January 2021

New production methods make it possible to manufacture particularly thin-walled lightweight glass containers. Instead of the traditional blow-and-blow process, VetroPack use the narrow-neck-press-and-blow process. Its lightweight glass technology guarantees that our sustainable glass bottles weigh significantly less while remaining as strong and stable as their heavier predecessors. Furthermore, the ecological benefits of traditionally manufactured glass are retained. ightweight glass packaging is 100% recyclable and completely neutral in relation to its content.

Such was the case for one of our food packaging customers from the US who trialled our hot melt BAM 2430 on one of their lower volume lines. After an issue-free adhesive demonstration, the customer was so pleased with the results, they then had the confidence to make a complete adhesive switch from their incumbent low melt and roll out BAM 2430 on the rest of their lines. We are now supplying this customer with 300,000lbs of hot melt per year.

When their customer was looking for a solution combining security features, improved access to the product, intuitive use, sustainability and high-quality appearance, many solutions were discussed by the AR Packaging team. To ensure a favourable price and flexible delivery, conventional materials were agreed upon. The final result was the Pandora box, a single piece, child resistant packaging, made up of cardboard suitable for the pharmaceutical industry with barrier function. Due to its clever construction it can be automatically processed and packed at high speed.

The resin is based on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) into which post-consumer recycled (PCR) material from shrink film is incorporated without sacrificing material quality and functionality in the final application. Initially introduced in late 2019, AGILITYTM CE is the first PCR product offering from Dow. The company now has PCR product offerings in its every operating region.

What are the benefits of this new packaging solution?

- Wide range of doses

- Patented child-proof package

- Ergonomic and contemporary design

- Compact size for carrying

- Easy Snap-on cap

The different possibilities with our Child Resistant Solutions:

Doses: 50, 70, 90, 95, 100, 130, 140, 180, 200 µl

Neck finish: Snap-on or crimp-on

HDPE bottles available. Other material (PET, glass) upon request

15-20, 30 ml regular and 15-20 ml NoWaste™ bottles

Cap color: white or natural available. Other color upon request

With the same technical outline, but different UX and UI, the platform was launched earlier last week to help the users order food from multiple restaurants in the same order, much like Dunzo’s ‘Food Court’.

The differentiator here being the four Ps the brand builds on: People, Process, Produce and Packaging, Sagar Kochhar, co-founder, Rebel Foods, says.