optima followup report, interpackwhere customer needs meet stateoftheart technologiessystem flexibility and line solutions are recurring customer requirements in all four optima divisions of consumer, pharma, nonwovens and life science. optima specializes in meeting the very specific needs of these sectors, for example with a compact machine for portion packaging used to dose, fill, flush, and close beverage capsules liquid, powder and ground coffee. combined with the new optima cbf cardboard packaging system, this flexible integrated solution is ideal for numerous applications in primary and secondary packaging. &ldquodecisionmakers from the chemical and cosmetic industries were impressed by the ability of our systems to accommodate a wide range of packaging formats including tubes, bags, bottles and canisters,&rdquo comments martin sauter, business manager of optima consumer. &ldquofunctional solutions for machine closure were likewise in high demand. new innovative joint projects for packaging materials were launched between customers and optima consumer at the trade fair.&rdquoflexibility was also a hot topic at optima pharma sterile processing of three nested container types on a single machine in particular met with great interest from visitors. an additional focus was on the comprehensive range of barrier technologies and freeze drying as line solutions. the new lsx transport system from optima nonwovens impressively showcased the flexibility and high output possible with magnetic levitation, a technology that is especially wellsuited to current market trends such as small packages, for example for feminine care products. the response to the opal software was also very  positive. this intelligent system carries out statistical evaluations of production and packaging processes to more precisely identify barriers to efficiency. combined with a tablet pc, it also makes it possible to efficiently organize workflows when switching formats. this software developed by optima life science is now being used in customer projects throughout all optima divisions.in summary, optima and its numerous new solutions were a major attraction at this year&rsquos interpack. the quality of contacts was high, and a number of contracts were signed at the event. division heads view the number of substantial inquiries for upcoming projects as a definitive sign of success.contactoptima packaging group gmbh                               optima packaging group gmbhsabine gauger                                                        felix henningmarketing director                                                   public relations49 0 791 5061410                                           49 0 791 5061464sabine.gauger@optimager.com                               felix.henning@optimager.com 
