First Packaging Asia News December 2018

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WCCE 2018, First Held in Bali-Indonesia 4 All in Print China 2018 7 International Packaging Printing Forum 2018 11 LabelExpo Americas 2018 15 Eterna Open House 20 WPO Meeting 2018 22 Toyobo Cosmolight a Water Washable Plate 26 The Life Expectancy of Plates 28 AMCOR & BEMIS, Leader Consumer Packaging 34 Trends & Latest Technologies Packaging 35 Heidelberg 4.0 Innovations 36 Smithers Pira Inkjet Market 37 Carlsbergs Overhauls Secondary Packaging 38 Australian Label 40 A New Dimension of Digital Printing 42 A Snapshot of Packaging Design Through The Years 44 Finish Long Drink Exports to the US 47 Perrier Snares Brooklyn with a Packaging Design that Roars 49 Innovation for Packaging 51 ACCA Meeting in Bangkok 2018 58 Leveraging New Digital in Corrugated 65 Innovative Way DS Smith to Packaging Tomato 66 DS Smith Impact Centre 68 DS Smith make Replica Jaguar Land Rover from Corrugated 70

Time is passing so fast. We now come to new year. Wish all of you a Happy New Year and may 2019 be a better year for all of us.

The last quarter of 2018 was a very interesting year for me as I attend so many international event which I cover on this issue : • WCCE - the first ever World Conference on Creative Economy initiated by Indonesian Creative Economy (BEKRAF). The next one will be in Dubai.

• All in Print China (the second biggest printing exhibition in China) with International Packaging Forum concurred on this event • WPO Meeting 2018 in Jinan as well as for Worldstar Judging • Digital Printing Conference 2018 – Berlin • EFI presentation in ALLpack Jakarta about digital opportunity in corrugated All above events enriched me with information and knowledge whats going on in the printing and packaging industry around the world.

On this edition we also cover a glance of LabelExpo America 2018, Inkjet Market, ACCA meeting in Bangkok.

For technical view we cover plates life expectancy as well as the new technology of the water washable plate from Toyobo.

Happy Reading Tuti Buntaran - Chief Editor

WORLD CREATIVE ECONOMY CONFERENCE FIRST HELD IN BALI 2018, INDONESIA I am very fortunate to be able to attend the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) which is the first world creative economic conference on 6-8 November 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).

A total of 20 prominent figures in the world of creative industries, government representatives, and international organizations were the speakers at this event, such as: • Winner of the Best Emmy Awards Director, Lisa Russell • Elevation Barn CEO, Will Travis • CEO and Founder of Bolanle Austen-Peter Production, Bolanle Austen-Peter • President of China Film Group Corporation, Le Kexi • CEO and Moonton CoFounder (Mobile Legends), Justin Yuan

At first I was hesitant about needing to take part, because the packaging printing industry was not included in Bekraf. But seeing the names of world-class presenters and relatively young people have been successful in a short time both from within the country (Grab, Pedia Shop, Mobile Legends) so I decided to take part in this event.

Packaging printing is not included in Bekraf, but the packaging industry is needed by the creative industry (Bekraf). I attended one of the themed events on how to achieve success in business in this digital world. The presenter gave a presentation on how he helped his wife in the hijab business. First look at the target market (the wife sells a headscarf of Rp. 250,000) and learns the

“target market” habits (coffee after school children). So a strategy was made to invite beautiful mothers to coffe drink and take beautiful photos (in their place) and then post them on Instagram (no need for famous people or artists - to be free). The results were amazing, many mothers asked to be photographed and were willing to buy 2-3 headscarves as long as they were photographed beautifully for their Instagram’s.

Conclusion we must keep up with the times and look for opportunities for our business.

Next speaker explained how he could help SMEs (start up) to deliver their goods to customers quickly and effectively. Then, there are still several other speakers from the creative world, which is they are speaking how the world of education should also be directed towards creativity. Chairman from co-working associates (rented places for joint work spaces) which is young and beautiful also provide tips to be able to become entrepreneurs immediately without big capital which is important to be creative and know and willing to do hard work to achieve it.

In the question and answer session, I asked them what they thought

about packaging and the role of packaging for them. The speakers all said that packaging was one of the important things for their business, so I ventured to say that I was involved in packaging for more than 30 years and was willing to give advice if needed. At the end of the event there were quite a lot of people who introduced themselves and asked for packaging to me. So I suggest we have to be pro-active as a player in the field of packaging, so that packaging is better known and taken into account in the digital business world.

Successful young entrepreneurs reveal their success which is mainly based on the development of “social media” - Mobile Legends said they were very impressed 2 years ago knowing there were Indonesian who played Mobile Legends every day, then Justin (founder) to Indonesia and find out hero figures known to Indonesians it turned out that the choice fell on “Gatot Kaca” and now there are more than 10 million Indonesians who play Mobile Legend every day.

I got the information, the success of Mobile Legend was based on its resemblance to similar games

that are usually played on PCs, but Mobile Legend made the games only 99MB so that young people were accessed on their mobile phones (smart phones).

In essence, as Steve Jobs said, we don’t need to be like Einstein creating extraordinary matches - but look around us and make things that make our consumers feel easier, more comfortable (Iphone has changed the world with its products because of the convenience of its users - Ipod, Iphone, super small speaker).

Another speaker from domestic is the Ministry of Finance, Sri Mulyani, Minister of Communication and Information, Rudiantara, Co-founder and CEO of Net Mediatama Television, Wishnutama Kusubandio, and many more. The event carries the theme Inclusively Creative by raising five main issues, namely social cohesion, regulation, marketing, ecosystems, and financing of creative industries.

Later, a Bali Declaration will be formulated which will be proposed to the PBB General Assembly next year.

In addition to the conference, this event also presents Creativillage which is a booth exhibition in the form of interactive capsules, consisting of local and international participants.

Creative actors and the public are free to visit this side event.

Some of the world’s creative industry capsules at Creativillage included Disney, Tick Tock, Potato Head, Weaving Sikka, London Book Fair, KOCCA, and others.

For information, creative economy has an important role in the national economy because it can contribute Gross Domestic Income (GDP) to Rp. 922 trillion in 2016. And it reaches Rp. 1,009 trillion in 2017 and 2018 is estimated to reach Rp. 1,105 trillion. Contribution of Indonesia’s creative economy to GDP even the third largest in the world with 7%, below the United States (11%) and South Korea (9%).

Indonesia hosted the world’s first creative economic conference or the first World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) in Bali. After this, the next creative economy conference will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020. Dubai was chosen because of its infrastructure readiness and its geographical location in the middle. Besides “the Saudis are transforming into a creative economy, entertainment industry. So there is a new movement in which countries have relied on oil, now they have begun to think it should be like us too (Indonesia), “said Triawan Munaf.

ALL IN PRINT CHINA

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his year All in Print China (Shanghai) increase its exhibition area of 110,000 square meters; an increase of 34% compared with the previous edition. A total of 1,030 leading local and international brands came together to compete with each other on the same platform, which also set a new record.

AIP has become the window for domestics and overseas visitors from the industry to understand the latest trends of the global print industry.

During the five-day exhibition period, a total of 100,933 domestics and overseas visitors attended the event, an increase of 31% compared with the previous edition. 112 delegations of domestic associations and enterprises came to visit. 53 overseas buyer groups joined the event from 22 countries including Australia, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Russia, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and so forth.

According to the theme of the exhibition, the layout of the exhibition’s floor plan had been designed according to the “7+3” plan, covering all segments of the industry.

These included 7 classic themed pavilions: 1. Digital Pre-press Pavilion 2. Comprehensive Printing Pavilion 3. Post-press Converting Pavilion 4. Packaging Equipment Pavilion 5. Label Industry Pavilion 6. Ink & Innovative Materials Pavilion 7. Comprehensive/Packaging Pavilion; and three new special areas: 8. Flexible Packaging Equipment area 9. Corrugated Box Equipment area 10. Spay Printing Equipment area.

In terms of pre-press technology, X-Rite, GMG, Esko, Chinese Academy of Printing Technology, Cron, Eastcom Optoelectronics, and Yiyin showcased their own innovative solutions. It is worth mentioning that X-Rite launched the IntelliTrax2 Automated Scanning System, which is an advanced color automation solution for the printing industry that enables operators to demonstrate high levels of consistency in costly production procedure.

The flexographic digital direct plate-making rubber plate and the supporting digital laser direct plate-making system of the China Academy of Printing Technology are publicized to the market for the first time, which are more environmentally friendly.

At this exhibition, the flexible printing and gravure technologies were really eye-catching. W&H showcased the MIRAFLEX satellite flexo press and the DYNASTAR gravure press.

Taiyo Kikai demonstrated innovative equipment such as the STF-340/460 flexo press and the STF-460C flexo press. Zhejiang Weigang launched the ZJR-330 unit type flexible printing machine and the ZX-320/450 intermittent PS version of the trademark printing machine.

Although the offset printing equipment market has recently been affected by many factors, many equipment suppliers are constantly increasing their efforts in research and development to stay innovative; pushing offset printing equipment to the high-end segment.

Komori displayed very mature traditional printing equipment the ‘most effective’ full sheet press solution, LITHRONE G46; and the ‘all-round’ offset press with stable and reliable print quality, and wide printing features LITHRONE G37. As a leader in domestic brands, HansGronhi displayed the SHINOHARA 92IVH four-color offset press and the SHINOHARA 92 double-sided press. Zhongjing Printing launched its innovative product JD-XL330 series combined trademark printing machine. On the Komori booth they also show a very tempting

event, especially about the power of packaging to increase sales (not just the volume the selling price as well) for the right target market. Millenial Group. As what happened in all print exhibition the last few years, it dominated by Digital Printing even the last Drupa biggest booth is not bigget offset company anymore the Digital printing company become the King of all printing exhibition.

samples. The jewelry look almost real.

Innovation is the key to survice and stary profitable.

Meanhile also interesting to see that the finishing products has a very huge booth too. Even bigger than printing machine booth. Bobst launched the SP106 E die-cutting machine globally, which can achieve perfect connection and scrapping and it was highly appreciated by the audience. Masterwork exhibited MK1060CSB whole waste-cleaning die-cutting machine, which was jointly developed by Masterwork and Heidelberg. Shanghai Yoco exhibited the YOCOi60c cold stamp machine for the first time, which can realize the diversification of the finishing process of the printing stock.

As Eterna not join the exhibition instead they have an open house in their factory which is till in Shanghai area. So I visited the open house and make a separate article about is.

This time as I only has one day to visit exhibition I have only few hours to go around as afterward I have to join the International Print Forum 2018 whtich I will write in a separate article. An interesting

I am amazed with HP booth the beautiful samples, but of course the most important HP now cover all aspects of the printing industry, especially on the packaging sector.

HP has new venture printing on can and metal. I love all the samples they showed though I have not check on the economic value. For quality and high end for sure it will

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HP

Heidelberg

Heidelberg

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Heidelberg

HP

Manroland HP

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Landa

Canon

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Canon

KBA

Xerox

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Kodak

Agfa

KBA

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Konica Minolta

Kodak

Muller Martini

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Xerox

Goss

Agfa

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KBA

Muller Martini

Kodak

9

Komori

Polar

Canon

10

Bobst

Bobst

be a good choice. They show almost everything.

Book, Display, Packaging for can, metal, flexible, label and boxes too. As well as latex.

Beside all the amazing new technology, how to get added value with these all new innovation in the printing technology, there is anew venture is selling imported printing parts for other machineries. Seem new trend as I saw quite some booth seeling these parts.

Though logically and officially parts should be bought from the related machine manufactures.

As my time very limited after going around the exhibition. I join the International Printing Forum in the afternoon. I miss some of the speakers, luckily the very interesting speakers the beatiful lady from Zidan making a very interesting speech about the changing of consumers behavious in China, especially the millenial and how it effect the retail market and what opportunities we should make out of it to make a profitability profit business on packaging with our innovations for the customers.

The classic perception of packing the function is to protect the product inside it. Another function as a showing case decoration function. The first thing you see on the display is the packaging of the product.

- Tuti Buntaran

International Packaging Printing Forum 2018 SNIEC N5 - Meeting Room, China

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he Forum is held in conjunction with the All in Print show the largest comprehensive printing show in 2018. The second largest print packaging market is China at $69 billion (2016). It will continue to grow strongly from 2016-2020, at 5.9% annually, narrowing the gap with the U.S. As my time very limited I have todivide my time between attenting the conference and going around the exhibition.

During this event we get brief information about the packaging printing industry from Mr Thayer Long, President of the Association for PRINT Technologies (APTechSM), formerly known as NPES. • • • • •

The quantity of data from new technologies is growing exponentially Advertisers, publishers, CPGs are using it to better target their customers Personalization is becoming more important Brands are critical for connecting with consumers Access to consumer information is also a product of the rise and adoption of social media

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Trend towards consuming longer written content via smartphones (vs. portable devices) Movement away from text based content towards visual mediums Online consumption not just due to convenience but also content availability

There is evidence of a rising social media (even technology) fatigue The print packaging industry in China weighed in at $ 63 bn in revenues in 2016. Growth is expected to continue at a very respectable rate of 5.9% per year to 2020. And the China’s market will continue to grow strongly, though the pace will moderate as the market matures.

Private consumption remains the strongest driver of the economy, despite a cooling in activity since 2016. Long term, the outlook for print packaging remains relatively bright, despite slowdown in economic growth.

China has achieved rapid economic growth through its large and cheap labor market to produce packaged consumables, like toys (tied to folding carton and flexible), clothing (labels & tags) and electronics (corrugated). Though some manufacturing is shifting to cheaper markets in South-East Asia.

Rising wages and input costs, as well as more complex value chains, do undercut the competitiveness of the country’s manufacturing sector.

While it will continue to be a major manufacturing hub, growth will slow from 2016-20, Even though it is the second largest market in this study, the print packaging industry in China is antiquated, much machinery used is about 10-20 years old, and is particularly true for corrugated machinery.

Folding carton machinery in China are relatively more modern, since folding carton is very closely related to goods like toys, and electric appliances that are exported to more sophisticated markets. Unlike other emerging markets where flexible is the largest segment, in China flexible is only the third largest segment.

Furthermore, folding carton is also associated with the production of luxury goods and cigarettes, both of which are huge in China.

China is already the world’s largest e-commerce market, which is reflected by the large corrugated segment. Since 2016 online sales growth rate remained impressive at above 25%.

Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director, German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) complete the information about the packaging market.

• Print packaging will grow at an average annual rate of 5.2% in 2016-20 » The top five markets account for 78% of the total

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market: US, China, Japan, Germany, India The print packaging market in 2016 was valued at $244bn » It will grow at an average annual rate of 5.2% to $286bn in 2020 In 2020, corrugated will have the highest share of 35% Advances in technology, smart packaging, and the continued rise of sustainability are trends that will take shape in the industry in the coming years China grew at a 7.9% annual rate in 2011-2015, a rapid pace considering its large size of $ 63bn in revenues China’s corrugated print packaging segment is the largest in the world The rising middle class will continue to support China’s consumer market For 2017, world packaging consumption at constant (2016) prices is projected to grow 2.8% to $851.1 billion and is forecast to grow during 2017–22 at an annual average rate of 2.9% to $980.4 billion( Smithers Pira) Digital packaging printing using toner electrophotography or inkjet is valued at $10.5 billion in 2015, the equivalent of some 107 billion A4 prints The world market will grow by an average CAGR of 13.6% in constant value (real) terms to 2020, with print volume CAGR of 16.2% globally » Electrophotography is leading the way but inkjet is forecast to grow faster and overtake the volume of electrophotography in 2018 Packaging as part of the web to print product mix in 2017

amounted to $534 million and will show a compound annual growth rate of 24.1% in 2018-23.

I miss some of the speakers, luckily the very interesting speakers Mandy Wang, Sales Director, Shanghai ZIDAN Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. She is making a very interesting speech about the changing of consumers behavious in China, especially the millenial and how it effect the retail market and what opportunities we should make out of it to make a profitability profit business on packaging with our innovations for the customers. The classic perception of packing the function is to protect the product inside it. Another function as a showing case decoration function.

The first thing you see on the display is the packaging of the product. She has more than 10 years of management experience in the printing and packaging industries. Over the years, she has dedicated time in providing integrative packaging solutions for her customers nationally as well as internationally.

Her goal is helping enhance customers’ brand by promoting the function of packaging.

She make clear that package is not just to protect the good, but it also has a decoration function as the package is the first thing customer will see in the display (retail) therefore is must be interesting and has a sales appealing. Therefore she said the job of her team to make sure that the customer should have more interest to buy the

products once it has package in the packaging that design by her team.

According to the research customer is different age, will react differenctly. Born in 1980 or earlier Very conservative. Their consumption spending is very tight. They like to save money.

Born in 1990 – Also conservative but has involve in modernization as they also accumulate more wealth so also start to pamper themselves.

Born 2000 onward One child policy. Has good education.

Like to spend money. Different consumption behavior than the two previous generations. Not so price sensitive. DO NOT just think of cheap price. They want to be different and personalize.

According to survey on Old Family Mart at present half of their space occupied with soft drink as these millennial generation willing to spend for beverage up to RMB 30.

They like to spend money to buy what they like as most of them also got financial support from their parent who born in 1950–1960. They also looking at the appearance of the products (the packaging). For dry food they like if it package as a gift.

Biscuit and chocolate can be sold expensive as long as the package look very nice. These beautiful packaging also will make repeat orders.

HAIER has a very good service which makes the customer keep buying eventhough the product not so good. Nice package = nice product (in the imagination an expectation).

Make a good name of your products. For example loving coffee even people never buy they remember the brand. Make a very simple and remembering design (domino pizza, coca cola, nike).

Consumers in retail will make purchasing decision by either (1) on the spot decision (2) repeat purchase (3) brand recognization). And all 3 decisions can be affected by the Packaging. We have to know our customers mindset.

For example in mobile phone industry : Nokia has good market share as it battery last long and not easily broken but they do not understand what the customers want. So when Iphhone arrive with smart phone all change to Iphone. You have to keep balance between a good product and its value. If a package nicely made can be made as a gift give people pictures that this is a good value very important it can increase the sales price of the products.

Rob Vermeulen, Director, ORV – Consultant the founder of Rob Vermeulen Design and an active member of the EPDA Executive Committee who has, since 2003, been the President of the Pan European Brand Design Association.

He has been a juror on the Red Dot Design Award,

a prestigious product design competition.

He give us the view of both world (West and East) the similarity and the unique of its world. Afterward he give us guidance of the future trend.

Next Idea • Before design house has 40 – 50 staff – now very limited staff • Before we got job from customers, then we do it – now we try to be partner with customers • We learn from nature • We must become proactive with customers. Post your idea and looking for customers who looking for that idea.

• Work with student from Design University (they might give the right design prefer by the millennial) Next Norm : Balance between aesthetic and information Next Drupa 2020 will be the touch point of packaging.

“There were 487 exhibitors on show, up from 455 in 2016, spread across 203,642sq ft of floor space a record for Labelexpo Americas. Around 30 percent of exhibitors were new to this year’s event; there was a 95 percent increase in visitors from Latin America”.

Around 30 percent of exhibitors were new to this year’s show. Visitors came from 86 different countries, and there was an impressive 95 percent increase in visitors from Latin America.

Day three, traditionally a quieter day, saw an 11 percent increase in visitors compared to the same day in 2016.

As well as a slew of new product introductions, the show was notable for its feature areas and educational forums. The Automation Arena introduced at Labelexpo Europe last year demonstrated for the first time a fully automated shrink sleeve workflow from design and

proofing to seaming and inspection, all linked via a Cerm MIS. The show provided a range of educational resources including a comprehensive conference program running over the first two days and three well-attended Label Academy masterclasses on Shrink Sleeves, Automation, and Inks and Coatings. The conference sessions ranged widely over subjects such as mergers and acquisitions, opportunities in short run flexible packaging and managing brands’ 360-degree print portfolios, while a CEO panel discussed industry trends at the highest level.

Jet Label & Packaging, a converter in western Canada, invested in an HP Indigo 8000 to double its digital capacity and print longer digital runs. CEO Darrell Friesen decided to expand the converter’s capacity for digital printing as this is where the company is enjoying higher margins. ‘Looking at the numbers the choice was easy,’ he said. ‘Digital is more profitable and that is why instead of investing in a new-generation flexo we are adding the high-volume narrow web HP Indigo 8000.’ The color consistency from run to run delivered by HP Indigo is a key in maintaining the quality required by customers, Friesen noted. ‘Quality is now the first concern.

Number two is fast delivery and price is third.’

flexo presses sold by Mark Andy at the show. The California based converter bought its first Digital Series machine from Mark Andy at Labelexpo Americas 2016. The Mark Andy Digital Series HD is hybrid press used to manufacture pressure-sensitive labels by combining digital workflows and digital printing, with the capabilities of flexo including in-line decoration and converting all in a single pass.

MPS reported five press sales four EF Symjet hybrid presses, which incorporate a digital printing unit from Domino, and an EF multisubstrate flexo press.

Indigo 20000 digital press. Maui Chai, Kala president and CEO, explained: ‘The additional HP Indigo 20000 capacity supports our strategic move to expand heavily into digital flexible packaging, amid a sharp increase in our work.’

Kocher+Beck launched the TecScreen Processing Unit, a compact and economical wash device for fully automated washing and drying process of all nickel based screen-printing plates. The company also offered a full range of screen fabrics, flexible dies including laser long life flexible dies and chrome coated dies, as well as UR Precision for nonstop feeding of materials to the printing and inline converting process.

US converter Adcraft Labels ordered a Mark Andy Digital Series HD press, among 15 digital and six

To say RotoMetrics was thrilled to win at the Label Industry Global Awards was an understatement.

Kala Packaging, a Utah-based labels and packaging converter, purchased a second HP.

Keith Laako and Butch Schomber spoke excitedly with L&L after their win for the company’s RotoRepel product. The company also showcased its Electro Optic die-cutting technology that enables enhanced die levelness, consistency and longevity for optimal performance on the thinnest films and the most abrasive materials. RotoMetrics also presented its online quoting and order website, myroto.com, that has enhanced features to better track and manage die library. As brand owners look to enhance their labels and packaging to secure a win at the ‘Moment of Truth’ and printers look to make their production faster and more efficient, so finishing and converting equipment manufacturers are responding.

From ETI’s upgraded Cohesio line, the SEI Laser Labelmaster and DPR’s new desktop Virgo digital label finishing systems, to Fix-aForm’s AF500 next-generation leaflet label machine, such systems are designed to offer the latest tools for high speed, high quality label production of all sorts.

The ETI Cohesio on show at Labelexpo Americas 2018 has been purchased by Heartland

Label Printers to support the continued growth of its pressure-sensitive label business, while also being capable of producing linerless label products (see boxout).

Laser engraving, micro-piercing and coding on the SEI Laser Labelmaster allow security elements and variable data to be added to labels. Berhalter’s Label-light die-cutting tool for IML and polyester labels combines favorable tool costs and short lead times, coupled with the benefits of flatbed die-cutting, such as printto-die registration and handling properties. The Enprom eRS 60 for heat shrink sleeve seaming converts a plastic sheet into a single sleeve label or multiple sleeve for promotional packages. It uses solvent-based welding that once placed on the final product conforms to the shape of the container and does not open when heat is applied.

HP Indigo introduced GEM, its one-pass digital embellishment system, last year but it has now been extended with compatibility with foils from Kurz and K Laser.

ILS has now been named as the first in the US to install GEM, which it will run in-line with an HP Indigo 6900 digital press. Jay Dollries, ILS president and CEO, proclaimed: ‘This latest cutting-edge innovation allows our business to be dynamic and responsive to deliver a broad range applications and creative capabilities. We are not limited to

the embellishment being the same on every label, with the GEM also enabling variable embellishments.’

Daetwyler offered everything that goes into maximizing print performance including doctor blades, anilox rollers and sleeves, end seals and other accessories, press set-up and troubleshooting, maintenance, and more.

Harper Corporation of America displayed its award-winning QD ink proofing and flatbed printing system, which uses flexoand gravure processes. The maximum travel speed is 150 ft/min (45 meter/min), and travel distance can be adjusted anywhere from 12 to 33 inches in one-inch increments. It is also available in either a 2.75-inch or 5-inch proofer width. Harper also launched Performance Wash, a fast-acting, low foam, highly alkaline-based anilox roll cleaner that is effective at removing water-based, UV, and solvent inks and can penetrate through multiple layers of ink.

Flexo Concepts promoted its improved TruPoint Orange doctor blade. Featuring new MicroTip technology, Orange delivers high-precision metering and helps printers eliminate pressroom issues such as UV ink spitting, startup waste, short blade life and operator injuries. Orange had been selected by a number of OEMs at the show, including AB Graphic, Cartes, Domino, Edale, Etirama, Fujifilm, Gonderflex, Kurz, MPS, Nilpeter and Tresu.

Wink launched the SmartGap adjustable anvil system with the new digitally controlled touch version. The cylinder gap (clearance) can be adapted precisely to different liners and fluctuating liner thicknesses. The newly developed digital version SmartGap Touch is patentpending system that allows for gap adjustments steps of only half a micron and comes with many enhanced digital features.

Wink also presented various SuperCut flexible die versions and finishing options for a wide range of label applications, and new ForceControl pressure gauges for optimum control of the die-cutting process.

The latest version of the Martin Automatic MBS splicer is claimed to have the smallest in-line footprint on the market. This is made possible by an integrated 90-degree turnbar. Mühlbauer’s PL light is an RFID personalization system designed for low to medium volumes with a throughput of up to 18,000 units per hour. The process includes UHF chip encoding as well as printing variable data for graphical personalization. A maximum web width of 110mm can be processed. A modular design enables other processes to be integrated on request.

Brotech’s SDF Plus modular label converting and finishing system features flatbed hot stamping (using a patented 90-degree rotatable stamping head), flatbed screen printing and flatbed diecutting. It can be upgraded with

a semi-rotary/rotary flexo printing unit, rotary die-cutting unit, IML/ sheeting collection unit and other modules for efficient processing of digitally printed labels.

Many of the finishing technologies on show at Labelexpo Americas 2018 were presented for the growing need to convert digitally printed labels and packaging.

Rotoflex launched the DF3 configurable off-line digital finishing and converting machine. It offers an array of off-line decoration and finishing for digital and hybrid printing. These include full and semi-rotary die-cutting lamination, foil decoration, rotary screen, waste removal and turnbars. It operates at up to 1000ft/min.

Demand for finishing of digitally printed packaging is growing too. HP Indigo’s Pack Ready technology is now available in multiple guises, notably Pack

Ready Lamination. This technology allows immediate time-to-market for flexible packaging and the creation of high-quality, highperformance laminates for HP Indigo digitally printed flexible packaging without the use of adhesives.

AB Graphic’s new ILC760 in-line coating machine debuted at Labelexpo Americas 2018 on the HP Indigo stand, where it was shown integrated with an HP Indigo 20000 digital press. ILC760 supports both water-based and UV coating. It supplements the Digicon 3000 in AB Graphic’s growing finishing portfolio for mid web digital production. Tony Bell, sales director at AB Graphic, explained: ‘The demand for digitally printed packaging is growing well beyond the pressuresensitive label market into areas such as sleeves, IML and various flexible packaging applications.’

ETERNA

OPEN HOUSE 2018

On October 23rd, Shanghai Eternal “Smart Factory” Open House 2018 officially kicked off!

At the event, more than 400 guests from home and abroad gathered together to learn about Eternal “Magic Box Charm”. This event exhibited Eternal products to the guests : In addition to e-Line II, 1060ER and 1060E automatic die-cutting machine, Brausse 900 & Brausse1100 automatic folder-gluer series, Shanghai Eternal also showed a new member of the product portfolio BRAUSSE 650 automatic folder gluer, 920FCi and 1060FCi automatic foil stamper.

Mr. Zhang Yaoquan, President of China Packaging Association, and Ms. Song Wenxian, Secretary General of Shanghai Packaging Technology Association also attended the Eternal Open House and delivered speeches.

Dr. Johnson Xie, managing director of Shanghai Eternal Machinery Co., Ltd. delivered a welcome speech, stating that Eternal, as a member of Bobst Group, will continue to inject the Swiss spirit into the company culture, and create more value for customers with quality products.

At the event, guests and friends gathered together. Besides the wonderful speech brought by Dr. Xiao Weirong--- President of B&R Industrial Automation (Greater China ) Co., Ltd., Eternal also shared well-prepared technical lectures with the guests.

In the machine demonstration and the factory tour, the engineers meticulously showed the customers the craftsman spirit to pursue excellent products.

A UK customer can not wait to order the Eterna E-line to assure his diecut production will achieve optimal production he making onsite signing on during the Open House.

WPO MEETING – October 2018 END OF OCTOBER was a very busy and exciting week for me as I have to attend 3 events in a week. The WPO (world packaging organization) judging and meeting in Jinan then Allpack China in Shanghai as well as Open House of Eterna Shanghai.

I will cover all 3 events in different articles. As the result of the World Start has been announced this month as well - I will cover it as well briefly and if you interested to share you innovation, beauty, new function or sustainability, please join next year World Star event and your can contact Rachel Bayswater – rachel.bayswater@ iom3.org or visit www.worldstar. org

I attend World Star Judging as an observer. IPF representative Yvonne join the the judging. I learned the criteria and how to proceed. Hopefully very soon I can manage graphics students from Indonesia to join this prestige event and can Indonesia can be acknowledge to be one of the unique and beautiful culture through the packaging design we make.

The 101st World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Board Meetings which were hosted

by China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute (CEPI) in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong, China. Shandong, with a history of more than 5,000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilisation including Confucius and is often called the ‘Spring City’ for its famous 72 artesian springs. Indeed it is a beautiful city full of garden and Shandong Hotel, where we have the event was also part of beautiful park. Every day I have a beautiful view from my room.

Over 30 WPO Member countries were represented during the week; a week which consisted of an International Green Packaging Summit hosted by CEPI (which I missed), World Packaging Organisation Board Meetings, judging for the WorldStar Packaging Awards, WPO Sustainability, Education and Marketing committee

meetings, an informative site tour of the Labthink main head office and networking events with the local packaging industry. The week was made all the more memorable with the generous sponsorship from Labthink who celebrated their 30th anniversary this year and who looked after the WPO Board Members for the entire week. They have all testing equipments for flexible packaging as well as some testing equipment for corrugated industry. This company has all young salesman and woman with reasonable good English, so polite and professional. We wish we can do the same on our turn next year in November in Bali.

The dinner was held in a local restaurant with a huge tables, fantastic foods. The restaurant located in the side of Diamen Lake – so we have a nice walk and photos beside the lake, too.

WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION (WPO) COMMITTEE MEETINGS One day of the WPO biannual meetings is focused on committee meetings that discuss education, sustainability and marketing. These meetings allow all of the country members from across the globe to discuss their own initiatives, learn from others and also develop global strategies for the WPO. The WPO now has 54-member countries and continues to grow and expand their reach and has a great Public Relations and

Communications program to ensure that not only the WPO’s activities and programs are being recognised and promoted wherever possible, but also the member countries.

A key outcome from the education meeting included the AIP becoming the liaison between the IoPP in the US and all WPO member countries rolling out the global Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Program for their region.

The long-term objective is to have all WPO Member countries encouraging their local members to attain the

Certified Packaging Professional designation which will ultimately lift the level of professionalism, skills and expertise globally for packaging designers and technologists.

The next day was the conference day. We focus all what have done for this year and what we will do next year.

Next year would be in Prague. I am looking forward to see all of our friends and the winner of the Worldstar.

CHINA NATIONAL EXPORT COMMODITIES PACKAGING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CEPI) CEPI was founded in 1974 approved by the former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation.

CEPI is responsible for packaging technology

research, packaging standardisation, packaging experiment and testing, packaging designing and consulting, international cooperation, green packaging alliance, military packaging services, information and consulting and the academic journal ‘Green Packaging’.

Packaging and Environmental Standardisation is a key component of CEPI’s work and they continue to develop research of packaging standardisation and draft national and industrial standards as well as undertake the domestic and international operation of standardisation in the domain of packaging. A special thank you must go to our host Sabrina Zhaou and her amazing team who were there for all us at every turn.

TOYOBO COSMOLIGHT

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a Water Washable Plate to Create a Positive Difference for Flexo Printers

lexo printers require photopolymer flexo plates that have the ability to print on many and varied types of substrates, provide optimised ink transfer, are cost efficient and reduce processing times. Although these demands may seem like a challenge, they can make a positive difference for a flexo printer.

Toyobo Cosmolight is designed for such printers who focus on not only optimum print quality, but also on cost reductions and time efficiency.

Resistance and durability Toyobo Cosmolight is not only resistant to any solvent, UV or water born inks, but also offers a durable flexo plate that provides phenomenal ink transfer, an integrated flat-top-dot, the ability to keep stable small dots on the plate and near 1:1 reproduction.

Reproducing stable small dots allows the printer to print fine screens and smooth vignettes. On the other hand, the ink transfer of Toyobo Cosmolight enables an efficient ink

lay down, allowing the printer to achieve great solid area densities.

The ability to combine these two different requirements into one plate, empowers flexo printers to print the best quality for their customers.

Flexible, cost effective and productive Additionally a water washable flexo plate can be made press ready within 45 minutes which has made the Toyobo Cosmolight water washable flexo plate a very cost effective and productive option. The printers can now adapt to any last minute changes to their production schedule or even accept rush jobs which could increase reaction time and thereby increase potential sales opportunities.

The downtime resulting from broken or damaged printing plates is also reduced, increasing the productivity and output of a company. This has a direct influence on the profitability and is thus creating a positive difference for the flexo printers.

Sustainability, user friendliness and cost savings are some of the other benefits of Toyobo Cosmolight water washable flexo plates.

Toyobo: Higher performance with chemistry In 1977 Toyobo was the first company to produce water washable flexo plates. R&D has always been the philosophy and backbone of Toyobo and their slogan “Ideas and Chemistry� combines ideas that drive higher performance with chemistry to create new materials.

A unique chemical composition with a large rubber compound creates an optimal surface energy for the plate allowing phenomenal ink transfer. The laminated laser ablation mask (LAM) allows for an almost 1:1 reproduction and supports the generation of flattop-dots during the subsequent plate processing steps. This allows for further process stability and controlled print results.

THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF

“ P L AT E S ”

By Tim Reece, All Printing Resources, Inc One of the most difficult questions to answer in our industry is, “How long should my plate last?” Or, in other words, “How many meters should I expect to get out of my photopolymer plates?” Considering the number of factors that must be taken into consideration, certainly anyone faced with this question should hesitate at least momentarily before answering.

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here are a number of people who have an effect on the life of a photopolymer plate: • The raw material handlers are charged with controlling the both the way material is stacked and the atmosphere in which the material resides prior to its delivery to the plate room.

• Actions taken by the platemaker can affect image quality, plate thickness and relief, along with tackiness and final durometer. All of these aspects can affect the life and longevity of the photopolymer plate.

• The mounter selects the mounting tape, which could have very little compressibility, or maximum compressibility and resilience for screens and process work.

• The skilled press operator determines the ink setting and impression, while the press helper can hold the responsibility of controlling the type of solvent added to maintain viscosity.

• Prepatory personnel may be in charge of cleaning, removal, and filing of the photopolymer plates once the order has been produced.

RAW MATERIAL HANDLING If plates are being made inhouse, it is very likely that Shipping and Receiving personnel will be the first individuals who can have impact on the life of the finished plate. When the raw sheet material is received, it is important that we consider this product as a semi solid, or being in a Jell O like state. Therefore containers or boxes of raw sheet material should be transported and stored flat and never on end. Raw plate material stored on end will begin to feel the effects of gravity, and the polymer will naturally want to flow downward.

The results are sheets that become fused together on the edge facing downward and can also have an effect on the uniformity of the sheet thickness.

When storing the raw material, the area temperature may range from 40° to 100°F (4° to 38°C).

When storing these boxes, only those of the same size should be stacked upon one another. Putting a smaller box on top of a larger box could compress the lower box and compromise the quality and uniformity of the material in the lower box. Stacking a larger box on top of a smaller container leaves the edges of the material unsupported and could result in the release of the protective cover sheet(s).

While UV light is the source of polymerization of the material, it can also pre expose raw material or damage finished plates. If the temperature of the platemaking rooms differs greatly from the raw material storage area, the raw material should be adapted prior to the manufacturing of the plate.

Once the platemaker trims the raw material to the desired size, the remaining material to be used later should immediately go back into the box or drawer that assures it is protected from UV light and ozone.

Other than handling the material with great care when going from one stage of the platemaking process to the next, the plate maker’s ability to affect plate life is primarily through their optimization, testing, and verification of the exposure, processing, drying, and finishing processes.

under exposed plates will most certainly lead to a plate lacking longevity.

Through the use of a back exposure test, the platemaker determines the time required to achieve proper plate relief. Excess plate relief results in image areas lacking support and premature wear, especially in screen and process areas. The main exposure test is used by the platemaker to ensure that the image is well supported and adequately anchored to the floor, while holding areas requiring a minimum dot and not filling in reverses. Both over and

Finally, the platemaker determines the minimum time required to post expose (UVA) and detack, or light finish (UVC). Post exposure ensures that all material on the plate is completely exposed, while the exposure to UVC is to make sure that the tackiness is removed from the plate. Both processes affect durometer (hardness) of the plate along with the surface tension of the face. Hardness and surface tension both affect the ink releasing

The processing test is used to determine the minimal amount of time required to remove the un polymerized material down to the floor. This process is true of solvent, thermal, and water processes. Failure to remove all of this unwanted material will affect plate relief, and sometimes affect the uniformity of the plate floor. If the plate was not completely dry before going into post exposure and light finishing, solvents could be locked into the plate surface and affect finished plate thickness. Uneven plate thickness results in the press operator increasing impression to the lowest point on the plate to achieve ink transfer. This over impression then results in pre mature plate wear.

characteristics of the plate. When the plate is out of spec, then the press operator is left to try to compensate through non standard ink and impression settings. It is at this point that the plate is ready to be trimmed to its finished dimensions.

The trimming of the photopolymer plate can be performed either by the platemaker of the plate mounter.

PLATE TRIMMING The key to minimizing plate damage during the trimming process is to use a cutting device that cuts smoothly and in a fluid motion. Always be sure that the bevel faces away from the plate face. In other words, the mylar layer should extend further than the polymer portion of the plate. Cutting this angle reversed will leave the layer of polymer unsupported by the dimensionally stable layer of the mylar and can lead to plate tear upon demounting, plate lift during the press run and even print defects if this is an area that should support the plate face.

PLATE MOUNTING “ In the past, mounters and press operators alike have used release sprays in screened areas of

photopolymer plates in hopes of minimizing dirty print. While some people do find this beneficial, it is important to remember that the sprays used are temporarily changing the surface energy of the plate face and therefore could adversely affect ink release. � Stickyback, or mounting tape selection also has an impact on plate life when combined with the uniformity of the plate and the expertise of the press operator to achieve impression settings.

The compressibility of the mounting tape is typically dictated by the type of print required, i.e. solids, combo, or screens. The more compressible the tape, typically the less force the plate takes. However, if the compressibility results in pin holing, then the operator’s typical response will be to adjust impression, thus affecting plate life. Once the plate is mounted and staged for pressruns or cleaning, it should be wrapped in a black or opaque poly with the edges sealed to protect against UV light and ozone. In years past, mounters and press operators alike have used release sprays in screened areas of photopolymer plates in hopes of minimizing dirty print.

PRESS CREW One of the most vulnerable times for plates to be damaged is when putting print cylinders in and taking them out of the press. Setting final ink and impression settings at press speed will help in achieving the kiss impression needed to maximize plate life.

Understanding your ink system, extenders and cleaners is important in maintaining not only plate life, but also color, viscosity, and pH. Some solvents are not compatible with photopolymer plates above certain levels. Most alcohol/glycols are acceptable for use with photopolymer plates, with a

Tim Reece is a member of All Printing Resource’s Technical Solutions Team, where he has been employed for the past 17 years. He has 33 years of experience in flexographic printing, and has been certified by the NCSS (National Council of Skill Standards) in Graphic Communication at an Expert level.

few exceptions which include undiluted octyl, benzyl, and methyl. When adjusting pH, most amines are compatible, with the exception of morpholine.

A swell test can be performed to determine the level of compatibility of the solvent and the photopolymer plate. If swelling is less than 50 microns and there is a loss of less than 3 Shore A, then the solvent would be considered resistant.

CLEANING AND REMOVAL In order to maximize plate life, plates should be cleaned immediately after the pressrun. Extreme care is required when demounting photopolymer plates. Some plate manufacturers supply demounting tools which assist in the removal of the plate from the cylinder. No sharp objects or knives should be used, as they could damage the plate.

PLATE STORAGE Plate, sleeve, and cylinder storage systems vary from convertor to convertor.

Regardless of the system used, minimal contact minimizes damage, a suitable temperature for storage is required, and there must be protection from UV light and ozone. Remember, some photopolymer manufacturers recommend not stacking plates more than 6 inches high.

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AMCOR and BEMIS Merger to Create Global Leader in Consumer Packaging

AMCOR AND BEMIS have entered into a strategic agreement that will see Amcor acquire Bemis in a US$6.8 billion all-stock combination, creating a global leader in consumer packaging. Combining the two complementary companies will create the global leader in consumer packaging, with the footprint, scale and capabilities to drive significant value for shareholders, offer customers and employees the most compelling value proposition in the packaging industry and deliver the most sustainable innovations for the environment.

Combined revenues are stated at US$13 billion, with EBITDA of US$2.2 billion, annual cash flow after capital expenditure of more than US$1 billion and an investment grade balance sheet. After completion of the transaction, Amcor will have a stronger and more differentiated value proposition for global, regional and local customers through: • A comprehensive global footprint with more balanced, profitable

exposure to emerging markets, including a global flexible packaging footprint across key geographies, and a larger, more balanced and more profitable emerging markets business, with sales of some US$3.5 billion from around 30 emerging markets; •

Increased exposure to attractive end markets and product segments, with an enhanced growth profile from greater global participation in protein and healthcare packaging, leveraging innovative technologies in barrier films and foils;

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Best-in-class operating and innovation capabilities, by offering greater differentiation to innovate and meet customer demands for new and sustainable products through the deployment of proven, industry-leading commercial, operational and R&D capabilities.

THE GLOBAL LEADER IN FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Comprehensive Global Flexible Packaging Footprint

Amcor Flexibles1

US$5bn -110 plants

North America

Latin America

Bemis2

Combined Company

US$4bn -50 plants

US$9bn -160 plants

Asia Pacific

EMEA

1. Based on CY17 revenues, excluding specialty cartons 2. Amcor management estimates based on Bemis CY17 revenues

TRENDS & LATEST TECHNOLOGIES for PACKAGING KOENIG & BAUER Andreas Friedrich, Managing Director Asia Pacific Thank you to Mr. Andreas who have shared his knowledge about market share of the printing world and packaging.

In the past ten years (2008 - 2018) there was a market shift. Market share of books, catalogs, magazines and newspapers include decreased advertising, which only increases market share packaging which increased from 34.7% to 44.3%.

While the value of Digital turnover rapidly increasing from 9.5% to 17%, while Sheetfeed is barely developing from 25.2% to 25.8%. Rotogravure dropped from 9.2% to 8.8%. Heatset, Coldset and mold type others according to market share. Flexo’s market share also increased from 16.6% to 18.4%.

In sheetfeed offset where the market is saturated, then we should have value add to our products so that we can continue to develop, like has an inline coldfoid coating / coldfoid or start using UV as well

use various substrate for develop into various products others. In terms of production must be able to adapting to requests the market will work with numbers short run and also do efficiency with a faster setup (auto) so as to minimize waste.

Using inline sheet inspection also has begun to become a trend. Seeing Flexo’s market share that continues increased, then Koenig & Bauer too already started marketing CIFlexo very appropriate for handling material thin, slippery or stretchy.

Flexo is currently able to print with prime quality in existence CTP and also software development which can eliminate weaknesses of Flexo is, like raising solid density by making the area it’s textured (but this is only can be done for the resolution high).

Koenig & Bauer have started market digital printing machines. Not avoidable, all companies printing must have a printing machine digital as said by P & G “Anyone who wants to work with we have to buy digital press, otherwise they will experience trouble. “

HEIDELBERG 4.0 INNOVATIONS FOR SMART COLLABORATION Udo Fiebiger, Regional Business Manager Sheetfed Solutions (Heidelberg)

At this seminar, Mr. Udo from Heidelberg explained “Smart Print Shop “from Heidelberg. The benefits for printing. Smart Print Shop utilizing Digital 4.0 technology using cloud base. It’s more than 10,000 machines connected with Heidelberg cloud and can use millions of data available. With cloud base data can accessed anytime, from anywhere.

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Smart print shop is a integrated system from start set-up to optimize everything data including all needs production, material sources, and others so.

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Heidelberg plays a role “System integrator” that manages all components related so it can be more optimal including smart services, consumables, machines and solution for the workflow.

With Prinect from Heidelberg, presetting data for the machine will calculated and online connected to

press control console to search color, adjust paper position, dot gain, and other formats. Then error due to human factors can be avoided.

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Why is this so important?

Because in the presence of data that have been integrated we can calculate printing costs, paper costs, electricity costs, and operator fees.

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The process of all operating print units and coatings can be visualized (washing / changing plates / downloads ink profile etc.)

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Using software Prinect Multicolor color process, 90% of pantone colors can obtained using 7 color pallet (CMYK added orange / green / purple). This will increase productivity because washing for color change will be greatly reduced and also reduce ink stock.

Smithers Pira

Inkjet Market to Pass USD 100 Billion in 2023

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he global market for inkjet printing will grow at an annual rate of 9.4% and will be worth USD 109 billion in 2023, according to “The Future of Inkjet Printing to 2023”, a brand new market report from Smithers Pira. This contrasts positively with the general outlook for the print industry where growth is occurring at a more moderate 0.8% annually.

In 2018 the total value of inkjet printing in graphics and packaging applications will reach USD 69.6 billion. This volume will consume some 103,700 tonnes of ink, with the end-users spending USD 8.7 billion, while the market for new inkjet equipment will be USD 3.6 billion.

While advertising will continue to be the largest end-use application across 2018-2023, the most rapid growth will come from wider use of inkjet in: • Packaging • Books • Commercial printing.

Beyond these core applications developers are exploring ways of leveraging the flexibility of inkjet to open new market applications, such as: • 3D printing • Automotive and transport printing • Biomedical printing • Ceramics printing • Décor and laminate printing • Direct-to-shape printing • Glass printing • Printed electronics • Textile printing

Many of these opportunities will require integrating the inkjet process with robotics aligning with the wider Industry 4.0 trend. Dr Sean Smyth, print consultant at Smithers Pira and author of the report, comments: “The economics and reliability of inkjet are consistently improving as a result of heavy investment in printing heads, machinery, inks and drying systems, associated software and substrates.

There is strong growth across most of these disparate activities because the non-impact process is very flexible and capable of printing at high-quality and speed, making it suitable to print many products, while the cost position is becoming more economic against most analogue printing alternatives.

Carlsberg Overhauls Secondary Packaging Carlsberg Groupx has introduced Snap Pack, a new way of collating multipacks of cans using adhesive dots to replace traditional secondary packaging.

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his combines beverage cans with adhesive dots instead of shrink wrapping, hi-cone and other secondary packaging options.

The development is part of Carlsberg Group’s sustainability goals as part of its wider sustainability program, ‘Together Towards Zero’.

The packaging option, Nature Multipack, is an invention of NMP Systems, a subsidiary of KHS. This is being launched as a world premiere for cans under the name Snap Pack, developed in collaboration wih Carlsberg Group. Intensive R&D included a focus on the challenge of the composition of the adhesive

that bonds the filled cans, with only a few adhesive dots used to create a stable pack.

The individual cans are separated with a single movement.

In the run-up to the launch, Carlsberg Group invested heavily in market research in order to better understand the wishes and needs of its customers. The results show that sustainability is one of the most important purchasing criteria for consumers. Carlsberg then developed its sustainability program, ‘Together Towards Zero’. Its objectives include reducing carbon emissions and avoiding waste.

The Nature MultiPack fits with this objective. ‘Snap Pack offers our customers the opportunity to enjoy a high-quality beer that is also better for the environment,’ stated Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, head of sustainability at Carlsberg, added: ‘Today, good brewing also means protecting the climate, nature and the environment.’

The brewery group expects that by dispensing with shrink wrapping in its can packs, up to 76 percent of plastic can be saved – in absolute figures this amounts to around 1,000 tons per year, when fully rolled out.

A further benefit is identified as the ability to orientate the cans to create a billboard effect. ‘This effect brings a larger visual communication area for the brand displayed on the shelf,’ added von Aichinger.

Carlsberg has initially implemented Nature MultiPack for four and six packs. The pack format also includes a carry handle. Snap Pack is initially available in the UK and Norway, with availability in Denmark, Carlsberg’s home market, in early 2019.

Carlsberg Group CEO Cees’t Hart said: ‘One of our company goals is to strive for improvements, and with the launch we clearly show that we continue to live according to our founders’ mentality. Carlsberg’s Snap Pack will significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste and we look forward to offering consumers a better beer experience with less environmental impact.’

Multipacks made with adhesives Multipacks using a few small dots of transparent, peelable specially developed adhesives. PET bottles are bonded together to form 2x2 and 2x3 multipacks. Cans are bonded together to form 1x3, 1x4, 2x2, 2x3, 2x4 multipacks. Nature MultiPack™ equipment is capable of producing 45,000 bottles or cans per hour at nominal line speed.

Near-zero packaging Compared to conventional multipacks, Nature MultiPack™ uses up to 85% less packaging material in addition to 67% less energy during production.

Individual orientation Oriented bottles or cans maximize brand visibility. Consumers can easily remove individual bottles or cans from the pack.

QLM Sets Sights On Southeast Asia From humble beginnings of a single hand-fed Heidelberg Golding press located in the basement of a suburban Brisbane family home producing business cards, Queensland Label Makers (QLM) has grown to become, in CEO Simon Pugh’s words, Asia Pacific’s ‘most dynamic and service driven label manufacturing group’. From its origins as the family business of Australian industry veterans David and Del Pugh, QLM now has key stakeholders in each of its current locations throughout Australia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Vietnam, including the Pughs’ children, Simon and Morag.

Now they set its sights on emerging markets across Southeast Asia, and beyond. QLM Label Makers was founded in 1973 by David and Del Pugh, and has since grown to become one of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading label manufacturers with its operations in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Malaysia, Bagladesh, UK and Vietnam. Its most recent development is the opening of the plant in Cambodia that combines digital and conventional label printing equipment, including the country’s first HP Indigo digital press, a ws4500.

Simon Pugh, QLM Group CEO, states that this investment in Southeast Asia is designed to give it a greater footprint in emerging markets. ‘We

have looked to Cambodia as a market with exciting growth potential and will be providing quality materials and converting equipment, something the market has been wanting for some time.’

QLM’s journey to the business it is today has seen it adopt digital, through HP Indigo, across its operations. This has allowed it to benefit from the evolution of the technology, as well as changing market dynamics (see boxout). Pugh notes, however, that there are issues in adopting digital in regions such as Southeast Asia, namely price. ‘You are competing against letterpress, which is a dominant technology in the region. The market is driven by price, so if you are comparing how cheaply you can produce 100,000 pieces on a digital press or using letterpress, the conventional process will always be cheaper.’

The sheer size and scale of Southeast Asia is another challenge. Pugh opines that HP Indigo probably has the highest market penetration in Australia, where close to 100 of its presses are installed to serve a population of 25 million people. ‘Australia has a very low and fragmented population, as well as a high cost of labor. This makes the volume of manufacturing and number of SKUs a lot smaller. While ‘Across Asia, the cost of labor is very

low and there are high population densities. Vietnam, for instance, has a population in excess of 95 million people. And there is a higher volume of SKUs produced. ‘This means it is a question of math and the breakeven point when considering digital versus conventional production. It can be done, but if you just install a digital engine and try to compete, it will not work.’

SIMRANS: shimmer shimmer bake SIMRANS are synonymous with the supply of quality baked goods across Asia Pacific.

They focus on a truly home baked style using pure, nutritious and fresh ingredients. All cakes,

cookies and other tasty treats are made to order – so they can be designed to suit individual requirements and tastes QLM’s design team worked with SIMRANS to develop labels and packaging for their range of healthy and nutritious Granola and Gourmet Nut Mixes. The design brief was to create a range that exemplified quality and nutritious products with strong use of colour to differentiate each style. Metallic highlights were essential to maintaining the brand identity used on other product lines – with a contemporary twist SIMRANS is renowned for their invigorating taste sensations – the labels and packaging of their new range now looks as tasty as the contents.

A New Dimension

of DIGITAL PRINTING Velox Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrialgrade direct-to-shape digital decoration solutions for the rigid container industry. Its proprietary DTSInkjet technology, based on uniquely formulated inks and dedicated deposition architecture, introduces an entirely new approach to digital printing that is poised to disrupt the packaging decoration market. In November Altana, a German manufacturer of speciality chemicals (which has a stake in Landa), announced it had invested in Velox, as an ‘expression of our strategy of working with young, highly innovative technology enterprises,’ according to Dr Christoph Schlünken, a member of Altana’s management board.

Velox aims to enhance creative possibilities, while offering converters and brand owners the best of both analogue and digital DTS printing, including full production-line speed of up to 250 containers per minute at high quality and 15 simultaneous colours and embellishments, including photorealistic images, tactile embossing, no seam, and tube to cap printing; complete operational agility, proving flexible production process and increasing production efficiency.

Designers and brand owners now need to be educated to the new possibilities that were not previously available. With Velox’s technology, it is possible to print 360 degrees around the tube, with no overlap appearing from the top to the bottom of the tube. For example, with conventional

methods, on a tube in light pink, a strong pink stripe would suddenly appear where the overlap is. This can really disturb the eye, and does not happen with the IDS 250. Many designers have concerns when it comes to designing a tube or aerosol can because of existing technologies’ limitations. Velox’s new technology has removed these limitations.

One of most impactful capabilities of the new technology is the ability to print photo realistic images. It enables the use of embellishments, allowing for matte, glossy and embossed effects, incorporating raised particles which make a tube or can interesting to touch. Another key feature is endto-end decoration with on-cap, on-shoulder or on-seam decoration.

The decoration space extends to the cap. Velox’s inks offer the capability to deliver full functionality on any material or coating. Unique colour management algorithms enable an expansion of the decoration space.

Food and beverage industry

CENTER OF ATTENTION A SNAPSHOT OF PACKAGING DESIGN THROUGH THE YEARS Alex Center, Founder (CENTER)

Alex Center is a Brooklyn-based designer and founder of the design and branding company “CENTER”.

Prior to opening his own studio he worked for over a decade for The Coca-Cola Company where he led the strategy and design vision for the billion dollar beverage brands vitaminwater, smartwater and POWERADE. In 2011, Alex was named one of the 200 Best Packaging Designers

by Luerzers Archive. In 2017 he left Coca-Cola to open his own company CENTER, which partners with entrepreneurs to build startups with design at their center.

Alex’s presentation was something different as he stated: • A BRAND IS NOT YOUR LOGO • A BRAND IS NOT YOUR PRODUCT • A BRAND IS NOT YOUR PACKAGING • A BRAND IS A FEEL • DESIGN HELP US AFFECTING ITS FEELINGS • PACKAGING IS WHERE WE INTRODUCE OURSELVES He gave an example, at the time we will give goods, we only look for these items in the shop, however if we are faced with goods the same is so much, then “Brand” will take on the role decision-making. As an example we might have “HEINZ” from so many canned beans.

pack it up and give it a lid with gold color.

Alex also gave a few examples from a successful packaging load the company is of high value, like HALO TOP Icecream, which the packaging is specifically written with obviously how many calories from ice cream

Now business sell more than 100 million US $ per year. But like all other businesses to the two owners who are ex Law Bachelor, struggles continue for this business with all the money ,he also owes to bank. Finally after find the way best through social media, starting in 2016 business become smoothly and now several big companies have tried to buy it.

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FINNISH LONG DRINK Exports to the US Begin First Available in New York It is a long time producer of the Long Drink, but it does not have an exclusive license. Earlier the Finnish Formula 1 racing driver A company is starting the export and sales of the Finnish Long Drink beverage to the United States market. The alcoholic drink was conceived for the 1952 olympics, and it cocktail-in-a-can has been popular in the country ever since.

The Long Drink is available in tax frees in countries surrounding Finland, as well as some other select European countries like the Netherlands. The drink has also been available in Asia after Hartwall started exports to Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The drink is available in over 2,000 retail in Asia, but exports to North America have not worked out so far. According to Hartwall, importing alcoholic drinks to the United States involves a lot of bureaucracy and thus the company has decided to focus on the Asian and European markets.

Hartwall Kimi Räikkönen sold the drink with his Ice Man brand.

Räikkönen, a popular figure in Asia, since moved on to promote Hartwall’s Original Long Drink brand, instead of his own.

But a group of local entrepreneurs from Finland saw the potential of the drink in the US, a market that Hartwall continued to neglect. The Long Drink Company manufactures and markets the beverage to the land of the free.

The brave purveyors of long drink, Ere Partanen and Sakari Manninen, are starting sales of the drink in New York. In test marketing the feedback for the product has been good, and the duo has yet to receive negative feedback. The alcoholic beverage is made from Grapefruit juice and Gin, and has an alcohol content of 5.5%.

Initially it is available in bars in New York City, as well as online.

The goal was to bring the most popular Finnish alcoholic beverage to the U.S. Being a smaller company on a very competetive market (with

a product coming from a tiny country like Finland) doesn’t mean you have to act small.

Creating and taking over an entire category of alcoholic beverages takes guts and we had to make sure the product came out with the attitude of a bigger player. To follow this strategy the company was named The Long Drink Company.

It was equally important to name the product in a way that would also connect with the story behind the product and draw the consumers’ attention. It had to be brief and raise intrigue in the eyes of an American target audience. We came up with a core message that took the shape of a product logo: “The Finnish Long Drink, Legend of 1952.”

We would never forget about Long Drink’s Finnish roots which is why we aimed for a modern and minimalistic yet rooted design and went for a very Finnish (as well as Long Drinklike) color palette that lives through all things Long Drink. It’s not a coinsidence that it also pops out on a shelf.

Perrier Snares Brooklyn with a Packaging Design that Roars

By Kate Bertrand Connolly in Packaging Design

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his summer, Perrier is taking a walk on the wild side in Brooklyn, NY, with bottles featuring dazzling illustrations of wild animals. The limited-time beverage packaging is part of a localized promotional campaign in the borough’s Bushwick neighborhood.

Full-body shrink-sleeve labeling on the 330-mL glass bottles is printed with glow-in-the-dark artwork created by Cuban-born artist Juan Travieso. Dubbed PERRIERxWILD, the collection comprises three designs: a wolf, a lion and a tiger. CCL Label

supplies the shrink sleeves, which are printed via hĂŠliogravure using standard inks and a UV special effect.

The packaging, which launched in Europe in 2017, made its U.S. premiere at the annual Bushwick Collective Block Party this month (June 2018). The single-serving mineral water bottles will be sold at Bushwick bars and restaurants throughout the summer. Sylvie Nelep, packaging project manager for Perrier, answers a few questions about the PERRIERxWILD packaging.

Smart Packaging has Arrived Are You Ready?

by Ashley Roberts

Image recognition, near field communication and many other technologies are making packaging a more interactive experience, engaging consumers in new ways.

The following article was originally published by Package Printing. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, package PRINTING inBOX. Each label, featuring a depiction of one of the real convicts banished to the Australian penal colony in the 18th and 19th centuries, used image recognition to power an augmented reality experience in which the convicts would appear on consumers’ smartphone screens to share their true stories. The campaign quickly caught on, demonstrating the power of smart packaging.

Andrew Floor, VP of brand and digital marketing at Treasury Wine Estates, the winemaker and distribution company behind 19 Crimes wine, explains the primary reason to enable interactive or smart packaging is to provide consumers with content, either for education or entertainment purposes.

“It comes down to pure content,” he says. “Augmented reality is a delivery vehicle for branded content and any brand should be focused on the consumer first.”

Treasury Wine Estates has since launched the Living Wine Labels smartphone app, which features immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences for multiple brands available from the winemaker.

Floor says that interactive packaging works if the experience is relevant to the brand it complements and it can help a consumer make a purchasing decision.

“It’s about making life as easy as possible and delivering content consumers are looking for as they’re making a decision,” he says.

The Living Wine Labels app paired with emBRAZEN wine lets consumers hear the stories of women who have made a difference in history, such as Celia Cruz seen here. Image courtesy of Treasury Wine Estates.

In fact, according to Bill Cummings, senior VP, corporate communications at Thinfilm, a provider of near field communication (NFC) mobile marketing solutions, if interactive or smart packaging technology is designed for a consumer to interact with it while shopping, the message will likely be tailored a certain way.

“If [consumers] are in store, the message or experience is more likely going to be geared toward getting the person to buy that product,” he says. “If you think about the way consumers make purchasing decisions in store, you’ve got a very large percentage of users who use their smartphones to do research while they’re on-site at a retail location.”

Cummings explains that in this scenario, interactive or smart packaging can serve as an “intermediation” between the brand and the consumer. It is not a guarantee, for example, that a particular brand will come up at the top of the search results when a consumer looks for reviews on that particular type of product. However, if that brand enhances its packaging with an NFC tag, it can establish direct communication with the consumer, he says.

Interactive or smart packaging can also be used strategically to reach a desired consumer base.

For example, Barbadillo, one of the top wine producers in Spain, implemented NFC tags into 126,000 neck collars placed on its top-selling white wine, Castillo de San Diego.

Cummings explains that the brand determined it needed to attract a younger generation of wine consumers, while giving its branding a refresh. Barbadillo launched a “tap and win” campaign, in which it offered consumers the chance to win a cash prize. To enter, consumers tapped the bottle with their smartphone while in store. But the contest required a specific entry code, which was located on the cork inside the bottle, encouraging consumers to bring a bottle home.

“Barbadillo found that through the use of NFC, it really amplified and supported a collection of contact information within the younger demographic they were looking for,” Cummings says. “In addition to generating a ton of PR coverage about this particular campaign, they were able to fill their marketing funnel with a younger demographic of consumers they could reach out to in the future.”

While interactive and smart packaging is an effective means of increasing consumer engagement, it can also be a strong marketing tactic for specific products. For example, 19 Crimes isn’t the only image recognition success story from Treasury Wine Estates. The company has also incorporated the technology into its The Walking Dead Wines, which feature labels that bring scenes from the popular television show to life. Floor explains that the buzz generated from these brands has driven downloads of Treasury Wine Estates’ Living Wine Labels mobile app.

“One of the reasons it has continued to grab people’s attention is because it’s become virally driven,” Floor says. “We’re not doing a lot to promote this outside of our channels.

What’s interesting is that consumers are talking to each other, peer to peer. There is nothing more powerful than getting recommendations from friends and family.”

Although smart and interactive packaging can be used effectively to drive sales and help initiate a purchasing decision, it can also be used to inform consumers about the state of the product within the packaging.

Antonio Williams, VP and director of novel printing technologies at PARC, a research and development company founded by Xerox, points to printed electronics as a way to add value to products throughout the supply chain.

For example, he says a brand could add a temperature tracker built using a printed battery, chip and antenna to track the temperature

of a product throughout the supply chain. This could be used for anything from ice cream to a pharmaceutical that needs to maintain a stable temperature. There are also sensors that can detect certain gases released as food spoils that will communicate freshness to the store or consumer.

Williams also describes Xerox’s printed memory that can be attached to packages to make them “smart consumables.” For example, he says, it could be attached to a refrigerator water filter cartridge to authenticate and prevent counterfeits as well as keep track of how many times it has been used and how much time is left before it needs to be changed.

Williams says smart packaging could even be used to aid a store in the reordering of products. For example, he describes a situation in which a carton of bottles or a smart shelf with a sensor connected to the cloud could reorder more product automatically when it is running low.

Next Steps As the use of interactive and smart packaging grows, package printers and converters need to work with brands to determine the best technology to use. Williams says it’s important to understand the main purpose of the various smart packaging technologies and what the brand’s goals are in using smart packaging.

“There are so many possibilities,” he says. “You need to consider the endto-end experience.”

In an end-to-end experience, both the technology on the package and the software and online solutions need to be considered, Williams explains. This includes how the

By using image recognition and the Living Wine Labels app, Treasury Wine Estates is able to bring its wine labels to life and increase consumer engagement. Image courtesy of Treasury Wine Estates.

technology will connect to relevant content or even how it will connect to the cloud.

Consumer preferences also need to be taken into consideration.

Williams notes some consumers, such as older generations, may not feel comfortable interacting with a product via their smartphone. In these cases, it may make more sense to use an interactive smart label on the actual package, such as a sensor or light and sound emitting technology.

Floor explains that consumers are becoming more “empowered” to dictate their personal retail experiences, making it even more crucial to understand what they’re looking for in interactive and smart packaging.

“Consumers want to shop on their own terms what they want, when they want, how they want it and where,” he says. “For brand owners to embrace that, they have to put the consumer first and understand what they’re looking for.

Smart packaging can provide the content consumers are looking for; how do we help them have a better shopping experience or make informed decisions?”

Not only can interactive and smart packaging benefit the consumer, for printers and converters able to offer brands these solutions, it could command a higher price point and therefore more revenue, Williams says. And, as the technology proliferates, it will become more affordable to produce.

“As the price of the technology becomes more affordable, the technology will move from high value products,” Williams says. “We will see more of it in fast moving consumer goods.”

However, in order for the technology to continue to grow, there is an education component. Cummings explains there are still some changes that need to happen on the consumer side.

“We’re still relatively early in the process,” he says. “The consumer base, and also the brands, are just starting to learn about the technology and there is a certain education process that needs to happen. There is a cultural change

A printed memory label can be attached to pharmaceutical packaging to authenticate the product and prevent counterfeits. Image courtesy of Xerox.

that needs to happen too, where over time as we see more of these smart every day products on shelf, instore, consumers will become more accustomed to tapping on them.”

Consumer and brand education aside, if done correctly, smart and interactive packaging can be an effective means of connecting consumers with a brand, assisting them in making a purchasing decision or it can act as an information source about the product’s state within the packaging. Floor points out that it can be a valuable packaging solution.

“This is an opportunity for a portal to invite consumers into your world,” he says. “If you take that approach, the digitization of the label and putting the consumer first becomes incredibly powerful and everybody wins.”

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ACCA’S MEETING

HELD HELD ON ON 3TH 3TH PROPOSED PROPOSED 2018 2018 AT DOUBLE TREE HILTON – BANGKOK MR. XU XIAOGUANG (Hexing/CPF) as President, ACCA expressed his thanks to all participants. On this meeting we have two new member LCCA (Srilanka) and EFI. They both make a brief introduction of their organization. Tuti suggested that beside making commercial on the website we also would like to make webinar in addition to the corrugated summit. Any players in this industry is welcome to participate in this events for their new technology or any respective solutions.

CHINA I. The economic operation overview of the industry. The industry’s main business income from January to June 2018, the main business income

of national enterprises above designated size in the paper and paperboard container manufacturing industry amounted to a total of 153.977 billion RMB, up 10.39% year on year.

While the main economic benefit indicators in the industry from January to June, the accumulated profits of enterprises above designated size reached 7.94 billion RMB, up 4.90% year on year.

From January to June, the industry’s accumulated profit rate from the main business income was 5.16%, down 0.27% year on year. From January to June, the cumulative loss of the industry was 14.10%, up 0.34% year on year.

The loss of loss-making enterprises was 573 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 28.78%. The inventory of finished products was 7.027 billion RMB, up13.15% year on year. Industry

export delivery value from January to June increase of 7.92%. However, in June, it decreased by 3.69 percentage points from May.

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II. The current characteristics of China’s paper packaging industry development. As a paper packaging industry, faced with a complicated international environment and a harduous new trend of domestic reform, development and stability, we have experienced a high-speed development stage and now have established a considerable industrial scale, becoming an important part of China’s manufacturing industry. The industry as a whole has maintained a healthy and sustainable development momentum.

Corrugated Industry Trend and Challenge 1. Increasing Labor Cost 2. Electricity Problems 3. Environmental Regulations Getting Tougher

1. The paper packaging industry has five characteristics • First the industrial scale has been growing in a sustainable and steady fashion.

• Second, the industrial structure is gradually optimized.

• Third, the ability to adapt to market change is enhancing.

• Fourth, the development path and mode of enterprises have presented diversified • Fifth, the industry made a big stride forward to restructuring as intelligent manufacturing and “Internet plus” have embarked on.

2. Problems • First, overcapacity and low industrial concentration; • Second, weak integration of information and industrialization, and poor productivity.

• Third, due to the impact of imported waste paper, the price of waste paper rose and the price fluctuated greatly.

Fourth, the Sino-US trade war has led to a decline in the packaging of export products.

HONG KONG Hong Kong Corrugated Paper Manufacturers Association (Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area) Corrugated Industry in the GBA • Usage in Guangdong: » Y2017: 21,770,000T of container board produced » Increase of 3.1% year on year » Production volume the largest in China (17.3%) • Over 900 corrugators in GBA Recent Events • China US Trade War • Reminbi Depreciation • Limit OCC imports • Chaotic Market Situations Analysis • China US trade war highly unpredictable and fluctuating • Limit of Import OCC drives Paper Prices up • Slow market demand drives Paper Prices Down • Excess Capacity Creates too much supply => …….. WHO KNOWS?

INDONESIA INDONESIA’S QUARTERLY GDP GROWTH 2015-2018 (ANNUAL % CHANGE) Year 2015 2016

Q1 4,71 4,92

Q2 4,66 5,19

2017

5,01

5,01

2018

5,06

5,27

Q3 4,74 5,01

Q4 5,04 4,94

5,06

5,19

600 600 500 500 400 400 300 300 200 200 100 100 0 0

594 594

585 585

564 564

556 556

545 545

Jan-18 Jan-18

Feb-18 Feb-18

Mar-18 Mar-18

Medium Liner Medium Liner

528 528 485 485

April-July 2018 April-July 2018

Test Liner Test Liner

Prices of Domestic OCC Prices of Domestic OCC 250 250 200 200

214 214

248 248

200 200

150 150

188 188

100 100 50 50 0 0

Jan-18 Jan-18

Feb-18 Feb-18

5,1

5,4 (Forecast) 5,4 (Forecast)

Price Price Trend Trend of of Domestic Domestic Medium Liner & Medium Liner & Test Test Liner Liner 600 600

Full Year 4,9 5,

Mar-18 Mar-18

April-July 2018 April-July 2018

Note: Note: 1. Prices per MT in USD 1.

MT on in USD 2. Prices per based exchange rate 1USD=IDR 13.300, except Apr-July IDR 14.400 2. Price Pricesbased basedon onselling exchange 1USD=IDR 13.300, 14.400 3. pricerate direct from carton boxexcept plants Apr-July to paperIDR mills 3. Price based on selling price direct from carton box plants to paper mills

5,4 (Forecast)

Inflation in Indonesia 3.5% (2016), 4.3% (2017) and 3.5% (F 2018) Industry News / Trends 1. Lighter Grammage • Medium Liner : From 125gsm to 110gsm & 150gsm to 125gsm • Test Liner : From 150gsm to 125gsm 2.

Demand of RDC boxes increases

3.

Papermills still enjoying export to China

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Two papermills are converting the existing paper machines producing fine papers into medium/test liners. Expected to run production end of 2018 with 1000TPD Capacity and Q1/2019 with 1500TPD Capacity.

MALAYSIA Malaysia Q2 GDP Growth Weakest in 1-1/2 Years The Malaysian economy grew 4.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018, following a 5.4 percent expansion in the previous three-month period and missing market consensus of 5.2 percent.

It was the weakest growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2016, as net external demand contributed negatively to GDP growth, while private consumption, investment, and government spending continued to increase at a solid pace.

Malaysia June Inflation Rate at Near 3-1/2 Year Low of 0.8% Malaysia’s consumer price inflation eased to 0.8 percent year-on-year in June of 2018 from 1.8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since February 2015, as prices were lower mainly for food and housing, following the withdrawal of a goods and services tax on June 1.

Corrugated Case Trend • E-commerce packaging market continues its rapid growth bolstered by the presence of e-commerce giants such as Alibaba Group, Amazon and Tencent, driving demand for packaging solution in the Asia Pacific region.

• Advancement of ultra-high speed digital printing technology continues to pose challenges to flexographic printing.

• New Malaysian government reform policies and revelations resulting in uncertainties to the economy.

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New 5-year minimum wages plan from MYR1000 to MYR1500 may add pressure to escalating labour cost.

Fluctuating Malaysian Ringgit against the US Dollar causing volatile paper demand situation.

High waste paper inventory in recent months pressing prices of paper down.

New and upgrading of machineries increasing production capacity.

Uncertainties from impact of ongoing US-China trade war.

SINGAPORE • • • •

Economic outlook Market situation Industry and Segmental Demand Paper price

Positive • Singapore excellent infrastructure will continue to attract/retain high value manufacturing to ride on recovery in USA economy.

• MIT helps to promote Food Industry (ready meal) for export.

• The 2 IR continue to boost good demand in F& B industry.

• Political stable Negative • Government tightens the foreign worker supply further with more increase in foreign worker levy and reduce the number. These will have impact to local SME. • Singapore open economy will suffer if trade war erupts between USA and China Exports of Non-oil Domestic Exports Of in Singapore increased 4.30

percent in July, recovering from an upwardly revised 11.1 percent fall in June of 2018.

Manufacturing Output On a year-on-year basis, Singapore’s manufacturing output increased 7.4% in June 2018. Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output grew 5.9%. On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, manufacturing output increased

3.9% in June 2018. Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output fell 0.6%.

THAILAND Corrugated Carton Industry Thailand H1/2018 & Outlook H2/2018 Thailand’s Economic Situation

Thailand: Industry Situation H1/2018 and Outlook H2/2018

H2/2018

H1/2018

Food & Beverages

Electrical Appliances

Consumer Products

Domestic demand remained stable as new tax affect on beverage industry.

Most produces stimulated market by new products launch and marketing campaigns.

Meanwhile, export continued to grow especially from frozen chicken.

Overall production picked up from 2017, followed by innovative product launched and early summer season. At the same time, export orders remained strong from world economic growth.

Organic growth in domestic demand driven by promotional campaigns and E-Commerce sales channel. Growth of diaper products is forecasted to be at 10-15% per year.

Export situation slightly improved.

Export increase from world economic recovery (+) Food: Export of frozen chicken and canned tuna are the key driver food industry while noodle and snack may dropped due to customer’s health consciousness.

Positive outlook for export market (+) Air conditioner: High export to ASEAN

MNC producers continue to expand capacity in Thailand (+) Skin/Hair care: Improve buying activities in export countries esp.Japan, Philippines.

(-) Beverage: Seasonal low demand during rainy season; producers plan to launch new products.

Challenges: New excise tax adjustment both Alcoholic beverage and Sugar tax.

(-) Washing m/c: Demand remains stable; US market slow down due to Safe guard policy. (+) Multifunction copy m/c: Continued high production to serve export demand.

(-) Diapers and Convenience products: Sales expansion to rural areas and online channel.

Challenges: Indirect effect from US trade policy.

Challenges: Household indebtedness and consumer confidence.

H1/2018: Thai economy in H1/2018 grew by +4.8%, attributed mainly to an acceleration of private consumption expenditure along with external demand and continuous expansion of both private and public investment.

H2/2018: GDP 2018 is forecasted to grow by 4.2-4.7%: Driven mainly by the export due to the acceleration of the world economic growth. A global trade war from US and China may affect Thai exports. Private investment is expected to rapidly increase by growth in export.

Corrugated Industry Challenge • Labor shortage • Price squeeze by Customer…..

Corrugated Trends • Decrease usage of Plastic

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packaging (Especially single use plastic) >>> Positive for paper packaging Add more Automation in production line Brand owner have more concern and growing demand on Circular Economy / sustainable packaging solutions >>> Positive for Paper Packaging

In Conclusion……

• Prepare for packaging regulation (GMP,BRC/ IOP,SEDEX….)

• Prepare workforce for the future • (IT, Mechatronic, Data Scientist …)

• Keep up to date with New Technologies » Material science, Additive manufacturing » R&D among networks

LEVERAGING NEW DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES IN CORRUGATED Andy Yarrow Director, EFI Asia Pacific

EFI is a Technology company based in Silicon Valley that has do various innovations on The last 30 years. EFI has more than 3,500 employees, where 2,000 people are part of R & D. They set aside 15-20% income for R & D. Sales has exceeded US $ 1 billion. This time they focus on transition from Analogue to Digital technology at printing area that has high development.

Market share for printing industries (Billion US $) Packaging 288 Corrugated 116 Flexible 78 Folding Carton 49 Label 45 Material Promotion 127 Publishing 164 Offices etc.

98 Decoration 257 (textile, laminate and ceramic) Trend in the world of packaging 1. New shopping trend (RRP).

2. Retailers start making get better products (no just cheap).

3. Quality improvement for raise price.

4. Personalization like share a Coke etc. Packaging become more smaller because of family also getting smaller (fewer children).

Opportunity in the world of Corrugated Now Corrugated was not just outer packaging or for transportation only, but has begun to have more value, used as a direct box that wrap the product or packaging displayed on the retailer (RRP) that need to be made interesting to attract the buyer.

Indonesia is one of the markets the most developed corrugated together with India and Nigeria. Growth estimated per year will reach 10%.

Based on the added value you can given by a corrugated box if can be

printed more attractive, then EFI estimates Digital Printing is one of the future of development corrugated.

Mentioned advantages of Digital Printing as the following: For the Brand owner • Diversioning / design flexibility.

• Minimize Turnaround times (No. need to wait for plates, ink mixings).

• Digitized back-end integration on online ordering / specific customer systems • Process control.

• Real Press Proof.

• Flexible run lengths.

For Corrugated Plants • Cost reduction on different run lengths (not just short runs).

• Elimination of plate usage.

• Labor set up and change over.

• Ink control (limiting ink waste).

• Storage plate & ink costs.

Ease of Color / Design on high quality graphics • Minimize barriers for enter high quality printing.

• Open opportunities for greater profit EFI’s Vision of Opportunity • Make a higher margin on short runs for any size customers wants.

• Switch directly from job to job.

• Enlarge your customer base.

• Adjustment of real-time messages with full speed.

• Faster time reaction on market and brand needs.

• Efficient product design and maximum flexibility.

• Connected workflow for improvement of efficiency and better profit.

DS Smith helps Stoffels Tomato Farm Achieve More Efficient Self-service, Greater Convenience & Improved Hygiene on the Shop Floor In 20 years, Stoffels Tomato Farm in Rijkevorsel has grown into one of the most modern tomato farms in Belgium. The company not only harvests colourful and tasty tomatoes, but also receives praise for the unique character of the crop and the innovative way in which the assortment is marketed.

In 2016, Stoffels received the Innovation Award at Fruit Logistica in Berlin for Automato, their latest invention. According to Petra StoffelsVeldman, co-owner of the successful family business, the Automato is the result of good common sense and a keen eye for trends in the retail landscape. “Years ago we noticed that consumers were looking for more selfservice in the supermarket, and since then a lot has changed in this area. Now you can select your own sweets, and fruit juices can often be fresh-pressed in the store. Other notable trends include the growing interest in healthy food and ‘the rise of the vending machines’ - all of this lead us to the idea for the Automato.”

Hygiene on the shop floor The Automato has been specially developed for cherry tomatoes and is extremely easy to use. The Automato is based on the Pick & Mix principle: you can determine how many cherry tomatoes you buy and from which colour. One twist of the Automato wheel causes six tomatoes to fall into a cup (and, therefore, not on the ground!). The dispenser consists of several units, each containing its

own colour of cherry tomatoes.

“The choice is yours,” says Stoffels.

“And this all happens in a hygienic manner. The tomatoes in the Automato are packed in a special Toma’box, so no one touches them with their fingers. Unfortunately, this is often not the case with other fresh produce. At Stoffels, however, we have very strict food safety requirements and with the Automato we are now also setting the standard for this on the shop floor.

Simple refilling in the store Refilling the Automato is simple and hygienic. “You simply change the Toma’box dispenser”, says Stoffels.

“These can also be taken home by the consumer in its entirety and placed as a home dispenser in the kitchen or on the table. Tomatoes as tasty, healthy snacks are quickly gaining in popularity, even for children.”

Successful thanks to DS Smith’s PackRight Centre The packaging of the tomatoes was vital to get the Automato practical and working. Stoffels

continues, “We spoke to a number of packaging strategists and DS Smith was the best, especially in terms of the decisive thinking power of DS Smith’s packaging experts. In collaboration with their PackRight Centre, our team of product developers created this handy dispenser, which refills the tomatoes in the Automato, and also looks great at home on the countertop.”

Jan Vandewalle, Manager of DS Smith’s PackRight Centre, is also enthusiastic about the collaboration with Stoffels, “This is an example of a project where the full insight of the supply chain and thus the expertise of our packaging designers is shown to their full advantage. “The dual function of the Toma’Box was the challenge here: it had to fit well into the Automato, but at the same time had to have a totally different function if taken home and used by the consumer.

Very technical functions must be combined with ease of use for the final consumer alongside an aesthetic product presentation.

DS Smith Impact Centre In the Impact Centre customers can learn how to judge their packaging’s performance at each stage of the supply cycle, right up to the moment of truth, when the shopper decides which product to purchase.

At an Impact Centre DS Smith create practical environments to explore what the right packaging can achieve, whether in store, at the moment of truth with shoppers, or at all stages of packing, storage and distribution.

An Impact Centre is NOT a showroom! It’s a place where you explore best packaging practice, take inspiration from elsewhere and apply lessons to every touch point.

It’s a place where you can look, touch, feel and see, so that ideas become clear and alive and through workshops tailored to your interests, DS Smith Packaging Strategists will help you challenge your thinking and perceptions,

to see how much more you could achieve with your packaging : • Adapt to fast moving retail changes, such as growth in convenience and discount formats, or the very different dynamic of e-retail • Match changing trends in consumer behaviour • Reduce costs in packing, warehousing and distribution, to generate margin, profit and opportunity for new contracts • Recognise how you can participate in the renewable system of corrugated packaging, with its leading performance in recycling • Manage risk in your supply chain, and plan for the future

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DS SMITH BRINGS ART TO LIFE TO MARK 70 YEARS OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER

We are really proud to be able to support Jaguar Land Rover with the creation of the Defenders for the Arts Trail. Each one has been carefully designed and individually decorated, and we had the privilege of producing our own version of the Defender, which channels our brand and business Peter Foot, Marketing and Innovation Director, Heavy Duty Division, DS Smith UK.

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DS Smith

t he UK’s leading packaging strategist and FTSE 100 company supported Land Rover’s 70th anniversary celebrations by creating ten quarter-sized Defender installations for the automotive company’s first ever Arts Trail in Solihull.Taking place last weekend, the unique Defender Arts Trail was one of the key features of LR Fest, which attracted thousands of people to Solihull, where millions of Land Rovers have driven off the production line in the last seven decades.

The Defenders were placed to help footfall flow around the different activities. The trail bought art to life in the town centre, with DS Smith’s PowerPly triple wall, heavy duty board models complete with the outline of the vehicles and their accessories acting as the canvas for the artwork.

The bespoke Defender models all had a unique design and story to tell, and the list of ‘artists’ included humanitarian partners what3words, British Red Cross, local organisations and Land Rover Ambassadors. Land Rover Design, based in Gaydon, created their installation to represent their personal stories and the affection for the Defender as an iconic member of the Land Rover family.

DS Smith completed the trail by designing a Defender, which represents its marketleading international packaging business.

It was created by the company’s PackRight design team at Hinckley, Leicestershire, which is responsible for supplying sustainable packaging to Jaguar Land Rover.Thanks to the robust design and materials, all ten Defenders survived the festival and will now embark on a journey across the Jaguar Land Rover UK sites.

ETERNA LEAD EDGE FEEDER

DIECUTTING SECTION

Allows consistent and precise feeding of wide range corrugated board with various board quality.

Unique polyurethane wheel surface with grid lifter and air cushion ensures smooth feeding of wrap boards with consistency and register accuracy.

Front gauge position back and forth adjustable to accommodate variation in gripper margin according to the job specification. Fine vacuum suction adjustment through invertor adapts to wide range of stock thickness from F flute to double wall.

Safety door and diechase safety locking system to ensure safe operation. Complete lost sheet control throughout the entire machine.

Centerline system compatible to Centerline II for quick change over and short set up time. Air cushion underneath the cutting plate for easy cutting plate floating in and out.

STRIPPING SECTION

DELIVERY SECTION

Heavy duty double action stripping system to ensure positive stripping.

Centerline system compatible to Centerline II for quick stripping die set up. Motorized upper frame suspending hoister. Quick lock stripping pins used for quick set up of simple stripping work.

Front, back and side joggers to ensure neat stacking.

Non-stop delivery ensures continous productivity. Batch counter output.

Packaging Solution

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A reliable system which give you excellent returns of investment

Robotic Arm

Key Features: • ABB IRB660 state of art robotic arm • Fast-short cycle time • Easy to integrate with several stitching or FFG • Better palletizing • Automatic adjustment for different speeds • Highly intelligent and easy to operate • Increase in production speeds • Easy and safe to install

Fully Automatic PE T6 Tying Machine

Key Features: • High saving in using PP tape • High efficiency and reliability performance • Easy, safe to operate • Easy to maintain • Fast-short cycle time • Easy to integrate with semi or fully automatic FFG and stitching machines

Fuma Duke Intelligent Thermal System Future Options QDM online quality control system ■ ■ ■ ■

Automatic online recording Perform optimal production parameters Update of manual fine tuning Auto refresh and saving of optimal production parameters

Product Quality Control System

Online moisture control system ■ ■

Heat balance control system Moisture balance control system

Constant High Precision Boiler Control High Efficiency Closed Backwater System Intelligent Thermal Control System Ultimate Thermal Control for Corrugated

Fuma Duke Intelligent Thermal Control System

SMS C300 is a modified tapioca starch product, applied in a corrugated board adhesive formulations.

SMS C300 is suitable for use on single facer and double backer

Easily Dissolved character as peak viscosity during dissolution is low

for all types of corrugated board and glue kitchen Stable Viscosity gives a more consistent operate on the machine and a better board quality Good Water Retention which leads to better bonding strength Less Consumption Less Consumption of glue due to better distribution allowing good bond strength with less glue.

Packaging Solution

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R A N I M 19 E S L 0 A 2 W N JAD TAHU

● PAPERWORLD WORLDWIDE 26-29 Januari, Frankfurt, Jerman ● FRUIT LOGISTICA 2019 06-08 Februari, Berlin, Jerman ● FOOD PACK ASIA BANGKOK 2019 13-16 Februari , Bangkok, Thailand ● FESPA-ASIA PRINT EXPO 2019 21-23 Februari, Bangkok, Thailand ● SINO-PACK 2019 04-06 Maret, Guangzhou, Cina ● CCE INTERNATIONAL 2019 12-14 Maret, Munich Trade Fair Center, Jerman ● E-PACK EUROPE 2019 26-27 Maret, Berlin, Jermany ● WORLD OF DIGITAL PRINT 2019 04-06 April, JIExpo, Jakarta ● CHINA PACKAGING CONTAINER EXPO 2019 08-10 April, SNIEC-Shanghai, Cina ● SINOCORRUGATED 2019 08-11 April, SNIEC-Shanghai, Cina ● AICC/CCCA TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE 2019 24-25 April, Ontario, Kanada ● FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO 2019 14-17 Mei, Munich, Jerman ● ICCA/WCO GLOBAL SUMMIT 2019 20-23 Mei, Florida, USA ● CHINAPLAS 2019 21-24 Mei, Guangzhou, Cina ● PROPAK ASIA 2019 12-15 Juni , BiTEC, Thailand ● EASTPACK SURABAYA ALLPACK 2019 20-23 Juni, Grand City Convention And Exhibition, Surabaya ● INDIACORR EXPO 2019 05-07 September, India Expo Center, India ● PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2019 18-21 September, BiTEC, Thailand ● LABELEXPO EUROPE 2019 24-27 September, Brussels Expo, Belgia ● FEFCO TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2019 9-11 Oktober, Geneva, Switzerland ● TAPPI-CORREXPO 2019 14 - 16 Oktober, Colorado, USA ● PAPERWORLD CHINA 2019 22-24 November, Taiping Finance Tower-Shanghai, Cina ● LABELEXPO ASIA 2019 03-06 Desember, SNIEC-Shanghai, Cina

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