colorforward&reg goes hightech for 2016 with help from morphotonix and trumpfdemonstrates novel approaches to decorating plasticstrend analysis and design tool looks beyond the surface of colormuttenz, may 21, 2015 &ndash clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, recently teamed up with two other innovative companies to use the latest technology in laser marking and holography to capture important societal trends affecting consumer behavior. the hightech graphics are rendered on molded plastic chips in colorforward&reg 2016, the latest edition of clariant&rsquos groundbreaking trend analysis and colordesign tool.&ldquoeven though these technologies are not directly connected to the use of color in plastics,&rdquo explains joanna marguier, color scientist, clariant colorworks&reg europeimea, &ldquoit is important for us to be on the lookout for any innovations that can stimulate creative thinking.&rdquo the colorforward trend analysis and color design tool is released annually to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices. each edition of colorforward presents four global societal trends that can be expected to influence consumers in the near future, and connects them to colors that evoke an emotional response related to each trend.past editions of colorforward have used texture, smell, special effects and other aesthetic elements to render colors more imaginatively. for 2016, the clariant specialists decided to use holograms and laser marking in two of the four trend themes.creating a hologram in &lsquooh, my goldmorphotonix is a company created by a group of postgraduate researchers at the &eacutecole polytechnique f&eacuted&eacuterale de lausanne epfl in switzerland that developed microtechnology to etch mold surfaces to create diffractive and nanopatterns that are then transferred to molded articles where they appear as holographic and invisible security features. because it can be seamlessly integrated in the production of injectionmolded plastic parts, the clariant colorworks specialists decided it was perfect for one of the colorforward color chips in the 2016 trend theme called oh, my gold.this theme, an unapologetic tribute to excess, celebrates the fact that, like it or not, outlandish, gaudy baubles and outrageous behavior are &ldquoin&rdquo. the chip is made in a brilliant black color called &ldquoall nights are ours&rdquo and has a moldedin morphotonix hologram that shows stars swirling in the shape of the clariant &lsquoc&rsquo logo. it also includes dozens of dollar signs that are laser etched in the surface of the chip along with a profile of a rubber duck an element from colorforward 2015 that has become the group&rsquos official mascot and the notation &ldquo1 million duck dollars.&rdquo joanna marguier explains that &ldquothe hologram gives a shiny, kitschy vibe to the color. it reminds me of a poker chip and this is all definitely in line with the blingbling of omg. part of the purpose of colorforward is to stimulate creativity in a fun way &ndash here we do even more we integrate an innovative look and anticounterfeiting features that are obtained straight out of the injection line. also, we are always interested in exploring, with our customers, the broader aspects of plastics technology so it can be used to make products and packaging more successful in the marketplace.&rdquo she says morphotonix was very helpful in getting the prototypes tooling completed in a compressed time frame. &ldquowe are grateful that morphotonix made such an effort to help us meet these objectives, and we are definitely talking about collaborating more in the future.&rdquo exploring laser marking potentialtrumpf group, the global manufacturer of industrial lasers and metalfabricating equipment, through its asia pacific subsidiary in singapore, partnered with clariant to demonstrate the potential of lasermarking on a chip representing one of the colors in the love trend theme.lasers were used to create a complex circuitboardlike pattern on a white chip called my new soulmate. the surface decoration also includes a small reproduction of the colorworks duck, along with the words &ldquoin between technology.&rdquo this image has several connotations first, the love theme with the word &ldquolove&rdquo spelled graphically with a wifi symbol in place of the &lsquoo&rsquo acknowledges the ways in which technology is creating new connections between people. the duck also symbolizes the inbetween positioning of clariant colorworks, which seeks to bring the aesthetic side of plastics design into harmony with the technical side of polymer coloration.&ldquolaser marking is a highly versatile process&rdquo, says norzihan aziz, head of colorworks and color communication asia pacific, who coordinated trumpf&rsquos efforts on colorforward 2016. electric toothbrushes, telephone keypads, switches, push buttons, silicon chips &ndashalmost any product, in fact &ndashcould be marked in fine detail using lasers. the surface of a plastics part can be made to change color when subjected to laser light or thin outer layers of multilayer parts can be removed to reveal the layer underneath or to allow light transmission. lasers can be used to melt microscopic areas of plastic parts to create tiny gas bubbles that diffuse light so those areas appear distinctly different from unaffected areas. the colorforward chip was molded with clariant&rsquos cesa&reglaser additive masterbatch, which enhances the markability of the polymer.&ldquothe my new soulmate chip gave clariant and trumpf the opportunity to demonstrate both creativity and technology,&rdquo says aziz. &ldquothey were very professional and cooperative. as an equipment supplier, trumpf would not normally have the resources to mark the 900 chips we needed, but they dedicated a technical sales representative who did the work personally and completed the project on time.&rdquo to learn more about colorforward, please visit www.colorworks.clariant.com. clariant also offers seminars at its four colorworks locations as well as at selected conferences and at customer sites.&nbsp

according to a new market report published by persistence market research &ldquoglobal market study on nanoenabled packaging for food and beverages intelligent packaging to witness highest growth by 2020&rdquo, the global&nbspnanoenabled packaging market&nbspfor food and beverages industry was worth usd 6.5 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a cagr of 12.7 during 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of usd 15.0 billion in 2020.browse the full report with toc at&nbsphttpwww.persistencemarketresearch.commarketresearchnanoenabledpackagingmark… global progress in technologies is making lives simpler and safer. nanotechnology is one such field which is dynamically progressing and is contributing to the development of several industries, including food and beverages packaging. nanoenabled packaging gives longer shelf life to food and beverages as compared to traditional plastic packaging. food and beverages packaging is done through two different technologies under nanoenabled packagingactive and intelligent packaging. active packaging has a comparatively&nbsplarger market than intelligent packaging.&nbsp&nbspintelligent packaging is growing at a faster rate as compared to the active packaging. customers prefer traceable food and beverages packaging since it offers information such as expiry date and best use period, the present state of the consumables. the radio frequency identification rfid tags keep customers informed about the state of the food within the packaging. intelligent packaging is mostly used for fruits and vegetables, meat products, and beverages. stricter regulations associated with active packaging have been stimulating the use of intelligent packaging in europe and north america.&nbsp&nbspintelligent packaging in the u.s. is growing mainly due to the increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. americans are shifting their breakfast preference from junk foods to fresh alternatives. the u.s. is one of the largest producers and exporters of cherries globally. with the ease in trade regulations, fruit exports of the u.s. have increased. in september 2011, the u.s. department of agriculture usda announced that after ten years of negotiations, u.s. cherries can be exported to western australia, one of the most important markets for cherries. the increasing demand for intelligent packaging in international trade especially in fruits is laying out opportunities for this technology in food packaging.&nbspthe food safety and modernization act fsma proposed by fda in 2011 is another growth indicator for intelligent packaging wherein the fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, are required to be scientifically grown, harvested, packaged, and stored. the farm products that come in the act&rsquos domain are lettuce, spinach, cantaloupe, tomatoes, sprouts, mushrooms, onions, peppers, cabbage, citrus produce, strawberries, and walnuts.&nbsp&nbsprequest sample&nbsphttpwww.persistencemarketresearch.comsamples2809&nbspnanoenabled packaging finds its application in several industries, including bakery, meat, beverages, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, and others. the increasing demand for meat products, beverages, vegetables, and prepared foods is expected to drive their respective nanoenabled packaging markets, while the market share of bakery products is expected to decline on account of the rapid growth of other application segments.&nbspnanotechnology is at a nascent stage and, therefore, usage of nanoenabled packaging is low in the food and beverages industry. limited numbers of buyers have more leverage to negotiate with nanotechnology companies. on the other hand, there are a plethora of companies providing nanoenabled packaging solutions to the food and beverages industry.&nbsp&nbspnanoenabled packaging market for food and beverage is very competitive with a large number of players offering an array of patented products. the major players in this industry include amcor limited, bemis company, inc., chevron phillips chemical company, l.l.c., kl&oumlckner pentaplast, sealed air, and tetra pak international s.a.&nbspbelow is the segmentation done by persistence market research for global market study on nanoenabled packaging for food and beverages&nbspmarket size and forecast by technologymarket size and forecast by valueactive packagingintelligent packagingmarket size and forecast by applicationmarket size and forecast by valuebakery productsmeat productsbeveragesfruit and vegetablesprepared foodsothers&nbsp

flexible, applicationoriented, and fully integrated solution package in the optical measurement and testing technologyinnovative, patented, optical measurement principlesefficient and automated use of measurement technology in manufacturing and quality controlgenf &ndash with the introduction of visual inspection systems at the geneva trade fair for quality assurance, ephj 2015, bosch completes its range of optical measuring and testing equipment. originally, the applicationoriented solutions and systems were developed exclusively for the manufacturing equipment and measuring rooms of the bosch group, where they have proven themselves in daily use. precise measurements directly or close to the manufacturing process are the key to ensuring high quality while minimizing the rejection rate. by using automated solutions which are integrated in production, the costs of a 100 inspection are significantly reduced.the interferometric distance sensor wpd has been developed for measuring tasks with highest precision requirements. the measurement rate of up to 50 khz reduces significantly the measurement time compared to tactile systems. the noncontact optical measurement principle can even detect sensitive surfaces without damage or distortion.the fms100 was developed to verify rotationally symmetrical industrial precision parts. rotational speeds up to 100 revolutions per minute and optical probe arms enable rapid measurements of inside and outside geometries. typical tasks include measurement of roundness and straightness, taper, and diameter. the contactfree optical probe arms allow the measurement of the parallelism of very thin objects e.g. microscopic bores or pins without changing them through the contact force. these solutions have been proven in bosch manufacturing and enable the economic and automated use of measurement technology with nanometer resolution in the production environment.the flatness ftp40 system allows the rapid measurement of two opposed parallel surfaces in a single measurement, without moving the measuring object. the result a very high precision and a significant reduction in cycle time. the system is used for rapid measurement of flatness, thickness, and parallelism. the ftp40 is characterized by a high resolution and accuracy, short cycle time, contactfree and wearfree measurement.the modular visual inspection systems vmi100 and vmd200 are used for the visual inspection of standard parts. the test characteristics are emphasized by optimized illumination and allow the operator to test components over a longer period of time without fatigue. the systems are delivered ready to use as a package with computer, software, camera, lenses, tripod, and illumination. on request, various customer applications can be realized. also, a wide range of accessories is available.bosch presents its solutions at the geneva trade fair, ephj 2015 from june 2nd to 5th, 2015, booth m114.the bosch group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. it employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide as per april 1, 2015. the company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014. its operations are divided into four business sectors mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. the bosch group comprises robert bosch gmbh and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. including its sales and service partners, bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. this worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. in 2014, bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. the bosch group&rsquos strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. in short, bosch creates technology that is &ldquoinvented for life.&rdquothe company was set up in stuttgart in 1886 by robert bosch 18611942 as &ldquoworkshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering.&rdquo the special ownership structure of robert bosch gmbh guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the bosch group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. ninetytwo percent of the share capital of robert bosch gmbh is held by robert bosch stiftung gmbh, a charitable foundation. the majority of voting rights are held by robert bosch industrietreuhand kg, an industrial trust. the entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. the remaining shares are held by the bosch family and by robert bosch gmbh.additional information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.boschpress.com, httptwitter.comboschpresse.

the exhibition that has retained its stature of excellence from last several years is coming back to pragati maidan in july endpackplus along with supplyplus 2015 is all set for its next edition in delhi. the event is scheduled to be held from 30 july to 2 august at pragati maidan and will continue its growth trajectory after its return to its traditional home last year.the leading players from packaging, printing, automation and supply chain industries have already confirmed their stalls at the exhibition. featuring new launches from the exhibiting companies and displaying a large gamut of live running machines, packplus will provide a total business platform to the exhibitors and visitors.the various segments at the event will present major global and indian manufacturers. the packaging segment will be led by companies like domino printech india, electronics devices worldwide, ishida india, jawla engineering, markemimaje india, multivac laraon india, nordson india, superpack packaging, swanpack packaging machines, v s international, welbound worldwide, wrh global.aim machintechnik, alpha roto machines, c trivedi &amp co., canara flex, expert industries, innovative flexotech, ligum spol.s.r.o, natraj industries, pelican rotoflex, polyplex corporation ltd., suddha converting machineries and uflex ltd., are some of the companies from the converting segment of packplus.the automation segment will present a &amp d instruments india, bibus horizon mechatronics &amp automations, bonvario eurodrives, busch vacuum india, ckd corporation, diagnostic automation &amp controls, hiwin technologies corporation, igus india, janatics india, labthink instruments, rpl automation, s. a. automation, schmalz india and several other leading companies.the show will also dedicate a separate pavilion to finished packaging, which will be headed by a &amp a labels, any graphics, clear packaging, ecobliss india, glisten tins, hip lik packaging products corp, imaging systems, multilayer industries, multiply paper packaging industries, insulink packaging solutions, p r packaging, pragati pack india, vishakha group among others.in the supply chain segment, latest products and solutions from dalmec industrial manipulators india, gandhi automations, gridbots technologies, nilkamal bito storage systems, nilkamal limited, packraft container india, vega conveyors &amp automation and others will be on display.packplus 2015 will also host a one day international packaging conclave focused on &lsquomodern retail packaging and ecommerce&rsquo. the conclave to be held on 1 august at pragati maidan conference centre will bring renowned speakers on board to share their views on the subject.the promotional activities for the exhibition have already taken up with the advertisements, news and updates being shared on media and other social channels. online visitor registrations have also picked up with people from all over the country signing up to visit the exhibition.&ldquopackplus is an established show and so we always stay positive on the response every new edition receives from the industry. our objective, however, has always been to grow and give a better experience to the participants. we keep working and and thus keep growing,&rdquo said neeta arora, director, printpackaging.com p ltd., the organisers of the show.

sidel, the leading global provider of pet solutions for liquid packaging, has announced the creation of new packaging development services to help beverage producers worldwide turn their supply chains into value chains.&ldquostudies in purchasing behaviour suggest that it takes a consumer just three to seven seconds to choose one beverage over another. a welldesigned, attractive and engaging package can help brands win this &lsquomoment of truth&rsquo,&rdquo explains vincent le guen, sidel vice president for packaging. &ldquoalthough very important, however, attractiveness and consumer experience are not the only value that great packaging design can create. long before the product reaches the point of sale, the design of the bottle can create value throughout the supply chain. additional value areas, for example, include improved line efficiency, enhanced product safety, greater sustainability, lower fuel costs, faster industrialisation and speed to market, and reduced costs. great package design can help add significant and genuine value at each phase of the supply chain, from raw materials through to recycling.&rdquoto unlock this value a holistic approach to package design needs to be applied at the beginning of any development project, taking into account brand goals, production capabilities, distribution and storage conditions, among other critical factors. sidel has now launched a new range of packaging services to help beverage producers of all sizes to achieve this. the four new services are packaging and preform design, packaging optimisation, liquidpackage interaction analysisand packaging qualification.packaging and preform designconsumers are engaged by creative and attractive packaging design, interesting shapes and format sizes that fit their lifestyle. as a packaging material petoffers great freedom of shape and can help create a standout brand. it can be moulded into singleserve, multiserve or extended family formats, all of which offer the convenience, resealability and recyclability for which consumers are looking today.from producing the art and technical designs, preform designs, pilot moulds and prototypes, sidel can help producers design a package or range of packages that fit the brand and engages consumers. the company uses digital models, technical drawings and 3dprinted physical models to speed up the creative process, helping to get innovative conceptual designs into industrial production and to get the client&rsquos newlook product to market more quickly.packaging optimisationwhether collaborating on an entirely new product or simply redesigning the bottle of an established brand, sidel can help optimise designs to use less pet and other resources, reduce energy consumption during production, better withstand the rigours of the distribution and transportation process, look great at the point of sale while also delivering a great consumer experience. the contributing factors to that satisfactory consumer experience include the ease with which the cap can be unscrewed and resealed, the feel of the bottle in the user&39s hand, the elimination of the potential for accidental spillage caused by excessive lightweighting and the flow of the liquid through the bottle&39s neck. sidel undertakes optimum lightweighting with a unique approach it refers to as &quotrightweighting&rdquo. a sidel bottle design that has been produced via this process will weigh and cost less to produce yet will still maintain and protect the quality of its contents throughout the supply chain, saving energy during production and securing an optimum line performance and consumer experience.liquidpackage interaction analysisthe quality of bottled beverages and foodstuffs can be adversely affected by exposure to light, oxygen or the wrong temperatures. sidel has two laboratories for liquidpackagingand aseptic analysis in octeville, france, and twolaboratories for filling and aseptic microbiologicalcontamination analysis in parma, italy. these are in addition to its five packaging centres worldwide in china, europe, india,latin america and north america. the company also has partnerships with universities and otherlaboratories worldwide.to preserve the integrity and quality of products, the company&rsquos scientists perform laboratory tests under simulated supply chain conditions in order to determine the most effective and safe packaging combinations and solutions, including the most suitable packaging sizes, shapes,closures and pet resins.taking the recipe, processing parameters and production conditions of the product fully into consideration, sidel scientists test the package over time. this is done in essentially two ways objectively through physical and chemical testing and subjectively by various sensory analysis techniques such as smelling and taste testing. by gathering such detailed information and understanding the different interactions between the liquid and the package, sidel is able to manufacture and supply equipment that produces packaging that can fully maximise product quality and shelf life.packaging qualificationin order to qualify creative designs for industrial production, sidel carries out full packaging feasibility and performance studies with pilot moulds and sidel equipment to help evaluate bottle stability, rigidity and quality before full production starts. this is done according to the technical specifications provided by the beverage producer or by using sidel&rsquos own inhouse specifications.the company assesses the complexity of each design when compared to the targeted specifications, which cover bottle weight, line output and energy consumption. it then advises thecustomer what is needed to achieve the desired qualification. this proposed packaging validation partnership aims to get customers&rsquo new products to market faster with less cost,while eliminating production issues in advance of full industrialisation.from design to realityonce a new package has been designed, tested and qualified for production sidel can also determine which highquality equipment and complete line production solution is right to achieve the desired production specification for that product. it can provide complete new lines, featuringthe very latest sidel matrix&trade beverage productionequipment, or convert existing lines quicklyand efficiently, with highquality originalmoulds that are intelligently engineered for fast productionand carefully tested to protect productquality. when combined with the company&rsquos packaging development services this enables sidel to provide a complete designtoreality solution for beverage producers who wish to get highquality products to market faster, more efficiently and with less cost.further details on the packaging services offering, which is part of the sidel services portfolio which also includes maintenance, line improvement, training, line conversions &amp moulds, and spare parts &amp logistics, are available by visiting sidel.compackaging or by emailing services@sidel.com&nbsp&nbsp

with two local branches&ndash in morocco and south africa &ndash plus a branch office in kenya, sacmi continues to invest in africa, home to no less than 54 countries, some of which offer the highest growth and development potential in the worldwith over 1000 specialised local and international operators &ndash a third of whom are from europe and asia &ndash the propak west africa fair remains the area&rsquos biggest packagingbeverage fair. needless to say, sacmi will be attending the event &ndash to be held from 1st to 3rd september 2015 at the landmark centre in lagos, the fastestgrowing city in nigeria &ndash with an exhibition space inside the collective italian ucima italian union of automatic machine manufacturers area here, it will be presenting its full range of technology and plant engineering solutions for the industry, characterised by outstanding automation and process integration, optimisation of energy consumption and solutions for total product quality control.intent on broadening its customer base on this highpotential market, sacmi will be heading to nigeria with confidence thanks to the swath of significant technical and plant engineering innovations that have been developed over the last two years and a strong presence on local markets. the latter is essential to customers as, by choosing a sacmi product, they know they can count on locally trained technicians and a farreaching, efficient spare parts and aftersalesservice.more specifically, propak west africa offers sacmi an opportunity to presentthe latest developments in a range that offers integrated, turnkey technology and plant engineering, from production of container, preform and cap to technologies for filling, labelling and quality control, including automated endofline solutions. all with the guaranteed quality that stems from the support provided by the sacmi imola beverage r&ampd facility certified by top international playersin the sector which tests, right from the design stage, the technical and plant engineering solutions developed to provide a specific response to the needs of both customer and market.

adjustable and lockable dispenser for french retail giant designed to make it easier for consumers to pour liquids from automotive product containersglobal closure systems gcs has finetuned its jeroboam snaphinge standard dispensing closure to help carrefour accelerate sales of its range of ownbranded coolant and windscreen washer products.automotive product containers are traditionally difficult to handle during pouring and this often leads to glugging, spills, and splashes. the jeroboam overcomes these problems thanks to several innovative design features.its pouring spout can be rotated to allow the container to be used in the most convenient position, making it simple to use in confined spaces like the engine compartment of a car.an efficient antiglug system, integrated flow regulator and splashguard device ensure a constant, accurate flow of product and clean pouring without any spillage.&ldquono need for funnels, no more struggling with bulky containers to pour liquid into places which are awkward to reach,&rdquo says mohamed bekkar product development manager car accessories, of carrefour. &ldquojeroboam&rsquos inbuilt controlled dispensing system solves a longstanding problem in the market and makes life so much easier for consumers.&rdquodeveloped by astra plastique, one of gcs&rsquos plants in france, the jeroboam&rsquos fliptop pourer opens and closes with an audible click and has a patented locking device to prevent any leakage during storage or transportation.for product security, the fliptop has a tamperevident tearoff strip while the polypropylene screwon base incorporates a tamperevident band on the neck of the container. the base has also a locking tab that engages with a lug on the container to prevent its removal.gcs is supplying the jeroboam in varietyof striking colors to match carrefour&rsquos label graphics for greater onshelf impact and product differentiation.about global closure systemswith a consolidated revenue of &euro591 million in 2014 and approximately 3 500 employees, global closure systems is one of the world&rsquos largest providers of closure solutions for the fmcg market. thanks to its 21 production sites strategically located in 13 countries all around the world gcs manufactures close to 40 billion plastic and metal closures per annum. gcs offers over 2 700 designs of standard and custom closures and dispensing systems for the global beverage, food, health care, household &amp industry, personal care, and wine &amp spirits markets.

philippe farrugia is responsible with immediate effect for the &lsquodairy packaging&rsquo marketing of ima dairy &amp food and company management of ima erca.courtaboeuf, france, may 19, 2015. ima dairy &amp food, a market leader in packaging machines for the dairy and food industry, has announced a new addition at top management level. the acclaimed industry expert philippe farrugia 52 is now responsible as &ldquoexecutive vice president sales dairy packaging&rdquo for the marketing of the ima brands ima erca, ima gasti, ima hamba and ima hassia. at the same time, farrugia has taken over the company management of ima erca.farrugia has extensive experience in the international packaging industry and food processing sector. prior to this appointment, he worked as the &ldquomarket area leader&rdquo for southern europe and north africa at tetra pak processing and where, before this, he also held the position of &ldquoengineering director&rdquo for france and southern europe. in addition, farrugia has worked for courtaulds films in the plastics industry, and for saintgobain packaging in the area of glass packaging.about ima ercaerca s.a. with its principal place of business in courtaboeuf near paris, france, is a globally operating company at ima dairy &amp food and ranks among the leading manufacturers of thermoforming machines for packaging of liquid and pasty products. fifty years ago ima erca developed the forming, filling and sealing technology ffs. the company&rsquos portfolio focuses on applications for the dairy industry.about ima dairy &amp foodima dairy &amp food formerly oystar group is part of italian i.m.a. industria macchine automatiche s.p.a. the company is one of the world&rsquos leading suppliers of packaging machinery, technology and services and has extensive knowhow in the key industries of dairy products and food. based in stutensee near karlsruhe, germany, the holding company currently represents 7 production locations in europe and asia as well as numerous sales and service companies. ima dairy &amp food employs a workforce of more than 950 worldwide.

darmstadt and calcinate, april 2015. goebel ims is set to present its new website. the classic, simple design offers visitors a great deal of clarity and intuitive navigation. the main feature of this technical, content and visual relaunch is, above all, the fact that the user interface has been enhanced and simplified in view of the five market segments of goebel ims packaging and industrial films, paper and board, aseptic packaging, cigarette paper and aluminium foil. as a globally operating brand, goebel ims also adds internationality to its new online presence the website is currently available in german, english and chinese, and additional languages will shortly follow.&ldquofor us, it was important for visitors and customers to be able to gain an overview of our services at first glance and in just one click as well as supporting purchase decisions. by using comprehensive information concerning our machines and their applications, we strive to provide a good basis for decisionmaking. we believe that we have succeeded in achieving this&rdquo, says kerstin stumpftrautmann, group marketing manager.thanks to the condensed menu navigation, the users can immediately access the desired areas of application where they will find detailed information on the machines, services, innovations and the company itself. the new look is also optimised for smartphones and tablets and makes it easy to browse the web page www.goebelims.com while on the go. in the press section, interested parties and journalists can find the latest company information as well as contact partners.goebel schneid und wickelsysteme gmbh and ims have merged their business activities in march 2015 and now operate under the name goebel ims. both companies are manufacturers of slitter rewinders and were already members of the ims deltamatic group headquartered in italy. the successful merger of the two companies represents the consistent implementation of a futureoriented corporate governance within the ims deltamatic group. andreas hollman, ceo of goebel schneid und wickelsysteme gmbh &ldquosince goebel became part of ims deltamatic group in 2013, we have engaged in numerous exchanges with our italian colleagues and have managed to form a tightknit group. now what belongs together, is also growing together and it is thanks to this merger that we can combine our international sales channels and provide an improved service to our customers with an enlarged product portfolio.&rdquogoebel ims offers a large spectrum of machines for the conversion of paper and board, plastic films and aluminium foils, cigarette papers, aseptic packaging materials and other special materials. the two production sites based in italy and germany employ over 300 members of staff.take a look at the new website www.goebelims.com

darmstadt and calcinate, may 2015. goebel ims aims at setting new benchmarks in the converting field &ndash every day. at converflex 2015 in milan, goebel ims is highlighting two of its most popular and wellknown machines, the t 2 ap 22 and the xtraslit 2.the t 2 ap 22 highest productivity in paper and foil convertingthe t 2 ap 22 is a very reliable and highquality slitter rewinder for the paper industry. the series of oneshaft centre winders includes a driven contact roller and converts aseptic packaging materials, technical papers and board at the highest level. individual customer needs and specific requirements are met using a wide variety of optional features. the basic model, for example, offers the highest winding quality with a minimum number of automated functions, while fullyautomated machine equipment significantly increases the productivity and efficiency of the production process. the t 2 ap 22 allows a maximum web width of 2,000 mm and a converting speed of up to 1,200 mmin.new standards and maximum efficiency xtraslit 2the xtraslit 2 has been setting new benchmarks in the highlyproductive processing of packaging films, metallised films, tobacco films, flexible packaging materials and sensitive papers with working widths of up to 3,600 mm and material thicknesses between 2 and 400 &mum. depending on the material, the system permits speeds of up to 1,200 mmin. thanks to the modular machine concept of the xtraslit 2, many different equipment variants can be configured according to customer requirements &ndash from the economical basic model to specific custom designs. the machine&rsquos slitting variants are just as flexible, varying according to the material, such as thin or thick film, paper and laminated or compound materials. thanks to its compact, integrated construction in the latest design, the xtraslit 2 provides maximum efficiency, perfect winding quality and a high level of occupational safety.visit goebel ims at converflex in milan, hall 2, booth n. g21h26.more information www.goebelims.com

calcinate, may 2015. at ipackima 2015, rotomac, a brand of the ims deltamatic group, will be exhibiting its innovative and productive automatic rewinding machine 145sg for the converting of food packaging. this product line also includes packaging machinery for loading rolls into cartons, case packers for loading finished products into corrugated cardboard cases shrink wrapping machines for wrapping rolls with shrink film.premium embossing for alufoilrotomac&rsquos versatile 145sg model converts alufoil from plain mother roll to embossed finished product in one continuous operation at a speed of up to 800mmin. with its onestep technology, the 145sg transforms conventional smooth aluminum mother rolls into rolls of embossed foil. the microembossing unit is an integral part of the rewinding machine, being installed within the frame of the machine itself. the individual embossing rollers are preassembled into a modular unit that can easily and quickly be removed and replaced with one of a different design, allowing a wide range of different patterns.in connection with model 505, an alternate cartooning model, the 145sg allows for the processing and packaging of the finish product in one single operation. the 505 is a very flexible machine that can handle cartons of different sizes and styles with various types of closure flaps. through the combination of these two rotomac machines, the regular production cycle may encompass 45 pieces per minute.additionally, model 145sg produces standard alufoil, plastic film, and baking paper rolls for household uses.rotomac, a traditional italian company founded in 1980, is a leading global player in the development and manufacture of machines and turnkey complete systems configured to customer specifications, for the converting of plastic films, aluminum, and baking paper for domestic, catering and professional use. rotomac is known for its reliable and prompt postsales assistance.rotomac will be exhibiting at ipackima, hall 7, stand a92 b91. we look forward to welcoming you to our standfor more information please visit www.imsdeltamatic.comrotomac and www.myfoil.net.

may 2015. with the new robotic magazine rcam for highspeed filling machines that fill up to 24,000 carton packs per hour, sig combibloc offers customers a crucial component on the road to greater automation. the new rcam loads the filling machine with carton sleeves fully automatically &ndash a real gain in terms of the efficiency of workflows and reducing the amount of manual work.&nbspfood and beverage manufacturers who operate filling machines from sig combiblocreceive the carton sleeves in shipping boxes on pallets. up to now, the shipping boxes have been removed from the pallet and loaded into the filling machine&rsquos magazine by an employee. with six tracks and a top speed of up to 24,000 carton packs per hour, this ties up personnel.&nbspjan gansow, global product manager at sig combibloc &ldquothe aim was to develop an automatic magazine for the highspeed filling machines similar to the combibloc automatic magazine cam already available for other types of sig combibloc filling machine. with the robotic magazine, we&rsquove even gone a step further and developed a fully automated magazine. the shipping boxes are removed from the pallet and opened, and the filling machine is loaded with carton sleeves. this process does not require any action from the machine operator. thanks to the robotic magazine, workflows are more efficient, saving working time and costs&rdquo.&nbspthe robotic magazine basically consists of two modules the pallet magazine and the unpacking station. the pallet magazine offers space for a euro pallet, industrial pallet or australian pallet. once the pallet is inside the magazine, a scanner records the arrangement of the shipping boxes on the pallet. the gripper arm moves a shipping box to the unpacking station. the robotic magazine has an internal buffer, which ensures that production can continue to run smoothly even while a new pallet is being loaded into the pallet magazine. this buffer can accommodate up to 20 shipping boxes of carton sleeves. the magazine can operate for up to 2.5 hours without the need to top it up with a new pallet. inside the unpacking station, the shipping boxes are opened and the sleeves are removed from the box. the sleeves are automatically filled into the appropriate track of the filling machine, and the shipping boxes are folded flat and collected in a specially provided container for subsequent disposal.&nbspsuccessfully in use at arla foodsthe first rcam 724 prototype is in operation at arla foods germany at its pronsfeldfactory. &ldquowith the new robotic magazine and an optimised line configuration in which the tray packer is positioned close behind the filling machine, we&rsquore now able to operate the entire highspeed line very efficiently with one machine operator&rdquo, says peter bratsch, who is in charge of the rcam prototype at arla foods.&nbspjan gansow says &ldquothe robotic magazine is a key component in building the fully automated filling line of the future, in which automatic guided vehicles agv transport the pallets of packaging material automatically from a central store to the rcam. it&rsquos a major step towards fully automated lines for the &lsquosmart factories&rsquo of tomorrow&rdquo.&nbspin an initial step, the new robotic magazine is available for the cfa 724 highspeed filling machine for filling products in the smallsize combiblocsmall carton format. in a next step, the fully automated magazine will also be offered for the cfa 124 for filling combiblocmini carton packs. fully automated solutions for the filling machines cfa 512 and cfa 312 for filling the mediumsized carton packs combiblocstandard and combiblocslimline are also planned.&nbspthe filling machines cfa 724 and cfa 124 that are already installed can be retrospectively fitted with the robotic magazine. of course, the rcam can be integrated into the sig combibloc ecs line monitoring system.&nbsp

derek hindle, marketing director at global closure systems gcs, will be taking part in the pdi conference with a presentation entitled &lsquoinsight &ndash meeting the needs of the consumer&rsquo on day two &ndash may 21 th , 2015 &ndash at the america square conference centre in tower hill in london.pdi 2015 will allow delegates to get under the skin of the hottest new trends, technologies, materials and processes.derek hindle will deliver a highly creative presentation to more than 200 delegates expected to attend.derek&rsquos background in polymer engineering and experience in design &amp projects management within the gcs group will provide delegates with invaluable insight into the process of closure design to meet consumers&rsquo needs and overcome the challenges they face in product packaging. the presentation will culminate with a case study of a product that we all are familiar with...about global closure systemswith a consolidated revenue of &euro591 million in 2014 and approximately 3 500 employees, global closure systems is one of the world&rsquos largest providers of closure solutions for the fmcg market. thanks to its 21 production sites strategically located in 13 countries all around the world gcs manufactures close to 40 billion plastic and metal closures per annum. gcs offers over 2 700 designs of standard and custom closures and dispensing systems for the global beverage, food, health care, household &amp industry, personal care, and wine &amp spirits markets.

a project led by bayer health care with the support of design company berndtpartner creality, has created an entirely new pouch packaging format for a very traditional solid form product, the aspirin. the pack so impressed the 2015 alufoil trophy judges it scooped the crosscategory award in this year&rsquos competition.&nbspworking with converter constantia flexibles and machinery supplier romaco pharmatechnik, the group has created a shamrock shaped pouch pack containing four single tablets. the shaping is achieved by a new machine concept while the visible silver surface underlines the product&rsquos newness and modernity. the next generation aspirin has a new formulation which is more moisture sensitive, says bayer so packing it in aluminium foil was essential.&nbspby using a paperaluminium laminate the pouches can be opened easily. in addition packed tablets can be separated and taken for on the go occasions meeting contemporary consumer needs in the pharmaceutical industry.&nbspjeanpaul duquet, global packaging eco design manager of bel group, who headed this year&rsquos judges, underlined the decision, &ldquothis pack scored highly in every category of the competition and we all recognised its potential very quickly. the shape makes a strong impression, its convenience for the consumer and even its ability to make best use of the carton space only enhanced the benefits derived from aluminium foil&rsquos barrier properties. and the pouch design also appears to improve material use compared with traditional pack styles for this product.&rdquo&nbspguido schmitz, head of packaging and technology innovation at bayer health care, on hearing of the award said, &ldquobayer health care and berndtparner creality are proud to have won the crosscategory alufoil trophy for this new aspirin pack. aluminium played an important role during the development of the packaging as the product required high barrier properties. but we wanted it to be more than just a barrier pack&rdquo&nbsp&ldquowith the new shape for this consumer friendly package we believe the novelty and convenience of the aspirin product is communicated in a positive way. winning this award underlines that perfectly,&rdquo confirmed christoph waldau, ceo of berndtpartner creality.&nbspthis new generation of aspirin uses the first shaped pouch for packing a tablet, claims bayer, a radical development from the traditional blister or squared shaped pouches. the new machine concept changed the working principle of rotating drums into intermittent die cutting, which offers higher flexibility in shaping.&nbspthe alufoil trophy is organised by the european aluminium foil association. there are five categories &ndash consumer convenience, marketing design, product preservation, resource efficiency and technical innovation. judges also gave an award for crosscategory excellence. for 2015 there were 12 winners

innovia films&rsquo natureflex&trade is helping a leading italian coffee company with its launch of a new organic brand. based in modena, caff&egrave molinari spa, is a speciality coffee company. they have recently introduced a bio&trade range in espresso and decaffeinated varieties, which uses fully certified compostable packaging.the coffee pack is constructed using twolayers, comprising a white metallised high barrier natureflex&trade outer layer laminated to a biopolymer sealant inner layer, providing high seal strength and integrity.working in collaboration with goglio an international converter, these new coffee packs were developed specifically for caff&egrave molinari. this innovative ecofriendly integrated packaging system using natureflex&trade includes an aroma protecting bio valve, designed and patented by goglio plastic division. the full pack construction with the valve complies with the en13432 industrial composting norm and is certified to ok compost&rsquos composting standard by vin&ccedilotte.giuseppe molinari, managing director, caff&egrave molinari commented, &ldquoin order to satisfy our customers, who care for their environment and are health conscious, we have launched two bio&trade coffees in fully certified compostable packs. working closely with innovia films and goglio we have been able to launch this integrated coffee packaging system with a bio degassing valve into the market. so far we have had an excellent response from our customers.&rdquonatureflex&trade films are certified to meet the american astm d6400 and european en13432 standards for compostable packaging. they begin life as a natural product, wood which is sourced from managed plantations operating on good forestry principals. they also offer a host of advantages for packing and converting such as high seal strength and integrity, excellent gas, aroma &amp uv light barrier, grease and chemical resistance, dead fold and antistatic properties, enhanced printing and conversion.attilio cecchi, area sales manager italy, innovia films stated &ldquonatureflex&trade films are ideal for the coffee market as they fit well with concerns about sustainability and renewability. the environment continues to be a high priority in packaging and certified organic coffee products are a &lsquogood fit&rsquo with more sustainable options. innovia films&rsquo new high performance white metallised natureflex&trade film is ideal for this application as it is based not only on renewable resources but also has excellent barrier properties &ndash essential for keeping coffee in perfect condition.&rdquo

&bullintroduces laws affecting all phases of packaging and packaged products &bullcritical background on liabilities and lawsuits from actual or alleged defects &bulloutlines obligations and techniques for reducing risk, injury and damage claimswritten by two of the world&39s leading packaging experts, this technical book investigates the laws and liabilities associated with manufacturing, labeling and shipping packages. the book combines an analysis of legal responsibilities with design and technical recommendations to reduce liability. sections cover the regulations and hazards of transport via truck, rail, ship and aircraft. case law and court decisions are used to illustrate strategies to lower the risk of accidents and thus forestall lawsuits and damage claims. covers personal injury, intellectual property, labels, cargo loading, regulations including cfr 49, fmcsr, cvsa, and hazardous materials, tamperevidence, accessibility, disposal, environmental impacts and more.packaging and transportation forensics reducing risk and liability is published by destech publications, inc., best known for advanced publications in engineering and science. 9781605951645, april 2015, 368 pages, hardcover, price 149.50.table of contents preface chapter 1. introduction chapter 2. packaging, transportation, and materialhandling terminology &bullexample 1 reusable package citizen watch co. v. united states &bullexample 2 airtight packaging sensient flavors v. united states &bullexample 3 plastic bottles for kids&39 bubble bath shaped as sesame street characters minnetonka brands v. united states &bullexample 4 thermoformed plastic clamshell for grapes tradewind farms v. united states references chapter 3. product liability &bullcase 1 theresa witten v. masterfoods &bullcase 2 alexander v. del monte &bullcase 3 spills and accidents on individuals handling hazardous liquids in household cleaners references chapter 4. personal injury &bullnegligence &bullforeseeable risk &bullgross negligence and punitive damages &bullexample of a jury award for personal injury case &bullpartial fault by plaintiff chapter 5. intellectual property &bullterminology &bullreferences chapter 6. labels, pictorial markings and warnings on packaging &bullpackage functions &bulldistribution packaging test methods &bullprecautionary labeling &bullansi z129.1 &bullnfpa 704 &bullhmis &bulldot &bullfda labels &bullpoison prevention packaging act pppa &bullepa for packaging of drugs and chemicals &bullmarketing labels &bullconclusions &bullreferences chapter 7. branding, design, shape, color, and marketing &bullpower of innovation and intellectual property &bullcommunication, brand identity, and marketing of packages &bullattributes of color &bullcomparison of color on same packages &bullmaterials and methods &bullresults and discussion &bullreferences chapter 8. loading and unloading of trucks, rail, ships and aircraft &bullstandards for truck shipments &bullregulations for truck shipments &bullloading and securement methods for rail shipments &bullreview of loaded trailers with mixed freight &bullreducing damage during transportation using load securement methods &bullregulations and procedures for shipping hazardous materials &bullspecifications for corrugated boxes &bullintermodal shipments &bullconclusions &bullreferences &bullwebsites chapter 9. transportation laws and regulations &bullcfr 49 transportation &bullfederal motor carrier safety regulations &bullapplicability of the new rules &bullperformance criteria &bullrequirements for securement devices &bullgeneral rule &bullcargo placement and restraint &bullassociation of american railroads chapter 10. tamperevident packaging, childresistant packaging, and package accessibility &bullreferences chapter 11. environmental protection packaging laws &bullregulations and legislation &bullsolid waste disposal &bullrecycling and recycled content &bullbans or restrictions &bullenvironmental advertising and labeling &bullspecifications &bullpractices &bulltest methods &bullconditions &bullsustainable packaging &bulliso standards on packaging and environment &bullconclusions &bullreferences chapter 12. expert reports &bullexpert report 1 &bullexpert report 2 &bullexpert report 3 &bullexpert report 4 &bullexpert report 5 &bullexpert report 6 index

the save food meeting 2015, held on 11 and 12 may at nestl&eacute in vevey, switzerland, was rated as a complete success by the partners, the fao, unep and messe d&uumlsseldorf. the response from international participants from industry, politics and science as well as the representatives of ngos was also one of great satisfaction. the meeting was the first of its kind at the location of a brand manufacturer from the food industry, and set the pattern for regular events to be held in the years between interpack trade fair editions.&ldquothe very lively interest shows that the save food initiative is succeeding in its aim to raise awareness among enterprises and institutions of the need to fight food loss and waste and to mobilise them for this cause. organising a meeting at the premises of a leading brand manufacturer like nestl&eacute proved to be a very successful move,&rdquo commented werner matthias dornscheidt, president and ceo, messe d&uumlsseldorf.&ldquoonly a holistic approach spanning the entire food value chain and involving farmers, industry, policymakers and civil society can make significant progress in ensuring that food will be handled and utilised more efficiently in the future,&rdquo emphasises marcela villarreal, director office for partnerships, advocacy and capacity development, fao.pascal gr&eacuteverath, head of environmental sustainability at nestl&eacute, expressed his satisfaction as well &ldquowe are delighted to have hosted the 2015 save food meeting. over the last 10 years, nestl&eacute has more than halved, per tonne of product, the amount of waste for disposal generated in its factories, including food waste. we are now formally strengthening our commitment to further playing our part in helping to reduce food loss and waste. in our factories and distribution centres, our goal is zero waste for disposal by 2020. we are committed to proactive long term engagement and partnerships with stakeholders to define, implement and evaluate solutions to food loss and waste.in her address at the beginning of the save food meeting on 12 may, keynote speaker gerda verburg, former government minister, who represents the netherlands at the fao and is a leading member of the committee on world food security, also called for all actors to join together in a broadbased approach to tackling the problem. with its overarching motto of &ldquoprivate sector support for food loss and waste reduction projects&rdquo the event focused on industry engagement in the fight against food losses and waste. the speakers presented successful publicprivate collaborations, including projects by the fao and unep and the italian packaging group ima in the subsaharan region.the afternoon was devoted to best case examples from the food and packaging industry and the retail sector. h&eacutel&egravene lanctuit, sustainability and novel packaging senior specialist at nestl&eacute, described the group&rsquos efforts to achieve zero food wastage, and hemant krashak, product director at tetra pak, outlined the important role that food packages have to play in developing countries.fran&ccedilois tasmowski, csr &amp communications director mccain foods continental europe, reported on &lsquobon et bien&rsquo, a concept that not only aims to reduce food wastage but also has positive social effects. a member of the alliance that has formed to run this project is the french retail chain e.leclerc, whose other efforts to reduce food waste in the individual stores were presented by thomas pocher, the independent owner of some outlets. a panel discussion with all speakers rounded off the second session, and the event closed with a summary and outlook delivered by richard clemens, managing director of the food and packaging machinery organisation of the vdma federation of german machine manufacturers.participants made extensive use of the breaks between the lectures and presentations to network and share their views and expertise. the save food exhibition in the foyer also attracted lively interest. it illustrates in detail the extent of food losses and waste around the globe, offers an overview of the various projects by save food members and provides information about the engagement of individual member companies or associations.later on this year, there will be another event featuring save food and industry engagement, namely the food processing &amp packaging exposyum fppe in kenya from 3 to 5 november. twelve months from now, the second save food meeting 2016 will take place at another major brand manufacturer. and in 2017, alongside interpack 2017 taking place from 4 to 10 may, the third large save food congress will be on the agenda.inbetween, there will be numerous events with the participation of the fao throughout the year. an overview of all events can be found at www.fao.orgsavefood 13 may 2015about save foodthe save food initiative is a cooperation between the food and agriculture organisation of the united nations fao, the united nations environment programme unep and messe d&uumlsseldorf gmbh to combat global food losses and food waste. save food aims to network actors from business, politics and research, stimulate dialogue and help to work out solutions along the food value chain. save food also intends to launch and promote its own projects with the support of the industry. save food started in may 2011 with an international congress and an exhibition as part of interpack, the world&rsquos leading trade fair for the packaging industry and all related process industries. more information at www.savefood.org.

brazilian company jussara has become latin america&rsquos firstever dairy producer to adopt an aseptic blowfillcap solution equipped with dry preform decontamination. with this solution from sidel, jussara expands its portfolio with a new pet bottle to differentiate its brands on the shelves in a market dominated by carton. the first milk to be bottled using this technology is a long shelf life milk uht enriched with added calcium and vitamins. branded as &ldquojussara max&rdquo, the product has already received positive reactions from the brazilian consumers.a strategic expansion in the milk sectorin 2013, the brazilian market consumed 6.3 billion litres of uht milk, a figure which makes brazil the largest consumer of uht milk in the world. uht milk is the main type of milk consumed in brazil, with a 60 share of the drinkingmilk market, against 13 for pasteurised milk and 27 for milk powder. uht milk consumption grew 4 last year and is still gaining market share, with over 90 penetration in brazilian homes.in this very dynamic market, the familyowned company jussara is the ninth largest producer of dairy products in brazil, with continuously growing total sales and currently ranking fifth in terms of the brazilian uht milk market. in looking to extend its portfolio of products jussara wanted to meet consumers&rsquo demands in terms of innovative products with special formulation and function, through userfriendly packages which are easier to handle and to store, therefore offering greater practicality.brazil&rsquos firstever aseptic production line with dry preform decontamination for milk in pet bottlesin a domestic market for milk dominated by carton, jussara wanted to differentiate its brands on the shelves and the pet bottle was a revolutionary step. after more than a year of investigating the potential options and a long period of discussion with sidel, the leading global provider of pet solutions for liquid packaging, jussara decided to invest in a new production line for its premium uht milk. the decision was taken to introduce innovative and different packaging &ndash drawing on the flexible design possibilities that pet delivers as a material &ndash to offer greater brand recognition for the consumer. &ldquowith our new high production capacity based on a complete aseptic line supplied by sidel, our company presents one of the most modern packaging technologies in latin america for pet bottles, the firstever aseptic production line including a blowfillcap solution equipped with dry preform decontamination technology,&rdquo proudly comments mr odorico alexandre barbosa, superintendent director of jussara. this new pet line, located in the patroc&iacutenio paulista plant, some five hours north of s&atildeo paulo city in s&atildeo paulo state, was commissioned in november 2014. jussara then introduced its jussara max range for longlife milk with added calcium and vitamin d in a revolutionary pet plastic bottle, a real breakthrough in a brazilian market dominated by the carton package. the milk, based on a special formulation, is distributed in fullfat, skimmed and halfskimmed versions.a marketing breakthrough to differentiate the milk on the shelfin brazil, carton is currently the most widely used packaging format for uht milk and dairy products, with 99 of market share while the plastic bottle, despite offering a higher perceived value for the consumer, has less than 1 market share. however, pet has already demonstrated its benefits in the beverages market and producers are increasingly realising the creative, costeffective and sustainable solution that the pet bottle represents. the package itself protects the integrity of the product and shows its attributes. it also meets the stringent requirements of global food safety standards while offering great business opportunities for brand differentiation of liquid dairy products stored and distributed at ambient temperatures or in refrigerators.&ldquowe were convinced by the marketing opportunity the pet bottle could offer to our uht premium milk. our challenge was to create innovative and functional packaging which was costefficient and sustainable to produce. pet bottles have all the qualities necessary to meet our expectations. they give a freedom in package design to differentiate our products on the supermarket shelves. they perfectly match with the consumers&rsquo expectations, as they are userfriendly, tough and resealable. they also offer great physical product and food barrier protection benefits, retaining milk&rsquos fresh taste and vitamin content,&rdquo explains mr laercio barbosa, commercial director and owner of jussara. although milk and liquid dairy products&rsquo quality can be easily compromised by microorganism growth and alterations caused by the effects of light, oxygen and temperature, pet bottles contribute to an extended shelf life and safety throughout the supply chain. its closure tightness also adds to pet&rsquos convenience, even without the use of aluminium foil, and pet is 100 recyclable.full confidence in the sidel complete approachjussara has extensive experience in milk and is extremely knowledgeable about the milk process and how to package it in carton. however, when the company considered switching to pet bottles it needed to learn and to understand all the prerequisites and the basic knowledge required in such a production operation. &ldquowe trusted sidel with its 15year experience in milk in pet and all the liquid dairy product references produced in pet bottles with sidel packaging equipment worldwide gave us confidence,&rdquo comments mr odorico alexandre barbosa.&ldquosidel helped us to understand everything about the pet bottle, the way to produce it and to fill it, as we had never experienced pet bottling before. more than designing a pet bottle and providing an aseptic filling line, they supported us with a complete approach. sidel helped us look for local suppliers and validate all the consumables, including pet barrier material, caps, labels, shrink wrapping and overwrapping films in order to buy them with the best quality at the best price.&rdquo adds mr odorico alexandre barbosa.a great bottle for great brand recognitionthe bottle project from a design point of view started with a thorough analysis of jussara&rsquos product and brand aspirations, as well as a detailed dairy brief. &ldquosidel shared its vision on the best packaging for our product, both in terms of design and also in terms of pet material,&rdquo explains mr laercio barbosa. sidel compared both square and round packages in terms of marketing positioning, consumption experience, as well as cost and sustainability values, to allow jussara to have a clear idea in order to make the best choice. &ldquowhen we met sidel&rsquos packaging art design managers for the first time, we were impressed to discover our potential future bottle &lsquolive&rsquo on the meeting table, with our brand differentiating elements like the iconic cow or jussara name engraved on the bottle. it was definitely a good way to convince us about the possible impact it may have,&rdquo continues mr laercio barbosa. &ldquothe validated jussara max bottle significantly differentiates our brand on the uht white milk shelves of the supermarkets. it definitely breaks the visual codes of the container the consumers are used to buying. it is really eyecatching and attractive.&rdquo sidel also supported jussara in evaluating the right opaque white pet material to protect its milk from light and oxygen through analysis and assessment from sidel&rsquos inhouse packaging scientists.a revolutionary sustainable bottling technology the choice of pet material was also linked to the choice of the specific sidel aseptic bottling technology. this includes blowing, filling and capping functions in a single production enclosure and benefits from sidel&rsquos unique patented dry preform and cap decontamination solutions the combi predis&trade fma and capdis&trade. &ldquowe felt confident in our choice because sidel provided us with many examples of the reliability of their aseptic bottling solution. we visited a french dairy company to see this aseptic technology in action. its uht milk is aseptically packaged in petbottles on a combi predis fma with great production efficiency. this technology allows lightweighting of bottles by eight grams compared with its original bottles produced on an aseptic line with wet decontamination. how can we not be convinced by the performance of such a technology&rdquo continues mr odorico alexandre barbosa.in addition to its high production efficiency, another major advantage of the combi predis fma is its contribution to more sustainable business. &ldquowe were really convinced by the dry preform decontamination technology because it does not require chemicals or warm water to rinse the bottles, as is necessary with the traditional pet wet packaging solution. this significant reduction in waste and resources fits perfectly with our vision of protecting the environment while ensuring beverage quality and food safety for the consumers,&rdquo explains mr odorico alexandre barbosa. the dry preform decontamination solution allows tremendous pet savings by reducing the weight of the bottles as they do not have the thermal constraints associated with the traditional bottlerinsing process. &ldquotoday our onelitre pet bottle weighs 29 grams and has a very good technical performance. it is 100 recyclable and does not require aluminum foil, with excellent acceptance by the consumer&rdquo confirms mr laercio barbosa.from consulting to successful project executiononce the complete line order was placed in 2013, jussara and sidel teams worked closely to align on all the most important topics, from the bottle design to the consumables&rsquo validation and from the scope of supply definition to the line layout. the sidel complete line includes an aseptic combi predis fma, a rollquatro evolution rollfed labeller, a shrinkwrapper, mechanical conveyors for bottles and packs, a palletiser and an overwrapper. sidel is acting as a consultant to jussara, working with the company&rsquos employees to help them achieve their goals &ndash an important factor given that it was the first time jussara has managed such a pet bottling line project.&ldquowe particularly appreciated how the sidel team shared knowledge and best practice to help us enter as quickly as possible into a pet packaging world that was new to us,&rdquo explains mr odorico alexandre barbosa.a fast rampup to achieve a successful jussara max commercial launchthe aseptic line was installed in the second half of 2014 in jussara&rsquos main plant for uht milk production. the optimised line layout and its compact footprint simplified the implementation process and allowed fast installation and effective start up. &ldquothe technical expertise of the sidel team contributed to a very quick installation phase. we are also happy with the project execution and the availability of the sidel team,&rdquo comments mr odorico alexandre barbosa. sidel also provided a fourweek training period at the jussara site to ensure all employees understand exactly what the equipment can achieve. this training covered the equipment operations, cleaning and sterilisation programmes, as well as maintenance procedures.after the aseptic validation completed last september, industrial production started with a very fast rampup phase. sidel is also providing a team to monitor the production for the first six months. this contributes to the continued sharing of knowledge with the jussara team and supports the effective performance of the line. &ldquothe bottling line is running at 18,000 bph and has already reached an average of 95 efficiency, reaching up to 98. we are satisfied with its overall performance and its reliability. in total, more than three million bottles are produced on a monthly basis on this line. as consumer response is very positive, with excellent acceptance of products, we are targeting the maximum line production capacity of 10 million bottles per month by midyear. we expect to increase our turnover by the end of 2015 to one billion reales brasileiros&rdquo.&nbsp&nbspabout sidelour purpose is to help brands protect the product inside, preserve the planet outside and touch the lives of millions of people every day.we do so by offering complete and modular pet packaging solutions, including people, services and equipment.sidel has over 165 years of industrial experience. with 30,000 machines installed in more than 190 nations, we have been helping producers fill beverage bottles for over 80 years, blow them for more than 50 and label them for more than 35. we have 40 years of aseptic packaging expertise, and were one of the first companies to introduce pet bottles to the beverage industry over 30 years ago.part of the tetra laval group and headquartered in switzerland, sidel has over 50 office locations, 13 production sites and 7 training centres worldwide. each of our more than 3,400 employees, spread over five continents, is committed to creating the optimum liquidpackaging solution. we call it a better match for our world, our customers and ourselves.

the awardwinning pharmatac plus label convinced the &quotl9&quot panel of judges because of its sophisticated combination of booklet label, hanger and detachable label parts. the labeling solution for infusion bottles offers sufficient space for extensive information, ensures stable suspension, and allows reliable documentation of administered medications. the paper booklet that is securely connected to the plastic base label provides sufficient space for information on ingredients and instructions for use in several languages. thanks to a starter tab, it is easy to open and reseal again. the robust hanger is part of the label and is easy to separate from the label construction for activation. detachable documentation parts, which are easy to remove, even wearing gloves, ensure reliable traceability of the infusion in patient records. &quotthe special design of the pharmatac plus label optimizes processes of healthcare personnel and improves patient safety at the same time. another advantage for drug manufacturers the intelligent labeling solution enhances the final product and is easy to integrate into existing manufacturing processes,&quot says ann l. merchant, president of schreiner medipharm.the pharmatac plus label continues its success story with the &quotworld label award&quot. the product has already won three additional awards, i.e. the &quotfinat innovation award 2014&quot from the international label industry, the &quotprintstars innovation award 2014&quot from the german printing industry and the tlmi award 2013 from the north american tag and label manufacturers&39 institute.

chicago, il &ndash between may 1215, visitors at expogr&aacutefica mexico city, mexico will be able to see leary&rsquos range of cold glue and quality assurance technologies both during live demonstrations on foldergluers at the show and by visiting leary&rsquos product experts at booth 705.leary&rsquos new miqro&trade fourchannel, extrusion only controller is a perfect step up from glue wheel application and is the ideal replacement for pafra&trade extrusion controllers. noncontact glue application systems make for a much cleaner method of extrusion and miqro&trade significantly reduces both operator maintenance time and costly replacement of parts. it is a powerful extrusion controller, capable of driving leary&rsquos jet&trade series valves and their new quantum&trade series valves, which have been engineered to help eliminate glue tailing at high speeds.&nbspleary&rsquos array&trade gluing and quality assurance systems are equipped by standard with the company&rsquos unique monet&trade operating system. this easytouse interface makes leary&rsquos gluing and detection systems the most easily understood systems on the market, significantly reducing setup and training times and offering an immediate cost savings. the software automatically configures valve, trigger, glue, and detection locations based on the selected carton style and dimensions. at expogr&aacutefica, visitors will see firsthand why leary&rsquos monet&trade os has become the preferred operating system in the industry.&nbsparray&trade systems deliver in all areas. capable of handling multiple quality assurance and glue application tasks at the highest machine speeds, array&trade controllers offer total control at your fingertips. systems are available in three base models and can be specified as either a gluing, quality assurance, or fullyintegrated combination system. array&trade provides a large number of configurations to best suit operators&rsquo current needs for their finishing line, and offers expandability to increase gluing andor detection capabilities in future. whether you require glue detection, mixed copy prevention, insert detection, printtocut registration, braille inspection, cello detection or doubles detection &ndash or anything in between &ndash leary&rsquos qa solutions will help you deliver the best product to your customers every time, and eliminate bad product from reaching your customer&rsquos line.leary also offers high end print inspection technologies, such as their learyview&trade print which is capable of scanning the entire printed surface of a carton to check print quality, missing copy, and color quality, and provides an ideal solution for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries where flawless print and registration are required.visit leary&rsquos product experts in booth 705 to discuss your glue application, quality assurance and data collection requirements and learn additional ways in which you can reduce waste and setup times while increasing profitability from your production lines.about learyw. h. leary co., inc. is a leading supplier of of adhesive application, quality assurance and data collection solutions for the folding carton and corrugated packaging markets. leary has over 80 years of experience manufacturing and delivering high quality systems that increase production, decrease waste, and improve the overall efficiency of finishing lines. leary&rsquos recent partnership with robatech ag www.robatech.com has provided both companies with a larger support and parts network that is fully staffed with trained personnel in order to better serve the global paper converting markets.