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Vijayshri Packaging transforms with latest installations

Mitigating food fraud in the alternative proteins market

During one of the panel discussions, speakers acknowledged that India’s move to ban the manufacturing, imports, distribution and sale of single-use plastic (SUP) items across the country from 1 July 2022 could have been done in a better way. It was a policy hastily made without thinking much about future repercussions. Nevertheless, for other speakers in the panel discussion, the ban policy on SUP was a much-needed development in the direction of plastic waste management in the country. They, however, agreed that the policy did not come in a perfect package and much remained to be thought about before the rollout.

he 9th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit 2022 by ElitePlus held in Mumbai, 5-6 September 2022, was one event that the whole flexible packaging fraternity in India (and to some extent overseas visitors as well) was looking forward to with much excitement. After endless virtual meetings, conferences, open houses, and even exhibitions, thanks to the pandemic, the flexible packaging industry was ea gerly waiting to the confluence at an in-person event where people could meet their peers, and industry colleagues and share knowledge, thoughts, and ideas – ElitePlus conference did not disappoint them at all. Attended by over 1,600 attendees from 680 companies representing 18 countries, the event was a grand success – exploring and discussing the latest issues and advancements in the industry through thought-provoking keynote speeches and stimulating panel discussions.

Viability and lack of margins among Indian flexible packaging converters was also a hot topic at the conference. RS Sodhi of Amul asked, “What is sustainability for a nation? Is it not full stomachs and full employment? Sustainability starts when stomachs are full!”

Collecting flexible packaging waste is a mammoth task – but once you are able to collect it, you will be able to easily recycle it as well. Chaturvedi said that the focus should now be on how to collect waste. There is a universal problem of unavailability of plastic feedstock. In his keynote, Chaturvedi shared how his company’s pyrolysis plant has been a failure and economically unviable due to the unavailability of plastic waste.

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Pankaj Poddar, group CEO, Cosmo First, while speaking about achieving recyclability and sustainability in a circular economy, asked why different brands are doing similar things in different ways – why are we not talking about standardization? Citing examples of milk pouches and mineral water bottles, Poddar explained how these two industries are implementing standardization in a very successful manner. Entire milk pouches in the country are today packed in LDPE, and a large part of these are recycled because the waste collectors know that the pouches are LDPE and have a complete recycling chain. Similarly, all water bottles are made of PET, making them easily collectible and recyclable.

Mahan Hazarika, Editor, editor@thepackman.in

This is just a small overview of some of the interesting discussions from the ElitePlus event. We will post more insights and comprehensive reviews of the talks that took place at the conference very soon!

Monomer material is another myth about recyclability – in his keynote speech, Ashok Chaturvedi, chairman and managing director of UFlex said. The answer to flexible packaging waste is not monomer but collection, sorting and recycling. If you think that monomer is the answer, you will spend another couple of years in it and will go back to square one because it will not reduce waste. Flexible packaging waste will never reduce unless we recycle it.

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LABELS

FILLING AND SEALING

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Flint Group to show its sustainable ink and coating innovations 41

April-June 2022 quarter sees UFlex powering product innovations 28

Landa opens European ink facility 43

Brilliant Polymers invests INR 100 crore in strategic capacity expansion 22

INKS AND CONSUMABLES

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Manjushree Technopack acquires caps & closures manufacturer Hitesh Plastics 44

Legal obligations towards packaging safety for FMCG sector and packaging material suppliers 40

PREPRESS AND SOFTWARE

Storopack adds AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film to its portfolio 46

LOGISTICS

Fi India & Hi and ProPak India in Bengaluru 50

Esko acquires Tilia Labs 52

Konica Minolta organizes customers meet in Chennai 54

Domestos first with new bottles made with recycled plastic 6

Pamex 2023 in Mumbai –27 to 30 March 2023 56

INDUSTRY NEWS

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Coveris launches recyclable, reduced plastic cheese packs 6

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FLEXIBLES

Parksons Packaging orders four Rapida 106 series 12

X-Rite, Pantone and Sun Chemical release Eco-Kraft 8

Silver Fox installs Nilpeter FB-Line with UV-LED 14 Gallus launches fully digital inkjet label press 16

Devi Graphics expands its offerings to flexo with Kodak Flexcel NX System 8

H.B. Fuller partners with Enimac to strengthen eCommerce packaging 52

Slitter rewinders that do more with less 30 Brückner Group Asia-Pacific officially opened 30

Mitigating food fraud in the alternative proteins market 36

Digistik celebrates Independence day with Freedom Run 56

W&H at K 2022 – Get in the Loop 27

Toyo-Morton develops solvent-free laminating adhesives for metalized multilayer packaging 42

Labels – what print buyers want 21

RIGID PACKAGING

Arvid Nordquist coffee –A tale of film and little air 34

EVENTS

Manroland Sheetfed shifts gears in India 12

Labelexpo America 2022 – Preview 18

Mondi expands capacity in pet food packaging solutions 54

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DESIGN AND MARKETING

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Chem-Trend celebrates 30 years of business in India 32

Aptar to showcase closure solutions at drinktec in September 45

K 2022 – Preview 48

Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions 24

ShriMaa expands with W&H 25 Cosmo Films commissions CPP line in Aurangabad 26

Campolina installs JETSCI KolorSmart+ 17 Avery Dennison introduces adhesive for wine and spirit labeling in cold and wet conditions 17

CAPS AND CLOSURES

Vijayshri Packaging transforms its production with Komori and DGM installations 12

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bottles include an On-Pack Recycling Label (ORPL) ‘Cap On Recycle’ logo to support more consumers to recycle them.

With plastic waste a top environmental concern for shoppers, Domestos is communicating the move with new front-of-pack labeling. In addition, all the

Claire Racklyeft, home and hygiene category lead at Unilever UK&I, says, “Our Domestos bleach bottles are already recyclable, but incorporating recycled plastic into a bottle made for bleach has been challenging. It was important that we maintained the distinct look and feel of our bottles, so our packaging and factory teams have worked very closely with our suppliers and partners to ensure consistency of material and bottle quality.

functional performance, the packs also support the retailer’s food waste reduction commitments, as well as Coveris’ own vision for ‘no waste’.

eading sustainable packaging manufacturer Coveris has launched a range of recycla ble, reduced plastic pouches for Iceland’s grated cheese, supporting the retailer’s commitment to become the UK’s first plastic neutral supermarket.

The move by Domestos is part of Unilever’s wider global packaging commitment, which includes the aims of halving the company’s use of virgin plastic by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tonnes by 2025. z

nilever’s homecare brand Domestos has re-launched its core bleach range in new bottles made from 50% postconsumer recycled plastic (PCR). The brand has moved its UK 750ml bleach range to use recycled plastic, which it says will save 1,505 tonnes of virgin plastic per year. According to Unilever, the new Domestos bottles use high-quality recycled resin to ensure the bottle is strong and durable, while also enabling the incorporation of recycled plastic into the colored bottles without compromising on the distinct color and quality of the packaging.

JOURNEY TO PLASTIC-FREE PACKAGING

Domestos first with new bottles made with recycled plastic

Moving from a former mixed, nylon laminate to a new fully recyclable polyethylene (PE) monolaminate, Coveris’ innovative MonoFlexBE pouches use 1 gm less of plastic per pack to deliver an easy to recycle solution, with a significant plastic weight saving. Matching current shelf-life and delivering like-for-like

Available across 250 gm packs of Iceland’s grated mature and mild cheddar, and grated mozzarella, the new lightweight pouches offer a total plastic weight saving of around 7 tonnes per annum, whilst 41 tonnes of plastic are now easily recyclable nationally through retailer front of store plastic film collections, including Iceland’s instore plastic collection and recycling service available in over 150 food warehouse stores. z

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Coveris launches recyclable, reduced plastic cheese packs

The decision for Devi Graphics to invest in a Flexcel NX System was based on a thorough ROI investigation, which included reviewing the on-press efficiency, precision and quality that they would be able to offer their customers. “We’ve built a solid, trusting relationship with Monotech over the years, so when

X-Rite, Pantone and Sun Chemical release Eco-Kraft

Tilak Raj of Devi Graphics with his daughters, Janvi and Kaveri Satija

Devi Graphics expands its offerings to flexo with Kodak Flexcel NX System

they suggested we look at Flexcel NX Technology, we immediately organized a demo,” says Janvi. “We were quickly convinced that the Flexcel NX Mid System was the best option for us; it’s a proven technol ogy with a system that offers excellent robustness, productivity and imaging consistency. Furthermore, its advanced plate surface patterning options give us a distinct technological advantage that addresses the efficiency, precision and quality requirements of our Thecustomers.”sistersareexcited

about this next chapter for Devi Graphics. Kaveri concludes, “With the Flexcel NX System, we are well-positioned to support our customers as they take on more narrow-web and mid-web flexo jobs, which is already proving to offer an edge over offset for short, medium and long runs. And, as so many of them already know and value the efficiency and quality benefits that Flexcel NX Plates bring to the press room, it makes our job just that much easier.” z

Now available as part of the PantoneLive Production

CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIBRARY FOR PANTONELIVE

-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical has re leased a new Eco-Kraft corrugated board dependent color library for PantoneLive, a cloud-based digital color standard ecosystem. The new library enables converters to set achievable expectations to produce Pantone color standards on corrugated board made from recycled materials.

The company, established in 2005 by Tilak Raj, and with day-to-day operations now managed by his daughters, Janvi and Kaveri Satija, is conveniently located in a tri-city area that is better known as ‘Press Site’ for its wealth of local print and packaging busi nesses – from brands to prepress to consumables and production. Kaveri says, “Over the past few years, we have steadily seen more and more printers invest in flexo presses, while brands are increasingly shift ing their offset work to flexo. There was a growing requirement for narrow- and mid-web flexo plates to be provided locally, so it made strategic sense to expand our offering.”

–Print and Packaging subscription, the Eco-Kraft library was built using a brown Kraft substrate with a substantially higher recycled content than in the previous libraries. The result is a base substrate color that is more chromatic. The new library captures the closest achievable match to the core Pantone Match ing System colors that can be produced on Eco-Kraft substrate using water-based inks and flexographic printing. z

handigarh-based Devi Graphics has added flexo to its otherwise offset prepress offer ing with their recent investment in a Flexcel NX System from Miraclon. Installed and supported through Monotech, the system was chosen for its robustness and consistency of imaging, as well as the reliability and quality it offers.

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ijayshri Packaging installed and commis sioned a new Komori GL 637 plus coater offset press, two LK-800 die cutters of 23.5X31.5-inch size from Zhongke, and a DGM Tech nofold 1100 folder gluer. In addition, Vijayshri has com missioned a 500 Kva solar power unit to boost its captive power production. The latest investment phase comes almost a year after the earlier one in FY 2021-2022, in which the company installed a Komori GL 640 UV press, a Brausse die cutter, a Wenhong die cutter, a corrugation line including a Wenhong 3-ply high-speed flute laminator with flip flop unit, a Lamify 5-ply flute laminator and the H&S Speedliner window patching machine.

together was to ensure that we provide the best quality with predictable lead times to our customers. Also, we phased out some older machines and replaced them with new ones,” says Ayush Jain, director of Vijayshri Packaging.

“We have unfailingly invested in automation and modernization of our printing equipment. When we bought our first thermal CTP in 2005, we learned the meaning of consistency, reliability, and quality. Over the years we have improved our standards and always invested in reliable technology. The key to our growth is our ability to choose the right equipment at the right time,” says Jain.

NEW 500 KVA SOLAR POWER UNIT SUSTAINABLESTRENGTHENSPRODUCTION

In its latest expansion phase, along with the new print and converting equipment, Vijayshri commissioned a 500 Kva solar power unit at its plant to become more self-sustaining in energy. “We had two objectives in mind when we planned the solar power unit. The first was to increase our captive power production capacity so that we become increasingly independent of the grid and secondly, to become more sustainable in our operations. With the new solar power unit, we now produce half of the power required in-house. We have not only increased our power independence, but we have also reduced the load on the grid,” says Jain. z

Strategically positioned in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in central India, Vijayshri has built a world-class package printing factory with comprehensive integrated printing solutions. In 2021, Vijayshri achieved the milestone of 30 years in the industry. Today the company is one of the leaders in the Indian package printing industry, setting the benchmark for consistency in the market. Flawless work has been a significant part of its journey.

L-R: Rajendra Jain, Pritesh Jain, Ayush Jain and Nilesh Jain of Vijayshri with the new Komori GL 637 press

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Vijayshri Packaging transforms its production with Komori and DGM installations

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Vijayshri Packaging is a fully integrated packaging com pany providing paperboard packaging solutions to a very demanding market. They specialize in offering the complete solutions which includes folding cartons and their corrugated outers. In addition, the folding cartons include many upgrades such as windows, liners, and litholaminations. Their attention to quality has allowed them to successfully partner with customers in the food processing, fast-moving consumer goods production, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, and white goods industries.

“The aim of the two recent investment phases close

VISTA PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITED

L to R: Bhupinder Sethi, Indo Polygraph Machinery; Ramesh Kejriwal, managing director, Parksons Packaging; Dietmar Heyduck, global senior sales director Koenig & Bauer; and Aditya Surana, managing director of sales partner Indo Polygraph Machinery

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Come April 2023, Parksons Packaging will have installed and commissioned 17 sheetfed offset presses from Koenig & Bauer, mainly in medium format, but with one also in half format (max. sheet format 530 × 750 mm). That adds up to more than 130 printing and finishing units.

Parksons Packaging orders four Rapida 106 series

Even apart from the latest press investments, Parksons Packaging is on a clear growth trajectory. At the end of last year, the group acquired Manohar Packag ings, a specialist producer of packaging for alcoholic beverages with plants in Goa and Rajpura. This now puts eight production facilities at Parksons’ disposal in seven different locations – in Rudrapur, Chakan, Daman, Goa, Rajpura, Sri City and Guwahati. z

Walia said, “I am excited to be heading the Manroland Sheetfed subsidiary to expand the company’s opera tions. My local-market experience will enable us to better serve the group’s existing client base and with the objective of year-on-year growth in India’s print ing industry, I am looking forward to driving sheetfed machines and consumables market in the fast lane for Manroland with new ideas.” z

Manroland Sheetfed shifts gears in India

arksons Packaging recently concluded the biggest single order by an Indian customer to date and is investing in four high-performance Rapida 106 presses for the extended medium format. The presses concerned – for the most part six-colour coater presses, comprising a total of 29 printing and finishing units – will, in turn, be used in several production locations spread across the Indian subcontinent.

and graphic arts sector. He holds various printing qualifications with a management education behind him for the role.

Walia will continue to strengthen Manroland Sheetfed sales efforts in the fast-growing print ing market, having spent more than 24 years in the field of sales, marketing, technical and operations in capital goods and consumables for the print

– Pranay Mathur

One of the four presses – a Rapida 106 7-color coater press – has already been installed at the Rajpura plant in the northern Indian state of Punjab. The second is currently en route to Sri City in Andhra Pradesh. The third press has been earmarked for shipment in December and the fourth by April next year.

PACKAGING PRINT IN MEDIUM AND HALF FORMATS

Deepak Walia – the newly appointed managing director of Manroland Sheetfed, India

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eepak Walia has joined Manroland Sheetfed’s India operations taking over as managing director from Neeraj Dargan who moves on to his next chapter. Dargan established the India subsidiary in 2014 to start Man roland’s own operations in the territory.

Parksons Packaging has been one of India’s most prominent Rapida users. More than 100 printing and finishing units are in use at the eight production plants operated by the packaging group.

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“It was a very interesting project selling a press to Silver Fox. It was great finding a new customer away from our traditional marketplace – finding such a bespoke product of cable making systems, which has never been on our radar. However, the FB-350 was up to the challenge and gives Silver Fox not only additional capacity but opens their marketplace to some special constructions. We wish the team even more success in the future,” says Nick Hughes, Nilpeter.

Nilpeter has added a large number of new features, such as Automated Plate Positioning System (APPS), pre-register and re-register functionalities, and pack aged the machine in an attractive, new design.

ilver Fox, the UK’s only carbon-negative manufacturer of cable labels, has acquired its first Nilpeter printing press, an FB-Line complete with a UV-LED system. The UK-based and -owned company develops, manufactures, and sup plies very high-grade cable, wire, and equipment labeling solutions used in a wide range of demanding industrial sectors around the world

Silver Fox installs Nilpeter FB-Line with UV-LED

Silver Fox manufactures and supplies high-grade cable, wire, and equipment labeling solutions used in a wide range of demanding industrial sectors around the world

“This new machine, coupled with our increasingly knowledgeable and skillful local workforce, will al low us to further support and enhance our growing network of distributors across the globe. Additionally, these new production capabilities will enable us to be even more responsive to customer needs, as well as open up the opportunity to develop new and innovative label types, for use with our Fox-in-a-Box labeling kit,” says Nicholas Michaelson, managing director, Silver Fox.

On the 24 June, The Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, unveiled Silver Fox’s new specialist printing press. Developed by Nilpeter, the bespoke press is over 10 meters long. It has allowed Silver Fox to achieve 100% in-house production and meet the growing needs of their customers.

JOINED DEVELOPMENT BY HEIDELBERG AND GALLUS –INTEGRATION INTO PRINECT

Dr. Frank Schaum, CEO Gallus Group, says, “Gal lus One is an important addition to our portfolio. It provides customers with a unique opportunity to pioneer a new and complimentary category of label service in the quest for significant business growth and differentiation. But Gallus One isn’t the only exciting initiative we are launching today. We are delighted to announce the creation of a new ‘Gallus Experience Center’ – currently being built in St. Gallen, Switzerland and expected to open late this year. As part of our vision for realizing ‘the label industry of the future’, the new facility has been specifically designed to aid collaboration across the industry. Once open, we will invite customers, brands and suppliers from across the ecosystem to use the new facility to meet and share solutions, as well as develop new ideas to help solve key industry issues and create new opportunities.” z

Together with the expertise of Heidelberg, Gallus has capitalized on the strengths of both businesses to develop Gallus One. For instance, Heidelberg’s ink testing laboratories were leveraged to develop digital inks specifically for the Gallus One’s Fuji Dimatix print heads – with a second lab utilized to optimize its waveform design, enabling better print performance. The Gallus One also integrates fully with the industry standard cloud-based workflow software, Heidelberg Prinect. Prinect allows production managers from

start-up label businesses to large and mature label operations, to access insights and production data to ensure optimum production – and they can do that remotely across a secure network, from any smart device.

“Offering all the familiarity benefits of a Labelmas ter, Gallus One is a complete solution and not just

a standalone print engine. Within the new Gallus One ecosystem, users have state-of-the-art inkjet technology, a new Gallus One ink set, sophisticated workflow software and a new predictive press monitoring service to ensure minimum press downtime. All of these Gallus elements working in harmony has enabled us to increase press ef ficiency and productivity dramatically, to unlock this new market opportunity.”

Gallus One is built on the Gallus Labelmaster press platform

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Gallus One is built on the Gallus Labelmaster press platform. As a 340-mm wide roll-to-roll UV inkjet digital inline labels press, Gallus One utilizes a host of features to achieve high levels of automation and press efficiency, with unrivaled UV inkjet print quality and stand-out print speeds of up to 70 meters per minute. With the new press available to pre-order, Gallus hopes to reinvent the way in which converters approach digital label printing – providing either a standalone digital offering or a complimentary service within a traditional analog operation.

Gallus launches fully digital inkjet label press

allus has launched its first fully digi tal label press, Gallus One. Marking a ground-breaking new addition to the company’s conventional and hybrid portfolio of label presses, the Gallus One has been specifically designed to remove the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) barrier for the adoption of reel-to-reel digital labels with the highest level of automation and cloud-based tech nologies. In doing so, it provides brands, for the first time, with access to cost-effective and sustainable, high-quality digital labels.

“With the launch of the Gallus One, we are doing more than just bringing a new press to market – we are providing a unique solution that has the capability to drive the next big opportunity in labels,” explains Dario Urbinati, chief sales and service director, Gallus Group. “With cloud capabilities in-built within Gallus One, you can enjoy remote set-up and transparent performance monitoring and standardization across your press portfolio and manufacturing sites. In conjunction with the sophisticated press design, the Gallus One offers a complete reel-to-reel digital label solution, including all the software and hardware necessary to produce high-quality, profitable digital labels. All this, with the highest level of automation available, and the most competitive TCO.”

Z2010 adhesive also offers improved tight mandrel “Asperformance.brandsmove

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equipment to industries like publishing, security, and label converting under one roof. We have a wide range of products and integration to provide the solutions to customers.” z

to heavier stocks and more embel lishments to differentiate in an increasingly competitive market, they must maintain a high level of performance in demanding end use conditions,” said Paul Purdef, marketing director for specialty at Avery Dennison. “Our Z2010 adhesive protects the label adhesion throughout consumption, even for products that are kept on ice.”

ith wine and spirits makers moving to heavier label stocks to support premium positioning and capitalize on marketplace growth, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials introduced a new adhesive to its Wine and Spirits Portfolio. The Avery Dennison Z2010 adhesive is engineered to support heavier facestocks and won’t float or show lift for up to eight hours while submerged in ice or cold box.

Campolina Offset Printers started its journey with 2-color offset machines in 2010. After 12 years, the company’s current offerings are roll labels, vinyl labels, waterproof labels, sheet labels, thermal labels, pharmaceutical labels, vial labels, etc., and labels of various colors, shapes, and sizes from single to bulk orders of large corporations.

Dinesh Thakur, deputy general manager, sales, JETSCI Global, says, “We are pleased to unite with business leaders like Campolina Offset Printers which is a well-known name in the pharma packaging market. The future is inkjet and his decision of early adopter is the wise one. The industry is moving towards digital printing and the demand for digital presses is a clear sign. The JETSCI Global offers solutions and digital

Avery Dennison introduces adhesive for wine and spirit labeling in cold and wet conditions

Team Campolina Offset Printers

Campolina installs JETSCI KolorSmart+

Z2010 adhesive doesn’t float or lift when submerged in an ice bucket for up to eight hours

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Applying labels to wine and sparkling wine bottles when they are cooler than their surroundings and slick with surface condensation is easier with Z2010. In addition to its aggressive initial tack that ensures heavier, embellished labels stay firmly adhered, the

orth India’s leading pharma and printing packaging manufacturer Campolina Offset Printers has invested in JETSCI Global KolorSmart+ UV inkjet label production press. With the new press, the company plans to cater to a wide range of applications for the short- to mediumrun labels and security printing segment.

“Being in the label market for the past 12 years we were looking for something which can add a feather to our hat and in the era of digitalization JETSCI Global has become the solution to every problem for label printers. The best of quality and productivity in such a cost-effective price range this machine is unmatchable in the industry,” says Manoj Arora, director, Campolina Offset Printers.

Other machines on the stand include the Omega SRI3 label finishing system, the entry level DigiLite, a DigiLase laser cutter with a new decal option for roll-to-roll, individual pieces and A4 sheets, a Vectra ECTR turret rewinder and RTS sheeter.

requirements, flexo and rotary screen ink and coating products for pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and narrow web pouches.

The company presents a wide range of printed sam ples with technical experts on hand to talk about

ABG launches a new non-stop converting line for the first time – Stand 3223

A International (ABG) will showcase non-stop converting line for the first time. It includes the NSU 670mm converter and Vectra turret rewinder for non-stop blank label production.

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UV inkjet label press: This is a 600 x 600 native dpi digital UV inkjet label press with hundreds of installations globally. Available in up to 7-colors (CMYKOVW) in roll-to-roll, roll-to-inline/ nearline, and hybrid configurations.

Domino N730i digital UV inkjet label press: Seen inperson for the very first time, the press is 1200 dpi with BITSTAR print head technology. Configurable in up to 7 colors (CMYKOVW) and able to achieve up to 92% of the Pantone color range. Ergonomic design with automated roll lifts provided as standard at the

ctega showcases its specialty and haptic coating effects for labels and shrink sleeves along with live presentation of its EcoLeaf metallization technology on the ABG stand, eliminating the need for foil and reducing the carbon footprint of metal pigment finishing by 50%.

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unwind and rewind, supporting media rolls of up to 1 meter in diameter. Flexibility with optional flexo priming station (pre-digital), which can be retrofit ted, to optimize print quality on more difficult media types; and optional flexo station (post-digital), which can be retrofitted, to support varnishing, a brand spot color, or for cost-effective flood white for shrink sleeve

Domino to showcase three digital presses – Stand 6523

Actega to showcase its coating effects – Stand 711

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Further detail on EcoLeaf will also be presented at the Digital Embellishment master class, which takes place on Wednesday, 14 September 2022.

DuPont Cyrel at Labelexpo Americas – Stand 816

t Labelexpo Americas 2022, DuPont Cyrel will present its latest technologies and solutions alongside hundreds of live demonstrations to improve label printing/converting and create new business goals. “We consider the show a great opportunity to get closer to the label converters, and reinforce our solutions for a more sustainable printing in flexo,” states Tucker Norton, Cyrel general manager at DuPont.

Labelexpo Americas 2022 – Preview

The company also highlights other products from its portfolio, such as Digicon Series 3 in a bever age specification that features the Big Foot hot foil/ embossing module and flatbed screen.

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omino will showcase three digital presses at Labelexpo Americas 2022 – the worldwide debut of the N730i, plus the N610i and K600i.

Domino K600i dual bar digital UV inkjet printer: Vari able data printing at up to 492 fpm, suitable for anticounterfeiting, brand protection, e-commerce, food safety, inventory control, track and trace, logistics and reverse logistics and consumer engagement. This press can print serial, batch, random, or pin numbers; alpha numeric characters; variable images; linear barcodes; 2D matrix, or QR codes. The K600i can be integrated onto flexo presses, rewinders, or finishing systems.

At its stand, DuPont will focus on high-performing innovative technologies to address label converters’ challenges to achieve their sustainability, productivity, and quality goals.

Esko to showcase its latest innovations – Stand 5203

Grafotronic presents three world premieres for the label industry – Stand 3128

Also on show is the HI3 inspection rewinder with the Choose Green program. This features a regenerative system which captures braking energy and converts it into power, making the system approximately 30 percent more energy efficient.

P Indigo is showcasing the HP Indigo V12 digital press to the public for the first time. The press, rooted in the HP Indigo industry-winning formula, utilizes the new LEPx technology to create the new math of label printing with earning power exceeding multiple Flexos.

GEW brings LeoLED to Labelexpo Americas –Stand 427

EW brings its latest UV LED products to La belexpo Americas. LeoLED, released in 2019, is GEW’s water-cooled UV LED offering and is fully compatible with GEW’s ArcLED hybrid system. It has a 50mm-wide window to give a long dwell time and is waterproof-sealed for easy cleaning and resilience to dust and ink.

Esko will showcase innovations in ArtPro+ including printing unit support and seamless repeat layout creation, as well as folding carton improvements and a new usage dashboard, and enhanced WebCenter usability features improving ease of use and maximiz ing productivity and efficiency.

Cyrel FAST is a thermal platemaking system that consists in a thermal processor and a large variety of photopolymer printing plates for flexible packaging, labels and other applications. The Cyrel FAST system offers superior productivity and performance while helping to reduce processing costs, time, and envi ronmental impact compared to the existing solvent method. By eliminating the use of solvents – including water – from the platemaking process, the Cyrel FAST system require no drying time and plates can be ready for print under 45 minutes.

Grafotronic also promotes The One single anvil semirotary die, capable of reaching 150 m/min. It can be set up within just 30 cm of material with a tolerance of +/-0.1 mm.

The LED array delivers electrical power of 88W/cm and an intensity of 30W/cm2, with minimal light loss due to the direct UV path. GEW says LeoLED is suitable for users who want access to UV Arc and UV LED technology, those with more demanding ap plications, or those who want to print on substrates wider than 600 mm.

most effective, state-of-the-art workflow automation and quality inspection for label converters.”

At the heart of the Esko stand, the CDI Crystal 4260 XPS, in combination with the new Flexo Engine module, will demonstrate how digitization in flexo produc tion also boosts efficiency while delivering the best quality plates.

“From our CDI Crystal XPS flexo platemaking solution through to our AVT print inspection technologies, visi tors to stand 5203 will learn how Esko solutions em power label professionals to improve ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes,” said Melissa Plemen, senior director of inside sales and marketing at Esko. “We will demonstrate how our software and hardware solutions combine to deliver the

sko will showcase how its latest innovations deliver workflow improvements to boost both digital print productivity and operational efficiencies at Labelexpo Americas.

concept that eliminates many of the operational problems in existing air-cooled LED systems on the market. Moreover, the company says the design makes AeroLED cost-effective and step changes the accessibility of LED printing.

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he IQ workflow automation suite enables the Grafotronic DCL2 to do job change autono mously, handling all job settings automatically. IQ works with a set of cameras monitoring the web and automatically adjusting parameters, taking over all the manual adjustments with a tolerance below +/- 0.1 mm.

The system is an achievement of more than 20 years of continuous evolution and investment into this plat form and has resulted in more than 1500 installations globally. And this year we hit the 200th installation of its latest version, the FAST 2000 TD.

GEW also highlights AeroLED, a fully air-cooled UV LED system released in 2022. It is a high-power UV LED system for full cure, printing, coating and converting applications up to 600 mm wide.

AeroLED delivers power and reliability with a unique

Grafotronic is also showcasing Boon-Tech auxiliary machines, including boon|Rebel, a small (1.2 m foot print) digital finisher; boon|Raptor, a high-speed label cutter and boon|Velox automatic core cutter.

HP Indigo V12 makes show debut – Stand 3226

t Labelexpo Americas 2022, Konica Minolta is unveiling for the first time in the US its Ac curioLabel 400 5-color label press (CMYK+White), which will be commercially available in Q1 2023. This is the same print engine that powers the Mark Andy DPro Max and is configured with KM’s IQ501 color and registration automation system. Konica Minolta is also previewing its PKG-1300 digital packaging press for printing on uncoated and clay-coated materials using water-based inkjet.

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ybrid Software will showcase its recent ac quisition of iC3D by showing 3D visualization throughout the entire prepress process. At stand 3015, Hybrid Software and iC3D will join its Hybrid Software Group sister companies, including Global Graphics Software ColorLogic, Xitron and Meteor Inkjet.

The nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System will take center stage on the booth to demonstrate how plate makers can achieve better and more consist ent quality, faster production and easier handling of flexo plates. With plates ready in less than one hour, the system can help reduce press downtime to meet brand owners’ demands for faster time to market.

Michelman also develops solutions for high-speed inkjet, where offerings are focused primarily around folding carton, corrugated packaging, and commercial printing applications. This includes JetPrime waterbased primers for both paper and film substrates, and DigiGuard IJ overprint coatings, which offer increased durability and faster drying times in a range of tailored surface finishes.

The company says that label converters operating this press will outgrow the label market by a factor of three by changing their mindset to Indigo First and Flexo second. This allows brands to benefit from an agile and sustainable supply chain without compromising print quality or packaging innovation.

HP is running live demonstrations of the HP Indigo V12 and the HP Indigo 6K digital presses, the backbone of the digital label space, at the designated booth site, as well as different automation technologies, new business opportunities and innovation from the lab.

Michelman to feature primers, OPVs and strengtheners for HP Indigo and inkjet printing platforms – Stand 3136

ichelman will spotlight a selection of waterbased in-line and off-line primers, overprint varnishes and strengtheners for HP Indigo at Labelexpo Americas 2022. Michelman will also highlight its primer and overprint varnish portfolio for inkjet-based printing

Michelman’splatforms.solutions for HP Indigo LEP printing are developed in close collaboration with HP Indigo and are specifically designed for that platform. A full portfolio of DigiPrime primers optimizes print quality for labels and flexible packaging on a wide range of substrates for both in-line and off-line use, and DigiGuard waterbased OPVs offer increased durability and protection, including for food contact applications. New to the

lineup is DigiGuard Plus, a suite of strengtheners that adds increased water, thermal, chemical, and mechanical resistance to UV OPVs.

Hybrid Software Showcases iC3D – Stand 3015

Also on display will be Stepz 8, an interactive software package based on the award-winning technology of Packz, which allows for the preparation and execution of step-and-repeat and variable data tasks for highspeed digital printing of labels. Hybrid Software will also present Cloudflow, SmartDFE and variable data printing technology.

Pactions is a programmed toolset with action lists, responding to customer needs for advanced automa tion. It reduces the amount of operator time needed to edit, approve, and print a new package design.

ppearing on Stand 929, Hall A, in collaboration with its North American distributor partner Anderson & Vreeland, XSYS will be highlighting its latest innovations for flexoprint production.

There are also significant sustainability benefits with thermal plates; for instance, nyloflex Xpress cuts down dramatically on the energy usage, reducing costs by as much as 94% compared to solvent processing. z

XSYS brings unique proposition to Labelexpo Americas 2022 – Stand 929

Konica Minolta to unveil for first time in the US its AccurioLabel 400 – Stand 5803

The Smart Flattener guarantees artwork quality and consistency, professionally managing spot color and transparency interactions as well as press gamut conversions.

Hybrid Software will showcase version 8 of Packz, its native PDF editor. Enhancements include complex layered artwork that can now be viewed in color and wired modes simultaneously, and object-based screenings can be inspected per separation.

Stuart also highlighted the importance of sustainable reverse logistics and said that it’s time we moved from Take, Make and Waste to Take, Make and Recycle.

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During the event, Harveer Sahni was given standing ovation for winning the prestigious R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award. Sahni is the first Indian to be a recipient of the award. It recognizes Sahni’s central role in building the Indian self-adhesive label industry from its earliest days, and later his major contribution to promoting the Indian label industry on the world stage. z

Nirav Shah, founder Letragraphix, said, “The overall expectations from the packaging have increased manifold over the last few years. This in turn will continue to trigger high standards for the finish, qual ity, aesthetics, and high level of functionality from the same label what it used to be 10 years ago.”

he Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Labels – what print buyers want’ on 5 August 2022 at Pride Plaza Hotel in New Delhi. Moderated by Harveer Sahni, chairman at Weldon Celloplast and director LMAI, the event was attended by label converters, labelstock suppliers, machine manufacturers and suppliers.

Rajiv Dhar, former director of IIP and senior advisor export packaging at UN, in his keynote address gave an overview of different innovative packaging and highlighted the need to understand consumers’ buy ing psychology and decision-making process. Dhar emphasized that premiumization and personalization with exceptional quality, experience and aesthetics can fuel a taste for unique, value-added products. Dhar said, “What print buyers want?… Nothing but to create a desire to buy!”

Ghoshal said, “Today, for any particular brand of any category, you can see about 25 more competitor brands coming up and trying to create clutter on the shelf. 25 more brands mean 25 times less visibility. In this scenario, consumer engagement is an important factor that influences purchasing decisions. Today, the label on a product must be an interactive and aesthetic solution that is able to draw consumers’ attention – communicate with consumers by providing manufacturing information, sustainability quotient as well as virtual reality while also instructing and educating, among other things.”

The event was a perfect opportunity for the label industry to discuss new trends, challenges and sustainability. The panel members were Sanjay Ghoshal, senior GM and head of packaging, Diageo India; Naveen Stuart, cluster packaging manager, Reckitt Benckiser; Anil Namugade, founder and director, Trigon Digipack; Sanjeev Sharma, director product management, Avery Dennison; and Nirav Shah, founder Letragraphix.

During the panel discussion, Sanjay Ghoshal, senior GM and head of packaging, Diageo India, said that the aesthetics of a label doesn’t just start with the printing but can also start with the material. In line with Dhar, Ghoshal also stressed the importance of consumer engagement. He said that there is a greater need to increase a brand’s visibility to not get lost in the crowd.

Anil Namugade, founder and director, Trigon Digipack, said, “Today, print buyers/brand owners are looking for more than a mere print. They are looking for partners who can help them in handling sustainability chal lenges as well as boost the design capability of their brands. In short, they are looking for partners who can provide maximum value in the whole print process.”

Sanjeev Sharma, director product management, Avery Dennison, said “As a label stock manufacturer, the biggest challenge we face in sustainability is how we can enable recyclability because of the adhesives and ink on the label. At Avery Dennison, we’re leveraging our legacy of innovation in labels and packaging to design sustainable solutions that are better for our planet.”

Ghoshal added, “Currently, short-run premium labels printed on digital label presses are in great demand. They are many upcoming bands, continuously experi menting with their products in the market with multiple variants with hyper localization. As a label supplier, it is very important how you help these brands. At the end of the day, a label which is made for consumer engagement or which is meant to be sustainable has also the responsibility of creating value for the brand owner.”

Naveen Stuart, cluster packaging manager, Reckitt Benckiser, said, “Being an FMCG company, when we talk about consumer engagement, we are today looking at how we can use personalization to engage with our consumers. This is the biggest thing that we are currently looking at as an FMCG company – and this is true for many other companies as well.”

Labels – what print buyers want

Panel discussion: ‘Labels – what print buyers want’. Photo: The Packman

Brilliant Polymers invests INR 100 crore in strategic capacity expansion

Team Brilliant celebrates the inauguration of Plant 2

MANASH DAS

Speaking to The Packman, managing director Gaurav Talwar, said, “The capacity expansion comes at an opportune time as the flexible packaging industry continues to expand and the demand for our products remains high. With the completion of the second plant, Brilliant has further strengthened its position in the Indian and global markets. We are confident that our promise of Technology, Quality and Service will continue to give us an edge.”

Gaurav Talwar, MD, Brilliant Polymers

in India with a reputation for developing some of the industry’s most innovative and robust products. With the new capacity, the company aims to strengthen its grip in global markets as well as in new technologies.

laminating adhesives; with our new capacity we expect to increase our share in the global market to over 5%.”

In addition to the increased capacity, the new facility

INNOVATION AND NEW PRODUCTS

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Dr. Ravinder Talwar, chairman of Brilliant Polymers said, “The opening of Plant 2 is an important landmark in the history of Brilliant Polymers and the investment represents the company’s long-term commitment to its customers, employees and business associates in the country.”

ndia’s leading manufacturer of laminating ad hesives for flexible packaging, Brilliant Polymers has made a massive investment in a large-scale capacity expansion in the form of a new state-of-theart plant at its site in Ambernath, Maharashtra. The new facility, which was inaugurated on 2 July 2022, will double the company’s production capacity and represents a significant milestone in the ongoing transformational growth journey of Brilliant Polymers. The recipient of several prestigious business growth and innovation accolades (including The Financial Times High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific and The Economic Times: India’s Growth Champions Award for the 100 fastest growing companies in India) the new facility leaves the company poised for a period of market domination.

PLANT 2 INAUGURATION

The inauguration was attended by the complete Bril liant team members who, along with members of the board, conducted a ‘Puja’ followed by a ribboncutting and walk-through of the new facility led by the managing director.

With an investment exceeding INR 100 crore (USD 12.5 million) in the new plant, the company’s total capacity at the Ambernath site has doubled to 45,600 metric tonnes which makes it one of the world’s largest single sites for the manufacture of laminating adhesives. Talwar added, “This investment is backed by a strong conviction in India’s growth potential as well as a deep and nuanced understanding of the market dynamics of the flexible packaging industry. We currently supply between 2.5 to 2.7% of the world’s requirement of solvent-based and solvent-free

Brilliant Polymers started its operations in 2013 and since then has grown to become the largest manu facturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging

To achieve this, the company has formulated the Brilliant Polymers Sustainable Growth Plan – a bold ambition to decouple growth from environmental footprint, while increasing positive social impact. The plan is rooted in the UN Sustainable Develop ment Goals and has three main pillars – economic, environmental and social.

holders and for society at large,” says Gaurav Talwar. “At Brilliant Polymers, we believe that we have a responsibility to deliver business growth while having a positive impact on people and the planet. Our aim is to be a business that delivers value to all stakehold ers – economically, socially and environmentally.”

Brilliant Polymers started its operations in 2013 and since then has grown to become the largest manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in India with a reputation for developing some of the industry’s most innovative and robust products.

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH PLAN

While focused on a period of rapid growth ahead, sustainability remains at the heart of Brilliant’s growth strategy. “Every business is inextricably linked with the environment and the community in which it operates. We believe that a business can only be successful in the long term by creating value both for its share

The Brilliant Polymers Sustainable Growth Plan puts sustainability at the core of its business strategy. “As we continue our journey in this resource-constrained, climate-impacted world we believe that a robust sustain ability strategy is a prerequisite for survival and success,” says Talwar. “As we move ahead, Brilliant Polymers is committed to building on its track record of high growth and innovation while upholding the promise of Technol ogy, Quality and Service with every supply.” z

brings increased capability. Plant 2 will allow the company to further step up its R&D initiatives with the launch of several new products in the solvent-based and solvent-free adhesives space planned in the coming months. New high-performance solvent-based adhesives including applications such as retort and high-running solids of 50 – 55% solids are also in the pipeline. In the fast-growing solvent-free space, the company intends to launch new low monomer products made with pure MDI. These offer extremely fast chemical and physical cure rates with very rapid PAA decay times: a must in today’s regulatory scenario. Along with these benefits comes the robust and userfriendly nature of products that the market is used to seeing from Brilliant Polymers.

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z INVESTMENT IN COMPETITIVE BUSINESSES FOR FUTURE GROWTH

David Cooper, managing director and CEO of FFP Packaging Solutions, says, “On behalf of the directors and the whole team at FFP, we thank Robin and the wider Chudley family for their trust and support whilst we have been building FFP’s strategy to drive the revolution of sustainable, flexible packaging in the UK.

The sale of FFP to Constantia Flexibles is another important step on the firm’s journey and I am delighted that David and his team will remain with the business to ensure successful integration and continue to build on FFP’s success long into the future.”

onstantia Flexibles signed an agreement on 10 August 2022 to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, a leading player for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK.

figures already show it. And together, we are commit ted to a circular economy, driving the transformation with more sustainable packaging,” specifies Vervaat to the new edition of the Constantia Flexibles family.

Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions

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“We look forward to working with our new colleagues of FFP Packaging Solutions and jointly enter the next phase of developing the business as part of the Con stantia Flexibles family,” Vervaat says.

FFP Packaging Solutions is established as a leading innovator in flexible plastic packaging. Founded in 1967, the company has over 50 years of excellence, driving the revolution of sustainable, flexible packag ing. The expert for recyclable laminates offering flow wraps, lidding films, and pre-made pouches already today generates over 80% of its sales in sustainable

packaging solutions are no longer a trend. They are a must-have. FFP Packaging Solutions

Robin Chudley, chairman of FFP Packaging Solutions; and David Cooper, CEO of FFP Packaging Solutions

Robin Chudley, chairman of FFP Packaging Solutions, says, “I am extremely proud of FFP’s position in the UK flexible packaging market and the respect that FFP has developed across the industry. This legacy is something that was started by my father back in 1962 and has been continuously built upon through my own leadership of the business and more recently since the appointment of the management team in place

“Havingtoday.ledFFP

as a family-owned business for many years, we recognized the importance of succession planning to secure FFP’s long-term future. This is the reason that we appointed David Cooper as managing director and CEO in 2017 and since then David and his team have done a phenomenal job in making sure that FFP’s know-how, core competencies and values remain aligned with the needs of our customers and, in doing so, keeping FFP at the forefront of flexible packaging development.

– Pranay Mathur

The production plant of FFP Solutions in Northampton, UK. Photo: FFP Packaging Solutions

“We are extremely excited to be joining the Constantia Flexibles family, and we are all looking forward to com bining our resources and wider business capabilities to accelerate the development of sustainable, flexible packaging and, in doing so, continuing to provide significant value for our customers.”

FFP Packaging Solutions prevails as a long-term trusted partner for major food brands and UK retailers. With over 100 employees, the business operates from its headquarters in Northampton, UK.

Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles. Photo: Constantia Flexibles

Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles, says, “The acquisition aligns well with our Vision 2025 Growth Strategy of investing in competitive businesses with potential for future growth. FFP Packaging Solutions joining the Constantia Flexibles Group will expand our overall market position. Its significant experience and credibility allow for strong relationships across the UK food industry. We will be working with the existing management team to continue driving the revolution of sustainable flexible packaging in the UK and beyond.”

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“ShriMaa Group has successfully pursued an expan sion strategy both in developing innovative solu tions and diversifying its client base across several

countries and industries. ShriMaa Group has always strived to be ahead of the curve by anticipating the market’s needs and will continue to do so by working closely with clients as well as technology partners,” says Bansal.

“We are very positive, and we see W&H as our lifelong partner, W&H had been very supportive and helped us in new product development. The Nanotex Cyclo Perforation part is the best innovation in recent times. It has definitely added value to the machine. Recently we have installed one coating and our second 140 bags/min converting line from W&H and both the machines are fantastic. We are able to take full capac ity production with good quality bags,” says Nitesh Sharma, director ShriMaa Group. z

Team ShriMaa Group with team W&H

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Theperformance.groupof companies has all of the Convertex models for making block bottom bags starting with 80 bags/min, 100 bags/min, 120 bags/min and the latest Convertex CL 140.

hriMaa Group recently installed its second Convertex CL 140 from W&H. ShriMaa manufactures block bottom bags and has continuously chosen W&H as a leading partner in their expansion. Sajjan Bansal, chairman ShriMaa Group, says that he is delighted with the machine’s

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Pankaj Poddar: The packaging business is moving towards a circular economy and embracing monomaterial laminate structures. The future world will

Mahan Hazarika: Looking ahead, how do you think the sustainability debate will evolve in the coming years?

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Mahan Hazarika: What are the special features and production capacity of this line?

Pankaj Poddar, group CEO, Cosmo First

Mahan Hazarika: Cosmo Films has announced expansion by setting up CPP film production line in Aurangabad. When will you start commercial production on this line?

Pankaj Poddar: We have commissioned a line for cast polypropylene with an investment of about Rs. 140 crore in Aurangabad. The production line which is to be funded through internal accruals and debts is expected to commence commercial production in the next two years.

and control. Rising temperatures across the nation may promote environmental sustainability, a smaller carbon footprint, and less electricity use. We continue to be optimistic about future demand and market conditions and anticipate steady growth this fiscal year supported by ongoing R&D and positive client experiences.

Cosmo Films recently announced expansion by setting up a CPP film production line in Aurangabad with an annual rated capacity of 25,000 MT. The CPP line will require an investment of about Rs. 140 crore to be funded through internal accruals and debts and is expected to commence commercial production in 2 years. Pankaj Poddar, group CEO, Cosmo First, shares some insights with The Packman.

Mahan Hazarika: Can the packaging industry cope with a supply chain in crisis? How Cosmo Films is tackling the crisis?

We are also breaking into the consumer market by producing window lamination films for heat reduction

With Cosmo Films being a B2B firm and a part of the chain of the global supply ecosystem, we have benefit ted from the China +1 policy as the world looks beyond one country to expand their distributor’s bracket and spread their reliance across multiple regions.

Mahan Hazarika: With the new line, what goals have you set for yourselves?

Pankaj Poddar: COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that supply chain disruptions are inevitable; so the busi nesses need to be agile and future looking. As for any other business process, raw materials supply need to be robust and at Cosmo we have built systems and relationships with our suppliers across business verticals.

Pankaj Poddar:The new production line for Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films in Aurangabad will have a rated annual capacity of 25,000 MT. In Aurangabad, the new production line will result in the addition of 50 new direct jobs and numerous indirect jobs.

Pankaj Poddar: Cosmo Films aims to increase its share of specialty films and become the world’s largest speciality film player. Cosmo Films is also foraying into new markets in order to meet these objectives. We have announced the opening of the biggest BOPP film production line in the world, with a rated annual capacity of 67,000 metric tons, in Aurangabad, India. By the second quarter of 2022, a new BOPET film line will also be commissioned, which will significantly aid the business in increasing production and sales.

Cosmo Films commissions CPP line in Aurangabad

Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films offers excellent heat seal strength, good thermal stability, good puncture resistance, good clarity and fair barrier properties. Cosmo manufactures customized CPP films for vari ous use-cases like hot filling and retort applications, high speed application on FFS machines and bakery products.

“After two digital W&H events, K 2022 will be the first major tradeshow to be held in person again. W&H will be represented by consultants from all over the world. We look forward to the personal discussions and face-to-face exchanges that are the basis of the trusting relationship we have with our customers and partners,” says W&H CEO Peter Steinbeck. z

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For even more machine demonstrations, W&H will be inviting visitors to the four-day expo at its headquar ters in Lengerich. More than ten machines covering extrusion, printing, and converting will be running live demonstrations several times a day.

showing how automated machines can help operators boost productivity; live demonstrations will be run on the VAREX II blown film line at its stand A57 in Hall 17.

MDC GAMUTSTAR

developing packaging that is more durable, contains monolayer materials, and is recyclable. The company is pursuing a sustainability plan that goes beyond packaging in order to reduce waste by enhancing waste collection and the regranulation process to increase the creation of useful re-purposed granules.

At K 2019, W&H focused predominantly on the feasi bility of producing recyclable packaging solutions. In 2022, the company will focus on how to manufacture these new products with maximum efficiency. “At the K 2022, once again we will present innovative solutions and show examples of specific end products. Our focus will be on particularly demanding applications, such as barrier films or packaging with an increased percentage of PIR/PCR,” says Dr. Falco Paepenmüller, chief technology officer.

Pankaj Poddar: Due to supply chain problems and growing input costs, raw material prices have risen at sustained, high rates over the last 5-7 quarters. The price of every kind of commodity in the world, includ ing steel, aluminum, and plastics, increased. Even the import and export logistics increased. Although the price of raw materials has partially decreased, no significant impact has yet been noticed. There is a lot more cooling that needs to occur. Regardless, Cosmo has continued to deliver great results in terms of growth and EBITDA each quarter. z

W&H at K 2022 –Get in the Loop

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Automation and digital systems for improving ef ficiency, such as the RUBY IoT-system, will also be a central theme for W&H in 2022. At K 2019, W&H showed live demonstrations of the Turbostart system for automated stops and start ups on blown film lines. This year, the company is going a step further by

Mahan Hazarika: What will remain a primary business challenge for you in 2022?

Films is increasingly relying on renewable energy as a source of power for its manufacturing processes.

indmöller & Hölscher will exhibit at the K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany with the slogan ‘Get in the Loop’. “At the K, we will demonstrate technologies and show examples that can give our customers a competitive edge in this time of rapid change,” says Dr. Sascha Witt, W&H’s chief sales officer.

The goal of the circular economy is one that Cosmo is committed to, and a significant percentage of our investment goes into sustainability. Further, Cosmo

emphasize multi-pronged strategies to promote sus tainable and inclusive growth. This entails implement ing clear Environment, Health, and Safety systems as well as best practices for energy management and green Cosmomanufacturing.Filmsisalready

CHEMICALS BUSINESS

April-June 2022 quarter sees UFlex powering product innovations

After its recent success with Triveni Engineering for packing its premium crystal sugar, UFlex has come up with a 3-layered 3D pouch with registered metallization for their premium brown sugar. The pack’s structure is made of PET/window MET PET and NAT PE. The structure provides a metallic sheen look to the pack while allowing consumers to see the packed content.

UFlex has integrated Registered Fresnel Lens Tech nology in labeling solution to give a premium look by placing two lenses at the middle and bottom of the label. The Fresnel lens used on the printed area re flects light at multiple angles providing 3-dimensional depth and look to the product. The combination of a Fresnel lens that is reflective from various angles along with vibrant printing produces an effect that is both aesthetically striking and instantly recognizable for scrutiny. This application is used across several industry verticals such as FMCG, automobile, lubri cants, apparel, liquor, agrochemicals, personal care and electronics. z

Meanwhile, UFlex has developed a spout pouch with a re-closable option for BB Royal Organic Edible Oil. The structure is made of PET/BON/PE with a spout for an easy-pour experience. Beyond convenience and striking aesthetics, its 3-ply packaging structure offers good standability that creates a unique shelf appeal on the retail shelves, UFlex claims.

a 2-pack solvent-based PU adhesive (Retort grade 2K PU Adhesive Flexcote HP 875/Flexcote HP 75) specially designed for high-end retort pouch applications. Due to its super strong adhesion, the pack can resist a boil ing temperature of 131oC for 30 minutes with up to 2 kilograms of packed pressure. The development is suitable for food and pharma packaging applications.

In another development, UFlex has developed a 3D Pouch with paper-based barrier laminate for Beachville Coffee Roaster. The standable pack structure offers good barrier properties to keep the packed coffee in the desired state. According to UFlex, the pouch’s one-side valve helps retain the freshness of the coffee and prevents extraneous factors like moisture, air and more from affecting the quality of the packed content.

The Engineering Business of UFlex has developed a compact, high-speed turret slitter with 1650 mm web width – Toroslit-1650. According to the company, the slitter overcomes the shortcomings of conventional slitters that were observed during pancake applica tions. The company claims that the self-shaft chucking, tool-less unwinder of the machine ensures perfect tension control and winding even while handling low gauge films ranging from 8 microns onwards.

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aintaining its position as an industry leader while advancing its technol ogy to innovate and introduce new ingenious products and solutions constantly, UFlex has announced an array of launches along with impres sive financial results in the April-June 2022 quarter.

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The Packaging Films Business of the company has developed a new PET Silica master-batch solution that controls anti-blocking properties in BOPET film development. So far, the flexible packaging business had been using 6,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm of silica chips that comprises 7.5% to 12.5% dosing used of silica chips for film production that facilitates easy roll handling and prevents the film from blocking hazards like rippling, wrinkles and other. With the development of this value-enriched silica masterbatch solution with up to 40,000 and 60,000 ppm, the packaging films business has not only achieved higher anti-blocking properties but has also been successful to make a significant reduction in production cost. Additionally, with this development, the packaging films business has been able to lower down the dosage level to 1-2% for film manufacturers.

ENGINEERING BUSINESS

UFlex has developed Flexbond SF WET LM 35, a water-based synthetic adhesive designed mainly for wet lamination of clear BOPP & PVC films to paper or duplex board applications with manual or semiautomatic machines. The company has also developed

PACKAGING FILMS BUSINESS

HOLOGRAPHY BUSINESS

The medium and long-term plan is to strengthen the presence of all Group companies in the Asia-Pacific region through the platform company. Brueckner Group Asia-Pacific’s managing director Walter Stroeder says, “Our goal is to establish our company as a reliable and innovative partner in all our core areas for all Brück ner Maschinenbau and Brückner Servtec, Kiefel and PackSys Global customers in the ASEAN region.” z

Also introduced during the presentation were three new exciting features:

Brückner Group Asia-Pacific officially opened

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Slitter rewinders that do more with less

ejector to transfer the reels onto a conveyor for onward handling.

An integrated finished Reels Weighing system IRW, owing to which the frequent and laborious task of weighing multiple and bulky finished reels becomes a part of the natural reel removal

The main focus of the Brueckner Group Asia-Pacific at the moment is the support of installation and commis sioning of film stretching lines as well as upgrades and on-site services. There is also a fully equipped center for the reprocessing of clips and chains and a quality assurance system for high-precision components.

he platform strategy of the Brückner Group with a clear presence in the key markets is one of the strategic priorities: being on the spot and close to the customer, know ing the local and regional conditions as well as the language – this has proven itself even more during the Corona pandemic. The latest member in the series of platform companies – alongside Brückner Group China, Brückner Group India, Brückner Group USA and Brückner Slovakia – was now officially opened: Brueckner Group Asia-Pacific.

he presentation by Biku Kohli – man aging director, SP Ultraflex – at the 9th Speciality Films Conference organized by ElitePlus received an overwhelming response from an enthusiastic audience looking to explore new and sustainable technologies in the world of converting slitter rewinders. The presentation highlighted the differentiating features of SP Ultraflex’s converting slitter rewinders – the widest range globally, to improve efficiencies of Man, Machine, Material and Energy while at the same time reducing the dependency on operator skill with smart solutions.

new generation of converters during the discussions at our booth to invest in sustainable technologies in the critical area of slitting and rewinding and are fully geared to meet their every expectation,” said Kohli. z

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Anprocess.automatic job setup that carries out the task of aligning the unwind, cutting and rewind sec tions of the machine swiftly, flawlessly and with the minimum passage of substrate, enabling the machine to get it ‘first time right’, producing saleable finished reels within a few meters of

Brueckner Group Asia-Pacific ensures optimum sup port for the emerging region of South-East Asia as a sales and service hub for the various film stretching technologies and services of Brückner Maschinen bau and Brückner Servtec. Plastic film producers in the region benefit from the globally high standards, procedures and services, which are applied locally in

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accordance with the motto: ‘thinking global, acting local’ and guarantee the fastest and best possible support in all areas.

The company in Thailand has been in operation since 2022 and is ideally located in the geographi cal center of the ASEAN region, in an industrial area in the Chonburi/Rayong region. A team of about 30 people is employed at the site, which is designed for further growth in the region to strengthen its position in the long term.

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Lorentzen, who had recently immigrated to the United States from Denmark, had observed the evolution of car seat cushion production within the automotive component industry, which was moving toward the use of molded polyurethane foam. The lack of special ized products necessitated the use of plain floor wax to separate the molded polyurethane cushions from the mold, an inefficient method at best that caused high scrap rates and downtime. However, Lorentzen’s observations led to the development of new release agents that made polyurethane foam molding easier, more reliable and more cost efficient than before.

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requirements,” adds Moraes. “This is the path we are still following today, with a focus on becoming directly involved with customers, learning their processes and providing them with release agent solutions that provide significantly greater value than their cost.”

Chem-Trend today still develops customized solutions for specific challenges caused by the variety of raw materials and process parameters found in the many different manufacturing environments. Such solutions include the development of release agents for new materials, and the ever-increasing challenge to improve process efficiency, as well as the necessity to meet environment, workplace and food safety requirements.

In 2004, Chem-Trend became a part of the Freuden berg Group, a German-based collection of com panies with a commanding global presence. The manufacturing facility of its Freudenberg Chemical Specialities division in Mysore manufactures prod ucts for Chem-Trend in India. The site follows ISO 9001:2000 quality standards and has achieved ISO 14000 environmental certification. Over the next two years, additional investments are expected to expand capacity, laboratory and product develop ment facilities that will enable Chem-Trend to work closely with customers in developing new products with faster response time, leading to even further added value and support for customers to produce high quality parts more efficiently. MOULDING PROCESSES MORE EFFICIENT, CLEANER AND SAFER

Chem-Trend provides products for a broad spectrum of industry segments, including the polyurethane, die casting, rubber and rotational molding, tire, and fast growing composite and thermoplastic industries. The company’s mold release agents and specialized products are used in the production of many products; including die cast engine blocks, plastic bottles, rubber o-ring seals, tires, shoe soles, polyurethane automotive seat cushions, composite boat hulls and wind turbine blades to name just a few.

“Way back in 1992, Chem-Trend India started its journey through the sale of its Mono-Coat release agent to a rubber-to-metal bonded parts manufacturer. Over the last three decades, the company has expanded the breadth and depth of its team, technical acumen and infrastructure as well as an extended channel partnership to support its ever-increasing customer base in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh,” says Rajesh Phadke, CEO, Chem- Trend India.

hem-Trend, a global manufacturer of process chemical specialties with focus on release agent solutions for a variety of manufacturing industries, celebrated its 30th an niversary in July 2022 in India.

Specialized release agents help reduce scrap rates, bring down production costs and generally improve process efficiency. Beyond that, they can also help improve production environments and conditions significantly. This is demonstrated impressively by the specific die casting products Lorentzen began developing shortly afterwards.

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“What he learned during the process was one of ChemTrend’s founding principles – there is no perfect ‘instant’ release agent, each production situation is different and therefore requires a release agent specific to the need,” says Devanir Moraes, Chem-Trend president and CEO.

“Mr. Lorentzen continued to research, develop and refine formulas for individual customers based upon their raw material and production variations, as well as specific part finish and manufacturing process

High pressure die casting operations in the 1950s and ‘60s were dangerous and dirty. Die casters commonly used solvent-based die lubricants, containing graphite, which frequently caught fire due to the high temperatures used in the process. The overspray created slippery, unsafe floors in the plants. The plants were thick with black smoke, causing worker safety and health hazards. Lorentzen began to research the issues of die lubrication and set about to formulate a viable water-based die lubricant, something that industry experts of the time said was not possible. He created a clean, cream-colored die lubricant, and shortly after, a water-based die lubricant. These product development efforts gave the die casters cleaner, safer working conditions, as well as cleaner, brighter castings.

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It started very small. Peer Lorentzen, a chemical en gineer, aided by his wife Birgit, a chemist herself, ex perimented with the development of release agents for polyurethane foam in the kitchen of their home. They saw a need, and with an entrepreneurial spirit, they expanded rapidly. After sending out many sample jars of their newly developed product, they moved production out of their home and into a rented garage in Howell, Michigan. Thus began the story of Chem-Trend. Today, with parent company Freudenberg, it has a global presence, serving nearly every manufacturing industry and leading the release agent and purging compound industries in innovation, in research, and in sustainability.

“We see ourselves as a conscientious contributor to society with a strong pledge to sustainable and responsible business operations,” says CEO Anders Nordquist. “This not only includes raw materials, but also production, and especially packaging.” As one of the many facets of sustainability, the film and packaging type used for coffee can greatly influence the product’s environmental impact. “We run three vacuum packaging lines for ground coffee to reduce the amount of air per pack and allow energy-efficient Especiallytransportation.”inScandinavia,

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nce the delight of artists and the nobil ity, coffee from Swedish roaster Arvid Nordquist is nowadays enjoyed by a broad base of coffee enthusiasts. The family-owned business has made a name for itself since its found ing days in 1884 – and gained a firm foothold in Scandinavia and beyond. Today, Arvid Nordquist is the country’s fastest growing coffee brand with over 25% market share. The keys to the company’s success are manifold, spanning high-quality raw materials as well as a strong commitment to fair and sustain able business practices. As a purchaser and roaster, the company relies on sustainable Arabica beans to ensure high quality across its entire range of ground coffee and whole beans. Just outside of Stockholm, the company processes the precious raw materials in its sole roasting house in Sweden.

For Arvid Nordquist, however, there is more to sustain able products than the beans themselves – secur ing the livelihood of coffee workers proves equally important, as it helps build long-term relations with selected growers. 100% of Arvid Nordquist’s coffee is sustainability certified by either Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade. Coffee grown and harvested according to those certifications improves agricultural activities, the working environment, and workers’ rights, as

A concept as vast as sustainability is hard to pinpoint. Its many facets, however, present great opportunities, as they allow organizations across industries to implement sustainability according to their capabilities. Besides 100% sustainably certified beans and fossil-free distribution, Swedish coffee manufacturer Arvid Nordquist chose packaging materials and processes as key levers. With the latest vacuum packaging technology from Syntegon, the company is making great strides towards steadily reducing CO2 emissions and fossil-based film consumption.

MORE COFFEE, LESS AIR

A major brand – Arvid Nordquist stands for sustainably produced bean coffee that has established itself throughout Scandinavia

they actively contribute to combatting child labor and discrimination. Moreover, Arvid Nordquist’s roastery has been gradually reducing the use of fossil fuels since 2017. Today, it is Sweden’s first coffee roasting company that entirely runs on renewable energy. When it comes to domestic transport, the company aims to achieve the same by 2025. A biogas-powered truck already transports 100% of Arvid Nordquist’s coffee from the roastery to the warehouse partner.

RETHINKING PACKAGING FILM

Arvid Nordquist coffee – A tale of film and little air

While the vacuum pack itself offers little room for further optimization, the packaging material does.

where transport routes are long, every gram counts. Compared to loosely filled stand-up bags, tight vacuum packs contain significantly more coffee and less air. One cubic meter of vacuumpacked coffee achieves a ratio of 94% coffee versus 6% air – a result that remains unmatched by any other type of coffee packaging. “In terms of sustainability, this is already a big leap, as we are able to ship larger volumes of product per transport and thus reduce each freight’s CO2 footprint. But we seek to push the boundaries even further,” Anders Nordquist says.

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even more sustainable vacuum packaging a reality. “Another important pillar was the close cooperation with O. Kleiner to fine-tune the film so that the PKD can process it with the same speed and at the same capacities as traditional materials,” Anders Nordquist says. The company ran extensive tests with its film and packaging machinery partners. “We are happy that the trials were successful and allow us to run the desired film. This way, we can tick an important box on our list of goals.”

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These require lower sealing temperatures and shorter sealing windows to prevent the outer film layer from melting and sticking to the sealing jaws – which is exactly what Syntegon’s adapted PKD helps avoid. The latest model can not only seal at lower temperatures thanks to integrated heat protection on the sealing jaws. It also allows to form packaging materials more efficiently by using pre-heated tools to bypass the memory effect – which comes in handy for aluminumfree films. Thanks to servo drives, the mandrel wheel can further accommodate a larger variety of packs, adding to overall forming and packaging flexibility.

“For this reason, we had to rethink the way we vacuumpack our coffee, as traditional sealing and forming technologies can compromise the integrity of nontraditional films,” Anders Nordquist explains. New films thus called for new equipment – and for support from long-term partner Syntegon. “Arvid Nordquist has been relying on the PKD vacuum packaging technology from Syntegon since the installation of their first vacuum packaging line in 1994,” says Johan Hintze, CEO of Kafeco Nordic, Syntegon’s long-term distributor in Scandinavia. “As an experienced partner, in 2021 we readily helped the company optimize their packaging operations with an updated version of the PKD.”

The high-performance mandrel wheel packaging machine forms, fills and seals vacuum packs of ground coffee at high output rates of up to 130 packs per minute. Before switching to alternative films, Arvid Nordquist had been using a PKD model built to pro cess aluminum and fossil-based films. But while the machine’s heat sealing technology works well with traditional films that require high temperatures, it was no match for Arvid Nordquist‘s new packaging variants.

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Traditional vacuum packages include multilayer composite materials with a significant amount of aluminum for easy formability. Given its sustainability goals, with support from Swiss film specialist O. Kleiner AG, Arvid Nordquist has gradually switched to a composite film without aluminum, the production of which is considered an environmental burden. As an alternative to fossil-based films, the current solution contains 90% of material from renewable resources, supporting Arvid Nordquist’s CO2 reduction. However, the material comes with challenging characteristics. Just like any plastic, it is prone to regaining its initial shape after bending. “This so-called memory effect is all the more predominant as aluminum is missing from the material,” Martin Kleiner, CEO at O. Kleiner, states.

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This is not the last target that Arvid Nordquist is aim ing for. The ingenious coffee lovers have already spotted yet another sustainability facet worth ex ploring. “Mono-laminate materials that can easily be recycled mechanically are a viable option we are actively pursuing,“ Anders Nordquist says. And yet again, the trustful partnership with Syntegon and O. Kleiner proves beneficial – thanks to its gentle sealing technology, the latest PKD series is ideally suited to run this type of material as well. O. Kleiner supports the development goals with its long-standing packag ing expertise. “Trials are going well and faster than expected” Martin Kleiner states. Signs could not be more promising for a company as eager to attain full sustainability as Arvid Nordquist. z

In early 2020, Arvid Nordquist settled for two of the latest PKD model for its coffee packaging operations. The latest PKD was one important asset to make

FOOD FRAUD RISK

Food adulteration is of particular concern when dealing with ingredient shortages – such as those caused by supply chain issues or crop failures, as we are seeing

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The alternative proteins market, in my opinion, could be at particular risk of EMA. Unlike traditional meatbased proteins, plant and insect proteins are often broken down to reduce bulk and transportation costs, resulting in homogeneous dry powders that can be almost indistinguishable to the naked eye, and are therefore very easy to dilute or ‘bulk out’ with cheaper, visually similar powders.

Mitigating food fraud in the alternative proteins market

Consumers are waking up to the idea of insect farming as a sustainable solution for increasing food demands. Research from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) suggests that edible insects are not only high in protein, vitamins, and essential amino acids, but also have a very high food conver sion rate. To produce the same amount of protein, crickets require 1/6 of the feed needed for cattle, a quarter of that needed for sheep, and half that of pigs and chickens, all while producing lower greenhouse gas emissions.

n a global level, we are seeing increasing awareness of the environmental impact of cattle and conventional meat farm ing, which is driving a rise in flexitarian, vegan, and plant-based diets, and growing interest in the use of alternative proteins such as peas, soya, wheat, and even insects. Indeed, a recent report from FMCG Gurus revealed that 14% of global consumers had reduced or eliminated meat from their diet in the previous 12 months. The same report pointed out that 30% of global consumers found insects as a form of processed food, for example as flour or meal, appealing.

As the alternative proteins market grows, so too do the challenges for brands operating within this space. Food fraud can be a key concern in emerging food markets – specifically, the risk of economically mo tivated adulteration (EMA), where low-quality, cheap ingredients are added to bulk out higher value goods. Common examples of EMA include the addition of corn or fructose syrup in high-value honey, and dilution of wine or other alcoholic beverages with vinegar or other low-value liquids.

The alternative proteins market presents an exciting opportunity for brands, but it also comes with risks, not least the risk of food fraud and economically motivated adulteration, which can cause significant problems for brands in upstream supply chains. With this in mind, Adem Kulauzovic, director of automation, Domino Printing Sciences, sheds some light on the challenges faced by brands operating in the new emerging proteins market, and provides insight on how the industry can work together to help manage these new risks.

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in the alternative proteins space will very likely have customers with dietary restrictions for ethical or religious reasons. If insect powder – the majority of which is non-Kosher – were to inadvertently end up in a product labeled as vegan, vegetarian, or Kosher, this would undoubtedly cause serious upset with consumers within these demographics, leading to loss of trust, and irreparable damage to brand im age, which – for publicly-listed companies – can also wipe hundreds of millions of dollars off a share price.

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The benefits of implementing such systems extend far beyond the obvious need to protect consumers, and brand image. Consumers are already asking for more transparency, and brands that take steps to implement traceability within their raw materials supply and provide ways to share that information, will undoubtedly earn trust and loyalty from current and prospective customers.

There is no doubt in my mind that the answer to com bating food fraud and adulteration in emerging food markets lies in collaborative action and data sharing. As the alternative proteins market grows – and with limited regulation in place – raw materials providers, food processors, packagers, and everyone involved in the global food supply chain will need to work together to improve supply chain transparency and the trace ability of raw ingredients used in food production.

With the potential fallout of product mislabeling and the resultant recalls well known, the question re mains, what can brands operating in the alternative proteins market do to protect themselves from the risk of food fraud? In my experience from working with manufacturers of processed food, the only way to overcome such issues is with transparency, data sharing, and collaboration.

EMA can also include contamination with products that are not suitable for human consumption. A par ticularly devastating example of this was the 2008 melamine scandal in China, where infant formula was contaminated with melamine – a toxic, nitrogenrich compound that falsely elevates protein levels in standard quality control tests – leading to the death of six children. Quality control tests have evolved since the melamine scandal, however, so too has counterfeiting – and the reality is that counterfeiters

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today. It’s no secret that ingredient shortages force brands to look outside their usual, secure supply chains, potentially opening the door for opportunistic counterfeiters to fill the gap in supply, as they look to take advantage of the increased cost of raw ingredients driven by global demand.

the question of legislation – as it stands there are very few legislative requirements for batchlevel traceability of raw ingredients – including protein powders – but this could soon change. Indeed, new traceability requirements for certain raw produce are expected under the next update of the US Food Safety Modernization Act. It may only be a matter of time before the food industry follows the same route as the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD), and other pharmaceutical regulations, and mandates compulsory serialization of products, in order to increase transpar ency within this market.

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The risks associated with EMA in the alternative proteins market extend much further than consum ers purchasing a lower quality product. In the past, adulterated products have been found to contain ingredients that are unsuitable for specific consumer demographics, unidentified allergens, and products that are harmful to human health (and pet health in some Brandscases).operating

often know what tests are likely to be conducted and will seek to find ways around them.

Loss of brand image is nothing compared with the damage that could be done in the event of contamina tion with an unidentified allergen – and when it comes to ‘dry powders’ there are many potential allergens to consider. Many alternative protein sources – including wheat, soya, and peas – are themselves recognized allergens, and subject to legislative allergen labeling requirements. In a similar vein, insect protein, while not currently recognized by most regional allergen labeling regulations, has been known to cause reac tions in people with allergies to crustacea and house dust mites.

CONCLUSION

Until such time, brands producing processed goods are ultimately reliant on their suppliers – but the onus is on the brand to promote trust and transparency, and to ensure that the suppliers they work with can guarantee the legitimacy of their products and raw materials. Brands should also look to implement strict audits and inspections, with raw materials tested to verify that no adulteration has occurred.

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To identify and address points of vulnerability in the supply chain;

The risks associated with the alternative proteins market have also been highlighted by the UK’s Food Standard’s Agency (FSA). The FSA identified alternative proteins, including insects, as one of several ‘Emerging Technologies That Will Impact On The UK Food System’, highlighting potential food safety risks associated with alternative proteins including a high risk of food fraud, contamination, and toxicity.

MITIGATING THE RISK

Food fraud is a global issue and fighting it will ulti mately require significant collaborative action between all actors within global supply chains. Global food manufacturer Nestlé, has developed a Food Fraud Prevention document with exactly this in mind – the document provides advice to industry about how to deal with this issue. In summary, it recommends that food operators, suppliers, and partners along the food value chain work together to improve transparency, and, in particular:

To add verification measures accordingly, and; To develop collaborative tools to facilitate data

veryday consumer awareness is exponen tially increasing, thus there is an impact on buying behavior which challenges the packaging industry to invest more in innovations. The end-of-line packaging is the process of assembling the products to their final finished packaging. Endof-line packaging seems a less rigorous part of any packaging unit, but it marks the most important one as it will directly reach the hands of a consumer. In manufacturing, end-of-line packaging equipment is the final step before the products continue down the supply chain. This is the main reason why every packaging company needs an end-of-line packaging solution that it can completely rely upon and ship its products.

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ADAPTING TO SUSTAINABILITY

Automated solutions like stretch wrappers, case pack ers, and palletizers ensure that the products arrive at their destination without any damage to the primary packaging or product. Poorly packed or wrapped products can lead to damaged packaging and products which will lose the market handover and will have to be discarded as they will be of no use. This, in turn, leads to untimely product distribution to consumers and potential harm to the company’s brand identity. When products are sent out of the factory, the trust and confidence – secure, stable, and undamaged

End-of-line manufacturers are adapting to the needs of consumers and at the same time adhering to the current market trends to be flexible, adjustable, and adaptable so that to function efficiently and collaborate and adapt well with the packaging trends that are an important part of the new era of sustainability needs. In a view to reducing material and energy usage, sustainability is the positive trend roving around in the packaging industry. Thus, every manufacturer is investing majorly in tertiary packaging. OEMs are exploring all the possibilities in the market that help them curb high energy usage. The goal is now to at tract the conscious consumer through their support

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Thus, automatic end-of-line packaging solutions provide more assurance and reliability to deliver more consistent and reliable results without any worry about the products being shipped. End-of-line packaging being the last and important stage of packaging is recently gaining significant importance with the drift change in consumer awareness and expectations.

ACOPOS 6D eliminates all friction, wear, and contamination – making it ideal for handling products in the strictly controlled environments of the food and pharma industries, including cleanrooms. Machine-centric robotics is the absolute game changer with the robotic control which is an integral software function within the machine controller ensuring the tightly synchronized operation needed for picking, packing and end-ofline packaging.

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B&R being a global innovation partner for OEMs and EUs has contributed to some of the finest innova

OEMs are now evaluating every buyout component required for the production facility that yields to less energy consumption, and waste reduction, under standing the trade-offs across carbon footprint and recyclability. As per recent reports, at least one-fifth of the world’s largest public companies have committed to meet net-zero targets by 2030. It is seen sustainable manufacturing involves some global goals including environmental impact, cost, energy consumption, waste management, and even the safety and health of factory members.

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Innovations have scaled up the technical expecta tion of the packaging industries. This has helped the packaging manufacturers to now implement available technologies to impress the consumer market. All of this can be feasible only when there is technical advancement to experiment with, and the process is not long, unlike traditional practices. Manufacturers are ready to invest and experiment with the different breakthroughs of technological advancements, the only thing that takes the decision in different innova tions is the time required to adapt to newer technolo gies. OEMs and EUs are continuously looking out for solutions that are easily implemented without taking much time and effort. Also, the availability of spares in such cases is also considered.

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tions in automation giving an edge among others to rise. B&R offers solutions for various packaging machinery – from primary and secondary packaging to end-of-line solutions.

End-of-line packaging also comes with many chal lenges like increasing batch size variability, shorter product lifecycles, unpredictable demand fluctuation and product proliferation. All these unending setbacks are going to be there with the manufacturers but what can be done to decrease these setbacks is to continuously experiment with newer technologies that can help in reducing the implementation efforts with the manufacturers.

B&R in such cases has always helped the manufac turers to experiment and gain the required perfor mance with the help of recent innovations based on magnetic levitation where B&R’s ACOPOS 6D moves products freely through an open production space, creating new dimensions of flexibility in packaging. Each product can be raised, lowered, weighed, tilted, and rotated as it navigates its own personal route through the system. The system enables instant changeover on the fly, profitable small-batch production, minimized footprint and mass customization on the production floor.

End-of-line packaging also comes with many challenges like increasing batch size variability, shorter product lifecycles, unpredictable demand fluctuation and product proliferation. All these unending setbacks are going to be there with the manufacturers but what can be done to decrease these setbacks is to continuously experiment with newer technologies that can help in reducing the implementation efforts with the manufacturers.

He told the audience that the standards created by BIS are not static but dynamic in nature and recently the standard IS 15495 was revised by incorporating chemicals like toluene and certain phthalates. He also mentioned that the current ink standard is a negative list standard that restricts certain chemicals in ink formulations.

iegwerk recently conducted a session on the topic ‘Legal obligations towards packag ing safety for FMCG sector and packaging material suppliers’ which was attended by 300 par ticipants. The session had expert speakers from Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and Siegwerk, that came together to provide clarity on the legal obligations for FMCG sector and associated packaging suppliers.

that the standard was first created in 2004 to assist the ink manufacturers to produce inks for food packaging and has been revised providing details about the revision. He further elaborated that there is ongoing work on the standard which includes NIAS, the inclusion of mineral oil and cobalt carboxy lates in Annex-A, xylene and methylcyclohexane in film printing of food packaging, some photoinitiators in Annex-A. He elaborated the concept of NIAS, and

Sagar Singh, deputy director, Chemical Division, BIS, was the next speaker on the panel. He mentioned that the standard IS 15495, which is now mandated by FSSAI is a standard created by the Bureau of Indian Standard. He said that although printing inks constitute a small part of the package, its impact is immensely significant and the next big issue in sustainable packaging is printing inks.

Singh further goes on to state that the endeavor of BIS is to adopt for a positive list standard approach where only those chemicals will be prescribed which will be non-hazardous. He elaborated on the stand ard IS 15495, citing the detailed requirements for external packaging, disposables, and immediate food Singhwrappings.alsoexplained

Safety aspects of packaging inks is gaining attention worldwide due to the presence of several substances with potential toxicological profiles such as Mineral oils, Toluene, PFA’S, Benzophenone and several others. Globally the discussion around the subject is leading to more awareness in the market which is subsequently pushing the regulators to further raise the bar on packaging safety. The regulations worldwide are getting stricter and harmonized, pushing the supply chain partners to adhere to the new norms. FSSAI has raised the bar on packaging safety in recent food packaging regulations. The Bureau of Indian standards has revised the standard IS 15495.

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Harish mentioned that the FSS (Packaging) regulation was notified on 24 December 2018 and enforced from 1 July 2019 and clarified that the FSSAI regulation is mandatory for the Food Business Operators (FBOs) and manufacturers of materials to ensure compli ance. He then provided details about the regulation and explained how material-wise requirements have been specified for paper and board, glass, metal and metal alloys, and plastics. He further elaborated that in the regulation, the definition of Food Grade has been incorporated, inks have been regulated as per IS 15495 among several other changes. He also mentioned about the recent amendment on use of recycled plastics in food packaging (which is currently only limited to rPET) and the process around the ap proval of use of recycled plastics.

Harish Kumar RK, assistant director, Science and Standard Division, FSSAI was the first speaker for the session. He highlighted the roles and responsibili ties of FSSAI and detailed the process of drafting a regulation at FSSAI. He mentioned that the industry has long been focused on food products, but not on the safety aspects of the packaging/ packaging material and for this reason, there were concerns and this was addressed by FSSAI and for the same reason the FSS (Packaging & Labelling) Regulation, 2011 was split into Packaging Regulation (in effect since 2019), Advertisement & Claim regulation and Labelling & Display regulation to give due importance to Packaging.

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He mentioned that the regional regulations are different in terms of their structure and associated details and

The Evolution Deinking Primer is applied to shrink sleeves to allow the ink to be released during the recycling process. The ink is removed from the sleeve material without contaminating the valuable bottle flake. The materials are then rinsed and pelletized into recycled polyester (rPET) for reuse.

Developing an understanding of packaging safety and associated legal obligations.

Flint Group to show its sustainable ink and coating innovations

are further supplemented by the brand owner require ments which makes it complex for the supply chain to ensure compliance. Apart from this, the regulatory status of the chemicals may change over time, which is yet another challenge that needs to be mitigated by the commitment from the manufacturer itself. And finally, the complex packaging chain with multiple stakeholders, some with expertise on chemicals safety while others with expertise in food safety. However, the speaker also mentioned how packaging safety can be ensured by taking different measures across the supply chain which include:

t Labelexpo Americas, 13-15 September 2022, Flint Group Narrow Web will show case new waste and cost-saving ink and coating products that offer improved recycling, food safety, global quality consistency and lower energy consumption (Stand 5703).

Flint Group’s Evolution series of UV-flexo coatings allow the substrates and containers they are used on to be recycled without contamination and therefore be reused more easily, the company claims.

The Evolution Caustic Resistant Over Print Varnish fa cilitates the recycling of PET bottles utilizing pressuresensitive labels. The varnish prevents contamination of the wash-water and bottle flake in the initial recycling process by keeping the ink secured to the label sub strate. When immersed in the float-sink bath, the intact label floats to the surface where it is separated from the bottle recycling stream.

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Developing capabilities for creating specifica tions and performing a risk assessment. Promoting transparency and Integration across the supply Developingchain.systematic processes and mecha nisms around the right vendor selection. Deploying the monitoring as well as the auditing protocols.

Takkar further emphasized the correct documenta tion practices that demonstrate packaging safety. He mentioned that currently a lot of certifications/ self-declarations issued by the manufacturers are not adequate enough to demonstrate compliance however are well accepted by the brand owners because there is limited understanding of packaging safety, associated legal obligations and systematic processes that are required to demonstrate the compliance. He shared examples of the correct certification methodology and explained all clauses that need to be captured in an authentic declaration. He concluded his session by explaining the reasons for creating more awareness on packaging safety primarily from the brand owners and regulators end as well as the need for harmonizing the Indian standards with the best available standards globally. z

Dual Cure Ultra Cear is a UV-flexo clear overprinted coating, that does not yellow over time. Free of ben zophenone, Dual Cure Ultra Clear offers assurance of long-term brand integrity and product safety.

the concerns associated with it and mentioned that BIS is also working for developing a new standard on eco-friendly inks. He also mentioned about the several digital initiatives taken by BIS to promote industry participation, which includes the launch of the Standardization Module which gives the provision to provide comments on standards, the provision to become a member of the standard committee.

Jatin Takkar, head – product safety and regu latory, Siegwerk India, was the third speaker. Takkar broadly spoke about the implementation of packaging safety to ensure consumer safety. He mentioned that ensuring packaging safety is complex as there are different pillars that the food and packaging industry had to manage, and this includes regional regulations and brand owner requirements, complex packaging supply chain as well as manufacturer commitments.

Flint Group Narrow Web will present its expanded range of Dual Cure UV-flexo inks that are curable under LED lamps as well as mercury lamps. Flint’s new Dual Cure products focus on ultra-clear nonyellowing performance and food contact materials (FCM) applications.

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base adhesive EA-N6008 combined with a hardener, the EA-N5618 or EA-N5633: The EA-N6008 / EAN5618 solution offers improved heat resistance and durability for zipper bags and enhanced performance in continuous lamination exhibits. The solution imparts a smooth appearance in aluminum vapor deposited laminates such as PET/VMPET and PET/VMCPP, mak ing it suitable for use in shampoo refill pouches and packaging for dried and boiled foods. The EA-N6008 / EA-N5633 solution demonstrates excellent resistance to high acidic content and is specially designed for exclusively aluminum packaging structures such as single-serve sachets for ketchup and chili sauces. z

oyo-Morton, Japan’s largest manufacturer of laminating adhesives and a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed the new ECOAD series of polyurethane solvent-free laminating adhesive systems for the food packaging and indus trial markets primarily in Asia, where solvent-based systems are dominant.

identify the factors that cause tunneling in metallized laminates. These findings led to the development of adhesives with enhanced physical properties, like the high heat and chemical resistance and laminate durability needed to bring about optimal adhesion without impacting the packaging material.”

financial risk associated with curing lamp conversions. Switching to LED-UV curing technology with Flint Dual Cure inks bring energy cost reductions of up to 50%, compared with using mercury lamps on press, as the lamp produces less heat.

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Flint’s Digital division Xeikon. Xeikon works closely with label converters and printers to find the best digital solution for their applications. Product highlights include the Xeikon CX500 dry toner press, Xeikon PX3300 UV-IJ hybrid press, Uniform X-800 workflow and participates in the Digital Embellishment Track including the conference program. z

According to the company, ECOAD solvent-free sys tems do not need to be diluted with an organic solvent before laminating bringing significant environmental advantage to end-users. Uchiyama added, “ECOAD adhesives do not include solvent, which results in huge savings in energy use that would normally be needed

“While solvent-free adhesives are popular in Europe and the Americas, they represent only 5-10% of all laminating adhesives used in Japan,” explained Yusei Uchiyama, engineering team leader of Toyo-Morton. “In general, solvent-free systems are not considered suitable for the continuous processing of multilayer films, as they tend to form bubbles or warp in the lami nates. Addressing the bubble problem, Toyo-Morton engineers worked to establish a new methodology for adhesive layer rheology analysis that enabled them to CO2 AND SOLVENT EMISSIONS

to dry the solvents. Early test ing indicates that ECOAD is capable of reducing CO2 emissions from the adhe sive by up to 76% relative to conventional solvent-based products. Also procurement issues are fueling demand and the switch over to more sustainable, energy-efficient

sensitive label food contact materials. It contains no bisphenol-A and is fully compliant with the latest versions of the Swiss Ordinance on Materials and Articles (SR.817.023.21) and the Nestlé Guidance on Packaging Inks.

Toyo-Morton develops solvent-free laminating adhesives for metalized multilayer packaging

Dual Cure inks and coatings allow label converters to embrace the environmental, low-energy and productiv ity advantages of LED-UV curing, while managing the

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The company claims that ECOAD adhesive systems are compatible with continuous lamination of metalized packaging structures with two or three layers, while exhibiting a smooth appearance with no degradation to metalized films – a feat that had been difficult to accomplish. In addition, these solvent-free adhesives reportedly contain no VOC, offering increased sustain ability to end-users.

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By manufacturing in mainland Europe, the company has dramatically shortened its lead times for con sumables and increased its production capacity. It has also reduced its environmental impact by reducing the shipment of raw materials and finished goods required to produce its products. Designed to improve its consumables supply chain, the new facility ensures market leading service to its portfolio of European customers and their international brands.

Landa opens European ink facility

Gil Oron, concludes, “Our new European facility is another example of our long-term commitment to the European market, and our ability to be the changemaker that the industry needs. Landa continues to revolutionize and digitize the mass production printing industry.” z

Gil Oron, CEO, Landa Digital Printing says, “Our new Sittard site is geared towards sustainability, service reliability and business growth. It provides Landa customers with local supply, which in times of very challenging worldwide logistics and parts supplies, offers considerable reassurance. What’s more, with customer production volumes increasing daily, this also ensures prompt and reliable delivery too – crucial in increasing efficiency.”

The new Landa facility provides consumables for its revolutionary and unique portfolio of Nanographic printing presses, designed to address a huge gap in the market for cost effective short to medium run mainstream packaging and commercial jobs. Solutions include the Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press – a B1 solution designed for mainstream packaging and converting industries – and the Landa S10P Nano

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graphic printing press, which is ideal for two-sided B1 general commercial printing.

anda Digital Printing has opened a new European consumables manufacturing facility, based in Sittard, The Netherlands. Producing the Landa Nanoink used to power Landa S10 and S10P Nanographic printing presses, the new site enables the company to double consumables production and support the rapid growth in demand for ink due to soaring customer print volumes.

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anjushree Technopack, backed by Advent International, has acquired the business operations and manu facturing facilities of Hitesh Plastics (HPPL), India’s leading manufacturer of plastic caps and closures. The deal was done through a slump sale and is the fourth acquisition for Manjushree Technopack. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Kanhaiyalal Mundhra, promoter of Hitesh Plastics said, “Hitesh Plastics is known in the packaging industry for its product innovation and consistent quality and has always been run in a professional manner. I am delighted to hand over the legacy to MTL and I am sure that given the complementary portfolio of products, this combination shall be able to offer the entire solu tion to our beverage customers and convenience in overall sourcing. I hope this association will acceler ate the growth of MTL and I would like to convey my best wishes to MTL, its leadership team and more importantly, our employees, ably led by professional Birenmanagement.”Shah,CFO

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Thimmaiah Napanda, MD and CEO of Manjushree

With over 40 years of packaging expertise in India, MTL caters to packaging requirements across FMCG, F&B, home care, personal care, agrochemicals, phar maceutical and liquor industries. With its current manufacturing capacity of 190,000 MT per annum and an annual turnover of approx. Rs 2,000 crore, MTL is India’s largest rigid plastics packaging company.

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Manjushree has been closing a few deals over the past few years since it received investment from Advent International in October 2018. Last year in August, Manjushree purchased a majority stake in another Bengaluru-based Classy Kontainers. Previously in September 2020, it had acquired New-Delhi based Pearl Polymers and a majority stake in Amritsar-based National Plastics a year ago.

Technopack, said, “We are excited to continue our journey of rapid growth and meaningful diversification within the rigid plastics sector. In recent years, MTL has successfully complemented its organic growth with synergistic acquisitions, and we intend to continue to do so opportunistically. To date, caps and closures has been the missing piece in MTL’s product suite for the beverages segment. We are excited to add it to our portfolio in a sizable and margin accretive manner through the acquisition of Hitesh Plastics. We believe this will make us a one-stop shop for all RPP requirements and further deepen our relationship as strategic partners, to some of the country’s largest beverage companies.”

Manjushree Technopack acquires caps & closures manufacturer Hitesh Plastics

of Manjushree Technopack, said, “Through this acquisition, we see immense potential for cross-selling and cost synergies, and look forward to consummating it soon. With the completion of the proposed transaction, Manjushree will have access to two plants with best-in-class compression and injection molding machines and a captive solar power plant, alongside 500+ customers, including marquee clientele in the beverages and FMCG industries.”

With this takeover, Manjushree enters the highly specialized caps and closures market segment while strengthening its position as an end-to-end inte grated rigid plastic packaging player. It will also add two new plants, located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to Manjushree’s existing 21 plants across India. This will see the company’s consolidated manufacturing capacity exceed 200,000 MT per annum and further strengthen its market leadership.

During the event, Aptar will demonstrate its commit ment to sustainability by showing new innovations such as tethering, linerless, and recyclable valve solutions; certifications such as ISCC+, partner ships with PureCycle, REBO, MIWA, and others; and active collaboration with key organizations such as RecyClass, WRAP, APR, and WBCSD.

At the show, Aptar will feature its next-generation Rocket sports cap, a tethered solution that redefines the standard for non-detachable, tamper-evident

“We will be showing the REBO smart water bottle at the show as a demonstration not only of the future of reusable beverage solutions, but also to reflect our initiative and commitment to work with a broad range of brands and manufacturers to improve the industry’s sustainability position. This also demonstrates our expertise in leading projects that promote cross-pollination with other Aptar segments, as well as with external partners. We see these two approaches, recyclability and reusability, going hand-in-hand in the future, depending on what the brands and consumers are looking for, and we are excited to partner with brands so that, together, we can create a much more sustainable future for all,” said Lenoir. z

visibility, featuring a wide opening angle for drinking comfort. The company claims that Rocket is compli ant with the upcoming European directive regarding tethered closures for single-use plastics scheduled to take effect in mid-2024.

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“We are looking forward to participating at drinktec 2022 and promoting multiple breakthrough solutions including Rocket, the next generation sport cap, our full line of closures for beverages, as well as a sneak peek at some prototypes that are set to create new ways of handling and protecting products,” said Arthur Lenoir, product marketing director EMEA – Food + Beverage at Aptar.

Aptar Food + Beverage will also showcase new concepts for pouring liquid beverages, including a prototype of the new Blue EVO Cap, as well as solutions for dispensing beverages in an inverted pouch format. “As a leader in dispensing solutions, Aptar is com mitted to improving the overall recyclability of plastic packaging and is dedicated to helping brands achieve their bold environmental goals with high-performance solutions, while making a positive impact in the lives of consumers and on our planet,” said Lenoir.

Lenoir also reports that as part of its dedication to partnering, the company joined forces with REBO, contributing its expertise in flip-top closures, sus tainability and innovation to the partnership. REBO manufactured the first smart water bottle that is not only reusable but also features a hydration tracker to help users optimize performance and track their water intake via a linked smartphone app, as well as a light on the bottle, designed to help consumers increase water consumption by reminding them to drink.

ptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions has announced its participation in Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industries, which will be held 12-16 September in

the company will showcase its latest closure solutions for dispensing beverages and other liquid products, from pouring to squeezing solu tions, as well as new tethered closures in compliance with the upcoming European directive regulation for single-use plastics. It will also feature an innovative approach to the future of smart beverage containers that demonstrates Aptar’s heritage of innovation and dedication to improving the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.

Aptar’s SimpliCycle recyclable valve, made from a low-density material, floats in recycling tanks, allowing it to be easily separated from the PET stream, and then recycled right along with the PP/PE stream. When assembled into an Aptar closure, the SimpliCycle TPE valve provides a fully recyclable and high-performance solution for use with PET, PE, or PP containers.

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In 2021, the company was already producing 33% of its products manufactured in-house from renew able and recycled materials. Storopack is also clearly distancing itself from misleading labels and plastic products featuring oxo-degradable additives, which are not really compostable, but merely disintegrate so as to become invisible, leaving behind microplastics. The protective packaging specialist never uses this kind of oxo-degradable materials in principle.

Storopack adds AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film to its portfolio

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Alternatively, there are also different end-of-life sce narios of the AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film. It can be disposed of in the bin for organic waste for the purpose of industrial composting in many countries and regions. However, the disposal depends on the regulations and standards in the different areas and municipalities and are in some cases still in develop ment. Recipients of the packaging can use the printed QR code to find out about disposal options in their country. The new AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film is partially bio-based and home compostable.

The company says that the air cushions made from AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film boast outstanding packaging characteristics to reliably protect light to medium-weight shipping goods. z

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The film can simply be disposed of in home compost in the backyard, where it’s completely broken down by microorganisms, helping to close the natural cycle.

toropack’s new air cushion film, AIRplus BIO Home Compostable, increases the focus on sustainability, as it fulfills the definitions of bioplastics – it is partly bio-based, using the natural and renewable resource starch, and home composta ble. The extremely lightweight air cushions not only reduce shipping weight but also reduce plastic waste by closing the natural cycle. The film is certified by TÜV Austria for home composting and can be disposed of alongside organic waste on home compost heaps.

In accordance with the DIN EN 13432 standard, on which the certification is based, at least 90% of the film degrades into natural resources within 365 days, leaving no plastics or toxic material behind. Depending on the temperature and microculture of the compost, microbes and heat fully convert the remaining 10% as well into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass. The certification ensures that the resulting biomass is plant and worm-friendly. Air cushions made from the innovative organic film boast outstanding packaging characteristics and are designed to reliably protect light to medium weight shipping goods.

“Our goal for 2025 is to source at least 50% of our raw materials from recycled or renewable resources. Our new AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film brings us one step closer to this goal,” explains Vicentina Pereira, product manager of AIR and LOOSE FILL at Storopack.

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Labelexpo India returns 10-13 November 2022 at India Expo Center & Mart (Delhi NCR), bringing the industry together for four days of live demonstrations.

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suppliers exhibiting this is your opportunity to meet the companies who are driving our industry forward.

Every three years, and this coming autumn again, the world of plastics meets in Düsseldorf – from 19 to 26 October 2022, the world’s leading trade fair K presents new products and innovations from all sectors of the industry – from production to processing, to mechanical engineering.

Interior PIR TPE – The new product solution contrib utes to meeting recycling quotas. With a proportion of recycled material of up to 38%, interior PIR TPE provides the automotive market with a reliable and sustainable alternative to standard solutions. The postindustrial recycled plastics used are waste materi als derived from other company’s manufacturing of plastic products. Kraiburg TPE uses them to produce product solutions for sustainable automotive interior applications, among other uses.

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he solutions we are showing at K 2022 speak to the power of partnerships,” said Sara Alexander, marketing and communications manager flexible packaging at Bobst. “True innova tion and meaningful progress in such a challenging area require all the experts in the different fields to come together and bring their expertise to the table. oneBARRIER is testament to what is possible when there is a collective desire to unite and collaborate on something bigger than all of us – sustainability.”

Universal PCR TPE – is tailored to meet the require ments for many consumer and industry applications and allows a portion of up to 41% postconsumer recyclate. Compounds are available in natural color as well as in a gray color characteristic of recycled plastics, which can be dyed in many different colors

Proof of Recyclability – Institute cyclos-HTP, an in dependent company specializing in assessment and certification, has successfully tested and certified the compatibility of selected TPS materials in the recycling stream for high-density polyethylenes (HDPEs) and polypropylenes (PPs) on behalf of Kraiburg TPE. It has been assumed so far that TPS is not recyclable in the recycling stream – compatibility in the PP and HDPE stream with products from Kraiburg TPE has been demonstrated and certified.

Bobst’s partners involved in oneBARRIER PrimeCycle include Dow, Michelman, Sun Chemical, and Zermatt, who will all be present during K 2022 to demonstrate their vital contributions to this exciting development.

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raiburg TPE will present itself with a broad portfolio covering every aspect of sustainability at the upcoming K 2022 trade fair held from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf.

PrimeCycle is the first of several exciting oneBARRIER solutions. Following a shift in demand in the industry for more paper-based packaging options, oneBARRIER FibreCycle has been developed as a paper-based packaging solution. oneBARRIER FibreCycle is a full paper, a mono-material, recycle-ready solution created together with partners Michelman and UPM, and will also be on show at K 2022.

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for OEMs’ automotive exteriors such as weathering resistance and high surface quality. These product solutions enable suppliers to replace current com ponents with identical components made of recycled materials-based TPE and thus make a contribution to the circular plastics economy.

Bobst – Hall 4 Stand A39

RC/UV – With a proportion of postindustrial recycled materials ranging from a minimum of 20% to a maxi mum of 40%, the series meets the high requirements

oneBARRIER PrimeCycle is an EVOH-free, top-coatfree solution for full PE barrier and is an alternative to metalized polyester film. As a polymer-based monomaterial, it is recycle-ready while retaining excellent barrier qualities, making it a potentially groundbreaking development for sustainable packaging.

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abic will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste and support the shift to product elec trification under its theme of ‘Making the change real’ at this year’s K Show.

Sabic will demonstrate how chemistry is making a remarkable difference across industries and driving tangible change. This year, its solutions will emphasize two key areas – the circular economy for plastics and a clean air economy through the transition to product

Domo – Hall 4 Stand 4.3

In addition, a dedicated sustainability corner will highlight Domo’s ambitious 2030 sustainability tar gets, with a focus on decarbonization, renewable energy consumption, and customer solutions. At K 2022, Domo will present new sustainable solutions based on the Technyl 4Earth brand for the automotive sector through dedicated tech seminars and panel discussions.

omo will showcase how its polyamide-based solutions, along with its expertise and services, will help customers meet their future application requirements. As the partner of choice for engineered materials, Domo will guide visitors through an Xperi ence path with solutions based on the leading Technyl brand and Domo’s new brand architecture.

“As the plastics industry is transforming from a linear to a circular economy, there is a fast-growing demand for renewable alternatives to conventional fossil-based formulations,” says Ulrik Aunskjær, global business director, bio specialty additives at Palsgaard. “Beyond the more basic raw materials feedstock, this also ap plies to functional additives, where common synthetic chemistry is under increasing regulatory pressure while consumers demand more natural, safe and healthy ingredients also in the polymers in which their products are packaged. At Palsgaard, we are addressing these issues with a full range of plant-based, food-grade polymer additives, backed by advanced customer and application support.”

Palsgaard’s Einar additives in packaging plastics serve as highly effective anti-fog and anti-static surfactants, dispersing aids, ageing modifiers, EPS coatings and mould release agents. At K 2022, the company will introduce new plant-based innovations in its growing portfolio, developed and optimized at Palsgaard’s Poly mer Application Centre in Denmark to help customers stay ahead of increasingly stringent regulations, such as on food contact, without compromising performance or quality. All of these products provide an excellent drop-in replacement for fossil-based additives in existing polymer formulations and perfectly fit new responsible packaging solutions.

alsgaard, a world leader in plant-based emul sifiers and polymer additives for the global food, packaging and plastics industries, will take the opportunity of K 2022 to position itself as a preferred supplier to polymer producers, masterbatch manufac turers and compounders seeking to lower their carbon footprint and go renewable. Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and offer first-hand insight into new developments.

As a leading and fully integrated polyamide 6 and poly amide 66 solutions provider, Domo will also showcase its offering of chemical intermediates, base polymers, and performance fibers. At the stand, visitors can learn more about the latest Nyleo performance fiber innovations with improved flame retardancy, enhanced biodegradability, and bacteriostatic properties.

2022 will be Sabic’s elevated commit ment and dedicated program in support of the world’s shift to electric power, with the transition to electric vehicles as a starting point. The new program, known as BLUEHERO, is Sabic’s evolving ecosystem of prod ucts, solutions, intelligence, and initiatives, designed to help accelerate the world’s energy transition from fossil fuels to electric power. With road transport making up a significant share of total global CO2 emissions, the program will build upon the company’s established materials and capabilities to help the automotive value chain move ever closer to a world with zero tailpipe emissions.

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Palsgaard – Hall 7 Stand D20

Sabic’s stand will showcase its latest innovations and sustainable solutions across a range of industries, including building and construction, electrical and electronics, transportation, health and hygiene, con sumer goods, and advanced packaging.

As a response to K 2022’s focus on climate and circu larity, Domo is highlighting its stronger sustainability targets as the company prioritizes these initiatives in its business model. These include expanding the share of circular products in engineered material sales from 10% today to 20% by 2030 and 30% by 2035. Developing new circular grades and increasing feedstock is closely connected to its CO2 reduction plans. Domo will also present an overview of dissolving technologies, chemical recycling, and recycling from production waste.

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as needed. Another feature worth emphasizing is the mechanics, which are in no way inferior to that of standard solutions.

Visitors can also discover an extended database for the Technyl C range of PA6-GF materials and our latest injection molding simulation database. Domo’s experts will be available to discuss success cases, application simulations, and prototypes. Visitors can experience a virtual lab tour to explore the capabilities of Domo’s applications part testing lab, as well.

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Fi India & Hi and ProPak India in Bengaluru

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extracts, proteins (fish, meat, poultry, milk and plants), sweeteners, antioxidants, pre-biotics/pro-biotics, encapsulated ingredients, vitamins and minerals, processing, and packaging machinery and equipment.

The new R-pod Flex line allows extremely rapid job changes and, at the same time, minimizes produc tion wastes. Thanks to the introduction of important developments both from the technological and auto mation point of view, the line on display will show how simple it is to shift from high-capacity productions for lamination films, to recycled material productions for industrial packaging.

According to the organizer, the co-located show is expected to draw 250 exhibitors, 1000+ brands, 35+ speakers and 7000+ visitors. With a rich legacy of 16 years, the expos in this edition will bring in several novel features such as an innovative product show case, conference and knowledge sharing sessions, and live demonstrations and fund quest. The expos are well supported by industry associations such as the Association of Food Scientists & Technolo gists (India); All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA); Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA); Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA); Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB); SIES School of Packaging; Indian Institute of

The 5-layer R-pod Flex line is conceived for sustainable specialty films with reduced thickness, perfect sealing and excellent optical and mechanical properties. This new technology allows to meet the growing market demand of highly flexible extrusion lines, capable of

extruding recycled materials up to 1200 kg/h at 2500 millimeter net width.

The shows provide industry players with an entire array of products and solutions pertaining to food ingredients, processing, technology, and packaging under one giant umbrella. While Fi India & Hi offers the industry an opportunity to source high-quality ingredients, ProPak India brings within its ambit, packaging solutions related to food products from medicines, cosmetics, appliances, industrial systems and machinery, among others.

Speaking on the announcement of Fi India and Propak India’s venture in the Southern market, Yogesh Mudras, managing director, Informa Markets in India, said, “While the Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixthlargest, with retail contributing 70% of the sales, the Indian food processing industry accounts for 32% of the country’s total food market, one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. Within this framework, Karnataka known as the ‘Coffee capital of India’ has a well-established infrastructure of food parks and cold chains with a strong food and beverage processing industry ecosystem. The objective for this year’s Fi India and ProPak India expos in a new market is to offer a comprehensive showcase of ingredients and packaging and help leverage India’s wide-ranging and large raw material base for food pro cessing industries.” z

ood Ingredients India & Health Ingredients (Fi India & Hi) and ProPak India by Informa Markets in India will be held from 21 to 23 September 2022 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The Elastosil LR 3078 product line comprises the hard ness grades 20 to 70 Shore A and thus covers the entire hardness range that is important for the soft component of hybrid parts. All grades are translucent and can be colored as desired. The cured products are characterized by very good mechanical properties. They achieve a very low compression set. This is ideal for sealing applica tions. When relaxed after being compressed at high temperatures, a part molded with Elastosil LR 3078 will only show a small amount of deformation remains thanks to the material’s elasticity. Sealing lips made of Elastosil LR 3078 therefore retain their function over the long term. z

acker will be premiering its novel Elas tosil LR 3078 product series at K 2022. These self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber grades cure extremely fast and establish a firm bond with the thermoplastic polycarbonate without the need to pretreat its surface. Elastosil LR 3078 was designed for two-component injection molding and enables costeffective large-scale production of multicomponent parts, such as those needed in medical technology and the automotive industry.

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t K 2022 show, Macchi will have on display an R-pod Flex line, the latest evolution of the innovative Pod Flex system (Polyolefin dedicated), specifically designed for very high productivity and for the use of ‘secondary’ raw materials (regener ated/recycled).

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With Elastosil LR 3078, Wacker is expanding its portfo lio of self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber with a product line that adheres specifically to polycarbonate. The grades in this series are formulated in such a way that, as they cure, chemical adhesion builds up to the substrate, but not to the injection molding tool. To this end, Wacker uses a newly developed and patented self-adhesive technology that does not contain any bisphenol A structures. By eliminating this substance class, the company increases occupational safety and contributes to consumer protection.

The expos will showcase food flavors, colors, enzymes, additives/natural ingredients, soya products, herbs spices and seasonings, starches and gaur gums, food fragrances, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, plant

Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) and International partners such as Mintel.

Byström concluded, “This acquisition also underlines

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Esko acquires Tilia Labs

of intelligent algorithms for sheet layout, estimation, and planning complement Esko’s existing software suite and the two companies will work together to develop next generation integrated

“As the eCommerce packaging market begins its next wave of exponential growth, the agreement with Enimac strengthens our presence in the market by leveraging our performing tape and their application technology expertise to provide quality solutions and

technical support to a wide range of packaging mak ers,” said Tania Montesi, H.B. Fuller global eCommerce packaging business development manager.

Enimac was founded in 2013 by Biemme Adesivi, who has 50 years of experience in tape application and converting. Located outside Milan, Italy, this industrial company works with tape converters worldwide to offer complete substrate bonding solutions, tape and automation, with the goal of decreasing costs and increasing productivity. Enimac designs, manufactures,

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software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process for consumer-packaged goods.”

Byström explained that the combined solutions within its software platform enable Esko to better serve its customers in the packaging, label, and wide format

our commitment to delivering the tools that serve to connect brands and converters upstream. For all our customers continuing their digital transformation journey, the integration of these next generation tools means businesses will be able to digitize, automate and connect more efficiently to drive significant workflow and operational advantages, as well as sustainability benefits.” z

e-commerce packaging. This first-of-its-kind, global, patent-pending innovation is validated on Enimac equipment and meets the plastic-free packaging goals of Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) brands and eTailers. z

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are coming under increasing pressure to deliver more volume with shorter print runs to bring versatility to the market, while the adoption of digital printing continues to grow,” said Mattias Byström, vice president and group executive product identification, Danaher Corporation. “This acquisition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing integrated

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Jonge, CEO and co-founder of Tilia Labs, sais, “We have long shared a common goal with Esko of empowering businesses to improve ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes to meet the challenges they face today and tomor row. We are therefore thrilled that our technology for sheet and roll optimization, automation, planning, and estimation has been identified as a perfect fit with the market-leading Esko suite of solutions.”

.B. Fuller has entered a strategic partner ship in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manu facturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings together specialists from both companies, which effectively combine their market and application expertise with advanced knowledge on pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes to support the growing eCommerce packaging industry.

sko has acquired imposition AI software com pany Tilia Labs, in a deal that delivers on the need of brand owners and converters to connect and integrate the entire value chain through upstream Tiliadigitalization.Labs’range

H.B. Fuller, an Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) certified supplier, provides Open Sesame opening tear tapes and Close-Sesame closing tapes that are efficiently applied with Enimac equipment.

Konica Minolta has been sustaining more than 50% market share in the production printing space for more than 10 years. With the Indian economy grow ing, Konica Minolta is excited about the growth of the production printing in India.

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about the economy, the printing sector, innovations in the segment, and areas where Konica Minolta can contribute or improve its existing services. We are taking away some great pointers that will further help us in re-aligning our business in the near future,” said Malhotra. z

Asari said, “It was exciting to be a part of this event.

With the key agenda to leverage technology to bolster customers’ business, the gathering focused on how they can use Konica Minolta’s technology and products to expand their businesses.

Mondi expands capacity in pet food packaging solutions

Meeting with our loyal customers and listening to their success stories gives us immense pleasure and a sense of satisfaction. During this meet, we discussed the latest technologies and innovations in the production printing segment. We held conversa tions on how businesses have performed during the pandemic and to what extent Konica Minolta’s products have helped them.”

This investment also supports our Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) sustainability framework which is focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate. With these projects, we’re increasing operational efficiency and reducing our own energy consumption while also connecting our production network.” z

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Konica Minolta organizes customers meet in Chennai

Work has already started at Mondi Korneuburg (Austria) and includes investments in new, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment as well as an expanded production area. These changes will lead to a capacity increase, solidifying the site’s position as a market

is also investing in new, advanced machin ery at Mondi Halle and Mondi Steinfeld in Germany, to increase production capacity of sustainable pre-made bag solutions for pet food, as well as home and per sonal care. This will enable future growth and support customers to switch from multi-layer, non-recyclable packaging to more sustainable alternatives such as mono-material recyclable stand-up pouches and paper-based pre-made bags.

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The meet, attended by Konica Minolta India customers, was the company’s first physical event in the postpandemic times. Other than the customers, the event also witnessed the presence of company leadership, including managing director, Katsuhisa Asari; and Kuldeep Malhotra, deputy managing director, sales division and office marketing.

“The last two years of the pandemic were difficult for all of us, majorly because we were not able to meet our customers in person. Now that things are going back to normal, we thought it would be the best time to organize a meet. During the meeting, we held talks

Dirk Gabriel, COO consumer flexibles, Mondi says, “We take pride in being an innovative, agile partner for our customers. With this investment, we continue to take the lead in packaging solutions that are sustainable by design, especially in the pet food industry.

ondi is investing nearly €65 million in three consumer flexibles packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet

onica Minolta India recently organized a South Region production printers’ customers meet at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The event was aimed at strengthening relationship with its existing customers while evaluating and expanding its regional footprint.

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is part of Mondi’s previously announced €1 billion expansionary capital investment programme to accelerate growth in sustainable packaging and will further strengthen its leading position in the pet food packaging market.

Pamex 2023 in Mumbai –27 to 30 March 2023

Priyanka Rathi, founder of Story Circle is also the media and marketing specialist with Digistik. The event was organized by Story Circle to celebrate 75 glorious years of Indian Independence as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav under the theme ‘Fit India –Clean India,’ a health care initiative in Ghaziabad, UP for all age groups. z

“The first core-group meeting has generated valuable ideas and has given us an outline of what the industry is looking forward to. With the theme of Convergence in Print, Pamex will certainly bring several cutting-edge innovations and technologies on display in edition 2023,” said Ravindra Joshi.

our country. We are associated with Freedom Run for two reasons, firstly, as a proud Indian it is a special moment for all of us, being part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Independence is making us all swell with pride. Secondly, this is a personal effort coming from one of our own, Priyanka, who is part of team Digistik and has been part of the label fraternity for quite some time, so why not.”

amex event postponed by the pandemic that takes place in Mumbai is now scheduled to take place on 27 to 30 March 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon.

Hemanth Paruchuri, Pragati Pack; Pawandeep Sahni, Omet India; Nitin Vani, Print Consultant; Sonal Khurana, S Media Group-Print & Publishing, Anil Arora, PrintPackaging.com the co-organizers of the exhibition, and Neha Jha and Hitesh Radi from team Pamex.

The first core-group meeting was chaired by Ravindra Joshi, chairman of the Pamex event and the discus sants included Ranesh Bajaj, Vinsak India; Deepak Chawla, Technova; Tushar Dhote, Dhote Offset; Amit Sheth, Intergraphic Sales & Services; Harveer Sahni, Weldon Celloplast; Manish Desai, Mudrika Labels;

onepat, Haryana-based Digistik celebrated India’s 75 years of Independence on 15 August 2022 by partnering as Hydration partner in Freedom Run organized Story Circle. Digistik is the sister concern of Sai Com Codes Flexoprint –also based in Rai, Sonepat. Digistik specializes in packaging and product labels and supplies digitally printed labels to several well-known brands in the nutraceutical and organic sector and “hence health and fitness has always been part of us indirectly,” says Harish Gupta, managing director, Digistik and Sai Com Codes.

The organizing team expects to soon roll out the dates and venues of road shows, to be held in six cities of India, leading to the main exhibition from 27 to 30 March 2023. z

To promote the event, the organizers, the All India Federation of Master Printers and their associates have formed a core group of various industry players to promote the event. The core group held a web meeting on 10 August 2022 to discuss promotional campaign focusing on Convergence of Print as a key theme of the exhibition and to develop the topics of the conference to be held alongside the show.

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Gupta added, “Taking care of your health is important and merging this cause with celebra tions of 75 years of Indian Independence is a great way to show we care for ourselves and

Starting off with a presentation on the growth of the show and an outline of the plans for 2023, the discussion took up an overview of the Indian print industry. Overviewing the current scenario of Indian print industry; the scope of the convergence in print event and conference; and, the selection of the cities of for the promotional road shows preceding the event – each comprising a day long table top exhibition and a half-day conference. The outline of the topics for the pre-event promotional conferences was also discussed. The discussion also discussed some of the operational details of the event and conference including reaching out to all the local association for their support and several social media strategies for promotion and feedback.

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