On show at Brau Beviale 2018, with the Group’s presentation of the latest technological developments in filling and labelling. The strong points of the offer are solutions specially designed for this sector that ensure maximum reliability and versatility of use

Of particular interest, alongside the traditional fillers recognised and appreciated throughout the world, is the new SACMI system for combined filling of bottles (either glass or aluminium) and cans, the ideal solution for the emerging craft brewery sector. The new SACMI monobloc is composed of a rinser and a filler, which, thanks to a rapid format change system, can handle either bottles or cans, followed by a capper for bottles and a standard seamer for cans. 

The idea of “two-in-one” filling is achieved thanks to an innovative “four-in-one machine block” (rinser + filler + capper + seamer). The system is highly versatile, and so SACMI has filed a patent request, with solutions from 12 to 50 filling valves and production speeds from 10,000 a 24,000 bph/cph in the 33 cl format. 

These include LabelCheck-360, the latest evolution in the range developed by the SACMI Automation & Inspection Systems Division, with a renewed structure (light alloy in place of the traditional stainless steel) and consolidated CVS360-3D software, allowing total quality control both of the label (presence-absence, orientation, faulty or mixed application, colour characteristics, etc.) and of the entire bottle body, including the cap. 

The capacity of the system to efficiently identify all types of defects and to operate perfectly in line with the labeller makes the SACMI solution the ideal response to producers’ needs and the constant search for new solutions combining versatility, efficiency and total quality control.

Packaging 4.0 is set to play a starring role at All4Pack Paris, the international fair that, from 26 to 29 November 2018, merges Emballage and Manutention into a single exhibition. The event (which will also host, for the first time in Paris, the PETnology Europe symposium), will see Sacmi play a central role with its comprehensive range of one-step solutions designed to take manufacturers from pallet to labelled container.

The Group stand (hall 6, booth n° 6D059) will be placing particular emphasis on the wide range of valves designed by Sacmi Beverage for still beverage and CSD filling. The key elements of this Sacmi technology are high quality materials and the precision and hygiene of the contactless filling process, making it the perfect response to the needs of today's global beverage industry.

Complete and versatile, Sacmi filling solutions, highly sophisticated electronic fillers that ensure outstanding flexibility, hygiene and performance. Their applications range from water to soft drinks, beer, dairy products and other “sensitive” drinks and can be combined with upstream solutions that ensure maximum versatility with all format types. Hence the growing market success of SBF, the Sacmi stretch-blow moulder that, thanks to the dual cavity system, provides double the speed with medium-small formats. Container closure and labelling operations complete the new Sacmi HeroLine, an all-inclusive line that, through integration and synchronisation of all processes, now brings 'smart industry' principles to the beverage world.

Producers can thus look forward to an array of new opportunities, such as the ability to integrate bottling lines - including an all-in-one version with the new Sacmi Heroblock – with upstream cap(CCM) and preform (IPS range) production solutions. In this case too, automation and fewer handling requirements maximise the manufacturing and energy efficiency of what is a true pellet-to-pallet PET line.

Since Sacmi machines are able to communicate both with each other and the Sacmi H.E.R.E. line supervisor, customers can unite excellent technological performance with advanced monitoring and diagnostics. All topped off with the broad, comprehensive range of inspection systems, developed by the Group's Automation & Inspection Systems Division, ensuring total quality control at every stage of production.

The unprecedented success of PackPlus New Delhi has added to the enthusiasm, and the industry is now gearing up for the South edition of the event. Slated to be held from 10-13 April 2019, PackPlus South will come together with PrintFair and SupplyPlus at the state-of-the-art venue of Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. 

Industry Updates
The requirement for packaging is rising across sectors with traditional businesses preferring to package products. The retail and e-commerce is growing rapidly, giving the sector a robust growth. The industry certainly presents potential growth opportunities for new entrepreneurs, and small and medium enterprises.

Exhibitors’ Profile
The PackPlus South exhibitor profile includes Packaging Machines, Materials & Equipment; Coding & Marking Solutions; Flexo, Gravure, Offset & Screen Printing Presses; Label Printing Equipment; Corrugated Box Making Machinery; Paper, Film, Foil, Inks & Other Consumables; Food Production & Processing Equipment; Barcodes & RFID; Rigid & Flexible Packaging; Flexible Intermediate Container; Woven, Sacks & other Bulk Packaging Solutions; End-Of- Line Packaging Solutions; Supply Chain, Logistics and Material Handling.

Concurrent Events
PrintFair, the Commercial Printing, Package Converting & Digital Sign Show, will present a wide range of exhibitors from Prepress, Press, Postpress and Paper Converting. The event will give an opportunity to the participants to discover new business opportunities with quality control managers, Design houses, art directors and production managers and graphic designers. At the same time all kinds of trimming machines, wiro and spiral binders, Envelope, paper towel, paper bag, paper cup, paper tray making machines, materials and consumables, prepress chemicals, web guides, inspection and defect detection systems, continuous stationery printing machines will be put on display by the exhibitors.

SupplyPlus South, the Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution Show, will bring companies from Warehousing, Handling, Transportation, Software, Track & Trace, Cold Chain, Weighing & Testing Equipment, Work and Environmental Safety Technologies on board. The Show will be visited by Supply-chain, Logistics and Distribution Professionals from the Processed Food, Agro-produce, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, FMCG, Household Durables, Modern Retail & other industries.

To know more about the event, please log on to www.packplussouth.in or follow the event on facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/PackPlus-19471193055963

Oberschleissheim, March 15, 2017 – Schreiner MediPharm has developed a novel marking solution for syringes: Pharma-Multi-Act. The label, together with the cap, is easy to open with one flick of the wrist, which makes it particularly user-friendly.  Pharma-Multi-Act also offers reliable and irreversible first-opening indication and may include various additional security and indicator functionalities. At interpack in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2017, Schreiner MediPharm will be presenting the wide range of possibilities offered by the label’s special design as part of its lineup of innovative solutions in Hall 7A, Booth B02.

Pharma-Multi-Act by Schreiner MediPharm has a unique feature: a label-integrated perforated tab that ends on the syringe cap. The marking label’s first-opening indication is automatically triggered along the perforation when opening the cap. As a result, the label and the container are opened at the same time by a single flick of the wrist, without requiring another step to remove the seal.
 
Syringes require special tamper protection solutions that can be activated fast and effectively without impairing the injection process: the fewer moves needed and the simpler the activation, the better. In many cases, it is also necessary to document the administered medicine in the patient’s file or vaccination card.  

In the process of opening Pharma-Multi-Act, a readily accessible, detachable documentation label is exposed on the cap, which can be easily peeled off even with gloves. In addition, the area underneath the detachable label can be used as an indicator field for various functions. Examples range from an initially covert warning message, an additional security feature for authentication, an integrated NFC chip for interactive applications through to a temperature or UV indicator that is activated by opening the label,

CHICAGO – August 31, 2018 – With over 40 years of expertise in the continuous inkjet coding market, Videojet is pleased to launch our new Videojet 1580 CIJ printer. Designed with a focus on effortless marking and coding experience, the Videojet 1580 delivers lasting up-time during everyday operation, while minimizing operator errors and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Manufacturers can focus on their primary tasks of running the production line, knowing that the Videojet 1580 will continue to put high quality codes on their products with minimal operator intervention. The new Videojet 1580 is enabled with Videojet OPTIMiZE software that analyzes printer performance, operator behavior and environmental parameters to help interactively guide operators on how to correct sub-optimal printer usage that could lead to unplanned downtime and adversely impact line productivity or increase total cost of ownership. Operators are assisted in their printer interactions with embedded guided “how to” videos.

"Manufacturers can avoid unplanned downtime and improve their total cost of ownership through hints and tips based on current inkjet printer operations," said Anthony Blencowe, Global Business Unit Director at Videojet. "The Videojet OPTIMiZE tool offers manufacturers suggestions on how to improve operator interaction with the printer, environmental conditions surrounding the printer, as well as provide guidance on printer maintenance."

In many production environments, line downtime is often caused by operator errors, rather than machine malfunctions. The Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ user interface is designed to greatly reduce operator printer interactions, helping to eliminate potential user errors through an easy to operate, tablet-inspired 10-inch touchscreen display. This advanced Code Assurance capability offers intelligent message creation functionality, and customizable interfaces with built-in wizards that allow operators to only see the options they need, reducing the opportunity for operator-induced errors.

The Videojet 1580 relies on a combination of technologies that further increase up-time. A built-in make-up reserve tank enables the printer to run for a minimum 8 hours after the cartridge is empty, providing operators with ample notice to replace it during normal line changeovers or shutdowns. Field-proven perforated nozzle with optional Videojet CleanFlow™ technology, requires less frequent cleaning and delivers longer runs and consistent print performance. Operators can also quickly perform routine maintenance with easy-to-change Videojet SmartCell™ color-coded printer components, that are engineered for predictable replacement intervals to align with normal line shutdowns and no additional production downtime.

With optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service, the Videojet 1580 offers on-board remote service capabilities at the touch of a button. Operators can gain instant access to the world’s largest network of CIJ experts, connecting the Videojet technician directly to the production line for immediate assistance. This virtual access can help manufacturers to recover quicker, and deliver increased uptime, while minimizing the need for in-house maintenance.

Engineered to continuously analyze its own health, the Videojet 1580 CIJ printer gives customers the peace of mind of minimal unplanned line downtime, as well as the ability to monitor its own vital signs to enhance everyday printer performance and reduce ongoing costs. The Videojet 1580 CIJ printer – vital signs for everyday improvement.

Gurugram, India, July 1, 2018 – Packaging Connections newsletter which was first sent on 18^th March 2005 has now completed more than 13 gold years. It has been sent to its readers without any fail every Tuesday of the week. Among these years it has achieved global reach of 100 thousand+ packaging professionals across 120+ countries. The newsletter has got appreciations from many learned professionals worldwide. The original name of the newsletter was “Good Morning Packaging” which was liked and well accepted by everyone. To bring some change, it was renamed to “Packaging Connector” during January 2017 till mid of year 2018. With effect from July 2018 the newsletter has got a new name as “Packaging Ideas that Inspire”.

We mainly bring you the packaging information that could be useful to you. It may or may not necessarily be the latest information but sometimes old ideas are also applicable in the today's situation. So we can say that we present you packaging ideas that inspire. This is the reason now the heading of this information bulletin has been changed to "Packaging Ideas that inspire", says Sandeep Goyal, CEO, Sanex Packaging Connections Pvt. Ltd.

For a multinational pharmaceutical corporation, Schreiner MediPharm developed a smart blister pack for digital patient compliance monitoring to enhance medication adherence by clinical trial participants. Schreiner MediPharm implemented the smart packaging solution together with the Dutch technology company ECCT (Experts in Communications and Connectivity Technology). Employment of this electronic tool to manage and track processes during clinical trials marks a milestone for the pharmaceutical manufacturer

New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018 – Year 2017 has just ended and with the beginning of 2018 everyone is ready to set new goals and targets. When individuals look back in previous year, they all have achieved a lot of things. As a company also, Packaging Connections has grown and have achieved many milestones.

1. Designed & launched disposable tea flask to meet the hygienic tea drinking needs of Indians, also got the prestigious Indiastar 2017 for this one.
2. Successfully implemented GST which is India’s tax reforms into future and the company is fully supporting this national initiative.
3. Initiated the development of 4 piece Ophthalmic containers with their German partner Rochling to meet the US FDA requirements of ring not falling while dispensing.
4. Offering low migration labels for plastic PFS, inhaler respules from their German partner Schreiner MediPharm
5. Signed a content marketing contract with India’s biggest and most innovative flexible packaging company Uflex
6. Globally extended the distribution of the big book of packaging, an initiative to promote cost effective packaging education across the globe www.bigbookofpackaging,com
7. Released Interpack Innovations 2017 book to benefit packaging users globally with filtered innovations that they can use.
8. Signed partnership with Linhardt Germany to bring aluminium collapsible tubes, aluminium aerosol containers and laminated tubes to India www.linhardt.com
9. Signed up with Yukon in US for innovative transfer devices for regulated markets www.yukon.com
10. Signed up with ZielCon to bring innovative metered dosing system for granules/powders like coffee, malt drinks, sugar etc.
11. Started KPO to support quality packaging testing in India through outsourcing model
12. Started offering digitally printed labels in small quantity for small/home start-ups for various food products.
13. The company decided to close down PackagingYoga.com and to move to www.PackagingBrains.com with a sharper focus on packaging jobs.

d-Flex Digital Hybrid to Last Bros Cheshunt – www.lastbros.co.uk 

Focus Label Machinery Ltd based in Bingham Nottingham is pleased to announce the installation of their modular and flexible hybrid digital inkjet d-Flex to Last Bros in Cheshunt.

The group, which turns 70 this year, has installed a new d-Flex hybrid UV digital inkjet press into its Labels division as a ‘One + One’ configuration, developed and manufactured by Focus Label Machinery Ltd here in the UK.

It is also equipped with the latest Inkjet KM1800i print heads from Konica Minolta which are integrated into the d-Flex and can reach production speeds of up to 70m/min.

Last Bros machine has been configured with two flexo stations, built-in lamination and rotary die-cutting offering the flexibility of full print and converting in-line.

Sales and Marketing Executive Dean Latchford said the installation will continue “a rebirth” for the business.

"The self-contained unit [the d-Flex] will augment and improve on our traditional Flexo presses; this is a huge step in the right direction for us and the technology will make us that much more competitive.” said Latchford. 

James Thomas, Business Development & Marketing Manager for Focus added ‘’this is a great installation for Focus and it was an enjoyable project as the customer was very open to new ideas’’

Thomas also said ‘’the specification gives Last Bros absolute flexibility in the market they serve and will consolidate and generate new business for them, we wish them huge success’’

David Lee, Managing Director at Focus, also commented ‘’as a family run company that has been going now for over 35 years we are proud to have on board Last Bros as a partnership.

To be trading for 70 years and to be investing in new technology speaks volumes’’

Sri Lanka Plast 2016 is getting ready to repeat the success of the last two editions. Needless to say, the latest Sacmi solutions for the plastics-beverage industry will be on show, the aim being to boost our presence in the area through technological, service and after-sales assistance excellence

With production facilities, sales offices and service centres on all the main markets, the Sacmi Group plays a pivotal role on the strategic South-East Asian market. A key emerging economy, Sri Lanka, following two successful previous editions, will soon be hosting the Sri Lanka Plast international exhibition on technological solutions for the plastics, beverage & packaging industries for a third time. This coming edition will be held in the capital of Colombo from 5^th to 7^th August 2016

A comprehensive, all-round plant engineer providing complete filling, packaging and preform/cap/pack manufacturing lines, Sacmi will be taking part in Sri Lanka Plast to strengthen its position in a fast-growing country - growth is 16-25% per year in the plastic-beverage sector alone - where there is total dependence on imported technology and some one thousand companies working in the industry to fulfil the needs of 20 million potential consumers.

These markets are particularly attracted to Sacmi's ability to supply not just individual plant solutions but also advanced after-sales services and comprehensive quality control solutions. A far-reaching spare parts service and a capacity to install remote tele-assistance services (with remote intervention by Sacmi technicians and personnel) is complemented by vision systems (developed and designed by the Group’s Automation & Service Division) that perform high speed quality control directly on the line.

Global Closure Systems (GCS) will exhibit at the 3rd Food Packaging Whole Industry Safety Forum on June 22 and 23 2016, in Tianjin.

This international platform for beverage and food companies is a high-level event that brings together experts and industry leaders from all over the world for two consecutive days of networking and discussing the challenges faced by the Food & Beverage sector.

As a leader of closure solutions for various beverage, food, home care and personal care applications in Asia, GCS will exhibit its latest product developments such as innovative sports caps and food dispensing systems and demonstrate its ability to meet customer’s expectations in terms of safety, lightweighting, convenience and cost effectiveness.

“Global Closure Systems provides the ultimate in packaging performance for a wide range of product applications – such as sauces, dressings, edible oil, vinegar, honey, jams, syrups, beverages… Well known for our expertise on high quality valve closures, we also offer innovative non-valve dispensing closures with flow restrictors to optimize dispensing for thinner liquid”, states Gary Trotter, General Manager at Zeller Plastik Shanghai, one of GCS’ plants in Asia.

World Business Intelligence holds successful 5th Annual Packaging Innovations Programme, 26th - 27th May,2016 in London, UK

Like the previous PIP events, 5th PIP also delivered its promise to provide value to the packaging industry by bringing together the industry experts at a single platform to not only discuss the innovations in the industry but also offer them an opportunity to conduct business with new companies and “Build Relationships that Matter!”

The event was led by more than 200 industry experts from different regions of the world. The Programme was based on keynote presentations, exhibitions, pre-scheduled one to one meetings and networking sessions.

Keith Barnes, Chairman of The Packaging Society, was the Chair speaker at PIP 2016. He opened the event with an introductory welcome note, introduced the panel discussions and gave a slide presentation on “Future of global Packaging and challenges faced by the industry” on Day 1 of the conference.

At 5th PIP 2016, Companies were given opportunities to develop their business via presentations, giving their product demos at the exhibition spaces provided to them. The biggest highlight of the event was the pre-scheduled ONE to ONE partnering meetings with the decision makers of their choice.

The post event PR is attached for more information on the evnt and programme

World Business Intelligence holds successful Global Brand Protection Innovation Programme, 26th - 27th May,2016 in London, UK

The event proved to be a huge success for WBI. GBPIP delivered its promise to provide value to the Brand Protection Industry by bringing together the industry experts at a single platform to not only discuss the innovations in the industry but also offer them an opportunity to conduct business with new companies and “Build Relationships that Matter!”

The event was led by more than 200 industry experts from different regions of the world. The Programme was based on keynote presentations, exhibitions, pre-scheduled one to one meetings and networking sessions. Each of the attendee was carefully selected from the many companies across the globe for their outstanding performance and excellence in their qualifying category. 

Paul R Paradise Chaired GBPIP 2016. He gave an opening talk, introduced the panels, and gave a slide presentation at the end of the conference.
(He shared his wonderful experience of GBPIP, mentioned in this link

Sharing the experience of the one of the largest companies in the Brand Protection Industry, Schriener Group, Dr. Nadine Summa from Schreiner MediPharm, and Thomas Völcker and André Siebeneicher from Schreiner ProSecure participated at GBPIP, where Thomas Völcker was the keynote speaker. He spoke on “Multi-functional Label Solutions to enable advanced Product Security.” Blog link available here

The post event PR is attached for more details on the evnt

Lampertheim, June 2016 | Reimotec Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH is expanding its range of PET strapping tape lines by including the VACUREMA system from recycling specialist EREMA in its supply range.

Reimotec is the Reifenhäuser Group's specialist in strapping tape production lines and one of the most experienced suppliers in this market segment, with more than 100 lines delivered for this application since 1977. In addition to providing its own, market-tested technology for producing high-quality strapping tapes, Reimotec also supplies the extrusion lines for producing the polymer melt. Today's major challenge for this application is the ever-increasing share of recycling material in the resin, usually consisting of PET bottle flakes, in parallel to similarly increasing quality demands that are placed on the end product – namely the strapping tape.

Previously, lines for PET strapping tape were equipped exclusively with single-screw extrusion systems until Reifenhäuser introduced its twin-screw technology (Reitruder) in 2001 and initiated an important step in the market towards the improved processing of PET bottle flakes.

Since 2001, approximately three quarters of the strapping tape lines supplied worldwide by Reimotec have been equipped with this twin-screw technology: a transformation that is primarily due to the ease of applying this technology to the processing of PET bottle flakes.

A major advantage of the twin-screw, compared to the single-screw technology, is its better suitability for technically demanding recyclates. However, if the iV value of these raw materials is too low, the twin-screw extrusion reaches its limits. In order to meet the demands for processing raw materials even with critical iV values, Reimotec has now linked up with EREMA, the Austrian specialist for recycling of plastic materials, thus gaining an invaluable supplier offering another uniquely positioned technology.
EREMA offers the VACUREMA system, consisting of modular, scalable components that can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of customers, depending on the quality of their PET bottle flakes.

Both companies are technology leaders and have been meeting the challenge of matching the ever increasing demands on end product quality with the varying quality of recycled raw materials for years, thanks to their innovative products.

Reimotec customers are now able to adapt their lines even better to the raw materials available as – in addition to the tried-and-tested technologies using single-screw and twin-screw extruders – they can now also obtain the VACUREMA technology from a single source. At the same time, EREMA customers can now use Reimotec's proven technology for the production of high-quality strapping tapes. Both companies consider that one of their key tasks is to increase benefits to their customers. As a result of this expansion of the Reimotec portfolio, manufacturers of strapping tape will in future be able to purchase lines for technically demanding raw materials without the need for customisation. These lines will now also include the VACUREMA technology and as a next step will use the proven Reimotec technology for high-quality strapping tape.

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Dipl.-Ing. Manfred Hackl, CEO, EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen- und Anlagen Ges.m.b.H.

Dipl.-Volkswirt Bernd Reifenhäuser, CEO, Reimotec Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH

PET bottle flakes

Extrusion line for strapping tape

Genk/Mechelen, June 2016

Today, AR Metallizing, world leader in metallised paper production, awarded a VOKA Bryo scholarship and a stipend to Laura Melis, second-year student in interior and design at Thomas More College in Mechelen.

Innovative competition

Earlier this year, AR Metallizing, in association with Interior & Design instructors at Thomas More College, organised a competition for the best and most creative and innovative subject for a product in metallised paper. Many inspiring and artistic projects saw the light of day in less than four weeks.

Composed of instructors and staff of AR Metallizing, the panel of judges chose Laura Melis’s project out of some 32 entries. Laura designed an innovative and commercially very usable cold pack of metallised paper for the direct cooling of sport injuries among other applications. Laura presented not only a strong, commercially usable product, but shared a good portion of knowledge with the panel of judges, which she had acquired from her extensive market research.

Other entries were also rewarded. The CEO of the internationally operating AR Metallizing, Bart Devos, who is rarely in Belgium, had come to Mechelen specially for the award ceremony.

Julie Blanckaert received a pecuniary prize for Tree Paper Tree, a project suitable for trade fair materials and booth layout. Elke Van Casteren and Dominique Ter Braak each received a pecuniary prize for inventive flower seed bags made of metallised paper. Danique Krijn and Simone van Rooijen were rewarded for their beautifully designed lunchboxes under the name of Green Box.

The winning designs will be shown at various international trade fairs attended by AR Metallizing in the coming months. With the competition and related prizes, AR Metallizing wants to stimulate the creativity and entrepreneurship of young talents.

Worth repeating

This was the first time that the competition was organised, but it is most likely it will not be the last. Bart Devos, CEO of AR Metallizing: “Entrepreneurship, sustainability, inventiveness and creativity are highly prized at AR Metallizing. And we like to get others involved as well.  You cannot stand alone as a company. The cooperation with the students and the college turned out extremely well. We are very much impressed by the quality, professionalism and diversity of the entries by Interior & Design students. We will presumably organise such competitions more often!”

Thomas More College can also look back on fruitful cooperation with the internationally active AR Metallizing. Interior and furniture design lecturer Bart Baccarne: “It was a very instructive assignment for our students. We are always eager for new, sustainable materials. The students were given carte blanche for their creative process. It was a fruitful cooperation with AR Metallizing, indeed.”

“The process and fabulous result from the cooperation between AR Metallizing and Thomas More College is a source of utter delight for us. It is a fine example of win-win situations that ensue from the cross-fertilisation between education and business. As VOKA – Mechelen Chamber of Commerce, we vigorously endeavour to build bridges between the two. All proof provided in support thereof makes it clear to us and to the world that we are on the right track. Furthermore, it provides additional motivation to continue to invest in it,” says Frédéric Achten, general manager of VOKA – Mechelen Chamber of Commerce.

About AR Metallizing

AR Metallizing is the world’s leading manufacturer of metallised paper that is used in particular for labels and packaging of consumer goods. The company has production sites in Belgium (headquarters in Genk), Italy, Brazil and the United States. Innovation underlies the production process of AR Metallizing, which has led to advanced products.

Owing to its recyclable premium packaging, AR Metallizing was cited by De Tijd as one of the 50 most innovative companies in Belgium. Until recently, plastic was needed for the glossy packaging of premium brands. AR Metallizing developed an ecological and sustainable alternative in the form of paper on which a razor-thin aluminium layer – even thinner than the ink layer on a newspaper – is steamed. Unlike conventional products, this metallised paper is 99% biologically degradable.

About Thomas More College - Interior & Design 

Interior and Design is a programme of study at Thomas More College in Mechelen. Young talent is trained to become interior designers or furniture designers. Mechelen has been a furniture city since time immemorial, whence the affinity with furniture, home accessories and product design, which is also purposefully perceptible in the programme of instruction. Design and Interior leads to the professional bachelor’s degree and immediate employability on the labour market.

The wide range of design disciplines and their cross-overs, together with the focus on feasibility and viability, make this degree programme a coveted partner for research, source of ideas and expansion of creativity in the discipline and in industry. A large segment of instructors from practice run a specific design agency themselves and are thus in the very thick of the field, for the direct benefit of the students.

About VOKA – Bryo: the springboard for effusive entrepreneurial talent

Bryo stands for ‘Bright and Young’. It is a network of young, passionate people ready to put their entrepreneurial ideas to practice.  Bryo is a project of VOKA: A Flemish network of companies that provides advice and support to young people aged 18 to 36 with high potential and great entrepreneurial enthusiasm. The young entrepreneurs  who take part in Bryo are advised and guided for two years in all the challenges and decisions up ahead, during and shortly after the start up or acquisition of their own business, individually or as an association.     

All the winners

Commercial category:

1. Cold pack (Laura Melis)                                                                                                
2. Twist-it (Liske Weerts and Lydie Ansems)                                                          

PR/Vessel category:

1. Tree paper tree (Julie Blanckaert)                                                                          
2. Paper jacket & Bag (Lina Van Campenhout and Stefanie Van Kessel)      

Originality Prize:

      Metallized sunflowers (Elke Van Casteren and Dominique Ter Braak)              

Jury’s choice:

      Green Box (Danique Krijn and Simone van Rooijen)                                                 

AR Metallizing prize

      Notebook  (Kim Mazeland and Emmy Groothuys)                                                      

TWINSBURG, OH –DK50-UV Luminescence Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs provide an easy, reliable way to complete tasks such as error checking, sorting, measuring, and positioning materials that blend into a background or are invisible.  They detect fluorescent chalk marks, clear glue, tamper-proof seals and other marks that regular contrast sensors cannot, even on irregular backgrounds, and deliver an industry leading (luminescence sensor) sensing range of 600 mm in a space-saving housing that is 50% smaller than previous generation luminescence sensors.  A light spot with a small focal point allows you to detect small parts such o-rings, pin-point leaks, and invisible markings down to 2.2 mm diameter targets.  These sensors are UL and cUL listed.

“Because color and contrast sensors do not operate on the visible light that luminescent targets emit, they are unable to detect many luminescent materials,” says Tom Corbett, Product Manager.  “Another advantage of the DK50-UV is it can differentiate between multiple luminescent targets.  For example, the protective luminescent seal over an aspirin bottle can be distinguished from the white luminescent cap.”

DK50-UV luminescence sensors have up to four automatic teach modes and one manual teach mode, allowing you to customize the sensor to the application (detecting targets or distinguishing between targets), and to the user (hands-on or hands-off).  Additionally, the DK50-UV features a graphical, user-friendly 8-segment LED display.  This display indicates luminescent signal strength, uses an output mode toggle for quick adjustments, and comes with an integral timer that allows slower controllers to react to sensor output. 

They also deliver the industry’s best sensing range for their size.  While there are some smaller competitive models, their sensing range is shorter and their functionality is more limited than what you get with the DK50-UV. 

DK50-UV luminescence sensors are well suited for use in any number of industries and applications, including packaging, with potential applications that include:

• verifying the presence of tamperproof seals
• aligning bottle sleeves to labels
• sensing labels on cartons
• measuring the amount of glue on a carton flap
• confirming the presence of a packing slip in a carton

“Another market where the DK50-UV could be used is print and paper, specifically to detect anticounterfeiting invisible marks or marks on mass mailing envelopes.  Luminescence sensors could also be used by automotive and tier-one suppliers to determine the amount of thread-locking compound or to measure the amount of grease or oil present on a gasket or bearing,” says Corbett.

Additional potential markets of interest include carpet and textiles, lumber, and error proofing, for applications that include:

• detecting fluorescent threading stitched in a web of carpet or cloth
• identifying lumber grades by chalk markings
• checking the integrity of weld seams via a luminescent test liquid

Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and application of high quality factory and process automation products and services.   Pepperl+Fuchs pioneered the development of proximity sensors 50 years ago, and has set the standard for innovation and quality ever since.

….Ardagh produces aerosol for new Elnett Crème de Mousse from  l’Oréal Paris

To launch its new hair care product  “Elnett Crème de Mousse”, l’Oréal Paris has chosen a 200ml aluminium aerosol can in its familiar “gold” coating, produced by Ardagh at its specialist plant in Beaurepaire, France.

 Ardagh has had a very close association with the world famous Elnett brand from its launch in 1960, when, as the first satin formula, it revolutionised the hairspray market. Its legendary “gold “look was introduced in 1963, and the female face made its first appearance on pack as part of the ‘Femme campaign’ in 1964. Both images remain to this day, alongside the very distinctive typography, as one of the world’s most enduring and iconic brand features.

The new product is set to become another milestone in the company’s impact on the hair care market. It extends the l’Oréal Elnett range into a mousse version, combining the benefits of mousse in providing extra volume as well as shine and hold with the softness of cream. 

Marc Bettinger,  Sales Director Aluminium Packaging from Ardagh explains: “We have been proud and privileged to produce the iconic Elnett aerosol since its launch over 55 years ago. We are very pleased that the beauty of the distinctive gold metal gloss with the associated graphics is being continued on this important new range.”

“We also want to grow in the paper market”“ - Interview with Dr. Joachim Schönbeck, Andritz Group

24 June 2016 The Austrian technology group Andritz has a staff of about 24,500 around the world and posted sales amounting to nearly 6.4 billion euros last year – an all-time high in the more than 160-year history of the company. The paper and pulp segment is also growing. Dr. Joachim Schönbeck is a member of the Executive Board with responsibility for “Pulp & Paper - Capital Systems“. In the following interview, he describes the development of this business unit, explaining that the company can offer whole plants from the wood yard to the finished paper from one source thanks to further acquisitions, that the market rewards the enormous progress with regard to the efficient use of resources and energy, and that the clear focus on plants for the production of pulp, packaging and hygiene papers is very helpful.

Dr. Schönbeck, what is the focus of your Pulp & Paper business unit?
Schönbeck: Here, the emphasis is totally on pulp and paper plants. We have selectively strengthened our position along the value chain of our customers. On the one hand, in order to be able to offer complete plants from one source. On the other hand, in order to acquire comprehensive know-how for the optimisation of the total process. This strategy has brought Andritz annual growth rates of 14 percent for more than ten years. The acquisitions and the organic growth have contributed equally. Many of the acquired companies have blossomed in our group structure and some of them succeeded substantially in increasing their business volume. 

Your strong growth surprises. Don’t you feel some of the problems in the paper market?

Schönbeck: The difficulties in the paper sector do not affect us so much because we do not offer production technology for graphic papers. On the other hand, we are strong in the paper and board for hygiene and packaging sectors are growing like the pulp market on a global basis. In the packaging paper sector, we are expanding our business. 
The use of energy and resources in pulp and paper production is huge. What are the approaches used by Andritz to improve that?
Schönbeck: The pulp industry has fundamentally changed in recent years, especially as regards the use of residual materials and energy consumption. A modern pulp factory produces double the amount of energy that it uses – hence feeds energy into the grid. Back in the 1970s, energy-containing black liquor was still discharged into rivers. As a matter of course, it is now used as a source of energy. 

Is this development driven by legal requirements or customers´ wishes?

Schönbeck: They are both of significance. Due to stricter environmental requirements, the emissions of dust, sulphur, nitrogen or phosphor have decreased by 60 to 90 percent since 1992. At the same time, the amount of waste has decreased by more than 90 percent because all residual materials are reused or used as an energy source. This development has been accelerated by increasing energy and raw material prices. Energy efficiency is a strong selling point nowadays. Pulp and paper manufacturers are faced with competition and they pay very close attention to the running cost of a plant when making investments.

Will the efficiency potentials soon be fully exhaused?

Schönbeck: No, they will not. To date we have used those parts of wood that are not turned into pulp and paper only as an energy source. Meanwhile, however, we are working on their utilisation as materials. Above all lignin is offering great potential – be it for the production of insulating material, packaging material or adhesives, or be it for the production of ethanol. The rest, after it has been used, can still be incinerated. As regards wood, it is always reasonable to use it as long and, thanks to recycling, as often as possible before finally incinerating it.

How high is your investment quota for research and development?

Schönbeck: Approximately 2 to 3 percent of total sales; in plant manufacturing, however, the situation is in fact such that we prepare the lion`s share of the innovations in projects and often only implement them as prototypes with the customers. The step from the laboratory scale to the industrial plant is too big. Our development engineers experiment with types of wood, optimise the chemical and mechanical processes for a higher yield of high-quality fibres with decreasing energy and water consumption. Furthermore, autonomous factories are an important subject for our customers – in order to prevent failures caused by improper operation. Besides comprehensive sensor-driven monitoring of the plant, this also requires intelligent analyses that deliver recommendations for actions at an early stage if parameters within the process shift. In future, process control could well be transferred to the IT completely in order to implement a fully autonomous process management. We have already proceeded very far on our way to Industrie 4.0, and every day we gather new findings about how our customers can analyse and use the collected data even better. In principle, all this is nothing new, but the huge progress in data processing and networking now enables to fulfil previous visions. Real-time communication allows us to remote-control plants in Brazil from Graz. Moreover: By means of simulation, we can now validate the total control and automation software of a plant before it is even built. This tremendously helps to ensure quality control and on-time delivery. 

Catchword: Paper quality. Does the higher and higher quality awareness in the packaging market change the demands set on board and paper?

Schönbeck: Yes, it does. Packaging papers must convince by technical properties like high tensile strength and tear strength as well as their very homogeneous composition that makes them perfect surfaces for printing. We consistently improve our plant technology in order to satisfy the rising requirements. 

Last question. Where do you see your Pulp & Paper business unit in the year 2030? 

Schönbeck: I strongly believe that we will expand our leading role in the pulp sector still further and by then will also have gained market shares in the paper segment. The global packaging market is growing, and increasing hygiene awareness as well as the continuously growing middle class in development countries and newly industrialised countries will lead to higher demands. We will help our customers with processes that are more efficient in the use of energy and resources in order to cover this demand in an environmentally friendly way. In short: Our positive development will continue.