biopolymer packaging film processing with the latest ltmduo, line combination in partnership with theegarten for packaging chocolate bars in tubular bags with following display cartoning, new wkm2 display cartoner.numerous new products at prosweets 2013 in colognealtendorf, 29.11.2012 at the prosweets trade fair in cologne from 27 to 30 january 2013, loesch verpackungstechnik gmbh from the franconian town of altendorf is headlining its claim to global leadership in the packaging machinery market. "we will be presenting numerous innovations in hall 10.1 &ndash stand g030h031," says loeschpack managing director andreas graf. one such innovation the company is showcasing is its lrk high performance robotic cartoning system with a tubular bag machine from theegartenpactec. "with the fpc5 tubular bag machine from our competent partner and our flexible, powerful and modular lrk cartoning system for erecting, filling and sealing display folding boxes, we offer customers a highly efficient line combination for tubular bags," says graf, who as a system supplier is increasingly focusing on complete solutions from a single source.one highlight the market is eagerly awaiting at prosweets 2013 is the next generation of the successful ltmduo. we have implemented numerous modifications and developments relating to performance, packaging quality and format changeovers in the latest generation of our fold wrapping machine for chocolate tablets and bars. loeschpack is extremely proud to be presenting the first ltmduo which can process biopolymer packaging films to customers in cologne. the machine represents the achievement of a longstanding objective and once more demonstrates loeschpack&39s capacity for innovation. with this development, loeschpack takes another stride towards sustainable packaging technology and is expecting outstanding feedback from the market. loeschpack already provides carbonneutral machines which allow the packaging machine manufacturer to offset the emissions caused by its machines through certified climate protection projects.graf sees a genuine recipe for success in partnerships with international customers. "close cooperation with customers ensures that we can quickly and efficiently transform packaging ideas, experience from production and suggestions from the market into new and refined products." this approach is also reflected in the latest generation of the wkm2 high performance display cartoner. "the wkm1 has been a resounding success for many years, and we are now building on this success with the completely revised wkm2," says product manager martin bauer, referring to the outstanding priceperformance ratio with "wraparound" cartoning. the cantilevertype servodriven machine design guarantees excellent standards of hygiene and ergonomics by completely separating the drive and product areas. the wkm2 features great size flexibility and simple format changeovers. "in addition to the chewing gum segment, this enables us to develop other areas of application in chocolate and confectionery," says andreas graf.the loeschpack team is looking forward to presenting the numerous new products as well as to constructive discussion with the trade visitors. over 350 exhibitors from 30 countries are expected at prosweets 2013. prosweets has an international reputation as an innovation forum and, together with the fact that it is held simultaneously with the ism in cologne, is an ideal platform for loeschpack.about loesch verpackungstechnikloesch verpackungstechnik gmbh is an international manufacturer of packaging machinery and systems located in the upper franconian town of altendorf. as a subsidiary of the piepenbrock group, the company offers integrated solutions for customerspecific packaging systems. at the same time, loeschpack offers the entire spectrum &ndash from individual machines to multilevel, complex system solutions. the company&rsquos product range includes packaging machines for the food and nonfood sectors. loeschpack is particularly specialised in the packaging of chewing gum, chocolates and dry baked goods. loeschpack&rsquos cuttingedge production methods and comprehensive quality management are the foundation on which its sophisticated, hightech, economical and highquality machinery and equipment are built.loeschpack takes responsibility &ndash also for the environment. through the use of innovative technology solutions, the company is able to deliver complex applications with substantial energy savings. under the label &ldquocarbon neutral packaging&rdquo, loeschpack already offers customers carbonneutral machines. any emissions released during the value creation process are offset through climate protection projects &ndash and confirmed by a certificate issued by a neutral third party. in addition, loeschpack plants trees in piepenbrock&39s rheinshagen forest, ensuring carbonneutral operation of its machines at customer sites.