Leading German specialty glass maker SCHOTT Glass India has announced an additional investment of 70 million euros to

Jambusar (Gujarat) [India], October 27 (ANI): German Ambassador to India, Walter J Lindner, visited the SCHOTT factor

Nemera has a proven track record in developing and manufacturing complex Ear Nose and Throat solutions. In line with clear growing market interest in unidose system coupled with promising advantages that nasal route could offer, Nemera is thrilled to extend its portfolio by launching its unidose system, UniSpray, for systemic-acting drug administration to face emergency and crisis.

Other than treating conditions locally, nasal delivery is an attractive option to also administer systemic therapies which may vary from benign to serious health conditions. What’s more, is that the nasal route is not invasive and does not require healthcare professionals’ intervention where patients can selfadminister their remedy with a rapid onset. UniSpray is a ready-to-use primeless device with single-metered liquid dose delivery. It offers one-handed activation with 360° functionality to face emergency and crisis. Thanks to its ergonomic design, it is intuitive and easyto-use.

UniSpray is a unidose system concept under development, designed to be robust and compatible with existing marketed primary containers. Through usability analysis and Freedom to Operate assessment, we assure reliability and regulatory compliance of our unidose concept.

Bernhard Rohn, VP Strategy and Marketing, commented:

"Nemera has a longstanding experience in the nasal delivery route, focusing until now on multidose pumps. Adding UniSpray to our product range provides additional options for our customers and patients, answering the needs of the single-metered dose spray combination products"

Raphaële Audibert, Global Category Manager – ENT, added:

“This is a great milestone for us. The increasing patient preference for nasal drug delivery as a result of easy administration and better efficacy as well as growing adoption of selfadministration practices are some of the key factors driving the growth of the nasal market.”

Come discover UniSpray at CPhI Worldwide in Milan, from 9th to 11th November, at booth 6J42.

UniSpray at a glance:

BENEFITS

Intuitive and robust device with ergonomic finger rest

• Broad labeling surface

• Safe and secured with no risk of accidental activation

• Accelerates time-to-market thanks to possible adaptations to conventional filling lines

• Equivalent utilization and performance as originators thanks to our in-vitro bioequivalence capability

• Ready-to-use, primeless device, 360° functionality

KEY FEATURES

• Compatible with existing primary drug container

• Single dose liquid delivery device with one accurate 100µL dose

• Compliant to regulatory exigence • Customization possibilities

• For new and repurposed drug, as well as generics

Find Nemera on the web at www.nemera.net

As a world-leading drug delivery device solutions provider, our purpose of putting patients first enables us to design and manufacture devices that maximize treatment efficacy.

We are a holistic partner and help our customers succeed in the sprint to market of their combination products. From early device strategy to state-of-the-art manufacturing, we’re committed to the highest quality standards.

Agile and open-minded, we work with our customers as colleagues. Together, we go the extra mile to fulfill our mission.

With the acquisition of GEM Plastics Limited, Schütz is expanding its product portfolio in the field of industrial packaging and further increasing its performance for customers in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Selters (hds). Schütz GmbH & Co KGaA, a leading manufacturer of high-quality transport packaging, has signed a purchase agreement for 100 % of the shares in GEM Plastics Limited of Ireland end of last week. The company, based in Cavan, Republic of Ireland, has been manufacturing plastic industrial packaging for over 30 years. It supplies in particular the chemical, lubricant, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to established plastic drums and jerrycans, the extensive product range also includes specific packaging solutions for individual customer requirements.

Schütz has been represented in the United Kingdom (Worksop) since 1992 and in Ireland (Killala) since 2000. From these two locations, customers are supplied promptly and effectively with IBCs and plastic drums. With the acquisition of GEM Plastics Limited, the globally operating company in the industrial packaging sector is once again significantly expanding its product range for customers in Ireland, the United Kingdom and beyond. In addition to the established IBC and plastic drum product groups, they will now also benefit from a wide range of jerrycans.

Roland Strassburger, CEO of the Schütz Group: "We are very pleased about this strengthening of the Group in these important geographical markets. In the future, we will be able to offer our local customers the most comprehensive range of products and services in the industrial packaging sector. GEM and Schütz fit perfectly together and we thank Alec Milligan, the founder and owner of GEM, for his confidence in entrusting us with his company."

"GEM knows Schütz very well as a successful global company. Therefore, we are convinced that the philosophies of both family-owned companies are an excellent match. Schütz will continue to develop our company securing the future of the business and will build on the success that has already been achieved by our excellent team", emphasizes Alec Milligan. He will continue to support GEM as a non-executive board member. Maura Burke will continue to lead GEM as Managing Director, contributing her significant management experience in the interests of employees and customers.

Schütz is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality transport packaging (intermediate bulk container, plastic and steel drums), headquartered in Selters, Germany. Established in 1958, Schütz today has over 50 production and service locations worldwide with more than 7000 employees. With its four business areas Energy Systems, Packaging Systems, Industrial Services and Composites, Schütz holds various top positions in the respective markets. The total turnover in 2020 was 1.8 billion euros. The company offers its customers complete system solutions – individually tailored to the relevant supply chain. As part of a closed loop system, the Schütz Ticket Service takes over the quick collection and reconditioning of empty IBCs in all important industrial nations of the world, in line with the sustainability philosophy of the group of companies.

GEM Plastics Limited is a leading supplier of plastic packaging in Ireland, the UK and internationally. Started in 1988 as a manufacturer of blow moulded industrial packaging, rapid and continuous expansion allowed it to quickly grow into a major company. GEM Plastics is headquartered near Cavan Town, Ireland. GEM Plastics uses state-of-the-art system technology to produce high-performance plastic containers for transport and storage as well as special products for a variety of industries – including: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and lubricants. In addition, the long-established company offers existing and potential future customers a specific development and construction service for blow-moulded plastic packaging. In the course of continuous research and development work, GEM Plastics has also brought a number of very successful special products onto the market.

Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, announced today the signing of a binding commitment with O-I France SAS pursuant to which Berlin Packaging France SAS would acquire the Le Parfait business and brands.

Founded in Reims, France, in the early 1930s, Le Parfait is known for its iconic glass jars and lids manufactured by O-I France SAS and its affiliates. The brand is popular in France, born from the tradition of homemade preserves, jams, honeys, and terrines that are delicious and long-lasting. Assembled with orange rubber seals, the jars are easily identifiable for consumers and ideal for preserving food while reducing waste. Both glass jars and lids are resilient, reusable, and recyclable, and the seals are made from natural and recycled rubber, helping to reduce the impact on the environment.

“Acquisition of the Le Parfait brand would strengthen our leadership in the glass packaging industry and further establishes Berlin Packaging as the leading and trusted partner for high-quality glass containers, not only in the business-to-business (B2B) market but also in the business-to-consumer (B2C) market,” said Paolo Recrosio, CEO of Berlin Packaging EMEA.

“The Le Parfait brand is synonymous with sustainability and quality, both of which are essential to our business. This acquisition would allow us to continue to grow our footprint in Europe, while expanding our sustainable packaging solutions across the globe,” said Bill Hayes, Global CEO and President of Berlin Packaging.

Le Parfait glass jars and lids are manufactured at plants in Puy-Guillaume, France and Sevilla, Spain. O-I France and its affiliates would continue to manufacture the Le Parfait glass jars and lids under a long-term supply agreement with Berlin Packaging France, ensuring continuity of supply for this product.

This would be the 17th acquisition by Berlin Packaging in EMEA since 2016 and the 7th acquisition in EMEA in 2021.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and subject to the works council consultation. Berlin Packaging expects the acquisition to be completed around year end.

About Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design, financing, consulting, warehousing, and logistics services for customers across all industries. Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and services.

In light of increasing regulatory demands globally, labelling today is a highly intricate process that is even more vital to products than ever before. Food and beverage industry players are particularly concerned about the costs of materials and are keen to optimise their investment while increasing brand recognition. With 45 years of experience in the labelling industry and over 5,000 machines installed worldwide, Sidel is one of the leading players in the market, providing the expertise to meet all labelling needs.

Artem Krukov at Sidel talks about trends in labelling and how a greater focus on sustainability and flexibility is changing the way labels are created and applied.

What are the most important challenges in labelling for the beverage industry?

Similar to the manufacturing industry as a whole, beverage producers are searching for greater efficiency and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for their labelling equipment. There is also a significant focus on sustainability. The label is one of the main interfaces for communication with the consumer. Companies are changing their labels constantly to respond to fast-changing consumer preferences.
How is labelling becoming more sustainable?

It is our goal to help customers cut costs on everything from material consumption to maintenance costs. By reducing label thicknesses and surface areas, customers can cut costs and improve the carbon footprint of label production and the labelling process. Label producers are working to ensure that labels do not affect PET recycling.
Another important trend is the conversion of labels from shrink sleeves to BOPP labels (plastic roll-fed labels for wraparound application). This is a very important step in bottle labelling, since containers labelled with shrink sleeves are difficult to recycle. Hence, the shift to BOPP labels not only provides recycling capabilities, but also helps companies reduce their carbon footprint even further.
What do you mean by that?

Historically, labels have caused issues with PET recycling to food-grade standard because the label or the glue has affected the recycling process. Today there are several initiatives that can minimise this impact, namely label surface/size reduction, wash-off glue development and glue application minimisation.
All drinks manufacturers focus a lot on glue characteristics. What is the reason for this?

We can observe this tendency via two trends. First of all, customers around the world are eager to reduce the amount of glue for three reasons: 1) more glue equals higher costs; 2) less glue usage positively impacts machine cleanliness, which leads to higher efficiency; and 3) glue affects the recycling process. Most importantly, customers want to address all of these factors without sacrificing product quality. The second trend can be seen only in some countries: customers want to increase glue distribution to make label application more solid and stable.
Sidel has developed a unique solution that fulfils both requirements, namely by leveraging the BOPP solution, we have developed a laser-engraved glue roller (a standard scope for the roll-fed machine portfolio). Thus, we can have better control of glue distribution and repeatability. As a result, the label can still maintain its optimal quality even with less glue. At the same time, we can manage higher glue quantity as well, and it will be distributed more efficiently over the entire glue strip surface. 
How does Sidel integrate sustainable solutions in labelling?

Sustainability is always at the heart of Sidel. We make every effort to minimise the impact on the environment. 
The Sidel EvoDECO labelling solutions minimise electricity and glue consumption via the new melter and glue distribution control. With an integrated glue tank in the roll-fed labeller, a patented vertical melter and heating control, glue is melted on demand and always circulated at a precise temperature and in smaller quantities, increasing label application quality. This enables reduced glue consumption and prevents glue degradation, glue filaments, and glue splashing, for better overall quality and improved sustainability. The solution offers 40% less electricity consumption and needs no gears and transmissions and therefore no lubrication.
About lightweighting, how has the move towards lighter bottles affected labelling? 
Packaging design has a critical impact on the efficiency of the entire supply chain. Over the past 30 years, we have more than halved the weight of a 1.5-L PET bottle, while increasing output speeds by 2.5 times, with considerable savings in terms of raw material and gains from a productivity perspective. Therefore, it is a story about “rightweighting” – making sure that the package is minimised while still maintaining its technical performance and high consumer appeal. 
Some manufacturers use nitrogen to add resistance and stability to the bottle. Sidel has designed its labellers so that they can manage the extra demands of bottle lightweighting with or even without nitrogen.
The most advanced solution for handling lightweight bottles is the Super Combi, where the labeller is placed in between the blower and the filler as part of an all-in-one solution. With this setting, labels are applied on the empty bottles handled by the neck, reducing the risk of scratches and improving overall bottle quality.
Another crucial factor in labelling is flexibility, and this relates to product personalisation. What is it, and how does it affect labels?
Labels are key components of any brand marketing mix, allowing manufacturers to differentiate their products and give end consumers the information they need and increasingly expect. The growing variety of beverage types and bottle formats has made labelling increasingly challenging. More than ever, flexibility has become a valuable benefit to beverage producers. Top priorities today are faster product and format changeovers, simple operations and optimised processes that use the same equipment for different label types, while still ensuring consistent uptime.
Product personalisation is about being able to produce smaller batches of products with their own labelling in a very short time. Hence, the main challenges are the short timeframe for creating customised graphics and labels. Personalising the label is a difficult process, as there are so many different elements involved. The change usually starts with marketing and then has to go through design and production phases and lastly storage and transport. In fact, the standard process for a label change can easily take over four months.
With the rise of online shopping, there has been a challenge to supply consistent, unique and durable packaging and label solutions. This has opened new opportunities to offer personalised packaging solutions for product protection during shipping, by rightsizing the packaging and making sure that it provides a seamless brand experience for consumers.

This is the reason why we also provide consultancy for customers regarding packaging design. We not only create bottle designs but also labels or secondary packaging, etc. Sidel’s packaging experts are ready to support our customers in figuring out the best option that fits the company’s brand identity and responds best to consumer preference.
How does Sidel react and help customers face this challenge?
We fully understand the challenge, and that is why we have flexibility in mind. With Sidel’s EvoDECO labelling solutions, manufacturers can deliver different stock keeping units (SKUs). They might either include several labelling applications in one multi-technology machine or a single labelling application through dedicated equipment for optimised uptime, reduced footprint and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

So manufacturers can use one machine for different labels?

Exactly. It gives businesses the flexibility they need and allows them to produce most product types on a single machine. Thanks to the modular design and a variety of technologies, they allow companies to adapt multiple application methods in one compact machine. 

What is the most up-to-date Sidel labelling solution with high flexibility?

The most flexible labelling solution to date from Sidel, the EvoDECO Multi, brings next-level modularity into labelling. It offers a standardised carousel that can be equipped with up to four different labelling technologies, including hot melt, roll-fed, self-adhesive and cold glue. Moreover, switching between various labelling modules is quick and easy thanks to Plug & Play connections, offering producers the freedom of labelling choice and total flexibility. Meanwhile, when being part of Sidel’s Super Combi settings, the labeller can run at up to 90,000 bottles per hour (bph).

What are your observations on the impact of the pandemic on the labelling industry? 

During the pandemic, many people reduced their daily spending due to economic reasons. This has resulted in stagnating sales for certain premium products in the beverage sector, and manufacturers have been forced to reduce packaging costs. For instance, the second-tier beverage producers have shown significant interest in converting from shrink sleeves to BOPP labels to save cost. That is the reason why low-cost beverages have been popping up recently in the market.

 
Lastly, would you share with us what milestones Sidel has achieved and Sidel’s next step in labelling?

Since 1976, Sidel has continuously ensured and promoted the image of various brands. That is 45 years of experience. At its dedicated labelling plant in Mantua, Italy, the company is not only manufacturing labelling equipment, but also providing outstanding services to support its customers worldwide. Additionally, we are proud of the milestone we achieved in 2021 – installing the 5,000th labeller for Ting Hsin International Group (Ting Hsin) in China. 

We aim to play as an end-to-end partner in sustainable labelling, starting from offering packaging design to providing the proper equipment for advanced product manufacturing, including high-tech solutions for product shelf-life security.
 

 Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, today announced an exclusive partnership with Stallergenes Greer, a global healthcare company specializing in allergen immunotherapy (AIT), for the development of a new connected drug delivery device and companion mobile app, the first of its kind, for patients undergoing Stallergenes Greer’s AIT treatments with sublingual solutions.

Non-adherence to an AIT schedule and premature discontinuation of treatment remain a challenge in AIT management. This innovative, easy-to-use connected device will contribute to improving dose compliance and adherence, thus optimizing patient treatment outcomes.

Patient support programs and the provision of digital tools that place the patient first underpin Aptar Pharma’s vision for the future of digital health and are a way of ensuring true patient centricity. 

This partnership underlines Aptar Pharma’s progress in the field of digital therapeutics, with the development work being undertaken by its Digital Health Group, which provides a full turnkey solution that includes device and software development expertise. The product will leverage Aptar Pharma’s Cohero platform, which will be tailored specifically for this use.

“We are pleased to combine Aptar Pharma’s Digital Health ecosystem with Stallergenes Greer’s knowledge and leading position in AIT to further improve the treatment journey of patients who suffer from allergies,” said Sai Shankar, Vice President, Global Digital Healthcare Systems, Aptar Pharma.

“This exclusive partnership with Aptar Pharma demonstrates the intensification of Stallergenes Greer’s investments in innovation to provide a large range of precise personalized allergen immunotherapy options adapted to the individual needs and lifestyle of patients. Stallergenes Greer is well advanced on its digital transformation journey and will continue to develop its e-health offering for the benefit of all stakeholders,” added Dominique Pezziardi, General Manager France, Belgium & Luxembourg, Global Head of Pricing and Market Access, Stallergenes Greer. 

The newly-developed connected device and mobile app, part of Aptar Pharma’s portfolio of digital healthcare solutions, should be available in France in 2022 and will be progressively rolled-out in Stallergenes Greer’s markets. 

Aptar Pharma’s future digital healthcare plans include expansion into therapeutic areas such as respiratory, pain, CNS, allergy, oncology, diabetes and the evolution of its range of digital support tools.

About Aptar Pharma

Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. Using insights, proprietary design, engineering and science to create dispensing, dosing and protective technologies for many of the world’s leading brands, Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit www.apta

About Stallergenes Greer Ltd

Headquartered in London (UK), Stallergenes Greer Ltd is a global healthcare company specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies through the development and commercialisation of allergy immunotherapy products and services. Stallergenes Greer Ltd is the parent company of Greer Laboratories, Inc. (whose registered office is in the United States) and Stallergenes SAS (whose registered office is in France). For more information, visit www.stallergenesgreer.com.

~ To witness brilliance in aesthetic led aseptic packaging,

Visit Asepto Stand B7-28, Hall No. 7 on November 07-09, 2021 ~

Noida, India; 27 October 2021: UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and polymer science company, and the first Indian manufacturer of aseptic liquid packaging material and filling lines under the brand name Asepto, will showcase its never-seen-before revolutionary ‘Foil Stamping’ innovation for the beverage industry at the Gulfood Manufacturing Expo 2021 in Dubai, to be held during November 7–9, 2021. 

Asepto has a strong presence in the Indian market already and is rapidly growing into international geographies. It has established itself as a distinct brand for its strong technology-oriented innovation to deliver unique packaging features to beverage manufacturers all over the world.

Speaking about this unique innovation, Ashwani Sharma, President  & CEO of Aseptic Liquid Packaging Business at UFlex stated, “Unseen remains unsold on a crowded shelf, so visibility is crucial, and the more eye-catching the packaging is, the more visible it is to the consumers. Our company's guiding vector is innovation to create value-added differentiator. ASEPTO packaging exemplifies our ability to stand out at the point of sale, which is advantageous to the beverage industry. Our premium range of Foil Stamped packs, one of our several USPs, has the ability to create a substantial market differentiation in this segment. Foil stamping is an aesthetic rejuvenation technique that is used to make text and patterns on the packaging stand out.” 

Asepto is known for its innovative value-added features and as a total system supplier, it has already carved a niche for itself in the market. Talking about the potential that the brand offers to global beverage manufacturers, Mr. Sharma added, “Gulfood Manufacturing is the most influential exhibition of the Food & Beverage industry and every year, we follow a ritual to share Asepto’s packaging experience with our global customers. We are all set to dazzle the stage once again with our artistically revitalizing global breakthrough of ‘FOIL STAMPING’ in aseptic liquid carton packaging. Our ongoing efforts are focused toward providing first-hand experience to our worldwide customers and developing new sustainable packaging trends.”

If you are visiting Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai during November 7–9, 2021 and would like to know more about Asepto packs with the unique ‘foil stamping’ effects, reach out to us at Stall Number B7-28, Hall Number 7.

For media queries, contact:

Aarti Laxmanan | UFlex | E: corpcomm@uflexltd.com | M: +91 98998 13325

Shweta Singh | Madison PR | E: shweta.singh@madisonpr.in | M: +91 91674 85016

Mahima Pamnani | Madison PR | E: mahima.pamnani@madisonpr.in | M: +91 98339 66030

About Asepto

Asepto is the Liquid Packaging brand from the house of UFlex Limited. It is the first Indian manufacturer of aseptic liquid packaging material with a state-of-the-art facility in the industrial hub of Sanand in Gujarat. Its offering is designed to deliver user convenience, easy opening and optimal shelf life to products like juices, non-aerated alcoholic beverages and highly perishable liquid consumables like milk and other dairy products.

The facility is equipped with latest top of the line converting machines capable of manufacturing truly world class aseptic packs for its customers. For more details, click on: https://www.asepto.com/

About UFlex:

UFlex is India’s largest multinational corporation in flexible packaging materials and solutions and a global leader in polymer sciences. Since its inception in 1985, UFlex has grown from strength to strength to establish presence across the world though manufacturing units and customers. Today, it has state-of-the-art packaging facilities at multiple locations in India with installed capacity of around 1,35,000 TPA and has packaging film manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico, Egypt, Poland, Russia, Hungary and USA. 

Integrated within its core business profile of Flexible Packaging and Packaging Films are allied businesses like Aseptic Liquid Packaging, Engineering, Cylinders, Holography and Chemicals which further gives UFlex a superior edge over competition. UFlex offers technologically superior packaging solutions for a wide variety of products such as snack foods, confectionery, sugar, rice, other cereals, beverages, tea & coffee, dessert mixes, noodles, wheat flour, soaps, detergents, shampoos, conditioners, vegetable oil, spices, marinades & pastes, dairy products, frozen food, poultry, anti-fog, pet food, pharmaceuticals, contraceptives, garden fertilizers, plant nutrients, motor oil, lubricants, automotive and engineering components etc. 
A B2B manufacturer, UFlex has also added new consumer facing products to its portfolio, like sanitizers and N-95 masks.

The company is a winner of various prestigious national and international awards for its products’ excellence, innovation and sustainability from reputed forums like Dow, AIMCAL, WPO, FPA and more. A member of Alliance to End Plastic Waste since 2021, UFlex became the ‘first company in the world to recycle mix plastic waste’ for which it earned recognition at Davos Recycle Forum in 1995. 

For more details, click on: www.uflexltd.com

The corrugated packaging industry has been hit with a sharp increase in the prices of its principal raw material – kr

Single-use consumer habits continue to pose a threat to the environment — particularly in the context of plastic pack

The major players are proposing a range of solutions to the market including new materials which aim to reduce the us

The two “Letters of No Objection” of the US Food and Drug Administration FDA confirm the use of up to 100 % recycled HDPE in food contact packaging. In August 2021 Starlinger & Co GmbH received two Letters of No Objection (LNO) issued by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA regarding its newly developed machine concept for processing post-consumer HDPE scrap. The LNOs apply to the HDPE bottleto-bottle and cap-to-cap recycling processes respectively, and confirm that HDPE regranulate produced with the Starlinger recycling process can be used at levels of up to 100 % in packaging with food contact. Already in 2012 Starlinger received its first FDA LNO for the use of recycled HDPE. “The two LNOs are another important achievement for Starlinger in the field of food grade recycling”, said Paul Niedl, Commercial Head of Starlinger recycling technology. “Like it is the case with PET, 100 % recycled HDPE can now be used in applications with direct food contact. There is keen market interest for this – all signs are pointing towards a circular economy.”

An elementary step: Odour reduction

The new Starlinger machine concept consists of a recoSTAR dynamic recycling line with a C-VAC degassing module and downstream odour reduction technology. The removal of odours plays an important role in the production of food-grade recyclate made from postconsumer HDPE. “Packaging made of HDPE is used for a lot of foods“, explained Niedl. „If, for example, substances from food scraps migrate into the plastic, they can cause unpleasant smells in the recycling process. To avoid this, we use our three-step procedure: It starts with material preparation, followed by highly efficient degassing in the C-VAC module, and is finalized with the thermal after-treatment of the produced regranulate. This method ensures that even deeply embedded odours are removed.” Contrary to methods which bind the odours by means of additives and enclose them in the regranulate, the Starlinger process removes the substances causing the odours and delivers permanently odour-reduced pellets which do not release unwanted smells in the following production steps.

“With the development of the circular economy, HDPE bottle-to-bottle recycling will gain increasing importance“, emphasised Paul Niedl. „A big share of food packaging such as milk and juice bottles, bottle caps as well as food trays for meat is made of HDPE. If this packaging is returned to the recycling stream and reused as food packaging without downcycling, millions of tons of virgin HDPE can be saved in the future.”

About Starlinger recycling technology

Starlinger recycling technology is a division of Austrian-based Starlinger & Co GmbH, world market leader in the field of machinery and complete lines for woven plastic packaging production. For more than 30 years Starlinger recycling technology has been providing machinery solutions for the recycling and refining of a wide scope of plastics such as PE, PP, PA, PS, BOPP and PET. Starlinger PET recycling systems produce foodsafe rPET and are approved for use in food applications by many brand owners as well as various national and international authorities. The worldwide sales and service support network and technical consulting service help customers to achieve optimum results in the manufacturing process.

Sustainable innovation

TricorBraun said the acquisition would allow it to strengthen its European presence

In September, snacks and beverage giant PepsiCo announced its latest sustainability programme, PepsiCo Positive (Pep+

Companies operating in emerging markets, low volume producers and pilot plants need such a system offering a compact

Crystal Lake, Illinois and Cardiff, United Kingdom, October 21, 2021 - Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, and i2c Pharmaceutical Services, a leading service provider for the development of pharmaceutical formulations, today announced an exclusive partnership to co-develop and promote i2c’s patented pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) technology, Respitab.

As part of the agreement, Aptar Pharma, who is the market leader in pulmonary drug delivery device solutions for the management and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), will evaluate the commercial applications for Respitab, in particular for new, lower global warming potential (GWP) propellants.

Respitab is a propellant dispersible tablet that eliminates the need for a complex mixing process used in standard pMDI manufacturing. A patented, innovative platform which enables the transition to the next generation of pMDIs for a range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and combination products, Respitab is also a cost-effective approach for new chemical entity (NCE) and generic pMDI products, simplifying the manufacturing process for HFC 152a and other propellants.

Suitable for APIs with different physicochemical properties, Respitab has highly efficient aerosol properties and dose uniformity characteristics. Respitab’s other advantages include reduced waste and API losses, as well as ease of scalability.

Howard Burnett, Vice President Global Pulmonary Category, Aptar Pharma commented, “We are pleased to partner with i2c on this novel technology which brings many benefits to the filling of metered dose inhalers. This development further enhances Aptar Pharma’s industry- leading portfolio of devices, which, combined with our broad spectrum of Aptar Pharma Services, allows us to offer end-to-end support to our clients and partners.

We are excited by this partnership with Aptar Pharma which brings together substantial synergies to provide a lower GWP product range to patients in the pMDI format, the most popular inhaler type across the globe,” added Glyn Taylor, CSO of i2c Pharmaceutical Services.

About Aptar Pharma

Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. Using insights, proprietary design, engineering and science to create dispensing, dosing and protective technologies for many of the world’s leading brands, Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

About i2c

i2c Pharmaceutical Services, as a part of Cardiff Scintigraphics Limited, is a leading independent service provider to the global pharma, medical technology companies and emerging clients for the development of pharmaceutical formulations and inhaler devices from its facilities in Cardiff, Wales. Established almost 30 years ago, i2c have built a wealth of experience and knowledge in the area of respiratory pharmaceutical formulation, device development and research. i2c have fulfilled studies for more than 50 different pharma companies. For more information, visit www.i2cpharm.co.uk.

Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®, has launched a new 10

Company’s $4M investment expected to generate 60 percent of the facility’s electricity needs.

Rondo-Pak, a leading provider of quality folding cartons and printed components for the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer industries, has announced its investment of over $4 million in a major solar energy project at its primary manufacturing facility in Camden, New Jersey. Once installed, the project will provide 2.2 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy per year.

The new solar panels will cover the entire facility and will include newly-constructed canopies over 90% of the parking lots. Over 25 years, the system will generate approximately 52.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and is expected to provide at least 60% of the electricity needs at the facility. Dynamic Energy Solutions, LLC, an independent solar energy provider with headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania, will provide engineering, procurement and construction services, which commenced in October.

“This solar energy project is an exciting one for Rondo-Pak as it represents a major milestone in our continuous pursuit to reduce our carbon footprint and make positive contributions to the environment,” said Tim Moreton, Chief Executive Officer of Rondo-Pak. “While we expect to maximize our electricity savings, our driving force in this initiative is to do our part in creating a more sustainable future for our community.”

Rondo-Pak has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and has made many investments over the years demonstrating this commitment. In 2015, the company purchased its current Camden facility and completed a major renovation which was designed following the New Jersey Green Building Standards and ASHRAE requirements. All recent equipment investments are made with sustainability being a primary factor in the equipment selection. Additionally, Rondo-Pak is a FSC Certified Supplier, uses vegetable-based inks and has aggressive recycling and water usage reduction programs in place.

About Rondo-Pak

Rondo-Pak/Contemporary Graphic Solutions is a global print and packaging specialist whose unique blend of capabilities and forward thinking yields present-day solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. Strategically aligned with Körber Pharma to link packaging equipment, materials, and software, Rondo-Pak provides a comprehensive assortment of marketing and packaging solutions to address challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry, including global brand management, packaging efficiency, and supply chain optimization.

In combination with a wide range of printed materials such as cartons, inserts, leaflets, medication guides and regulated marketing materials, Rondo-Pak’s packaging innovations address precise requirements for compliance, child resistance, anti-counterfeiting, e-pedigree and more. For more information, visit www.rondopak.com

After strengthening its presence with 15 acquisitions in Europe, the leading packaging supplier and services provider is now launching a rebranding process. The aim is to be a global player rooted in local territories.

– Berlin Packaging, a leading supplier of glass, plastic and metal packaging and closures, has today announced that companies acquired in the EMEA region, which until now have retained their own brand accompanied by the wording “a Berlin Packaging company”, will take the name of Berlin Packaging along with that of their geographical region.

Bruni Glass | Berlin Packaging will continue to exist as a commercial brand to emphasise the reputation and historical importance that lives on in the new entity's most prestigious glass packaging collections.

“The rebranding operation is part and parcel of our “glocal” expansion plan, which strives for new European acquisitions and investments, while building the brand awareness of our company as a Hybrid Packaging Supplier”, says Paolo Recrosio, CEO of Berlin Packaging EMEA. In 2021, Berlin Packaging concluded almost one acquisition per month in EMEA, and we expect to continue with the same intensity in the next 12-18 months, adding operations that increase the company’s EMEA revenue which is now approaching $1billion. New offices will be opened in EMEA, from France to Holland and the new headquarters for the entire EMEA area will be located in Milan

Berlin Packaging views each acquisition with an eye towards organic growth. Our approach involves retaining the acquired company’s employees, leadership teams, and physical locations, making them strategic partners of our team under the same banner. Our size and global scale brings unique capabilities and new value-added services to our newly-acquired companies – including innovation and design, financial backing and resources, 1700 global suppliers, local warehousing/fulfillment, and consulting services in critical areas such as sustainability and branding,” explains Bill Hayes, CEO and President of Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging currently invests from 3% to 5% of its revenue in Europe in research and development, focusing on intellectual property, models and patents.

Over the past 18 months the workforce in EMEA grew by over 170 people, approaching 1000 employees.

Berlin Packaging Berlin Packaging is the World’s Largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® specialised in the supply of glass, plastic and metal containers and closures. Each year, the company provides millions of articles to customers in all sectors, together with packaging design services, financing, consultancy, storage and logistics.