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Heidelberg and Masterwork, the World’s leading Packaging Project 6 It is reportedly one of the largest projects in the last 50 years in the field of packaging production and printing. Today, German company Heidelberg is the largest manufacturer of offset machines and Chinese company Masterwork is the largest manufacturer of finishing machines. Their connection brings customers synergy effects. Healthier Fast Foods and eco Packaging 10 Change in the diet including the previously widely criticized fast catering comes with the development of lifestyle. Today’s very popular fast food cannot be forgotten as well. Change in packaging requirements takes place in addition to change in the offer. Packaging of Food under green Pressure 14 Ecology is the key factor in the development of food packaging today, however,it comes up against the second major trend: increasing food protection and shelf-life. Changes related to the change in consumer habits, especially packaging of ready meals, are the latest trend. BB Box – Magic corrugated Cardboard Box 20 The Bageterie Boulevard chain sells takeaway food in the new packaging that keeps the food fresh longer. This secret is called BB box and originates from company Unipap situated in the East Bohemia. Prospects of Development of Prices of Paper, Cardboard and Paperboard and Packaging made of them 22 Paper and pulp industry, its current production results and prospects into future. Association of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers has a new Chairman 26 SVVL (Association of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers)is a branch association of five major producers of corrugated cardboard operating in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 2000 and is a member of the international organization FEFCO. SVVL members work closely together to promote corrugated cardboard and support its positive perception. Interview with the new chairman Walo Hinterberger. Technological Novelties in Processing of corrugated Cardboard Packaging 28 Current trends affecting the world of packaging are mainly related to advanced technologies, thanks to which the possibilities of production are expanding. The 21st century faces number of challenges and problems which technological innovations in manufacturing, processing and recycling help to solve. KURZ–unbeatable Stamping Technology 32 Those who know company KURZ as the specialist for finishing with stamping technology also know that it is rightly considered to be the leading innovator in the printing industry. Svetlana Holečková, marketing and PR manager of the Czech representation of company KURZ, explains how the cover of this magazine was made. Digital Print of Labels and Packaging 36 UV drying technology dominates currently
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the digital printing market,however, printing with water soluble inks is gradually increasing. Overview of market novelties in this area. Motives made by digital Laser Technology 38 Digital processing of corrugated cardboard – from data preparation, through digital printing to digital laser stamping – brings many benefits. In company THIMM pack’n´display corrugated cardboard is laser cut with absolute precision. Company Koenig & Bauer supports Printing ‘Fry’ 40 Cooperation of manufacturing and supply enterprises with vocational schools is not exactly the best. However, there are white crows among companies – and not so few – which are not afraid of work with youth and are doing something for them. Company Koenig & Bauer is one of them. Company Koenig & Bauer is the “ Company to Watch”! 41 Company Koenig & Bauer Durst introduced a comprehensive solution for production of folded boxes of the future. 95 managers from printing and packaging sectors were informed about novelties in digital technologies and company Koenig & Bauer was awarded the “Company to Watch” award. Virtual World and Packaging Personalization 42 The new millennium brought an interesting phenomenon – the coexistence of virtual and real worlds. The same is true also in the world of packaging: although we buy online, it still applies that packaging sells; even within non-packaging communities. Company Engel offers new Injection Moulding Machines for Caps 48 Austrian company ENGEL is introducing a new generation of the range of fully electric e-cap injection moulding machines for beverage caps. The production of light caps on the new machine e-cap 380 clearly demonstrates how ever-increasing demands can be combined with the shortest cycle times, the highest accuracy and the lowest power consumption. Company Sidel awarded at the World Food Innovation Awards 2020 50 Company Sidel won the prestigious World Food Innovation Award (WFIA) in the “Best Beverage Packaging Design” category for its latest AYA ecological packaging design concept. Sign in, create a unique Packaging and win 52 The jubilee 25th year of the Model Young Package competition raises an important question – Personal Care in our globalized and interconnected world. The world’s largest competition of its kind is organized by Czech design for Europe’s leading packaging manufacturer Model Group, which will give a total amount of 6,200 € to the winners. ManpowerGroup – Coronavirus and its Influence on Labour Market Development 53 Companies apply home office for professions
where it is possible and at the same time deal with compensations for parents who look after children, quarantined people or for Polish or Slovak “pendlers” who cannot cross the borders. Moreover, recruitment for all types of positions from abroad was stopped and this is a significant loss for companies. Epidemic breaks down Supply Chains in the Czech Republic – 3D Print can help weakened Industry 54 Some companies from electronic or automotive industries may be restricting production or are quickly looking for a replacement for missing components. But where to find it when the local suppliers’ production capacities are full or they simply do not have the required production program? 3D print will help! What will the next Generation of 5G Networks bring? 56 The “5G” term represents the fi ft h generation of wireless systems that will gradually replace or alternatively extend to day’s very popular LTE networks. The Czech Telecommunications Office has recently published an indicative timetable for the 5G technology frequency auction. Infrastructure requires intelligent Systems 58 Companies deciding to digitize their production processes need information about how the “factories of the future” will work. German company HARTING is one of the companies offering its products for the industrial networks of the future. Fast Charging thanks to stationary electrical Storage 60 The transition from combustion to electric fork-lift-trucks, along with the transition from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion technology, is currently one of the most important trends in the in-house logistics sector. Mobile Industrial Robots is changing Standards in internal Logistics Sector with MiR250 Module 62 Company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) introduces the new autonomous mobile robot MiR250, an innovative model full of the latest technology with easy and efficient navigation in environments with high concentration of people. B2B Sector Logistics: When to use Air and Road Transport? 63 Each mode of transport has its own benefits and drawbacks, each situation is specific and different loads have different requirements. Choosing of air or road transport can be a difficult decision; it should always depend on the particular consignment and the place where it needs to be delivered. Do it yourself – however, it is not possible without Transport 64 Cross-dock System means importing or receiving of shipments from different suppliers in the Geis distribution centre, their regrouping and preparation according to the dispositions of individual suppliers and customers, and their delivery to specific markets.
