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Today more than ever growth is enabled by connecting to the intelligences born throughout the world. For this you need to know and be known and it is with this aim that Pack-Media Srl is launching a new periodical publication, designed for international markets: packmedia selection, The processing & packaging magazine, will complete the publishing house’s offer, now represented by ItaliaImballaggio and PackBook. The new editorial product in English will hence be published on a quarterly basis and will be distributed to the main extra UE trade fairs, taking advantage of Ucima’s expertise and network of worldwide relationships.

«You can’t describe passion, you can only experience it» (Enzo Ferrari, entrepreneur

With the same service spirit to the inand racing driver). dustry that has marked the success story of ItaliaImballaggio, packmedia selection will inform international operators with insights, news and updates on marketing and design, statistics and market trends, country focus, management, sustainability and product innovation. As with ItaliaImballaggio great attention will be shown to graphics with the intervention of designers, artists and photographers.

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Front Cover Silent cosmos portal structure, 2018 Mixed media on sheet metal, cm 24,5 x 32,5

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Agenda Report Ipack-Ima & Meat-Tech

Agenda Next Pharmintech 2019

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«Elaborate manufactured items are subject to creative “directorship” that, in the final composition of OPERA, expresses all its evocative power as a poetic expression of art, in order to demonstrate the compositional substance of universal poetic language...» Max Marra, here shown in a photograph by Massimo Maselli.

Î News Bispenser: easy, secure, practical and ecological When an idea becomes glass “Marina”, the first dispenser with motor outside the bottle Premium water and drinks Crisp bag with tactile paint Cryovac Optidure™ Luciana Guidotti Italian Design: Best Packaging 2018 Î News Shelf ready tray packaging 1Derbox® Caffarel Pochette The record of cold printing Single-dose with built-in applicator Pusterla 1880: growing in the luxury segment Molecule 90-60-90

FA C T S & F I G U R E S

Barbara Iascone (Istituto Italiano Imballaggio) From “ready dish”to convenience food

Global Packaging Trends Flexible plastic and PET bottles in pole position by 2020

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I N D U S T RY & M A N AG E M E N T

Stefano Lavorini Nuceria: Growth and continuity An interview with Guido Iannone (Vice-President Sales & Business Development All4Labels Group) Î News Arol and Tirelli: partnership agreed upon Robopac, one global company ISO/TC 313 Packaging Machinery Group

Luciana Guidotti Italian Market. The industry at the time of Ipack-Ima

Packaging machines. Growth in Italian manufacturing continues

Stefano Lavorini The secret of growing (a lot and well) An interview with Pietro Cassani (CEO Marchesini Group)

Î News IMA: rise in revenues and profits Gima TT: another record in the half-year financial report Rotoprint: virtuous example of circular economy Pillarstone acquires Manucor Liquid Primary Packing: the advantages of the Fameccanica design

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Î News 4.0 vertical food packaging and weighing machines SITMA 8002 food grade at 9.000 products/h Packaging line for coffee and soluble products Confectionery: customer-centric solutions Cama Group: automation in secondary packaging The Logyka Serie Error-free labeling on cans with In-Sight Falcon™ X4 mobile computer The power of color in the world of components MB60 bundling machine: more flexible format change New heat-sealing technology for the Flowmodul A single-dose... all-round Innovation in the world of inhalation pharmaceuticals

Publisher Stefano Lavorini Co-Editor Luciana Guidotti Editorial Staff Chiara Giannangeli Secretary Leila Cobianchi, Filomena D’Addona Advertising traffico@packmedia.net Translation Dominic Ronayne Artist Coordination Gianni Valentino Graphic project and layout Studio Grafico Page, Novate Milanese (MI) Vincenzo De Rosa (art director), R. Rossi, S. Viapiana Pre press and printing Àncora srl, via B.Crespi 30, 20159 Milano (Italy) Supplement to ItaliaImballaggio, 10/2018 October Registered publication n. 555 Registro di Cancelleria del Tribunale di Milano, 22/10/94 ROC number 31149 Reproduction in whole or in part of the articles and illustrations published in this magazine is permitted with prior approval by the Management. The Management does not assume responsibility for the opinions expressed by the authors of the editorial and advertising texts. Pack-Media S.r.l.

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Report AGENDA

Ipack-IMA and MEAT-TECH 29 May - 1 June 2018, Milan (I) Organizers: Ipack-Ima Srl team in close collaboration with the two organisations participating in the joint venture, Ucima and Fiera Milano.

IPACK-IMA and MEAT-TECH: the reasons behind a success The recently concluded shows IPACK-IMA and MEAT-TECH marked the most successful editions in the history of the events, fully meeting exhibitors’ expectations and recording significant growth in all key indicators. he 1,503 exhibitors (9.6% more than in 2015) welcomed the large numbers of visitors arriving in Milan in a net exhibition space of more than 62,000 square metres, 11% larger than at the last edition of the show. Growth in numbers of non-Italian exhibitors was particularly significant (+17%). A total of 68,802 visitors arrived at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre during the four days of the show, an all-time record for the two events and more than double the number who attended in 2015.

The reversal of the two shows’ fortunes was underscored by the strong international attendance: a total of 18,577 international visitors from 146 countries, 27% of the total and two and a half times more than in 2015. More and more international The figures for countries of origin of visitors also confirm the international reach of the two events. Europe was the top area of residence of visitors, accounting for 57% of all international arrivals (particularly Germany, Switzerland, France and Spain), while one visitor out of every four came from Eastern Europe. Some 15% of int e r n a t i o n a l v i s i t o r s c a m e f ro m t h e Mediterranean region, indicating that the show is seen as a key international event for players in the region (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia were the best represented countries).

Events & Shows Taropak Packaging technology & logistics 1-4/10/2018 Poznan (PL) www.taropak.pl

Pet Day Conference 4/10/2018 Artimino, FI (I) www.gsiplastic.com

Pack Expo International Packaging technologies 14-17/10/2018 Chicago, Illinois (USA) www.packexpo.com

Luxe Pack Monaco Luxury packaging 1-3/10/2018 Montecarlo (MC) www.luxepack.com

Pacprocess Tehran Processing & Packaging 4-7/10/2018 Teheran (IR) www.pacprocess-tehran.com

Save Automation, instrumentation & sensors 17-18/10/2018 Verona (I) www.exposave.com

Tokyo Pack Packaging exhibition 2-5/10/2018 Tokyo (J) www.tokyo-pack.jp

Bimu Metal forming & metal cutting machines, robots, automation and auxiliary technologies 9-13/10/2018 Milano Rho (I) www.bimu.it

mcT Strumenti di Visione e Tracciabilità (Verona) Conference & exhibition 18/10/2018 Verona (I) www.eiomfiere.it/mct_visione_ tracciabilita

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China Brew & China Beverage Brew & beverage processing technology and equipment 23-26/10/2018 Shanghai (PRC) www.chinabrew-beverage.com Scanpack Packaging technology 23-26/10/2018 Göteborg (SV) www.scanpack.se Smau Information & communication technologies 23-25/10/2018 Milano City (I) www.smau.it

Drink technology India Beverage & food industry 24-26/10/2018 Mumbai (IND) www.drinktechnology-india.com Pacprocess Processing & packaging 24-26/10/2018 Mumbai (IND) www.pacprocess-india.com All in Print China Printing technology & equipment 24-28/10/2018 Shanghai (PRC) www.allinprint.com

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All4pack Emballage & Manutention. The global marketplace for packaging, processing, printing & handling 26-29/11/2018 Paris (F) www.all4pack.com FilmTech Japan Functional film industries 5-7/12/2018 Tokyo (J) www.filmtech.jp/en

Asia was the second largest continent in terms of visitor origins accounting for more than 20% of international attendees (China, India, Turkey and the Russian Federation were the best represented countries), followed by the Americas with around 10% (most significantly USA, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina). The success of the shows was also confirmed by web activity, with 600,000 views of the interactive catalogue and 870,000 visits to the event website. IPACK-IMA and MEATTECH have generated 2.45 million interactions on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter in the last three months. Allied in innovation This important result confirms the success of the plan to relaunch the shows carried out by the Ipack-Ima Srl team in close collaboration with the two organisations participating in the joint venture, Ucima and Fiera Milano, which made significant contributions in terms of organisation and professionalism. The fact that the large Italian machinery manufacturers belonging to Ucima had returned to the show together with other leading international companies in the sector helped to make the event even more interesting for visitors and further expanded the wide range

of product offerings, including process and packaging machinery, materials, end-of-line technologies, tracking, coding and labelling, industrial components and robotics. The exhibition layout proved very popular amongst exhibitors and visitors, with the halls organised mainly according to business communities and not - as is normally the case in exhibitions in the sector - just by the technologies on display. The aim was to make visiting the show easier for professional buyers who are keen to minimise the time they spend at trade fairs. Another major factor behind the success of the exhibitions was the joint scheduling with the other industry shows in The Innovation Alliance. The events Plast, Print4All, Intralogistica Italia, IPACK-IMA and MEATTECH were all part of a single exhibition project attended by 150,110 visitors, including 105,770 buyers, and showcasing innovation and technologies for the world of plastic and rubber processing, processing & packaging, converting and printing, and internal logistics.

Highly-functional material world Materials & processing equipment 5-7/12/2018 Tokyo (J) www.material-expo.jp/en Plast Eurasia Istanbul Plastics industry 5-8/12/2018 Istanbul (TR) www.plasteurasia.com MarcabyBolognaFiere Private label conference & exhibition 16-17/1/2019 Bologna (I) www.marca.bolognafiere.it Pack Africa Packing, packaging, printing and food processing industry fair 19-21/1/2019 Cairo (EG) www.packafrica.org Paperworld Office & stationery 26-29/1/2019 Frankfurt am Main (D) www.paperworld.messefrankfurt.com ProSweets Cologne Confectionary industry 27-30/1/2019 Cologne (D) www.prosweets.com Upakovka Processing, packaging & printing 29/1-1/2/2019 Moscow (RUS) www.upakovka-tradefair.com

Food pex Processing & packaging 24-26/10/2018 Mumbai (IND) www.foodpex-india.com Eurasia Packaging Istanbul Packaging industry 31/10-3/11/2018 Istanbul (TR) www.packagingfair.com Intervitis Interfructa Hortitechnica Technology for wine, juice and special crops 4-6/11/2018 Stuttgart (D) www.messe-stuttgart.de

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Ecomondo Materials and energy recovery & sustainable development 6-9/11/2018 Rimini (I) www.ecomondo.com

Cosmopack Asia Cosmetics & perfumery packaging/ machinery & contract manufacturer 13-15/11/2018 Hong Kong (PRC) www.cosmoprof-asia.com

Cosmofood Food, beverage and technology 10-13/11/2018 Vicenza (I) www.cosmofood.it

Cosmoprof Asia Cosmetics & perfumery industry 14-16/11/2018 Hong Kong (PRC) www.cosmoprof-asia.com

Brau Beviale Beverage technology 13-15/11/2018 Nürnberg (D) www.braubeviale.de

InPrint Innovation in print technology 20-22/11/2018 Milano (I) www.inprintshow.com

Anufood China China’s food market 21-23/11/2018 Beijing (RC) www.anufoodchina.com Flexo Day 2018 Flexo technical day 21/11/2018 Bologna (I) www.atif.it Labelexpo India Label, product decoration & converting 22-25/11/2018 New Delhi (IND) www.labelexpo-india.com

Interplastica Plastic & rubber 29/1-1/2/2019 Moscow (RUS) www.interplastica.de Cosme Tokyo - Cosme Tech International cosmetics trade fair 30/1-1/2/2019 Tokyo (J) www.cosmetokyo.jp/en/ www.cosme-i.jp/en/ PCD + ADF Packaging for perfume, cosmetics & design + Aerosol & dispensing forum 30-31/1/2019 Paris (F) www.pcd-congress.com www.aerosol-forum.com

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Pharmintech 2019 10-12 April 2019, Bologna (I) Organizers: Pharmintech Srl (Milan); Organizing Secretariat: BolognaFiere Cosmoprof Spa.

LIFE SCIENCE 4.0 at Pharmintech Life Science industry represents an Italian excellence: Italy is one of the leading pharmaceutical producers in the European Union, thanks to investments in innovation of the entire supply chain. Pharmintech, the event organized by BolognaFiere and dedicated to the pharmaceutical, nutritional, cosmeceutical and biotech industry, will be back in Bologna (Italy) in 2019, from 10 to 12 April, focusing on what’s new for the supply chain and on the interaction with new technologies.

he Italian pharmaceutical industry continues to grow, and in 2018 it is preparing to overcome the rates of German production for the leadership in Europe for the production of pharmaceutical products. According to data recently released by Farmindustria, growth by 3% on production, 12% of export and 2.3% in terms of employment is being registered. In Europe, the cornerstone of global pharmaceutical production together with the United States and Japan, Italy accounts for 26% in terms of production and 19% for what concerns the market. Farmindustria states that the Italian pharmaceutical production has reached a value up to 30 billion euros, 44 when considering also related industries, with 2.7 billion euros invested in production, research and development, for activities with a high level of innovation. From 2010 to 2017, industrial production grew by 13%, exports by 52%, the productivity index by 19%.

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New technologies such as IoT, cybernetics, augmented and virtual reality, require the management of huge amounts of data, through the interaction between new information systems on one side, and machines, equipment, instruments and medical devices on the other, calling companies to think about new business models. From a research carried out by Farmindustria, it emerges that the data generated every day by measuring, transmitting and disseminating biometric and biomedical information amount to 2.5 million terabytes.

The excellence of the Life Science sector highlighted by these data is closely related to the high quality and technological know-how of the Italian manufacturing industries of the entire system: a trade show like Pharmintech in Italy, therefore, is the right occasion to give visibility to the entire sector and to its production excellence, representing the best of process technologies, packaging, laboratory instruments, packaging, components and the best digital and automation solutions applied to the sector, from IoT - Internet of Things to data governance. Nowadays, in every segment of Life Science, science and technology are in strict conjunction: the partnership between pharmaceutical, biotech, nutritional and cosmeceutical companies on the one side, and companies specialized in artificial intelligence on the other, is leading to a real revolution that leads to the concept of ‘Life Science 4.0’, a natural evolution of the phenomenon that experts have called “Pharma 4.0”. Due to the increase in life expectancy, a series of autoimmune diseases, intolerances and cancers are emerging, that require more and more personalized drugs. The dialogue between genomics and Big Data, between pharma and ICT makes it possible to produce these drugs in a sustainable way. The “Pharma 4.0” revolution consists precisely in realizing what was not possible before.

AFI (the Italian Pharmaceutical Industry Association) has recently conducted a survey involving 200 professionals and companies in the pharmaceutical sector, to evaluate the development of a corporate attitude taking advantage of the opportunities generated by a new approach to data governance and its brand-new production steps. The scenario emerging from this survey shows how it is necessary to continue investing in this area to maintain the levels of development and growth of the sector, as well as the leadership reached at an international level in recent years. The lack of adequate data governance, in fact, risks compromising the qualitative level of drugs production and distribution, and consequently can constitute a real threat to the excellence of the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Taking as a starting point these data provided by AFI, Pharmintech wants to anticipate these phenomena, trying to create greater awareness on the part of the management of large pharmaceutical groups, which are investing in technologies for adequate management and data security. During the exhibition, these issues will be discussed with specific seminars and round tables, while the most advanced technological solutions for adapting the industry to the ongoing revolution will be exhibited by companies representing the international excellence of the pharmacy system.

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PACKAGING & MATERIALS Î NEWS

Bispenser: Easy, Secure, Practical and Ecological Bispenser by Tacom is innovative dosing system on carton. It combines the reliability of the classical reclosable dispenser with a dispenser with “incorporated sprinkler”. Alternative to traditional glass or plastic cylindrical spreaders for granular food products, Bispenser is an advanced, resealable, dosing system. The dispenser in special waterproof certified cardboard is a monomaterial pack (but it also exists in the bioplastics version).

It allows the package contents to be poured through the adjustable hole, depending on the granularity of the product and the desired flow. The side flaps control and direct the flow making Bispenser more efficient then traditional sprinklers. It fits for all products that require a dispenser equipped with sprinkler, like salt, sugar, sweeteners, flavourings, thickeners and seasonings.The nozzles can be recycled with the case or separated and sent for composting.

When an idea becomes glass Since the fifties the Zignago Vetro Group has been the undisputed protagonist of the Italian and international market for glass packaging. With a wide, versatile and diversified offer and a quality difficult to equal, the Group is present today in the cosmetics&perfumery and in the food&beverage sectors, recognized and established as a global reference brand. The wide range of products and the novelties of the standard collections remain the core business of the Group, evermore oriented towards enriching the quality and the efficiency of its own services. In the cosmetic sector, the Zignago Vetro Group is working to propose complete packaging solutions, in order to be able to satisfy “all-round” customer needs; this is the case of the Licata product, where the glass container is proposed together with the accessories (plate, capsule and tray).This, however, is not the only Group tendency; in fact, the company is also working to create a new line of green recycled glass cosmetic packaging, confirming its commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment.

“Marina”, the first dispenser with motor outside the bottle Taplast SpA devised a new range of pumps, which enable the delivery of a greater dose of product, but at a competitive cost and small footprint, while also providing a premium experience to the consumer. Marina is a dispenser that fits on all bottles with 28/410 necks.It is ideal for traditional and viscous liquids up to 10,000 cps for the food, household and personal care sector. Made of plastics and steel spring, the transfer of power unit from the outer cap onto the bottle enables a smaller pump, with a stroke length of 11 against the 25 mm currently on the market today.It is 20% lighter, made in 8 pieces instead of 11: compact to transport, it optimizes logistics.Marina allows consumers a premium experience thanks to the visual flow, meaning the possibility of seeing the liquid in the dispenser body and the suck back, which keeps the dispenser clean.

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Premium water and drinks Acqua Minerale San Benedetto - a leader of the non-alcoholic beverage market - presented its new creations for 2018 in on-the-go and premium restaurants.For discriminating consumers, always in search of exclusive products featuring unique quality, the concern offers the 33 cl format glass bottle of Antica Fonte della Salute Millennium Water, joining the 65 cl format. This water of extraordinary purity, originating from an ancient aquifer located 236 meters below ground in the village of Scorzè (Venice), as it slowly climbs the rocks acquires a nitrate value of less than 0.000001%. In addition to glass, this product is also available in 0.25 lt and 0.4 lt PET bottles. One more premium preview in the carbonated drinks category: Amor BIO, the new line designed for the horeca/bar channel. Made using products of organic farming, cane sugar and no added color or preservatives, it is available in orange and lemon flavors. The exclusive 18 cl format and elegant design target those who seek an experience with a special flavor.

Cryovac Optidure™ New generation of hi-tech bags by Sealed Air: available in two different structures, represent a complete solution for packaging food products subject to wear, combining sturdiness (also against punctures and abrasions) and low gauge.Multilayer and coextruded, these pouches, resistant to stress and with high heatshrink capability, are perfect for ensuring food safety and the reduction of food waste along the distribution chain. The OSB system avoids adhesion between stacked bags and favors high output while the sealability notably reduces leaks and consequent risk of contamination, even when the distribution chain is long, as in the case of exports.It is ideal for seasoned products (cold cuts, meats, cheese). Sustainability parameters: thin material, available in 75 and 95 μm (thickness). The high heat shrinkage, combined with a thin structure, attains levels of protection equal to thicker materials while minimizing environmental impact. As for image & design, it assures excellent luminosity and transparency deriving from the innovative composition of the structure. The valorization of the brand is obtained thanks to the pack’s bright, shiny appearance and print possibilities.

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Crisp Bag with tactile paint A metallized polypropylene laminate covered with tactile effect varnish; this is the innovation realized by SIT GROUP SpA for the customer Lorenz Snack World: a square bottom flexible pack with tactile paint application that gives the feel of wood, adding a unique feature to the packaging, able to communicate in one and the same time craftsmanship to a demanding target while allowing the product to stand out in its main mass market. Thanks to the rough surface, the innovative design conjures up a craft product with an aesthetic yield that communicates uniqueness and helps to make the product immediately recognizable on the shelf. The square bottomed bag also stands out from the classic “pillow bag” pack.

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ITALIAN DESIGN

Seven “Best Packaging” items featuring technical and technological innovation, without overlooking design quality and the environment: the results of the 61st edition of the contest promoted by the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio, this year in collaboration with Ipack-Ima 2018. Focus on the winners and the jury’s motivations.

Packaging Oscar 2018:

WHO WON

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his year’s success was also guaranteed because, beyond the results achieved by the individual companies, the contest organized by the Istituto Italiano Imballaggi remains a valid moment of encounter for the packaging sector. As ever the awards ceremony (which took place on June 30th during Ipack-Ima, partner of the event) was well orchestrated, featuring a professional informality we have become accustomed to, among other things benefiting from an evocative location: indeed the large foyer of the Fiera Milano service center, illuminated by Fucksas’ sail, welcomed a host of operators. The encounter was packed and the winners full of enthusiasm, drawn on by the actress Debora Villa who, with measured irony and a by now proven experience, marked out the various moments of the ceremony.

The proceedings were opened by the President of Ipack-Ima, Riccardo Cavanna, who reaffirmed his approval of the long and fruitful collaboration between the exhibition organization and the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio. The stage also saw the “debut” of the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio’s new president, Anna Paola Cavanna, who - smiling at the homonymy - summed up the highlights of her governance program for the 2016-2018 biennium: close-up on companies, with actions designed to bring entrepreneurs and management closer together, but with an eye to communication to all targets, in particular the consumers. President Cavanna also closed the event, re-launching the historic alliance of the Istituto with Italy’s National Packaging Consortium Conai, that will be co-organizer of the 2019 contest, the sixth to be dedicated to the environment.

As per regulation, the benefits that the new packaging solution were seen to have, while performing the same functions as the solutions currently existing on the market, were taken into account. The reference market was also considered, evaluating the maturity or level of growth and development, focusing on the real needs expressed by the sector in which the solution was used. Of particular interest were the packaging solutions realized with new materials, the result of technical research, and the innovative solutions that allow energy saving, the optimisation of the production cycle, production costs and times. Similarly the focus was on solutions that prevent waste and increase product shelf life, in other words, smart packaging, and what is best suited to the needs of emerging markets, in particular vending and e-commerce.

The motivations behind the choice. The evaluation criteria adopted by the Jury, called to examine the 19 products in the running, were set out by Maurizio Boccacci Mariani, Full Professor of La Sapienza, who presided over the 2018 edition, with a focus on technical and technological innovation. Î

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ITALIAN DESIGN

While reiterating that the competing 19 products were described in the June issue of ItaliaImballaggio, below we restate the motivations expressed by the jury for the 4 Best Packaging items for 2018 in terms of technical and technological innovation, plus the awards for the 3 special categories (Quality Design, sponsored by Polytechnic of Milan and Brera Design District - Environment, sponsored by Conai - “Over All” by the Jury).

Technical and technological innovation CHIMAR SPA. Spylog, packaging becomes “Smart” Motivation. System with a high technological content and at the same time user friendly, for a smart logistics. A simple component, suitable for any packaging item, enables an intelligent and timely monitoring of the product being shipped. With the advantage of being universal.

GOGLIO LUIGI. Gro-Key, the new system for fresh products Motivation. A forwardlooking concept, which perfectly interprets current food trends: gourmet recipes, but on the go. The solution offers a high level of technical innovation in its airtight, snap-to closure and in the opening system automatically generated by cooking.

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PET ENGINEERING SRL. FonteVita: redefining Premiumness Motivation. A very impressive aesthetic result, made with PET to simulate the appearance glass. Particularly effective design of the shape, the nuance and the lateral grooves, the realization of which required investments in research and innovation.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER. Safe transportation with Compack Wine Motivation. The award was given for innovation in functionality, in a delicate sector such as wine and with specific customer needs in terms of transport. The material, although mature, offers a beautiful aesthetic appeal and is environmentally friendly.

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Over All of the Jury Quality Design FERRERO GROUP. Nutella Unica, the packaging born out of an algorithm Motivation. The award went to the project as a whole, which adds innovation in printing technology to a marketing and communication project focused on the packaging and its uniqueness.

ADERCARTA SPA. Pure Nature, transparent paper Motivation. The award went to the reinterpretation and updating of a vintage material with a view to serving the consumer, offering an interesting alternative, in economic, environmental, functional and image terms, featuring a biodegradable bag for fresh produce for use in the largescale retail trade.

Environment BTICINO SPA. Wrapeasy Universal Packaging Motivation. The system combines raw materials saving, logistics optimisation and ecodesign. The accuracy and completeness of the documentation provided for the evaluation gained a special mention.

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PACKAGING & MATERIALS Î NEWS

Shelf ready tray packaging 1Derbox® In cooperation with Ortomad (a company specialized in the cultivation of horticultural products), Gruppo Sada developed a patented shelf ready tray packaging, intended for the preparation of non processed and fully processed salads. It offers benefits throughout the supply chain, including the rationalization and 30% increase of shelf space.Made in corrugated cardboard, it can be worked with forming machines and thanks to special cutting elements a structure is created that can be torn and removed easily, ensuring excellent shelf visibility of the product. Sustainability criteria: monomaterial, 100% recyclable; it allows an up to 21% increase of pieces transported on trucks, representing a saving of 102 g of CO2 equivalent per km per pack.The “vertical” and “all-in-one” logic of 1Derbox® and its structure enable an attractive, tidy shelf and immediate identification of the product by the operator who can position it quickly and conveniently.

Caffarel Pochette A history of passion, tradition and taste that begins in 1826: that of Caffarel, the Turin house of gianduia chocolates. The packaging for these sweets should be nothing less. Created by Industrialbox, which with integrity and dedication has developed a GZ paperboard pochette weighing 380 gr and featuring the classic yet festive colors of the historic candy maker, an ambassador of Made in Italy. Hot gold foil stamping with relief micro-incision on the same surface conveys a sense of prestige and elegance to the packaging, while the dark brown, effected by 5-color printing and opaque UV varnish, is used to evoke the delicious and unique products contained within. The pochette bears the traditional Piedmontese mask that is the origin of the name of Caffarel’s most celebrated product, created in 1865: the “Gianduiotto”.

The record of cold printing

Luxoro presents the latest finishing solutions developed by the Kurz Design Team, capable of making products and brands unique. Compared to previous versions, the new quality cold foil KPS - OP 093 brings significant improvements to the release capacity and, consequently, better coloring and coverage on printing applications, ensuring perfect results with all types of cold printing devices. Highly

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versatile foil, ensures excellent results both with subtle and refined designs and with more daring and less detailed graphics: the lower use of primers (up to 30% less than the market average) enables unprecedented and inimitable visual effects to be obtained.A high performance product, the KPS - OP 093 renders an extraordinary shine, facilitates immediate drying both with conventional and UV process, as well as enabling the tape test to be carried out immediately after printing and without waiting. Moreover, even more than in the past, it enables the reproduction of an innumerable amount of colors, as well as infinite shades and opacities, featuring maximum customization and with a quality that is unrivaled in the cold printing sector.

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FA C T S & F I G U R E S

Habits, figures and trends related to packaged food with a high service content. Insights on the Italian market and on the wide margins of development envisaged, which the packaging industry will be able to benefit from

From “ready dish” to convenience food By Barbara Iascone - Istituto Italiano Imballaggio

eady to eat foods, with or without a quick preparation: ready to use, therefore, or semi-prepared (only requiring heating for example) or again frozen and that still require cooking.Popular abroad for a long time, convenience foods are also becoming established on the Italian market, mainly in large retail outlets but also through delicatessens and, lastly, via online purchases that are increasing sharply. In Italy the phenomenon has established itself above all to replace the “usual sandwich” during the lunch break with a food considered healthier and tastier, and also cheaper when compared to lunch consumed at the restaurant.Abroad the phenomenon is even wider and also involves domestic habits: according to some analyses covering central and northern Europe, only in one house in three is cooking done every day. In recent times the use of ready meals has also been linked in some way to the economic crisis. This is the case, for example, in Germany, where the reduction in consumption has led people to more frequently replace restaurant dinners in favor of important quantities of ready-made or more often semi-ready meals to be consumed at home.

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Table 1 - Convenience food: market segmentation. Values in t/000, 2017. First courses (1) Fresh cut convenience produce Fresh fish products (2) Frozen foods (3) Other Total

10.118 1.607 169 121 632 12.647

80% 12,7% 1,3% 1,0% 5% 100%

(1) Including frozen first courses; (2) Excluding Sushi; (3) Frozen ready meals excluding first courses Source: Banca Dati Istituto Italiano Imballaggio

In Italy: an expanding phenomenon The most significant target for convenience food is still that of singles, although, in the case of “ready to eat”, one should consider the “curiosity factor”, especially with regard to ethnic foods, difficult to prepare but now widely available also in Italy. Suffice it to say that in 2017 sushi consumption alone increased by almost 50%.The range of convenience products is wide and diversified (from appetizers to desserts). Like any new growing market, it shows double-digit growth rates: in 2017 in Italy growth in volume should be around 12%, which becomes 15% if we look at the trend in value.As often happens in terms of food, in Italy the market for ready meals has characteristics all of its own: in this the Italians do not deny themselves and demand high quality, a wide variety - that respects and reflects the habits of the Mediterranean diet - and healthy foods. One should consider that according to the Nomisma study “International trends in the fresh cut convenience produce market”, Italy is the European Union country with the highest per capita consumption of fresh cut produce (washed and cut fruit and vegetables): 1.6 kg per year (just under 3% of total vegetable sales) versus 1.4 kg in the UK and 0.5 kg in Germany.In Italy in 2017 12,647 t/000 of convenience products were packaged, with 80% attributable to first courses including frozen foods, ethnic first courses and soups. 12.7% is accounted for by fresh cut convenience fruit and vegetables (salads, fruit salads, cooked vegetables, etc.). Fresh fish products include both starters and main courses - sushi is not included among this listing - and account for 1.3%. The frozen food listing (1%) includes pizzas, while the “other” listing (5% of the entire convenience food range) includes various meat-based preparations (veal in tunafish sauce, meatballs, various stews, etc.), savory pies, sushi and desserts.

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The right packaging Given that these foods are high in service content, their packaging has to be likewise (the food must be stored in an optimal way, respecting the organoleptic qualities and shelf life, which can go from one day to several months, as in case of deep-frozen products).Analysing the Istituto Italiano Imballaggi database, it is clear that in this market area, in 2017, about 473,000 tons of primary packaging were produced. If we add secondary packaging, or carton boxes used mainly in the frozen area, the figure reaches 480,000 tons. As for the packaging in direct contact with the product, it is totally made out of plastic. The typologies used are in fact the trays in PET and/or polystyrene (85%) and the pouches and trays in flexible polylaminate (15%). The total packaging used for packaging products in the convenience food sector (trays, bags and pouches) accounts for some 34% of total plastic packaging used in the food sector (excluding beverages). • Trays. They are mostly made of PET, but we also find trays in laminated converter flexible materials: intended for various types of products, they have the characteristic of being printable and have a thickness of not more than 0.2 mm.• Pouches. They are made in laminated converter flexible materials and are used to package fresh cut convenience fruit and vegetables. • Closures. Used on the trays of ready dishes, they are made 90% in laminated converter flexible film and are heat-sealed to the tray. They enable the storage of products with a shelf life of more than 48 hours and all foods packaged in modified atmosphere.In all other cases a plastic film or a lid of the same material as the tray can be used.

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PACKAGING & MATERIALS Î NEWS

With Granarolo G+, less sugar Produced with 100% Italian milk, the product is already available both at the refrigerated counter and on the long-life UHT shelf: Granarolo G is the first and only “milk drink” in Italy with 30% less sugar than milk. This result is obtained thanks to an innovative filtration technology that reduces sugars without altering the fat, protein, vitamins and mineral content and thus keeping all the nutritional elements

unaltered. Also lactose-free (<0.01%), the complete line of “functional” solutions, comprising 2 high-temperature pasteurized refrigerated references, to be found on the environmental shelf, both in the 1 litre format. The long-life functional references on the environmental shelf in the half-litre format are proposed in three distinct formulations: one with magnesium, vitamin B6 and B12; one with fibre and source of vitamins A and D3, one with omega3 (EPA and DHA)..

Single-dose with built-in applicator The Lameplast single-dose becomes even smarter: not only does it combine practicality, security and the right amount of product, but it also acquires an especially designed applicator and comes in different variants (simple and smooth, with brush, sponge or with irregular and massaging surface...) to thus to favour the correct application of a liquid, gel or cream. To guarantee quality, the single-dose is made in one step and the applicator is immediately inserted into the container, thus eliminating the risk of loss of product and keeping it sterile until opening. The single-dose with applicator has a cap with a high fin, that can accommodate a label with the product information as required by law. A Data Matrix or QR Code can in fact be inserted, in accordance with European and American anticounterfeiting (EU FMD and US DSCSA) standards, which will shortly come into force. Single or in strips, the Lameplast single dose can be used in the medical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, veterinary and cosmetic fields and, thanks to the knowhow of the Modena based company, can be produced with various plastic materials guaranteeing high chemical resistance, or with bio-based materials.

Pusterla 1880: growing in the luxury segment With the acquisition of 51% of the capital of the company Virojanglor by Pusterla 1880 a group has been created that is positioned among the leaders in secondary luxury packaging. The turnover of the new company, made entirely in the world of high-end products, in particular in the wines & spirits and perfumery & cosmetics sectors, will reach €100 million in 2018. The project is based on the cross collaboration of leading technological production plants in their respective sectors, covering a complete range of packaging materials, namely cases and boxes covered in cardboard, complex cardboard boxes assembled manually, boxes in metal, PU, wood and multi material, as well as all the components of thermoforming and injected plastic. The complementarity of the industrial models and the convergence of medium-term strategic visions will allow the Group to benefit as quickly as possible from the commercial and operational synergies underlying the project, creating a European company able to offer customers complete and complex solutions, including the packaging of the finished product and the related logistic service.

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Molecule 90-60-90 The first 100% certified Italian cola now also has its glass cladding: thanks to Verallia whose task, in the Molecola project, went beyond the provision of the glass version of the bottle for the Ho.Re.Ca channel, adapting their production processes to a creative idea developed for another material (PET). The real mission entrusted to Verallia was to translate and apply to glass a design which gives life to a totally new Italian style icon, perfectly in line with the beverage created by entrepreneur Francesco Bianco who, for the cola inspired by an ancient Piedmontese recipe from the late 1800s, only wanted national ingredients mixed with the coded knowledge of Italian tradition. The elegance of the bottle is enhanced by its sinuous shape and by the proportions of the same, modelled according to the mythical post-war feminine beauty standards (hence the name, Molecule 90-60-90), but also from the precious weft on the glass, which stresses the tailor made nature of the product, with the bottle that features as an elegant piece of bespoke tailoring.

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Global Packaging Trends

Flexible plastic and PET bottles in

pole position by 2020 ottled water will grow the most by volume by 2020 (+55 billion units) of all packaged products. These increases will be concentrated primarily in 5 regions: Asia Pacific (+46.7%), Western Europe (+10%), North America (+12.3%), Eastern Europe (+2.3%) and Middle East & Africa (+6%), driving the production of PET bottles, which take second place in the rankings, predicted at an increase of 5% (equivalent to a volume increase of 67 billion units). First place will be taken by flexible plastic, which is predicted to register the best performance by volume above all in the Asia Pacific region (+92 billion units), Western Europe and

Middle East & Africa, both at +12 billion units. These are some of the figures presented in Global Packaging Trends 2017, run by Euromonitor International in collaboration with the major international industrial associations (APPMA, PPMA, PMMI and UCIMA), which examines the opportunities for global growth in packaging for the period 2015-2020. The survey also analyses the major trends in 80 world economies, and predicts increased awareness of wellness issues among consumers along with a strong demand for recycling and environmental sustainability in mature markets, and also highlights the impact of macro-economic factors on the choice of packaging.

NOTE Global Packaging Trends, run by Euromonitor International in collaboration with the major international industrial associations (APPMA, PPMA, PMMI and UCIMA)

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GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Globally, flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type However, pack types such as brick liquid cartons and PET bottles will register the highest growth rates Top 10 Pack Types in World by 2014 Total Volume

Other

2014 Volume Share of Top 10 Pack Types in World

HDPE Bottles HDPE Bottles, 2%

Brick Liquid Cartons

Other, 12%

Brick Liquid Cartons, 3%

Flexible Plastic, 29%

Flexible Paper Of the top 10 pack types, PET bottles will experience one of the largest forecast volume growth rates, with a CAGR of 4.7%

Thin Wall Plastic Containers Metal Beverage Cans Flexible Aluminium/Paper

Flexible Paper, 4% Thin Wall Plastic Containers, 5% Metal Beverage Cans, 7% PET Bottles, 12%

Flexible Aluminium/Paper, 7%

Folding Cartons

Folding Cartons, 9%

Glass Bottles

Glass Bottles, 10%

PET Bottles Flexible Plastic 0

Total 2014 Volume

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Total 2019 Volume

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GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Bottled water will see the largest unit growth in three regions

Flexible plastic will see largest absolute volume gains in 5 of 6 regions

Asia Pacific will account for 70% of global absolute volume growth in bottled water from 2014 - 2019

PET bottles, with global forecast grow th of 4.7%, appear in the top three pack types in nearly every region Top Pack Types by Absolute Volume Growth by Region (in billions of units)

Top Categories of Absolute Volume Growth by Region Bottled Water

Bottled Water

North America is the only region where flexible plastic is not the top pack type by absolute volume growth

11 6

+ 5.2

+ 55.6

147

+ 6.2

98 3 37

billion units

billion units Flexible Plastic

Asia Pacific

Western Europe

Beer

North America

Carbonates

+ 11.6

+ 3.1

+ 5.8

billion units

Eastern Europe

Middle East & Africa

Metal Beverage Cans

Flexible Plastic

PET Bottles

Thin Wall Plastic Conts.

PET Bottles

Western Europe

Glass Bottles

Thin Wall Plastic Conts.

North America

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Flexible Plastic

Latin America

PET Bottles

Asia Pacific

PET Bottles

Glass Bottles

Latin America

Flexible Plastic

Glass Bottles

PET Bottles

Eastern Europe

Flexible Plastic Folding Cartons Metal Beverage Cans

Middle East & Africa

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Eastern Europe: slowdowns, with positive notes for plastics According to the study, macroeconomic and political turbulence should slow down growth in key Eastern European markets. The growth estimated by 2020 is in fact just 1.2%, for 279 millions in value. The use of sustainable packaging and of cheaper materials such as plastic (stand-up pouches first and foremost), driven by the consumption of the middle class and residents in urban centers is expected to increase. PET bottles will grow at a CAGR of 2.2%, reaching around 4 billion units sold by 2020, while glass bottles will be the preferred packaging for premium food and beverages. Among the product categories, energy drinks will have the highest growth (+6.1%), especially in Hungary and Poland. In addition to thin walled plastic containers, which will reach +2.6% in 2020, the food market will be driven by flexible film (155 billion units sold in 2015). The Beauty and Personal Care sector (8.7 billion units in 2015) will grow more slowly, with cardboard packaging leading the way, followed by glass packaging (+3%). The Home Care sector (4.4 billion units in 2015) will generate low volumes, due to weak economic conditions. Middle East and Africa: up by +5.3% The Middle East market is estimated to grow by 5.3% to 211 billion. An acceleration of flexible packaging is expected (CAGR 5.7%), which will replace traditional packaging. Thin-walled plastic containers (+7.8%) and PET bottles (+6.6%) also showed strong growth, while glass bottles will see smaller increases of +2.2%. In the period forecast, the most attractive product category for consumers will be cookies, with sales that, by 2020, will add 750 million packs to the 2.2 billion units sold in 2015. The food segment (86.1 billion units in 2015), in addition to driving the growth of thin-wall plastic containers (+7%) thanks to the increased consumption of yoghurt and milk, will see a surge in the stand-up pouches (+11.5%), while in the beverage segment (68.5 billion units in 2015) there will be a 4.7% increase in packaged products, driven in particular by PET bottles (+9.4%) and metal cans. The Beauty and Personal Care sector (5 billion units in 2015) will put in a good showing, with a CAGR of 6% forecast between 2015 and 2020, with flexible packaging leading the way at +7%, followed by cardboard packs (+6%). The pet food market (282 million euros in 2015) remains marginal, where the aluminium/plastic bags will be replaced by cheaper tins. Home Care (3.4 billion products sold in 2015) is expected to grow by 2020 (4% CAGR), driven by flexible plastics (+5%) and recyclable containers.

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GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS: EASTERN EUROPE

Flexible plastic growth slowerthan total packaging growth Of the top three pack types, glass bottles are the only growing pack type with a forecast CAGR of 1.9% Volume share ofpack types in Eastern Europe, 2014

Other, 24% Flexible Plastic, 31%

Thin Wall Plastic Containers, 5% PET Bottles, 9%

Folding Cartons, 11%

Flexible Aluminium/ Glass Bottles, Paper, 9% 11%

Volume in billions of units

Total 2014 market size

362

Total 2019 market size

383

Forecast CAGR (2014-2019)

1.1%

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Latin America grows by 1.8% Compared to 456.2 billion packaged products in 2015, 500 billion units will be reached in 2020 (+1.8%). The flexible packaging, which in the years of crisis was prevalent, will continue its development trend driven by the demand for multipacks and economical products. Due to the reduced spending power of the population, small packs will also increase. In the period of forecast 2015-2020, PET bot-

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GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS: MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS: LATIN AMERICA

Flexible plastic represents a quarter of the region’s pack type

Flexible plastic and glass bottles retain top market shares

Following more than 10% value share behind are folding cartons and glass bottles

But PET bottles and metal beverage cans are forecasted to gain significant volume market share

Volume share of pack types in Middle East & Africa, 2014

Volume share of pack types in Latin America, 2014

Other 21.3%

Other 23%

Flexible Plastic 27.0%

Thin Wall Plastic Containers 5.5% Flexible Aluminium/P Folding aper Cartons 7.0% 13.0% Metal Beverage Cans Glass Bottles 7.7% PET Bottles 9.9% 8.7%

Volume in billions of units

Flexible Plastic 28%

HDPE Bottles 4% Flexible Paper 5% Folding Cartons Metal 6% Beverage Cans 8%

Glass Bottles 14% PET Bottles 12%

Volume in billions of units

Total 2014 market size

167

Total 2014 market size

508

Total 2019 market size

215

Total 2019 market size

582

Forecast CAGR (2014-2019)

5.3%

tles will nevertheless produce the most consistent growth, with bottled water at +5.3%. In the food segment (219.9 billion units sold in 2015), the flexible plastic film will drive the market, reaching 2.5 billion units, thanks above all to the greater consumption of salted snacks. The use of cardboard bricks (CAGR +2.5%) and small plastic containers (1.6 billion units) is also expected to increase thanks, respectively, to the greater consumption of dairy products and yoghurt.

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Forecast CAGR (2014-2019)

2.8%

In the beauty and personal care sector (24.9 billion units in 2015), spray cans will grow at an estimated CAGR of 6% while plastic pouches at 13.3%. The pet food market (11.2 billion products sold in 2015) will be driven by products made of flexible aluminium and plastic bags, with an estimated growth of 10% in the forecast period. Finally, in the field of Home Care (11.6 billion in 2015), PET bottles (+3%) followed by HDPE bottles (+1%) will make up the lion’s share.

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I N D U S T RY

The merger between All4Labels and Nuceria was completed in record time. Four months were enough to put together a global packaging group of over 500 million in turnover, 29 production plants and 3,000 employees, which aims to have its say on the international markets. Keystone of the operation: the sharing of values by the protagonists, all with a clear entrepreneurial identity and a common vision. A question and answer session with Guido Iannone, general manager of Nuceria Group, and now also Vice-President Sales & Business Development of the group ... who speaks to us between the lines of the difference between courage and recklessness.

Nuceria:

growth and continuity By Stefano Lavorini

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From the left Î Guido Iannone (VicePresident Sales & Business Development All4Labels Group) and Antonio Iannone (CEO Nuceria Group).

f we want everything to remain as it is, everything must c h a n g e” w r o t e G i u s e p p e Tomasi di Lampedusa in Il Gattopardo. Is there anything of this paradox in what you have achieved? Everything stems from the desire to aim for something that projects our industrial reality into another dimension... A carefully conceived and programmed “quantum” leap, that we all faced with enthusiasm and determination. In fact, a true and proper merger between two important concerns has been completed: Nuceria, benchmark in Italy in the field of labeling and integrated packaging and All4Labels, among the prime global packaging groups. For our part, consistent with our vocation for change, at the very time of our greatest growth (in 2017 Nuceria’s revenues amounted to € 65.5 million, Ed.) we once again chose to be disruptive and innovative: we have therefore reinvented our business model to respond to the demands of a global market that requires proximity, that is made up of multiplant concerns, but with local cultural roots. We are convinced that today there is only one way of doing business and that is to as quickly as possible implement projects to acquire new market shares, and diversify and expand one’s product portfolio.

What advantages have you gained? Becoming part of a larger family, which shares with us the passion for the development of packaging solutions designed for new and more sustainable ways of consumption, allows us to expand our know-how and consolidate our relations with our customers. This means ensuring a longer and more solid timespan for our companies, also thanks to the process of world wide diversification. Hence at the basis of all this lies the strong sharing of an industrial project, designed in the interest of our partners, our companies and our employees.

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How did you get to make the merger with All4Labels? Decisive the fact that All4Labels was born from the merging of three companies - Rako, X-label and Baumgarten: all family businesses, with a strong identity and a leader in their respective markets, who decided to come together to offer a better service to their customers and explore new business opportunities. The reason why we became part of this group is because it was built on the respect and strengthening of the different identities. Hence at the basis of the operation there is the common belief in the “value of entrepreneurship”, so that the individual realities are able to continue to guarantee their customers commitment, closeness, empathy, listening and speed. And indeed if the operation took place in such a short time it is because there is a combination of ideals, of values, approaches, entrepreneurial styles and managerial skills. At the basis of our success, is the fact that for some time we have embarked on a path of managerialisation in continuity with our roots and our Italian character. With this in mind, the merger has accelerated the process, because we have grafted our resources, skills and knowledge onto an already efficient model.

What changes in organizational terms? Technically, the merger was carried out through a share exchange, which makes the Iannone family shareholder of the group and that keeps it in charge of the activities in Italy, taking on additional responsibilities within the new globalized structure. All members of the Nuceria team are called upon to contribute to the common growth, taking on global challenges: My father Antonio continues to be the CEO of Nuceria Group and my sister Paola, while maintaining her role as head of sales for the paper converting division, has joined the group’s marketing board. For my part, I am honored to be part of the All4Labels shareholders board, representing the family, as well as the group’s Global Management Board as vice-president, heading one of the global sales business units.

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Will your growth be focused on multinational players? Ours is a project of all-round growth. Safe to say the merger meets the needs of multinationals, but the goal is also that of wishing to offer all our customers greater competitiveness. We will therefore strive to allow local market to grow, which will benefit from some concrete competitive advantages of the group’s overall activities, developing the Italian structure.

What qualitative and quantitative goals have you set yourselves? The speed of change is fundamental and we aim to reach 1 billion turnover in 5 years, both through organic growth in all regions of the world and through new M&A operations. Strength and enthusiasm are the driving force behind this process of creating wealth and human value. What we like to think is that, thanks to the new structure, we can aspire to leave a mark on our industry, rewriting the rules of the game. And indeed, internationalization has always been the priority for us: Our Milan facilities represented a first step to establish our presence in Europe. However having facilities in Italy alone was not enough seen as an international company. Now Nuceria is part of a large group with 29 plants throughout the world, a turnover of over 500 million euros and 3,000 employees. A totally different ballgame.

After the merger, in terms of your offer, have you identified overlapping areas? The All4Labels group makes about 75% in the self-adhesive label market and 25% in the flexible packaging market, an area in which we were already planning significant investments thanks to the mini-bonds issued in January. Indeed in our Nocera plant the flexible division is coming into being, with wideweb printing machines. Hence the entry of Nuceria into the group brings an additional capacity of proven value. Things are different as far as the folding division is concerned in terms of converting, which for the group translates into a diversification of the offer. It is certainly a further element of synergistic positivity, so much so that already in these months the cross-selling effect on All4Labels customers is having positive repercussions. The group strongly believes in the “one stop shop”, and for this reason we will invest even more in the flexible and folding sectors in the coming years. In short, we have nothing to be afraid of, only a great desire to get down and do things.

Ultimately, in the light of events, what distinguishes courage from recklessness? Strength of spirit and determination in facing risks and sacrifices, with awareness and a sense of responsibility towards ourselves and others... This is what courage is for us, which is quite another thing from making rash, unpondered choices. We are certainly not “sleepwalkers on a ledge” and the sense of the entire operation lies in a care for planning that has always featured in our entrepreneurial approach. Certainly it was not our first courageous choice. Courage and lucid madness belong to our DNA and have always characterized the most important phases of our growth. Being able to see what others do not see. This is what I learned from my father Antonio, who not only founded Nuceria but who once again acted as a great visionary, and by driving change, opend the way to the future.

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INDUSTRY & MANAGEMENT Î NEWS

Arol and Tirelli: partnership agreed upon Arol, world reference in the design and production of capsuling and capping systems, on April 27, 2018 signed a partnership with Tirelli Srl, which designs and produces filling, closing and labeling systems, mainly for the cosmetics industry. The partnership confirms the industrial project and the growth strategy of the Arol Group, with the aim of expanding its offer, integrating it with machines for primary packaging with high technological content, which guarantee high quality standards, aimed at safeguarding the final consumer. FT System and Lpro, specialists in non-destructive inspection and control systems, both in line and in the laboratory, are already part of the Arol group, along with Unimac-Gherri, which produces linear cappers and fillers for glass food containers with twist-off capsules. Thus, alongside its competences in the soft drinks, mineral water, wine, spirits and food sectors - for which more than 750 closure systems and more than 500 inspection and control systems are designed each year - as of today the great experience of Tirelli enters into the world of cosmetics. The Arol Group can now count on more than 750 specialists in its 5 Italian production sites and in the 14 operational locations on 4 continents, which serve a base of over 31,400 installed machine

ISO/TC 313 Packaging Machinery Group The new international technical committee ISO/TC 313 Packaging Machinery has been set up under Italian chairmanship. Ucima and the global packaging machinery industry are at the centre of a major new development in the field of international technical standards. In April this year, the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) approved the proposal from Italy to set up ISO/TC 313 Packaging Machinery, a new international technical committee that will be responsible for drawing up standards for packaging plant and machinery with particular reference to aspects of safety, design and efficiency. This decision further confirms the leadership of Italian packaging machinery manufacturers, an industry that generates 80% of its revenues from exports and controls a very large share of the global market. As the architect and promoter of the new Technical

Committee, Italy has been assigned the international secretariat for regulatory work involving all countries that are major producers or users of packaging technology. Andrea Malagoli, CEO of IMA (photo) has been appointed Chairman of ISO/TC 313 Packaging Machinery after being nominated by the Board of Ucima, of which he is Vice Chairman. Born in 1965, Malagoli has a degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Modena and is a member of the Vacchi family, the majority shareholder of the IMA Group. The creation of the new Technical Committee will bring considerable benefits for companies operating in the industry. Unified standards will now apply worldwide and not just in Europe, resolving the sectoral conflict between European, American and other countries’ standards.

ROBOPAC, ONE GLOBAL COMPANY Internationalization, a local-for-local approach, strategic buy-ups: the growth of Robopac, which in recent years has implemented a series of actions as part of a highly ambitious development plan, continues. An entrepreneurial line devised by the Aureli family and achieved with the precious contribution of the company’s management, that sets itself the goal of becoming the global reference for the supply of end-of-line machinery and combined solutions for packaging. The agreement with Ocme, a historic Parma based company finalised in May 2017, should be read in this light: operating as a system by pooling one’s strongpoints, adding experience and expertise and attaining the required critical mass in order to better control the global market. Robopac and Ocme today have a total turnover of over 300 million euros, 1,400 employees (75% of which in Italy and 25% in the rest of the world), with the sale of more than 25,000 packaging and wrapping installations to their credit, 16 international offices, 9 production plants in Italy, Brazil, USA and China and more than 200 post sales assistance field engineers spread throughout the world.

As of last June Sotemapack, with a thirty-year history behind it, has also become part of the Robopac world: a new partnership that reinforces the range of solutions available to customers. Sotemapack - whose main shareholder is the De Martis family - has a turnover of around 10 million euros. As with Ocme’s Gatteschi family, here too the two families found a tally in terms of values, constituting a joint-venture. Robopac has become majority shareholder, while considering its partner’s contribution in terms of technological and commercial innovation as fundamental. Lastly, at the beginning of the year Sacmi also chose Robopac as a partner to improve its end-of-line technological offer: in particular Sacmi Packaging solutions for various sectors such as Tissue, Food, Home and Personal Care and Beverage (end-of-line automations and handling of the finished product) have passed under the control and management of Robopac.

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ITALIAN MARKET

The industry at the t The signs revealed showing a good run of the packaging and food processing sector are consolidating, thanks to the reinforcement of the growth dynamic across the entire sector (suppliers of technology, materials and services associated with activities of processing and packaging food and other products, and the users of these products and services). Bolstered hence by the figures and by good expectations for the future, Italian operators in the materials and packaging and process machinery sector have created the 2018 edition of Ipack-Ima and Meat-Tech (Fiera Milano, Rho, 29 May- 1 June): a comprehensive event in terms of format and contents, also in virtue of the contiguity of the set of fairs that go to make up the bone structure of the Innovation Alliance (Print4All, Plast, Intralogistica Italia). To those who have chosen to show technology and skills live for the occasion, we asked them for the reasons behind their choice.

But we also asked them to more broadly reflect on the moment in time which we are experiencing, aiming at sharing an approach to entrepreneurship that, given the results of the most recent studies, still seems to be positive. We hence decided to repropose a “collective” reflection by way of a survey online focussed on “The industry at the time of Ipack-Ima”. We thank all those who took part in the undertaking, with which we wished to offer an updated scenario of the market and the general feelings as to the same. Once again we focused on the value of the tradition of Italian manufacturing, the good and concrete business administration, the contribution that research and technology offer for the success of a product, without obviously overlooking what it means to live and operate in a global market. By Luciana Guidotti

Food for thought, posed in the form of questions

With the aim of facilitating the reading of this article, we have summarized the trends expressed by the operators. As a complement, we propose a series of charts with aggregate data based on the answers and the technological information that were sent in to us to round off the survey “The Industry at the time of Ipack-Ima 2018 by ItaliaImballaggio”.

The value of a fair What does it mean to participate today in a fair like Ipack-Ima? Testify ones own vitality to the market (the important thing is being there) Introduce new products Consolidate existing relations Acquire new customers

Monitor the technological development of the sector

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n addition to being generally considered a good place to verify already consolidated relationships, only a minority of respondents said they had used the event to “study the competitors” and their development, as well as to embark on the search for possible distributors.

Contact distributors

What does it mean to participate today in a fair like Ipack-Ima? • Testify ones own vitality to the market (the important thing is being there) • Introduce new products • Consolidate existing relations • Acquire new customers • Contact distributors • Monitor the technological development of the sector.

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Optimization of manufacturing activities

Dimensional growth by external means (buy-ups)

Focus on the quality and certification of products and services

Contracts of business networks

Increase in sales on international markets

Delocalization of production

What strategies have you fielded to win the globalization game? • Development of new products with a view to Industry 4.0, sustainability, etc. • Investments in human resources and new professional skills • Expansion of the type of offer • Internal • Optimization of manufacturing activities • Focus on the quality and certification of products and services • Increase in sales on international markets • Productive and commercial partnerships • Qualification and articulation of customer services • Exploration of new commercial channels (e-commerce, etc.) • Redesign of the organizational model • Dimensional growth by external means (buy-ups) • Contracts of business networks • Delocalization of production

irst of all, a figure already registered in our previous surveys has been confirmed: Italians say they do not want to take production elsewhere. They continue to express a moderate interest in starting up business networks or growing externally, while about half of respondents believe it is important to grow internally. Hence, the great attention to research, decisive factor in qualifying both the offer of advanced technological products (preferably new) and services, which must always be more extensive and specific. It goes without saying, therefore, to develop here it is necessary to invest generously in human resources and new professional skills.

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The market: initial results and forecasts

In 2018 will your company be making buy-ups in the sector?

Have export trends in 2017 proven to be more dynamic compared to domestic demand?

Does you company plan to make partnership agreements (commercial, manufacturing, etc.) in 2018?

In 2018 will your company be taking on new people?

Have margins in 2017 improved?

To date, are orders higher than in the same period of 2017?

Will Ipack-Ima + Meat-Tech be a development driver for your business?

Will 2018 see a growth in turnover?

2017 balance sheet and forecasts • Has the turnover in 2017 increased compared to 2016? • Will 2018 see a growth in turnover? •Will Ipack-Ima + Meat-Tech be a development driver for your business? •To date, are orders higher than in the same period of 2017? •Have margins in 2017 improved? • In 2018 will your company be taking on new people? • Does you company plan to make partnership agreements (commercial, manufacturing, etc.) in 2018 ? • Have export trends in 2017 proven to be more dynamic compared to domestic demand? • In 2018 will your company be making buyups in the sector?

Has the turnover in 2017 increased compared to 2016?

2017 balance sheet and forecasts

ositive perceptions regarding the various indicators for almost all operators: not only has turnover in 2017 increased for 93% of respondents, but everybody believes that figures will improve further in 2018, thanks to orders that have already been taken and margins reconquered. And if the perception of Ipack-Ima as a growth driver has been confirmed by 92% of respondents, 42% of operators believe that internal market dynamics have expressed a better potential than exports. Good news also on the employment front, given that, for the current year, about 80% of the companies involved in the survey indicate they will be hiring more people. Finally, more than half of the responses indicate the possibility of entering into commercial and productive agreements and partnerships, while a minimal percentage express the intention of making buy-ups.

The competition Finally, the ritual question: what do you have to offer over and above your international competitors? (Multiple responses) 200 160 120 80

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c c o rd i n g t o o u r S u r v e y, Italians continue to be “masters” of customisation for 80% of respondents, a feature also bolstered by advanced technical knowledge: added values these, which continue to make the difference on the international market, where the “inexpensiveness” factor turns out to be less of a key issue. The “Italic” ability to establish lasting interpersonal relationships, which is also reflected in the care of the after-sales service (52.5%), and the value of the brand remain among the best assets of Italian companies.

The brand value

A cost-effective quality/price ratio

The “typical” nature of interpersonal relations

A high capacity to customize the offer

The strength of leading edge technological knowhow

Finally, the ritual question: what do you have to offer over and above your international competitors? (Multiple responses) • The brand value • The “typical” nature of interpersonal relations • the strength of leading edge technological knowhow • A cost-effective quality/price ratio • A high capacity to customize the offer • A superior level of post sales service

A superior level of post sales service

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Packaging machines

Growth in Italian Manufacturing Continues Turnover breakdown by “Client Sectors” in 2017

Summary 2017 and Vision 2018

ith a turnover that is still growing, reaching 7,190 billion euros in 2017 (+ 8.9% on 2016), the industrial group represented by Ucima (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association) confirms itself as one of the most dynamic sectors of the Italian capital goods sector. On the international markets it is neck and neck with Germany and cross-border sales are at 5.7 billion euros (79.1% of the total), an increase of 7.5%. The positive trend of the domestic market also continues, with a growth of 14.4%, exceeding 1.5 billion euros.

Food 30,2% Beverage 25,9% Pharmaceutical and Biomedical 16,1% Cosmetics & Personal Care 3,8% Chemical &Home Care 3,6% Other (Tissue, Tobacco, etc) 20,4%

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The main food sectors are food and beverage. The sector has registered a positive trade balance of 5.2 billion euros, up 7.1%: these results are generated by 634 companies that employ 32,227 people (+8.7% on 2016). «The Industry 4.0 programme enacted by Carlo Calenda, previous Minister for Economic Development, has been supporting sales of our technologies within Italy» says Enrico Aureli, President of UCIMA. «It has focussed attention on the technological advances

Forecasts. Despite the volatility of the markets and the variability of geo-political conditions in various areas of the world that make it difficult to make reliable predictions, Ucima President Enrico Aureli is confident that the sector can reasonably manage to maintain the growth trend registered last year. «The Centro Studi Ucima predicts that good performances will continue in Italy and in Europe and those of Asia and Africa will improve, with increases between 6 and 6.5% in the two-year period 2018-2020». The summary of the Sixth UCIMA national statistical survey, presented in June, can be downloaded from the packmedia.network/it website.

The Italian packaging machinery industry (Values in thousand Euros)

Total turnover Domestic sales Exports Imports* Domestic consumption Trade balance Number of companies Number of employees Exports/Total turnover Import/Domestic consumption

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made by our companies in recent years to support clients in streamlining their production lines with a just in time management approach. We are sure that the renewal of plant by many of our clients will improve the quality and competitivity of Italian companies in relation to their international counterparts, and maintain their leadership in their respective industries».

2015 6.197.026 1.194.268 5.002.758 356.489 1.550.757 4.646.269 588 27.906 80,7% 23,0%

2016 6.604.255 1.311.051 5.293.204 404.507 1.715.558 4.888.697 601 29.644 80,1% 23,6%

2017 7.190.398 1.500.086 5.690.312 453.654 1.953.738 5.236.657 634 32.227 79,1% 23,2%

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Pietro Cassani

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Rooted in the heartland of Bologna’s packaging valley, Marchesini Group has long since ventured onto the global market with state-of-the-art processing and packaging solutions in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food product field. Lately it has implemented a policy of buy-ups and partnerships, that is leading the group to further extend and specialise its offer in terms of technology, markets and production. A process that, aiming at valorising and making the most out of the wealth of expertise, technology and manpower of the companies purchased, works as a considerable growth accelerator. Hence what is their secret? The reflections of Pietro Cassani, group CEO, gathered at their stand set up at the recent Ipack-Ima, might highlight an “Italian style” in this field as well. And for once, we spoke of men and not machines.

T OF GROWING By Stefano Lavorini

he lead thread, that ties together the events that have marked the history of the Marchesini group over these last few years - the buy-up of Schmucker, SEA Vision, Vibrotech and Dumek, to the inauguration of the Thermoforming Hub at Carpi - seem to aim at a precise goal: build the future without shedding or discarding knowhow and expertise. Where to now having achieved all this? We want to grow, because as I always say companies are like the moon: they cannot stay at a standstill, they either wax or wane. And hence, since we don’t want to “wane”, with German and Chinese competitors on our heels, we are compelled to grow quickly at the rhythms imposed by the global world. Our path towards growth is via internal means, but also via an effective strategy of buy-ups: the combination of these two factors is decisive.

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What is the optimum size threshold on the global market? Let’s say that some important synergies are triggered also thanks to size. The most significant opportunities come along when a company reaches or exceeds a billion in turnover, because, clearly, this enables you to wield a greater weight in terms of customers and suppliers, as well as anticipate innovatory trends and take part bye playing a leading role in the international scenario of buy-ups… As occurs in national state politics, even if in the world of enterprise the best opportunities arise out of the network and via relations, from the capacity to influence and not be influenced. Hence our objective is to grow and to continue to grow. But for sure, I think that the best strategy is not to create a sole, gigantic concern, because it would be highly complex to run. Often, indeed, when you get beyond a certain size - the physiological “threshold” is generally a workforce of a thousand - you risk getting tangled

up in the web of bureaucracy, becoming inefficient, sustaining pockets of unproductiveness. What works though is harbouring the synergic contribution of many companies within one group, so that they are governed, presided over, yet that they preserve a good level of independence and entrepreneurial autonomy, conducive to passion, motivation, creativity and dynamism… That is to say… buying a company is easy, running it and valorising its wealth of expertise and experience is a lot harder. Some groups have fallen into the error of implementing purely financially based purchasing models, with forceful policies of integration that only consider the numbers and not the contribution of the people involved.

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It is highly important to gain a deep understanding of the characteristics of a manufacturing concern, valorising and making the most out the the expertise of those who work there: something that demands time, attention and hard work, but that allows one to provide an enterprise with real prospects. For a company with the right expertise, its purchase by a leading group like Marchesini means being able to enjoy important benefits in terms of organization, promotion and visibility, as well as being able to count on the support of an extensive commercial network. In this case the purchase is a catalyser that accelerates growth. And the results show it. We adopted this approach with Dumek, a “highly” Bolognese concern, small in size but with an important history and a technological culture that has made it a landmark in the field of cosmetics sector processing machines (turboemulsifiers and fusers). Our contribution, as Marchesini Group, has been mostly that of providing more evolved instruments for management control, as well as new commercial opportunities, without dismantling the consolidated network of suppliers and expertise built up by the company over the years.

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At any rate, like in cuisine, there is no such thing as one single recipe… When you buy a company to relaunch its products, the brand and its expertise, you need to combine integration with a good level of autonomy; the right balance obviously depends on the context, the people, the situation of the main markets. Experience though teaches that incorporating a concern without valorising and making the most of its human capital, is equivalent to destroying its value, because stimuli and enthusiasm are stifled.

Indeed Marchesini is facing a great challenge in looking beyond its historical vocation anchored to mechanical engineering - according to the Bolognese tradition - in order to seize new opportunities... Although the expansion of the technological offer and the outlet markets go hand in hand, this does not mean that mechanical engineering and kinematic skills take second place: indeed, they continue to be Marchesini’s core business. But even in the world of industrial automation, which requires maximum reactivity in capturing new trends, software has acquired an increasingly important weight. This is why we are exploring the potential of artificial intelligence, self-learning and vision, to be used on our packaging machines. And this is also why we continue to focus on human resources, through the inclusion of new qualified professional figures, investing in them with ongoing, specially suited internal training. As an example I cite that we recently created a prototyping plant with 3D printers for metal and plastic, with laser cutting and sheet metal forming machines. The project has achieved a twin objective: in addition to speeding up the construction of in-house prototypes, it allows us to update our technicians on new design standards and, consequently, on the most modern production technologies.

Recently, with the purchase of SEA Vision, you also entered into the world of software: is your goal to explore its potential in new sectors? Software in particular is a market projected towards the future, that offers us new opportunities in areas of application, in line with our traditional target market. What is more, digitalization is revolutionizing the entire industrial landscape, and is a fundamental knowhow, first and foremost in the applications for traceability and serialization of pharmaceuticals. But we see excellent prospects for software applications in other areas - food or cosmetics for example - where, even though legal obligations are less binding than with pharmaceuticals, digital tracking systems guarantee the authenticity of the products, their non-counterfeiting, their quality, and the “made in” aspect.

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Here might you not also implement training sessions for your subcontractors? Indeed this is something we have already done, inviting them to the new facilities to show them that there is a real opportunity of realising projects according to logics completely different from the past. We also want them to also become acquainted with and follow these evolutions, in order not to find ourselves forced to take supplementary measures. The objective, hence, is that of a coherent and extended development, which involves not only the company but also the supplier industry and the entire territory, to which Marchesini has always paid the utmost attention. And this is a challenge that not only involves us, but the entire Bologna packaging system, given that - and it is a well known fact - many companies “share” suppliers. And still within a view of the supply chain, we firmly corroborate a thesis put forward by Confindustria and reiterated on various occasions by Maurizio Marchesini himself: the subcontractor of a healthy, export-oriented company must obtain a creditworthiness comparable to that of its customer, since the former in actual fact constitutes a sort of extension of the latter.

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Hence skills and expertise are evermore a resource that needs to be preserved and fostered to enable growth... Certainly so. And it is a principle of attention that we also apply internally to safeguard our history and our culture. This is the starting point for the recent project concerning Rinova, a Group reality founded at the beginning of 2018, which deals with repairing, reconditioning and selling used machines. In fact, we realized that for Marchesini, producer of high quality and long-lasting packaging systems, the management of used machines could represent a business opportunity; there is indeed a significant range of users who, in not choosing a cheaper alternative and a lower technological level (perhaps Chinese), prefer a used and guaranteed top Italian brand machine. Rinova... innovates in this market, because it is independent, it has its own works, although not far from our Pianoro headquarters, and because it carries out a parallel and complementary activity, with working methods obviously different to those followed in the construction of new machines.

I suppose that, in this case, people capable of governing the “old” mechanical engineering are needed. An expertise that is becoming increasingly difficult to find, given the preponderance of mechatronics you might say… That’s right. And in fact it is no coincidence that in Rinova, we pair off younger human resources with those whom we call the “historical memory” of the company. Working side by side with expert operators on projects in which mechanics still has a part to play, is an important and decisive on-the-job training experience, which allows people to acquire a wealth of fundamental skills, which might prepare them for their subsequent entry into Marchesini. Marchesini, in short, becomes the champion of an intelligent “Italian way” of growth. Moreover, it should be remembered that you never succumbed to the collective delusion, which has led many companies to move production to China. We are proud of having resisted the temptation, and it was no mean thing, because China has been seen by many as the promised land. Indeed the phenomenon has caused serious damage to European companies. Chinese suppliers have actually learned how to produce some components with “made in EU” quality tolerance specifications, and have thus become dangerous competitors. But now that labor costs have grown there as well, transferring production to China is no longer really economically viable, as shown by the ongoing re-industrialization process underway. Indeed, only considering one’s immediate advantage can be dangerous, when you lose a more extensive view of things.

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IMA: rise in revenues and profits Bologna, 8 August 2018. IMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors approves the results for the first half 2018. Rise in revenues and profits at 30 June and further growth is expected in 2018. Revenues: higher than 1.6 billion euros; Gross operating profit (EBITDA): higher than 250 million. Consolidated results for first half 2018 ,Q PLOOLRQV RI HXURV Revenues Gross operating profit (EBITDA) before nonrecurring charges Gross operating profit (EBITDA) Operating profit (EBIT) Profit before tax Net profit for the period Group order book Net financial position

The Board of Directors of IMA S.p.A., world leader in the production of automatic packaging machines, met today under the chairmanship of Alberto Vacchi and approved the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results as of 30 June 2018. The IMA Group closed the 1st half of 2018 with consolidated revenues of 730.1 million euros, an increase of 11.5% compared with 654.6 million at 30 June 2017.

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730.1 94.2 91.9 69.2 77.8 53.1 972.8 (230.5)

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Gross operating profit (EBITDA) before non-recurring charges also increased to 94.2 million euros (89.9 million at 30 June 2017), gross operating profit (EBITDA) to 91.9 million euros (82.2 million at 30 June 2017) and operating profit (EBIT) to 69.2 million euros (62.7 million at 30 June 2017). Profit before tax increased to 77.8 million euros (57.1 million at 30 June 2017) and net profit for the period to 53.1 million euros (38.1 million at 30 June 2017). The Group order book has reached 972.8 million euros, showing an increase of 10.5% on the figure of 880.1 million at 30 June 2017, thanks to the completion of numerous negotiations in the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s areas of business.

Orders acquired in the first half of 2018 come to 828.7 million euros, an increase of 8.4% with respect to the same period last year. The IMA Group has closed the 1st half of 2018 with good results in all areas of business, thanks to the positive trend in sales of automatic machines and complete lines to the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key sectors. Group net debt at 30 June 2018 amounts to 230.5 million euros (221.8 million at 30 June 2017), net of about 68.4 million euros spent on acquisitions. IMA Group estimates for 2018 The positive results of the first half and the high level of the order book at 30 June 2018, together with the positive trend in orders, also confirmed in the month of July, allow us to forecast a further increase on last year. For 2018, if current conditions are confirmed in the coming months and with the contribution of the newly acquired companies TMC, Petroncini and Ciemme, the IMA Group estimates revenues of more than 1.6 billion euros and a gross operating profit (EBITDA) of more than 250 million euros. Commenting on the Group results at 30 June 2018, Alberto Vacchi, IMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chairman and CEO, declared: ÂŤWe are satisfied with the results of the first half which show an increase in revenues and profits, accompanied by a strengthening of our competitive positions in all sectors and geographical areas in which we operate. The consolidated order book is also showing a positive trend, thanks to the high demand for machines and complete lines on the part of our key sectors. The results of the first six months confirm the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent state of health and the validity of the investments that we have made both in product innovation, with a focus on the IMA Digital program, and in strategic acquisitions aimed at increasing the product range and value of the Group. Considering the half-year results and the positive trend in order acquisition, we believe we can forecast a 2018 in further growth, with an EBITDA that should be higher than 250 million eurosÂť.

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Gima TT: another record in the half-year financial report Bologna, 3 August 2018. The Board of Directors of GIMA TT approves the results for the first half 2018: revenues and profits +25%. Positive also the closing forecasts for the current year, with revenues that should exceed 180 million euro and a gross operating margin (EBITDA) of approximately 75 million euro. Results for first half 2018 ,Q PLOOLRQV RI HXURV Revenues Gross operating profit (EBITDA) Operating profit (EBIT) Profit before tax New orders Order book Net financial position

The Board of Directors of GIMA TT S.p.A., leader in the field of automatic packaging machines for tobacco products, met today under the chairmanship of Sergio Marzo and approved the results as of 30 June 2018. GIMA TT closed the 1st half of 2018 with revenues of 95.6 million euros, an increase of 25.4% compared with 76.2 million euros at 30 June 2017. The gross operating profit (EBITDA) also rose to 36.2 million euros (32.1 million euros at 30 June 2017), the operating profit (EBIT) to 35.8 million euros (31.9 million euros at 30 June 2017) and the profit before tax to 35.7 million euros (31.9 million euros at 30 June 2017). In the first six months of 2018, new orders acquired come to 82.1 million euros, an increase compared with 81.5 million euros in the same period last year. The order book at 30 June 2018 amounts to 96.9 million euros, an increase of 3.2% with respect to the figure at 30 June 2017 (93.9 million euros). The net financial position of GIMA TT at 30 June 2018 shows a positive balance of 21.2 million euros, an increase with respect to 16.8 million euros at 30 June 2017, after dividend distribution of 37 million euros in May 2018.

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GIMA TTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimates for 2018 The high level of the order book at 30 June 2018 and the positive trend in new orders during the first six months of the current year enable us to confirm our forecasts of further growth on last year. If current conditions are confirmed in the coming months of 2018, GIMA TT estimates revenues of more than 180 million euros and a gross operating profit (EBITDA) of about 75 million euros. In commenting on the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results as of 30 June, Sergio Marzo, Chairman of GIMA TT, declared: ÂŤThe results achieved by the Company in the first six months confirm GIMA TTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to continue creating innovation and value. The increase in revenues and profits was achieved thanks to growing demand for packaging lines from the tobacco industry. The size of the order book and the trend in

new orders acquired allow us to forecast a year of significant growth compared with 2017. This trend confirms the validity of the path that GIMA TT has undertaken in terms of both technological excellence and ability to respond to the needs of this market, with an increasingly innovative production range for the packaging of tobacco products and, in particular, the new generation of reducedrisk products. The agreement signed a few weeks ago in Beijing with Shanghai Tobacco Machinery Co. Ltd., controlled by the Chinese State monopoly, with an expected value of approximately 80 million euros, represents a

significant expansion of the customer base and confirms GIMA TTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technological excellence. Such relevant agreement is our first milestone in the Chinese market, which is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest market for tobacco consumption with similar potential in the development of new generation reducedrisk productsÂť. Closing forecasts for the current year with revenues that should exceed 180 million euro and a gross operating margin (EBITDA) of approximately 75 million euro.

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Rotoprint: virtuous example of circular economy They invest in the green economy, they are attentive to the issues of recovery and recycling, and at the same time they fight pollution and climate change, because their virtuous practices contribute to saving energy and avoiding CO2 emissions.

These are the Italian companies, small and large, that Enel and the Symbola Foundation have evaluated to cite them as an example in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Italian circular economy storiesâ&#x20AC;? report. Among the 100 Italian concerns - that include Eataly, Cariplo Foundation, Intesa San Paolo, Legambiente and many other prominent names - one has Rotoprint Sovrastampa: a family business founded in 1978 by Gian Carlo Arici who brought something unique to the market, a system that allows companies to fully recover their packaging stocks that cannot be used due to errors, defects, updates on labels ... which happens more often than you think.

Industrial pride and research. As stated by Giovanni Luca Arici, CEO of Rotoprint and son of the founder: ÂŤWhen, forty years ago, we invented our overprinting system with rotogravure machines, which allows us to intervene on packaging already printed with millimetric precision, there was still no mention of circular economy. The environmental awareness that exists today had not yet developed, but for us the concept of recovery was already central and the customers immediately rewarded us. Even today we are the only ones in Italy to be able to save unusable materials by overprinting, giving them a new life Âť. Suffice it to say that, in forty years of activity, Rotoprint has saved 950 thousand km of material from the landfill. This also means a huge amount less CO2 because, if you reuse the obsolete material, you also avoid producing new ones. The initial idea of Rotoprint has now four decades of history, but in the meantime the company has evolved with the technology and the needs of the market, because any overprinting is technically complex and always customised.

Pillarstone acquires Manucor Pillarstone announced on May that it KDV DFTXLUHG RI Manucor (a specialized producer of PP films for flexible packaging, labels and adhesive tapes). The relaunch of the company with a new business plan is underway. Luigi Scagliotti appointed new CEO.In December 2015, Pillarstone acquired Intesa Sanpaoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medium to long-term receivables from Manucor as part of an Intesa Sanpaolo and Unicredit

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Today the company, as ever under the guidance of the Arici family, continues to update internally, focusing on environmental sustainability. The latest new feature in this direction is the introduction of water based colors in rotogravure printing processes. ÂŤWe are almost ready for this important milestoneÂť explains Arici. ÂŤWe have invested in research and study because water based colors are particularly difficult to handle and solvent inks are commonly used for rotogravure printing. Hence, in overprinting the technical problems are even greater. However, we believe that the competitiveness of Italian production plays on innovation, quality and sustainability. And once again we want to be the first to bring to our customers, in Italy and abroad, an important added valueÂť.

portfolio of exposures to five Italian companies. As a single shareholder DFTXLULQJ RI 0DQXFRUĹ&#x;V FDSLWDO Pillarstone has also completed a debt restructuring and a recapitalization of the company, converting 10.2 million euros of debt into shares and making an additional 5 million convertible at the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion. The residual debt of 25 million euros has been bullet rescheduled to 2022. The new industrial plan With a turnover of 140 million euros, Manucor has the largest production facility in the sector in Europe and its films are used by leading European food & beverage brands. Now Manucor can focus on the re-launch phase and return to growth.The new 2018-2022 business plan includes investments

of 15 million euros for the redevelopment of production capacity to support the improvement of the sales mix. The agreement marks another important milestone for the Pillarstone platform, which now manages around â&#x201A;Ź 2 billion in bank debt with over â&#x201A;Ź 200 million invested in 9 companies. Pillarstone invests longterm capital in companies with solid business models but with financial difficulties, which are supported by the experience of the Pillarstone team to help stabilize, grow and create value for all stakeholders. Following the transaction, the new Board of Directors of the Company was appointed: Giuseppe Garofano has been confirmed to the Presidency, Luigi Scagliotti was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

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Liquid Primary Packing: the advantages of the Fameccanica design Efficient, accurate, versatile and high performance. Fameccanica Liquid Primary Packing (LPP) offers high-tech solutions for the packaging of liquid products; ideal in the segments of detergency and personal hygiene, they are also widely used in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and various other consumer goods industries. In an increasingly diverse and constantly evolving market, industrial automation must be able to combine high performance and flexibility. Fameccanica Liquid Primary Packing (LPP) is well aware of this. It is an end-to-end supplier of turnkey solutions, composed of compact modules that can be perfectly integrated with different solutions for secondary packaging and final palletizing. In this way Fameccanica LPP proposes itself as the only interface with the end customer, facilitating the management of the project. All LPP machines are fitted with the most accurate and reliable servo motors, which not only simplify management, favoring operator intervention, but also optimize the response to each command sent and maintain continuous control over the

Kraft Heinz invests £20 million in Kitts Green production facility The US food multinational Kraft Heinz has invested £20 million in its production facility in Kitts Green, UK. The investment will drastically expand the production capacity for canned food products (baked beans, soups, spaghetti and the Snap Pots line) with the installation of a line capable of filling 1,200 cans a minute, a new can packaging line and a high-speed weigh filling line. The Kitts Green site is one of the biggest canned food production facilities in Europe, and is already capable of producing 383,000 tonnes of

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process through an information loop exchanged between each individual motor and the PLC. Furthermore, the easy setting of parameters using the operator panel minimizes machine downtime and format change. The LPP solutions are already ready for Industry 4.0; in fact, through remote access it is possible to monitor in real time the status of the processes underway, and check their history. Predictive maintenance functions will also be available shortly, thanks to a new software package currently under development.

State of the art modules Fameccanica LPP is constantly engaged in continuous research and development, to improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of its machines. The latter are equipped with the following modules: • Robotic bottle orientator (FDRU) guarantees very fast format change, noise level <75 dBA and reduced compressed air consumption by 60% compared to traditional mechanical solutions; it is able to orientate all the most common types of containers without damaging their surface. • Flowmeter filler with zero maintenance filling valves; available in anti-corrosion version and with anti-exhalation systems to guarantee operator safety. • Universal capper with electronic cam, able to manage screw caps, bayonet caps, and spray metering devices (with or without cannula). • Labeler with electronic cam turret, equipped with nozzles for container pressurization and quick format change system for plates.

Nestlé strikes licensing deal with Starbucks Nestlé is looking with interest at the large US market where it aims to raise its annual growth to 5% by 2020 compared to the current level of 2.8%.To achieve this Nestlé is not ruling out acquisitions, particularly in the coffee sector, but in the

meantime it has struck a $7.15 billion licensing deal with Starbucks for exclusive rights to sell a wide range of the US chain’s products worldwide.The Swiss giant operates in the US with the Nescafé and Nespresso coffee brands along with other products in the water, pet food and baby food sectors.

products every year. According to the company’s management, the investment will bring annual growth of 5.5 million units and allow for the production of around 80 million Snap Pots a year. The group has spent a total of £113.6 million on upgrading the Kitts Green site since Heinz and Kraft merged in 2015.

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PepsiCo acquires Israel’s SodaStream agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Israel’s SodaStream International for a total of $3.2 billion in cash. SodaStream’s goal of reducing waste fits in well with Pepsico’s Performance with Purpose philosophy aimed at making more nutritious products while limiting its environmental footprint. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2017, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. SodaStream is the number one sparkling water brand in volume in the world and the leading manufacturer and distributor of Sparkling Water Makers, solutions that enable consumers to transform ordinary tap water into sparkling water and flavoured sparkling water in seconds. Products are available at more than 80,000 individual retail stores across 45 countries. Tyson Foods acquires Keystone Foods for $2.16 billion The largest US meat producer Tyson Foods has finalised the acquisition of Keystone Foods from Brazilian group Marfrig Global Foods for $2.16 billion in cash.The operation will give the US giant access to Keystone’s sales and distribution network in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region while boosting exports towards Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Keystone, headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, employs approximately 11,000 people and generated revenue of $2.5 billion in the 12 months ending 30 June 2018. It supplies chicken, beef, fish and pork to some of the world’s leading quick-service restaurant chains, including

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McDonald’s, as well as retail and convenience store channels. The acquisition includes six processing plants and an innovation centre in the US as well as eight plants and three innovation centres in China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. Conagra Brands acquires Pinnacle Foods to create US frozen food giant Conagra Brands has acquired its rival Pinnacle Foods for an investment of $10.9 billion, creating a US frozen food giant that ranks second only to Nestlé. With the acquisition of Pinnacle, the Chicago-based company that owns brands including Banquet, Hunt’s, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender’s and Egg Beaters has strengthened its position in the frozen food sector, an expanding segment that is even proving popular amongst millennials. Conagra Foods’ brand portfolio also includes the Italian olive oil and pasta sauce producer Bertolli, which was acquired from Unilever in 2012. More than half of Pinnacle’s revenue is generated from sales of frozen food brands such as Vlasic, Birds Eye, Van de Kamp’s and the vegetarian food line Gardein. Conagra Brands expects to achieve approximately $215 million in annual run-rate cost synergies by the end of fiscal year 2022.

Cargill invests in pectin production in Brazil Cargill, a US-based multinational that operates predominantly in the food sector, has announced a $150 million investment in a new HM pectin production facility in Brazil. The ingredient is a versatile

citrus fruit-based texturiser used in jams, juices, milk-based beverages, dairy products and confectionery. The project is part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen Cargill’s full pectin footprint, including improvements to its existing three plants in Germany, France and Italy. Construction work on the new Brazilian facility is due to begin in early 2019. US fragrances giant IFF acquires Frutarom The US fragrances giant International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has finalised an agreement for the acquisition of Frutarom, an Israel-based producer of flavours and ingredients for the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food industries. The operation, valued at a staggering $7.1 billion, is expected to be completed within 6-9 months. The Israeli group, the world’s sixth largest producer of flavours and fragrances, employs 2,700 people worldwide and in 2017 posted sales of $1.36 billion. The two groups combined will generate consolidated revenues of $5.3 billion in 2018 to become the number one player in the sector worldwide. Marfrig acquires National Beef and sells Keystone Foods The Brazilian company Marfrig Global Foods, one of the world’s largest groups in the animal protein sector, has acquired a 51% of National Beef Packaging Co (Missouri) for a figure of €787 million. In parallel with the investment, which is expected to be concluded within the first half of 2018, Mafrig shed its subsidiary Keystone Foods in order to reduce its level of debt. With this acquisition, the Brazilian giant expects to reach a total of 8.3 million slaughtered animals a year and revenues of €10.3 billion, becoming the world’s second largest meat producer after its competitor JBS, also based in

Brazil. It will also establish a stronger presence in the North American meat market and acquire new business opportunities in Japan and South Korea.

Mondelez adds Tate’s Bake Shop to its portfolio US food giant Mondelez International has completed the acquisition of Tate’s Bake Shop for US $500 million.Tate’s, founded in 2000 in Southampton, near New York, is seeing rapid sales growth driven by the popularity of its famous premium cookies, which now join the Oreo and Ritz brands already owned by Mondelez. The agreement is expected to be finalised by the summer of 2018. American corporation Middleby acquires Modena-based firm Ve.Ma.C. The Middleby Corporation (Illinois), a Wall Street-listed global leader in the foodservice equipment industry with annual revenues US $2.33 billion, has acquired Ve.Ma.C, a Modena, Italy-based company specialising in industrial automation for meat and cold cut processing (annual revenues approximately US $15 million). The acquisition extends Middleby’s capabilities in the field of automation and robotics, allowing it to deliver more comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Ve.Ma.C’s founding partners will remain at the helm of the company with the primary aim of expanding its presence in export markets, which already account for 60% of revenues.

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4.0 vertical food packaging and weighing machines Among the companies recognized for reliability and international competence, for over twenty years Comek has been designing and building automatic weighing, packaging and wrapping systems. The latest developments in a range of machines, all dedicated to the food sector, on show at Ipack-Ima.

The extreme environmental conditions in food production companies (dairy, meat, frozen foods, filled pasta...) require robust, stainless steel, easily cleanable structures. For this purpose Comek has designed and manufactured the OMNYA EVO vertical packaging machine (1). Its new open frame in AISI 304 stainless steel, in addition to simplifying cleaning by eliminating profiles and areas where deposits can build up, also ensures excellent accessibility for maintenance,

quick release without tools for format change, replacement of the film tow straps and reel change.The horizontal box motion type welding unit, combined with sealing bars with special execution, enable high packaging performance to be obtained even with packaging materials that are difficult to heatseal.Further advantages of the machine are the servomotor power supply system in DC voltage bus with energy saving, the latest generation brushless servomotors with

COMEK SRL (Castiglione delle Stiviere, MN) designs and manufactures vertical, multi-head and linear weighing machines, as well as cup, auger and pneumatic volumetric dosers, plus automatic devices for inserting gadgets and fillingsealing-capping machines. A reminder that all the vertical packaging machines and weighers made by Comek can be hyper-amortized at 250%, since they meet the legal requirements for Industry 4.0, documented with technical verification signed by thirdparty experts in the sector.

single cable technology as well as a multilingual touchscreen panel for network connection with IP technology.• Combined with their vertical packaging machines, Comek also offers a series of multiheaded weighers (2), these too designed and manufactured inhouse, and also with open frames completely made of AISI 304 stainless steel. The low profile weighing modules and with mechanics concentrated at the back facilitate cleaning with positive opening of the buckets controlled by stepper motors. They also feature the selfcalibration of the weighing buckets (to compensate for any stratification of the product formed during processing) as well as the new PWM system vibrator control units with frequency regulation.

SITMA 8002 food grade at 9.000 products/h New standards packaging of frozen bakery products. Sitma 8002 is the innovative solution developed by the company based in Spilamberto (MO) for the wrapping of pizzas and other frozen foods, with a speed of up to 9.000 products/hour. With best in class production performances, that combine with an ergonomic and modular stainless steel construction - which is in line with

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hygienic design requirements - the machine is capable of assuring easy access while also allowing for simple in line connection with other production systems. Sitma 8002 can be equipped with a shrinking tunnel, which is also fully made of stainless steel and is fitted with an opening shrink tunnel, designed in a way that enables easier

cleaning and maintenance operations, and with an independent control panel, to simplify the setup of the different parameters. The feeding system consists of a sequence of conveyor belts that receive the products from the freezer and allow them to be ordered in a regular manner to be prepared for the wrapping stage. Thanks to the synchronization logic between the feeding and the wrapping speed, it’s Î

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Î possible to avoid contacts and overlap between products, with a steady rhythm that allows for the optimization of production capacity. Innovative packaging for companies and the end consumer The overwrapping and secondary packaging stages have also been carefully studied, given the strong correlation between these and the communication strategies of the client’s brand, the shelf placement and the material saving. The primary packaging line Sitma 8002 can be connected to a pizza cartoning machine and, after that, an end-of-line system for the stacking of cartons and the packaging of the piles.

Compared to the previous series, one of the main innovations in Sitma 8002 is the option of wrapping pizzas directly inside a special multilayer film, getting rid of the cartoning stage, thanks to a special air welder. Another innovative feature that makes Sitma 8002 truly unique is the option of welding in a lateral position, which enables the packaging surface to be kept clean and easily readable, to allow for better branding and communication. Thanks to this system, the weight and volume of the packaging can also be reduced, which can lead to significant savings for the end customer. This is because such characteristics enable the streamlining of the product’s distribution and storage throughout the supply chain. Finally, the end user can also benefit in all phases from transportation to freezer storage, up to the packaging disposal stage.

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Packaging line for coffee and soluble products For years Spreafico Automation has been a major player in the capsule filling market for such products as coffee and soluble beverages. Now, the Italian company is expanding its portfolio with a series of cartoning machines for the boxing of capsules, in order to offer its customers turnkey packaging solutions that can cover all the stages after the processing. In order to maintain a leadership position, meeting market demands quickly and efficiently is paramount. Spreafico Automation knows it well: after expanding its portfolio with a series of special machines for capsule preparation, capable of such functions as the insertion of various types of filters in capsules of varying sizes, it is now coming full circle by launching a solution aimed at the secondary packaging. Cartoning machines tailor-made for the market Built and assembled on a specific request from Spreafico’s engineers and technicians, the new units for the boxing process meet the most important needs of the customers: first of all, great reliability and durability. Spreafico’s cartoning machines are based on a mainly mechanical construction and can be fully integrated with the other machines produced by the Italian company, offering performances which are in line with market demands. The new cartoning machines also offer high accessibility to the different components, easy control and, last but not least, minimal maintenance requirements. Ever closer to the customer The new cartoning machines are the perfect addition to Spreafico’s capsule filling

portfolio, which is still the company’s core business. Spreafico boasts an unrivaled experience in this industry, thanks to its more than forty years old tradition in the mechanical field, which has allowed the company to become the partner of choice for several important roasters, in Italy and the world. Spreafico machines can handle all the main compatible capsule types on the market (from “Nespresso” to “Dolce Gusto”) while guaranteeing a residual percentage of oxygen inside the capsule of less than 1%, to provide for a better quality of the product and a longer shelf life. This means that the client can count on high levels of flexibility, which allows them to meet every need in terms of production speed and products. The engineering skills that the company can leverage allow for a better support of the client, guiding the customer in the selection of the layout of the line and, if needed, acting as the main contractor for projects that involve several partners.

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Confectionery: customer-centric solutions ACMA, a Coesia Group company, will be participating in the Chicago Pack Expo trade fair (McCormick Place, South BuildingBooth S-2501) to strengthen its position on the North American market, particularly in the Confectionery industry, in which the company has almost a century of experience. The company will be exhibiting its CW 800 R horizontal packaging machine for spherical chocolates, a model that is already very popular with customers and equipped with a new-generation operator panel. Designed to simplify machine operation, the CW 800 R operator panel features advanced functions to enable simple, intuitive use such as machine diagnostics and the replacement of machine parts. This is a complementary application to the ARA - Advanced Remote Assistance system that comes as standard on all ACMA units made since 2015 and enables quick, easy remote intervention by specialised staff.

ACMA draws on the power of a know-how unrivalled anywhere in the world, both specifically in the Confectionery industry and in packaging design for tea, soap bars and liquid detergents. The Italian company offers flexible, scalable solutions that can be adapted to a great variety of packaging needs for both liquid and solid products of different shapes, quantities and types. The Coesia Group’s approach to innovation and industry 4.0 is further demonstrated by its implementation of services such as the “Coesia Web Shop”, making it quick and easy to order parts via a dedicated platform similar to the portals we all use to make personal online purchases every day. Behind this simple, practical interface lies a complex system that enables effective machine maintenance support over time.

Cama Group: Automation in Secondary Packaging The latest technologies presented by the Italian company Cama on the market have made the Lecco-based company an international leader in the manufacture of packaging systems. The most recent innovation is the range of BTG machines (Break-Through Generation), launched in 2016. Far from being simple packaging machines, Cama’s complex, high-speed systems are engineered with high technological content according to this new concept. The new standards mark a milestone in Research & Development in hygiene, ergonomics, safety and ease of use and include the following: - fast format changes, energy saving engineering, optimization of floorspace and of operating times; - “future-proof”, intelligent and interactive systems, with a view to Industry 4.0, developed in years of R&D, recognized worldwide;

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- optional features of Predictive Maintenance and Continuous Monitoring of packaging lines, by means of Augmented Reality solutions and dedicated “apps” (‘Line Supervisor CamaApp’). «Our new approach has allowed us to make a difference with regard to the competition» said Annalisa Bellante, co-owner of Cama. «Our concept of integrated modular design is so incredibly flexible that it can adapt to many different applications in the food industry, and beyond». Keeping pace with the surge in development for Industry 4.0, Cama has perfected smart interactive systems, and «for some time now, we have been working with increasingly advanced solutions for our clients».Cama is committed to constant development, and year after year, it sees increased turnover as a result. The company is expanding its presence in various continents, and is appreciated for the quality of its consulting services and technical support.

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The Logyka Serie As part of the growth and renewal phase it has been experiencing for several years, the CMI Industries Group has established itself as a leading company in the design and implementation of highly technological solutions for the converting and packaging of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical and food products. Constant research allows CMI to create continuous innovation of production processes and to propose itself as a strategic partner able to meet high flexibility requirements on several levels. CMI has presented the Logyka series, the filler suitable for any liquid product - dense, creamy, foamy, even flammable - synonymous with versatility and dosing precision, thanks to the use of flowmeters that significantly reduce the margin of error. Logyka and the CMI range products are a guarantee of quality, reliability and competence with a long history of success all over the world.

Falcon™ X4 mobile computer Error-free labeling on cans with In-Sight Cognex Corporation (systems and products for machine vision and barcode reading) has provided the US system integrator Matrix Technologies, specialized in the engineering of automated production lines, with the In-Sight vision system for perfecting the process of labeling bright or reflective containers in the food and beverage industry. New approach to inspection Taking advantage of recent advances in vision system technology, Matrix Technologies has developed a specific approach to automatic inspection of luminous fields and reflective areas, developing a Brightfield Microscopy Inspection Solution (so called because light or reflective metal can create a bright background that makes characters difficult to read), based on vision system that reads the product code comprising the characters printed on the package and matches it to the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode on the label. A reminder that labeling lines operate on hundreds of thousands of cans at an average speed of 1,000 pieces per minute, so the challenge is to find the incorrectly labeled can amidst the onrush; the manufacturer is held responsible for the incorrect labeling of a product.

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The solution lies in the Cognex In-Sight vision system, capable of inspecting product codes on the bright reflective background of cans at a rate of 1,000 products per minute. Rather than reading individual characters, the application is configured to search for an image that matches the product code. In this sense, the Cognex “pattern matching” tool named PatMax is simpler, more rugged and more efficient as well as more economical compared to other systems. Summing up, the operation of corresponding product code images has proved to be a much more reliable solution than, say, trying to convert images into fonts, and the personnel attending the system are able to maintain and program the equipment to read new product codes without any difficulty.

A world leader in the fields of automatic data acquisition and industrial automation, Datalogic launches the new Falcon™ X4 mobile computer. With a CPU about three times faster than its predecessor, it is the new solution proposed by the Bologna-based company to manage logistics activities with maximum efficiency (back office inventory management, shipping/receiving, picking, rolling inventory, etc ...). A valid aid also for the retail sector, it facilitate shelf replenishment, price verification, stocktaking and order entry.Falcon X4 offers significant advantages in terms of user experience: ergonomics, intuitive user interface, computing and data acquisition capabilities, combined with exceptional robustness, are unlikely to be the same in other products of the same category available on the market. Lastly we cite the machine’s excellent quality/cost effectiveness ratio.

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The power of color in the world of components Attention to aesthetic detail, functionality and ergonomics has always been distinguishing features of the design of Elesa’s products. Protagonist hence of the cultural process of the aesthetic revision of the machine tool, Elesa has recently innovated the design of components for the mechanical engineering industry with a touch of color. Pure Orange, light gray, rapé yellow, pastel blue, fire red and intense black: These are the ELECOLORS proposed by the Lombardy based company on a wide range of standard components available from stock without any added cost of

customization. The range presents components to carry out the most common manoeuvring and clamping operations; the articles come with colored inserts or entirely mass colored with matte or glossy finishes. Color is an added opportunity offering numerous advantages. In addition to providing a perfect match with the machine or equipment on which the components are installed, it helps to increase the perception of the value and quality of the same. It can also be fundamental in simply and immediately distinguishing the different machine

functions, all in the interests of safety. The careful control of production activities, together with the use of the most advanced plastic molding technologies allows the company to offer the guarantee of color stability in time, to seal Elesa’s commitment in complying with high quality standards, also in terms of product aesthetics.

MB60 bundling machine: more flexible format change For over 35 years TGM - Tecnomachines Srl has been designing and manufacturing automatic machines for filling and closing tubes, as well as automatic cartoning machines for packaging tubes, blisters, bottles, cartridges, jars, lipsticks. The range of solutions proposed also include tube fillers for co-extruded products with 2 or 3 colors, fillers and cappers for mascara and lip gloss bottles, machines and complete lines for filling bottles and jars. The turboemulsors for product preparation and their bundling machines complete the offer. Among the latter, we note the recent MB60 model, which has already achieved considerable success on the market: thanks to a simplified and flexible format change, the bundling machine is able to satisfy the most diverse production requirements. The flexibility, simplicity and reduced dimensions of MB60 make it perfect for integration on the most varied production lines and for different types of products.

New heat-sealing technology for the Flowmodul At this year’s PackExpo in Chicago (Upper Lake Side Center, Booth 8730), Schubert will be presenting the advanced features of its Flowmodul flow-wrapping component. Thanks to a new, patented heat-sealing technology, heat-sensitive products can now be packaged even more gently in flow-wrap bags. The Flowmodul layout on exhibit corresponds to the latest model variant, which stands out with its enhanced accessibility. The machine exhibited is equipped with this new, quickly-adjusted heat-sealing technology. The exhibit

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will package mixpacks with two different products - one biscuit each with white chocolate and one with brown chocolate. The machine achieves an output of 250 products or 125 flow-wrap bags per minute. Alternatively, the flow-wrapping machine can be provided with a non-rotating ultrasonic longitudinal sealing unit, which is especially suitable for films with high barrier effect. Both systems are characterised by low heat development, which makes them ideally suited for heat-sensitive products such as chocolate.

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A single-dose ... all-round Soft and elegant for the bathroom set for accommodation facilities, but also hygienic and practical for sauces and condiments as well as functional and revolutionary for creams and cosmetics. Developed by the Valmatic Srl team (San Prospero, MO), we are talking about Squishpack, a new concept one-time-use squeezable 20 ml container that, once opened through the easy open pre-cut, can be completely emptied.With a double-valve round shape, innovative and versatile, as well as meeting the needs of the big names in cosmetics, more and more oriented towards the choice of the single-dose format to make masks and products

for face and body, this original concept packaging offers the hotel and food sector a valid alternative single-dose: in the shower as well as at the table, in fact, it can be opened and squeezed with one hand without getting dirty, for the practical consumption of creams, shampoos, bubble baths, but also sauces, condiments, oil and vinegar...The high barrier materials of which it is composed, together with the washing of the container with nitrogen inert gas before filling, guarantee the optimal conservation of any product for a prolonged shelf life.Available in different formats, easy to open, it leaves no product residue.

Innovation in the world of inhalation pharmaceuticals Thanks to the scalability of the MG2 technology, Hovione - world renowned CDMO - completes a path of innovation, moving from R&D to actual production.

FlexaLAB capsule filling unit in the MG2 Pharma Zone

This is the result of a longterm partnership between MG2 and Hovione, a leading multinational in the pharmaceutical sector with headquarters in the USA, China, Ireland and Portugal and internationally recognized research laboratories in Lisbon and New Jersey. And it is in the Portuguese headquarters - involved in a process of consolidation of experimental and production capacities - that MG2 has installed TEKNA, a new containment capsule filling machine for low doses.

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Growth objectives. The aim of the new production line is the completion of products and services that Hovione can now offer to its customers: a market positioning acquired also thanks to the scalability of the MG2 machines, which enable the replication of laboratory experiences in the subsequent production phase. And this is the case of Hovione, which first followed an R&D path with the FlexaLAB laboratory capsule filler equipped with MultiNETT, and then continued in the production phase, with the inclusion of the new TEKNA capper for inhalation applications. Advanced research, technology. MG2 has in fact developed a specific path of innovation and technological research focused on these applications, which require extreme dosing accuracy and stability of the filling process over time. The TEKNA capping unit, installed at the Hovione plant in Portugal, ensures a production capacity of 110,000 capsules per hour, and is suitable for the management of so-called “high potent” substances. TEKNA, like FlexaLAB is also equipped with the MultiNETT system for the 100% net weight control in process. Furthermore, in the

TEKNA MG2 capsule filling unit

dosage group, TEKNA integrates the no capsule no dosage solution, which inhibits dosage in the absence of the empty capsule. MG2 is in fact able to offer a whole range of capsule fillers: from research and development to production, from the technical to the clinical up to the production batch. Different machines able to replicate identical operating parameters on different scales, thus satisfying the various needs of the market.

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Alphabetical list Italian Company (as in the Exhibitor list) ACMA SPA AGRIFLEX SRL ALIMAC SRL (ALIMAC NORTH AMERICA INC.) ALTECH SRL AP.SOL SRL (TORQ/APSOL) ARCA ETICHETTE SPA (PRECISION AUTOMATION COMPANY. INC.) AROL SPA (AROL NORTH AMERICA)

Booth S-2501 E-8433 E-8530 N-6341 E-8527 N-5113 E-7144

BERGAMI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS SRL (BERGAMI USA) BESSER VACUUM SRL BETT SISTEMI SRL BOLONDI IVANO OFFICINA MECCANICA BONFIGLIOLI RIDUTTORI SPA (BONFIGLIOLI USA) BREVETTI C.E.A. SPA

W-618 E-8529 E-7826 W-1023 E-9426 W-780

CAMA 1 SPA (CAMA USA INC.) CARLE & MONTANARI - OPM SPA (CARLE & MONTANARI OPM U.S.A. INC.) CARLO GAVAZZI SPA (CARLO GAVAZZI INC.) CAVANNA SPA (CAVANNA PACKAGING USA. INC) CFT SPA CITUS KALIX CLEVERTECH SPA COESIA SPA (COESIA GROUP) COIM SPA (COIM USA. INC.) COMEK SRL CONCETTI SPA (CONCETTI NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION) CT PACK SRL

S-2894 S-2591 N-6325 S-1614 E-8505 S-2501 E-7628 S-2501 E-7705 E-7643 N-4642 E-7352

D.V.P. VACUUM TECHNOLOGY SRL DATALOGIC SRL DELLA TOFFOLA SPA (DELLA TOFFOLA USA)

E-9850 E-8118 E-7349

ELBA SPA ELESA SPA (ELESA U.S.A. CORPORATION) ELETTRIC 80 SPA EMMECI SPA EMMETI SPA EXOR INTERNATIONAL S.P.A (EXOR AMERICA)

E-7156 E-8135 E-8756 S-2501 E-7720 E-10014

F.I.A.M.A. SRL FAMECCANICA DATA S.P.A (FAMECCANICA NORTH AMERICA) FBR-ELPO SPA FIERE DI PARMA SPA (CIBUS TEC) FINPAC ITALIA SRL FLEXLINK SYSTEMS SPA (FLEXLINK SYSTEMS. INC.) FT SYSTEM SRL (FT SYSTEM NORTH AMERICA)

E-8425 E-8349 E-10638 N-5100 E-7638 S-2501C E-7144

G.F. SPA GAI SPA (GAI SPA. / PROSPERO EQUIPMENT CORPORATION) GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING SPA (GEA) GHEZZI & ANNONI SPA GOGLIO SPA (FRES-CO SYSTEM USA. INC. - PART OF GOGLIO GROUP) GRUPPO BERTOLASO SPA GRUPPO TECNOFERRARI SPA GUALAPACK SPA (CHEER PACK NORTH AMERICA)

S-2501 E-7726 N-4927 E-7824 S-4182 E-8531 E-7722 N-5885

HAPA AG - REDCUBE DIVISION (HAPA)

S-2501

ICA SPA (ICA USA) ICE - AGENZIA ILAPAK ITALIA SPA A SOCIO UNICO (ILAPAK. INC.) IMA INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE SPA (IMA NORTH AMERICA INC.) IMBAL STOCK SRL IMS TECHNOLOGIES SPA ITALPACK SRL (ITALPACK- CODEMA LLC) ITP IND. TERMOPLASTICA PAVESE SPA (ITP USA INC.)

S-2394 E-7820 S-3783B

KEMIPLAST SRL

E-10915

LIVE-TECH SRL LM SPA

E-10548 E-8221

MARCHESINI GROUP SPA (MARCHESINI GROUP USA INC.) MAS PACK PACKAGING SRL (MASPACK PACKAGING USA) MBF SPA (MBF NORTH AMERICA INC.) MEGADYNE SPA (MEGADYNE AMERICAS) MG2 SRL (MG AMERICA. INC.) MINI MOTOR SRL MINIPACK-TORRE SPA (MINIPACK AMERICA)

W-645 E-9817 E-7858 :N-6040 W-669 E-8244 E-8139

S-2530 W-694 E-8044 E-8819 N-4866

Exhibitors list per pavillon UPPER LAKESIDE CENTER (E) Italian Company (as in the Exhibitor list) AGRIFLEX SRL ALIMAC SRL (ALIMAC NORTH AMERICA INC.) AP.SOL SRL (TORQ/APSOL) AROL SPA (AROL NORTH AMERICA) BESSER VACUUM SRL BETT SISTEMI SRL BONFIGLIOLI RIDUTTORI SPA (BONFIGLIOLI USA) CFT SPA CLEVERTECH SPA COIM SPA (COIM USA. INC.) COMEK SRL CT PACK SRL D.V.P. VACUUM TECHNOLOGY SRL DATALOGIC SRL DELLA TOFFOLA SPA (DELLA TOFFOLA USA) ELBA SPA ELESA SPA (ELESA U.S.A. CORPORATION) ELETTRIC 80 SPA EMMETI SPA EXOR INTERNATIONAL S.P.A (EXOR AMERICA) F.I.A.M.A. SRL FAMECCANICA DATA S.P.A (FAMECCANICA NORTH AMERICA) FBR-ELPO SPA

Booth E-8433 E-8530 E-8527 E-7144 E-8529 E-7826 E-9426 E-8505 E-7628 E-7705 E-7643 E-7352 E-9850 E-8118 E-7349 E-7156 E-8135 E-8756 E-7720 E-10014 E-8425 E-8349 E-10638

FINPAC ITALIA SRL E-7638 FT SYSTEM SRL (FT SYSTEM NORTH AMERICA) E-7144 GAI SPA (GAI S.P.A. / PROSPERO EQUIPMENT CORPORATION) E-7726 GHEZZI & ANNONI SPA E-7824 GRUPPO BERTOLASO SPA E-8531 GRUPPO TECNOFERRARI SPA E-7722 ICE - AGENZIA E-7820 IMS TECHNOLOGIES SPA E-8044 ITALPACK SRL (ITALPACK- CODEMA LLC) E-8819 KEMIPLAST SRL E-10915 LIVE-TECH SRL E-10548 LM SPA E-8221 MAS PACK PACKAGING SRL (MASPACK PACKAGING USA) E-9817 MBF SPA (MBF NORTH AMERICA INC.) E-7858 MINI MOTOR SRL E-8244 MINIPACK-TORRE SPA (MINIPACK AMERICA) E-8139 NUOVA ERREPLAST SRL E-9341 OFFICINA BOCEDI SRL E-7822 PASTA TECHNOLOGIES GROUP SRL E-8526 RAYTEC VISION SPA E-8507 RICCIARELLI SPA E-8431 RONCHI MARIO SPA (RONCHI AMERICA. LLC) E-8514 SARONG SPA (SARONG (NORTH AMERICA) INC.) E-7905 SENZANI BREVETTI SPA E-7106 SIAD MACCHINE IMPIANTI SPA E-8432

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NORDMECCANICA SPA (NORDMECCANICA N.A.. LTD.) NUOVA ERREPLAST SRL

S-4134 E-9341

OFFICINA BOCEDI SRL OPEM SPA

E-7822 S-2393

P.E. LABELLERS SPA S-3620 PASTA TECHNOLOGIES GROUP SRL E-8526 PFM PACKAGING MACHINERY SPA (PFM PACKAGING MACHINERY CORP.) S-2554 R.A. JONES & CO. INC. (R.A JONES) RAYTEC VISION SPA REGINA CATENE CALIBRATE SPA (REGINA USA. INC.) RICCIARELLI SPA ROBOPAC (TOPTIER PALLETIZERS) RONCHI MARIO SPA (RONCHI AMERICA. LLC)

S-2501B E-8507 N-6206 E-8431 N-4736 E-8514

SACMI IMOLA S.C. (SACMI USA LTD DBA HAYES MACHINE COMPANY) SARONG SPA (SARONG (NORTH AMERICA) INC.) SENZANI BREVETTI SPA SIAD MACCHINE IMPIANTI SPA SICAD SPA SMI SPA (SMI USA INC) STERILINE SRL STERIVALVES SRL STEVANATO GROUP SPA (STEVANATO GROUP ENGINEERING SYSTEMS)

SMI SPA (SMI USA INC) TECNOPOOL SPA TGM TECNOMACHINES SRL TIRELLI SRL TORQ PACKAGING SRL (TORQ/APSOL) UCIMA UNIMAC- GHERRI SRL UNITECH SRL VETROMECCANICA SRL ZAMBELLI SRL (ZAMBELLI USA LLC) ZANASI SRL (ZANASI USA)

E-7953 E-10136 E-7412 E-7144 E-8527 E-7820 E-7144 E-10208, E-7724 E-8528 E-7841 E-7940

NORTH BUILDING (N) Italian Company (as in the Exhibitor list) ALTECH SRL ARCA ETICHETTE SPA (PRECISION AUTOMATION COMPANY. INC.) CARLO GAVAZZI SPA (CARLO GAVAZZI INC.) CONCETTI SPA (CONCETTI NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION) FIERE DI PARMA SPA (CIBUS TEC) GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING SPA (GEA) GUALAPACK SPA (CHEER PACK NORTH AMERICA) ITP IND. TERMOPLASTICA PAVESE SPA (ITP USA INC.) MEGADYNE SPA (MEGADYNE AMERICAS) REGINA CATENE CALIBRATE SPA (REGINA USA. INC.)

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Booth N-6341 N-5113 N-6325 N-4642 N-5100 N-4927 N-5885 N-4866 N-6040 N-6206

S-2066 E-7905 E-7106 E-8432 N-5481 E-7953 W-656 W-534 W-696

TECHNIPES SRL (TECHNIPES SRL / CORDANO PACKAGING) TECNOPOOL SPA TGM TECNOMACHINES SRL TIRELLI SRL TORQ PACKAGING SRL (TORQ/APSOL) UCIMA UNIMAC- GHERRI SRL UNITECH SRL UNIVERSAL PACK SRL

N-5874 E-10136 E-7412 E-7144 E-8527 N-4518, E-7820 E-7144 E-10208, E-7724 W-868

VETROMECCANICA SRL

E-8528

WEIGHTPACK SRL - ITALIA (WEIGHTPACK. INC.)

S-2868

ZAMBELLI SRL (ZAMBELLI USA LLC) ZANASI SRL (ZANASI USA)

E-7841 E-7940

ROBOPAC (TOPTIER PALLETIZERS) SICAD SPA TECHNIPES SRL (TECHNIPES SRL / CORDANO PACKAGING) UCIMA

N-4736 N-5481 N-5874 N-4518

SOUTH BUILDING (S) Italian Company (as in the Exhibitor list)) Booth ACMA SPA S-2501 CAMA 1 SPA (CAMA USA INC.) S-2894 CARLE & MONTANARI - OPM SPA (CARLE & MONTANARI OPM U.S.A. INC.) S-2591 CAVANNA SPA (CAVANNA PACKAGING USA. INC) S-1614 CITUS KALIX S-2501 COESIA SPA (COESIA GROUP) S-2501 EMMECI SPA S-2501 FLEXLINK SYSTEMS SPA (FLEXLINK SYSTEMS. INC.) S-2501C G.F. SPA S-2501 GOGLIO SPA (FRES-CO SYSTEM USA. INC. PART OF GOGLIO GROUP) S-4182 HAPA AG - REDCUBE DIVISION (HAPA) S-2501 ICA SPA (ICA USA) S-2394 ILAPAK ITALIA SPA A SOCIO UNICO (ILAPAK. INC.) S-3783B IMA INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE SPA (IMA NORTH AMERICA INC.) S-2530 NORDMECCANICA SPA (NORDMECCANICA N.A.. LTD.) S-4134

OPEM SPA S-2393 P.E. LABELLERS SPA S-3620 PFM PACKAGING MACHINERY SPA (PFM PACKAGING MACHINERY CORP.) S-2554 R.A. JONES & CO. INC. (R.A JONES) S-2501B SACMI IMOLA S.C. (SACMI USA LTD DBA HAYES MACHINE COMPANY) S-2066 WEIGHTPACK SRL - ITALIA (WEIGHTPACK. INC.) S-2868 WEST BUILDING (W) Italian Company (as in the Exhibitor list) Booth BERGAMI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS SRL (BERGAMI USA) W-618 BOLONDI IVANO OFFICINA MECCANICA W-1023 BREVETTI C.E.A. SPA W-780 IMBAL STOCK SRL W-694 MARCHESINI GROUP SPA (MARCHESINI GROUP USA INC.) W-645 MG2 SRL (MG AMERICA. INC.) W-669 STERILINE SRL W-656 STERIVALVES SRL W-534 STEVANATO GROUP SPA (STEVANATO GROUP ENGINEERING SYSTEMS) W-696 UNIVERSAL PACK SRL W-868

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ALTECH Srl

ALTECH SRL Viale De Gasperi, 72 20010 Bareggio (MI) - Italy Phone +39 02 90363464 Fax +39 02 90363481 info@altech.it www.altech.it ALTECH US 3334 South Tech Blvd. Miamisburg OH 45342 - USA Phone +1 330 523-5307 sales@altech-us.com www.altech-us.com CONTACTS ITALY Paolo Salvini CONTACTS USA Tom Giver PACK EXPO North Building (N) - Booth N 6341

ltech - Advanced Labeling Technologies - designs and manufactures industrial labeling machines and material identification systems. Recognized innovators in the identification, coding and traceability of materials, the company operates worldwide through 80 resellers and three subsidiary companies in the United Kingdom, the United States and South America. The labeling machines built by Altech are used in over 50 countries, in multinationals, big companies and SMEs mainly operating in the food & beverage, chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and component industries. Altech utilizes only quality materials; high resistance alloys, stainless steel screws and extremely reliable components. Each labeling machine has been designed to be modular and expandable. All elements can be readily accessed and are easy to disassemble.

PRODUCT RANGE 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.5. Labels, decorations and consumables 3.5.4180 Ribbons for hot printing 3.5.4190 Ribbons for heat transfer printers 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.3. Labeling, coding and marking systems 4.3.5580 Applicators for holograms 4.3.5590 Applicators for tamper evident seals 4.3.5610 Labelers with autoadhesive labels 4.3.5630 Labelers for wrap around labels 4.3.5640 Barcode readers 4.3.5660 Ink markers 4.3.5680 Print & apply for parcels 4.3.5690 Print & apply for RFID labels 4.3.5700 Print & apply for pallets 4.3.5710 Label inspectors detectors 4.3.5720 Anti-counterfeit systems 4.3.5730 Vision systems 4.3.5750 Management software for coders and/or labelers 4.3.5790 Thermal transfer printers for labels 4.3.5810 Thermal printers - direct

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ALmatic Semi automatic labeler, ALmatic E on flat or elliptical products, ALmatic C on cylindrical products. The semi-automatic unit can be equipped with an ALstep or ALritma head in order to take full advantage of its features and accessories. ALstep Compact, low-cost self-adhesive label applicator with solid and reliable mechanical components which can adapt to the most demanding industrial environments and particularly cramped spaces. ALritma The high performance of the ALritma series microprocessorcontrolled self-adhesive labelers allows them also to be installed in very fast packaging lines. The ALritma X self-adhesive labeler sets itself apart with its extraordinary capacity, working time, precision and speed.

ALbelt Simplified linear system which is open, compact, and particularly economical. It can be configured for top, side, top and bottom labeling of various products, cylindrical or flat. Its simple and solid main structure houses a conveyor and a labeling head.

ALcode Print-apply systems for self-adhesive labels can interface with a computer and apply labels immediately after printing, in any position, on both stationary and moving products (also at high speeds). The ALcode P pallet labeler prints and applies A5 format labels to two consecutive pallet sides (normally front and side, but also to three sides on request).

ALline C Labeling system for applying wraparound labels to cylindrical packages, typically food, chemical, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. ALline E Designed to apply one, two or more front/back labels to elliptical or rectangular products.

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BOCEDI Srl

BOCEDI SRL Via Renato Guttuso, 2/A 42019 Scandiano (RE) - Italy Phone +39 0522 767025 info@bocedisrl.com www.bocedisrl.com CONTACTS ITALY/USA Cristian Bocedi PACK EXPO Upper Lakeside Center (E) - Booth E 7822

PRODUCT RANGE 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.2. Machines for transport packaging 4.2.5400 Heatshrink ovens for palletized loads 4.2.5410 Hooding - wrapping machines of palletized loads 4.2.5510 Pallet strapping machine 5. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR HANDLING 5.1. Internal handling and stocking 5.1.6380 Conveyor belts 5.1.6490 Modular conveyor belts 5.1.6510 Slat conveyors

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ocedi Srl is worldwide market leader in the design, production and installation of end-of-line packaging systems. Established in 1966 by the brothers Vittorio and Franco Bocedi, the company, based in northen Italy, with more than 50 years of market experience and packaging knowledge, is now managed by the family’s second generation: four brothers who have been successfully increasing the machine portfolio, developing new product lines to respond positively to the demanding market requests. Today Bocedi produces a complete range of automatic packing machines for pallet or pallet-less materials: stretch and shrink hooding systems, strapping, pallet handling, wrapping machines and line inserters. The company maintains its strong, positive identity on the market, delivering customized and flexible solutions, keeping the quality and reliability of its machines to the highest possible standards. In fact, all Bocedi’s end-of-line packaging systems are engineered to increase the load stability, granting safe handling phases.

STARSTRETCH FB4.0 Stretch hood end-of-line packing machines are specifically designed to increase load stability, ensure weather protection and waterproof packing while granting the best branding visibility. In this field STARSTRETCH FB4.0 is the Bocedi’s state-of-the-art solution, engineered to increase productivity significantly (more than 280 pallet/hours) in a compact, modern and up-to-date technological shell. It is connected directly to the customer’s business software, enabling remote access thanks to a new user-friendly HMI. Furthermore, the STARSTRETCH FB4.0 new patented head lowering system offers the advantage of performing all maintenance services and operations at floor level.

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STRETCH HOOD XXL FLEXIBLE LINE

UP TO 6 DIFFERENT COILS IN ONE MACHINE - MAX PALLET SIZE 3600X1500MM Bocedi srl has designed a complete range of extra large Stretch Hood end of the line packaging solutions offering the possibility to extend the advantages of the Stretch Hood packaging technology even to the larger pallet sizes 3600x1500mm. 6WUHWFK +RRG HQG RI WKH OLQH SDFNDJLQJ VROXWLRQV DUH VSHFLÂ´FDOO\ GHVLJQHG WR LQFUHDVH WKH ORDG VWDELOLW\ WR HQVXUH ZHDWKHU protection and waterproof packing, granting best branding visibility.

BOCEDI SRL Via Renato Guttuso, 2/A 42019 Scandiano (RE) - Italy Tel. +39 0522 767025 info@bocedisrl.com - www.bocedisrl.com

COMEK Srl

COMEK SRL Via Levadello, 4/P 46043 Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN) - Italy info@comek.it www.comek.it SE PACKAGING SYSTEMS 320 Northpoint Parkway Ste. D Acworth GA 30102 - USA info@sepackagingsys.com www.sep-comek.com CONTACTS ITALY Massimiliano Piva m.piva@comek.it CONTACTS USA Bryan James bjames@sepackagingsys.com

omek is an Italian producer of weighing, wrapping and automatic packaging systems. The company’s core business is the production of vertical form fill seal machines, linear and multihead weighers, cup volumetric dosers, auger fillers, pneumatic dosers, filling-sealing-closing machines. The portfolio is completed by conveyors and automatic gadget insertion systems. The plants built by the company, highly qualified and appreciated by the international market, are used in the food and non-food consumer goods industry (chips and salty snacks, confectionery and dairy products, fresh vegetables, fresh and dried pasta, frozen food, petfood, powders, liquids, creams, and vacuum-packed products).

SE Packaging Systems is a US company that has been operating since 2003 in the automatic packaging sector. Since 2015 it has been in partnership with Comek, on behalf of which it provides on-site assistance for lines already installed in the USA (including repairs or upgrades, supply of new equipment and optimized integration in existing processes) as well as assisting US customers in the purchase of new plants. SE Packaging can boast consolidated relationships with some of the biggest packaging companies in North America but also with smaller end users.

PACK EXPO Upper Lakeside Center (E) - Booth E 7643 PRODUCT RANGE 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.1. Machines for primary and secondary packaging 4.1.4630 Clipping machines - closing machines by clipping of bags 4.1.4650 Packaging (lines or machines) for meats or fishes 4.1.4680 Packaging (lines or machines) for pet-foods 4.1.4690 Packaging (lines or machines) for powder or grain foods 4.1.4700 Packaging (lines or machines) for ready meals 4.1.4710 Packaging (lines or machines) for semi-liquid and creamy foods 4.1.4720 Packaging (lines or machinery) for chemical or detergent products 4.1.4740 Packaging lines for solid and/or powdery cosmetic products 4.1.4750 Packaging (lines or machines) for baked foods 4.1.4760 Packaging (lines or machines) for confectionery 4.1.4790 Packaging (lines or machines) for fruit & vegetables 4.1.4860 Form-fill-seal machines for stand-up bags 4.1.4930 Form-fill-seal machines for sachets (Vertical FFS) 4.1.5060 Machines for packaging in modified atmosphere 4.1.5070 Machines for vacuum packaging 4.1.5110 Filling weighing machines 4.1.5120 Volumetric filling machines 4.1.5150 Cans and pails filling and closing machines 4.1.5160 Churns and drums filling and closing machines 4.4. Auxiliary equipment 4.4.5930 Volumetric dosers for products in powder or granule form 4.4.6150 Systems for accumulation and connection between packaging machines 5. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR HANDLING 5.1. Internal handling and stocking 5.1.6400 Vertical conveyor belts (continuous - beakers - etc.)

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Latest generation of vertical packaging machine OMNYA EVO has been designed for the extreme environmental conditions of the food industry, that require high hygienic standard. With a double mode of operation, continuous and intermittent, the machine comes with a stainless steel “open frame”, without any shapes or areas where deposits can form, to facilitate cleaning procedures. It also guarantees a high accessibility for maintenance, a speedy, toolless format change and replacement of film belts and reel change. The horizontal sealing unit with box motion system combined with special sealing bars enable high packaging performance even with difficult heatsealable packaging materials. OMNYA EVO is equipped with servomotor power supply system in DC voltage, bus with

energy saving, latest generation brushless servomotors with single-cable technology and multi-language 10 touchscreen panel for network connection with IP technology. The solution offers a big flexibility of choice among the packaging materials, thanks to several sealing systems (hot bar, PE hot bar, ultrasonic) and types of formats (pillow bag, gusset bag, block bottom, “Stabilo”, Doypack). Furthermore, a wide range of accessories - euroslot, resealable zip, printers, labellers - enable the characterisation of the packaging. Weighing systems with features of excellence • Frame and main body exclusively made in AISI 304 stainless steel; • Easy and quick

disassembling of all the components in contact with the product to ensure complete Eleanliness and sanitation;

• Decentralized electronic control by CANopen fieldbus; • Weight signal filtering through the DSP of peripheral devices management; • Integrated compensation of tare weight offset; • Acquisition of load cell temperature for the compensation of the read value. • Vibrator control unit with PWM system with frequency adjustment.

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EIDOS

EIDOS HQ Via dell’Industria 11, Z.I. Fontaneto 10023 Chieri (TO) - ltaly Tel. +39 011 947781 eidos@eidos.eu www.eidos.eu EIDOS USA 325 Wendel Road, Irwin PA 15642 - USA Phone +1 412 780 9098 info@eidosusa.com www.eidosusa.com CONTACTS ITALY Dino Giacomelli CONTACTS USA Trace Bocan

PRODUCT RANGE 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.5. Labels, decorations and consumables 3.5.4140 RFID labels 3.5.4150 Smart labels 3.5.4190 Ribbons for heat transfer printers 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.3. Labeling, coding and marking systems 4.3.5680 Print & apply for parcels 4.3.5690 Print & apply for RFID labels 4.3.5700 Print & apply for pallets 4.3.5750 Management software for coders and/or labelers 4.3.5790 Thermal transfer printers for labels 4.3.5800 Thermal transfer printers on film 4.3.5810 Thermal printers - direct

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idos - High tech and reliability in a leading international group. With over 40 years’ experience designing and building electronic systems for industrial coding and marking, in 2017 EIDOS was acquired by the German company NOVEXX Solutions, resulting in a wider international distribution network. Eidos offers a complete range of Print&Apply, TTO (Thermal print on packaging films) and Print-on-Product solutions, these systems are devised and built to operate immediately, to be easily integrated, with great uptime and a long lifespan. The EIDOS team of engineers, technicians and technical salesmen, right from the first contact analyses each single application, to then propose the most fitting solution. This approach is the reason why EIDOS printing systems can be considered today as a true benchmark in the world of industrial marking.

Print & Apply systems Printess is the modular Print&Ppply system built for labeling in any situation. It comes with a truly vast range of applicators that is evolving continuously and offers high performance and an excellent price/ performance ratio. The Printess systems can be connected via ethernet, and ready for RFID labels. Reduced maintenance and simplicity of use complete the profile of a machine with maximum uptime and life span.

Direct print on packaging film Swing MkII prints high quality variable data, barcodes, logos on packaging film. The range also includes large print areas or multi-track and multi-step. Eidos collaborates directly with OEMs, leading to increasingly efficient products with a high degree of integration with packaging lines. Ribbon saving functions enable max return on investment, while its design and construction guarantee excellent quality even in most extreme conditions. The ease of cleaning of the print system makes it ideal for the food sector, and specialties like the double headed version also offer the possibility to print different texts in the same pass, thus improving line efficiency.

Digital printing on objects Coditherm is the ideal solution to efficiently print fixed and/or variable data on small batches of objects. Several Customers Worldwide have already chosen Coditherm for quality printing with variable data on a wide variety of items ranging from plastic security seals, plastic containers (both crates and larger bins) to round and flat brush handles industrial taps, electrical components, flat packing cases, automotive parts and many other products..

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GALDI Srl

GALDI SRL A SOCIO UNICO Via E. Fermi, 43/B 31038 Paese (TV) - Italy Phone +39 0422 482211 Fax +39 0422 482230 info@galdi.it www.galdi.it/en GALDI INC. 1000 N West Street, Suite 1258 Wilmington DE 19801 - Delaware - USA Phone +1 302 2953846 info@galdi.us CONTACTS ITALY Enrico Mandoloni enrico.mandoloni@galdi.it CONTACTS USA Fabio Meneghetti fabio.meneghetti@galdi.us

aldi designs and manufactures gable top filling solutions, paying maximum attention to food safety and repeatability of performance over time. The company - which has its headquarters in northern Italy (Treviso), and strategic centers in Russia, China, Morocco and the United States - actively collaborates with leading companies in the packaging sector worldwide, as well as with Italian universities for the study and the development of new plants and solutions. The customer-centered approach, oriented towards continuous improvement, allows the company to constantly expand its range of solutions and services to the customer, assisted in choosing the most suitable solutions to meet specific needs and to generate greater value, both in the pre and after sale. With the goal of maximising efficiency and the capacity to produce innovation Galdi has been using lean and agile methodologies for several years. With the same purpose, it invests constantly in the training of personnel, to whom it dedicates some 1800 hours a year.

PRODUCT RANGE

A CONSOLIDATED PRESENCE ON THE US MARKET 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.1. Machines for primary and secondary 4.1.4690 Packaging (lines or machines) for powder or grain foods 4.1.4710 Packaging (lines or machines) for semi-liquid and creamy foods 4.1.4760 Packaging (lines or machines) for confectionery 8. SERVICES 8.3. Services for third parties 8.3.8550 Packaging Research and Development 8.3.8560 Engineering companies

Despite being a new player within the United States market, Galdi has already made several installations on the North American territory. The giant Kroger and the small producer Nature Soy have chosen the Italian company for several years now. Galdi filling machines have been installed in California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Cumberland Dairy case Relations with Cumberland Dairy began in 2013 when Carmine Catalana, president of the US company, visited the Galdi booth during the Chicago International Dairy Show. In 2015, the interest

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in the solutions proposed by the Italian manufacturer had a concrete outcome, with the purchase of the RG270UCS filler for ESL products. Focusing on transparency, guaranteeing minimum lead time and competitive costs, Galdi has managed to win the trust of the historic East Coast company, which in 2016 bought a second machine, confirming the positive development of the collaboration. As Rachele Catalana, Quality and Operations Manager of the company tells us: «We were happy with the purchase of our first machine, but we asked ourselves: Galdi is

very well known and appreciated in Europe and Russia ... will it be able to give us the same support in the United States? After a period of time, we no longer have any doubts about it ». The Delaware Service Center Encouraged by the partnership with Cumberland Dairy, in 2015 Galdi opened a service center dedicated to the American market in Delaware. Thanks to the presence of senior on-site technicians and spare parts warehouse in New Jersey, the company can thus guarantee minimum intervention times and dedicated assistance right across the continent.

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EXPERTISE

INNOVATION When just being manufacturers is no longer enough. Ever since Galdi was founded, we have always been ambitious and

CARE

strived to produce the most advanced packaging systems available. Today we aspire to excel not just in the manufacturing of ďŹ lling machines

SOLUTIONS

but also in offering our customers new resources and constantly growing competences. The new revolution starts here.

PARTNERSHIP

GALDI Srl Via E. Fermi, 43/B 31038 Paese (TV) Italy Tel.: +39 0422 482211 Fax: +39 0422 482230 info@galdi.it

IMA SpA

IMA SPA Via Emilia, 428-442 40064 Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO) - Italy Phone +39 051 6514111 www.ima.it PACK EXPO South Building (S) - Booth S 2530

PRODUCT RANGE As a global partner in the processing and packaging sectors, IMA designs and manufactures automatic machines for various sectors. Updates on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, food and diary, tea, coffee and beverage, confectionery, nutraceutical, tobacco, tissue and automation can be found on www.ima.it.

stablished in 1961, IMA is world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee. Its position of leadership is the result of significant investments in R&D, regular and constructive dialogue with the end-users in its sectors and the Group’s ability to expand internationally, conquering new markets. Its history features a constant growth that has enabled the Group to close the year 2017 with consolidated revenues of 1,444.7 million euros, an increase of 10.2% over the previous year. Exports accounted for more than 88%. The Group, whose Chairman is Alberto Vacchi, has more than 5,700 employees, about 2,800 of whom overseas, and is present in about 80 countries, supported by a sales network made up of 29 branches (Italy, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Spain, Poland, Israel, Russia, the United States, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Brazil), representative offices in central-eastern Europe and more than 50 agencies. The Group has 45 production plants in Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, the UK, the USA, India, Malaysia, China and Argentina, and it owns more than 1,700 patents and patent applications in the world and has launched many new machine models over the last years. IMA S.p.A. has been listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1995 and in 2001 joined the STAR segment.

THE PRESENCE ON THE AMERICAN MARKET The Group is present in the USA through the following manufacturing and service companies: IMA North America Inc. (solid dose processing and packaging solutions, packaging machines for tea and coffee), IMA Life North America Inc. (aseptic processing, filling and freeze drying solutions), IMA Automation USA Inc. (machines for assembling medical products for selfmedication), Delta Systems & Automation Inc. (packaging lines), Valley Tissue Packaging Inc. (packaging machines for tissue and personal care products). The Group’s marketing companies in the USA are the following: IMA Dairy & Food USA Inc. (packaging machines for the dairy and food industries), Ilapak Inc. (packaging lines), Teknoweb N.A. Llc (machines for the production of wet wipes), TMC North America Inc. (packaging

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machines for tissue and personal care products). The IMA Group at Pack Expo 2018 The IMA Group presents at Pack Expo 2018 a complete portfolio featuring the launch of new machines, new technical solutions to specific production issues, pilot projects for Industry 4.0, unique approaches to manufacturing processes and turn-key applications. It has organized its booth and its attendance to grant visitors a comprehensive overview of what IMA really represents in the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tea, coffee and food, featuring a wide range of solutions to meet all requirements. IMA’s exhibition area welcomes visitors on a journey that unveils the opportunities available to them in several manufacturing stages, offering virtual as well as a real-life tour

through the Smart Factory of the future. An area is dedicated to Automation, showing advanced assembly solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Among the more recent enterprise projects, one of the most outstanding is IMA Digital, comprising a series of digital functions already fitted and working on some of the machines on show. The man-machine interaction concept is evolving quickly, and the company is bringing a practical experience to Chicago.

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I.T.P. SpA

I.T.P. SPA Via Cavallante, 13 27040 Bosnasco (PV) - Italy Phone +39 0385 272711 Fax +39 0385272320 itp@itp.it www.itp.company ITP USA INC. 30 Chapin Rd., Suite 1205, Pine Brook NJ 07058 - USA Phone +1 973 396 8543 itpusa@itpusa.us www.itpusa.us CONTACTS ITALY Katia Corti katia.corti@itp.it CONTACTS USA Paola Centonze marketing@itpusa.us

ounded 1972, ITP SpA is an Italian manufacturer of polyolefin films, through bubble extrusion, for food and industrial packaging , mainly used in the food and beverages, cosmetics and detergents sectors. The company has the commitment to developing products that keep food fresh, extending their shelf life (at the same time reducing the environmental impact), besides manufacturing and marketing a variety of films for industrial applications. The excellence of ITP products is the result of an all Italian creative vision,, combined with solid skills gained in over 40 years of business, as well as important investments in advanced production technologies. A dedicated scientific technical committee composed of chemical engineers and food technologists is dedicated to the development of new products and applications in collaboration with customers, and provides assistance on the correct use of films. 2 years ago ITP Spa opened its first North American subsidiary, ITP USA Inc., in New Jersey, to offer its customers in the region on-site technical assistance and safety stock, when needed.

PACK EXPO North Building (N), Containers & Materials Pavillon - Booth N 4866 PRODUCT RANGE 1. MATERIALS FOR CONVERTING AND PACKAGING 1.1. Materiali 1.1.1230 High barrier film (laminated or coextruded products) 1.1.1260 Antifog film 1.1.1270 Barrier film 1.1.1280 Biodegradable film 1.1.1283 Compostable film 1.1.1340 Neutral white film 1.1.1350 Neutral coextruded film 1.1.1360 Neutral EVOH film 1.1.1400 Neutral PE film 1.1.1445 Film for heatforming 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.1. Flexible primary and secondary packaging 3.1.2800 Flexible packaging for foodstuffs 3.1.2810 Flexible packaging for cosmetic products 3.1.2830 Flexible packaging for liquid products 3.1.2860 Flexographically printed flexible packaging 3.2. Semi-rigid and rigid primary and secondary packaging 3.2.3350 Skin-pack 8. SERVICES 8.3. Services for third parties 8.3.8550 Packaging Research and Development

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ClearSkinPack™ Coextruded Polyethylene, barrier up to 7 layers, is a very light food packaging, although it is highly protective as a second skin, to extend the shelf life of the product and save costs. It seals either on trays which are laminated with PE (liner), on monomaterial trays (APET, PP, PS and PVC), or on cardboard, for a total recyclability. It is easy to open, enables the perfect separation of the different packaging components, and printable with both traditional and digital technologies. ClearLidPack™ is a top thin film for trays in MAP (Modified Atmosphere

Packaging), made of coextruded polyolefinic resins of up to 7 layers. It does not require further lamination to bi-oriented supports. Very light, it has a maximum thickness of 25 μm, is printable with traditional or digital technologies. Its antifog and high barrier against oxygen properties do not compromise its excellent properties of brightness and transparency. Combioflex are bioplastic films that contain raw materials from renewable sources and are totally compostable according to EN13432 (corresponding to ASTM D6400) with a new

barrier version to oxygen and gasses. These films can be laminated to other compostable materials or paper, or used as a monofilm. With an excellent transparency, they are also printable with compostable inks. Pack Ready Lamination (in collaboration with HP Indigo) A new coextruded film with high performance in term of adhesion to bioriented films printed by HP Indigo digital press. No need for adhesives and no cure time. When these films are thermal-laminated to PE, the final package is totally recyclable.

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MG2

MG2 Via del Savena, 18 40065 Pianoro (BO) – Italy Phone +39 051 4694111 Fax +39 051 4694199 sales@mg2.it www.mg2.it MG AMERICA 31 Kulick Road Fairfield, NJ 07004 - USA Phone +1 973 808 8185 Fax +1 973 808 8421 sales@mgamerica.com www.mgamerica.com PACK EXPO West Building (W) - Booth W-669

PRODUCT RANGE 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.1. Machines for primary and secondary packaging 4.1.4640 Packaging machines for coffee pods 4.1.4730 Packaging lines for cosmetic - liquid and/or creamy products 4.1.4740 Packaging lines for solid and/or powdery cosmetic products 4.1.4770 Packaging lines for liquid and/or creamy pharmaceutical products 4.1.4780 Packaging lines for solid and/or powdery pharmaceutical products 4.1.4910 Form-fill-seal machines for cartons (horizontal cartoning machines) 4.1.5080 Capsule filling machines - for filling and closing of gelatine capsules 4.1.5100 Filling counting machines 4.1.5110 Filling weighing machines 4.1.5130 Filling closing machines for folding cartons and cases 4.1.5190 Ampoules filling and closing machines

G2 was founded at the end of the 60’s when Bologna already was, as it still is, the centre of excellence in automatic machine development and production, fully deserving its title of packaging valley. The company, originally established as a start-up, has today become a multinational, world-wide leader in the production of capsule fillers, solid and liquid pharmaceutical product capsule filling solutions, automatic machines for packaging and end-of -line, with a production paradigm which has remained unchanged over the years, based on reliability, quality, accuracy and production efficiency. MG2 is the result of the innovative approach of Sig. Ernesto Gamberini, renowned then and now as a brilliant and passionate automatic machine designer, who at the time the company was founded, in cooperation with other young partners, believed he could revolutionize the industry by placing the onus on efficacy and flexibility. This revolutionary approach became MG2’s driving force over the decades, in 50 years transforming the company, now headed by the third generation of the Gamberini family, into a concern with not only solid local roots, but with an equally strong international calling, also thanks to its by now historical and active presence on the US market through MG America. MG2’s American sister company, that controls the US market thanks also to its direct contact with the customer, recently celebrated its 30 years of activity. With a total turnover exceeding 30 million Euro in 2017, and thanks to its complete range of products, MG2 represents the perfect partner, that has been capable for more than 50 years of guaranteeing reliability, productivity, accuracy and ongoing product innovation during all production steps, from R&D to end-of-line.

PACKAGING & PROCESSING: MG AMERICA’S PROPOSALS FOR THE US MARKET Planeta In terms of processing this model of capsule filler is a benchmark for customers looking for flexibility in terms of speed, with an upgradable production output ranging from 6,000 up to 100,000 capsules/hr, as well as in terms of dosing options, product combination and weight control systems.

4.2. Machines for transport packaging 4.2.5380 Carton forming machines 4.2.5390 Cardboard crate and tray forming machines 4.2.5420 Casepacking - forming - filling - closing machines of cardboard boxes 4.2.5480 Palletizers - by cartesian axes 4.2.5490 Palletizers - robots for palletization 4.3. Labeling, coding and marking systems 4.3.5760 Software for traceability of products 6. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PROCESSING 6.1. Processing machines and equipment 6.1.6870 Lines or machines for pharmaceutical products processing 6.1.6910 Counting machines for the pharmaceutical industry

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GSL10 is a compact, sideload case-packer for carton packaging inside corrugated shippers with speed up to 10 cases/minute. Cases are positively/forced opened by two sets of suctions cups, to guarantee perfect material handling. Machine changeover is very fast and mainly based on

adjustments. Print & apply labeler, case rotation at out-feed, and check-weigher are among the common options for this machine. GSL10 is serialization/ aggregation ready: FIFO verification and code aggregation with cartons inside the shipper are both feasible.

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stomer, all over the world, by knowing him personally to understand and anticipate his needs. People who transform a technological solution into a unique experience: a Made-in-MG2 experience.

NUOVA ERREPLAST Srl

NUOVA ERREPLAST SRL Via Nazionale delle Puglie km 36.400 80013 Casalnuovo di Napoli (NA) Phone +39 081 8421259 info@nuovaerreplast.it www.nuovaerreplast.it CONTACTS ITALY/USA Clelia Raccioppoli clelia@nuovaerreplast.it PACK EXPO Upper Lakeside Center (E) Booth E 9341

PRODUCT RANGE 1. MATERIALS FOR CONVERTING AND PACKAGING 1.1. Materials 1.1.1030 Laminated paper for foodstuffs 1.1.1230 High barrier film (laminated or coextruded products 1.1.1240 Laminated film 1.1.1270 Barrier film 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.1. Flexible primary and secondary packaging 3.1.2730 Carrier bags 3.1.2740 Bags for shirts and blouses 3.1.2780 Single dose bags 3.1.2800 Flexible packaging for foodstuffs 3.1.2810 Flexible packaging for cosmetic products 3.1.2820 Flexible packaging for pharmaceutical products 3.1.2830 Flexible packaging for liquid products 3.1.2860 Flexible packaging for liquid products 3.1.2890 Packaging nets 3.1.2900 Paper bags (small 3.1.2910 Bags in laminated material 3.1.2920 Plastic bags (small 3.1.2940 Plastic bags for foodstuffs 3.2.3030 Carrier bags for boutiques 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.3. Transport packaging 3.3.3640 Packaging for film reels 3.3.3700 Industrial bags

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ounded in 1980, Nuova Erreplast Srl, deals with the production of biodegradable and compostable bags, clothes covers, envelopes for the textile and laundry sector, soaked wipes, envelopes, bags for shirts with different slippery, industrial bags, umbrella holders and suitcases. The “Converter” division, specialized in packaging for food and no-food fields, through different materials and barriers for each protection, permeability value and according to each production and packaging process (ALU, APET, BOPP, CPP, CPPEVOHPE, OPP, PA, PE, PEEVOHPE PET, PLA) in different thickness and types (matt, glossy, metallized) and realization techniques (doypack, square bottom, paper touch, register paints, metal ink), offers ideal solutions for dairy products, frozen foods, confectionery, vacuum, baking, roasting, fresh and dry pasta.

Flexible packaging for food products… Nuova Erreplast produces food industry packaging for different types of packaging and wrapping techniques using mono and multilayer BOPP, CPP, PET, PE, PA not to mention other varieties of film. The packaging has been designed with the utmost attention to product characteristics while centring on the following objectives: optimum food preservation, protection from outside, air-tightness of pack, upkeep of flavor and organoleptic qualities, without of course reneging on a high level of

userfriendliness and practicality of use. But that’s not all. Following the advice of its experts, the company is focussed on enhancing the evocative image of its packaging to stimulate product purchase. Nuova Erreplast packaging solutions are used by dairies, pastaworks, frozen food manufacturers, confectionary and coffee roasting companies and are also ideal for use with vacuum and refrigerated pro - ducts. The company product range also includes: flexible packaging for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and liquid products.

... and for the non food industry Nuova Erreplast is a market leader in the industrial packaging and fashion fields and counts among its customers leading brands on the national scene, such as: Carpisa, Yamamay, Colt, Original Marines, Artigli, Zuiki, Antony Morato, Silvian Heach, Primo Emporio, Dejamy, Camomilla, Alcott, Kocca, Dorabella and many others. More specifically, the company produces case covers, covers for clothing, neutral and printed rolls, bags for shirts and knitwear, bags with zipper, slider or double- sided tape, industrial sacks, bags for shops, polypropylene bags, laundry bags, seat covers, biodegradable bags for supermarkets.

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ROBOPAC

ROBOPAC Via Ca’ Bianca, 1260 Castel San Pietro Terme (BO) - Italy www.robopac.com robopac@robopac.com ROBOPAC USA 2150 Boggs Rd Suite 200 Duluth (Atlanta) GA 30096-5815 - USA info.usa@robopac.com www.robopac.com/US/

TOP TIER 10315 SE Jennifer St Portland OR 97015 - USA www.toptier.com info@toptier.com CONTACTS ITALY Luca Siliquini lsiliquini@robopac.com CONTACTS USA Ky Harrison kharrison@robopac.com

obopac is a world leader in the design, production and support of end-of-line packaging solutions, with over 150,000 installations worldwide. Thanks to partnerships with OCME and TopTier Palletizers the company is able to offer a complete line of configurable machines for packaging, palletizing and wrapping any product in the food, beverage, home & personal care, logistics, pharmaceutical, dairy and automotive sectors. The founding values of the company are innovation, reliability and an efficient technical service, guaranteed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year.

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technology for remote machine connection, which allows you to manage processes and adjust parameters in real time.

PRODUCT RANGE 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.1. Machines for primary and secondary packaging 4.1.4590 Wrapping machines for multipacks in cardboard strip 4.1.4600 Wrapping machines for single boxes or cases in paper or film 4.2. Machines for transport packaging 4.2.5280 Wrapping machines for palletised loads in stretch film 4.2.5290 Wrapping machines for palletised loads in heatshrink film 4.2.5300 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with autoadhesive film 4.2.5310 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with stretch film 4.2.5320 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with heatshrink film 4.2.5330 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with sealable film 4.2.5420 Casepacking - forming - filling - closing machines of cardboard boxes 4.2.5430 Wraparound casepacking machines 4.2.5470 Palletizers - by fixed or mobile base 4.2.5480 Palletizers - by cartesian axes 4.3.5790 Thermal transfer printers for labels 4.3.5810 Thermal printers - direct

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For the end-of-line, Robopac has developed CUBE Technology, a patented intelligent winding solution, which combines variable pre-stretch and multi-level variable containment force to dramatically reduce film consumption, increasing load stability. Only unwinding the amount of film required - in the right position and with the correct containment force also enables the damage to the palletized load to be reduced. In line with the most advanced Industry 4.0 standards, Robatech offers R-Connect®, a cloud based monitoring

Partner of excellence TopTier, which offers basic automated solutions for end-of-line packaging operations, is perfectly aligned with the innovation values expressed by Robopac: protagonist in the palletizing sector, it has developed patented technologies, which guarantee a simultaneous elastic winding and the correct handling of the product for a perfect construction of the load before the deposition of the layers. Reliable and close to customer needs, to which it offers a prompt and efficient

service, TopTier is focused on the safety standards of the sector: in fact, all his machines are at least in Category 3.

Ocme produces machines for primary and secondary packaging (fillers, end-of-line solutions and logistics in the beverage, food, detergent, petrochemical and tissue sectors). In line with the state of the art of technological evolution and the features required by Industry 4.0, Ocme integrates IRIS wearable devices into its own solutions, which allow the remote monitoring of potential line criticalities in real time, to then effectively collaborate with the operator who has to deal with them and solve them. For all the solutions provided, OCME also guarantees assistance and technical support remotely 24 hours a day, all year round.

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SITMA MACHINERY SpA

SITMA MACHINERY SPA Via Vignolese, 1910 41057 Spilamberto (MO) - Italy Phone +39 059 780 311 Fax +39 059 780 300 www.sitma.com sitma@sitma.it SITMA USA INC 45 Empire Drive, St Paul MN 55103 - USA Phone +1 651 222 2324 Fax +1 651 222 4652 www.sitma.com sitma@sitma.com CONTACTS ITALY Paolo Mazzoni sitma@sitma.it CONTACTS USA Kevin Curran kcurran@sitma.com

talian made technology for the US market Sitma, an Italian company based in Spilamberto (Modena), specializes in the design, construction and marketing of machines, systems and complete lines for automation used in the Post-Press, DM / Transpromo, e-Logistic and Packaging sectors. This last market in particular represents one of Sitma’s “pillars,” showing the most expansion and therefore representing the core of its business strategy. The US market, characterized by large volumes of consumption and heterogeneous and diversified types of packaging, represents a particularly exciting area for the company’s business. The US branch, founded in 1980, has recently been the subject of an important organizational and cultural renewal operation, which led to the appointment of a new general manager and hiring of new professional experts.

Tissue and multi-application Sitma’s 1002 series, highly appreciated by the market, is ideal for the packaging of multiple products: from multipack detergents to

e-Commerce The intralogistics sector, strongly influenced by the increase in purchases through e-commerce, is an area in which the company has been able to invest and innovate in a manner that is consistent with its tradition, offering systems that can respond perfectly to the main needs of packaging, collection,

disposable products (plates, glasses, etc ...), to paper rolls in the tissue world. It processes rolls in single (max diameter 300 mm) and double (max diameter 240 mm) packs. Extremely flexible and fast (in the configuration for rolls of 180 mm diameter it reaches 80 pieces/min), it is able to work with different wrapping materials.

sorting and distribution of envelopes and small parcels. In this context, Sitma’s flagship solution is e-wrapper, a packaging machine with specific film for e-commerce applications: simple, competitive and convenient, it is able to supply products of variable length in the same production cycle and to interface with the customer’s ERP system.

PRODUCT RANGE 3. PACKAGING AND COMPLEMENTS 3.1. Flexible primary and secondary packaging 3.1.2880 Plastic multipacks 4. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PACKAGING 4.1. Machines for primary and secondary packaging 4.1.4600 Wrapping machines for single boxes or cases in paper or film 4.1.4750 Packaging (lines or machines) for baked foods 4.1.4760 Packaging (lines or machines) for confectionery 4.1.4800 Machines for packaging tissues in rolls and/or in folded sheets 4.1.4820 Heatshrink machines 4.1.4970 Bag packers 4.2. Machines for transport packaging 4.2.5320 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with heatshrink film 4.2.5330 Wrapping machines for packaging grouped in bundles with sealable film 4.4. Auxiliary equipment 4.4.5820 Feeders 4.4.6080 Pick & Place - manipulators - robots for small packs products

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Frozen Food The Sitma 8002 model is one of the most advanced solutions for wrapping pizzas and other frozen foods available on the market. The machine offers excellent production performance, which combines with ergonomic, modular design, and stainless steel construction, in line with the requirements of hygenic design. The exclusive advantages offered by Sitma 8002 are the possibility to pack pizzas directly inside a special multilayer film, thanks to a special air welder able to carry out welding even in a lateral position, to keep the faces of the packs clean, and that is available for branding and communication needs. This innovative feature enables the weight and volume of the packs to be reduced, ensuring significant savings for the end customer.

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Processing and Packaging

2019

Italian Pavillons*

ProPak Philippines 24/26 January - Pasay City (Philippines) Participation cost: 400 €/smq (bare space + stand fittings) propakphilippines.com

Upakovka 29 January/1 February - Moscow (Russia) Participation cost: 565 €/smq (bare space + stand fittings) www.upakovka-tradefair.com

Djazagro 25/28 February - Algiers (Algeria) Indicative participation cost: 400 €/smq (bare space + stand fittings) www.djazagro.com

ProPak Africa 12/15 March - Johannesburg (South Africa) Participation cost: 400 €/smq + VAT (bare space + stand fittings) www.propakafrica.co.za

ProPak Vietnam 19/21 March - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Participation cost: 300 €/smq (bare space + stand fittings) propakvietnam.com

Africa Food Manufacturing 31 March/2 April - Cairo (Egypt) Indicative participation cost: 440 €/smq + VAT (bare space + stand fittings) www.africa-foodmanufacturing.com

* UCIMA offers companies a turnkey service for trade fair participation. This involves collective participation in an Italian pavilion, where companies are hosted in high-quality stands with a coordinated and visually striking design. In some cases, trade fair participation is organised with the support and funding of the Italian Trade Agency ITA.

g Exhibitions in the World Expo Pack Guadalajara 11/13 June - Guadalajara (México) Indicative participation cost: 800 € (exhibition module) https://www.expopackguadalajara.com.mx

ProPak Asia 12/15 June - Bangkok (Thailand) Indicative participation cost: 440 €/smq (bare space + stand pre-fittings); 340 €/smq (bare space) www.propakasia.com

Fispal 25/28 June - Sao Paulo (Brazil) Indicative participation cost: 1.200 € (exhibition module) www.fispaltecnologia.com.br/en/

ProPak Myanmar 12/14 September - Yangon (Myanmar) Participation cost: 2.500 € + VAT (pre-arranged stand of 9 sqm) www.propakmyanmar.com/pkm/2019/en

Pack Expo Las Vegas 23/25 September - Las Vegas (USA) Participation cost: 29 USD/sq.ft. www.packexpolasvegas.com

pacprocess Tehran October 2019, Tehran (Iran) Indicative participation cost: 430 euro/ sqm (shell scheme booth) www.pacprocess-tehran.com

pacprocess India October 2019, Mumbai (India) Indicative participation costs: 280€/sqm (shell scheme package) www.pacprocess-india.com/

SWOP 25/28 November - Shanghai (China) Indicative participation cost: 311 €/sqm (pre-arranged stand min. 12 sqm) www.swop-online.com/en/

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Pack-Media speaks to the packaging community in Italy and abroad, developing publishing and multimedia activities on an international level. It supports the packaging industry through devising and disseminating editorial content and advertising information, in order to improve knowledge of products and producers. It pursues its objective creating b2b periodicals, both in hard copy and on the web, mainly addressing the consumer goods industry (food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals first and foremost).

PackBook

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ItaliaImballaggio has been reporting the events that animate the packaging & bottling sector since 1994. Born as a magazine in Italian and English, over time it has become a link between Italian and international sector entrepreneurs (both material producers and machine builders) and the global market.

Packmedia Network A dedicated service hub: companies, technologies, news and facts from the real world of packaging via web. • packmedia.net is the online magazine that offers daily updates on the national and international packaging industry. • ItaliaImballaggio magazine is the website of the monthly publication that gives voice to the packaging industry. • PackBook Database is the site created to connect producers and buyers: : a tool that can create a system of preferences and manage relationships with those who influence the business.

Pack Media Selection, The Processing & Packaging Magazine, is the new editorial product designed for international markets that will be distributed to the main trade fairs abroad, taking advantage of Ucima’s expertise and network of worldwide relationships.

PackBook is “2 products in 1”, the hard copy Buyers’ Guide - 20th edition in 2018 - and the Community website, with social functions. The hard copy yearbook collects together “the best” information on the market, products, machines, services for packaging and converting.

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