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1. Automation: Companies are investing in advanced machinery to increase the speed of packaging and improve efficiency. Examples of automated line equipment include:

1. Labelling systems that apply wraparound film or paper labels onto a container at speeds up to 600+ per minute.
2. Form-Fill-Seal Technology, which uses a single piece of equipment to form a plastic container, fills the container and provides an air-tight seal for the container.
3. Automatic Blister Packing Machines are becoming increasingly more popular due to the anti-tampering value and individual tight seals. Automatic blister packing improves efficiency on the production line, while maintaining consistency and quality.
4. Digital Technology, IoT and Block chain are helping companies connect their machinery to smart devices, troubleshoot and report errors, optimize operations, gain insights into data across machines, and record across the supply chain.

2. Self- Administration of Medication has become more common and therefore the production of self-injection devices and prefilled syringes has risen. Companies are investing in assembly and filling equipment that allows fast changeover time for various auto-injectors.
3. Personalized Pharmaceuticals are driving demand for machinery that can package smaller batches with shorter lead times. These batches often require agile and fast-paced scheduling from pharma manufacturers.
4. Digitalized Packaging that communicates directly to the consumer to ensure medical monitoring and improve patient outcomes.
5. Flexible Production where machines can change from one product size to another is becoming increasingly desired by packaging companies as product variations continue to proliferate.
6. Sustainability is a key focus for many companies as they took to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency. Packaging is becoming more environment friendly, with a greater focus on material and recyclability.

SOLIDUS Solutions announces the acquisition of MÖLLE GmbH, the German and Polish producer of partitions and inserts. The acquisition, which was completed on August 5, signifies a strategic investment to integrate and broaden the product portfolio of SOLIDUS Solutions.
SOLIDUS Solutions acquired MÖLLE GmbH from ERNST & CIE. Klaus Eckert will join the SOLIDUS Group and will continue to lead MÖLLE GmbH as the Managing Director. SOLIDUS Solutions is very pleased with the continued commitment of Klaus Eckert, as his extensive knowledge about the solid board partitions will deliver the company further growth potential in this market.
MÖLLE GmbH is situated in Kastellaun (Germany – Rhineland Palatinate) and Gliwice (Poland) and is one of the leading producers of partitions and inserts in Northwest Europe. The company processes an average production volume of 5,000 tons per year to their main end markets glass, packaging, pharma and beverage. A significant amount of their partitions and inserts are produced from solid board due to the strength characteristics and logistical advantages. The SOLIDUS Solutions mills in the Netherlands will supply the majority of the board volume after the integration of MÖLLE GmbH is fully completed.
“This strategic acquisition will enable SOLIDUS Solutions to take another important step in the vertical integration within the European Group. We are looking forward to further optimizing our service to customers, offering a broader product portfolio and strengthening our leading position in the solid board industry in Europe” said Dieter Bergner, CEO of SOLIDUS Solutions.

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