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Wolfertschwenden, 18 March 2021 – Mid April sees the start of the second round of events, focusing on all aspects of food processing and packaging, as part of the MULTIVAC Summit 2021. On the agenda are once again two groups of topics: "Expertise in lines and automation in the protein sector" and "Packaging solutions for fresh produce and convenience products". All interested customers and representatives from the food industry will initially be able to  learn "virtually" (from 12 April), and later (from 26  April) in corona-compliant face-to-face events, about all aspects of current developments and future trends. Further information, as well as the opportunity to register, can be found at: https://link.multivac.com/summit/2021

As with the first sequence of events in March, the technical presentations and individual discussions with experts, as well as the practical live demonstrations, will take place in either the morning or afternoon, initially as "virtual" live sessions. Both groups of topics can be combined with each other. The location for the face-to-face events (from 26  April) is once again the new Application Center or the Training & Innovation Center at the Group's headquarters in Wolfertschwenden. From May onwards, the contents of these sessions will also be available on the MULTIVAC City platform. 

1. Expertise in lines and automation: Proteins
The focus of this event is primarily on the efficient processing and packaging of proteins. MULTIVAC will be using the example of a fully automatic line for the slicing and packaging of processed cheese to demonstrate its comprehensive expertise in automation, and this complete line will be shown in live operation. The high-output S 1600 slicer, which sets the benchmark in the market with its innovative slicing technology and high level of precision, is just one of the very efficient components of the line. 
The MULTIVAC Centrifuge Feeder for the automatic loading of sausages will also be presented. It ensures that straight or even slightly curved sausages are aligned to the optimum degree, so that they can be easily picked up by a robot and placed in the pack cavities. 

MULTIVAC, as the complete packaging expert, will also be providing information about innovative solutions for reliable labelling and marking, as well as label and print inspection of the packs. The focus will be on cross web labelling and direct web printing. 
MULTIVAC Line Control will also demonstrate the benefits, which a central, overarching line control can offer in the increasingly complex production and packaging process. Thanks to this centralised control of the line, all the line modules can be managed simply and reliably, ensuring that an efficient product flow is achieved. 

2. Solutions for fresh produce and convenience products
The focus in this second topic is on the packaging of fruit, vegetables and convenience products. How can the shelf life of delicate products be extended? How can the consumption of packaging material be reduced? Which sustainable packaging concepts does MULTIVAC offer specifically for these products? And how can pots and cylindrical or shaped bottles be labelled flexibly and efficiently? These and other questions will be answered in presentations and live demonstrations in the Training & Innovation Center.

3. Additional topics for both groups
One topic with special relevance for virtually all companies is digitalisation. The expert contributors will use their presentations to explain, why digital solutions are of such value - particularly at the current time. The focus will be directed not only on current developments in the market, but also on the range of digital products from MULTIVAC. In addition to the myMULTIVAC customer portal, there is also a range of MULTIVAC Smart Services available to customers, and these make a major contribution to a high level of efficiency, machine availability and process reliability. The program will be rounded off with information about after-sales support, as well as with "Meet the experts" discussions, which offer customers the opportunity of discussing their individual questions with the specialists from the Innovation Center.

Outlook
The series of events will be continued in the coming months with "Solutions for the meat processing industry" (TVI), "Solutions for small and medium-sized companies or businesses producing hand-crafted products", as well as "Solutions for bakery companies" (FRITSCH).

About MULTIVAC
MULTIVAC is one of the leading providers worldwide of packaging solutions for food products of all types, life science, and healthcare products, as well as industrial items. The MULTIVAC portfolio covers virtually all requirements of processors and producers in terms of pack design, output, and resource efficiency. It comprises a wide range of packaging technologies, as well as automation solutions, labellers, and quality control systems. The product range is rounded off with solutions upstream of the packaging process in the areas of portioning and processing, as well as bakery technology. Thanks to our extensive expertise in packaging lines, all modules can be integrated into complete solutions. This means that MULTIVAC solutions guarantee a high level of operational and process reliability, as well as efficiency. The MULTIVAC Group has approximately 6,500 employees worldwide, with some 2,300 based at its headquarters in Wolfertschwenden. With over 80 subsidiaries, the Group is represented on all continents. More than 1,000 sales advisors and service technicians throughout the world use their know-how and experience to the benefit of customers, and they ensure all installed MULTIVAC machines are utilised to their maximum. Further information can be found at: www.multivac.com. 

Company enquiries
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG
Tanja Nickels
Bahnhofstr. 4 
D-87787 Wolfertschwenden Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 8334 601 – 1544
E-mail: tanja.nickels@multivac.de
www.multivac.com

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Vera Sebastian
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D-80802 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 – 31 20 338-21
E-mail: vera.sebastian@redakon.com 

  www.redakon.com
 

Mondi Gronau in Germany has started up new lines to produce medical grade face masks and melt-blown nonwoven fabric, one of the crucial components for medical face mask production 
The fully automated high-speed machines allow production of 700 masks per minute and more than one million face masks per day 
All critical components are manufactured on site 
The face masks are certified as a medical product to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

17 March 2021 – Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, has started up new production lines for melt-blown nonwoven fabric and medical face masks at its site in Gronau, Germany to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. 

Mondi Gronau has over 50 years of experience in the production and processing of films, nonwovens and elastic components for hygiene products. Last year Mondi announced it would start up production lines to produce both the important base material, melt-blown nonwoven fabric, as well as the medical face mask themselves. With the new lines, Mondi is building up a local value chain in Germany to address the needs of the pandemic. The fully integrated production with two highly automated high-speed machines allows the output of 700 high-quality medical face masks per minute. This is approximately seven times higher than the standard face mask production line and will produce at least one million medical grade masks a day.

The masks are certified as a medical product by the German Johner Institute as well as meeting the German standards OEKO-TEX and Dermatest. With this production, Mondi Gronau will be directly addressing the needs of the German health sector including hospitals, pharmacies and specialised medical retailers. 

“We identified the shortage in melt-blown nonwoven fabric in Germany early on in the pandemic last year and reacted swiftly to set up the production of high-quality medical face masks. With our high-speed production set-up and certifications in place, Mondi Gronau is ideally positioned to supply high-quality medical masks that offer reliable protection and high comfort from the moment they are put on to when they are taken off,” says Jürgen Schneider, Managing Director Mondi Gronau.

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About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

www.mondigroup.com 

Contact:
Judith Wronn
Senior Communication Manager, Flexible Packaging & Engineered Materials
Tel: +49 151 1771 4692
Email: Judith.Wronn@mondigroup.com 

Josina van der Velden
EMG
Tel: +31 164 317 014
Email: jvandervelden@emg-marcom.com
 

Sidel packaging team in Shanghai, China redesigned the package of Menton flavoured water by integrating youthfulness into its health attribute. The straight-wall lightweight PET bottle, which weighs only 17.85 grams for the 500 ml format, conveys the sense of modernity and is a statement of sustainable packaging. Targeting young consumers in China, this new design differentiates Menton as a premium choice among other Ready-to-Drink (RTD) flavoured water brands in the market. 

Menton is a RTD product sold in convenience stores and markets around schools in medium-sized cities in China. After three years of rapid sales, Menton flavoured water faced growing competition in the market with similar packages and prices. Considering that Menton’s customers are price-sensitive young people who have grown up together with the development of China’s advanced internet culture, the brand decided to restyle the brand personality and resonate with them by repositioning the drink as a higher value product. To do so, they trusted in their long-term partner Sidel to develop a new packaging design from a concept to the industrial realisation of the product, which is also, but not only being produced on three Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis™ PET packaging lines at a very fast output of 60,000 bottles per hour (bph) per line. 

Drink that brings to a Mediterranean holiday

Sidel’s team conjured up a completely new bottle concept, including iconic bottle shape and label designs. As Menton flavoured water is available with multiple fruity flavours, the inspiration of the new look was one of the ingredients – lemons – that are harvested in Europe. As a result, an association with the ideal, sunny Mediterranean holiday was applied to the new design with the help of a bright and jaunty colour pallet: the unique metallic “Tiffany blue” colour gives an exquisite brand image and unifies the different flavours, but the illustrated fruit pattern with its lighthearted, funny and relaxing mood conveys the healthy and natural attributes of the drink.
 
Sleek design combines strong capability

The challenge for Sidel was how to premiumise Menton and retain its health attribute in the new high valued soft drink category, because many soft drinks give the impression of containing high in sugar and unhealthiness. It is also crucial to build a stronger brand image and further improve the relationship between brand and consumers to increase the loyalty.

“Following the overall packaging design trend in China, we decided to create something more contemporary for young people who are the main target audience for the drink, moving away from complex and technical design structures. Therefore, we came up with a straight-wall lightweight PET bottle, which weighs only 17.85 grams for the 500 ml format and is unusual for premium packaging,” explains Steven Xie, Packaging Director from Sidel Greater China. The production process of the re-styled bottle is also more sustainable, reducing material and energy consumption due to its light weight. The new bottle also achieved performance requirements for transportation and storage.

Based on customer’s insights, specifications, supply chain conditions and product goals, Sidel supported from packaging conceptual graphic design and technical design to label design. In addition, Sidel provided all feasibility studies and performance tests, including dimensional and mechanical tests for thickness and weight. Within this project packaging experts also supplied three series of moulds and supported the industrial production to ensure that the bottles were performing across the supply chain according to initial specifications.

Since the product launch on the market in May 2020 and its recognition by packaging design experts with the “A’Design Award” in 2019-2020, it has already received positive feedback from its target audience.
 

For editorial, advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact:
F&H Communications
Elina Kresa, Consultant
Tel: +49 (0) 89 12175 147
Email: sidel@fundh.de  
 

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CEFLEX and partners PCEP, Petcore Europe, Styrenics Circular Solutions and MORE Recycling team up to understand the reality of today’s collected household packaging waste – a vital step forward towards a circular economy for packaging materials. 

Hailed as Europe’s first in-depth analysis of its kind, the resulting data aims to reveal the amounts and types of post-consumer flexible and rigid plastic packaging, in the two main waste streams in which it is collected. Sharing the findings of the study is expected to define and deliver a circular economy for all packaging materials.

The amount of how much packaging is placed on the market is only half of the story. So, a better analysis of packaging used by consumers and collected through waste streams is needed. This will help to define and accelerate development of the required infrastructure, systems and end market applications, which are required to enable progress in delivering a circular economy. 

The study has been initiated by CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) in collaboration with the other key partners in the plastic packaging value chain – Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP), Petcore Europe, Styrenics Circular Solutions and MORE Recycling. It covers all types of consumer packaging found in today’s households – everything from wrappers, bags and pouches to bottles, trays and tubes - across key European markets.

The analysis is being conducted by leading environmental consultancy Resource Futures. Researchers are manually sorting, identifying and weighing representative samples, then attributing the collected waste packaging to nearly 200 categories. In addition, the team maps where packaging appears in the recyclables or residual waste streams and use Near Infrared technology to give a detailed breakdown of polymer types. 

“This is vital information about how material flows through the system today – and what collection, sorting and recycling solutions are required to deliver a circular economy for flexible packaging and other packaging materials,” said Graham Houlder, CEFLEX Project Coordinator. 

“Initial results from the first country studied show significant quantities of recyclable materials remaining in the mixed waste stream, suggesting the need to improve the capture and re-use of these materials,” he added. 

These types of insights can help Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and other schemes to pinpoint what is needed to go ‘circular’ and fine tune eco-modulation. This will encourage the design of flexible packaging which boosts the amount of recycled content in a variety of end market applications, according to CEFLEX. 

Venetia Spencer, Secretary General, PCEP, commented, “I am very excited by this project, which already in the early stages has brought enormous insight. Accurate understanding of the polyolefins collected via recycling and residual household waste streams, will play an important role in delivering PCEP’s commitment to enhance collection and sorting of polyolefins.” 
 
Capture and capitalise on real-world material flows
Initial results of the first country analysis (UK) showed:
> 4595kg of material was manually sorted and categorised at two sites; of which 3240kg was residual waste and 1355kg was separately collected recyclables. 
> 66.5% of flexible packaging found in the residual waste samples was categorised as recycle ready mono-material – this includes mono-PE, mono-PP, mono-PET, mono-paper and mono-aluminium.
Summary: currently there is a significant amount of ready-to-recycle flexible packaging appearing in residual waste samples, where it unlikely to be successfully returned to the economy and used again.
 

The research will analyse and compare the composition of flexible and rigid plastic packaging found in post-consumer household waste and recycling streams in seven key European markets. Fieldwork at two SUEZ sites in the UK took place in December 2020 and work on samples of waste from France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Spain is scheduled to take place in Spring 2021. 
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Notes to editors
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative is a collaboration of over 160 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Together, we work to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular by 2025. More information, see: https://ceflex.eu/

The Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP) is a forum for all organisations and stakeholders in the polyolefin value chain to exchange ideas, showcase projects and work together to maximise innovation and value, so advancing the circular economy. PCEP is committed to transforming from a linear to a circular economy based on three principles; designing out waste; keeping products and materials in use; and recycling into high-quality new raw materials. More information, see: https://pcep.eu/

Petcore Europe is the association representing the complete PET value chain in Europe since 1993. Its mission is to ensure that the entire PET industry is well aligned to enhance its value and sustainable growth, to represent the PET industry before the European institutions and other stakeholders, to ensure that PET is positioned as an outstanding packaging material and recognised as environmentally sound, to support and validate innovative packaging solutions from a recycling perspective, and to work with all interested parties to ensure a continuous increase of PET post-consumer collection and recycling. More information, see: https://www.petcore-europe.org/

Styrenics Circular Solutions is the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenics. The initiative engages the entire value chain in the development and industrialisation of new recycling technologies and solutions. It aims to strengthen the sustainability of styrenic products while improving resource efficiency within the circular economy. More information, see: http://styrenics-circular-solutions.com/

The Plastic and Laminate Squeeze Tube Recycling Project, managed by MORE Recycling, has funders from across the value chain that are seeking to collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a path to recyclability for plastic and laminate squeeze tubes. The primary intent of the project is to gather and provide clear understanding of design of recycling requirements and to work through key barriers and solutions related to the collection and sortation of appropriately designed tubes in Europe. More information, see https://morerecycling.com/

Resource Futures is an employee-owned, independent environmental consultancy with a 30-year heritage in the waste and resources sector. Our services are designed to realise our vision of a sustainable world, with a focus on designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and supporting and regenerating natural systems – a world designed according to circular economy principles. 

Website: resourcefutures.co.uk
Twitter: @resourcefutures
Facebook: /resourcefutures
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resource-futures

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“I am very excited by this project, which already in the early stages has brought enormous insight. Accurate understanding of the polyolefins collected via recycling and residual household waste streams, will play an important role in delivering PCEP’s commitment to enhance collection and sorting of polyolefins. This is a critical step to keeping these valuable materials in the circular economy and out of the environment. We are very happy to be partnering with CEFLEX, Petcore, SCS and More Recycling to develop this data for the full packaging value chain.”

Venetia Spencer, Secretary General, PCEP
“Being a part of this study allows us to gather data about what kinds of plastic squeeze tubes are in the recycling and residual waste streams and how this packaging format compares with other plastic packaging in both streams. As we look to increase recyclable packaging and recycling overall, data on the packaging and products currently in the recycling and residual waste streams is critical to aid in our path forward.” 
Stacey Luddy, COO, MORE Recycling

Contact:

Audrey Koop
PR: CEFLEX
MAJIC Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1424 777 783
Mob: +44 (0)7787 573 954

Veteran global marketing professional joins leading beauty packaging and product supplier’s executive leadership team to bring forth empowering new innovations, design and strategies.

Los Angeles, CA – WWP Beauty, a leading full-service supplier to the global beauty industry and the source for everything beauty has named veteran senior-level global marketing executive Musa Dias as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer. Musa brings an extensive track record of driving and accelerating growth globally, both on the brand and supplier sides of the beauty industry, a multi-cultural background and a Luxury Brand Management MBA from ESSEC, France.

In her new role, Musa will be responsible for driving future-focused innovation through WWP Beauty’s marketing, creative and innovations teams and initiatives globally. Her leadership is expected to bring forth continued growth for the company, with new innovations and inspiring product launches from every category of the WWP Beauty business including packaging, formulation and accessories. Additionally, Musa will be responsible for upholding the newly established WWP Beauty pillars which promises that the company will provide their customers service in partnership and future-focused innovation at the global scale. 
  
To WWP Beauty, Musa brings exemplary experience in marketing, product development and innovation across all beauty categories with a history of creating and launching new and award-winning product concepts. Her comprehensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, brand management, operational management and category management has been showcased in several executive-level marketing roles.

“Musa’s marketing expertise and deep understanding for our products and customer needs makes her the perfect fit for the WWP Beauty company. We are confident that she will not only help grow the company and strengthen its position in the supplier space, but will also empower her employees and our customers through her leadership skills and new and strategic innovations,” said Josh Kirschbaum, CEO of WWP Beauty.

“Musa is an innovative leader, and we are delighted to have her as the new Global Chief Marketing Officer at WWP Beauty,” said Jonathan Zhu – Managing Director at Bain Capital, which acquired WWP Beauty in 2018. “She brings an ideal mix of high-caliber global marketing experience, diverse technical background and strong business acumen, all of which will play a major role in increasing effectiveness of our global marketing strategy and accelerating our business growth.”

“I am thrilled to join WWP Beauty’s executive leadership team and am even more excited about the continuous innovation the company is bringing to the beauty industry and customers around the world. Working for a company like WWP Beauty that has such a strong purpose and commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and diversity is something I feel very passionate about and am proud to be a part of,” said Dias. 

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About WWP Beauty
WWP Beauty is committed to developing future-focused, sustainable solutions for the global beauty industry through close collaboration, exceptional agility, and unparalleled scale. The company’s full-service offering of formula, packaging and accessories, paired with their in-house manufacturing capabilities allow them to stand out as the source for everything beauty. Through a worldwide team of beauty experts that span across North America, EMEA and APAC, WWP Beauty offers their customers global support at the local level. To learn more visit our website at www.wwpbeauty.com.
 

Contact:    Christopher Dale
    Turchette Agency
    (973) 227-8080 ext. 116
    cdale@turchette.com    
    Megan Gunn
    WWP Beauty
    (973) 805-6500
    megan@wwpinc.com

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