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Modern Packaging & Design

November-December 2010

EDITORIAL

Automation on the go

n the continuous quest to boost profit, ensure efficiency and maintain high quality standards, it has become imperative for the packaging and allied industry to explore several means to this end. Among other facets, automation is certainly one being pursued actively across the globe. Based on a combination of decisive factors such as quality, safety, ergonomics and cost-benefit analysis, automation plays a crucial role by employing robots, sensor technology, RFID, among others. In particular, the packaging industry can benefit a lot by integration of track & trace mechanism to enhance reliability and efficiency in the process. The latest automation systems can help in improving the overall business efficiencies of an organisation. Moreover, the deployment of IT and upgraded software can facilitate re-engineering of the business processes for better global competitiveness amidst ever-changing packaging trends and demands. Some of the recent trends in this space include vision guidance & inspection, conveyor belt tracking, intelligent robots, and more importantly, seamless integration of these, etc. In fact, high-speed conveyor tracking can make a significant difference in applications employing robots that package products presented randomly on a moving conveyor belt.

However, the cost and return on investment for automation still remain as key issues. Also, there is a need to have close integration of automated machines such as robots with the existing factory networks and plant-wide material flow to leverage its true potential. For a detailed perspective on this dynamic domain, turn to the ‘Sector Watch’. As per an estimate, the global pharmaceutical packaging sector is set to grow from nearly $ 42 billion in 2008 to $ 68 billion by 2015. Though the US and Western Europe account for around 70 per cent of global marketshare, the Asia-Pacific region is likely to grow faster (at double-digit rate) over the next five years, with strong contribution from India and China. In this context, pharma packaging in India is seeing a switch from glass to plasticmoulded Prefilled Syringe (PFS). As the PFS segment continues to grow, it is important to upgrade the allied technologies in order to ensure sustainability and keep up with the essential standards. The ‘Market Trends’ offers an insight. Read on…

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CONTENTS

Leaders Speak

Mukul Somany, VC & MD, Hindusthan National Glass and Industries Ltd

Facility Visit

Paharpur 3P: Prioritising, planning and pacing ahead

Sector Watch

Automation and robotics: Focus on integration and perfection

Market Trends

Pharmaceutical packaging: Injecting innovation, pre-filling opportunities

Industry Update

Automation in packaging: Towards better control and enhanced efficiency

Amol Matkar, Product Manager - Packaging Technology Division, Bosch Ltd

Packaging Perspectives

Labels and labelling: Ensuring the rightful impact

P V Narayanan, Chairman, Cognizance Packaging

Packaging Printing

UV curing: Special-effect performance enhancer

Bhargav Mistry, Managing Director, Grafica Flextronica

50 52 54 60

Preview

HiTech Manufacturing: Inspiring innovations

Advertorial

Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2010-11: Flying high with bright prospects

Curtain Raiser

• International PackTech India: Expanding horizons in packaging • PackPlus 2010: The one-stop packaging show • Corrupack 2010: Un’fold’ing opportunities

Report

International Summit for Packaging Industry 2010: Recognising opportunities for sustainability

Cover Design: Sharad Bharekar

Details on page no. 40A-40B, 56A-56B

REGUL AR SECTIONS Editorial............................ 5 National News.................. 8 World News.................... 14 Design Innovation ........... 18

Product Update............... 64 Product Index.................. 75 Advertisers’ List .............. .76

Events Calendar.............. 56

Product Inquiry................ 77

Book Shelf ...................... 62

Advertisement Inquiry............79

Cover photo courtesy: Adept Technology Inc

Highlights of Next Issue Sector Watch Market Trends Industry Update

: Packaging Machinery : Cosmetics Packaging : Sustainable Packaging

Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise

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NATIONAL NEWS

Ace Media Solutions announces enhanced machinery

Bengaluru-based Ace Media Solutions has recently purchased a fully automatic flat-bed screen printing machine, Accu-Speed. This machine from Grafica is capable of printing semi-rigid to rigid substrates like sunboard/sunpack (PP flute board), along with inline 40” UV/jet air dryer. To make everyday operations easy, the company has also deployed complete screen making set-up from Grafica

Mukul Somany appointed as AIGMF President

Mukul Somany

Mukul Somany, VC & MD of Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd (HNG),

Canvironment Week flagged off by HTWL

To mark the 200th anniversary of can usage in packaging, the Delhi-based 52-year old company Hindustan Tin Works Ltd (HTWL) has started a global initiative called Canvironment Week. The campaign will take place in three cities, ie, Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi, from November 10-17, 2010. A series of activities aimed at highlighting the eco-friendly benefits of cans will include medical facilities for 200 rag, high-school

- pneumatic stretching equipment, exposing unit, fully automatic emulsion coating machine and screen dryer. These have been placed strategically as well. Balakrishna G, Managing Director, Ace Media Solutions, said, “Investment in screen printing is a powerful strategy to fight competition and maximise customers’ delight with faster delivery & consistent quality. Accu-Speed is currently the only solution found against digital printing to achieve faster production with consistent quality on rigid substrates.” Ace Media Solutions is a complete indoor and outdoor display media solution provider, with an array of advanced digital set-up from top brands. The company has the facility for online content proofing and page approval, besides offering translation services. has been appointed as the President of The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) for 2010-12. Somany has also been a major force in the development of the Indian float glass industry. Under his supervision, HNG has pioneered many innovations in the container glass industry. On the occasion, Somany said, “I feel greatly humbled by the confidence AIGMF has shown in me. I shall try, not only to match the expectations of my peer group, but also broaden the purview of our activities and initiatives so that we can emerge as a global entity.” painting & musical competition, campus art installations and a recyclable ‘can-bank’. At the recently held IndiaPack 2010 exhibition in Mumbai, HTWL displayed the Commonwealth Games mascot Shera made out of fully recyclable metal scrap. About this project,

Spectrum Scan bags ‘Screen Printer of the Year’ award

Spectrum Scan has received the ‘Screen Printer of the year award’ at the PrintWeek India Award 2010, held in Mumbai recently. With major printing industry stalwarts present at the event, Bhargav Mistry, Managing Director, Grafica Flextronica, presented the award to the Amit Shah & Anil Shah, Managing Directors of Spectrum Scan Pvt Ltd, Pune.

Screen Printer award goes to Spectrum Scan; In the photograph (L-R): Anil Shah, Amit Shah, Managing Directors, Spectrum Scan; Bhargav Mistry, Managing Director, Grafica Flextronica

Grafica was the sponsor of the ‘Screen Printer of the Year Award’ category at PrintWeek India Awards 2010. The screen printing entries of Mirror Image, New Jack Printing Press, Aastha Creations and NBA Studios were also recommended. Spectrum Scan is a design studio, which creates the look of everything from logos to print material, pop & signages, packaging, exhibits and presentation materials. Atit Bhatia, President, Canvironment Week, and Senior Vice President, HTWL, said, “This initiative demonstrates that can-makers, brand owners, educational institutions, trade associations, etc from different parts of the world, from different cultures are environmentally cautious and are socially responsible. We believe that Canvironment Week shall make a significant difference to bring along the spirit of unity and send a strong message of sustainability across the world.”

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NATIONAL NEWS

New cup filling systems introduced by Hassia

Authentic Designers to set up third plant Noida-based Authentic Designers is currently setting up its third plant, which is expected to be ready by 2011. The company makes labelling and automated packaging machines such as pneumatic sealers, pouch sealing, cup filling, etc. It also manufactures vertical and horizontal machinery for the filling & sealing of flexible packaging. This year’s growth has surpassed all of their previous years’ performance. The company has registered a 20 per cent growth this year. Said Yash Chopra, Owner, Authentic Designers, “In India, 60 per cent of flour is packed manually, and also the coffee industry uses pouches with specific shapes and semi automatic processes for packaging,” informed Chopra.

He further added that his company will be introducing innovative technologies in packaging machines that will be launched in January 2011. One of these is a high-speed automatic pouching machines capable of producing up to 300 pouches a minute, up from the existing 100-150 shot machines. There are other products in the pipeline too like bottle packaging machines.

Bosch Packaging Technology builds new plant in India

EskoArtwork, Sun Chemical and GMG form collaboration

GMG, one of the leading developers and suppliers of high-end colour management software solutions, announced that its partnership with Sun Chemical will be extended to further integrate access to the Sun Chemical SmartColour database. EskoArtwork and GMG have already entered into a partnership under which, GMG will integrate the EskoArtwork technology to connect its ColorProof proofing solution to the SmartColour engine. This collaboration among three industry leaders intends to make a deeper and more integrated end-to-end colour workflow in the label and packaging industries.

Hassia Packaging Pvt Ltd has entered a new vertical in the dairy market for filling products in cups with Universal Rotary Fillers URF 785. Hassia India offers two versions: flexi URF 785 and flexi URF 610, which fill liquid and viscous products in pre-made cups. This machine has features like cup dispenser, filling station, lid-placing, lid-sealing, cup discharge and exit conveyor with optional facility of prefill/ pre-cleaning, over cap/printing, etc. This machine can fill up to 95 diametre cups, with height of 25-125 mm having 260–500 ml volume and can be filled up to three cups at a time. This machine offers a speed of 1,500-6,000 cups per hour, depending on the product density.

SmartColour, a database of real inkon-substrate colour results, including leading brand-owner colour specifications, saves time and money by eliminating the need to fingerprint spot colours on production presses to obtain accurate colour results on proof. The EskoArtwork colour engine connects to the SmartColour database, and manages SmartColour ink information, using the full spectral ink profile data to calculate spot colour overprints.

Specialist in packaging and process technology, Bosch Packaging Technology, has acquired 33,000 sq m of land in the Verna Industrial Estate, Goa. Its new plant at this location will come at an investment of Euro 4 million. Karthik Viswanathan, Managing Director, Bosch India, said, “This investment will fuel our ambition to grow in the packaging industry.” Bosch’s Packaging Division started its Indian operations in Bengaluru in 1995 before moving to Verna, in December 2007. By the end of 2012, Bosch is aiming to have a fully operational plant integrating the whole Indian production. With the new plant, the production

capacity of the Division is set to increase, along with its number of employees. India has enjoyed substantial growth in fast-moving consumer goods, the food & beverage sector as well as the pharmaceutical industry, which in turn stimulated the demand for packaging machines. Bosch India plans to enter the market mainly for horizontal flow wrapping machines. Ashok Gourish, Business Head - Verna Plant, Bosch Packaging Technology, said, “In India, the demand for packaging machines is expected to grow by 10 per cent per year.”

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NATIONAL NEWS

Moldtek Packaging introduces IML containers

Moldtek Packaging Ltd has recently commenced operations at its label printing facility to produce world-class In-Mould Labels (IML) for pails and containers for the first time in India. With the addition of IML label in-house manufacturing, Moldtek can now offer integrated solutions for IML packaging using robots. This facility can produce IML, shrink sleeves, heat transfer labels for

Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), ice cream, food, cosmetics and many other products & applications. Moldtek’s robot-operated IML moulding facility is ready to begin production of ‘ice cream tubs’ with IML decoration. Moldtek has already confirmed orders from leading ice cream manufacturers in India like Baskin Robbins and many export enquiries. This augurs Moldtek’s foray into the ` 20,000 crore flexible packaging market in India and can project high growth revenues. The company also intends to export these value-added IML labels for better realisation and profitability. Moldtek specialises in standard and made-to-orderpackaging solutions for leading brands of paints, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, FMCG, etc.

PACKTECH 2010 to focus on sustainability in packaging

conference will highlight the needs and the responsibility centres of the Indian packaging industry. The conference aims to bring together expertise from different interests of material suppliers, converting sources, machinery & system, R&D institutions, package users and other related agencies. Eminent personalities from across the world will share their knowledge and experience on the theme - ’Packaging and Sustainability’. They will address issues concerning output materials, energy efficiency, lead times and material storage & handling to reduce environment-related wastes.

GSK plans to turn Horlicks into a mega brand

As it prepares to enter the new decade, Horlicks has undergone changes in look and feel in keeping with the changing times, while maintaining the

In association with PFFCA and IPMMI, Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt Ltd will be organising PackTech 2010 conference and exhibition, with the extended support of MDI. The event will be held from November 19-20, 2010, at Bombay Exhibition Center, M u m b a i . Keeping in mind the increasing emphasis on sustainability in packaging, this

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has changed the logo and redesigned the packaging of its flagship brand, Horlicks, after a period of seven years. Launched over 100 years ago, Horlicks has evolved into a mega brand worth more than ` 1,500 crore, with products under various categories such as biscuits, nutribars and the most recent one, instant noodles.

Tinplate integration with Corus nearing completion

The integration of Tinplate Company of India Ltd with Corus, UK, is set to come closer with the Indian manufacturer nearing completion of its capacity expansion. Koushik Chatterjee, Chairman, Tinplate, said, “The integration will be at various levels such as application engineering, product development and sharing of best operational & management practices. A beginning has already been made and a joint team is working on it.” H e further added, “Tinplate is used mainly for packaging, while Corus is much ahead in product development. Our focus will be value-added products with emphasis on light-weight and durability.” Pointing out that Tinplate would soon initiate discussions with Hindustan Lever and major tea companies in view of the projected growth in the demand for packaged foods, Chatterjee indicated that the TATA Steel’s holding in Tinplate would rise to 60 per cent from April next year following the conversion of fully convertible debentures. “Tinplate is set to become a subsidiary of TATA Steel,” he added. core, thereby completing its transition from a health food drink major to a food & beverage brand, focussing on the health & wellness category. The ‘wave’ on the packaging symbolises ‘activity’ while the milk & wheat visual establishes Horlicks as the ‘great family nourisher’. The blue and orange colours have been a part of the Horlicks brand over many years and are a dominant part of the Horlicks base packaging.

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WORLD NEWS

Catalent licenses Digimarc’s ‘digital watermark’ packaging technology

Catalent has licensed Digimarc’s embedded data packaging technology to take authentication and brand awareness into the digital age. The ‘media enhanced packaging’ technology adds invisible data to printed materials that, when ‘viewed’ with a computer or mobile phone, calls up additional product information, advertisements and

even editorial content. Jeri Owen, VP Marketing, Catalent, said, “The platform will help address the growing need for brands to build consumer preference & loyalty by delivering innovative packaging solutions that simplify and enrich the lives of customers.” This point was also stressed by Victor Dixon, VP & GM - Printed Components, Catalent Pharma Solutions, who said that this technology will uniquely position the company in assisting the pharmaceutical and consumer packaging industries to better inform & engage the consumers of their products. According to the company, ‘media enhanced packaging’ could play a role in both product authentication and to assist in recalls.

of foods such as salads and potato crisps. The new packaging has been designed to be robust enough to withstand the weight of being underneath other items in a shopping basket. It would be using an existing packaging supplier and had invested in new production lines that had already been installed. Demand from its customers for a solution that was practical and more sustainable had been the driver behind the development.

Intelsius, formerly DGP Group, has introduced Orcatherm for temperature-controlled packaging and regulatory compliant sample transport solutions. According to Andrew Mills, CEO, IntelsiusAmericas, “There is a rising global demand for temperaturecontrolled packaging for drug storage & transportation, which has compelled pharmaceutical and biotech companies to seek robust, high-performing, environmentfriendly shipping solutions to protect the integrity of these specialised materials.” He further added, “As the development of today’s advanced therapeutics relies on these materials, the need for innovative temperaturecontrolled packaging systems would continue to grow.” The range has been designed to ensure maximum thermal protection for distributing highly valuable, temperature-sensitive materials such as biological samples, APIs and finished products for testing, analysis and immediate storage.

growth. And, we are going to leverage the Silver Bullet bottle to gain incremental distribution.” With its striking design emphasising on the ‘Cold Activated’ technology and large wraparound logos, the new Silver Bullet aluminium pint reinforces Coors’ strong brand positioning. The bottle delivers portability with a resealable twist off-cap, and wide mouth opening for a smooth pour. Cold-Activated technology provided by thermochromic graphics printed on the bottle, and a Cold Activation

Window in the secondary packaging let consumers see that the beer is cold before they buy it. In addition to beer, Ball’s lightweight alumi-tek bottle can be utilised for a wide variety of beverages such as carbonated soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, enhanced water, and beverages requiring retort processing.

UK supermarket to eliminate trays from meat packaging

UK supermarket Waitrose has unveiled its plans to light-weight its packaging by getting rid of plastic trays on meat products sold in its stores. The new ecopackaging will see sealed trays replaced by ‘snip and slide’ packaging that the firm estimates will cut packaging waste by 50 per cent and save 90 tonne of plastic waste a year. These packs have been designed for ease of opening and content removal. Minced and diced meat will be the first products to be repackaged. If the new packaging is a success, the company expects that it will be used for other ‘appropriate’ food products. It had earlier employed flow pack technology, already employed in the packaging

Coors Light launches aluminium pint in alumi-tek bottles from Ball Ball Corporation and Coors Light are bringing in yet another eye-catching, highly-functional packaging innovation that is bolder, and more portable than ever before. Coors Light launched the 16 oz. re-sealable Silver Bullet aluminium pint in alumi-tek bottles. Rick Gomez, Vice President, Coors Light, said, “We have seen our past innovations drive share and volume

Intelsius introduces new packaging temperaturecontrolled system

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WORLD NEWS

Elopak launches new eco-friendly milk cartons

Elopak has recently launched a new green carton pack for milk products, which the company claims delivers a low-carbon footprint, saves cost and has a more user-friendly design. The Norwegian company said the new ‘eco-carton’ saves cost by 2-5 per cent and CO2 up to 10 per cent, compared to the standard cartons. These are achieved, thanks to reductions in board and cap weight.

Fraunhofer scientist develops new active film

A scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging in Freising, Germany, has recently developed a new antimicrobial active packaging film that targets micro-organisms on the surface of meat, fish and cheese, to extend product shelf-life. Active packaging has opened the door to extending shelf-life by continuing the process of maintaining product quality and safety even once the products have left the factory. Japan has pioneered such packaging products

Besides the environmental aspects, Elopak considered the ergonomics of the new carton and designed it with score lines on the side & front that improve handling and pouring. Martin Wieser, Project Leader, Elopak, said, “The grip leads to a squeezing of the carton giving a more secure feeling in the hand. Easier handling creates more convenience and better pouring.” To activate the score lines on the eco-carton, manufacturers need to invest in the ‘eco activator’ E-S Eco82 that is placed on the conveyor downstream from the filling machine. According to Wieser, this can be installed on existing Elopak lines at no significant extra cost and takes up less than 1 sq m space. One of the advantages of the new eco-carton is that it is the only investment required.

using active ingredients like silver, wasabi and ethanol to increase the time packaged foods can spend on supermarket shelves. Under EU regulation 450/2009, the EU food industry is now permitted to incorporate certain components into packs to release substances into or onto foods to extend shelf-life. The Institute has therefore been working on the creation of new, effective active packaging technologies. This work has led to the development of a lacquer-based antimicrobial active film that incorporates a controlled-release mechanism. Carolin Hauser, Food chemist, who was behind the innovation, elected to apply sorbic acid as the active agent and dissolved it on a lacquer before depositing it on a base film.

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Rexam and Med Time to develop compliance packaging solution

Rexam and Med Time Technology, a US manufacturer of plastic prescription vials, have launched Pill Timer, a packaging solution designed to boost treatment compliance rates. Both companies claim that Pill Timer medication management system is the first of its kind to have been built into a prescription vial cap. They assert that the disposable packaging solution, costing $ 4.95, will significantly reduce the number of self-medicating patients being admitted to the hospital; the cause of an annual 3,00,000 deaths and costing the economy $ 300 billion in the US. “Innovative packaging solutions to medical problems is the lifeblood of our business,” said Mike Vanderpol, a spokesperson for Rexam. He further added, “This strategic alliance enables our customers to help patients with chronic illness and life-threatening diseases by effectively managing a medical condition with proper medication.”

New Roberts Mart packaging for Suma’s snacks

Roberts Mart & Co Ltd has aided UK’s leading independent whole-food co-operative reduce its carbon footprint by supplying revolutionary, environmentfriendly packaging for a range of snack foods. Leeds-based Roberts Mart, a leading specialist in printed and flexible packaging solutions, has supplied the new form fill & seal and quad packaging made from recycled PET bottles to Suma Wholefoods for for packing its dried fruit, nuts, seeds, beans and pulses.

Roberts Mart and Suma, a workers’ co-operative specialising in vegetarian, fairly traded, organic, ethical and natural products, developed the idea of rPET packaging along with Suma’s Yorkshire-based packers Country Products Ltd. The new packs for the retail and wholesale markets are 100 per cent recyclable and have been launched in a variety of sizes from 100-750 g. Jon Knight, Team Member, Suma, said, “We are always looking to develop green solutions, which help minimise the impact on the environment. We have worked with Roberts Mart for many years and have found them as an excellent & innovative company to deal with. It suggested that this unique packaging material suits our dried foods, as it fits in with our ethos, and has helped us cut down our carbon footprint.”

WORLD NEWS

Weidenhammer invests more than Euro 30 million in 2010

Germany-based Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG) has invested more than Euro 30 million in 2010 to expand its European production sites. Roughly a third of the money is earmarked for modernising existing buildings, stated WPG. Also, the remainder will go towards new or upgraded machinery and production lines. “We constantly invest in our factories and machinery, for instance, in the expansion of our production

Saint-Gobain to sell its packaging business

Saint-Gobain is planning to sell its Euro 3.4 billion glass packaging business, Verallia, in a stock market listing designed to help the group focus on its core building materials business. The French group, which is one of the largest building materials businesses in the world, is planning to launch the initial public offering in the second quarter of the next year. Saint-Gobain’s packaging unit, which makes bottles and jars for food & drink

Impress launches re-sealable can for L’eau rouge

Metal packaging firm Impress Group has produced new re-sealable cans for French drinks brand L’eau rouge. The herbal infusion health drink will be packaged in a 170 ml Wide Open Re-sealable Can (WORC). WORC is a laminated, necked and threaded three-piece steel bottle with a large diameter aluminium closure.

facilities and the ongoing improvement of our hygiene standards,” said Ralf Weidenhammer, CEO, WPG. He further added, “It is the only way we can maintain our position as the market and technology leader.” At the end of September, the company celebrated the modernisation of one of its two composite can plants, located at WPG headquarters in Hockenheim. In future, the site will boast seven production lines capable of churning out 10 different kinds of composite cans as well as four lines of composite drums. At its site in Lübeck, Germany, WPG also installed a new line recently to manufacture the ‘peel-off top’ cap for its composite cans. The upgrade involved tripling of production space to about 4,000 m2. WPG hopes the modernised and expanded facility will spur growth in southern Europe. manufacturers, was first put up for sale in 2007. The financial crisis over the past three years had slowed down disposal, but the company now believes that the economic environment is now more conducive to a successful IPO. It plans to float less than half of the business initially. Saint-Gobain said in a statement: “After three difficult years, the general business environment in 2011 is more likely to ensure that the packaging sector will be valued at a price that reflects its true worth.” Meetings with employee representatives have now begun as Saint-Gobain makes the legal preparations for the IPO. News of the planned IPO comes after the company rebranded its packaging unit as Verallia earlier in the year in a bid to raise its profile. The filled bottles are double-seamed with a 52 mm diameter food end. “This packaging is completely new to the market and breaks traditional packaging formats,” says Philippe Cancel, Owner, SAS, the manufacturer of L’eau rouge.

Polenghi introduces 100 per cent recyclable bottle for organic lemon juice Bio

Polenghi LAS, in partnership with NatureWorks LLC, has recently launched Europe’s first extrusion-blowmoulded bottle completely made of renewable plant material instead of oil. The Italian company claims that by switching from polyolefin resin to Ingeo bio-plastics for packaging 10 million bottles of its bio organic lemon juice, Bio will save 1,000 barrels of oil and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 126 tonne compared to an equivalent oil-based plastics squeeze bottle. Polenghi’s achievements demonstrate the first European commercial introduction of a proven, low-environmental impact and renewably sourced bioplastic substitute for polyolefin resins in extrusion-blow-moulding applications. Moreover, bioplastics also offers stable pricing compared to the instability experienced in the oil market. Said Marco Polenghi, Sales Director, Polenghi LAS, “This bottle and shrink-sleeve label made from renewably sourced Ingeo bioplastics, present us with the opportunity to differentiate our bio organic lemon juice.” Polyethylene and polypropylene are the polyolefins normally used in the extrusion-blow-moulding process to produce the ‘soft’ plastic packaging utilised for food and personal care squeeze bottles. The manufacturing process to produce Ingeo bioplastics emits 38 per cent less CO2 and consumes 45 per cent less energy than the manufacturing process for an equivalent weight lowdensity polyethylene.

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DESIGN INNOVATION

In a sea of look-a-likes, the challenge is to bring to the market new and improved product concepts where the packaging does more than simply contain and protect the contents. Packaging innovation is crucial to the future of packaged goods, with user convenience being a key driver. As smart packaging concepts are predicted to be commonplace features in the future, this column is a tribute to the latest innovations in packaging designs.

Re-sealable snack-pack for crispy nachos

Doritos tortilla chips have been in the market since 1964. However, adding a fresh appeal to its brand is Peter Parlovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geometric packaging with surface triangulations. The principle advantage of this design is that its folds and dimensions allow easy opening & closing of the pack, without a clip. This is suitable as a quick snack option for consumers constantly on the move, without compromising on the quality of the chips, even after opening it. The package is made of cardboard, which serves the dual functions of environmental sustainability, while at the same time imitating the shape and natural texture of the triangular chips, also called nachos. The inspiration for this design comes from ancient Mexican history. The final form of the packaging resembles the classic totem poles of Aztec architecture. The design is also a visual standout on supermarket shelves, since its flat and angular surfaces offer ergonomic value, and create a perfect canvas for expressive & attractive illustrations. Manufacturer: Doritos

A package identical to the fruit

They say that the appearance of food & drink influences an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste bud. Industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa has taken this into consideration, and designed the fruit juice packaging, which imitates the fruit itself, including textures and colours. If it is to be believed that design influences the human mind while choosing a product, this packaging identical to the fruit - is sure to catch up faster than ever. The product is claimed to become a major hit, though it is more expensive than an average juice box. With an eye for detail and a realistic feel, these ingenious packages would definitely leave all craving for a cold mix of strawberry and banana flavours. Fukasawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is a brilliant solution that adds a bit of colour to the fridge. Manufacturer: Naoto Fukasawa Design

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Eco-friendly food wrapping

Novamont and Ecor have collaborated with Filogea to devise a unique non-GMO, compostable eco-tray for ready-to-eat range of salads. This innovation enhances the application of Mater-Bi® products for food packaging. Quality and environmental sustainability are the key elements of the non-GMO biodegradable & compostable Mater-Bi® packaging for salads. The idea behind this innovation was to find a packaging for the IV range of products which, besides being suitable to preserve fresh produce and give a longer shelf-life, is also sustainable, ie, it limits the environmental impact of the materials used. Mater-Bi®, the bioplastic developed by Novamont, is naturally biodegradable & compostable, and can guarantee the same strength & performance as traditional plastics, but is made of renewable resources of agricultural origin. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and consumption of energy & non-renewable resources. Manufacturer: Novamont

Designing the future, cleverly

Designer Yves Behar has teamed up with the sports company Puma to redesign the packaging for its shoes, and Puma says the result, named Clever Little Bag, will reduce paper consumption by 65 per cent, saving 20 million mega Joule of electricity each year. Behar believes that though colours & materials are optional, sustainability is not. Behar is emphatic that the future of our environment is in the hands of companies, both large and small. His project for Puma sits well next to the need for sustainable and enivironmentfriendly packaging. The message here is: For individuals, small companies and multinationals alike, sustainability must take the highest importance in everything they do.

A multi-purpose bottle to clean home

One can now ‘Flip, Mix, Clean’, with the innovative household cleaner from Replenish. It features a PET spray bottle with a built-in measuring cup, along with a four-ounce pod of concentrate that is attached to the bottom. So, to use, flip the product upside down, squeeze the pod until the measurement cup is full, and add water. Each pod has enough fluid for four full bottles. As the product is designed for reuse, and the system is based on a concentrate, Replenish uses 90 per cent less plastic, oil and CO2 emissions than pre-mixed household cleaners. Manufacturer: Replenish

Manufacturer: Puma

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LEADERS SEPAK

“Technical collaborations and a global production footprint will be the key in placing India’s glass packaging on the world map”

….says Mukul Somany, VC & MD, Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd (HNGIL). His experience in the glass industry spans over 23 years, during which HNGIL has grown from having a marketshare of 25 per cent in India to more than 60 per cent. In conversation with Annabel Dsouza, Somany discusses the tremendous potential within the Indian glass packaging industry, emphasising on a renewed approach towards glass.

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LEADERS SPEAK India’s current status compared to the global market scenario of the glass packaging industry… Currently estimated at ` 4,000-4,500 crore, the Indian glass packaging is the third fastest growing industry after Turkey and Brazil, according to The World Packaging Organization. It has been growing at the rate of over 10 per cent per annum and is estimated to multiply in double-digit in the future due to its potential to cater to the global markets. We already have dedicated export lines, however our capacities are currently being used by the demand in the local markets. Technical collaborations and a global production footprint will be the key in placing India’s glass packaging on the world map. Growth drivers of the Indian container glass industry… Growth of the organised retail sector has boosted demand in the glass packaging industry. Lifestyle changes, growing consumer consciousness about health, hygiene and eco-friendly products are also playing important roles. Growth prospects are derived from the wine industry, which has been growing at the rate of over 25 per cent per year consistently, and is expected to increase to 35-40 per cent annually in the forthcoming years. The alcobev segment accounts for over 55-60 per cent of the total demand for container glass. The liquor industry, driven by favourable demographics and rising disposable incomes, has posted a strong CAGR of 12 per cent over the past four years; and the trend is expected to continue. The retail food sector in India and the pharmaceutical industry contribute another 30 per cent of the demand. The sector is expected to grow to around $ 150 billion by 2025. These offer huge opportunities for the container glass industry in the country. Innovations that are leading the way… Huge R&D investments have resulted in the development of state-of-theart technologies for light & tough

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glass bottles to offset its perceived disadvantages like weight and fragility, vis-a-vis other packaging materials. Efforts to create a wider variety in terms of shapes and finishes are also in progress. HNGIL has introduced the Narrow Neck Press and Blow (NNPB) technology in India, with an investment of ` 100 crore last year. Through this technology, the company is offering light glass containers, which come with up to 15-20 per cent weight reduction. The process has reduced transportation cost and price per bottle due to less raw material consumption. This has benefitted clients across sectors through improved bottle quality and better transparency. HNGIL’s strategy to utilise India’s glass packaging potential… The untapped potential of the Indian market is reflected in the per capita glass consumption of around 1.4 kg as compared to 5.9 kg in China, 4.8 kg in Brazil, 10.2 kg in Japan and around 27.5 kg in some Western countries. Though India accounts for 1/6th of the world’s population, its share is only 3 per cent in the global packaging market, and 11 per cent in the Asia-Pacific market. To leverage this untapped potential, two aspects need to be addressed. First, investment in R&D and collaboration with global companies will help us set high standards of glass quality. Second, awareness must be created on the inherent benefits of glass as a sustainable packaging medium, with focus on health and hygiene platforms - the primary reason behind the ‘back-to glass’ movement in the Europe and the US. On the OMCO-HNGIL joint venture… We have set up a state-of-the-art mould manufacturing unit at the Puducherry plant with an investment of ` 35 crore. It is an initiative in partnership with OMCO, one of the largest glass mould manufacturers in the world. The joint venture is a stride by HNGIL towards becoming the complete glass

packaging solutions provider globally by strengthening its backward integration. While we will be providing civil and technical infrastructure, OMCO will be sharing its expertise on special designs and technologies, which are unavailable in India currently. The unit is expected to be operational by the end of 2010, with an initial capacity of 4,000 moulds per month. On glass being an environmentally sustainable solution… With a proven track record of more than 5,000 years, glass is the most sustainable packaging material obtained from natural sources like soda ash, feldspar, limestone, sand and dolomite. It is inert when subjected to strong chemicals. Even when heated in the microwave, glass does not affect its contents. To this day, glass is the only packaging to have received the Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) rating from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It does not impact the ecosystem or human health even if it ends up in landfills. The challenges ahead… Non-enforcement of BIS standards, price volatility of inputs, and scarcity of cullet (broken glass) are among the key obstacles. Due to lack of BIS standards, alternative packaging options are used in a number of sectors compromising on quality of products and consumer health. Rising prices of raw materials like furnace oil and soda ash have also caused much concern. Though the glass industry did not hike prices from 2003 to 2007, manufacturers were compelled to share the rise in cost with customers during this period. Cullet constitutes nearly 25-30 per cent of the total batch composition. Studies indicate that every 10 per cent increase in cullet component results in 17 per cent reduction in CO2, and 2.5 per cent reduction in electricity & natural gas. Cullet usage is less due to the low availability and prescribed reuse of bottles.

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FACILITY VISIT

Paharpur 3P

Prioritising, planning and pacing ahead Keeping abreast with the global retail trends and customer demands, Paharpur 3P is always at the forefront of the packaging segment. It is actively engaged in its vision to maintain the leadership through technology in the flexible packaging industry. Geetha Jayaraman

n 1987, when Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd planned to venture into the flexible packaging sector, it was the third company in the Sahibabad Industrial Area that set out to do it. At the same time, it had the confidence in its brand Paharpur to turn every opportunity into a successful business venture. The Group with its resources, intellectual capital & virtuous business ethics, has propelled its flexible packaging division to a position of strength & respect in the market both nationally and internationally. In 1995, the company was renamed as Paharpur 3P, which is situated in Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, in an area of 18.5 acre.

Lamination of the packages in process

Sujit Shome, Director, Paharpur 3P, reminisces, “What began as a small venture has evolved into a trusted organisation today, serving across a section of high-profile FMCG sector and other market segments. We have now catapulted to meet the requirements of export market dand are expanding at a steady pace. We have a plan in place to grow over three times by the end of this decade, and expect 40 per cen of our sales turnover to come from markets outside India.” Currently, 15 per cent of the company’s products is exported, and this figure is expected to reach 40 per cent by 2012.

Technology: The key Paharpur’s flexible packaging business leverages its resources from the Paharpur technology brand. More than 90 per cent of the machines & equipment are imported and in line with the latest international standards. Paharpur supports the development of cutting-edge technology so as to raise the bar of the product offering, process quality, productivity, cost conservation and turnaround time to service the markets of its choice. It has been reaping the rewards of goodwill, profitability and return on its investment. “Recognition is in our ability of developing and sustaining long-term relationships with our business partners. Today, our sales turnover exceeds

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$ 40 million. Seventy per cent of our products are manufactured for food applications where we are committed to providing safe and hygienic packaging for the food industry,” points out Shome.

Packaging solutions To achieve its objective of providing improved barrier properties & graphic representation, which would extend product shelf-life and brand value, Paharpur 3P looks to further expand and modernise its production facilities. Major innovations include liquid packing, microwaveable retort packs, packing for aggressive liquid products, barrier packing for sensitive products, etc. Various packaging solutions offered by the company are: Pouch for edible oil: Elimination of the need for an outer pack; zero leaker; and system cost reduction Premium atta: Heritage premium look; new ‘k’ seal stand up pouch; bottom branding for shelf appeal in flat display; improved presentation

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and convenience; passes sack outer packing requirements Coffee packaging enhancing freshness appeal: Flavour in coffee with aroma preservation; stronger sealant for product performance; no flavour scalping, ensuring the fresh aroma and taste of coffee New promotion platform in labels for cold beverages: Targeting Gen-X consumers; consumer engagement through interactive messages; and innovative labels with random message/numbers New bottom stand up pouch: Stable shelf display with new pouch format; bright print graphics with special transparent inks Food service solutions: Pasteurisable pouches for institutions; laminate withstands hot fill thermal cycle; exports of large volume products New format pouch for bulk commodity: Laminate structure prevents odour pick-up; pouch with bottom fold; increased internal

We have now catapulted to meet the requirements of export market and are expanding at a steady pace. We have a plan in place to grow over three times by the end of this decade, and expect one-third of our sales turnover to come from markets outside India. Sujit Shome Director

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volume; performs in woven sack through better seal integrity Marine vacuum packaging for exports: Imports eliminated with local supplies; complex logistics of import not required; short delivery and development lead time; business viability with local source Liquid soap packaging: Easy pour pouch for convenient usage; source reduction over bottles; zero droop ensure better shelf display; no spill packaging

Innovative packaging Customer satisfaction is the principal focus of Paharpur 3P. The company is committed to consistently meet and exceed its relentless pursuit of excellence in quality. Shome avers, “Our focus is to delight the customers by creating superior quality products that are innovative and offer better value. Through efficient management of resources, technology and progressive corporate policies, we shall sustain a dynamic environment where employees are motivated and encouraged to excel.” Since the company strongly believes in R&D and innovation, a centre was set up three years ago, which is staffed with dedicated technicians who ensure packaging is of the standard that is required by any customer. Currently, the company is focussed on expanding its share in retort grade pouch, consumerfriendly packaging with convenience features. Being the pioneers in liquid

Paharpur 3P supports the development of cutting-edge technology so as to raise the bar of the product offering, packaging, it is now coming up with micro-waveable retort packs for aggressive liquid products. Paharpur’s product profile comprises a list of interesting pouches and bags. In fact, its biggest strength is in pouch making. Currently, the company can produce a range of pouches for any kind of products with a variety of value-additions like spouts and reclosable zippers.

Quality assurance Since it is a consumer-driven industry, Paharpur 3P ensures quality check of its product. All products undergo stringent quality test before being offered to the customer. It is the first flexible packaging company to be certified with the Food Safety Management System standard ISO 22000: 2005, under which each process is defined and documented. Various processes are carried out as per the documented procedures, and wherever required, work instructions are made available.

Paharpur 3P is also certified for compliance with ISO 9001: 2000 standards, and is working on HACCP & Occupational Health and Safety Certification. The production process, which is directly related to quality, is identified & planned, which are carried out under controlled conditions. Each process is defined and documented. “Our factory is ideal for manufacturing flexible packaging for food products with the highest level of hygiene. This reflects in our contribution of business: 80 per cent from food segment and 20 per cent from non-food sector.” As an initiative to increase exports & gain international recognition, the company has also opted for BRC-IOP certification, and have qualified as a category I supplier for BRC-IOP standard.

Sustainability factor Sustainability is an important factor for any business organisation to grow. The company strongly believes in providing world-class products with minimum effect on the environment. It has taken initiatives like equipping its facility with rainwater harvesting. At the same time, it regularly checks the ground water level. Also, it runs on 100 per cent gasgenerated power. The company also ensures that it does regular poison tests to check the level of water contamination. It also has an inhouse waste treatment plant. These make Pahapur 3P one of India’s first eco-friendly packaging plants. Moreover, 60 per cent of these are covered with greenery. Paharpur has also made efforts to look at markets for conversion of rigid packaging into flexible to reduce carbon emission.

Into the future

The newly installed high-tech machinery for packaging

Paharpur 3P has identified infinite possibilities that packaging can offer. With the team constantly working on providing innovative solutions, which are eco-friendly as well as costeffective, the company strongly believes in achieving tremendous growth in the near future.

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SECTOR WATCH

The global beverage packaging sector is at an important turning point. Even though people in the country used to have fruit juices and fresh milk, with the change in population demographics and consumer behaviour, the overall beverage consumption volume will continue to grow at a fast pace.

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SECTOR WATCH Shivani Mody

eeping in line with the surging Indian economy, the packaging industry too is growing at a fast pace. As growth rides on increase in industrial production and international trade, the demand for packaging is also on the rise, more than ever before. The industry, mostly fragmented, is now banking on employing the latest technologies to meet the ever-growing needs of the consumers. Considering the increase in demand, the packaging industry is now adopting the latest technologies, and several high-end machines have been installed in the country in the past few years. Even the smaller players in the packaging sector see the need to upgrade their machines to high-end systems. Today, the packaging industry is on the brink of a revolution in terms of how products are manufactured, assembled, shipped and consumed. The industry is now capitalising on its many years of research & development. New materials have emerged as well, which have created new offerings that are often described as ‘intelligent’, ‘smart’, or ‘active’ packaging. These developments have provided a new set of invaluable tools. Moreover, the packaging industry is now looking at integrating track & trace mechanism to bring in reliability and efficiency in the process. One direction the packaging industry is surely moving towards is automation, ie, increased use of robots, sensor technology, RFID implementation, among others.

Efficient solutions For the packaging industry, automation brings in many benefits. Some of the well-known advantages are increased efficiency, improved productivity, speed of operations, reduction in errors & time taken, and enhanced quality of products. The latest technologies help in improving the overall business efficiencies and competitiveness in the marketplace. Also, the deployment of IT and upgraded software is helping companies re-engineer their business Modern Packaging & Design November-December 2010

processes to compete globally. This has established the focus on the automatic identification and data capture technologies, which helps in improving security. Using web interface, manufacturers are also providing secure, remote diagnostics for simplified maintenance. The automation solutions, which are seamlessly integrated & informationenabled, empower packaging machine builders in providing secure and remote access. With this, monitoring critical parameters and taking action before an equipment fails can keep machines running, which saves time and cost for both machine builders & customers. Aman Monga, AGM - Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs India Pvt Ltd, says, “To overcome the issues of lack of manpower and technically sound operators, automation is definitely the option. One can ensure greater efficiency & speed and reduced errors in the process. With automation becoming the norm, the packaging industry is moving towards increased usage of HMIs and PLC-based control systems, instead of the traditional controller. This allows for easier programming, which can be comfortably handled by the operators.” Raja Nagarajan, Director, Adept Robotics Solutions India, says, “We have employed a distributed architecture controller combined with motors and amplifiers. The advantage of such a system is that it has the capacity to control 15 robots or 24 motors. Controlling the speed also becomes easy with such a system.” Sanjay Kumar Shetye, Marketing Executive, Hilda Automation,, “In accordance with the customer feedback, focus on smooth designs and usage of materials is on the rise. These make the machines more efficient, which results in a trouble-free mechanism. Also, the PLCs have evolved from wired solutions to a wireless environment. These come with multi-memory & multi-software, and hence maintenance becomes easier. In addition, automation plays an important role in hazardous environments in protection of the employees.”

One can see rise in the number of multiple axis robots in the packaging industry. The usage of robots reduces errors caused due to human fatigue or repetition. Aman Monga

AGM - Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs India Pvt Ltd With a greater awareness regarding automation needs, manufacturers see an opportunity to meet the challenges in flexible packaging with a sophisticated, reliable and cost-effective robotic-based solution. The packaging industry’s demand for flexibility, reliability, sustainability and adaptability has outpaced the capabilities of traditional fixed automation. By understanding the advantages of robotic automation, manufacturers can assess how the technology enables them to meet the ever-changing packaging trends and demands.

Latest developments As an important part of the manufacturing process, packaging minimises product contamination, helps protect products from damage, and enables better marketing & branding of products. The packaging solution chosen should offer a measurable return on investment, reduce the timeto-market, and be able to adapt quickly to product changeovers. For packaging processes that require repetitive, manually-intensive product handling, robotics is the ideal solution. Compared to the manual labour, robotic systems enable greater throughputs, and offer better

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Today, there is a broad range of highperformance robots for handling, packaging and palletising applications, which are run using the same compact control system. Raja Nagarajan

Director, Adept Robotics Solutions India quality and are more reliable. Robots maneuver products on a rapid and consistent basis, make efficient usage of floor space, and quickly adapt to product changeovers through integrated vision technology. Today, robots are used across many industries, including food, cosmetics, personal care, electronics and other consumer products. Also, robots are now available in compact sizes with smaller footprint, touch-screen operator interface and pre-defined programming advantage for all applications and processes. Nagarajan says, “Today, there is a broad range of high-performance robots for handling, packaging and palletising applications, which are run using the same compact control system and capable of adapting to the rapidly changing needs of today’s packaging environment. Currently, the packaging industry is witnessing more usage of the 4-axis robots that can work with 300 parts per minute speed. These machines can be used across various applications. While customising the robot for different applications, one only has to change the gripper and certain aspects in the software. There

is no need to change any other part or the entire machine.” Robots are used for pick & place and loading & unloading applications on the shop floor. Since these are continuous/ repetitive processes on the shop floor, usage of robots can ensure accuracy each time. Monga says, “One can see rise in the number of multiple axis robots in the packaging industry. The usage of robots reduces errors caused due to human fatigue or repetition. There is more accuracy while filling the product into the containers. For example, in the case of filling a pouch, a robot can fill in more number of pouches than a person. Considering the number of pouches filled in a minute, a robot can easily fill 50-100 pouches more with ensured accuracy.” The other advantages of robots are consistency and accuracy in filling the desired amount of content into the container. The software is programmed with the required information, after which the robot continuously carries out the task uninterrupted. Monga informs, “For instance, while filling powder in a bottle, the robot will constantly check the level. It can ensure that all bottles have the same quantity of powder, from first to the last.” Pradeep Shoran, AGM - Marketing, Kuka Robotics India Pvt Ltd, says, “Globally, automation is a huge market. In Europe, robots are used to reduce cycle times, and speed up processes. In the case of the food industry, robots are progressively used in maintaining the hygiene standards of the products. In the entire packaging process, manual contact with food is eliminated, thus ensuring hygiene and quality of the product.” The intelligent robots available today offer better quality and reduce the cost. These ‘smart’ or ‘intelligent’ robots are fitted with sensors and cameras to carry out the inspection process.

Machine vision quality inspection Today, with the market demand for greater accuracy and quality, the

industry is looking at using machine vision quality inspection in conjunction with robots. Also, packagers are employing this to reduce waste and boost return on investment. The food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and labelling industries are constantly demanding new and innovative packaging solutions. Addressing the rising demand is possible using precision sensor systems in the corresponding packaging machinery. Further, the utilisation of sensors in packaging machines is growing. States Shoran, “The usage of sensors and machine vision systems with robots to improve efficiency in the complete system has increased. Robots are programmed to check and countercheck the products to ensure the highest product quality. These systems help the robot in decision-making and remedial action for defective products. This reduces the time and cost for the customers.” Citing an example, Monga says, “While inspecting ready-to-use injections in blister packs, one can check for complex completeness and

In accordance with the customer feedback, focus on smooth designs and usage of materials is on the rise. Also, the PLCs have evolved from wired solutions to a wireless environment. Sanjay Kumar Shetye Marketing Executive, Hilda Automation

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The usage of sensors and machine vision systems with robots to improve efficiency in the complete system has increased. Pradeep Shoran

AGM - Marketing, Kuka Robotics India Pvt Ltd

type checks using colour cameras. The removal of defective products from the lot helps save time and improves quality of the entire batch.” He further adds, “Some of the sensors are photoelectric standard sensors used for fast feed systems, filling, metering, sealing, packaging, grouping and cartooning; reflex light diffuse mode sensors for detecting arbitrary objects - independent of their brightness, composition, structure and colour; light barriers for improving efficiency for shrink film packaging and glass detection; colour & contrast sensors suitable for the detection of printing, colour & pattern marks; fibre optics solutions for space-restricted applications; rotary encoders & inductive sensors for the positioning of machine components; capacitive or ultrasonic sensors for checking the contents & level control; and vision sensors used for demanding tasks in quality assurance.” Today, focussing on the vision and motion co-ordination, the packaging industry employs intelligent robots. Seamlessly integrating robotic motion, vision guidance & inspection, and conveyor belt tracking into a common controls environment is the current trend. High-speed conveyor tracking is ideal

for applications where robots package products that are presented randomly on a moving conveyor belt. Nagarajan says, “These robots can see the parts in the hopper and even the orientation in the conveyors. Their job is to place the product in the correct position in a box. The robot captures the image, judges the orientation & speed of the conveyor, and takes the necessary action.”

Addressing challenges With the market expanding, the customer demands too are growing on a routine basis. Nowadays, customers are increasingly seeking machines that provide better accuracy and greater quality checks. Monga says, “The customer demand for accuracy is a challenge for machine builders. This is more when filling of content in the container concerned. The correct volume & placement are critical, and manufacturers are looking forward to solve the issue.” Also, the cost and return on investment for automation is still a concern. Further, automated machines such as robots are only one component of a complete flexible packaging solution. Tight integration with the existing factory networks and plant-wide material flow are equally important. Nagarajan says, “The maximum capacity of a robot is 300 ppm, which brings in the issue of high-throughput needs. Today, customers demand a single robot to perform all tasks, which is not possible, considering the limitation of the capacity. Some of the tasks require four robots, while customers demand a single robot citing cost concerns. The speed of robots too becomes a concern during the operations. These are some of the issues that are being worked on now.” Shetye informs, “Though the market for automation is predicted to grow twofold in the coming two-three years, the cost factor still is an issue with customers. The mindset of the people is a hindrance, and customers are not willing to pay for the latest technologies, which are costlier.” Globally, the usage of robots in the packaging industry is already extensive,

while it is gaining acceptance in the Indian industry only in the recent years. Shoran says, “In India, robots are not widely used, and in the packaging industry their use is limited. Companies here do not have the infrastructure, the process or the flow of volumes and materials to justify investing in robotic solutions. With many MNCs from Europe and US entering the country, this is one area that will see growth in the near future.”

Moving ahead Currently, the per capita consumption of packaging in the country is less than what is registered across the globe. Because of this reason, many companies are yet to look at automation and robotic technology or analyse the need for it. Statistics indicates that the packaging industry is set to grow at 20-25 per cent, more than the present level of 12-15 per cent. The potential of growth is much larger and untapped. Nagarajan says, “In the future, we will witness automated shop floors similar to those in global locations. Mapping the entire shop floor and the usage of automated guided vehicles is all set to emerge on a faster note in India too. Sooner or later, the entire shop floor will be automated in the packaging industry too.” But, there are certain factors to be taken into consideration. Shoran avers, “The trials for an automated shop-floor are on in other industries. But in the case of the packaging industry, companies will have to improve the infrastructure and change processes to integrate the automation technology.” Convenience, individuality, emotion and intelligence are decisive factors for being successful in the future. This means that more flexibility in functionality & materials as well as automated product & format changeovers are necessary. With the evolving hygiene standards and regulations in packaging, the usage of automation will become a necessity. Moreover, as the awareness and demand of the packaging industry grows, the focus on implementing automation solutions too is set to grow in the coming years.

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MARKET TRENDS

Courtesy: West Pharma

Pharmaceutical packaging

Injecting innovation, pre-filling opportunities The booming pharmaceutical industry in India has led to unbound developments in the pharmaceutical packaging industry in the country. With advancements, and transitions from conventional glass to new disposable materials, this industry is not only bringing about a change in the way individuals perceive injectables, but is also working towards the betterment of the technologies and machinery involved.

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hile the pharmaceutical packaging industry in India is experiencing high rate of growth, the global scenario looks interesting too. The global pharmaceutical packaging market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9 per cent from $ 42 billion in 2008 to $ 68 billion by 2015. While the US and Western Europe account for 70 per cent of global marketshare, the AsiaPacific region makes up for most of the remaining part. However, the Asia-Pacific is likely to grow faster at 10 per cent over

the next five years, with strong contending countries like India and China. The pharmaceutical industry in India is growing at 16 per cent per annum; subsequently contributing 25 per cent to the demand in the Indian packaging industry. The pharmaceutical packaging industry encompasses all activities, including package testing & validation, package designing, development, package prototyping and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The industry can be subdivided into blisters, blowmoulded plastics, prefilled syringes, ampoules and vials, caps and closures, tubes, bottles, pouches, strip packs, etc.

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Emergence of PFSs Increasing demand for improved drug delivery mechanisms and more complex biologic molecules will have to be complimented with better drug delivery devices. The fastest growth in pharmaceutical packaging market is expected from prefilled syringes (PFSs). The key advantages of PFSs are ease-of-use, elimination of dosing errors, and less wastage. Unlike the conventional pharmaceutical manufacturers who overfill vials up to 25 per cent to ensure end-user dosage, PFSs contain the exact quantity of drug. This prevents wastage as well as dosage errors. With the advent of more expensive biotech drugs, this is advantageous as it means cost-efficiency, especially when some vaccines are in short supply. The traditional materials used for packaging pharmaceutical products are aluminium foil, glass, paper and paperboard, plastic film, converted foil, etc. However, in terms of PFS, the industry is witnessing a switch from glass to plastic-moulded PFSs. This reduces the likelihood of breakage issues associated with silicone oil and glass. Currently, there are different types of PFSs available such as staked (in-needle syringes), luer (cone syringes); luer lock syringes, ready Prefilled syringes 6.5 %

Others 3.9%

Bottles 32%

Tubes 10.5%

Pouches 11.2% Vials 17%

Blisters 18.9%

Global pharmaceutical products distribution in 2008 Courtesy: Institute of Packaging Professionals

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inject syringes and dual chamber syringes. Piyush Tripathi, Technical Head, Chitra Pharma Machinery, avers, “To make PFSs accessible to a wider range of pharmaceutical customers, pre-siliconised and pre-sterilised syringes were developed. Normally injection stoppers are latex-free formulations, which will be used for tip caps and needle shields. Needle shields are available in new innovative materials such as Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs).”

Machinery required The pharmaceutical machinery sector in India has gained increasing importance in international markets. In India, there are around 800 pharmaceutical manufacturing machines and associated utility service units in small & medium sectors, with an estimated value of ` 20 billion in FY10 and recorded a 15 per cent CAGR during FY06-10. The import market is estimated to be around ` 5 billion and has grown with a CAGR of 19 per cent during FY08-10. It exports to more than 80 countries, including the US, the UK and other developed countries. With advancement, comes the problem of sustainability. While the PFS industry is booming, it is vital to upgrade the machine technology required to keep up with the essential standards. Says Martin Dupick, Business Unit Head - Pharmaceutical Machinery, Bosch Packaging Technology, “The reason behind the need for full automation of the upstream packaging steps is to be seen in the fact that the syringes arrive pre-sterilised at the manufacturing facilities. Any damage to a bag or a tub harbouring the syringes would result in spoiled containers endangering the lives of patients. For that reason, the highest attention needs to be paid to the unpacking & opening of the tub and

Development in the design of PFSs are on to make it user-friendly, and dosage forms are being developed to best suit this type of drug delivery. Piyush Tripathi

Technical Head, Chitra Pharma Machinery transferring the containers into the A-class, ie, the filling area, for which Bosch has developed and patented high-end solutions, providing safety of the processing required.” Behind the need of a high degree of flexibility on behalf of the filling system lies the fact that in a lot of cases, a high number of various products are processed on PFS machines, which reflects the above-mentioned flexibility of syringe types. Dupick further adds, “As high-value drugs are mostly highly complex in nature (long molecules), they require a particular handling, which sometimes favours peristaltic pumps, sometimes time-pressurefilling and so on. For that reason, Bosch has developed and patented combo-filling stations, which supply all filling systems.” Tripathi states, “For machinery manufacturers, it is another challenge, but adaptation and technology have given us an advantage to fill these PFSs though peristaltic pumps, metalto-metal dosing syringe, micro dosing pumps, and so on. Also, stoppering unit’s vacuum chamber isolator is also a modern development mostly used for packaging of PFSs.”

MARKET TRENDS

The plastics edge

As high-value drugs are highly complex in nature, they require a particular handling, which sometimes favours peristaltic pumps and time-pressure-filling. Martin Dupick

Business Unit Head - Pharmaceutical Machinery, Bosch Packaging Technology

Recent innovations Packaging material used for conventional packaging like bottles, jars, pouch, blisters, foils comply with the demand, and are being manufactured to be light in weight; for the same, machinery are also modified that best suit the packaging of light-weight materials. Tripathi says, “Innovations are applied not because of demand but for necessity. The latest design changes can be explained as automation of the existing system, incorporated with advanced Programmable Logical Control (PLC) units.” PFSs have limited parameters. These syringes are to be exposed to proper form of blow or mould. Tripathi adds, “It is required to be properly aniline and exposed to fine silicon before the drug is filled in the system. Designs of PFSs in the market are many, which include common direct needles, NRV type and postusage auto-break. Development in the design of PFSs are still going on, to make it more user-friendly. Also, dosage forms are being developed to best suit this type of drug delivery.”

Glass PFSs have dominated the market in the recent past, and now this trend has taken a turn. Switching from a glass prefill to a plastic-moulded PFS reduces the variability and breakage issues associated with silicone oil and glass use. Plastic syringe systems continue to gain strong acceptance from pharmaceutical makers with an array of benefits, though it has not reached the adoption level of glass syringes. With CZ resin-based syringes, for example, the component manufacturer uses a proprietary fluoropolymer barrier film on syringe components to provide extrusion force without the use of silicone and its concerns about leachables and extractables from elastometric components. The film is moulded to the surface of the piston, and provides a barrier against organic and inorganic contaminants. Many biotech drugs are sensitive to both silicone and tungsten. In a glass PFS-manufacturing process, a tungsten pin is used to create a hole for the needle. Residual tungsten can become embedded in the syringe glass during the high-temperature formation process. Should the tungsten come in contact with the drug, a reaction can occur. Glues and adhesives are also used to hold the needle in place once it has been staked into the syringe, and these may contaminate the drug. A plastic component can be moulded around a needle, eliminating the

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need for tungsten pins, glues and adhesives. This in turn makes the drug safer for the end-user and offers manufacturers greater reliability for their product. It also allows for the PFS to be used in a variety of delivery devices, which enables manufacturers to distinguish their product in a crowded market. Ultra high-quality plastic syringe systems provide dosage precision and support for new classes of biopharmaceuticals.

Making headway The major challenge confronting the manufacturers in this industry is interaction of PFSs with the drug. This causes great concern because it creates stability issues. Manufacturers need to eliminate the interaction between drugs and packaging materials. Regulatory bodies, companies and customers will

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scrutinise and look carefully at every aspect of the needles and syringes, especially as they are being utilised more today. Processing and quality control issues are therefore important. Manufacturing costs are rising, especially because of the growing concern of needle stick injuries. Safety measures to eliminate needle stick injuries are the chief concern in the healthcare industry. The safety systems are expensive, and the safety system providers are continuously researching to develop low cost alternatives. The percent of PFSs with safety systems is very low and this trend is expected to change in the forthcoming years with more focus of the healthcare industry on needle stick safety aspects. The future of PFS usage worldwide is projected to increase with the movement towards more potent dosage forms. The need for precise dosing is met with PFSs, whereas vials add a level of manipulation to the administration process, not to mention cost. Syringe processing and quality control requires unique techniques providing significant challenges to the syringe manufacturer, including the need to demonstrate sterility assurance via sound container/ closure integrity testing techniques. Manufacturers need to keep up with the pace of pharmaceutical and biotechnological developments. More complex technology is required, and thus more investment in manufacturing. There are a growing number of compounds in new therapeutic classes. The numbers of injectible products available are increasing. This means that technology needs to be adapted to the latest innovations, and this trend is likely to continue in the foreseeable future. Skilled & plentiful workforce, and state-of-the-art technology

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have helped emerging countries like India and China become favourite destinations for packaging companies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a greater number of new drugs are placed in PFSs, the likelihood is that the penetration rate and uptake of these by endusers will increase, as they get used to the format. Manufacturers will need

to keep up with the demand. Currently, there is not enough supply of PFSs. Pharmaceutical companies are requiring more sophisticated forms of delivery, as their requirements become more complex. This means greater investment is required by the manufacturers to maintain competitiveness in the market place,â&#x20AC;? concludes Tripathi.

INDUSTRY UPDATE

Automation in packaging

Towards better control and enhanced efficiency Automation is certainly the buzzword as todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packaging machine manufacturers look at ways to increase their profit margins, ensure efficiency in manufacturing and maintain high quality standards. The decision to automate any process/machine comes down to a combination of quality, safety, ergonomics and cost-benefit analysis. However, a manufacturer has very few options but to automate its machine/system to meet the requirements of his demanding customers.

Touch screen HMI and pick & place robotics Courtesy: Bosch Packaging

Amol Matkar

ontrols for any industry is defined as a device or set of devices to manage, command, direct or regulate the behaviour of other devices or systems, and it is the same in the case of packaging industry also. Any packaging machine, be it the doser, primary packaging machine, secondary packaging or tertiary packaging machine, controls command of the machine. Similarly, automation is also defined as the technique of making an apparatus, a process or a system to operate automatically; or the creation and application of technology to monitor & control the production and delivery of products & services. Automation involves a broad range of technologies including

robotics & expert systems, telemetry & communications, electro-optics, cyber security, process measurement & control, sensors, wireless applications, systems integration, test measurement, and many more.

Continuous technological progression The improvement in the packaging industry in terms of productivity and efficiency has been in line with the development of automation and advanced control system. Control system that emerged from simple mechanical and pneumatics to servo-driven & microprocessors-based equipment has enhanced the performance of equipment, resulting in high outputs. The complete pneumatic machines were giving a low output. Modern Packaging & Design November-December 2010

INDUSTRY UPDATE The first step of improvement in the control systems was using of logic control system using ladder logic and constructed with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The notation of ladder logic is still in use as a programming idiom for PLCs. This is simple, economical and can handle complex operations. Use of this system further increased the output of the machines. Introduction of servo technology gave birth to continuous motion machine. This has not only increased the speed of the machine in primary packaging, but has also reduced the maintenance in the machines, even making the machine nearly noiseless. The servo technology makes the system precise in terms of bag length, sealing location, reduced sealing time, faster acceleration and de-acceleration of motor, etc in primary packaging. It aligns the output of primary machines with the secondary system, locate the boxes for secondary packaging, prepare the stacks, and locate them properly with respect to the cartons, so that there is no damage of product or cartons.

Making it user-friendly With the upgradation of controls system, these systems are now modular in nature, thus addition or deletion of any function is possible even at a later stage by activating the said functions, without affecting the present state of the machine. With the introduction of touch-screen as a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), operation of a machine has become user-friendly. Moreover, these touchscreens are now more dynamic in nature, making them easy to handle. The microprocessor gave further options of connecting the HMI or the processor itself with the Internet, through the data exchange protocols. With the help of this feature the machine operator can directly communicate with the service team of the manufacturer and get the machine operating within a few hours, thus saving the downtime cost. The data exchange protocols also offer flexibility to the machine that can be connected to the personal computer, so that the supervisor can control the

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The controls and automation have not only reduced the wastage, but also increased efficiency and output considerably. machine from a remote distance. They also can monitor the productivity and keep a check on the parameters of the machine, so that the operator does not hamper the machine from giving the desired output. Automation and control systems give early warning through the HMI for any level drops of products and other consumables, so that the machine operator can keep the stock ready. Thus, the changeover time is reduced, which increases efficiency and output of the machine. Since modern microprocessors are economical, it is common to implement control systems, including feedback loops with computers, often in an embedded system.

Gen-next machines Pick & place robots form the new generation automation in the packaging industry. These have increased the output in the machines suitable for handling delicate products without damaging them. These robots place the product at the desired position precisely, thus the possibility of wastage of film and product is negligible. These are also helpful when products of different shapes and sizes are to be packed in a single bag. The controls and automation have not only reduced the wastage, but also increased efficiency and output considerably, resulting in the reduction on investment period of the equipment. Also, the increase of output of the machine has resulted in lowering the space requirement for the packaging machine and imparting the additional space for finished product, thus reducing the investment

on building or hiring warehouses for finished products, making the project viable.

Integrated growth path Automation has helped in integrating the processing lines with the packaging sections. Even in the packaging sections, automation has integrated the primary, secondary and tertiary packaging machines. When the process line, primary, secondary and tertiary packaging are integrated, a lot of space is being saved. If these sections are not integrated and automated, additional space is required for the storage of output at each section, besides the space required to store the consumables required for the section. Thus, manual handling at the end of each stage shall incur losses at the end of each section, reducing the overall productivity.

Ensuring safety The automated plants have also reduced the size of the electrical panels housing the controls and also the cabling required for the same. This has further enhanced the safety of the plant along with the reduction in the floor space. The automated plants are clean, as there is no product spillage because of manual transfer. The automation and controls have also made the machines safer to operate. Any possibility of accidents is avoided by pre-warning systems, which form the integral part of automation. The safety interlocks do not allow the machines to operate in unsafe and abnormal conditions. The above advantages of automation and controls offer confidence to the entrepreneurs to invest in automated packaging solution. Amol Matkar is the Product Manager in the Packaging Technology Division at Bosch Ltd. He has over 19 years of experience in the food processing & packaging machines and is a TUV Nord Certified Internal ISO auditor. At Bosch Packaging Technology, Goa, he looks after all business units, ie, packaging machine, confectionery and pharmaceuticals. Email: amol.matkar@in.bosch.com

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Labels and labelling

Ensuring the rightful impact Labels and labelling technologies have come a long way in detecting spurious, adulterated and defective products. Though it is the duty of the manufacturer to depict the correct information on the product, the consumer also needs to pay attention while buying the products to ensure that he gets value for money, and more importantly, the rightful product.

Courtesy: Schreiner Group

P V Narayanan

This column by P V Narayanan, Chairman, Cognizance Packaging, presents a series of articles on various facets of packaging. These include the basic concepts & principles of packaging through materials - properties applications, packaging machinery & systems, products packaging, standards & quality aspects, and packaging as a management activity tool, besides recent trends & developments.

y and large, it is assumed that a label is essentially a source of information, instruction and storage & user-follow-up carrier. Little emphasis is attached to legal aspects and its relevance to consumer protection. A consumer has the right to avail the right product conforming to its formulation & composition, price, quality, etc. These aspects are not only relevant to the products pertaining to the food and pharmaceutical/drug sectors, but also every other industry. The consumer should realise the importance of the printed details on the container or the label affixed. Everyone involved in the supply chain has a responsibility, ultimately aimed at effective and appropriate usage of the product. The major label user sectors are aparels and textiles, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, automotive components, tobacco and

other FMCGs, electrical appliances, computer labels, jewellery, floppies/CD, batches, industrial lubricants and paints, gift articles, and many more. The family of labels could fall under five major categories, viz, plain paper and wet glue, pressure sensitive/self adhesive, heat seal/transfer, gummed paper, shrink sleeve and in-mould (IML). Further, labels are made from different substrates. These would include paper and specialty papers, plastic/ synthetic substrates, fabric, metallic foils, paperboards, laminates and metal sheets. The worldwide growth is estimated between 4 and 7 per cent per annum in volume. The highest growth market regionwise is estimated to be: Latin America - 10.2 per cent, Eastern Europe - 12 per cent, China 15 per cent, and India -19 per cent.

Market demands Every product is governed by statutory

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regulations, including the marketing needs. Such regulations must be appropriately conveyed to the consumer. These are besides the basic information and instructions. The details that need to appear on a label vary, depending on the product group, storage and nature of usage, besides the ones directed by the authorities. Often, colour codes, illustrations and graphics form part of such regulations. Labelling (and mostly marking), also is a vehicle of instructions for storage & handling and stowage & placement in the transport systems. These assume greater significance with respect to the products that are hazardous in character. Today, aesthetics is a predominant factor in the labelling industry. It should help in increasing product recognition and brand awareness. Manufacturers of labels and labelling machinery must understand the aspects of labelling, to profit from the fast expanding label markets. The industry

has to be quick in its response with viable labelling solutions. The other demanding situation is the short lead-time to design, produce and supply labels. The label provides the first feel-good factor and creates a positive impression, being the first external eye-to-eye contact encounter. It mirrors the all-in-one compliance from a simple product information to the ultimate statutory and regulatory requirements. It becomes an effective link among all in buying and selling of various input resources and manufacturing facilities. While the significance of label, coding and marking needs less emphasis, it is equally important that the medium of label and method of application should ensure that it is permanent, legible and resistant to smudging, abrasion, light fast, etc. It should also remain affixed till the purpose is achieved. While self-adhesive labels have been the main growth driver for the label industry in the recent years, rapid technological advancements of some of the latest, innovative label solutions are now beginning to have a major impact on the world of labels. Shrink sleeve labels, for example, which were initially introduced as a means of banding products together, have now emerged as a 360o highquality decoration technology, capturing

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Labels store information and Labels become active in can communicate with a Label information is able to response to a trigger event (ie, reader. More sophisticated switch on and off in response filling, release of pressure or systems can have read/write to external/internal conditions. gases, exposure to UV capability. Do not require line Ability to sense and inform or moisture) of sight

• RFID labels • EMID • Chip labels • Chipless labels

• Oxygen scavenging labels • Anti-microbial labels • Ethylene scavenging labels • Odour and flow absorbing labels • Moisture absorbing labels • Heating/cooling labels

• Microbial growth indicators • Physical shock indicators • Leakage, microbial spoilage indicators • Light protection • Time/temperature indicators • Freshness indicators

Key intellignet, smart active and smart label solutions Source: Book ‘Food Packaging Science and Technology’

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more marketshare that was dominated by self-adhesives. Similarly, wraparound film labels have become a key solution for high-volume decoration of bottled water, carbonated beverages and other soft drinks, mainly at the expense of the wet-glue label sector. Labels such as patch film, cut-and-stack film and in-mould are now widely used, particularly in some of the emerging markets across the world.

Global growth trends The worldwide label market is dominated by wet glue (around 32 per cent) and self adhesive (around 56 per cent). All others make up the remaining 12 per cent. The fastest annual growth of labels worldwide comes from the following new and emerging label technologies: Self-adhesive - 6-7 per cent, in-mould 10-12 per cent, sleeving 15-18 per cent, cut & stack films - 16-19 per cent, wraparound film - 17-20 per cent. The rapid growth witnessed in the labels sector is attributed to non-paper

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or film materials and web printing. Plastic/synthetic labels are likely to enjoy a marketshare of 30 per cent. This is influenced by the increase in usage of synthetic/plastic bottles and containers, besides performance labelling requirements. The key trends that have influenced the usage of labels are reduced application of metal & glass

packaging, increase in usage of synthetic/ plastic bottles & containers, adoption of variable information printers, and demand for clear, smart & intelligent labels. The growth, however, is constrained by direct printing on aluminium cans for drinks, rapid growth of stand-up pouches, growing usage of in-mould labelling that facilitates high-quality graphics, design

enhancement of container appearances, ready-to-fill containers, incorporation of barcode for easy scan, etc. Introduction of narrow- to mid-web UV flexo presses and inline converting to produce labels have emerged as new growth areas. The latest trends undoubtedly have an influence on the strategic thinking of the label industry, from suppliers, through converters to end users. Label substrates, adhesives, silicones, inks, coatings and varnishes are also constantly evolving to meet market demands. Label printing processes, especially UV flexo and combination solutions, continue to evolve. Digital presses could constitute more than 20 per cent of all new label press installations. P V Narayanan is the Chairman of Cognizance Packaging. He is also the Secretary General - IPMMI, and Chief Executive - PFFCA. He is a recognised UNIDO, ITC, and CFTC (UK) expert consultant in the field of packaging. Email: peeveen@ gmail.com

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PACKAGING PRINTING

UV curing

Special-effect performance enhancer Thanks to ultraviolet (UV) technology, special effect ink is what transforms those already exciting packaging products printed through offset process. Bhargav Mistry

Cake box packaging enhanced through UV Courtesy: DMI

he UV technology, now adopted in screen, offset and digital, is the best available printing option currently, both for technical, operational and environmental reasons (UV offset, UV digital and UV in screen printing). Ever since its onset, UV screen ink has gradually changed the role of the screen printing process. Today, this versatile printing process has become the backbone of offset printing vis-a-vis packaging industry, with regard to value addition. The biggest contributing factors have been the improvement in raw materials, advanced screen printing machines and UV-curing system; and the print process itself has undergone great transformation. UV graphics inks provide faster curing, denser colours, multipurpose functionality, more stable printing, and low ink deposit/high ink coverage. The special effect inks and varnishes available today are the result of UV technology. UV screens inks are formulated by manufacturers to adhere to a wide range of materials for graphics, container, industrial applications, etc. Inks are tailored to each marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements for outdoor durability, chemical resistance, cold/heat resistance, water resistance, flexibility for processing & mounting graphics, etc. UV inks contain oligomers, monomers, pigments, photo initiators and various additives to enhance performance. Most UV inks used today are based on free radical cure of acrylated pre-polymers.

UV technology implies the usage of an ink of special formulation that polymerises only in the presence of a source of UV radiations. The UV radiations are similar to the visible light or infrared, one of the forms of energy of the electro-magnetic spectrum. The relation between the UV ink and the UV curing system is complete and absolutely necessary. Cylinder press, which comprises automatic feeding and inline UV dryers, is the best type of screen printing press available, because of its combination with offset, of speed, productivity and quality of result.

Selection of a UV curing machine When purchasing a UV curing machine for screen printing, two very important features to look for are: a) how well the manufacturer handles the heat generated by the UV lamps; b) how well the conveying system transports the light stock through the reactor Other considerations for purchasing UV curing machine are the number of lamps required to achieve proper cure at the desired speed. This should be co-ordinated with the ink supplier who would recommend the number of lamps needed at a given production speed.

UV inks UV curable inks and coatings render a durable, high-gloss finish with excellent spoil and abrasion resistance. In addition, UV inks and coatings cure only by exposure to UV light, so they will not dry on the screen. Also, finer mesh

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PACKAGING PRINTING screens can be used with UV curable inks, which result in detailed printing. The nearly instant drying of UV results in more output from existing screen printing presses.

Offset and screen printing combination On the same image or item, several effects can be combined. But how to combine these effects with images printed with other technologies is the real task, which can be tackled only by an intelligent screen printer. It is to be noted that the whole operation must be integrated in a manner to be usable in the workflow of the production or in combination with a good supplier.

UV curing UV curing depends on the type of UV ink or varnish and of the thickness of the coat. In UV system, it is desirable to know how thick a varnish can be printed that will cure easily and instantly. UV curing or ’drying‘ is achieved through photo-polymerisation. Ultraviolet energy is generated by the mercury vapour lamps, which have a strong spectral peak of 3,650 angstrom. This energy is absorbed by the photo-initiator within the liquid formulation of the ink or coating. Some of the important factors governing the cure rate are: Photo-initiator to resin ratio in the liquid or ink

Ability of the pigment and the concentration of the pigment to transmit UV energy, in the case of a screening ink Intensity of UV energy in wattseconds/ CM2 produced from the mercury vapour lamps Thickness of the ink or coating to be cured Substrate on which the ink and coating are to be cured The material supplier also chooses those pigments at an optimum concentration level, which are capable of transmitting UV light. However, some pigments transmit UV energy more readily than others: black and white are perhaps the most difficult inks to cure because black inhibits UV energy penetration and white reflects UV energy. They both can be cured with increased exposure.

High wattage leads to faster production The intensity of the UV energy is, for the most part, determined by the type of lamp and reflector used. The current standard for the industry is 200 to 300 watt/inch mercury vapour lamp housed in an aluminium reflector, of which the inside surface is plated and polished for maximum UV reflectance.

Overcoming hurdles Since UV curable inks are 100 per cent solid and will not discharge solvents, the amount of ink initially printed is the amount of ink left after cure. Therefore,

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Maintaining consistency UV machine only cures the ink and they are featured with an adjustable conveyor speed to set as per the desired value specified by the ink manufacturers in Joules or Milli Joules/cm2. Every ink on different substrate printed with different mesh-counts needs different intensity to cure the UV Inks. It is always better to keep a meter to check on a regular basis. UV

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UV ink is supposed to contain oligomers, monomers, pigments, photo initiators and various additives Courtesy: Michel Caza, Past President, FESPA & ASPT, France

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monofilament screens with 140-180 threads/cm (355-457 threads/inch) should be used for screen printing UV curable materials. If the pigment level in a UV ink is too great, the ink will not cure; so, the screen printer requiring true opacity for a job cannot use UV inks at this time. Anything less than true opacity can be achieved by UV. Adhesion of the UV curable to some substrates has been an issue, but material suppliers are overcoming this obstacle by altering the formulation of the coatings for a specific substrate. The thickness of the ink and coating is a concern to the screen printer because the UV will be unable to xxx penetrate if too much ink isCourtesy: deposited, which will result in incomplete cure results. The thickness of the clear coatings is not as critical because they do not contain pigments, which reduce cure rates. The substrates on which the ink and coating are to be cured affect the cure rate.

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Understanding why white and black inks require more energy to cure Courtesy: Michel Caza, Past President, FESPA & ASPT, France

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Ensuring the ink is properly cured Properly curing the ink film for the first time is important. Properly cured ink minimises substrate degradation, over curing, rewetting and under-curing, thus optimises proper inkto-ink adhesion. First, before starting production, set the conveyor speed as per the meter reading specified by the ink supplier (ensure that the specification matches the lamp wattage, ie, 200/watt/inch or 300/watt/inch) or maintain data as per the last production parameters noted. Also, ensure that the mirror polished skin of the reflector is cleaned regularly. Dirty reflector decreases the curing speed, over-heats the substrates, and affects the registration parameters due to the change in substrate dimensions.

Effects of over-curing â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Over-curingâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; must be avoided. It is possible to print the UV inks with any type of screen fabric. One of the secrets in printing the UV inks is to obtain the thinnest possible deposit of ink. By over-curing, the surface becomes hard when another layer of ink is printed and cured over the first layers, the top layer would experience poor adhesion to the bottom layer. Also, over-cured ink becomes less flexible and makes the surface hard, which is liable to break the ink film during punching or bending.

Training the staff Before taking the first step, the staff needs to be detailed on the following points: Problems specific to the use of the UV fabrics when stenciling Right choice of UV inks adapted to each problem Physic-chemical properties and their preparation How to properly handle the UV reactor, its adjustment according to the problems posed Related problems in pre-press: such as the elimination of overlapping Precautions to take when handling the UV inks, when it comes to hygiene and dermatological protection

Clear communication: The effective way While approaching a supplier for a particular UV special effect ink, one needs to tell him: what the print buyers want in terms of value addition; what substrate is going to be used; what thickness is needed; what type of printing (semi-automatic, fully automatic) & drying facility one has, etc. And, accordingly the ink supplier/manufacturer is supposed to advise on the usage of appropriate mesh, heating parameters, etc. Bhargav Mistry is the Director of DMI, and Managing Director of Grafica Flectronica, one of the leading manufacturers of fully automatic and semi-automatic screen printing machines. Email: bhargav@graficaindia.com

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Inspiring innovations

Mumbai | 17-19 Feb, 2011 Shibani Gharat

aterial handling plays a fundamental role in today’s manufacturing set up. Right from raw material handling to the final dispatch of the product to the end-customers, material handling plays an indispensable role. In a nutshell, an efficient Material Handling Equipment (MHE) increases throughput, controls costs and maximises productivity. While the applications are many, every industry vertical demands a unique set of equipment to store inventories, as well as to dispatch the final product. Justifying the same, Tushar Mehendale, MD, ElectroMech, avers, “Any manufacturing unit, in any sector, requires equipment to handle materials in the factory. Different verticals require different solutions to cater to their MHE needs. Chemical industry, pharmaceutical, construction, electronics, energy, food & beverage, metalworking, metal casting, plastics, aerospace manufacturing, automotive industries – all are dependent on the MHE industry. This reflects the critical significance of material handling in every industry vertical.” Elaborating on how efficient material handling brings profits to the industry, Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President - B2B Publishing, Infomedia18 (A Network18 Company), opines, “Efficient material handling and smart storage solutions are the means for enhancing profitability for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).” In order to cater to the growing needs of the customers and to create an awareness about the gen-X material handling solutions for the industry, Network18

To keep pace with the increasing demands and manufacturing advances, the Indian material handling industry needs to innovate and deliver innovative solutions. HiTech Material Handling is a first-of-its-kind show exhibiting futuristic products & services across the material handling spectrum. A one-stop shop for gen-X material handling solutions, the event is all set to provide a success ladder to one & all... Group is organising a mega industry event in February 2011. The event is aimed at providing a conducive platform for showcasing best solutions that aid in attaining manufacturing efficiency. HiTech Material Handling is a first-of-its-kind event showcasing latest material handling innovations under one roof. From MHEs like forklift trucks and automated logistics systems to innovative and cost-effective ideas in racking, shelving, storage solutions, transport and distribution, packaging; handling system design & warehousing, the event will display the best of new-age material handling solutions. HiTech Material Handling Show will be concurrent with HiTech Automation, under the umbrella show HiTech Manufacturing.

An era of evolution

In the past few years, material handling has become a new, complex and rapidly evolving science. For moving material in & out of warehouse, a variety of equipment and system are in use, depending on the type of products and volume to be handled. According to Vijay Devta, Senior Sales Executive, Safex ElectroMech, some of the newedge technologies in India for MHE are hydraulic conveyors, hydraulic working platforms and material lift, passenger cum material lift in construction industries and in-process industries roller conveyor. Manufacturers have a wide variety of choice in the types of MHE available in the market. To add to this, globalisation and international trade & commerce are propelling competitiveness and driving

the development of novel and efficient material handling technologies in the market. According to Mehendale, the size of the Indian MHE industry is estimated at approximately `5,000 crore and is likely to grow at 20 per cent year-on-year over the next five years, in terms of the overall economic growth. Domestic production and foreign trade are the two growth drivers for this segment.

One-stop shop

HiTech Material Handing will help the entire material handling industry converge on a single lucrative platform that will serve as a foundation for the future growth of this industry. The event will display cutting-edge technology, breakthrough innovations and interactive demonstrations from the leaders in the material handling industry. “HiTech Material Handling showcases the best and the latest in the industry. This show is a must attend for all SMEs. For those who will be a part of this extravaganza, the exhibit will provide tremendous networking opportunities and scope for business generation,” avers Jategaonkar. With this show, the material handling industry will be witnessing a slew of exciting new developments, which, in turn, will help the businesses maximise their Return on Investment (ROI). HiTech Material Handling show is poised to equip India to shape its futuristic aspirations of building a robust innovative material handling equipment industry, with an objective of achieving a world-class position.

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Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2010-11

Flying high with bright prospects

Known as the ‘state of businessmen’ Gujarat, is never out of business and investments. Supported by excellent road network, railway connectivity, port proximity, and ofcourse, the most proactive government, the opportunities that Ahmedabad provides for companies to set up their base are aplenty. With increase in the number of investments, companies need to spread awareness about their innovative offerings in the relevant segment. Providing such lucrative opportunities to companies, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad, in its 9th edition is all set to break its own records in generating business. Shibani Gharat

ince time immemorial, Gujarat has been known for its ‘business-friendly’ attitude. Experts have always attributed the growth of Gujarat to its proactive approach towards entrepreneurship and innovations. Its citizens are known for their leadership and entrepreneurial skills, risk-taking abilities and aspiration to explore new avenues of growth. Thriving with booming investment prospects, Gujarat is a state that every company would want to associate with. The reasons are many. First and foremost, Gujarat houses a number of multinational corporations, private sector companies, public sector enterprises and medium & small-scale units. This is not all. The business-friendly policies add to the immense opportunities that the state holds. At the heart of business in Gujarat is the city of Ahmedabad. The city, which pumps in opportunities and growth

prospects in the state, has become a commercial hub of Gujarat. According to figures for September 2009, figures, investment projects worth ` 1,80,000 crore have already been implemented and projects worth ` 4,90,000 crore were under various stages of implementation. Investments particularly in power, gas, ports and infrastructure has given a boost to the progress of the state. When it comes to providing a conducive working environment, Ahmedabad was ranked fifth after Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Gurgaon in a citywise analysis by the World Bank report ‘Doing Business in India, 2009’. The presence of several industrial firms like Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Nirma Group of Industries, Arvind Mills, Claris Life Science, Shell, Bosch and many others, justifies the tremendous business potential existing in Ahmedabad. Many investors prefer this region because of the presence of excellent infrastructure, availability of land, and negligible presence of trade unions. Moreover, the government has made all possible efforts to drive

the growth of industries here. The proposed Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, Dholera (special investment region) and Gujarat International Financial Tech (GIFT) city are also expected to fuel the industrial growth of Ahmedabad.

Industrial base Talking of industrial base, Ahmedabad accounts for 21.5 per cent of factories and employs 18 per cent of workers in the state. Of the total industrial productivity of the state, 60 per cent is contributed by the city alone. Ahmedabad is an industrial base for sectors like chemical, textile, drugs & pharmaceuticals, agro and food processing industries. Such promising avenues call for increased awareness about latest product offerings of companies to broader audience. Having been established as an undisputed leader in providing a trade platform to manufacturers and service providers, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 201011 is stepping into its 9th edition from

Ahmedabad | 10-13 Dec, 2010 Engineering Expo, organised by Infomedia 18, is one of the biggest engineering events in the country. The 2009-10 edition of Engineering Expo saw business transactions worth over ` 150 crore. Launched in Ahmedabad in the year 2002, the event today boasts of a fabulous visitor turnout. The Expo is a preferred destination for SMEs and manufacturing & engineering companies to transact, network, form tie ups, and exchange ideas. The Engineering Expo 2010-11 is scheduled to take place in four cities, starting off at Pune in November 2010 and proceeding to Ahmedabad, Indore and Chennai in subsequent months.

December 10-13, 2010. Abuzz with prospects, the Expo is set to offer a cornerstone for companies that aspire to set up base in and around the city. It would also be an ideal platform for companies willing to strengthen their base in Ahmedabad. Exhibitors are also upbeat on the possibilities that the Expo presents. Talking about the business benefits, Paresh Talsania, Proprietor, Talsania Engineering Works, a Vatva-based company, says, “The return on investment in Ahmedabad is very good. Not only are short-term gains possible, but the long-term business growth is also achievable.” Talsania is participating at the Expo for the first time and is optimistic about creating awareness about the company and interacting with various prospective buyers. Seconding his thoughts, Kailash Katkar, CEO, Quick Heal Technologies, informs, “We expect good number of enquiries from corporates and SMEs, since clients from these segments are expected to visit the show.” In a similar vein, CB Panchal, Director, Modern Power Semiconductor, a five-yearold company based in Vijapur, notes, “Engineering Expo offers us

a platform to advertise and promote our products, and hence, generate more awareness about our company and our diverse range of products.”.

Rendering support to neighbouring cities Ahmedabad plays a vital role in rendering commercial resources and market access for the economies of neighbouring cities. The city of Ahmedabad, which in itself is a successful industrial hub, has also helped trade and industry to flourish in neighbouring cities like Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, etc. Engineering Expo is thus, a platform that brings together decision-makers and visitors from leading industrial centres such as Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar among others, who are in search of latest engineering solutions to improve business prospects.

An ideal business destination Engineering Expo is a perfect manufacturing & engineering trade fair to display latest products & services. As proved by 1,000+ companies that participated in the previous editions of the Expo, it is one of the most preferred platforms to grow business. Confirms Parag Patel, Proprietor, Samruddhi Industries, who participated in the previous edition of Expo, “We exhibited precision measuring instruments aimed at mechanical, piping and fabrication industries and pharma sector. In a span of four days, we sold more than 500 units of our products. From the number of inquiries we have received, we are sure to have a 10 per cent rise in our business,” says Patel. Garnering such positive responce, the company has decided to be a part of this year’s Ahmedabad edition, as well. This speaks of the might that Engineering Expo has been able to harness in its eight years of existence. Highlighting the performance of the Expo in helping the growth of SMEs, Sudhanva

We exhibited precision measuring instruments aimed at mechanical, piping and fabrication industries and pharma sector during last year’s Ahmedabad edition. In a span of four days, we sold more than 500 units of our products. From the number of inquiries we have received, we are sure to have a 10 per cent rise in our business. Parag Patel

Proprietor, Samruddhi Industries Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President - B2B Publishing, Infomedia 18, (a Network 18 company) that is organising this mega industry event, says, “The brand Engineering Expo is a brilliant example of starting humbly and achieving an enviable feat over the years. We celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Gujarat and are partners in our customers’ progress. The coming months look promising for the manufacturing sector and we aim to provide more business development opportunities through our Expo.”

Opportunities calling Being an all-inclusive engineering show, Engineering Expo-Ahmedabad will provide an ideal opportunity for the exhibitors from allied sectors in engineering and manufacturing to improve their business prospects. The exhibitors are expected to receive an overwhelming response from the visitors, and hence, generate tremendous business leads and forge new partnerships in Gujarat.

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Expanding horizons in packaging Mumbai is all set to host one of the biggest events for the food processing industry soon. The organisers of International PackTech India and drink technology India claim to holistically portray the promising sectors of packaging and beverages.

he food processing sector could not have asked for a more complete platform. Two internationally successful events, International PackTech India and drink technology India (dti) are being held together from November 18-20, 2010, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Messe München GmbH and Messe Düsseldorf GmbH are the organisers of the two trade fairs.

2008 edition The last time International PackTech India was held in 2008, the show attracted 96 exhibitors from six countries with group participation from Germany. Besides a sizeable Indian participation, there was international presence from China, Italy, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Turkey. Around 3,648 registered trade visitors from all over India and 22 countries attended the four-day exhibition. The figures are a barometer of the popularity as well as importance of this event for the entire food processing industry.

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The edition of International PackTech India will be held in concurrence with dti. The organisers of the two trade fairs are convinced that the co-operation will create a major joint arena for packaging solutions. “With the joint organisation of dti and International PackTech India, we are offering our customers an extremely interesting arena and counteracting the further fragmentation of the Indian trade fair market,” says Erhard Wienkamp, Division Director, Messe Düsseldorf. These two events present an ideal platform for German companies, which want to gain a foothold or strengthen existing contacts in this attractive market. German Ministry of Economics and Technology has included International PackTech India 2010 in its foreign trade fair programme, and is thereby supporting the companies in their activities in the market.

Complementing the food industry Demand for processed and hygienically packaged food is on the rise because of changes in the

way of life and organised retailing, with the advent of supermarkets and hypermarkets. The Indian packaging industry has tremendous potential; per capita consumption of packaging in India amounts to only $ 15 whereas the global average is $ 100. The market volume of the packaging industry has been growing at an average of 15 per cent per year, and this figure is expected to increase to 22-25 per cent annually in the next few years. Packaging diversity - such as minipacks, multipacks and family packs - and thus the need for modern packaging machines is increasing too. “It is obvious that dti and International PackTech India are mutually beneficial, as there are overlapping areas on the exhibitor and visitor front, which was what led to our common interest in creating a trade platform for customers from the packaging as well as the beverage & liquid food industry in India,” opines Monika Dech, Business Unit Director, Messe München.

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The one-stop packaging show The ongoing liberalisation in the Indian economy and the world trade as well as rising consumer prosperity have opened up new opportunities in the food processing sector. As the industry lines up large investments in world-class technologies, PackPlus 2010 will showcase some of the latest trends in food packaging.

rowing at a rate of 14 per cent over the last few years, the Indian food processing industry has reached a stage of maturity where adopting state-of-the-art technologies has become imperative to meet the quantitative and qualitative challenges. The growing processed food market is likely to increase the demand for packaging solution. In this backdrop, Print-Packaging.com (P) Ltd (PPCL) in partnership with the All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA) is organising PackPlus 2010 from December 3-6, 2010, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) are also supporting this show.

Plethora of opportunities The event will be showcasing a spectrum of world-class technologies and will bring together the decision-makers, entrepreneurs and technologists in the food processing

and packaging sectors in direct contact with the suppliers of food processing & ancillary equipment and integrated packaging lines. Leading technology providers from all over the world including Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, the US, Canada, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, China, Spain and Taiwan, besides the best Indian companies, will exhibit at the show. “Today, when the latest technologies ensure that processing and packaging are seamlessly integrated in a single manufacturing line, having the Food Technology Show at PackPlus 2010 will give a lot of added value to the visitors from the food industry,” says Anil Arora, President, PPCL.

Pioneering packaging developments PackPlus provides a platform for the industry to come together and share the latest trends in their respective business segments. Visitors will not only get a chance to see the new age machines but will also be able to meet the business authorities from the respective companies.

PackPlus has been known to offer value-added packages to its exhibitors and visitors alongside the main exhibition. The organisers have packed a double punch with the annually held PackAge Conference, which will focus on ‘Latest Developments in Package Converting Technologies & Integrated Food Processing & Packaging’. Both events will see the best of Indian and international speakers sharing their thoughts and knowledge with the industry.

A perfect B2B platform This event promises to be an apt platform for tapping the potential of the food industry. This platform is expected to provide enormous business opportunies for the food processing industry. “AIFPA, one of the oldest associations in the sector is fully geared up to work with government, academia, farmers, consumer bodies, and more importantly, technology partners like Print-Packaging.com to ensure that the food processing sector is a part of the government agenda for inclusive growth for India,” states Piruz Khambatta, President, AIFPA.

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Un’fold’ing opportunities The growth of the retail sector in India has led to an increased demand in the packaging industry. Keeping abreast with this need of the hour, the Corrupack Summit 2010, is intended to bring together players of the corrugated box industry from India and across the world.

he boom in the organised retail sector in the country is driving demand in the packaging industry. Another factor that has provided substantial stimulus to the packaging industry is the rapid growth of exports, which requires superior packaging standards. The 39th Conference of Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM) titled ‘Corrupack Summit 2010’, will be launched by Andhra Pradesh Corrugated Box Manufacturers’ Association (APCMA). The event on corrugated packaging will be held from December 10-12, 2010, at Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC), Hyderabad. This will be a convergence of everyone connected to the corrugated box industry including box manufacturers, box end-users, machinery manufacturers, paper mills and other ancillary associates within this constantly expanding business segment. It boasts to be one of the largest and most influential conferences cum exhibitions, aimed at building a platform for brand visibility and sales. It will also attract attention from many industry insiders, sparking a new wave of trade among exhibitors, visitors and buyers.

I-Pack Exhibition 2010 Corrupack Summit 2010, in conjunction with I-Pack, is set to provide an exclusive

platform and opportunities to the industry players, manufacturers and suppliers to meet, discuss new ideas & plans, learn the latest developments and increase business contacts. I-Pack is the latest initiative of APCMA to showcase new trends and advances in the packaging industry. It will put forth the latest and most affordable technologies, suitable for growing economies over the next decade, while facilitating one-to-one buyer-seller meetings.

In brief Corrupack is empanelled to educate the participants on the ‘Evolving Business Paradigm’ over the next decade on technical, financial, commercial, government regulations, etc that will impact the corrugated box industry in India and its role in world business. The event has international participation from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Middle East, Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, to name a few. I-Pack is set to provide international quality and scale of facilities & opportunities for a new level of trade among exhibitors, visitors and buyers. Facilities are planned to host more than 200 exhibitors. For the first time in India ‘Operating machines producing boxes’ will be exhibited. A wide spectrum of machinery and ancillary suppliers from

India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Europe, and the US are anticipated to exhibit in a congenial atmosphere, spread over an area of 40,000 sq ft, according to the organisers. I-Pack promises to meet the needs of the packaging industry from all major sectors, viz, machinery - package & printing, paper board converting, sealing/taping/strapping/bundling; packaging paper & paper boards, corrugated boards & boxes, ancillary materials tapes, straps, labels, adhesives; inks & varnishes; adhesives, coatings & decorative materials; package design & development; new technologies; other packaging & allied products & services; publishers; and testing equipment.

A promising platform India is drawing a huge response globally in all businesses, and corrugated packaging is not far behind. This is evident from the confirmed participation of top managers from Smurfit, International Paper, and delegations from Europe/the US. More than 50 delegates from Asian countries are expected to attend as well. The combination of a global conference and exhibition would provide the opportunity to box manufacturers & suppliers to corrugated box industry & buyers of boxes to discuss, learn the latest developments, and meet new suppliers and customers.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

National Pune

Ahmedabad

Maharashtra Nov 19-22, 2010 Auto Cluster Exhibition Ctr, Chinchwad

Gujarat Dec 10-13, 2010 Gujarat University Exhibition Hall

Indore

Madhya Pradesh Jan 7-10, 2011 Maharaja Shivajirao School Grd, Chimanbaug

Chennai

Tamil Nadu Mar 11-13, 2011 Chennai Trade Centre

Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

Mumbai

Maharashtra February 17-19, 2011 Bombay Exhibition Centre

Concurrent Shows

One of the largest advanced design and manufacturing events in India featuring Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

For details contact: Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022-3003 4649/51 Fax: 022-3003 4499 Email: shamal@infomedia18.in

International PackTech India 2010

international & local exhibitors will present their latest developments in technologies & materials, launch new products and offer live demonstrations; December 08-11, 2010; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

packaging exhibitions in India. This international trade fair will prove to be an ideal platform, which brings both exhibitors and visitors together under one roof; February 16-18, 2011; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact: Himanshu Gupta Messe DĂźsseldorf India Pvt Ltd 1, Commercial Complex, 2nd Floor Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110 076 Tel: 011-2697 1745 / 1056 Fax: 011-2697 1746 Email: guptah@md-india.com

For details contact: Camilla Hancock, Communications Executive, Labelexpo Global Series Tel: +44 (0)20 8846 2731 Email: chancock@labelexpo.com

For details contact: Intel Trade Fairs and Expositions Pvt Ltd 113, New Sonal Link Industrial Estate, Building No.2, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai Tel: 022-28803977, Fax: 022-28819008 E-mail: intelexpo@vsnl.net Website: www.intelexpo.com

An exhibition & conference for the packaging and processing industries to be held along with drink technology India; November 18-20, 2010; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

PackPlus 2010

A platform to bring together global manufacturers of machinery, materials & services for food, pharma and packaging industries from India as well as neighbouring countries; December 3-6, 2010; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi For details contact: Prateek Kaushik Print-Packaging.com Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Tel: 011-2981 2833/34 Fax: 011-4172 2130 Email: info@packplus.in Website: www.packplus.in

Labelexpo India 2010

An event for the label, product decoration and converting industries in India, where

Print Pack India 2011

With the aim of disseminating information on the state of the technology, market perspectives and various developments taking place across the world relevant to the Indian printing packaging and allied industries, IPAMA is hosting the Print Pack India 2011; January 16-21, 2011; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi For details contact: Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association (IPAMA) Plot No C - 54, Sector 62, Institutional Area Noida - 201307 Tel: 0120-2400110 Fax: 0120-2400109 Email: ipama@nda.vsnl.net.in Website: www.ipama.org

Intelpack 2011

Intelpack is among the longest running

India Packaging Show 2011

This event focusses on the emerging opportunities in the fast industrialising markets of South India. The packaging sector of this region will be represented through its latest trends and technologies, especially by SMEs; July 1-4, 2011; at Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Centre (HITEX), Hyderabad For details contact: Print Packaging Pvt Ltd Prateek Kaushik E-6, 1st Floor, Lajpat Nagar 2 New Delhi, India Tel: 011-2981 2833/2981 2934/2981 2834 Mob: 09313011029 Fax: 011-4172 2130 Email: webmaster@print-packaging.com Website: www.print-packaging.com

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International HOLO-PACK HOLO-PRINT 2010 This annual global meeting provides an opportunity for cross-border discussions about the state of the hologram industry. The event will highlight the various threats to brand security; November 14-16, 2010; at Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia For details contact: International Hologram Manufacturers Association 4 Windmill Business Village Brooklands Close Sunbury-on-Thames Surrey TW16 7DY, UK Tel: +44 (0)1932 785 680 Fax: +44 (0)1932 780 790 Email: info@holopackholoprint.info Website: www.holopack-holoprint.com

Emballage Paris 2010 This is an information platform for mid-size packaging companies in Europe to access solutions, develop business contacts and make purchasing decisions; November 22-25, 2010; at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France For details contact: Comexposium 70 Avenue du Général-de-Gaulle 92058 Paris, France Tel.: +33 (0)1 76771111 Fax: +33 (0)1 76 771212 Email: emballage@comexposium.com Website: www.en.emballageweb.com

VERPACKUNG NORD 2011 This will be a chance to find innovative materials and solutions for future packaging needs. It will be an interactive platform for the packaging industry of Northern Germany and beyond; January 26-27, 2011; at Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, Germany

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For details contact: Charlotte Bössl Easy Fairs-Munich Hilblestrasse 54 80636 Munich Germany Tel: +49 (0)89 127 165 161 Fax +49 (0)89 127 165 111 Email: charlotte.boessl@easyfairs.com Website: www.easyfairs.com/verpackunghamburg-2011

PACKTECH 2011 This event will be a platform for key budget holders and influencers to come together to source solutions & operational efficiency in packaging machinery & systems, end-of-line equipment, transit packaging, printing and converting machinery; February 16-17, 2011; at NEC, Birmingham, UK For details contact: David Fergus easyFairs UK Ltd 3rd Floor, Regal House 70 London Road Twickenham TW1 3QS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 8622 4417 Fax: +44 (0)20 86 22 4412 Email: david.fergus@easyFairs.com Website: www.easyfairs.com/events_ 216/packaging-innovations-2011

Package Design & Development Summit This will bring together the package design and development professionals seeking the latest trends, tools and technologies for creative competitive packaging; March 1-3, 2011; at Renaissance Vinoy, St. Petersburg, Florida, US For details contact: Packaging Strategies: 600 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 610 West Chester, PA 19382, US Tel: 1-610-436-4220 Fax: 1-610-436-6277

Email: packinfo@packstrat.com Website: www.packagedesignanddevelo pment.com

SINO-PACK 2011 This will be an ideal platform for the Asian packaging industry to showcase its upcoming technologies & innovations in raw materials and machinery. It will serve as an interactive environment for international investors and suppliers of the packaging sector; March 911, 2011; at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex Pazhou, Guangzhou, China For details contact: Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd 6/F, No 321 Java Road, North Point Hong Kong Tel: +852 2811 8897 Email: pfp@adsale.com.hk Website: www.chinasinopack.com

AUSPACK PLUS 2011 This will be Australasia’s premier event for showcasing the latest developments in packaging, processing, plastics machinery, materials and associated technologies. It will be an ideal platform for industry professionals to showcase their solutions as well; March 22-25, 2011; at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center, Melbourne, Australia For details contact: Rob Keen Event Director Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd Tel: +61 2 9556 7988 Email: rkeen@etf.com.au Website: www.auspack.com.au The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of ��

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International Summit for Packaging Industry 2010

Recognising opportunities for sustainability With the goal of identifying business avenues in India’s packaging industry, International Summit for Packaging Industry (ISPI) 2010, addressed many of the burning issues within the sector, with its core theme being ‘Packaging Innovations & Sustainability’. It served as the right platform for a wider interaction between OEMs, processors, converters, auxiliary service providers and end-users. Annabel Dsouza

package must protect what it sells and sell what it protects. Following this principle, the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) hosted its three concurrent events from September 30 to October 3, 2010. The 4th ISPI was held at Hotel Renaissance, Mumbai, on October 1 & 2, 2010, while the Indiastar & Pacmachine Awards were held on the evening of October 1 at the same venue. The Indiapack 2010 Exhibition was conducted on all four days at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Supported by the Maharashtra State Government, World Packaging

Organization (WPO), the Asian Packaging Federation (APF) and several other Indian industry associations, ISPI 2010 could not have had a more appropriate guiding theme - Packaging Innovations & Sustainability. ISPI witnessed participation from sectors as diverse as agriculture, dairy, processed food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. In the words of N C Saha, Director, IIP, “The event has proved to be an ideal platform for the Indian packaging and allied industries to interact with their potential customers from across the world and showcase the expertise available in India, along with effective packaging solutions in terms of cost, productivity, suitability and quality.”

Summit for sustainability

Unveiling packaging prospects at the Indiapack exhibition (L-R): Diwakar Shetty, Chairman, Exhibition Committee, Indiapack 2010; N C Saha, Director, The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP); Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman, IIP; Ashok Sinha - IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India; Keith Pearson, President, World Packaging Organisation; B S Kampani, President, All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association; Aswani Pande, Managaing Director, Koelnmesse YA Tradefair

ISPI 2010 was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Subodh Kant Sahai, Minister for Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, and the guest of honour, Ashok Sinha, IAS, Secretary, MoFPI. In addition, Keith Pearson, President, WPO; Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman, IIP; N C Saha, Director, IIP; S K Ray, Chairman, ISPI 2010 & Executive Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd; Dharmatilake Ratnayake, Chairman, Sri Lanka Packaging Development and other dignitaries were present during the proceedings.

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India Inc. Spearheading Ecological Balance Participate in the Siemens Ecovatives Awards 2010 TM

In Association with

Process Advisors

Corporate India has been making its mark in the global market. Now, it aims to make another, very positive one, on the environment. Maintaining ecological balance is high on its agenda and India Inc. is willing to walk that extra mile to achieve it. If you believe that your company has deployed innovative processes to ensure a positive impact on the environment, please nominate for the Siemens EcovativesTM Awards 2010. Visit http://ibnlive.in.com/siemensecovatives/ to participate and let the world know of the change that you managed to bring. Your effort will go a long way in inspiring others. Last Date for Nomination 25th October 2010.

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Besides, around 30 speakers from various parts of the world presented papers, mostly on energy conservation through intelligent packaging and efficient material technology. The first day was aptly called ‘Sustainability Day’, while the second day was titled ‘Innovations Day’. In his opening speech, Sahai raised the issue of food wastage in India, which is currently worth around $ 12.2 billion. He called upon the packaging industry to confront this challenge through the subsidies provided by the Central and state governments, thereby playing a more proactive role in India’s socioeconomic landscape. Deliberations at the Summit revealed the potential offered by the Indian economy to the world of packaging. In India, the packaging industry, currently estimated at $ 13 billion, is expected to reach a turnover of $ 14.5 billion by 2015. For a country that ranks as the fourth largest among world economies, a per capita packaging consumption of around 0.3 kg is much less than the world average. This offers tremendous scope for business expansion by Indian as well as overseas players. Experts from The Energy Research Institute (TERI), Indian Institute of Science (IIS), National Institute of Design (NID), Ernst & Young and Michigan State University presented integration models of business goals with environmental concerns.

Panoramic exhibition Indiapack is the exhibition wing of this bi-annual packaging summit. This year, Indiapack 2010 had two more concurrent

Honouring achievers at the Indiastar & Pacmachine awards night (L-R): Sanjay Bhatia, Ashok Sinha, N C Saha

exhibitions under one umbrella - The International Food Tech, and Asia Coat & Ink Show. These were spread over an area of more than 20,000 sq m. Around 400 exhibitors from India and abroad showcased their products with the latest trends & technologies in terms of packaging materials, machinery and allied services. Among the key exhibitors were Akzo Nobel, Hindustan Tin Works, Essel Propack, Al-Can, Ecobliss, Concetti, Buhler, Conbar, etc. The main objective of the exhibition was the interaction between packaging stakeholders to facilitate crossfertilisation of ideas, technologies and businesses. The exhibition was endorsed by 16 industry associations such as FCBMA, AIFMP, AIFTMA, Plastindia Foundation, AIPIMA, GSPMA, AIGMF, AIPMA, TPC, WICMA, FPEWA, HOMAI, MMS, MCMA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Textiles. Stated Bhatia “Indiapack 2010 is a professionally organised exhibition, bringing in a comprehensive range of packaging solutions to the sourcing requirements of the industry. This year, buyers had the opportunity to observe products offered by companies from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand. The visitors also had a chance to see packaging equipment, machinery and plants on display with live demonstrations.”

Awarding excellence IIP took this initiative to motivate entrepreneurs of the packaging industry and also to recognise the importance of packaging business and development. The Indiastar & Pacmachine 2010 Awards were presented to many companies for their noteworthy achievements. The entries qualified for this national award could participate in the Asiastar and Worldstar contests as well. Over a period, these awards have become popular, and firmly entrenched as the premier event for India’s packaging fraternity.

Sharing success strategies at the Summit (L-R): Ashok Sinha, N C Saha, Subodh Kant Sahai, Sanjay Bhatia, Keith Pearson

Sinha observed, “It has been a great feeling to witness the Indiastar & Pacmachine 2010 Awards. These continue to promote the art and science of packaging through the challenges of globalisation. Even more encouraging is to observe that this year has received maximum nominations, surpassing all past records with an evident improvement in the quality of selections as well.” ISPI 2010 established that the two major factors contributing to the Indian packaging industry in the future will be: a rapidly growing middle-class population with the world’s second largest GDP; and the retail market, currently estimated at $ 511 billion, which is expected to rise to $ 1.3 trillion by 2018. Besides being a vital marketing tool, ISPI 2010 concluded that today, packaging is accepted by the Indian consumer because it enhances product value and market reach. Abundant availability of common raw materials such as paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, metal, etc will add further growth prospects to the industry. Providing a deeper insight, Pearson stated, “Packaging is different from mere packing, as it plays a visible and a catalytic role in a modern economy, with the widespread adoption of product branding and evolution of consumer preferences. To the extent that any consumer product packed in a manner that meets the criteria of safety, convenience and attractiveness, gains marketshare. In a nutshell, packaging as an industry boosts consumption and economic growth.”

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Extrusion melt-pressure transducers & transmitters Adinath Controls offers extrusion melt-pressure transducers & transmitters from OneHalf20, Canada, a liquid-filled capillary design. This tried & proven design provides an electronic signal which is proportional to the measured pressure and allows the transducers to operate at process temperature up to 400oC. The electronic of each transducer are a Wheatstone bridge-bonded strain gauge design, ensuring high accuracy, reliability and repeatability. These are available in two distinct accuracy grades, general-purpose grade accuracy (non-linearity) of batter than 0.5 per cent FSO, laboratory grade feature accuracy (non-linearity) of batter than 0.5 per cent FSO. All these melt pressure transducers and transmitters are fully compatible with the industry standards wiring pattern and colour coding, as well as offering 100 per cent mechanical compatibility with existing pressure transducers utilising the six pin bayonet connectors. Pressure range 0-1,500 PSI to 0-15,000 PSI, outputs available 3.3 mV, 4-20 mA, 0-10 DC. The execution voltage available can be mV/V 10 V DC, 4-20 mA and 24 V DC. Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: 02764-286 573, Fax: 02764-286 574 Email: info@adinathcontrols.com

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Film production line Bori Machinery offers 'BR-L' series laminating pouch film, thermal lamination film production line. This machine is equipped high-precision full-seal original imported die head, which ensures high quality lamination. The speed can be up to 260 m/min. High-precision PLC (Siemens, Mitsubishi) is used for controlling, with the full automatic constant tension control for reeling, unreeling and every tension point. This machine is suitable for base materials such as BOPP, BOPET, BOPA and aluminium foil for resins: LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA, EAA, EMA and other coating grade resin to produce pouch film and thermal lamination film. Bori Machinery Imp & Exp Corp Zhejiang Province - China Tel: +86-579-82050435 Fax: +86-579-82050430 Email: bori@bori.cc

Proximity sensors Omron offers a wide range of inductive proximity sensors to solve sensing application needs. The industry standard inductive sensors provide high reliability for machine parts and metal object detection from short to long distance, in special environment, for special mounting conditions and special applications. The new 'E2GN' proximity sensor offers exceptional value without compromising on quality. It is available in both shielded and nonshielded M12 & M18 model. Come in pre-wired and connector type, this proximity sensor offers 2 mm, 5 mm and 8 mm sensing distance, respectively. Also available in DC 3 wires, it has builtin power source circuit reverse polarity protection, output reverse polarity protection and short-circuit protection. The 'E2GN' series meets IEC60529, IP67 degree of protection and EN60947-5-2 EMC compliance. It is an ideal choice for machine makers and end-users who seek value for money yet quality product in this tough time. Omron Automation Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-4072 6400 Fax: 080-4146 6403 Email: in_enquiry@ap.omron.com

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Barcode label printers Great Eastern Impex offers 'TEC B-Ev4T' series barcode printer for on-demand labelling applications. With market-leading features, exceptional build quality and reliability, the new Toshiba 'TEC B-Ev4' series sets new benchmark in the industry. Using the latest 32-bit Toshiba processing technology, it gives rapid on-demand printing at speeds of up to 5 inch a second. Alongside the highspeed 12 Mbps USB & 10/100 Mbps LAN interfaces, serial and parallel connections allow the printers to simply slot into existing legacy systems without software or driver changes. Great Eastern Impex Pvt Ltd Gurgaon - Haryana Tel: 0124-234 7431 Fax: 0124-234 8432 Email: sales@geipl.co

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Pharma print cartridges & felt pads/rollers Process Instrumentation & Controls offers pharma print cartridges & felt pads/rollers. These are made for blister packaging machine, FFS machine and coding machine. The absorbing material used is poly porous in various microns varying from 1 to 25 micron, depending upon the requirement of customer. The absorbing capacity of these cartridges is quite high and the cartridges are hard, so that the impression is good as there is cotton cloth knitted sleeves (covering), which is used to avoid direct contact of stereo with roller. The cartridges are made in various ID, OD and length depending on customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement. The maximum OD can be 85 mm and length up to 300 mm. Inner diameter of the bore can be adjusted as per the specific coding/marking requirement. These inking rollers are used extensively in coding and batch printing machines for marking/stamping of 'batch no', 'mfg date', 'exp date', 'retail price', etc. Process Instrumentation & Controls Vadodara - Gujarat Tel: 0265-235 7228, Fax: 0265-235 5429 Email: batchprinting@yahoo.com

Vacuum/pressure pumps Acmevac Sales offers vacuum/ pressure pumps for printing machines. These are rotary sliding vane, oil-lubricated type and are directly coupled to electric motor, both mounted on a sturdy base plate. These pumps are designed to give vacuum and pressure at the same time which is the prime requirement of any automatic printing machine and eliminates the need for two separate units one for vacuum and another for pressure. Specially treated steel vanes offer the advantages of silent running and negligible wear on stator, end covers and rotor slots, thus increasing the list of the pump. These are available in a range of models, which covers the entire requirement of letter press, offset and tin printing machines. Specially treated steel vanes offer the advantages of silent running and negligible wear or stator, end covers and rotor slots, thus increasing the life of the pump. The complete unit with motor is most compact for vibration-free running, hence suitable for mounting inside any equipment. Acmevac Sales Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2837 5837, Fax: 022-2836 4977 Email: acmevac@vsnl.com

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Auger fillers Saurabh Flexipack Systems offers 'Smart-EX' auger filler. This vertical form-fill-seal machine is costeffective and is designed for entrepreneur, midscale and large-scale manufacturer. It requires very little floor space. The machine is intelligent PLC-controlled, with pneumatic operations. It is suitable for packaging pouches of size ranging from 0.5 to 500 g with good speed and weight precision. The machine is good for free flowing fine powders like turmeric, talcum powder, ground spices, herbal powder and all kinds of fine powders. Specifications of the machine include: filling capacity of 0.5-500 g, filling speed of 1,000-4,000 pouches/hr, PLC control, pneumatic mode of operation, weighing accuracy of 0.5 per cent of set volume, weight of the machine is 450 kg (approximate), dimension can be 1,000 x 950 x 2,450 (approximate), power requirement is 220 V single-phase or 420 V three-phase, and compressed air requirement is 6 CFM with pressure 6 bar. The machine is available in variety of models varying 0.5-10 g, 5-50 g, 10-100 g, 50-250 g, and 100-500 g. Packaging material used are laminated films. Saurabh Flexipack Systems Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-2749 2722, Fax: 020-2749 1347 Email: saurabhpackaging@hotmail.com

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Auto feeder Prodaid Engineers offers auto feeder for conveyorised visual inspection/segregation. The arrangement is ideal for increasing productivity and maintaining hygiene. It enables the operator to concentrate on inspection parameters and there by bringing consistency in quality of the product checked. It consists of hopper feeder with capacity up to 100 kg, for regulated delivery of components, variable speed conveyor for component inspection, and accessories such as local lighting, pin board, rejection chute etc. The system can be useful for mass production industries in engineering, electronics, FMCG and pharma. It can be designed to suit individual applications requirement with conveyor width ranging from 100 to 300 mm and length of up to 10 m. It requires power supply as low as 60 W for hopper feeder and 1/10 of hp for the belt conveyor and suitable for operation on 230 V single-phase AC input. Prodaid Engineers (P) Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-6534 5363 Fax: 080-2837 4961 Email: prodaid@vsnl.net

Laser marking systems Videojet Technologies offers laser marking systems. The new 'Videojet 7210' (10 W) and 7310 (20 W) pulsed fibre lasers are compact, versatile and low maintenance solid-state marking systems available. These are perfect for direct parts marking (DPM) and unique identification (UID) applications on metals, plastics and other hard to mark materials in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices and tools markets. These machines have the smallest available standard and high resolution scan heads, with straight-out or right angle beam exits. Optional high resolution scan heads offer exceptionally large marking areas, and extra wide mark fields for high speed mark-on-thefly applications. No PC is required for stand-alone operation, which saves space and increases reliability & versatility for broad application range. These systems are clean to operate, have very low consumable cost, and are suitable for industries with high processing requirements. They deliver laser marking on almost any material, giving a wide range of application options. Videojet Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2778 0678, Fax: 022-2778 0674 Email: Info.India@videojet.com

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Twin bagger Hassia Packaging offers 'Flexi Bag 180T' twin bagger. This machine provides high output per unit of packaging space. Resultant total speed is higher for any product, due to optimised speed on each lane. This machine is an excellent solution for high volume applications like snack food, salt, detergents, milk powder and small packs on any product. It is an ideal solution to reduce floor space, feed points, power consumption and manpower by 50 per cent as it replaces two single-lane machines. Advantages of this machine are: two independent systems for each lane, one-touch isolation of any lane, resultant dependability on each lane of only 50 per cent; highest range of format size in the category 50-180 mm; and wide range of fillers both volumetric and weighmetric offered with this bagger to suit every product application/need. Hassia Packaging Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 02137-302 802-06 Fax: 02137-302 819 Email: info@oystar.hassiapackaging.com

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Programmable automation controllers Rockwell Automation offers Allen-Bradley 'ControlLogix L73' and 'L75' programmable automation controllers (PACs). These provide advanced memory, speed and processing capabilities for a wide range of control demands, from high-performance logic & motion to information-intensive process applications. These new PACs have enhanced memory and processing capabilities that help improve production rates, boost overall equipment effectiveness, and provide more timely data for improved decision-making capabilities. For complex, high-performance motion applications, the 'ControlLogix L73' and 'L75' PACs interface seamlessly with motion drives through EtherNet/IP and SERCOS network interfaces. The controllers are capable of supporting as many as 100 axes, further simplifying synchronisation of complex motion applications. These controllers lower the lifecycle costs and total cost of ownership for manufacturers by enabling a multidiscipline control system. The 1 GB secure digital card that ships with each controller provides improved data integrity, and faster reads and writes than previous CompactFlash technology. The 'ControlLogix L73' PAC is ideally suited for users requiring up to 16 MB of memory while the 'ControlLogix L75' PAC offers 32 MB of memory. Rockwell Automation India Ltd Noida - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-289 5245, Fax: 0120-421 7929 Email: dghosh@ra.rockwell.com

Vacuum sealing machine Sealers India Agencies offers double chamber type vacuum sealing machines in fully stainless steel construction. These heavyduty machines are rugged in operation and equipped with the latest design vacuum pumps for higher & faster evacuation of the chamber. The company also offers machine with PLC control, nitrogen flushing attachments, etc. The machine is suitable for packaging food products, pharma, fish, meat, dairy products, electronics goods, etc. Sealers India Agencies Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-2620 1703 Email: rvs@eth.net The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of ��

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Acrylic bending machine ............................... 9 Adhesive tape making machine............................. 66 Air-cooled sealers .................................................. 7 Auger filler........................................................... 69 Auto feeder.......................................................... 70 Auto sealer .......................................................... 71 Automation solution ............................................. 69 B2B magazines ..................................... 51, 53 Bag making plastic............................................... 66 Barcode label printers .......................................... 67 Bearings .............................................................. 8B Belt scale............................................................. 29 Blade bending machine.......................................... 9 Bottle unscrambler ............................................... 1A Brewing technology ............................................. 35 Cable carriers ............................................. 8B Cable connectors................................................. 8B Capping machine ................................................ 1A Caps ................................................................... 25 Carton aluminium foiling & painting machines ...... 66 Cartoning machine ........................................ 1A, 1B Case erector........................................................ 1A Case packer ..................................................1A, 29 Case sealer ......................................................... 1A Chains ................................................................ 8B Checkrodless loadcell........................................... 29 Checkweigher ...................................................... 29 Coding solution ............................................... COC Cold form C & Z Purlins......................................... 3 Cold-aseptic filling machine.................................. 35 Concrete block & paver machines......................... 1B Conductor ........................................................... 69 Connectors .......................................................... 8B Container filling lines ........................................... 1B Controllers........................................................... 69 Conveyor systems................................................. 71 Conveyor technology............................................ 35 Conveyors ........................................................... 1A Corrugated board ................................................ 31 Counters & power supplies ................................... 8B Curing & drying system ........................................ 66 Cutting machines ................................................... 9 Digital indicators......................................... 29 Digital panel meter .............................................. 11 Digital platform scale ........................................... 29 Digital temperature controller................................ 65 Digital universal scale........................................... 29 Drives...........................................................65, BIC Dual channel with modbus ................................... 65 Dynamic controller ............................................... 65 Electrical connectors.................................... 69 Encoders ............................................................. 8B Exhibition - ADEA Awards ..................................... 73 Exhibition - Engineering Expo......................40A, 56A Exhibition - I Pack 2010 ......................................... 2 Exhibition - Packplus 2010 ................................... 55 Exhibition - Plastivision India 2011.......................... 4 Expanded polyethylene capseals............................ 47 Expanded polyethylene seal liners ......................... 47 Extrusion melt-pressure transducers & transmitters..... 65

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Fibre optic controllers ................................. 45 Fill and seal machines.......................................... 40 Filling and closing technology............................... 35 Filling machine .................................................... 1A Film production line ........................................... 66 Flexible material................................................... 31 Flexible packaging material .................................. 40 Flow wrapping machine ....................................... 1A Folding carton ..................................................... 31 Gaskets....................................................... 47 Hand-type impulse sealer ........................... 71 Heavy industrial steel buildings ............................... 3 Horizontal FFS ............................................... 1A, 1B Hot melt coating machine ...................................... 1 Hot melt laminating machine.................................. 1 Induction sealing machine ............................ 7 Induction seals/wads ............................................ 69 Industrial control & sensing devices ....................... 8B Inspection and monitoring technology ................... 35 Inspection/testing device....................................... 29 Intralogistics......................................................... 35 Invertor/variable frequency drives .......................... 8B Labelling and dressing technology .............. 35 Labelling machine ............................... COC, 40, BC Laminating machine ...................................1, 13, 66 Laser marking systems .......................................... 70 Letter press .......................................................... 66 Level controllers ................................................... 8B Liners .................................................................. 47 Loadcell/indicator ................................................ 29 Long bar sealer.................................................... 71 Marking machine .....................................COC Measuring & monitoring relay............................... 8B Medicinal aluminium foil coating and printing machine ........................................... 66 Metal detector ..................................................... 29 Motion controls.................................................... 8B Multi-head scale .................................................. 29 Multi-level car parks............................................... 3 NC cutting machines .................................. 66 Nitrogen extrusion sealer ...................................... 71 Non-nozzle type vacuum sealer............................. 71 Non-woven laminating machine.............................. 1 Nozzle-type vacuum sealer ................................... 71 Overwrapping machine............................... 1A Packaging machines.............................. 67, 69 Packaging solutions.............................................. 17 Packaging test equipment ..................................... 69 Packing and palletising technology........................ 35 Palletiser .............................................................. 1B Paperless recorder................................................ 11 Pharma machinery .............................................. FIC Pharma print cartridges & felt pads/rollers ............. 68 Photoelectric sensor........................................ 8B, 64 Plastic film & sheet ............................................... 40 Platen hot melt machine ......................................... 1 Pneumatic cylinders .............................................. 45 Polycarbonate sheets .............................................. 3 Pre-engineered steel buidlings................................. 3 Pre-fab shelters ...................................................... 3

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Pressure sensors for wet packaging applications..... 45 Printing machines ................................................. 67 Process controllers................................................ 11 Process technology ............................................... 35 Product handling equipment ................................. 71 Profile controller................................................... 65 Programmable automation controllers ................... 72 Programmable logic controllers....................... 8B, 65 Programmable terminals ....................................... 8B Proximity sensor ............................................. 8B, 66 PTFE sheets ......................................................... 65 PTFE-rod & bushes............................................... 65 Residential steel houses ................................ 3 RFID.................................................................... 8B Rinsers and pasteurisers........................................ 35 Robotic palletiser.................................................. 1A Roof vent............................................................... 3 Roofing & cladding sheets ...................................... 3 Rotating electrical connectors................................ 69 Safety light curtains .................................... 8B Sealers .................................................................. 7 Seasoning system ................................................. 71 Self-adhesive tapes............................................... 67 Servo motors ....................................................... 69 Shrink bundlers .................................................... 1A Shrink film .............................................. 1A, 40, BC Shrink sleeve applicator........................................ 1A Shrink tunnel........................................................ 64 Shrink wrap sealer................................................ 71 Shrink wrappers ................................................... 40 Shrink wrapping machines .................................... 1A Skin wrapping machines .......................................BC Slicers/sheet cutters .............................................. 66 Slitting & rewinding machines ............................... 66 Solder paste ........................................................ 69 Solventless laminating machine ............................... 1 Stretch blow-moulding machine ............................ 35 Structural floor decking sheets ................................ 3 Switching relays.................................................... 8B System weigher .................................................... 29 Systems engineering ............................................. 35 Temperature controller .................... 8B, 11, 65 Thermoforming machine....................................... 1A Timers ................................................................. 8B Trade show .......................................................... 44 Tray sealing machine............................................ 1A Tubular bag form ................................................. 40 Twin bagger......................................................... 71 Two-rewinding shaft slitters.................................... 66 Tyre balancer ....................................................... 29 Ultrasonic flowmeter ................................... 11 Universal controller .............................................. 65 USS univent ........................................................... 3 Vacuum sealing machine ............................ 72 Vacuum/pressure pumps....................................... 68 Validation of packs............................................... 69 Ventilators............................................................ 67 Vertical FFS machine ...................................... 1A, 1B Vision sensors ...................................................... 8B Washers...................................................... 35

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PRODUCT INQUIRY FORM o Digital panel meter ............................................

o Laser marking systems ........................................

o Adhesive tape making machine...........................

o Digital platform scale .........................................

o Letter press ........................................................

o Air-cooled sealers ..............................................

o Digital temperature controller .............................

o Level controllers .................................................

o Auger filler ........................................................

o Digital universal scale ........................................

o Liners ................................................................

o Auto feeder .......................................................

o Drives ...............................................................

o Loadcell/indicator ..............................................

o Dual channel with modbus .................................

o Long bar sealer..................................................

o Dynamic controller.............................................

o Marking machine...............................................

o Electrical connectors ..........................................

o Measuring & monitoring relay.............................

o Encoders ...........................................................

o Medicinal aluminium foil coating .......................

o Barcode label printers ........................................

o Exhibition - ADEA Awards ...................................

o and printing machine .........................................

o Bearings............................................................

o Exhibition - Engineering Expo..............................

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o Tyre balancer..................................................

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o Ultrasonic flowmeter........................................

o Roof vent........................................................

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o Solder paste ...................................................

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