycle time, which enables higher packaging speeds.

This also results in a lower drop height for the coffee beans, which reduces the breakage rate and rejects significantly and leads to better ergonomics for format changes. The full-corner-sealing can be retrofitted to existing PMX machines at any time. Manufacturers can thus plan for the long term with the machine even in case of design or format changes.

Flexibility through modular design The PMX is composed of individual modules which make dosing and closing stations as well as the machine design individually configurable. Thanks to the modular structure, specific customer requirements can be realized while also achieving efficient output: the PMX packs up to 65 packages of 500 grams of whole coffee beans per minute. To reach an output of up to 100 packages per minute, the machine is also available as a double tube version. All stations are designed to process recycable packaging materials and valves made of mono-materials like polypropylene or polyethylene to meet the needs of sustainable value creation.

The PMX platform’s flexibility offers a crucial advantage for coffee manufacturers. 3D format changes on the closing unit can be achieved automatically at the push of a button. If the bag cross-section format is changed, the machine will be ready for use again after just 30 minutes. It is therefore suitable for small, medium and large packaging formats – various bag variants and closing elements can be combined.

The PMX produces coffee bags with package weights between 200 and 1200 grams, both with upright and

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downfolded top parts. The bags are reclosable via tin tie, labels or adhesive tape. If required, manufacturers can use an innovative spout closure through which the coffee beans are emptied out at the packaging side – a convenient feature, especially for end users.

The ‘neutrafill’ process, in which the coffee is gasflushed before and during the packaging process, ensures aroma protection.

Full-corner-sealing for attractive product presentation To make the best use of the print area and ensure that the label is easy to read, the full-corner seal does not have longitudinal seams on the back of the packaging. “This type of sealing not only looks attractive on the shelf, but also pays off in terms of sustainability.

By positioning the full-corner-sealing module in the

Latest sensor technology monitors resource consumption To keep energy consumption as low as possible, the PMX is equipped with condition monitoring. In addition, the consumption of inert gas and packaging material can be digitally monitored and controlled. Machine data is collected in real time and clearly displayed on dashboards. z

Paper Packaging

z Expanding capacity and innovation capability

Smurfit Kappa announces USD 33 million investment in Brazil

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murfit Kappa, one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, has announced an investment of over USD 33 million in Brazil to expand the capacity of its plant in Fortaleza to meet the growing demand for innovative and sustainable packaging.

The expansion, which includes the installation of a new corrugator, will significantly extend the plant’s shelf ready packaging capability for FMCG customers in a range of sectors including fresh fruit, home appliances and pharmaceuticals. According to the company, several high-end printers will also be installed to provide the high level of precision and quality that is required for eCommerce packaging. In addition, a new innovation center will foster even more customer collaboration and enhance the development of impactful, sustainable and market-leading packaging solutions.

“Today’s announcement will ensure Smurfit Kappa can support our customers to gain even more share in their markets. The combination of an innovation centre and state-of-the-art technology will provide greater opportunities to collaborate with customers to deliver innovative, inspiring and sustainable solutions,” says Manuel Alcalá, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Brazil.

“Almost 30% of the total Brazilian population resides in the Northeast region, and Fortaleza offers the perfect platform to strengthen our presence in this attractive and fast-growing part of the country,” said Laurent Sellier, CEO of Smurfit Kappa the Americas. “Brazil is an essential market for Smurfit Kappa and we are excited to dedicate significant resources of the company’s global investment plan to expand our presence in the Northeast. It is clear testament to Smurfit Kappa’s commitment to this market.” z

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PulPac and Scandicore collaborate on ‘world’s first’ paper tube lids

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candicore, one of the Nordic region’s leading manufacturers of sustainable cores and tubes for the manufacturing industry, has together with PulPac, owner of Dry Molded Fiber, developed a paper lid to perfect the company’s paper tubes, with the first art print deliveries featuring the new lid estimated to reach consumers in Spring 2022. The patented technology is reportedly faster

and more cost-efficient than traditional methods for moulding cellulose, while providing companies with an alternative to single-use plastic One of Europe’s leading online stores for art prints will be first in line to offer their products in completely plastic-free and fiber-based packaging from Scandicore.

“Safeguarding the environment and the quality of our products, are our primary competitive advantages. The physical strength of the Dry Molded Fiber products, in combination with resource efficiency, where valuable water resources and energy are saved, in addition to significant reductions of CO2, makes this a strategic investment for Scandicore.

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Paper Packaging tion is heavily asked for by our customer and we are proud to start the journey to support the green and sustainable choice of our customer,” says Eva Engström, CEO at Scandicore.

Dry Molded Fiber, invented and owned by PulPac, is a fiber-forming technology that can replace singleuse plastic with sustainable fiber-based alternatives at low cost. The patented technology is available to converters that set up their own production. To accelerate the shift, PulPac has together with partners developed the PulPac Modula standardized machine platform, now starting to roll out to licensees and

available at the PulPac Tech Center for sample and bridge volume production.

“We offer a ‘wheat to bread’ setup, delivering application development, toolmaking, and sample production to ease the transition to Dry Molded Fiber. In close collaboration with our clients, we develop competitive, and sustainable market-ready applications. The paper tube lid is a perfect fit for our technology, and we are happy to partner with Scandicore to bring this unique solution to the market,” says Sanna Fager, chief commercial officer at PulPac. z

Scandicore has launched paper tube lids made with PulPac’s Dry Molded Fibre technology

z Strengthening sustainable packaging efforts

HP acquires Choose Packaging

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including Accolade Wines, one of the biggest wine companies in the world with over 50 brands including Hardys, Banrock Station, and Grant Burge available in more than 130 countries; Henkel, one of the world’s largest consumer and industrial goods companies; Malibu Rum, one of the strategic international brands in Pernod Ricard’s global portfolio; and many more.

P has acquired Choose Packaging, a packaging development company and inventor of the only commercially available zero-plastic paper bottle in the world. Financial terms of the transaction has not been disclosed.

Choose’s patented technology provides an alternative to plastic bottles and can hold a wide variety of liquid products. Its novel, paper-based bottles are made with naturally occurring and non-toxic materials and pave the way for a new standard for bottling solutions globally.

“This acquisition is a great example of how we continue to strengthen our capabilities in attractive verticals like sustainable packaging while also driving progress against HP’s broader sustainability goals,” said Savi Baveja, chief strategy and incubation officer, HP. “Choose has built a truly differentiated technology and we are excited to welcome this talented team to the HP family.”

its technology and customer footprint to expand the addressable market. There are more than 150 million tons of single-use plastics produced each year and HP intends to disrupt this market with fiber-based, 100% plastic-free packaging.

“At Accolade Wines, we put innovation and sustainability at the heart of everything we do in our mission to be the world’s most innovative wine company.

We are excited to see Choose join a recognized leader like HP who puts these topics at the top of its agenda. Consumers are demanding more sustainable alternatives and we look forward to continuing our work together to be the first wine company globally to deliver 100% biodegradable packaging across some of our leading brands including Banrock Station and Hardys,” said Sandy Mayo, chief marketing officer, Accolade Wines.

HP says that it is well positioned to disrupt the USD 10 billion fiber-based sustainable packaging market.

HP’s first step in transforming this industry was the introduction of its 3D printing-enabled molded fiber tooling solution designed to bring customizable, fiberbased products to market faster and more affordably.

“As a plastic-free packaging development company, we’ve successfully created technology that can provide a viable alternative to plastic bottles to help eliminate single-use PET packaging,” said James Longcroft, founder and managing director, Choose Packaging.

“HP’s world-class capabilities and expertise can help scale our impact at a global level. We are thrilled to join the HP team.”

“Henkel drives active progress towards a circular economy by creating smarter packaging for the benefit of people and the planet,” said Berthold Schreck, R&D vice president, laundry care, Henkel. “Choose and HP bring together a game-changing combination of packaging technologies and we are excited to collaborate to develop new sustainable packaging solutions and reduce plastics in our consumer goods products.” z

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Manufacturers in the move towards 2D codes with Domino

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The transition to 2D codes at the point of sale will be gradual, with linear barcodes expected to coexist alongside 2D codes for several years. However, going forward, all manufacturers and brands should include, at a minimum, the GTIN in every barcode on a pack to provide a foundation where 2D codes can enable new opportunities.

or many decades, global brands and retailers have relied on linear barcodes for product identification and price look-up at the point of sale (POS). However, demands for increased product and promotional information are now driving the need for new two-dimensional barcodes or ‘2D codes’ that can encode more – often unique – data on each pack.

The growth in 2D codes presents an opportunity for brands looking to enable data exchange for traceability, supply chain visibility, authentication, and consumer safety purposes, as well as promotional and marketing activities. Lee Metters, group business development director, Domino Printing Sciences, says, “Society has woken up to the use of 2D codes on a global level.

Consumers are now more adept at using 2D codes, due in part to the normalization of 2D scanning facilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In addition, we have already seen 2D codes used, with great success, in the pharma market, with legislation including the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD), the United States’ federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and Russia’s Chestny ZNAK regulation requiring item-level serialization of products via 2D codes.

“This success can now be replicated in other industries to bring a greater wealth of product data to consumers, retailers, and everyone involved within global supply chains. The opportunities presented by 2D codes are such that we anticipate a move away from linear barcodes, with 2D codes at the point of sale in the near future.”

Facilitating the transition from the linear barcode to 2D codes A 2020 report from international standards organization GS1 US revealed that 82% of retailers and 92% of

Lee Metters, group business development director, Domino Printing Sciences

brand owners in the US-supported transitioning from the linear barcode to a single data-rich 2D code within the next five years. The new GS1 Digital Link barcode standard supports business in the transition towards a single 2D code with embedded Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for use at POS, and multiple points through a product’s lifecycle, including scanning by consumers for promotions, provenance, environmental credentials, or even packaging recycling advice.

As Paul Reid, head of standards and consulting at GS1 UK, explains, “By leveraging GS1 standards, a 2D barcode with a GS1 GTIN inside can serve multiple purposes simultaneously. A single barcode can enable limitless opportunities: providing consumers the information they need, powering a global supply chain AND going beep at the front end of retail stores.”

Domino technologies supporting the move to 2D codes While the inclusion of additional data would clearly be beneficial for all parties, it must not either force a slowdown of production throughput or result in a significant rise in production waste due to unreadable 2D codes. As a result, brands must ensure that their coding and marking capabilities are designed to work in this kind of data-rich world – with printers and coders designed to handle variable data, and high-speed printing of high-quality, compliant, 2D codes on a range of packaging types and materials.

As a regional member of GS1 UK, Domino is committed to helping brands and manufacturers to prepare for the new dimension in barcodes.The company has developed a range of globally compliant solutions designed to handle fast processing of serialized data, and high-quality, fastpaced printing of 2D codes, as well as verification systems and solutions to check code accuracy and facilitate the sharing of data up and down supply chains. Lee Metters concludes,“When linear barcodes were first introduced in the 1970s, few could have anticipated just how important they would become. We are now experiencing the same journey with 2D codes.

“However, as with any product code, a 2D code can only be effective if it is correctly printed. Having a suitable system in place to print 2D codes and check the quality and correctness of the printed code, is, therefore, crucial to ensure that brands, retailers, and consumers can make the most out of 2D codes. z THE PACKMAN | MAR-APR 2022

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Food can with reduced CO2 intensity

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he German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has launched “the world’s first food can made of CO2-reduced bluemint Steel” together with the Swiss companies Hoffmann Neopac and Ricola in March. The three companies, where sustainability and conservation of resources are part of the corporate strategy, have joined forces to launch the first food can made of CO2-reduced packaging steel, thus making packaging even more sustainable. Up to now, the food can made of packaging steel has already stood out with a recyclability of almost 100% and closed recycling cycles; now a novel manufacturing process saves a considerable amount of CO2.

In the joint project, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein supplies the CO2-reduced packaging steel, Hoffmann Neopac produces and prints the cans using solar power, and Ricola relies on energy from renewable sources for the production and filling of their herbal drops.

Use of new bluemint Steel “By using our new bluemint Steel, CO2 emissions from can production can be significantly reduced making our product even more sustainable,” explains Dr. Peter Biele, CEO of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein. The German tinplate manufacturer produced tinplate from bluemint Steel for the first time. In the process of steel production, so-called HBI was used, i.e. already reduced sponge iron. This reduces the use of coal for the reduction process in the blast furnace. The result is a real and globally effective reduction in CO2 emissions.

“This project is an important step towards achieving our climate targets.” thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has pledged to be completely climate neutral by 2045.

Can production with 100% electricity from renewable source “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We produce our cans in Switzerland with 100% electricity from renewable sources while working on our own

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The first herbal drops in CO2-reduced packaging leave the Ricola plant in Laufen. L to R: Mark Aegler, CEO of Hoffmann Neopac; Dr. Martin Messerli, chief operating officer of Ricola; and thyssenkrupp Rasselstein CEO Dr. Peter Biele

decarbonization program,” adds Mark Aegler, CEO of Hoffmann Neopac. This also saves CO2 in the can production.

CO2-reduced packaging as a further step towards sustainability For us, it was important to make the packaging of our herbal drops more sustainable. That is why we are the first company in our market to use CO2-reduced food cans,” says Dr. Martin Messerli, chief operating officer of Ricola.

For decades, sustainable thinking and action have

formed an important decision-making basis for Ricola’s corporate management. Since 2016, the Swiss herbal drops manufacturer has been producing with electricity from hydropower. From the Ricola Group’s point of view, the next logical step was to optimize the supply chain and the packaging of the herbal drops.

“By switching to a CO2-reduced can for our herbal drops specialties, Ricola is also responding to increased demand from consumers, who are paying more attention to the carbon footprint of their purchases,” says Messerli. The first herbal drops in the CO2-reduced can leave the factory in Laufen at the beginning of March and will be available in stores from April/May. z

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Aptar Pharma announces new plant in Mumbai

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ptar Pharma recently announced the construction of a new plant in India at a ceremony that also celebrated Aptar Mumbai’s ten-year anniversary.

The new Aptar Mumbai plant is in line with Aptar’s localization strategy and is a direct response to continuing customer demand in the region.

“Aptar Pharma has established a market leadership position as a pharma packaging solutions company and we continue to grow our influence in this part of the world as the go-to drug delivery expert. We continue to help our customers succeed and patients to live a better life.”

Stephan Tanda, Aptar president and CEO and Kanwal Tikoo, president, India and SEA, Aptar, along with members of Aptar’s executive committee, virtually welcomed Aptar employees who joined from all over the world to witness the groundbreaking of the new plant at Taloja, Mumbai. The ceremony took place on January 21, 2022, marking the tenth anniversary of manufacturing at Aptar Mumbai which first began with the assembly of metered-dose valves and pumps.

Aptar Pharma’s expansion plans in Mumbai will further increase its manufacturing capacity, including the addition of molding capabilities to offer more innovative product solutions to pharma customers in South East Asia.

These sentiments were echoed by Xiangwei Gong, president, Aptar Asia; Gael Touya, president, Aptar Pharma; and Alex Theodorakis, president, Aptar Pharma Prescription, who also spoke at the inaugural ceremony and commented on Aptar Pharma’s decade of success in India, which they described as both a key pillar in the pharma ecosystem and a new chapter of growth in the region.

“Over the years, our pharma business in India has shown robust growth and so, in order to serve the needs of our Indian customers, we are enhancing our manufacturing capabilities. Our new plant is a key step that strengthens our competitive position and brings global technology to India, which will ultimately benefit patients,” said Stephan Tanda, Aptar president and CEO. Kanwal Tikoo, president, India and SEA, Aptar added,

The new Aptar Mumbai plant, which is being built on a 3.5-acre site at the Palava Industrial and Logistics Park at Taloja, Mumbai, will generate further employment opportunities, with construction expected to be completed by Q1, 2023. z

X-Rite announces new president

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-Rite Incorporated and Pantone, global leaders in color science and technology, has announced the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president, X-Rite. A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of general management, commercial, engineering and global operations experience, Brooks will lead the company’s innovation strategy into digital color platforms, cloud services, and connected hardware.

industrial manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and foodservice. Most recently, he served as vice president and general manager at Ametek’s Engineered Medical Components business. Under his leadership, the business accelerated sales and operating profit across multiple global manufacturing facilities by implementing core growth strategies with strong financial oversight.

“Digital technologies are transforming the way physical products are designed and manufactured allowing for more creativity, customization, and opportunity,” said Brooks. “I’m excited to join the company that has been on the forefront of this transformation, leading the way with digital color communications and cutting-edge color measurement solutions designed to bring color to life from inspiration through final production.”

Prior to Ametek, Brooks held various management positions with increasing responsibilities in operations, engineering, marketing, and business development at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Nordson Corporation, CocaCola Company, FMC Corporation, and Merck & Co.

Brooks joins X-Rite with a diverse background in

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An active community leader, Brooks participates on the boards of numerous non-profits including Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, North Carolina A&T Board of Visitors, American Heart Association, and Clay-Nelson

Chris Brooks

Scholarship. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. z

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Giovanni Spitale is Davis-Standard’s new CEO

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iovanni Spitale has been named chief executive officer of Davis-Standard, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management. Spitale replaces Jim Murphy who has been elected as vice-chairman of the board of directors. In addition, Davis-Standard has elected several individuals as members of its board of directors, including Brian Marston, Bill Barker and John McGrath, each of whom has significant experience within Davis-Standard’s markets.

“I want to thank the entire Davis-Standard organization for the many years of strong performance that we have collectively executed upon under my tenure as CEO,” said Murphy. “I am thrilled to continue to serve the company as vice chairman of the board of directors and look forward to collaborating with Giovanni alongside the broader board of directors in this next and very exciting phase of Davis-Standard’s long history.”

“I am extremely excited to join the Davis-Standard organization,” said Spitale. “Having spent considerable time in the polymer processing and broader capital equipment industries, I have long admired Davis-Standard’s leading position in the market, its unmatched engineering capability and the Company’s reputation as a strong partner to its customers through both original equipment and aftermarket support.

I look forward to working with the Davis-Standard organization to continue to grow the business globally and support our world-class base of customers with differentiated product offerings and services.”

Spitale previously was vice president of commercial parts within Boeing Global Services. In this role, Spitale had full responsibility for the profit and loss management and strategic direction of Boeing’s USD 4 billion portfolio of commercial aircraft and engine parts businesses. Prior to his tenure at Boeing, Spitale was president of customer service and support at Milacron.

Alongside Spitale and Murphy, the Davis-Standard board of directors includes Dan Guthrie, chief operating officer of Davis-Standard, representatives from controlling shareholder Gamut Capital Management, as well as

Giovanni Spitale

Brian Marston, Bill Barker and John McGrath. Marston is currently president and CEO of Uniloy and was previously president of the blow molding and extrusion businesses of Milacron. Barker was previously the president and CEO of Mold-Masters. McGrath was previously the CEO of Pactiv Evergreen. z

Yash Compostables appoints new CEO for its compostables division

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ash Compostables, a part of Yash Pakka group, has appointed Satish Chamyvelumani as its new CEO. Chamyvelumani will spearhead the brand in the global food serviceware market while the company establishes franchised production facilities for manufacturing and distributing its indigenous products worldwide. The company’s brand Chuk provides unique compostable food serviceware and delivery solutions made with natural elements such as sugarcane fiber.

Chamyvelumani brings more than 20 years of experience in the product, packaging and food space. After completing his Masters in Manufacturing Technology from the New Jersey Institute of

Technology, he started working as a manufacturing engineer at Cuno Incorporated. Later in 2003, he started working at 3M, an industrial machinery manufacturer and spent a decade working on innovative product development.

Satish Chamyvelumani

After returning to India, he started his entrepreneurial stint with Atchayam’s Foodbox in 2013 and then established Frshly in 2016. In 2020, he co-founded Real Sports. AI. “Chamyvelumani’s in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing and packaging industry, all-inclusive experience and matchless leadership qualities in scaling up businesses make him the perfect leader for Yash Pakka’s Compostables division,” said Ved Krishna, vice-chairman, Yash Pakka.

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the global market, we are delighted to have an industry veteran like Satish to take the reins of business growth in his hands. With him on board, we are sure that Yash Pakka’s compostables division will reach new heights.”

Chamyvelumani said, “I am thrilled to commence

a brand-new innings with Yash Compostables and help companies and stakeholders to make informed and purposeful decisions concerning environmental protection. We will work harder than before to make Compostable food packaging solutions as the preferred option in this conventional and outdated ecosystem.” z

Printpack India postponed from March to 26-30 May 2022

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he IPAMA governing council has postponed the Printpack India exhibition from its March 2022 dates to 26 to 30 May 2022. The organization’s press release says, “Keeping in view the prevailing conditions and recommendations of the exhibitors, associate partners and in consultation with the officials of India Expo Centre, the governing council decided to postpone the Exhibition for one or two months and organize it at the India Expo Centre from 26 to 30 May 26 2022 which appears a safe period for the exhibitors and all other concerned parties, including the business visitors who are the backbone of any exhibition.

30% payment as second instalment, must be transferred in IPAMA’s bank account by 21 March 2022. And the balance 50% payment on or before 10 May 2022.

Dates for availing discounts and eligibility criteria revised

The leading companies and exhibitors of the industry have assured that they remain invested and will be present at the 15th Printpack India exhibition. The organizers expect the event to be unique and highly innovative as it will be the first major Indian printing

i) For existing exhibitors, to avail early bird discounts,

ii) For a new exhibitor, the remittance of 50% payment in IPAMA’s account by 21 Feb 2022, is a must to avail the Motivational and Covid discounts.

And the balance 50% payment must be paid on or before 10 May 2022. No new exhibitor is eligible to avail the aforesaid discounts after 21 Feb 2022. Please note that the discounts are subject to IPAMA membership.

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Labelexpo Asia 2022 dates announced

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abelexpo Asia 2022 will take place between 28 June and 1 July 2022 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai.

Kevin Liu, Labelexpo Asia event director, said, “We look forward once again to welcoming exhibitors and visitors to the Asia-Pacific region’s leading label and package printing exhibition. For many converters this will be their first chance since the global pandemic began to actually see the latest machinery and software systems operating at the show.”

Running alongside Labelexpo Asia 2022 will be master classes on self-adhesive label materials, and inks, coatings and varnishes. A special pre-press training course will also take place.

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The China International Label & Package Printing Forum takes place on 27 June, one day before Labelexpo Asia 2022 opens, organized by Package Printing Committee (PPC), one of Labelexpo Asia’s supporting industry associations.

Lisa Milburn, managing director of the Labelexpo Global Series, said, “It is fantastic to be emerging from the pandemic and returning to face-to-face Labelexpo shows. In fact, throughout the last two years our China team has managed to safely run physical events and we have built up a lot of expertise in running safe and highly effective machinery shows. I look forward to welcoming our visitors to Labelexpo Asia 2022.” z

Labelexpo Asia 2022 will take place between 28 June and 1 July 2022

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Labelexpo Europe postponed

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abelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place 11-14 September 2023. The organizing team has made the decision to move the event dates in light of the significant supply chain pressures the European label industry is currently experiencing coupled with the fast-evolving situation in Ukraine.

Tarsus Group, the organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, says the decision comes on the back of close consultation with exhibitors, associations and the wider industry, with many directly impacted by the shortage of components and materials. These shortages, triggered by the pandemic, have been escalating over recent months with long lead times now disrupting the supply chain in Europe. With the event set to take place in just under two months’ time, the lack of forward visibility led the event team to reschedule in the best interests of the label community.

Labelexpo Europe will now take place between 11-14 September 2023

Lisa Milburn, Labelexpo managing director, said, “Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge the support we have had from the industry with many committing to Labelexpo Europe in spite of the issues many of them

are currently dealing with, we know the decision to reschedule the show will be as disappointing for them as it is for us. This has been a very difficult decision for us to make, we have been working tirelessly to overcome the supply chain issues and produce the show the industry needs, especially in light of the challenges of the past two years. Unfortunately, these issues have proven to be insurmountable at this stage so we feel that rescheduling is the responsible decision to make.”

Given the rescheduling of Labelexpo Europe, the next major global event for the package printing industry will be Labelexpo Americas which will take place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, 13-15 September 2022. Other upcoming Labelexpo events this year include Labelexpo Asia (28 June-1 July), Labelexpo India (10-13 November) and Labelexpo South China (7-9 December). z

Exhibitor registrations now open for drupa 2024

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n 2024 the International print and packaging industries will again meet at drupa, the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies. Exhibitors can now register online at www.drupa.com to present their innovations in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 28 May to 7 June 2024. The deadline for registrations is 31 October 2022. “drupa is the global meeting place for the industry and stands for innovations and trends,” says Erhard Wienkamp, managing director of Messe Dusseldorf.

“Here, we will see what impact the mega trends sustainability and digitalization will have on processes, products, business models, and the future of a constantly evolving industry.” drupa 2024 presents itself with a new, dynamic look and feel for the start of exhibitor applications. “The new motion design of our key visual combines classic graphic design with state-of-the-art digital technology and is synonymous with dynamism, motion, and especially with water as the most important resource

on our planet,” explains Sabine Geldermann, director Print Technologies Messe Dusseldorf.

“It also visualizes the top themes of digitalization and sustainability, which drive the print & packaging industries, confront them with new challenges, and offer excellent opportunities. International faces represent the target group of drupa, which is looking forward to networking in a fascinating atmosphere characterized by diversity. Organic structures stand for aesthetics, design, and the beauty of nature. The new claim ‘we create the future’ underscores the clear commitment of the community to jointly and proactively participate in the continuous development and design of the sector. And it represents thought leaders as well as high-quality knowledge transfer.”

Numerous International trade shows will also be held in 2022 as part of drupa’s global portfolio – Printpack Alger in Algiers (16 – 18 May), Print & Digital Convention (22 – 23 June), Indoprint in Jakarta (31 August – 3 September), PackPrintPlas Philippines in Manila (6 – 8

The deadline for registrations is 31 October 2022.

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Events Calendar Dates Event Name

Place

26 to 28 November 2019

CPhI India (P’Mec)

Greater Noida, India

3 to 6 December 2019

Paperex

Delhi, India

6 to 8 December 2019

Print & Packtech

Bangalore, India

12 to 14 December 2019

Pacprocess Food Pex

Delhi, India

6 to 9 January 2020

Pamex 2020

Mumbai, India

16 to 20 January 2020

Plastivision 2020

Mumbai, India

28 Feb to 1 March 2020

PacProTech

Kathmandu

19 to 21 March 2020

Asia Packaging & Printing Industry Expo

Shenzhen, China

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20 to 22 March 2020

PackPlus South 2020

Hyderabad, India

21 to 23 April 2020

Label & Flexible Packaging & Film Expo 2020

Shanghai, China

24 to 26 April 2020

Food Pack India Expo

Chennai, India

5 to 9 May 2020

Metpack 2020

Messe Essen, German

7 to 13 May 2020

interpack 2020

Dusseldorf, Germany

3 to 4 June 2020

Innopack Pharma Confex

Mumbai, India

16 to 26 June 2020

drupa 2020

Dusseldorf, Germany

19 to 22 June 2020

Plastasia 2020

Bangalore, India

6 to 9 August 2020

PackPlus Delhi

Delhi, India

17 to 19 September 2020

Pharma Pro&Pack 2020

Hyderabad, India

30 September to 2 October 2020

IndiaCorr Expo

Mumbai, India

8 to 10 October 2020

ProPak India

Delhi, India

25 to 27 November 2020

CPhI & P-MEC India

Greater Noida, India

29 October to 1 November 2020

Labelexpo India 2020

Greater Noida, India

29 October to 1 November 2020

Brand Print India 2020

Greater Noida, India

9 to 11 December 2020

pacprocess India

Mumbai, India

3 to 8 February 2021

Printpack India 2021

Greater Noida, India

4 to 8 February 2021

PlastIndia 2021

Delhi, India

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