Irish Packaging and Print Directory 2020 by Retail News

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2 Sector Overview

David Little, Chair of the Irish Packaging Society, examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Ireland’s packaging industry, from the supply chain to the potential impact increased online sales could have on the packaging of tomorrow.

6 Circular Economy

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Tony Hitchin, General Manager of Pro Carton, talks us through the association of European Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers’ latest initiatives to support the industry and encourage consumers, young and old, to be more environmentally friendly.

18 Corrugated Board & Boxes

Limerick Packaging has thrived and grown thanks to its unrivalled commitment to meeting the needs of its customers and by delivering ‘On Time, Everytime’.

20 Aluminium Foil

Patrick Altenstrasser, Communications Manager of the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), reports on the latest trends and innovations in aluminium foil.

24 Flexible Packaging

A recent study by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), shows that flexible packaging is a more effective route to resource efficiency and reducing carbon footprint than using rigid packaging formats or focusing entirely on recycling.

26 Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa has risen to the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and proved itself a critical supplier and a valuable corporate citizen, writes Conor Timmons, Regional General Manager, Smurfit Kappa Corrugated, Ireland.

28 Glass

Glass Futures, a UK organisation, has become the funding vehicle for the necessary bridge in technology between glass manufacturing now and in the low carbon future, aiming to be the global hub for both innovation and training for the glass industry.

30 Packaging Machinery

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32 Packaging Design

We examine 11 of the top packaging design trends for 2020, which push the boundaries of the design form, from function to aesthetics.

42 Automated Packaging Solutions

Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd, in business since 2007, supplies, installs and after-sales services a comprehensive range of end-of-line packaging, materials handling and industrial washing equipment to the Irish marketplace.

44 Food & Plastic

An open meeting hosted by the FSAI provided a platform for experts to debate the use of plastic packaging in the food sector and the changing attitudes towards plastic use.

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46 Technology

Stora Enso, a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper globally, believe that technology is the answer to making operations such as packaging ‘greener’ for retail companies.

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Sector Overview

New realities, the impacts and challenges David Little, Chair of the Irish Packaging Society, examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Ireland’s packaging industry, from the supply chain to the potential impact increased online sales could have on the packaging of tomorrow.

hat a strange few months this has been for all of us. A real challenge to how we do business, a harsh judgement on our customer mix and a clear ruling on who and what is really important in our personal and business lives. For context, I am writing this article at the start of the opening up… the beginning of Phase 2, which will hopefully go well and at least allow the island of Ireland to get back to some level of normality over the next number of months. It has been a strange time. Some sectors and people have never worked harder, like those great people on the frontline. Many other sectors have had their businesses totally wiped out, at least in the short term. These companies face real challenges to get up and running: bringing in and paying for new stock, getting back their staff and making ends meet, with the impact of social distancing adding cost, or undermining revenue opportunities. While any number of these sectors deserve

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comment, I am going to look at the general issues and the impacts on the broader packaging sector in this article. In general, the packaging sector worked well through the Covid crisis, particularly where they supplied food and pharma sectors and therefore qualified for exemptions and were able to continue working, even if with a reduced work force. This, of course, wasn’t without difficulty, as engineering service support and supply chains were affected. Not to mention distancing issues at work and the possibility of being short-staffed with people out sick, ill or in isolation. While some food packaging flexible film and other providers were up a bit, the general result was that most packaging companies, although busy, were down 20% or more on last year. The benefit of less travel and sales expenses helped to offset things a little, but it has been a very challenging period for all. For instance, printing ink supply was starting to have issues with the increased usage of ethanol and n-propanol by other

sectors. I know of a number of machine installations that were late or on hold due to the inability of engineers to travel or some that have been delivered but stayed wrapped, as they cannot get Chinese engineers and trainers to travel and install. As a result of Covid, many new capital equipment investment programmes are on hold until things become clearer, or are pushed out to next year.

Re-examining your supply chain I think companies should consider where they are sourcing from, as they have now seen the impact of very long supply chains, not to mention the carbon footprint of these supply chains. As Europeans, I think we should support European manufacturers. As things stand, we are passing more and more of our business (commodity and equipment) to Asia. As we have now seen, this comes with risk, and can have a sizeable impact. Aside from the risk, we need to ask ourselves do we want a Europe that has

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Working from home Working from home was a new challenge. Many liked it. There could be an impact on commercial property in the centre of Dublin, for instance, with companies like Twitter and Facebook saying they will keep it up, to a large extent. Perhaps this will encourage the banks to move away from property, as the ubiquitous quick gain and look to entrepreneurship and manufacturing as the way forward for investment and growth in Ireland. I think home-working can work well, if you have space at home, but being perched on the couch or sitting at the dining room table for ever more is not ideal. In this recent scenario, it was particularly difficult, with partners and kids also at home, all looking for their own space, WiFi and computer access. In a more normalised scenario of full-time

home-working, I believe it would not be easy to build loyalty and team spirit at a distance. If not handled well, it could become a benefit, primarily to the employers (akin to zero-hours contracts), where the employee has increased pressure and workload, with little benefit or sense of belonging. I heard of a number of stories, where some people found it (save the commute), actually more stressful, with endless numbers of Zoom / Skype / Teams calls, or long meetings, where they were only needed for a small portion of it, leaving them little time for their normal work to be done. To succeed, it does need a well-considered, hand-off approach and will not suit certain management styles and some employees.

The impact on recycling As we were all at home and couldn’t go out or eat out, this impacted on the recycling sector in a big way. Normally the vast bulk of their collections are from a small number of large commercial operations (hotel, restaurants, factories etc.), but as a result of Covid, they had the reverse of this, only collecting from households, but with an increased volume and very little on the commercial collection side. You can imagine this completely changed the volume and profile of the

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We need to ask ourselves do we want a Europe that has a weaker and weaker manufacturing sector? I don’t want a European industry of just shipping companies and supply chain warehouses. I think we need to wake up and look at the bigger picture, of future employment, economic growth and supply chain confidence.

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a weaker and weaker manufacturing sector? Should we endlessly chase the cheapest price? If Europe gets weaker, someone is getting stronger. Do we really want the balance of power to shift further? The Asian economies are bigger and stronger now than they have ever been and will have their own local markets to supply going forward. Growing prosperity will drive up their prices, but at that point, maybe Europe will be too far gone to start manufacturing competitively again. I know of a company in China that has 38 B1 6 colour Litho printing presses in a row, printing cartons for the export market. I challenge you to find a European company with anything close to this many machines on one site. I don’t want a European industry of just shipping companies and supply chain warehouses. I think we need to wake up and look at the bigger picture, of future employment, economic growth and supply chain confidence.

Corrugated packaging continues to rise in demand as one of the key packaging substrates, essential for product distribution: outers, SRP’s, displays, trays and of course E-commerce.

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If large numbers of people are buying their weekly food shopping online, it could start to impact on the design and substrates used in these FMCG product packs.

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waste, adding cost at every stage. An interesting outcome of Covid is that it has highlighted one of the key functions and benefits of packaging, protecting the product. We have now seen many historically loose food items being bagged or wrapped, like fresh breads, pastries, coffee stirrers etc., and will probably see a drive back to portion packs, rather than large size dispensers, when the foodservice sector gets back up and running. Even the encouraged use of reusable coffee cups has been slowed by coffee shops, as they understandably do not wish to handle them. This outcome unfortunately goes against the ethos of reducing unnecessary packaging and may complicate the planned single-use plastics legislation, due next year. It will be interesting to see how this will be handled and if the legislation needs to

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be changed or postponed. Supermarkets, brand owners and their suppliers (including packaging companies) have all done a pretty impressive job over this period, taking care of their staff and customers, while trying to handle increased sales, keeping the shelves full and maintaining their supply chain. This has not been easy with the pressures of staff shortages, increased stress levels and all with hit-and-miss raw material supply.

Display/POS graphics The display / POS graphics sector has assisted these retail stores and workplaces, with all sorts of signage, floor graphics, screens and barriers. Just as well, as their traditional area of Point of Sales stands and displays have been hit hard during these times. I imagine we will see fewer of these type of POS marketing campaigns for the next while and those that do happen will be expected to last longer, giving a real challenge to the agencies to build stronger brand stories and to traditional print companies to cope with falling volumes. Corrugated packaging continues to rise in demand, as one of the key packaging substrates, essential for product distribution: outers, SRP’s, displays, trays and of course E-commerce.

The potential affects of stronger online sales E-tailers like Amazon and Alibaba and of course E-commerce sites have been the big winners from Covid. Speaking to my local postman, he said it was like Christmas volume every day during the crisis. This gives you an idea of the increase and scale of online shopping, for everything from groceries to tins of paint. Courier companies quote a similar story and were barely able to handle volumes, requiring additional staff to handle swamped sorting facilities. This all begs the question: what will people do afterwards? Will they go back to the high street, or do they find online so convenient that the trend will continue? There could be big repercussions to this in terms of employment, retail property, waste collections, packaging volumes, couriers, and even packaging design. A further shift from the supermarket shelf to online will challenge brand identity. If large numbers of people are buying their

The challenge for Ireland’s packaging industry is to react to this new reality and to see opportunities, to maybe diversify or change our message, or frame it better, to suit our customers and the way they are changing.

weekly food shopping online, it could start to impact on the design and substrates used in these FMCG product packs. While web-sites will continue to show the photo image of the branded product, shape and colour, does the delivered pack still need to represent the brand visually / physically in the traditional way? Could the product pack be plainer, with a basic print or cheaper substrate to suit a new shorter supply chain, or maybe the use of refillable packs could increase for this online business. There could actually be some positive sustainability arguments made in favour of this, but will most people go back to the traditional model and what percentage won’t? This is the big question. These are going to be interesting times and the sooner we get a vaccine the better. I know many pharma companies and universities are working on it, but apparently without good antibodies being generated in the body, it is very difficult to develop a vaccine.

Training the packaging technologists of tomorrow Speaking of universities, if students can’t return to campus, they too will be faced with difficulties, as a lot of their revenue comes from on-campus sources, such

as accommodation, parking, foodservice, etc. They are being challenged to find new ways to deliver content, manage students learning at a distance and find new revenue streams. From my recent experience with online workshops and this year’s Diploma in Packaging Technology, which moved partially online, teaching and marking papers from open-book exams is different and takes a little getting used to, but is possible. We have all been challenged to react to this new reality and to see opportunities, to maybe diversify or change our message, or frame it better, to suit our customers and the way they are changing. Good luck. Stay safe.

About the author David Little is Managing Director of Leonard Little & Associates Ltd (Est. 1976), a packaging trainer, packaging consultant and machinery agent for the corrugated sector. David has over 30 years’ experience in the packaging industry. David is a Print Technologist (DIT) and a Packaging Technologist (IOP). He is Chair of the Irish Packaging Society, a member of the UK Packaging Society board, Head Trainer IOM3 (Packaging) and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

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EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan powers ahead

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ustainability is no longer just a buzz word or a side issue. Greta Thunberg’s incredible journey has taken climate change to the front pages of newspapers all over the world. Indeed, it is the millennial generation who are driving the sustainability agenda forward and insisting that it stays top of mind with politicians and law makers. As millennials’ spending power grows, their power increases and companies and brands have to adapt to the new customer reality. The EU has been moving towards a Circular Economy for some time now, however, and March 2020 saw the European Commission adopting a new Circular Economy Action Plan, one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth. With measures along the entire life cycle of products, the new Action Plan aims to make our economy fit for a green future, strengthen our competitiveness while protecting the environment, and give new rights to consumers. Building on the work done since 2015, the new Plan focuses on the design and production for a circular economy, with the aim to ensure that the resources used are kept in the EU economy for as long as possible. It also has potentially significant repercussions for the packaging industry in Europe, as the Commission’s aim is to make all packaging placed on the EU market reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. “To achieve climate-neutrality by 2050, to preserve our natural environment, and to strengthen our economic competitiveness, requires a fully circular economy,” said Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, at the launch of the Action Plan. “Today, our economy is still mostly linear, with only 12% of secondary materials and resources being brought back into the economy. Many products break down too easily, cannot be reused, repaired or recycled, or are made for single use only. There is a huge potential to be exploited both for businesses and consumers.” He described the plan as a way to “transform the way products are made and empower consumers to make sustainable choices for their own benefit and that of the environment.” Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius, said: “We only have one planet earth, and

yet by 2050 we will be consuming as if we had three. The new plan will make circularity the mainstream in our lives and speed up the green transition of our economy. We offer decisive action to change the top of the sustainability chain – product design. Future-oriented actions will create business and job opportunities, give new rights to European consumers, harness innovation and digitalisation and, just like nature, make sure that nothing is wasted.” The transition towards a circular economy is already underway, the Commission insists, with “frontrunner businesses, consumers and public authorities in Europe embracing this sustainable model”. The 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan presents measures to: • Make sustainable products the norm in the EU: The Commission will propose legislation on Sustainable Product Policy, to ensure that products placed on the EU market are designed to last longer, are easier to reuse, repair and recycle, and incorporate as much as possible recycled material instead of primary raw material. Single-use will be restricted, premature obsolescence tackled and the destruction of unsold durable goods banned. • Empower consumers: Consumers will have access to reliable information on issues such as the reparability and durability of products to help them make environmentally

sustainable choices. Consumers will benefit from a true ‘Right to Repair’. • Focus on the sectors that use the most resources and where the potential for circularity is high: The Commission will launch concrete actions on electronics and ICT, batteries & vehicles, plastics, textiles, construction & buildings, food and packaging. With regard to packaging, there will be new mandatory requirements on what is allowed on the EU market, including the reduction of (over)packaging. When it comes to food, there is a new legislative initiative on reuse to substitute single-use packaging, tableware and cutlery by reusable products in the foodservice sector. Plastics will have new mandatory requirements for recycled content and special attention on microplastics as well as biobased and biodegradable plastics. • Ensure less waste: The focus will be on avoiding waste altogether and transforming it into high-quality secondary resources that benefit from a well-functioning market for secondary raw materials. The Commission will explore setting an EU-wide, harmonised model for the separate collection of waste and labelling. The Action Plan also puts forward a series of actions to minimise EU exports of waste and tackle illegal shipments.

At a glance The new Action Plan announces initiatives for the entire life cycle of products, from

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Circular Economy The new EU Circular Economy Action Plan focuses on the design and production for a circular economy, with the aim to ensure that the resources used are kept in the EU economy for as long as possible.

establishing sustainability principles. The new rules will in particular address the need to improve product durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability, addressing the presence of hazardous chemicals in products and increasing the recycled content in products. It will also aim at restricting single-use and countering premature obsolescence. Introducing a ban on the destruction of unsold durable goods will also be part of the measures. The Commission will launch a European Circular Dataspace to mobilise the potential of digitalisation of product information, introducing for example digital product passports.

What does the Plan propose for Packaging?

design and manufacturing to consumption, repair, reuse, recycling, and bringing resources back into the economy. It introduces legislative and non-legislative measures and targets areas where action at the EU level brings added value. The Action Plan is at the core of the European Green Deal, the EU roadmap towards climate-neutrality, presented by the von der Leyen Commission on December 11, 2019, which sets an ambitious roadmap towards a climateneutral circular economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. A circular economy reduces pressure on natural resources, and is a precondition for achieving the climate-neutrality target by 2050 and halting biodiversity loss. Half of total greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of biodiversity loss and water stress come from resource extraction and processing. The aim of the Action Plan is to reduce the EU’s consumption footprint and double its circular material use rate in the coming decade, while boosting economic growth. This will be done in full cooperation with stakeholders and business. Applying ambitious circular economy measures in Europe can increase EU’s GDP by an additional 0.5% by 2030 and create around 700,000 new jobs. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

At present, many products break down too quickly, cannot be reused, repaired or recycled, or can only be used once. This linear pattern of production and consumption (“take-make-use-dispose”) does not give producers an incentive to make more sustainable products. The Sustainable Product Policy Framework aims to change this situation with actions to make green products become the norm. The rules will also aim to reward manufacturers of products based on their sustainability performance and link high performance levels to incentives. A new Sustainable Product Policy Framework includes three main building blocks – actions on product design, on empowering consumers and on more sustainable production processes.

Design The Commission will launch a sustainable product legislative initiative. This initiative will have at its core a proposal to widen the Ecodesign Directive beyond energy-related products. The approach is to make the Ecodesign framework applicable to the broadest possible range of products and make it deliver on circularity. As part of this legislative initiative, and, where appropriate, through other instruments, the Commission will consider

The amount of materials used for packaging is continuously growing and in 2017 packaging waste in Europe reached 173kg per inhabitant, its highest level ever. The Commission will propose measures to ensure that the increase in the generation of packaging waste is reversed as a matter of priority, including by setting targets and other waste prevention measures. The Commission’s aim is to make all packaging placed on the EU market reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. The Commission will propose to reinforce the mandatory essential requirements for all packaging placed on the EU market.

What does the Plan propose for Plastics? The Action Plan builds on the 2018 Plastics strategy, focusing on increasing recycled plastic content. Mandatory requirements on recycled content will be suggested in areas such as packaging, construction materials and vehicles. The Action Plan addresses also challenges related to microplastics and sourcing and use of bio-based and biodegradable plastics. On microplastics, the Commission will restrict the intentional adding of microplastics. It will also work on their unintentional release, further developing and harmonising measurement methods, pursuing labelling, certification and regulatory measures, and consider measures to increase the capture of microplastics in wastewater.

What does the Plan propose for Food? An estimated 20% of the total food

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produced is lost or wasted in the EU. The Commission will propose a target on food waste reduction as part of the EU Farm-toFork Strategy. That Strategy will address the entire food value chain to ensure the sustainability of the sector – strengthening efforts to tackle climate change, protect the environment and preserve biodiversity. The Commission will launch analytical work to determine the scope of a legislative initiative on reuse to replace single-use food packaging, tableware and cutlery by reusable products in food services.

The Commission will continue modernising EU waste laws. Rules on waste shipments facilitating recycling or re-use within the EU will be reviewed. This will also aim to restrict exports of waste that cause negative environmental and health impacts in third countries by focusing on countries of destination, problematic waste streams and operations. The Commission will also consider how to help citizens to sort their waste though an EU-wide harmonised model for separate collection of waste and labelling.

What measures are foreseen on waste?

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Preventing waste from being created in the first place is key. Once waste has been created, it needs to be transformed into high-quality resources. The Commission will put forward waste reduction targets for more complex streams, and enhance the implementation of the recently adopted requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, amongst other actions.

The Action Plan proposes the launch of a Global Circular Economy Alliance to explore the definition of a ‘Safe Operating Space’, kick-starting a discussion on a possible international agreement on the management of natural resources. The Commission will lead efforts at the international level to reach a global agreement on plastics, and promote the uptake of the EU’s circular economy

approach on plastics. The EU will continue to advocate for the circular economy in its free-trade agreements, its bilateral, regional and multilateral policy dialogues and its international and multilateral environmental agreements – for example via Circular Economy Missions to partner countries. The Commission will step up cooperation with other regions, such as Africa. In 2021, the Commission will update the existing monitoring framework with indicators related to the current action plan and reflecting the interlinkages between circularity, climate neutrality and the zero pollution ambition. Indicators on resource use, including our consumption and material footprints will also be further developed. The Commission will also reinforce the monitoring of circular economy national plans and other national circular economy measures, including under the efforts to refocus the European Semester process towards integrating a stronger sustainability dimension.

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Circular Economy

Circular Plastics Alliance gathers momentum

Over 100 public and private partners have signed the declaration of the Circular Plastics Alliance.

A significant step towards making plastics produce and use plastics,” noted First Executive Vice-President for the European more circular to avoid plastic littering in the Vice-President Frans Green Deal, Frans Timmermans. environment was taken on September 20, Timmermans, responsible for sustainable 2019, when more than 100 public and private development. “By efficiently recycling partners covering the whole plastics value plastics, we will clean up the planet and chain signed the declaration of the fight climate change, by substituting fossil Circular Plastics Alliance, which promotes fuels with plastic waste in the production voluntary actions for a well-functioning EU cycle.” market in recycled plastics. Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska, The declaration sets out how the alliance responsible for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and will reach the target of 10 million tonnes of recycled plastic used to SMEs, said: “We have the opportunity to make our industry a make new products every year in Europe, by 2025. This target was world leader in recycled plastics. We should fully seize it to protect set by the European Commission in its 2018 Plastics Strategy, as the environment, to create new jobs in this sector and remain part of its efforts to boost plastics recycling in Europe. competitive.” The declaration, signed by small and medium businesses, large corporations, business associations, standardisers, research The declaration of the Alliance will remain open for new organisations, and local and national authorities, endorses the 10 signatories to join on the Commission’s website, in particular public million tonnes target and calls for a shift to zero plastic waste in authorities from across Europe. nature and zero landfilling. It sets out concrete actions to reach the Business associations and companies are also encouraged target, including: to submit voluntary pledges to use or produce more recycled • improving the design of plastic products to make them more plastics, if they have not yet done so. Interested parties may email this address for further information: recyclable and integrate more recycled plastics; GROW-ENV-RPLASTICS-PLEDGE@ec.europa.eu • identifying untapped potential for more plastic waste collection, The Circular Plastics Alliance was launched by the European sorting and recycling across the EU, as well as the investment Commission on December 11, 2018, with the aim of working on five gaps; priority topics: • Collection and sorting of plastic waste; • building a Research & Development agenda for circular plastics; • Product design for recycling; • establishing a transparent and reliable monitoring system to • Recycled plastic content in products; track all flows of plastic waste in the EU. • R&D and investments, including chemical recycling; • Monitoring of recycled plastics sold in the EU. “I welcome the industry’s commitments to rethink the way we IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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CARTONBOARD

The role of cartonboard in the new normal

he Coronavirus pandemic represented one of the biggest challenges the packaging industry has ever faced. Responding to unprecedented levels of demand, it was incredible to be part of the carton and cartonboard industry’s response. Remaining fully operational - despite lockdowns, travel restrictions and threatened raw material shortages - to provide sufficient packaging and ensure the safe supply of food, pharmaceutical and hygiene products was no mean feat. There is no doubt that the agility, dedication and flexibility of the industry’s people played a vital role in minimising disruption during the initial phase of the pandemic, and for that packaging professionals, along with other key workers, deserve huge praise. In addition to working at full capacity, the industry stepped up to design and manufacture folding carton face shields to protect medical professionals against

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Covid-19. Pro Carton is a recognised supporter of the Fiber Shield programme, an international coalition of leading paperboard packaging companies and supply chain partners, which donated more than two million paperboard-based face shields to key workers.

Pro Carton is a recognised supporter of the Fiber Shield programme, which donated more than two million paperboard-based face shields to key workers.

Meanwhile, we have supported parents and children by providing some fun activities, whilst using the opportunity to highlight the benefits of cartonboard as a packaging material to the next generation of consumers. Our home-schooling initiative – EduCarton – provides a variety of printable activities for younger children, such as ‘colour by numbers’ worksheets and cartonboard cut outs that children can then play with.

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Pro Carton has kept its portfolio of popular Award Schemes open for 2020: the European Carton Excellence Awards, the Young Designers Award and the new Student Video Award

Confiserie Reber won the Sustainability Award for their Advent Calendar with Innovative Carton Inlay.

The EduCarton resources are themed around our ‘Carton Campaigners’: five cartoon characters that illustrate the 5Rs of Responsibility. The cartoon heroes were created to explain the five crucial actions that we believe will help us achieve a circular economy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew and Replace. As part of a consumer awareness campaign to highlight the eco-friendly benefits of paper-based carton packaging, we launched a series of animated videos featuring the five characters. Ricki Recycle demonstrated that increasing our recycling rates is a viable solution to the climate emergency. With 85% of paper and cartonboard packaging in Europe being recycled, the story explains the importance of recycling, in an easy to understand format for children. The video has been a huge success, with 500,000 views on Facebook! In Reneé Renew’s adventure, she explains that trees are a sustainable resource, and that by using renewable packaging and planting more trees, carbon emissions will reduce. The United Nations (UN) says “the climate that makes our planet habitable” comes from nature, and we hope to amplify this message to consumers, ensuring that they understand the cartonboard industry’s role in helping to maintain sustainably managed forests.

Above and Below: ProCarton launched a home-schooling initiative, EduCarton, providing a variety of printable activities for younger children, themed around the ‘Carton Campaigners’.

All our videos can be found on the Pro Carton YouTube channel. To bolster the learning opportunities even further, we adapted our TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) programme so that it could be taught at home as well as in the classroom. It helps parents across Europe teach their children about the environment in a fun way throughout the year. The initiative aims to educate children about sustainability, renewability, and how European forests provide wood for making paper and packaging materials, before showing them how to plant a tree sapling (or a cutting or seeds) inside a biodegradable carton and then into the ground. The support materials are available in eight languages for parents to download for free. We hope this hands-on, experiential activity will inspire our next generation of shoppers.

Award schemes remain open Though there is no doubt the world has drastically changed around us, we believe now more than ever that we must continue to recognise and celebrate the amazing creativity, technical excellence, and exceptional innovation within the cartonboard industry. Despite the many challenges that the pandemic has thrown up, we decided to keep our portfolio of popular Award Schemes open for 2020: the European Carton Excellence Awards, the Young Designers Award and the new Student Video Award, despite the fact that schools and universities suspended in-person activities and shifted to online classes. Both of our student competitions can be worked on from home so made for ideal projects in these extraordinary times. Last year, we received over 450 entries for the Young Designers Award from 70

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universities based in 24 different countries. The Young Designers Award challenges students to create an innovative cartonboard design, whether they are in lockdown or back in the classroom.

Some of the winning designs from the Young Designers Awards 2019: this year’s award challenges students to create an innovative cartonboard design, whether they are in lockdown or back in the classroom.

Early in 2020, we were excited to launch a brand-new award scheme aimed primarily at marketing, media, business and film students in Europe. The Student Video Award invites students to create a short promotional video about the advantages of cartons and cartonboard, with €5,000 going to the winning entry! Encouraged to ‘think outside the box’, the mentally stimulating challenge aims to both inform the student community of the environmental benefits of cartonboard, while also promoting the use of sustainable materials in packaging to the wider public. The longstanding European Carton Excellence Awards, now in their 24th year, sees partners from all levels of the supply chain submit their most creative and successful ideas on both virgin fibre and recycled fibre cartonboard. In addition to the main awards, entrants have the opportunity to win two special awards: the Save the Planet Award for the best carton that has replaced or reduced a less sustainable material, and the Innovation Award for the most innovative carton or material. Finally, we have launched a campaign to have the word ‘cartonboard’ recognised in the English dictionary. In a survey of over 1,000 UK consumers, it was found that 85% of those surveyed would choose a product packaged in cartonboard over plastic, yet the term remains in the English language wilderness. We believe it deserves a place in the dictionary because there are important properties that distinguish it from ‘cardboard’ – a more general term – and indeed corrugated cardboard, which is generally used for transport packaging.

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With Charing Cross Library in London as our backdrop, we unveiled a larger-than-life five feet tall dictionary made entirely of the recyclable, biodegradable and renewable packaging material. The giant dictionary was made by the designers at Graphic Packaging, using material provided by Stora Enso, and the open ‘pages’ featured the definition of cartonboard which we would like to see included in the modern lexicon. We hope to share good news on its inclusion in the not too distant future.

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Celebrating innovation with 2019 Awards

ast year, Printpark’s Gabrini In Love EDT, created using cartonboard from Metsä Board, was crowned as the Carton of the Year. With entries too close to call, the decision was made to give the Innovation Award to two winners: Cardbox Packaging Wolfsberg and Stora Enso for their Cuckoo Ice Cream packaging, as well as Alzamora Carton Packaging and BillerudKorsnäs for their LatCub multipack drinks holder. Van Genechten Packaging and Stora Enso scooped the Save the Planet award with BalloonGrip, an ingenious, recyclable, and biodegradable replacement for plastic balloon holders. For the first time in the award’s history, winners were distinguished by their use of both recycled fibre cartonboard and virgin fibre cartonboard. Graphic Packaging International won the virgin fibre category for Food and Drink with its Bonne Maman Compotée, using BillerudKorsnäs cartonboard, whilst GraphicsLeader Packaging secured the top spot in the recycled category with its Tuna Pack made with Mayr-Melnhof Karton board. PAWI Packaging and Mayr-Melnhof

Karton’s Sonett won the recycled category for General Products for the detergent dispenser made entirely from cartonboard, which helps consumers to ensure they use exactly the right amount of washing powder. Eye-catching hexagonal design impressed the judges in the virgin fibre category, with K + D named as winner for its Curodont Repair Fluoride pack, using Metsä Board cartonboard. Despite the recent challenges, the carton industry is in a strong place to continue to grow as it is the material for today and tomorrow being renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.

PAWI Packaging and Mayr-Melnhof Karton’s Sonett won the recycled category for General Products for the detergent dispenser made entirely from cartonboard.

GraphicsLeader Packaging secured the top spot in the recycled category for Food & Drink with its Tuna Pack made with Mayr-Melnhof Karton board.

K + D’s eye-catching hexagonal design impressed the judges in the virgin fibre category, with its Curodont Repair Fluoride pack, using Metsä Board cartonboard.

Left: Graphic Packaging International won the virgin fibre category for Food and Drink with its Bonne Maman Compotée, using BillerudKorsnäs cartonboard. Below Left: Printpark’s Gabrini In Love EDT, created using cartonboard from Metsä Board, was crowned as the Carton of the Year in 2019. Below Right: Van Genechten Packaging and Stora Enso scooped the 2019 Save the Planet award with BalloonGrip, an ingenious, recyclable, and biodegradable replacement for plastic balloon holders.

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Corrugated Board & Boxes

We make the most extraordinary ordinary thing in the world,

the cardboard box Limerick Packaging has thrived and grown thanks to its unrivalled commitment to meeting the needs of its customers and by delivering ‘On Time, Everytime’.

ith what other packaging product can you take 230 grams of material, make a board and a box out of it that can hold, protect, inform, store and safely ship a product around the world and will resist a load of 500kgs? That can only be corrugated board and corrugated boxes. It is the classic case of the whole being much stronger than the sum of its parts. In much the same way, Limerick Packaging punches well above its weight by outshining its competition from the viewpoint of package design, very competitive pricing, quality to the very highest standards and all delivered, “on time everytime”. “This has been the secret of our growth over the 18-year history of the company, by being totally customer focused and by being dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations,” said Sales Director, Mike Boland. “It is central to everything we do, that our customer comes first”, Mike explained, “and nothing is allowed to

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divert us from our goal of delivering ‘on time, everytime’.”

Extensive Product List Limerick Packaging can offer clients a comprehensive product portfolio, including: 1. Corrugated Boxes (RSC, Die-Cut, Sheets, Pads, Divs. etc); 2. Litho Printed Cartons and Litho- Laminated Outers; 3. Shelf-Ready/Retail-Ready Packs; 4. High Quality Post Printed and Pre- Printed Corrugated Boxes; 5. Solid Board Leak-Proof Bases and Lids; 6. Industrial Polyethylene Bags, Sleeves and Sheets; 7. Protective Foams (EPE,EPU, EPS, EPP); 8. Foam/Corrugated Composite Packs; 9. Bubble-Wrap, Rolls and Bubble Bags; 10. Pallet Edge-guards; 11. Packaging Assembly Machinery; 12. Pallet Wrap/Strapping/Strapping Accessories/Tapes;

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Dedicated To Its Customers

Shelf Ready/Retail Ready Packaging

Growing Customer Base Set up in June 2002, Limerick Packaging has grown to a considerable size and the

and once again set new standards for customer service.”

“Our company now boasts a large array of products, as can be seen from the list provided, but the one we are most proud of is our speciality in Shelf Ready/Retail Ready packaging, which we can provide in standard flexo print, high quality post-print flexo or litho printed and laminated,” the Sales Director stressed.

Limerick Packaging has experienced considerable growth in Shelf Ready/Retail Ready packs and also in Litho-Laminated Corrugated packs, due to their ability to follow market trends, their ability to design effective solutions for their customers at very competitive prices and their ability to assist their customers to get products innovatively packed to market in a timely fashion. Walking through their factory, you cannot help notice the purposeful approach each member of staff has in everything they do. You also notice a steely determination in everyone to get everything right so that the company can succeed, grow and prosper. But the one thing that stands out above all is the focus on their customers’ needs, made obvious by the ultra large screens throughout the factory, tracking each order’s progress and put there to ensure all orders are delivered when they are required. Mike Boland also pointed to the fact that it is company policy to operate its own delivery fleet, as this provides the flexibility necessary to meet all customer needs on a daily basis.

staff are very proud to count among their many customers some of the biggest names in the food industry and medical /pharmaceutical sectors. Once they get to fully understand their customers’ business, they stock product to Purchase Order and deliver daily or weekly as required. “With our famous ‘stock and serve’ model, the customer can call product off today before noon and we will deliver tomorrow, anywhere in Ireland,” boasted Mike Boland. “We are certified to ISO9001:2015 and FSC and we operate to ISO14001 and BRC/IOP,” Boland said, but the Sales Director is keen to point out that they always endeavour to improve their already stellar customer service. “We are never happy and we are always striving to improve our performance and to create the ultimate customer experience. We are close but we are not there yet,” he smiled. “And when we reach our goal, we will push on

Their commitment to meeting and exceeding customers’ needs has been a crucial ingredient in Limerick Packaging’s success, with many of the customers who were there 18 years ago still utilising the company for their packaging needs. “We have rewarded these customers with state-of-the-art design and problem solving skills, trouble-free trading, competitive pricing and quality products delivered ‘On Time Everytime’,” Managing Director, Connie Ryan explained. “We will continue to dedicate ourselves to our customers as we hope that many more fine customers will join in and be part of our success story.”

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Aluminium Foil

Alufoil stands the test of time Patrick Altenstrasser, Communications Manager of the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), reports on the latest trends and innovations in aluminium foil.

or a material with so many modern applications, it is hard to believe that this year marks aluminium foilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 110th anniversary. The first rolling mill opened in 1910 and was soon followed by the first ever alufoil wrap for chocolate. The material has never really looked back and has a record of some spectacular achievements. Today, aluminium foil is still being used across an enormous spectrum of end

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uses, protecting and preserving food and beverages; decorating wine, beer and spirit bottles; enabling new dosing and dispensing for pharmaceuticals; and offering luxury goods a dimension of quality and style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all through innovative packaging. The resilience of aluminium foil as a primary packaging material has been amply demonstrated in the recent economic headwinds, seen in both Europe and other markets globally. Despite less deliveries of its products in 2019, particularly in domestic markets, the European aluminium foil sector saw this drop limited, in terms of total tonnage delivered, to just one percent, compared with the record levels of production achieved in 2018. While European deliveries declined marginally, exports from the European zone put in a much more robust performance. Destocking ahead of the long Christmas and New Year holidays and continued sluggish demand probably accounted for sharper drops in both home and overseas markets at the end of 2019. Given the continuing trade dispute between China and the USA, little growth in demand in Europe and now the disruption to global trade caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a continuing drop in exports and use for technical applications

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is anticipated and may continue for some time. However, the increase in demand for packaged food domestically is certainly having a positive effect, offsetting somewhat the decline in exports. Throughout the past year, the industry drove forward an agenda focused on environmental responsibility, very much connected with the resource efficiency and sustainability of aluminium foil. The increasing influence of legislation and regulation within European economies continues to drive change, sustainable innovation and significantly greater recycling. To highlight these factors, EAFA undertook a campaign reinforcing the key attributes of aluminium foil.

responsibility, every aspect of aluminium foil was scrutinised by the judges. The issues of sustainability and resource efficiency remain a very high priority for packaging material suppliers, even taking into account the recent emphasis on hygiene and protection caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. EAFA, organiser of the competition, was not surprised to receive multiple entries in the Resource Efficiency category, where two winners were awarded. At the same time, it was very encouraging to see exciting and original marketing applications and clever products addressing very real, current consumer needs, taking well deserved awards.

Alufoil’s ‘Key Messages’ campaign

Consumer Convenience

The ‘Key Messages’ campaign asked the question ‘Why is aluminium foil great for packaging?’ A cleverly designed infographic gives an emphatic answer. The graphic covers the three main benefits of aluminium foil in packaging: as a highly effective material with unique properties; great resource efficiency; and its contribution to a circular economy. Each of these themes is highlighted clearly, in words and pictures, stressing the key elements of this narrative. Aluminium foil’s unique physical properties and barrier performances are shown, working together in its varied formats and applications. Next, its lightweight advantages, while maintaining a high barrier performance, are demonstrated. These save both material and energy resources, while at the same time helping to reduce food waste. Lastly, the need for proper collection is highlighted, as are the many industry initiatives to improve its recycling, so that we can recover as much aluminium material as possible. The infographic, which can be downloaded from EAFA’s website, comes in a simple one-page format and can be used for internal information in workplaces, or as an educational tool.

The EasyDoseLid from Constantia Flexibles won the Consumer Convenience award: it’s a lidding system, designed for solid consumer food products stored in liquids, such as mozzarella cheese, pickled cheese, pickles and olives, which become easily separable from the liquid thanks to this novel pouring system. A double layer of aluminium and a coextruded plastic, with special laser cutting, enables the liquid to be poured out before the solid content is dispensed.

Consumer Convenience • Constantia Flexibles: EasyDoseLid by Constantia Flexibles

Marketing + Design • Guala Closures Group: Savin Prestige Resource Efficiency • Amcor: ASI aluminium for coffee capsules • i2r Packaging Solutions: 12r Ultra Technical Innovation • Constantia Flexibles: 3D sidewall- embossing for Alufoilcontainer

Innovative use of Aluminium Foil • Contital: Aluminium Plates • Wipf: Gasbag for E-Active Body Control

Marketing & Design Guala Closures received the Marketing & Design award for its Savin Prestige range of aluminium screwcap closures. The concept consists of combining a closure made with an aluminium shell, together with a top insert made of a different material, such as wood or fabric, to enhance its aesthetics and create original and eclectic combinations. The concept can be applied to standard aluminium

Below: The EasyDoseLid from Constantia Flexibles, winner in the Consumer Convenience category.

Alufoil Trophy As well as showcasing the best in innovation, the Alufoil Trophy 2020 once again demonstrated the wide range of applications and uses to which this truly flexible material, in every sense, can be successfully applied. From the purely marketing to purely engineering, and including outstanding environmental IRISH PACKAGING&&PRINT PRINT IRISH PACKAGING

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Above: The Marketing & Design award went to Guala Closures for its Savin Prestige range of aluminium screwcap closures, which combine an aluminium closures shell with a top insert of a different material.

Below: Amcor took the Resource Efficiency award for an ASI aluminium coffee capsule which will be marketed by Nespresso.

closures for wine and spirits and allows the creation of a personal style or customisation of the closure.

Resource Efficiency A joint development with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) organisation, Nespresso and selected mining corporations won Amcor the Resource Efficiency award for an ASI aluminium coffee capsule, which will be marketed by Nespresso. The capsule uses ASI certified aluminium to improve the sustainability position of both product and brand. The initiative creates a chain of custody, as the whole process needs to be certified and can set a

Ultra, an innovative, smooth-wall aluminium foil container from i2r Packaging Solutions, took home a Resource Efficiency award.

standard for the whole industry. i2r Packaging Solutions also took home a Resource Efficiency award for its Ultra, an innovative, smooth-wall aluminium foil container, intended for packaging high quality ‘ready to cook’ convenience products, including red meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, barbeque food and desserts. Key design features were applied to add a significant amount of additional structural strength and an overall reduction in pack weight.

Technical Innovation Constantia Flexibles won a second award, this time in the Technical Innovation category, for its novel 3D sidewall embossing technology. This, as well as offering both optic and haptic differentiation. Forming is achieved in a single step, in-line process, during vertical deep drawing. This required the development of special tool parts, as well as modifications to the sidewall angles of the containers.

Innovative Use of Aluminium Foil

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Contital won the Innovative Use of Aluminium Foil award for the introduction of a range of recyclable ‘aluminium plates’ as a credible and economic alternative to disposable dining plates which are non-recyclable.

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Constantia Flexibles won the Technical Innovation award for its novel 3D sidewall embossing technology, which enables the introduction of branding or messages on smaller aluminium foil portion packs without having to print.

The patented product range has been developed with specific technical characteristics to ensure strength despite the low thickness and to withstand the stress of transportation, sealing and storage, as well as heating and freezing.

Alufoil Trophy Wipf received the Alufoil Trophy for its work to develop a totally new suspension

system, with its aluminium foil Gasbag for E-Active Body Control technology for Mercedes Benz’s latest GLE model. The system, which incorporates the gasbag, influences the lift and yaw of the car body when cornering, accelerating and braking. The gasbag features a layer of high-density aluminium foil and several layers of various polyamide films. The aluminium assures very high impermeability to gas, while preserving mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability in hydraulic fluid.

About EAFA The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) is the main trade association, specifically representing companies engaged in the rolling and rewinding of aluminium foil and the manufacturing of semi-rigid alufoil containers and household foil in Europe. With its more than 40 members, the organisation represents the total aluminium foil rolling market in Europe. For more information, visit www.alufoil.org. sector is resilient and its place as a primary packaging material is assured. Its ability to adapt to new demands means it is at the forefront of environmental and sustainable innovation, resource efficiency and circular economic developments. It has stood the test of time and, being fully recyclable it is more relevant today than ever before.

2020 and beyond

Left: Contital won the Innovative Use of Aluminium Foil award for its range of recyclable ‘aluminium plates’.

The current disruption to all trade, both domestic and international, means how the market for aluminium foil will look in the next 12 months is somewhat difficult to predict. But the European foil rolling

Below: The 2020 Alufoil Trophy went to Wipf for its work to develop a totally new suspension system, with its aluminium foil Gasbag for E-Active Body Control technology, for Mercedes Benz’s latest GLE model.

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Flexible Packaging

Preventing packaging waste, reducing global warming A recent study reveals the benefits of flexible packaging when it comes to reducing carbon footprint and maximising resource efficiency.

recently updated and extended study by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (ifeu), commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), has underlined the original study’s findings, showing clearly that flexible packaging is a more effective route to resource efficiency and reducing carbon footprint than using rigid packaging formats or focusing entirely on recycling. The study uses a scenario in which all non-flexible packaging (i.e. rigid packaging) for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) are substituted by flexible packaging wherever possible. As carbonated drinks cannot be packed this way, for the purpose of the study, theoretical substitution excluded all beverages (as a conservative approach).

Reducing primary packaging waste It showed that, by substituting all rigid packaging of non-beverage FMCGs at the EU level, the amount of primary packaging waste could be reduced by 21 million tonnes per year. This means a 70% reduction of the total amount of nonbeverage FMCG primary packaging in the EU, highlighting the huge packaging waste prevention potential of flexible packaging. Even more striking are the consequences on the environment. By using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach, the study shows that such a theoretical substitution would decrease total Global Warming Potential (GWP) of all European nonbeverage FMCG primary packaging by 33%, even if it is assumed, for the purpose of the demonstration, that no material recycling processes for flexible packaging would take place. The opposite scenario – the substitution IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

The study simulated extreme scenarios related to global warming (Source: FPE).

in the EU of all flexible packaging used for non-beverage FMCG by rigid packaging formats – would increase total GWP of the primary packaging by about 30%, the study shows. This is despite the much higher actual recycling rates of rigid packaging. Indeed, even if the recycling rate of rigid packaging was raised to 100%, this theoretical substitution would still lead to 14% higher GWP, it says. In addition to GWP, the environmental impact of Abiotic Depletion, which refers to the use of non-renewable resources, and Use of Water have also been assessed using the LCA approach. The study shows very similar results in the same order of magnitude for all three impact categories.

A focus on prevention The report’s authors conclude that for packaging, the focus should not be on recyclability only but also and foremost on prevention. This can be achieved by a higher use of flexible packaging, which would lead not only to less primary

The study examined the potential reduction of primary packaging waste in the EU by using flexible packaging (Source: FPE).

packaging waste, they claim, but also to lower carbon footprint and use of resources. Conversely, a focus only on recyclability and achieving recycling targets might lead to the substitution of flexible packaging solutions by more easily recyclable rigid packaging. This approach would clearly be detrimental for climate change and resource efficiency, according to the report, besides running counter to the objective enshrined in the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive to prevent the production of packaging waste. About FPE Flexible Packaging Europe’s (FPE) members manufacture all types of flexible packaging. FPE comprises more than 80 small and medium sized companies, as well as the major European producers of flexible packaging for all materials. These companies cover more than 85% of the European flexible packaging turnover. Also, six national flexible packaging associations are members of FPE, ensuring consistency between national and European activities and lobbying. For more information, visit www.flexpack-europe.org.

Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa stands tall in response to Covid-19 As the number one producer of Kraftliner and Recycled Containerboard in Europe, Smurfit Kappa is at the forefront of sustainability.

he whole world is currently navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic and we are definitely experiencing extraordinary times. As a result, we have faced and managed a series of life changing requirements on a day to day basis. Smurfit Kappa is seen as a critical supplier and has risen to the challenges for our people, our business, our customers and the community at large. Smurfit Kappa Group is headquartered in Dublin, with operations in Ireland since 1934. There are 10 sites with 800 employees on the island of Ireland, consisting of two integrated plants based in Dublin and Lurgan, four Solution Plants in Cork, Galway, Arklow and Belfast, SK Display based in Dublin, News Press in Kells, Security Printing in Wicklow and EDCO in Dublin. In the recent Smurfit Kappa Covid-19 Pulse Survey, with over 20,000 IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

participants giving their feedback, the results communicated that Smurfit Kappa is taking the Covid-19 pandemic very seriously, with 93% identifying that we are communicating clear policies and guidelines, while 95% of our colleagues acknowledge that we established new ways of working, enabling us to meet the needs of internal and external customers.

Sustainability and profitability As a vital cog in the supply chain, this is a testament to all our employees and management, showing great commitment to supporting our customers’ expectations, ensuring the supply chain remains both robust and intact through these challenging times. Smurfit Kappa continues to grow as we offer our customers not only packaging solutions, but sustainable, innovative and informative solutions for

their packaging challenges. As businesses come to grips with the ongoing consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers are recognising the far-reaching impacts their choices may have on their communities, SMEs and the environment. In the face of this uncertainty, leading businesses, whether industry incumbent, challenger brand or disrupter, are moving from global conversation to corporate action. In their focus to remain relevant, it has never been more important for companies to strike the right balance between sustainability and profitability. In Smurfit Kappa’s recently published ‘Balancing Sustainability and Profitability Survey’, research supported just that, with 83% of businesses describing sustainability as a business opportunity to be exploited, while 72% state that it is a lasting trend. From the raging fires in the Amazon

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and Australia, with record heatwaves and widespread flooding, to empty cities, clean streets and clear skylines, we are reminded that climate change is one of the defining challenges of our times. Businesses and consumers alike cannot ignore it any longer. As Arco Berkenbosch, Vice President of Innovation and Development, Smurfit Kappa, explains, “Now, more than ever, the sustainability agenda is driven by consumers.” In light of the global pandemic, this shift has become even more prominent, with a continuous cycle at the heart of our processes, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, while finding innovative and value enhancing paper solutions for businesses. As the number one producer of Kraftliner and Recycled Containerboard in Europe, Smurfit Kappa is at the forefront of sustainability.

Supporting communities Supporting local charities and communities across Ireland and further afield where we are privileged to

operate, is a core commitment of Smurfit Kappa and is why at the start of the Coivid-19 pandemic Smurfit Kappa Group were swift to donate €1.5 million across European Charities, with €50,000 donated to Alone and the Simon Community in Ireland. Pieta House was chosen at the start of 2020 as the Smurfit Kappa Ireland Charity of the Year to collaborate with and support. Now more than ever, people are in need of the support of organisations such as Pieta house, which provides free counselling to those with mental health problems and those bereaved by suicide, which is why in recent weeks Smurfit Kappa Ireland donated €5,000 to the charity, along with supporting the ‘Darkness Into Light Campaign’, which saw many of our employees participate on the day. Aside from supporting charities on a national level, the kindness and generosity locally at each of our plants is to be commended. Local charities such as the Craigavon Area Food Bank, Feed the Heroes in Dublin, That’s Life Arts programme in Galway to Whelton’s Centra in Cork, to name a few, have all received a commitment to do whatever we can to

help those within our communities that need it most. In these challenging times we have seen the very best of our people and I am very proud to be leading such a committed workforce.

Future While we can hopefully start to see light at the end of the Covid tunnel, we all still have a vital part to play before we get there. At Smurfit Kappa, we can support and help our customers to find the right balance between innovation, sustainability and profitability.

Supporting local charities and communities across Ireland and further afield is a core commitment of Smurfit Kappa.

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UK centre of excellence aims to go global

lass products have a vital role to play in our sustainable future, but all too often glass manufacturing is singled out as a carbon intensive

industry. Glass Futures, a UK organisation, has become the funding vehicle for the necessary bridge in technology between glass manufacturing now and in the low carbon future. With a board made up of key figures from industry and universities, Glass Futures connects the glass industry and academia to create an industry cluster to ensure increased productivity and sustainability in the sector. This not-for-profit company was created to allow the evolution of a centre of excellence in glass comprising R&D, innovation, technology incubation and implementation, training and up-skilling.

Central to this proposition is a demonstration- scale glass making facility of 30 tonnes per day capacity. This will provide a very realistic intermediate scale glass facility with a highly flexible configuration to accommodate the needs of float and container making from batch to product. A split fore-hearth design will provide for both IS equipment to fashion containers and scope for a tin-bath to float a continuous ribbon.

The global view of glass The global market for conventional glass manufacture in windows, automotive glass, containers and fibre is relatively stable. The market for specialist glasses for instrumentation, ICT, medical and defence applications is growing significantly. These

Glass Facts

Glass touches every aspect of our daily lives. It is one of the few truly “green” substances. It is made from natural materials in abundant supply and can be recycled back to, more or less, its natural state with little or no loss of quality, strength and functionality. Glass is consumers’ packaging material of choice for cosmetics, wines, beers, spirits and some food products. In Europe (including Switzerland and Turkey) there are almost 50,000 people involved in glass manufacture.

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The UK’s Glass Futures organisation aims to be the global hub for both innovation and training for the glass industry.

growing markets demand a research-led facility connected to a production unit that can bridge the gap between fundamental research at academic level and practical implementation at a manufacturing level. Glass Futures will bridge this capability to satisfy global demand in all related markets. The plan is to expand the project internationally, with the Glass Futures core facility acting as the global hub for both R&D/ Innovation and training/learning and development. From this core facility, other global manufacturing sites, with the size and staffing capability, will be sought to become functioning “spokes” with niche specialty function that augments the developing model to build a global network centred on the core hub.

Driving changes in technology “The very essence of Glass Futures is to drive changes in technology and to be the ‘go to’ place for this provision,” according to its mission statement. This is based on the premise of driving investment in glass research and development to new levels, as the organisation argues that glass will provide many solutions to future societal problems in the built environment, transport, communications, aerospace, defence, medical and science. For more information, see www.glass-futures.org.

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Packaging Machinery

Craigavon-based JMC Packaging has been growing across Ireland and the UK for almost three decades thanks to its wide range of packaging machinery and service that is second to none, according to company founder Jim Cullen, who explains what sets the firm apart and what’s next for the business.

JMC Packaging: A DEDICATED SERVICE TEAM

ver the last three decades, brothers Jim and Mark Cullen have grown their machinery and packaging business, JMC Packaging Ltd, reaching out across a variety of sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Indeed, since Jim and Mark set up shop 26 years ago, JMC Packaging has grown into a business which works with some of Ireland’s largest food firms and boasts a turnover in excess of £20 million. The business, which has its main base in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, is now one of Ireland’s leading distributors of both machinery and packaging materials and is investing in both its operations and people, as it expands its reach into new markets. Since its early days of fruit and vegetable distribution, the company has developed and expanded considerably, working across a range of diverse and burgeoning sectors, from meat and fish to pharma and many other industries. In 2008, the firm took on a majority shareholding in GSH Holdings Ltd in England, a move which allowed the company to offer services across a much wider swathe of business throughout the UK and Ireland.

Catering for a wide range of machinery needs JMC Packaging provides its customers with a wide range of machinery needs, along with the packaging material suited to its requirements. That includes a range of tray-sealing equipment, trays and lidding films, shrink-wrap machines and shrink film, flow-wrap machinery and films, label printing and application, as IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Jason Govender, Operations Manager, JMC Packaging, pictured with the company’s brand new £250,000 flexible film slitting line.

well as weighing and filling solutions. In the last few years, JMC has strengthened its relationship with long-standing customers and industry giants. Its impressive client list includes such well-known firms as Moy Park, Keelings, Total Produce and convenience food brand, Mash Direct. One of the business’ key strengths is its ability to not only find the right packaging solution for customers, but its hands-on approach, as well as boasting local servicing, right on the doorstep of many of its customers. “We are responsible for all the machinery we sell to our customers across all sectors, including meat, pharma, pet food and sweets, and fruit and veg, to name a few,” Jim explains. “We have installed machinery in firms such as Mackle Pet Foods, Coughlan’s Bakery, East Coast Bakehouse,

Shannonvale Foods, Cartamundi Ireland and others. But we don’t stop there; with our dedicated service team, we also service the machinery, post installation.” The company’s spare parts and servicing department deals with everything from maintaining the machinery, ensuring it performs at its highest capability, along with providing training for companies, and general maintenance.

Why customers return to JMC Jim is extremely proud of the fact that 75% of JMC’s business comes from return customers, another sign of its outstanding service, attention to detail and ability to sustain long-term relationships with companies from across the UK and Ireland.

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JMC is the agent for tray-sealing and skin-packaging machines from Proseal across the entire island of Ireland, along with Ilapak flow-wrapping equipment (part of the IMA group), as well as numerous other machinery and material suppliers. JMC has grown to a team of around 30 staff at its main Craigavon site, with similar numbers at its operation in England. The business has been located at its current site at Seagoe Industrial Estate for the last six years, but Jim reveals the company has also taken on another site in the area to expand further still. JMC has continued to grow organically every year by working closely with both strategic supply partners and customers, helping to forge long term relationships with both.

Recyclable and compostable packaging As markets and demands change, JMC is making a bigger move towards recyclable and compostable packaging, as firms, from SMEs to multinationals, increasingly see the importance of ‘greener’ packaging and their contribution in combating climate change. “This market is growing yearon-year we are putting a strong focus on listening to what our customers’ needs are and being able to supply products that are kinder to the environment,” Jim notes. For Jim and the rest of his team, it’s about a customer being able to pick up the phone and receiving expert advice and immediate service. “It has been a very good year for all of us here, and business is continuing to increase,” Jim explains. Part of that is looking at new suppliers from across Europe and Asia, helping to bring more new products at competitive prices to its customers.

New flexible film slitting line The company has recently invested Stg£250,000 in a new flexible film slitting line that allows JMC to convert various films from master reel format with the facility to macro punch if required. These films include Polypropylene and various lidding films, including printed and plain, as well as other flexible films. This is an area which is seeing a major spike in demand as businesses, especially those selling fresh food, such as bakeries, begin to use more packaging products, in a bid to ensure that fresh food

JMC is the agent for tray-sealing and skin-packaging machines from Proseal across the entire island of Ireland.

products are hygienically packed and remain contamination free amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “We purchase materials in bulk, which allows us to be more responsive to our customers’ needs with our slitting machine; if they require something specific in a short time frame, we can respond immediately, whilst remaining competitive,” Jim explains. “This gives us a better edge. We are a growing business and employing more and more people. Even with the virus, we are performing well as a business, especially in certain sectors such as food.” And for Jim, the ongoing success of the firm has been down to a strong team effort, with some employees having worked for the company for close to 23 years. “As for looking ahead, JMC have a positive outlook towards further expansion and opportunities,” Jim concludes, “alongside our own natural organic JMC Packaging works with some of growth across the UK Ireland’s largest food firms and boasts a turnover in excess of £20 million. and Ireland.” IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Above left: Raisins with an attitude for those with a ferocious appetite.

1. Packaging that tells a story

Above right: Lull Mattress is only sold online, so branding relies on the website and packaging only. Each box tells a story with its variations of lion/ tiger illustrations: “it’s a jungle out there – get some sleep.”

3. Retro-futurism

Right: The Memory Foam Pet Bed from Kopeks tells a story that pet owners want to hear.

7. Natural & earthy pastels

Far right: Causebox: each box has a custom design that tells the brand’s story and also connects to what’s inside.

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2. Metamorphoses

4. Blurry colour splotches and blurred images 5. Maximalism and heavily detailed packaging 6. Ecologically aware packaging 8. Neatly structured layouts

9. New constructive forms for traditional products 10. Holographic effects on black background

11. Transparent packaging that allows colour to shine through

HAT’s DRIVING DESIGN IN 2020?

xciting trends in colour, illustration, form and other design elements are coming together to create unexpected product packaging that helps brands break through the clutter of competition that exists in 2020. We are seeing some of the most unique and innovative packaging trends in recent memory, and if brands and designers want to succeed, they will need to understand those trends and how to bring them to life.

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We examine 11 of the top packaging design trends for 2020, which push the boundaries of the design form, from function to aesthetics.

1. PACKAGING THAT TELLS A STORY In 2020, brands need more than well-designed packaging to make an impact. If they really want to connect with their customers, they’ll need to take their packaging to the next level, using it to tell their brand story. While it’s important for all brands to leverage the storytelling packaging trend, it’s particularly important for products that are sold primarily online. Because eCommerce products don’t have the luxury of being seen and touched in real life, they need to leverage everything they have available to tell their brand story and build a connection with their audience, and that starts with their packaging. “In recent conversations with our partners, we’ve learned that packaging should tell a story as you unbox,” says Will Krispin, Director of Strategic

Development at 99designs. “They also mentioned the importance of packaging in the world of e-Commerce. Online, packaging has to carry more weight due to the lack of a store-front experience.” The continuing rise of subscription boxes will also play into the storytelling packaging trend in 2020. Branded packaging is especially important for subscription boxes, where the box itself becomes the only representation of the brand, since the contents feature other brands and products. In 2020, expect brands to take a more comprehensive approach to their packaging design and to use their packaging as an opportunity to tell their brand story, communicate their key messaging and build a deeper connection with their ideal customers. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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2. Metamorphoses Consumers in 2020 are being overwhelmed with options, and with so many brands and products out there, it will be even more challenging for brands to create something unique and meaningful that resonates with their customers. That’s why artful designs that show fascinating ideas like “metamorphoses” are poised to be one of the biggest packaging trends in 2020, according to designer Mila Katagarova. Think of metamorphoses as design where there’s more than meets the eye. It’s where one design element goes through

a transformation (or, more accurately, a metamorphosis) into another. This optical illusion not only adds visual interest to packaging, but it also draws in consumers who want to see the intricate details of the full picture, which can help brands differentiate themselves from the competition, jump off the shelf and grab their customers’ attention with a deeper meaning. In 2020, expect brands to embrace this more artistic, avant garde packaging trend as a way to stand out from the crowd and create something new and different. Metamorphosis: the optical illusion draws in consumers.

Below: Brands are expected to embrace a more artistic, avant garde packaging trend as a way to stand out from the crowd.

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Butcha Kombucha makes dynamic use of a blurry label.

The use of blurry colour splotches gives packaging a cool and edgy feel, such as these wine bottles.

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3. Retro-futurism Retro-futurism might seem like an oxymoron. But the truth is, retro and futuristic design can work well together, invoking both feelings of nostalgia (retro) and anticipation (futurism). 2020 will see package designers using the current gradient trend as a jumping-off point for creating packaging that pairs both futuristic and retro design elements to create remarkable designs that will appeal to a wide variety of consumers.

Above: Bright neon colours and gradients help to add a retro-futurism vibe to brands.

Expect plenty of neon colours, bold gradients, and retro design touches (like minimalist logos and retro-inspired typography) to come together in unique, unexpected, and on-trend ways. “Bright neon colours and gradients have been around for a good couple of years now and are still trending,” says designer goopanic. “They will shift more to the packaging territory to add a retro-futurism vibe to brands.”

Dankies’ Sour Kush Candies really stand-out on-shelf.

Right: The retro-futuristic wine label for California’s Disorderly Conduct.

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4. Blurry colour splotches and blurred images Retro-futurism isn’t the only 2020 packaging design trend to emerge from the still-popular gradient trend. “A great trend in gradients is the use of spotted gradients, multi gradients and blurs,” says designer Obacht. The use of blurry colour splotches gives packaging a cool and edgy feel. This trend will take gradients to the next level, blurring the edges to create a more abstract look that will feel cutting-edge and design-forward in 2020. Also, expect designers to apply a blur to images, creating an abstract gradient effect that goes beyond colour, and will draw consumers in as they try to make out the image behind the blur.

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The increased consumer focus on buying products from eco-friendly brands should see a flood of companies outside the more traditional, organic space start to embrace earth-inspired colour palettes.

5. Maximalism and heavily detailed packaging Minimalism will always have a place in package design. But as many experts have been predicting an economic downturn in 2020, even before the Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, more consumers will be looking towards a sense of opulence, luxury and extravagance in their products, which is why maximalism in packaging design is poised to be all the rage in the upcoming year. “As the world economy enters a slower pace, one of the trends in packaging design I see emerging is more luxurious, more attention-grabbing, with more intense, richer colours; ‘heavier’ designs, full of details and beautiful graphics that mark the quality of the product,” explains

designer Agi Amri. “People have always wanted a piece of luxury and beauty in their lives, and this notion gets even stronger as the times get harder.” 2020 is not going to be the year to keep it simple with package design. As consumers look for more of a high-end experience with their products (which is especially important when the economy may prevent other sorts of high-end experiences, like luxury vacations), more brands will start experimenting with a package design style that communicates a luxury experience and focuses on beautiful details. Expect more intricate and detailed designs; richer, deeper colour palettes; and a more prominent use of pattern. Left: The trend towards Maximalism will bring more intricate and detailed designs; richer, deeper colour palettes; and a more prominent use of pattern.

Below: Some brands will start experimenting with a package design style that communicates a luxury experience and focuses on beautiful details.

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6. Ecologically aware packaging Climate change has officially become a crisis, so one of the most important packaging design trends of 2020, without a doubt, sees brands taking a more eco-friendly approach to packaging. “As we dive deeper into the climate crisis, one of the biggest challenges for designers and clients in the next years, even decades, will be to find ecological,

plastic-free packaging alternatives to current materials,” explains designer, Obacht. Expect more brands to start exploring using more eco-friendly materials in their packaging, moving towards packaging that’s easily recyclable, minimising the amount of materials necessary for their packaging design, or even forgoing packaging altogether (like Lush’s Shampoo Bars, which allow

consumers to get the hair cleansing they need, minus the plastic bottle packaging). Obacht predicts this will push designers to think outside of the box and adjust their design style to suit this new packaging trend: “It will test us to come up with new ideas to design on rather flat coloured surfaces, like a typical cardboard package, and make us find out how to create a striking design on biodegradable packaging.”

7. Natural & earthy pastels As mentioned in the previous trend, taking a more ecological approach to packaging is going to be one of the biggest packaging trends in 2020. But expect the earth-inspired trend to extend past just materials, and directly into the colours brands choose to incorporate into their brand colour palettes. “The past few years were dominated by bright pastel colours and shiny glossy, even pastel metallic gradients. In 2020, however, brands are looking for more subtle and earthy tones for their IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

products,” says Obacht. “This is found especially in the organic food and beauty industry; all sorts of low saturated greens, blues and browns are trendy in this sector.” While more natural tones have been a go-to for organic companies for years, the increased consumer focus on buying products from eco-friendly brands should see a flood of companies outside the more traditional, organic space start to embrace earth-inspired colour palettes in 2020.

More brands are expected to start exploring using more eco-friendly materials in their packaging, moving towards packaging that’s easily recyclable, minimising the amount of materials necessary for their packaging design.

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Below: This wonderful jam collection, shaped like an artist’s palette, is a superb example of an innovative and memorable packaging idea.

8. Neatly structured layouts There’s something inherently satisfying about structure in design. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also lends a sense of balance and order to design, which is why more neatly structured, ordered layouts are becoming a major trend in the packaging world. This packaging trend is all about the typography, or, more accurately, about how the typography is used in the design. Text, which is typically comprised of a variety of unique and interesting font combinations, is separated by clear lines that divide the space into neat and balanced spaces, making for easy readability and a sense of structure that appeals to consumers, and allows designers to take a more minimalistic approach to the rest of the design. While these typography-heavy packaging designs are already all over shelves, expect this trend to really hit its stride as we progress into the second half of 2020. Right: This Kombucha from La Luna Brewing is a fine example of a neatly structured layout, with the text separated by clear lines that divide the space into neat and balanced spaces, making for easy readability and a sense of structure that appeals to consumers.

Neatly structured layouts are expected to become even more popular in the coming months.

9. New constructive forms for traditional products

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Brands will forgo more traditional constructive forms (like your standard box or bottle) for more unique and outof-the-box packaging ideas. The most effective use of this packaging trend will see brands using constructive form as a way to strengthen their branding and tell their brand story (so, for example, a paint brand that transforms their packaging into the shape of a palette or a fresh produce delivery service that packages their fruits

and veggies in a bag constructed to look like a farmer). “Designers are always searching for new forms, each year we can see a lot of concepts that play with different forms of packages,” notes designer Mila Katagarova. “But this year, there are a lot of real projects that are already on shelves and show us new constructive forms for traditional products. I think we’ll see more throughout 2020.”

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10. Holographic effects on black background One of 2020’s biggest packaging design trends is a play-off of gradients, and that’s holographic or iridescent packaging. This is all about the mesmerising effect of shiny, multicoloured metallics that designers are combining with cool graphics and black or white backgrounds for an edgy vibe. This trend is already in play in the packaging world. “What I saw in the past year is the upcoming rise of the

An iridescent packaging design for a cosmetics brand by Huntress.

holographic packaging trend,” reveals designer Daria V., and we can expect to see more iridescent pastels and holographic effects in 2020. While this packaging trend has a distinctly feminine, Lisa Frank-inspired appeal, mixing in neutrals, like white or black, and opting for more muted, dark hues in the background can lend an edgier feel to these otherwise happy, youthful designs.

Designers are combining the mesmerising effect of shiny, multi-coloured metallics with cool graphics and black or white backgrounds for an edgy look.

11.Transparent packaging that allows colour to shine through Many products, like beverages or skincare products, have a colour all of their own, and in 2020, expect brands to play off their product’s colour and incorporate it into their packaging design. Using transparent packaging, like a glass bottle, that showcases a product’s colour is a win-win; it allows brands to take a more minimal approach to the design process and let

their product take centre stage, without sacrificing visual interest or impact with the final packaging design. More brands are experimenting with transparency, layering design elements of transparent materials and using the product’s colour as a design feature to add contrast and make those elements pop once the brand’s product is poured into it. Right: Roots Juice uses the natural colour of the product to form part of the packaging.

Left: Using transparent packaging, like a glass bottle, that showcases a product’s colour is a win-win, as this range from Wei Pantry proves.

This article first appeared on 99designs.ie. For more information, visit https://99designs.ie/blog/ trends/packaging-design-trends. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

42 ı Automated Packaging Solutions Goliath continues to deliver complex automated packaging solutions on time and within budget across all industry sectors.

Goliath:

Stronger Than Ever

ith experience gained through many years of successful project delivery for discerning customers throughout Ireland, the expertise of its international partners and the skills of its factory trained staff, Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd is perfectly positioned to continue to meet the demands of its growing customer base. With strong sales performance in 2019, Goliath continues to deliver complex automated packaging solutions on time and within budget across all industry sectors. “The confidence shown in Goliath is very gratifying,” states Managing Director George O’Leary, “particularly as it comes not only from repeat orders from our existing customer base, but also valued new business from the food, pharma and medical device sectors in particular.”

Customer Base Goliath serves the following industry sectors; • Food / Meat / Bakery / Beverage / Coldstore • Print • Pharmaceutical / Chemical / Medical Devices • Warehousing / Logistics The past 12 months have seen business secured with companies operating in all of the above sectors.

Wrapping & Over Wrapping; • Cartoning; • Case Erecting, Case Packing & Bag Lining / Sealing Systems; • Manual and High Speed Labelling Systems (bottles, tubes, vials, cases, pallets etc) • Weighing Systems; • X-Ray / Metal Detection; • Case Sealing (Tape & Glue); • Conveying Systems; • Pallet Inverting & Exchange (Fixed, Mobile & Automatic In-line); • Pallet Stacking / De-stacking / Handling; • Scissors & Vacuum Lifting Systems; • Materials Handling Systems (Reel, Drum & Product Lifters / Manipulators); • Pallet Elevating Systems; • Palletising Systems (Gantry, Articulated Arm & Layer types); • Stretch Wrapping; • Strapping Systems (Case & Pallet); • Automatic Corner Board Application; • Washing Systems (Bottle, Jar, Box, Utensil, Apron, Bucket, Tray, Drum, Pallet, Keg & IBC etc); • AGV Transport. Goliath also offers a Project Management / Packaging Consultancy Service to

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Goliath works with a number of internationally known specialist packaging equipment suppliers.

assist in the early determination of a customer’s particular packaging equipment requirements and cost reduction potential. This service, which is free of charge, has, “been instrumental in allowing our customers to determine payback periods before committing to a machine or integrated system purchase,” explains O’Leary. “When presented with real, identifiable cost reduction scenarios, customers are in a perfect position to argue the benefits of such investment with their finance providers, whether in-house or external.”

SUMMARY Goliath understands the specific packaging needs of its customer base. From liquid filling, shrink wrapping / banding, case-packing, labelling, palletising and pallet inverting to high speed industrial washing; via partnerships with a host of international companies, Goliath has positioned itself as ‘the big name’ in the supply of automated solutions to Irish industry. Centrally located in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Goliath is less than two hours from all major markets, while trained engineers maintain spare parts and service all equipment installed with annual service contracts (reactive / preventative) available as preferred. To discuss your particular packaging equipment needs, please contact: George O’Leary, Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd, Well Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Tel: (067) 37893. Fax: (067) 34794. Mobile: (087) 1222816. E-mail: sales@goliath.ie Web: www.goliath.ie

Food & Plastic

FSAI debates role of plastic in food sector ‘Food and Plastic – A Question of Taste?’, an open meeting hosted by the FSAI, provided a platform for experts to debate the use of plastic packaging in the food sector and the changing attitudes towards plastic use.

HE Science Museum in Dublin proved the perfect backdrop for the The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Food Safety Consultative Council open meeting to review and debate the role of plastic in the food sector: Food and Plastic – A Question of Taste? The day, which took place before the Covid-19 pandemic, involved an exploration of the role of plastics in the food sector and the consequences of its use. Television programmes such as Blue Planet have brought the impact of plastics on our environment very much into the public consciousness, painting plastics in a poor light and pushing the issue front and centre with consumers across the western world. It is true that plastic rubbish has had a huge impact on the natural world and that the way we are doing things now is simply not sustainable. However, it is also true that changing things will not be easy to do. Plastic is ubiquitous because it is so useful; without plastic packaging the supply chain as we know it cannot work. Transport of loose products over long IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

distances is not practical and introduces huge cross-contamination risks. Alternative packaging types all have their own consequences and were they to become as frequently used as plastic, there is no doubt they would have a huge impact on the environment too.

Utilising ‘good’ science A message repeated time and again on the day was the fact that we need to use good science to find solutions that will work for the long term and also be practical. That means that we will not only have to change the way we use plastics, we are going to have to change how we do everything and we need to change together: governments, brands, producers and consumers alike. According to Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO, FSAI, global production of plastics has increased twentyfold since the 1960s, with some 1.5m people employed in the plastic sector in Europe and over 25m tonnes of plastic waste generated every year. “Plastic is an important and ubiquitous material in our economy and daily lives,”

noted Dr Byrne. “It has multiple functions that help tackle a number of the challenges facing our society. However, we need alternative packaging and plastic solutions which can still do what they need to do, but do not negatively impact the environment. That means research is needed into new plastic alternatives, which will be complex and take time, as there is no one solution to date.” The FSAI chief described packaging for food as “a necessity as it is important for food safety and preservation. It also avoids unnecessary food waste and associated carbon emissions. Packaging is critical for providing information to consumers on the ingredients, allergens, shelf-life and provenance of food and it is vital for regulatory authorities for enforcement and food traceability if there is a food safety issue and a food product needs to be recalled from the market.”

Engaging with the public Ray Bowe, Chair, Food Safety Consultative Council, believes that events such as this open meeting give the general

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public an opportunity to engage with the FSAI around topics of common interest, such as the relationship between plastic and food safety in the food chain. Such engagement is going to be very important if we are to find solutions that will work for society. “Research is evolving and needs further depth to better inform the right decisions that will protect both the food chain and the planet for the future,” Bowe stated. “Now more than ever, the issue of plastic pollution is causing worry to the general public, but industry needs packaging solutions to ensure food is safe. The world is at a turning point, where the role that plastic plays in more sustainable ways of feeding people safely is at the heart of global debate.”

Changing the view Jack O’Sullivan, Director, Zero Waste Ireland, called for a complete change in how people and industry use plastics: ”We have to take a totally different view of plastics - no longer manufacturing it for quick use and to be thrown-away; but either replace plastics entirely with other materials from renewable sources or manufacture sparingly and efficiently for long-term use and total recycling. We have to live within the carrying capacity of planet earth, and completely eliminate fossil fuels from our ‘diet’. This requires no more production of the plastics we currently use, all of which are made from oil derivatives. Instead there are plenty of replacement substitutes which we can make from plant materials which are renewable and recyclable.”

risk associated with microplastic exposure in humans. However, the lack of long-term studies on exposure to microplastics represents a significant knowledge gap in our understanding of these tiny entities and he suggested we need more research into the effects of long-term exposure.

Nestlé’s plastic pledge Anna Turrell, Head of Sustainability, Nestlé UK and Ireland, outlined how Nestlé is committed and investing to deliver 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025 across its vast portfolio of products. “As we work towards the realisation of a circular economy for plastic, it is imperative that we work together as industry, government and civil society,” Turrell stressed. “Plastic packaging plays an important role in safely delivering food and drinks to consumers and reducing food loss and waste, so we need to carefully consider alternatives before making changes. We believe that with effective collaboration, collection and recycling of plastic is not only possible, but can catalyse the change required to create a more effective plastics system in which plastics never become waste. We are committed to being an active and

progressive partner to find solutions, whilst moving ahead to deliver 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.” The Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences was established, dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Its focus includes recyclable, biodegradable or compostable polymers, functional paper, as well as new packaging concepts and technologies to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging. “New solutions will be tested in various product categories, before they are rolled out across Nestlé’s global portfolio,” Turrell explained. The only we way we are going to find solutions to the problem of plastic packaging is by using good science and working together across all parts of society to implement changes that provide solutions that work for all. The FSAI is keen to keep the conversation going and encourages people looking to learn more to visit FSAI.ie. The above meeting and debate took place before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Microplastics and humans Focusing on microplastics in particular, Professor Gordon Chambers from Technological University Dublin’s School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Science explained that, “Tackling plastic pollution represents a significant challenge to society. First, we have to break society’s addiction to single-use plastic to help turn the flow of plastic into the environment off. Secondly, we need to deal with the legacy plastic that is clogging our environment. This plastic litter degrades over time to produce tiny fragments of plastic called microplastics, which can potentially enter into the food chain and be subsequently consumed. Other pathways for exposure to microplastics exist; including airborne microplastics.” Professor Chambers did point out that there is no evidence of any specific health

Pictured are Anna Turrell, Head of Sustainability, Nestlé UK and Ireland; Ray Bowe, Chair, Food Safety Consultative Council; and Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO, FSAI. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Technology

Looking for a retail tech revolution?

It starts with the packaging!

very business wants to cut costs and increase profits. Almost every business, nowadays, also wants to improve environmental performance. Often, the two go hand in hand: data shows that three out of four millennials are prepared to pay more for a sustainably produced product. For retail companies contending with traditionally slim margins and fierce competition, these things are especially important. So, how to create a leaner, greener retail operation? Unsurprisingly, the answer is technology. Perhaps more surprising for some is where to start: the technology of packaging.

RFID is key Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has been around for some time now, but what is new is the ability to cost-effectively print an RFID label onto paper or fibre, with no need for plastics or harmful chemicals. This is the gamechanger because it means RFID technology can be incorporated into all sorts of products and packaging without an impact on waste streams and recycling, and without inflating costs. That brings a IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

The RFID difference The ability to inexpensively track every package or product is a revolution for inventory and supply chain functions. A 2016 survey from EKN-Kurt Salmon estimated a 12% return on investment (ROI) for reduced time and labour costs, mainly through more efficient or removed cycle counts, 10.3% for improving backroom to front-of-store inventory accuracy and 10% for increased store replenishment. Real-time, accurate data is transformative for keeping tabs on a high-volume, high-speed retail environment. Another major advantage of RFID tags are the strides they offer in tamper proofing. An anti-tamper seal incorporating RFID technology can easily be checked at each

point of the supply chain and a digital stamp records the time, location, reading device and package status, storing this data in the cloud. If a problem is detected, it can be narrowed to the precise point in the supply chain it occurred and alert retailers immediately. Customers can also interact with the RFID tag using their smartphone to verify their packages are un-tampered-with, building trust with the retailer. Once customers start using phones to interact with packages, the possibilities extend far beyond tamper proofing. With use of NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled phones, the entire customer product experience can be reimagined. Interacting with a food package, for example, could bring up information such as best before dates and recycling advice. Or a retailer could use this vector to advertise promotions and special offers,

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events or similar products the customer might like. This could both help retailers boost their own sales and also create new revenue streams through advertising or marketing partnerships.

Back to bricks and mortar? RFID technology is undoubtedly a boost to e-commerce, but could it also be a lifeline for beleaguered bricks and mortar stores, too? The cashless, till-less store concept has attracted a lot of attention, enabling automatic tracking of what customers put in their basket and charging their accounts afterwards; however, there are less extreme implementations as well. The smart-shelf concept can revitalise the in-store experience. A smart shelf uses weight and RFID technology to detect which product has been lifted from the shelf. A display can then alert the customer to product characteristics, special offers and other product recommendations. The process can become interactive, offering the customer a deeper, more informationrich experience. An extension of this is the concept of New Retail, where unmanned e-kiosks in non-traditional point of sale environments, such as offices, hotels or transportation hubs, facilitate on-the-go purchases using a smart phone. No doubt this is only the tip of the iceberg and savvy retailers and marketers will find many more innovative ways to use smart, RFID technology to improve profits and the customer experience.

origins and recyclability, they can also result in reduced packaging size and weight. This means more products per shipment, less fuel consumption and therefore reduced costs and emissions savings. For those who embrace both the digital and analogue technological revolutions in packaging, the opportunities are staggering. A more efficient, precise and cost-effective way to do business, opening up a whole new type of customer experience and all the while reducing environmental impact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and winning plaudits and custom in the process. So, if a retailer is looking for a tech revolution, a good place to start might be with the packaging.

Once customers start using phones to interact with packages, the possibilities extend far beyond tamper proofing.

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ALL PLASTIC SILOS & IBC’S AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Interpac LINPAC Allibert Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd AGV SYSTEMS Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd BAGGING Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd limerObeeco Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging BAG GLUING Fischbein Saxon Ltd H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd BAG SEALING Carabay Packaging Products Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Versatile Packaging Ltd BAG SEWING Dollard Packaging Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd BAKERY CAKE CONTAINERS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd BANDING Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BARCODING / TRACEABILITY Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Diamond Corrugated Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd PCS Industries Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd BARCODE GUIDELINES GS1 Ireland Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd BARCODE PRINTING & QUALITY VERIFICATION Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd GS1 Ireland Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd BINS Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AB Converters Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Novostrat Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging BRAND DEVELOPMENT Blink Design

Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Neworld Associates Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BULK PACKAGING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Barry Packaging Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Novostrat Ltd Obeeco Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CALIBRATION Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Holfeld Graphics Obeeco Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Troy Packaging CARTON ERECTORS/CLOSERS Diamond Corrugated Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland CASE SEALING (TAPING) Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CHECKWEIGHERS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd CODING & MARKING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd PCS Industries Ltd QPM Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd COLD CHAIN PACKAGING Carabay Packaging Products JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group COLOUR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Alphagraphics Heavey Print & Design Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd COMPOSTABLE BAGS, FILMS & SHRINK SLEEVES Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NevPak PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd CONSULTANCY Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Leonard Little & Associates Ltd Medical Pack Solutions NevPak Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging CONTAINERS BAGS Fabric Barry Packaging Consort Case Company Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Jute JJ O’Toole Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Laminates AB Converters Ltd Alert Packaging Ltd Barry Packaging Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Paper AB Converters Ltd Alert Packaging Ltd Alpack Ltd Barry Packaging Bemis Healthcare Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NevPak Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Plastic AB Converters Ltd Aerobord Ltd Bemis Healthcare Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd

Pre-Made Bags - Plain/Printed Bemis Healthcare Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Recycled Bags Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd BARRELS/DRUMS Fibreboard Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Metal Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Consort Case Company Donoghue Packaging Gem Plastics Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Wooden Donoghue Packaging JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd BLISTER / CLAMSHELL PACKS Bemis Healthcare Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging BOTTLES Glass Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Alpack Ltd Multiprint Labels Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Gem Plastics Mergon International Multiprint Labels Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging

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UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BOXES Cake Alpack Ltd Barry Packaging Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NevPak T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging Cans Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Composites Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Corrugated Alpack Ltd Barry Packaging Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd McGowans Medical Pack Solutions Mid Cork Pallets NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SAICA Packaging Ireland SAICA Pack Lurgan SAICA Pack Warrenpoint Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging EPS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd SCA Foam Products Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Metal Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Paper Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Plastic Aerobord Ltd AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Measom Freer Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Rigid Presentation Boxes Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Snack Boxes Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Van Der Windt Packaging

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Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Mergon International PrimePac Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Metal Com-Plas International Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd CARTONS Cardboard Alpack Ltd Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Com-Plas International Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans Medical Pack Solutions Mid Cork Pallets NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd

Wooden AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd Mid Cork Pallets UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Plastic AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Com-Plas International Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Mergon International Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

BUCKETS/TUBS Plastic Alpack Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Consort Case Company

CASES Corrugated Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Alpack Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Com-Plas International Consort Case Company Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Enviropak Supplies Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans Medical Pack Solutions Mid Cork Pallets Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SAICA Packaging Ireland SAICA Pack Lurgan SAICA Pack Warrenpoint Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Metal Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Consort Case Company Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Troy Packaging Plastic AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd Irish Papers Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Polystyrene Cavanbox.ie Packaging Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd SCA Foam Products Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Wooden Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd Mid Cork Pallets UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CLOSURES Metal Alpack Ltd Gem Plastics Industrial Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Plastic Alpack Ltd Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Consort Case Company Gem Plastics Greiner Packaging Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Measom Freer Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Taps Gem Plastics Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd CRATES Plastic AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Wooden AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd Mid Cork Pallets UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group JARS Glass Air Sea Containers Ireland Ltd Alpack Ltd Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Com-Plas International Greiner Packaging Ltd Measom Freer Mergon International PrimePac Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PAPER CARRIERS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NevPak The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging

Van Der Windt Packaging POUCHES Alpack Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd Interpac Medical Pack Solutions Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Recycled Sacks Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd SACKS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging SACKS HEAVY DUTY Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging TRAYS Aluminium AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Paper Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging NevPak Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Plastic AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd

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Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd TUBES Cardboard Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Enviropak Supplies Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Paper Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Plastic Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Measom Freer Mergon International NPP Group Ltd PrimePac Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Troy Packaging VIALS Glass Com-Plas International Medical Pack Solutions Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Mergon International Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging CONTRACT PACKAGING Bemis Healthcare Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans Mergon International Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CONTRACT PACKING Bemis Healthcare Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Donoghue Packaging JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CONVERTER Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd EuroFoil Teo HeaveyTechnology Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING TESTING Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group DESIGNERS/CONSULTANTS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Artefact Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Neworld Associates Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

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DISTRIBUTION Carabay Packaging Products Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Johnston Logistics Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging DRUM & KEG WASHERS Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd ECOMMERCE FULFILMENT Carabay Packaging Products Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging FIBC Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging FIBRE ONE-TRIP IBC’S Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd FLEXO PLATES Alphagraphics FLOW WRAPPERS Bemis Healthcare Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging FLOW WRAPPING Bemis Healthcare Canpak Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd FMCG PACKAGING Canpak Ltd Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Neworld Associates IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

PRODUCT & SERVICE INDEX

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging FOAM IN PLACE Donoghue Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group FORKLIFT/PALLET TRUCKS Irish Lift Trucks UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group FORM FILL & SEAL Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Bemis Healthcare Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Troy Packaging FREEZER SPACE ADDITION / REMOVAL Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd FULFILMENT Canpak Ltd Heavey Print & Design JJ O’Toole Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd GRAPHIC DESIGN Blink Design Heavey Print & Design JJ O’Toole Ltd NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group HAND ASSEMBLY Bemis Healthcare Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group INDUSTRIAL WASHING SYSTEMS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd INSPECTION SYSTEMS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PCS Industries Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd IRISH PRE-STRETCH FILM MANUFACTURERS Carabay Packaging Products Thorn Environmental Ltd KAN BAN Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging JMC Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

Multiprint Labels Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd

LABEL BUREAU GS1 Ireland Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LABELLING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Distributors Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Logopak International Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Multiprint Labels New Era Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LITHO LAM PACKAGING Carabay Packaging Products Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Enviropak Supplies Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT AUTO CARTONING SYSTEMS Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging BAG CLOSING MACHINERY Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging CAPPING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd CASE PACKING Diamond Corrugated Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging CONVEYORS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd DRUM LIFTING/REEL LIFTING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd FILLING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd

MAP MACHINERY Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd METAL DETECTORS/X-RAY MACHINES Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging NAILING & STAPLING EQUIPMENT Carabay Packaging Products Troy Packaging PACKAGING MACHINERY Abco Kovex Ltd Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Diamond Corrugated Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PROCESS EQUIPMENT Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd

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P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd SEALERS Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NevPak Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging SHRINK WRAPPERS Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SLEEVING Donoghue Packaging Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging STRAPPING MACHINES Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group THERMOFORMERS JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd TIPPING/TILTING EQUIPMENT Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd TRAY SEALERS Enviropak Supplies Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd

VACUUM PACKERS Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd WEIGHING & CHECKING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd ENVELOPES & MAIL PACKAGING Heavey Print & Design Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging MAIL ORDER BAGS AB Converters Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging MARKETING ROADMAPS Colorman Ireland Ltd Neworld Associates MATERIALS HANDLING Carabay Packaging Products Fischbein Saxon Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Irish Lift Trucks Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd QPM Ltd SCA Foam Products Toyota Material Handling Ireland Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd MEDICAL / PHARMACEUTICAL Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group MOULDING Mergon International Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging NESTED TRAYS, CANS, TUBES Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd

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Obeeco Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd NON-WOVEN PP JJ O’Toole Ltd Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging OVER WRAPPING JMC Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIALISTS AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Artefact Ltd Blink Design Diamond Corrugated Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design JJ O’Toole Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PACKAGING MATERIALS ADHESIVES Alphagraphics Bemis Healthcare H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group AIRPAQ ENDCAPS Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BAMBOO PULP Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BESPOKE PROMOTIONAL LABELS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Heavey Print & Design McGowans Multiprint Labels New Era Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd CARD Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd McGowans NevPak Papertech Ltd UniBoard Ltd CONVOLUTED FOAM Dollard Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group DIGITAL LABELS Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd New Era Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd FOAM UNDERLAY Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Novostrat Ltd Troy Packaging INK Alphagraphics JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group L SEALING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging LABELS Alpack Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Distributors Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Logopak International Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging New Era Packaging Ltd Multiprint Labels Obeeco Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LAMINATES AB Converters Ltd Alert Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Enviropak Supplies Ltd EuroFoil Teo Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions New Era Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

LEAFLETS Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans New Era Packaging Ltd LEAFLET LABELS Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Technology JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans New Era Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LINERLESS LABELS Heavey Technology New Era Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LITHO LAMINATED BOARD/FLUTE Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group METAL FOILS Alert Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd New Era Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd MISCELLANEOUS Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Obeeco Ltd SCA Foam Products T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PAPER AB Converters Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd EuroFoil Teo Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NevPak Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group UniBoard Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging PLASTIC/POLYMERS AB Converters Ltd

Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Gem Plastics Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCA Foam Products Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging POLYETHYLENE FOAM Dollard Packaging Ltd Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group RFID Labels GS1 Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TAPES Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Mid Cork Pallets New Era Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCA Foam Products T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd AB Converters Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PACKAGING INTEGRITY TESTING Bemis Healthcare Dollard Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

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PACKAGING TESTING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Bemis Healthcare Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Medical Pack Solutions Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLETS AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Carabay Packaging Products Cavanbox.ie Packaging Com-Plas International Dollard Packaging Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd Interpac Johnston Logistics LINPAC Allibert Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCA Foam Products UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLET INVERTING & EXCHANGE Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd PALLET LABELLING Codico Disributors Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd GS1 Ireland JMC Packaging Ltd Logopak International Ltd PC Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLET LINERS Diamond Corrugated Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group UniBoard Ltd PALLET LINERS (WATERPROOF) Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group UniBoard Ltd PALLET STACKING/DE-STACKING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLET WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd FIBRE/CORE PALLETS Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PLASTIC CUPS Carabay Packaging Products Greiner Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging PLASTIC GLASSES Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Van Der Windt Packaging PLASTIC IBC AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Charles Tennant & Co (Ireland) Ltd Donoghue Packaging Gem Plastics Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging POLYBAGGING Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging POLYESTER REEL/SHEET MATERIAL Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Papertech Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd POLYURETHANE FOAM Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

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P.O.S. Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland PRINT & APPLY LABELLING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Bemis Healthcare Codico Distributors Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Logopak International Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PRINTED SLEEVES Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd KPS Colour Print Ltd Mid Cork Pallets NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging PRINTING AB Converters Ltd Alert Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Disributors Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd EuroFoil Teo Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd KPS Colour Print Ltd Measom Freer Multiprint Labels NevPak NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd PrimePac Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PRINTING & SIGNAGE CONSUMABLES Alphagraphics Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PRODUCT COLLATION AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd PRODUCT SCREENING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Technology QUALIFICATIONS Medical Pack Solutions IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Troy Packaging RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Alert Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging RESEALABLE Alert Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Irish Papers Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging RETAIL READY PACKAGING AB Converters Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Alert Packaging Ltd Barry Packaging Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd REUSABLE BAGS AB Converters Ltd Abco Kovex Ltd Barry Packaging Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd ROBOTICS / PALLETISERS Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

ROBOTIC PICK & PLACE AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd QPM Ltd PRODUCT COLLATION Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd SCISSORS & VACUUM LIFTING Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd SECURITY TAPES Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd McGowans NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging SERVICES Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SHIP TO SUPPLIER Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Johnston Logistics Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Trimfold Envelopes Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SHRINK SLEEVES Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging SHRINK TUBING NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging SHRINK WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging Medical Pack Solutions NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd PC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd SINGLE SOURCE VENDOR Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group STERILE BARRIER PACKAGING JJ O’Toole Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd STORAGE Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Johnston Logistics LINPAC Allibert Ltd Mid Cork Pallets NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd STRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group STRETCH FILM Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging System JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Mid Cork Pallets Mikcon Ltd T/A Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd

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If you would like to to be included in next year’s guide contact info@tarapublications.ie QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd

TAGS Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology JJ O’Toole Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

STRETCH TUBING NPP Group Ltd

TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGING Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

SUPPLIER TO THE TRADE AB Converters Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Enviropak Supplies Ltd Heavey Technology Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Novostrat Ltd NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCA Foam Products Thorn Environmental Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd SUPPLIER OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC & PACKAGING AB Converters Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Heavey Technology Interpac JJ O’Toole Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd Quinn Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd SPECIAL CASES/BOXES FOR TRANSPORTATION, STACKING, STORAGE, PRESENTATION AND ASSORTING & ORGANISING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Enviropak Supplies Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd McGowans Quinn Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

TESTING FACILITY (ISTA LAB) Bemis Healthcare Dollard Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group THERMOFORMABLE PACKAGING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Ire) Ltd Enviropak Supplies Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging THERMOFORMABLE SHEET Bemis Healthcare Consort Case Company Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TRADE MANUFACTURERS Cavanbox.ie Packaging Consort Case Company Heavey Technology Industrial Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TRAINING GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Leonard Little & Associates Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Troy Packaging TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS /WAREHOUSING Bemis Healthcare Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Technology Irish Lift Trucks Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Johnston Logistics McGowans NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group TRAY PALLET IBC WASHERS Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd LINPAC Allibert Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd TURNKEY PROJECTS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Heavey Technology JJ O’Toole Ltd QPM Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd VACUUM FORMED PACKAGING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Bemis Healthcare Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Irish Papers Ltd JJ O’Toole Ltd Medical Pack Solutions Nelipak Healthcare Packaging QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd VACUUM LIFT AIDS Goliath Packaging Systems Ltd Troy Packaging WASTE MANAGEMENT /RECYCLING Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Interpac LINPAC Allibert Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Repak Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Trimfold Envelopes Ltd Troy Packaging IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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ABB Ltd (Robotics Business)

ADVANCE PACKAGING MACHINERY LTD

Address: Auriga House, Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PQ, UK. Tel: (0044)1908 350 300 Fax: (0044) 1908 350 301 Email: robotics@gb.abb.co.uk Web: www.abb.com/robotics

Address: 718 Northwest Business Park (4), Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. 00353 (0) 1861 2141 Tel: Email: info@test.ie Web: www.packagingmachinery.ie Contact: Kevin Gaines, Technical Director Business: Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd. are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and Irelands leading supplier of inspection, detection, weighing and packaging solutions. Our products and services are strategically designed to provide optimum performance and exceed your quality expectations. With over 20 years of dedicated industry experience, technical and sales support throughout the North and South of Ireland, APM continue to deliver innovative solutions to the food, beverage, medical, cosmetic, textile and packaging industries to name a few. Metal Detection: Standard or custom built design to achieve optimum performance. Full systems and Heads in stock and available for Purchase or Hire.

AB GROUP PACKAGING Address: Blessington Industrial Estate, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (045) 865 611 Fax: (045) 865 026 Email: jmcginn@abconverters.ie Web: www.abgrouppackaging.com Business: Manufacturer of printed bags for the food industry

Abco Kovex Ltd Address: Swords Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 807 7600 Fax: (01) 807 7650 Email: sales@abcokovex.com Web: www.abcokovex.com Business: Manufacturer and distributor of end-of-line packaging, materials and machinery.

ACE Corrugated Address: Glabolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Tel: (042) 966 5544 Fax: (042) 966 6677 Email: sales@acecorrugated.com Web: www.acecorrugated.com

Purchase or Hire. X-Ray Inspection: Exceed all retailer codes of practice with hygienic and robustly designed system. Checkweighing and weighing solutions: Standalone checkweighers to custom multi-lane high speed weighing and grading systems with unrivalled accuracy. Magnet Systems, from simple grid type to fully automatic, self-cleaning EHEDG Design systems. Metal Detectable Products to increase your HACCP and quality management system. Fully certified, tailored training courses on customers site or in our Dublin office using our full range of global leading inspection systems. Large range of standard systems and products in stock for immediate delivery to ensure your customers requirement are exceeded on time.

AIC Plastic Pallets & Boxes Address: The Woodlands, Carrigmore, Ballineen, Co. Cork. Tel: (023) 884 7333 Fax: (023) 884 7671 Email: info@aicplasticpallets.com Web: www.aicplasticpallets.com Business: Plastic, timber and aluminium pallets, pallet boxes, totes, storage boxes, stacking containers, slipsheets, linbins, bespoke pallets and boxes (aluminium and plastic). Joe O’Flynn Contact:

aip thermoform packaging Ltd. Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Unit 1, Ballymaley Business Park, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare. (065) 686 4486 (065) 689 6479 info@aip.ie www.aip.ie John Mulleady, Managing Director

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COMPANY LISTINGS

Alert Packaging Ltd

ANTALIS

BENSON BOX CO. (IRL) LTD.

Address: Bray Business Park, Southern Cross, Bray, Co.Wicklow, A98 NY65. Tel: (01) 286 0300 Fax: (01) 286 3755 Email: sales@alertpackaging.ie Web: www.alertpackaging.com Business: Printers and laminators of flexible packaging, active packaging and barrier/ lidding films.

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alpack ltd

Atlas Print & Packaging Ltd

Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Unit A2, Three Rock Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18. (01) 295 7137 (01) 295 0780 sales@alpack.ie www.alpack.ie

alpHAGRAPHICS Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

Unit 3, Beechill Industrial Park, 96 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT87QN. +44 28 9049 2249 info@aginks.com www.aginks.com Printing, packaging and signage consumables. Wesley Moody, Managing Director

ALS Labelling Solutions Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Unit 18, Westpoint Business Park, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (01) 824 2643 (01) 815 7497 info@labelling.ie www.labelling.ie General Manager: Pat Phibbs

Century Business Park, St. Margaret’s Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. (01) 876 3100 pkgteam@antalis.co.uk www.antalis.ie Packaging Solutions Provider. Kieran O’Reilly + 353 89 4475552

Address: Bray Business Park, Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (01) 286 0477 Fax: (01) 282 8245 Email: jim@atlasprint.ie

Avery Dennison Materials (Ireland) Ltd Address: Unit 35, Fonthill Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 642 6500 Fax: (01) 623 5551 Web: www.averydennison.com

Avoncourt Packaging Ltd Address: Unit 2, Ballycurreen Ind Estate, Airport Road, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 496 5691 Fax: (021) 496 5501 Email: info@avoncourt.com Web: www.avoncourt.com Business: Vacuum and pressure formed plastic packaging.

Killaloe, Co. Clare. (061) 376 119 (061) 376 169 keith@bensonbox.ie Managing Director: Keith Benson

Blink Design Address: Raheen, Limerick. Tel: (061) 300111 Email: louise@blinkdesign.ie Web: www.blinkdesign.ie Skype: louiseblinkdesign

P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Address: Unit 35, Western Parkway Business Centre, Ballymount Drive, Ballymount, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) 450 5050 Fax: (01) 450 5183 Email: info@pjboner.com Web: www.pjboner.com www.scales.ie Business: Weighing equipment.

Boran Plastic Packaging Ltd Address: Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel: (045) 876 601 Fax: (045) 875 710 Web: www.boran.ie Business: Flexible packaging.

Boxpak Ltd Address: 65 Church Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7LR, UK. Tel: (0044) 28 903 65421 Fax: (0044) 28 908 66731 Email: sales@boxpak.co.uk Web: www.boxpak.co.uk Business: Printed folded cartons and aluminium foil containers.

Amcor Flexibles Sligo Address: Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo. Tel: (071) 916 1354 Fax: (071) 916 1343 Web: www.amcor.com

AMERICK PACKAGING Address: Tel: Email:

Cloverhill Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 R924. (01) 413 0200 enquiries@americkpackaging.com

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Boylan Label & Print Group Ltd Barry Packaging Address: Monavalley Industrial Estate, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tel: (066) 711 8200 Fax: (066) 718 0640 Email: info@barrypackaging.com Web: www.barrypackaging.com

Address: Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel: (041) 983 9905 Fax: (041) 983 4827 Email: info@boylangroup.net Web: www.boylanprintgroup.ie Business: Heat Set Web, sheet litho printing and flexo roll labels.

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Colorman (Ireland) Ltd

Bunzl IRISH MERCHANTS Address:

Unit D9, Horizon Logistic Park, Harristown, Swords, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 816 4800 Fax: (01) 816 4900 Email: salesenquiries@irishmerchants.com Web: www.irishmerchants.com Business: Bunzl Irish Merchants Is a leading supplier of foodservice disposables, washroom systems, hygiene & janitorial supplies as well as beverage and retail solutions within Ireland.

CARABAY PACKAGING PRODUCTS Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Unit 3, 4, 5, Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Co. Galway. (091) 773 370 (091) 773 371 sales@carabay.ie carabay.ie Sales Director: Kenneth Casburn

Cashin Print Ltd

Address: Breaffy Road Business Park, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Tel: (094) 902 6622 Fax: (094) 902 4078 Email: info@cashinprint.ie Web: www.cashinprint.ie Business: Printing - digital, litho and personalisation.

Campbell Packaging Ltd Address: 1 Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Tel: (01) 493 2216 Fax: (01) 494 2312 Email: sales@campbellpackaging.com Web: www.campbellpackaging.com

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Unit G, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 12. (01) 450 1724 info@canpak.ie www.canpak.ie Packaging Service Rory Breen, M.D.

Com-Plas INTERNATIONAL Address: Unit F5 & F6, Southern Link Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W91 RT9P. Tel: +353 (0)45 874 088 Email: sales@complas.ie Web: www.complas.ie Business: Packaging products for food, pharma and chemical industries.

Consort Case Company Address: Mooncoin, Kilkenny. Tel: (051) 895 191 Fax: (051) 895 488 Email: info@consortcases.ie Web: www.consortcases.ie Business: Carrying case manufacturers and contract vacuum formers.

Celtic Sales Co (Cork) Ltd. Address: Unit 3b, Waterfront Business Park, Little Island, Cork. Tel: (021) 429 7984 Fax: (021) 429 7990 Email: mary@celticsales.com

Charles Tennant & Co. (Ireland) Ltd.

CANPAK LTD

Address: 1-7 Broombridge Industrial Estate, Broombridge, Dublin 11, D11X064. Tel: (01) 882 1100 Fax: (01) 830 1171 Web: www.colorman.ie Business: Printing and Packaging.

Address: 71 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: (01) 451 4099 (01) 451 4702 Fax: Email: info@ctennant.ie Web: www.charlestennant.com Business: Chemical and Packaging Supplier.

Codico Distributors Ltd Address: Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Co. Waterford. Tel: (051) 379933 Fax: (051) 372352 Email: info@codico-distributors.com Web: www.codico-distributors.com Business: Printers for the packaging industry.

CORCORAN CHEMICALS LTD Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

17 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8. (01) 633 0400 (01) 679 3521 info@corcoran-group.com www.corcoran-group.com Distributors of raw materials for the food, pharmaceutical, polymer & chemical industry. Sales

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

Unit 12, Northern Cross Business Park, North Road, Finglas, D11 DC67 Ireland (01) 864 4422 info@corcoran-group.com www.corcoran-group.com Suppliers of packaging to the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Derek Lennon IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Corrugated Containers Ireland Ltd Address: Beechmount Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel: (046) 902 7726 Fax: (046) 902 2380 Email: sales@corrugatedcontainers.ie Web: www.corrugatedcontainers.ie

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board packaging, from plain pallet boxes to 7 colour high quality post print 0201s, diecuts and multi-point glued boxes. Diamond are also one of the largest importers of litho graphic laminate packaging including embossed, debossed and hotfoil gift packaging. Our business sectors include FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Online Retail and the Drinks Industry. Michael Gault

Dollard Packaging Ltd Dachser Ireland Ltd Address: Blackchurch Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 C796. Tel: +353 1 401 3333 Email: dachser.ireland@dachser.com Web: www.dachser.ie With our comprehensive Business: European road transport network of system and charter service, as well as a homo geneous structure of branches, subsidiaries and partner companies, we will support you in fulfilling your logistics requirements reliably, cost-effectively and on time. We transport your groupage, your full or partial loads and manage your procurement and distribution, both Europe-wide and national, to the highest level.

Diamond Corrugated Address: 12-13, Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry, Northern Ireland, BT48 OLU. Tel: (028) 7126 2957 Fax: (028) 7126 7094 Email: mgault@diamondcorr.com Web: www.diamondcorr.com Business: Diamond Corrugated is a fourth generation family business founded 75 years ago that manufactures high quality cardboard packaging solutions. We supply all types of card

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Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Unit 6-11 Eklad Park, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Dublin 17. (01) 847 0044 sales@dollard-packaging.ie www.dollard-packaging.ie Manufacturers of printed Folding Cartons.

ENVIROPAK SUPPLIES LTD. Address: Tel: Fax: Email:

Killyneil, Silverstream, Co. Monaghan (047) 82 699 (047) 82 396 enviropak@eircom.net

ESSENTRA PACKAGING Address: 129 Slaney Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, Ireland. Tel: (01) 806 2200 Fax: (01) 806 2299 Web: www.essentrapackaging.com

Eurofoil Teo Address: Ballyvourney, Macroom, Co. Cork. Tel: (026) 456 00 Fax: (026) 456 56 Email: info@EuroFoil-Teo.com Web: www.eurofoil-teo.com

Donoghue packaging Address: Donpack Business Park, Bandon, Co. Cork. Tel: (023) 884 2111 Fax: (023) 884 1211 Email: donpack@donpack.ie Web: www.donpack.com Business: Manufacturers of Corrugated, Foam & Wooden Packaging Products. Contact: Managing Director: Ray Donoghue

Easiwrap Ltd Address: 120 Broombridge Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Tel: (01) 882 1306 Fax: (01) 830 5660 Web: www.easiwrapltd.com Business: Pre-stretched film wrap.

European Commission Address: 12 - 14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 634 1111 Email: COMM-IE-INFO-REQUEST@ ec.europa.eu Web: www.euireland.ie

FESTO Address: Unit 5, Sandyford Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. Tel: (01) 295 4955 Fax: (01) 295 5680 Email: sales_ie@festo.com Web: www.festo.com/ie

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Fischbein Saxon Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

274 Alma Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7BB. (0044) 844 3722877 (0044) 844 3722876 sales@fischbein-saxon.co.uk www.fischbein.com/eastern Sales & Services Manager: Barry Cox

Flint Print Group Ire. Ltd Address: Calmount Park, Calmount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 12, Ireland. Tel: (01) 450 7340 Fax: (01) 403 1223 Web: www.flintgrp.com

Holfeld GRAPHICS

Address: Killyman Road, Industrial Estate, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT 71 6LN. Northern Ireland. Tel: (0044) 28 8772 3131 Fax: (0044) 28 8772 7318 Sales.Dungannon@greiner-gpi.com Email: www.greiner-gpi.com Web:

Address: Unit 3, Jamestown Industrial Estate, Kylemore Way, Dublin, D08 PF1C. Tel: 01 2855233 Email: rory@holfeldgraphics.com Web: www.holfeldgraphics.com Business: Manufacturer of Flexo plates for Hapa Blister printers, Agents for Axicon, ISO Barcode Verifiers (GS1 128, GS1 Datamatrix, etc.,) Contact: Managing Director: Rory Connaughton

Holfeld Plastics Ltd GS1 Ireland Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

Second Floor, The Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. (01) 208 0660 (01) 208 0670 info@gs1ie.org www.gs1ie.org Global Supply Chain Standards Body. Helpdesk Manager: Karen Murphy Advisory Services Director: Denis O’Brien Chief Executive Officer: Mike Byrne

gem plastics LTD Address: Regaskin, Cavan, Co. Cavan. Tel: (049) 433 1077 Fax: (049) 436 1157 Email: jamesking@gemplastics.ie Web: www.gemplastics.ie Business: Manufacture of plastic containers.

GOLIATH PACKAGING SYSTEMS LTD Address: Well Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Tel: (067) 37893 Fax: (067) 34794 Email: info@goliath.ie Web: www.goliath.ie Business: Supply & installation of End of Line Automation Systems, Materials Handling Equipment & Industrial Washing Machinery.

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Fispak Ltd Address: Red Cow Business Park, Robinhood Road, Dublin 22. (01) 620 4494 Tel: Fax: (01) 620 4495 Email: info@fispak.com Web: www.fispak.com

HEAVEY PRINT & DESIGN Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

Unit 8, Willow Business Park, Knockmitten Lane, Dublin 12. (01) 415 7519 info@heaveyprintdesign.ie www.heaveyprintdesign.ie Commercial Print Colin O’Brien, General Manager

Hebre Packaging Ltd Address: Tel: Contact:

Unit 15, Doughcloyne Court Industrial Estate, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Co. Cork. (021) 454 1177 helen@hebrepackaging.com

Address: Avoca River Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (040) 241 234 Fax: (040) 232 553 Email: holfeldp@holfeld-plastics.com Web: www.holfeldplastics.com Business: Plastic sheeting and containers.

ID Technology Ltd Address: Unit 4 Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel: (041) 983 3816 Fax: (041) 983 3817 Web: www.idtech.ie Business: High-tech manufacturer of adhesive and non-adhesive materials.

IMS Labels Address: 53 Bracken Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18. Tel: (01) 295 4544 Fax: (01) 295 4705 Email: info@ims.ie Web: www.ims.ie Business: Manufacturer of labels, distributor of printing and application label systems.

indaver Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

4th Floor, Block 1, West Pier Business Campus, Old Dunleary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. (01) 280 4534 (01) 280 7865 info@indaver.ie www.indaver.ie IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Industrial Packaging Ltd Address: Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (01) 286 4010 Email: sales@industrialpackaging.ie Web: www.industrialpackaging.ie Business: Manufacturer of fibre drums and cardboard tubes and cores. Supplier of UN industrial containers, including IBCs, plastic and steel drums.

Interpac Address: 67E Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin D18NV90 Tel: (01) 294 0600 Fax: (01) 294 0602 Email: ian@interpac.ie Web: www.interpac.ie

IRISH LIFT TRUCKS Address: Clonlara Avenue, Baldonnell Business Park, Baldonnell, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 403 4100 Fax: (01) 403 4183 Email: info@irishlifttrucks.ie Web: www.irishlifttrucks.ie

Irish Papers Ltd Address: Unit 74, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. Tel: (01) 839 3144 Fax: (01) 839 3057 Email: info@irishpapers.com Web: www.irishpapers.ie Business: Paper and Packaging goods.

ITW Crop Packaging Systems Address: IDA Industrial Estate, Courtown Rd, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: (053) 942 2990 Fax: (053) 942 2493 Web: www.silawrap.ie

JMC PACKAGING LTD Address: 37 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT63 5QE. Tel: (028) 3839 1723 Fax: (028) 3885 1224 Email: info@jmcpackaging.co.uk Web: www.jmcpackaging.co.uk

Kempis Sales Ltd Address: Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. Tel: (01) 864 1900 Fax: (01) 864 1907 Email: sales@kempis.com Web: www.kempis.com Business: Manufacturer of paper rolls, specialist paper and stationery.

Irish Flexible Packaging Ltd Address: Carnew, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (053) 942 6574 Fax: (053) 942 6577 Email: ifp@eircom.net Web: www.irishflexiblepackaging.com Business: Packaging, printing and converting.

Irish International Print Corp Ltd Address: Top Tech Building, Poppintree Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11. Tel: (01) 652 0699 Fax: (01) 879 0444 Email: contact@persona.ie Web: www.iip.ie Business: Printing, direct mailing.

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Kps Colour Print Ltd JFC Manufacturing Co. Ltd Address: Weir Road, Tuam, Co. Galway. Tel: (093) 240 66 (093) 249 23 Fax: Email: info@jfc.ie Web: www.jfc.ie

Address: Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Tel: (094) 9388231 Fax: (094) 9388660 Email: info@kpscolourprint.com Web: www.kpspackaging.com Contact: Brendan Salmon, Managing Director of bespoke envelopes.

JFK Disposables Ltd Address: Unit 4, Ballinaskea Yard, Dublin Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (040) 223 578 Fax: (040) 223 580 Email: info@jfkdisposables.ie Web: www.jfkdisposables.ie

Label Craft Address: 10 Dublin Business Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Tel: (01) 295 1855 Fax: (01) 295 1949 Email: info@label-craft.com Web: www.label-craft.com

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Label Tech Ltd

Measom Freer

Address: Unit A2 - A3, IDA Industrial Estate, Santry Avenue, Dublin 9. Tel: (01) 842 1700 Fax: (01) 842 1827 Email: solutions@labeltech.ie Web: www.labeltech.ie Business: Manufacture of labels.

Address: 37-41 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2FL, UK. Tel: (0044) 1162 881 588 Fax: (0044) 1162 813 000 Email: sales@measomfreer.co.uk Web: www.measomfreer.co.uk

Label World Ltd Address: Unit 2 Feltrim Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 890 0244 Fax: (01) 890 0344 Email: sales@labelworld.ie Web: www.labelworld.ie Business: Label printer, thermal transfer and foil, barcode, consecutive numbering, adhesives.

Lawco Packaging Systems Ltd Address: Unit 8, 151 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Tel: (01) 832 6632 Contact: info@lawcopackaging.ie Web: www.lawcopackaging.ie

LEONARD LITTLE & ASSOCIATES Ltd Address: Garrons, Vicarstown Road, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Tel: +353 87 9086123 david@leonardlittleassociates.com Email: Web: www.leonardlittleassociates.com Business: Packaging Consultancy - Specialising in NPD, Sustainability, Sourcing, Problem Solving and Training. Contact: David Little, Managing Director

Letter-Tec Ireland Ltd Address: Springhill House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 488 3370 Fax: (021) 488 3423 Web: www.lettertec.com Business: Printing and binding.

Mikcon Ltd. t/a LIMERICK PACKAGING Address: Eastlink Business Park, Ballysimon Rd., Limerick. Tel: 061-400035 Email: info@lmkpkg.ie Web: www.limerickpackaging.ie Contact: Mike Boland, Sales Director

Logopak International Ltd Address: George Caley Drive, Clifton Moor Industrial Estate, York, YO30 4XE. Tel: (0044) 1904 692 333 Fax: (0044) 1904 690 728 Email: salesonweb@logopak.net Web: www.logopakprintandapply.co.uk

McGowans Address: 3 IDA Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11, D11 EPR2. Tel: (01) 410 6700 Email: hello@mcgowansprint.com Web: www.mcgowansprint.com Business: Printing: POS Display, Packaging, Commercial Print, Outdoor, Advertising.

Martin Packaging Ltd Address: Unit 7, Lee Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Tel: (01) 830 6888 Fax: (01) 830 4848 Email: info@martinpackaging.com Web: www.martinpackaging.com

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Mergon International Address: Water Street, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. Tel: (044) 966 2000 Fax: (044) 966 1397 Web: www.mergon.com Business: Plastic technical moulding solutions.

Mid Cork Pallets & Packaging Ltd Address: Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork. Oranstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Tel: (026) 41311 (01) 825 2059 Email: sales@midcorkpallets.com Web: www.midcorkpallets.com Established in 1978, Mid Cork Business: Pallets & Packaging is one of the leading manufacturers of pallets in Ireland. We also provide a flexible stock and serve service for our growing list of customers corrugated packaging needs. Operating from a 20,000 square meter facility near Macroom in Cork and a 7,000 square meter storage and distribution centre in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, MCP is strategically located to service the Irish market, close to all major road networks. Contact: sales@midcorkpallets.com

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Millmount Healthcare Ltd Address: Block 7, CityNorth Business Campus, Stamullen, Co. Meath. Tel: (01) 841 8300 Fax: (01) 841 8039 Email: info@millmount.com Web: www.millmount.com Business: Contract packers for the pharmaceutical industry.

MLS Ltd Address: Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel: (044) 934 3746 Fax: (044) 934 8943 Email: sales@mls.ie Web: www.mlslabels.com Business: Self-adhesive labels

MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Address: Fonthill Business Park, Fonthill Road, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 623 6700 Fax: (01) 621 5121 Web: www.multipkg.com

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NevPak Address: 2A IDA Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11, D11 PR28. Tel: (01) 533 4275 Email: info@NevPak.ie Web: www.NevPak.ie Business: Packaging Innovation Group.

Novostrat Ltd Address: Unit 3, Annacotty Business Park, Co. Limerick. Tel: (061) 339 287 Fax: (061) 339 288 Email: info@novostrat.com Web: www.novostrat-insulation.com Business: Manufacturer of PE foam insulation packaging.

NPP Group Ltd Address: Unit 509, Mitchelstown Road, North West Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. (01) 880 9299 Tel: Fax: (01) 880 9288 Email: sales@npp.ie Web: www.npp.ie Business: Specialists in Flexible Packaging.

PAPERTECH LTD. Address: Unit 1, Knockmitten Lane Business Park, Dublin 12, D12PX01, Ireland. (01) 460 4363 Tel: Email: info@papertech.ie Web: www.papertech.ie Specialised technical papers, Business: non-woven, plastic and film laminates (plain and printed) for food, medical and industrial applications. Richard Redmond, Contact: Managing Director

Paramount Packaging Ltd Address: Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (040) 231 919 (040) 231 910 Fax: Email: team@paramount.ie Web: www.paramount.ie

Playprint Ltd Address: 80 St. Ignatius Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Tel: (01) 899 77 00 Fax: (01) 830 9524 Email: sales@playprint.com Web: www.playprint.com Business: Specialist printers of lottery tickets, bingo, scratch cards, parking discs, telephone cards, loyalty cards.

Address: Crosslands Business Park, Lr. Ballymount Road, Dublin 12, D12E292. Tel: (01) 460 0064 Fax: (01) 460 0073 Email: sales@naa.ie Web: www.naa.ie Contact: Sales Manager: Allen Paul

OBEECO LTD Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Address: Unit 6D, Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway. Tel: (091) 757 152 Email: info@nelipak.com Web: www.nelipak.com Business: We are a global provider to the life sciences industry, providing innovative packaging solutions and complementary products and services to the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Contact: info@nelipak.cpm

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Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Annaville Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. 353 1 278 2323 353 1 278 2374 sales@obeeco.ie www.obeeco.ie

PPI Adhesive Products Ltd Address: Waterford Industrial Estate, Co. Waterford. Tel: (051) 590 400 Fax: (051) 377 687 Email: info@ppi.ie Web: www.ppi.ie Business: Manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes and products.

COMPANY LISTINGS

Print & Display Ltd

RIGID CONTAINERS

Address: Unit 80 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: (01) 413 1400 Fax: (01) 451 3624 Email: sales@printanddisplay.ie Web: www.printanddisplay.ie Business: Screen printing of posters and point-of-sale material.

Address: Galvone Business Park, Galvone, Limerick, V94 HD89, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 402 500 Email: Email: info@rigid.ie Web: www.rigid.ie

PWL Address: Unit C1, Network Enterprise Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Tel: (01) 281 2776 Fax: (01) 201 5820 Email: dwarwick@pwl.ie Web: www.pwl.ie Business: Printed products on paper, board, fabric, leather and plastic.

QPM Ltd Address: Unit 12, Robinhood Business Park, Robinhood Road, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 450 2421 Fax: (01) 450 2311 Email: enevin@qpm.ie Web: www.qpm.ie

Qualpack Ltd Address: Unit 3, St. Nicholas House, Crossagalla Ind Est, Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick. (061) 440 241 Tel: Fax: (061) 315 774 Email: sales@qualpack.net Web: www.qualpack.net

Quinn Packaging Ltd Address: Rakeelan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Tel: (049) 952 5650 Fax: (049) 952 5651 Email: info@quinn-packaging.com Web: www.quinn-packaging.com Business: Manufacturer of plastic dairy spread containers.

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging LTD Address: St. Brendan’s Road, Portumna, Co. Galway. Tel: (090) 97 41148 Fax: (090) 97 41459 Email: sales@quitmannoneill.com Web: www.qonpack.com Business: Packaging Stockist & Distributors. Contact: David O’Neill (086) 6992693 Shane McEnroy (085) 8022626

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Robert Horne Group Address: Unit 10, Fonthill Business Park, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 456 5620 Fax: (01) 460 0287 Email: sales@roberthorne.ie Web: www.roberthorne.ie

R.A. Pacáistí Teo Address: Gweedore Business Park, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal. Tel: (074) 953 2790 Fax: (074) 953 2791 Web: www.rapuk.com

REPAK LTD Address: Red Cow Interchange Estate, 1 Ballymount Road, Clondalkin, Dublin D22 HW67. Tel: (01) 467 0190 Email: info@repak.ie Web: www.repak.ie Repak was established Business: through a voluntary agreement between industry and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government as industry’s response to the producer responsibility obligations placed on Ireland by the EU Directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC). Operating on a not-for-profit basis, Repak gives producers legal compliance with their obligation to fund the recovery and recycling of their used packaging. The fees our members pay us are used to fund the recovery and recycling of the packaging on the goods or services they provide to their customers. Repak is the only government approved packaging compliance scheme under the Waste Management Packaging Regulations 2007.

saica pack ireland Address: Ashbourne Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Tel: (01) 801 0400 Fax: (01) 835 1249 Email: michael.shaw@saica.com Web: www.saica.com

saica pack lurgan Address: 16 Robert Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, BT66 8BE. Tel: (0044) 28 3832 4222 Fax: (0044) 28 3832 1788 Email: david.nelson@saica.com Web: www.saica.com

saica pack warrenpoint Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Newry Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, BT34 3LB. (0044) 28 4175 2671 (0044) 28 4175 3103 michael.shaw@saica.com www.saica.com

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Sam Mc Lernon Dublin Ltd Address: Fox and Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22. Tel: (01) 450 4121 Fax: (01) 456 9217 Web: www.sammclernon.ie

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Address: Townamore, Killala, Co. Mayo. Tel: (096) 330 44 Email: info1ireland@schuetz.net Web: www.schuetz.net Business: Production and supply of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and PE Drums. Contact: John Forkin, General Manager.

Sealpack Ltd Address: Jamestown Industrial Centre, Inchicore, Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 453 4387 Fax: (01) 453 2051 Email: info@sealpack.ie Web: www.sealpack.ie Business: Specialists in labelling solutions for hospital laboratories and medical device sectors.

SF Engineering Address: Grange, Co. Sligo. Tel: (071) 9163334 Fax: (071) 9163553 Email: info@sfengineering.ie Web: www.sfengineering.ie

sHABRA PLASTICS/ RECYCLING LTD Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

Killycard Industrial Estate, Bree, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan, A75 AE22. +353 42 9749444 info@shabra.com www.shabra.com Reprocessors and recyclers of waste plastics PET/LDPE/HDPE. Manufacturers of recycled and virgin grade bags. Rita Shah, CEO

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Sherpack Ltd

Stewart Foil Ltd

Address: Templemichael Business Park, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co. Longford. Tel: (043) 334 2130 Fax: (043) 334 2131 Email: sales@sherpack.ie Web: www.sherpack.ie

Address: Unit A1, Gateway, Rosemount Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Tel: (01) 885 3881 Fax: (01) 882 9389 Email: info@stewartfoil.ie Web: www.stewartfoil.ie

SIGNODE PACKAGING SYSTEMS Address: Block M, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare. Tel: (045)881 520 Email: sales.ie@sigpse.com Web: Web: www.signodesealstrap.ie

Smartply Europe Ltd Address: Belview, Slieve Rue, Co. Waterford. Tel: (051) 851 233 Fax: (051) 851 130 Email: anne.lucey@smartply.com Web: www.smartply.com

SMURFIT KAPPA IRELAND Address: Dublin, Lurgan, Cork, Belfast, Galway, Arklow, Display Tel: 01 409 0000 Email: rory.omahony@smurfitkappa.ie Web: www.smurfitkappa.com Contact: Rory O’Mahony, Sales Manager

Bags.ie T/A T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd Address: Unit C, 67 Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18. Tel: (01) 295 5696 Fax: (01) 295 5741 Email: info@bags.ie Web: www.bags.ie

Tetra Pak Ireland Ltd Address: 5th Floor, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: (01) 467 8000 Fax: (01) 467 8088 Web: www.tetrapak.com

The Packaging Centre Ltd For all your packaging needs

the packaging Fox & Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22. TPCirish Tel: 01 450 8759 ~ Fax: 01 450 7567 society www.thepackagingcentre.ie Address: Tel: Email:

PO Box IOP 2002, Stradbally, Co. Laois. 087 1954 125 david.little@gmail.com

The Packaging Centre Ltd For all your packaging needs

Southern Tapes & Packaging Ltd Address: Unit 17 & 18, City Link Park, Forge Hill, Kinsale Rd, Co. Cork. Tel: 1890 757 757 Fax: (021) 431 1869 Email: sales@southerntapes.ie Web: www.stapes.ie

SSPC, SFI RESEARCH CENTRE FOR PHARMACEUTICALS Address: Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)61 233754 Email: info1ireland@schuetz.net Web: www.sspc.ie Business: Pharma Research Centre Contact: Executive Director, Dr Denise Croker

TPC

Fox & Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22. Tel: 01 450 8759 ~ Fax: 01 450 7567 www.thepackagingcentre.ie

the packaging centre ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

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Fox & Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22. (01) 450 8759 (01) 450 7567 sales@thepackagingcentre.ie www.thepackagingcentre.ie Managing Director, Ivan Powell

The PrintWorks Group Address: Touchdown Business Park, Airport Road, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 431 1991 Fax: (021) 431 1883 Web: www.printworks.ie Business: Labels and flexible packaging.

CMYK

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Thorn Environmental Ltd Address: 501, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. Tel: +353 1 8615001 Fax: +353 1 8615002 Email: info@thorn.ie Web: www.thorn.ie

Thrace Synthetic Packaging Ltd Address: Ballycumber Rd, Clara, Offaly, Ireland. Tel: 057 933 1282 Email: info@thrace.ie Web: www.thrace.ie/thrace-group Business: Technical Fabrics & Packaging Solutions.

Unicelt Packaging Ltd

Web: www.versatilepackaging.ie

Address: 6 Castle Street, Cork, Co. Cork. Tel: (087) 990 1643 Fax: (01) 255 767 2 Web: www.unicelt.com unified2 A4 leaflet_Layout 1 19/06/2018 09:30 Page 1 www.unitedcaps.com

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Address: Unit A1 Hume Avenue, Park West Industrial Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) 620 5006 Fax: (01) 620 5010 Email: info@watershed.ie www.ugpg2.eu Web: www.watershed.ie Business: Label and tape producers

DESIGN & TEST FACILITY UN1F1ED2 GLOBAL PACKAGING GROUP

Address: IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Transport Simulation Testing T45 KW29. Tel: (021) 466 9009 • ISTA Certified Laboratory Email: customerserviceire@ugpg2.com • Design and Test your Packaging in one process Web: www.ugpg2.eu • Reduce time taken to get your product to market Business: Packaging solutions manufacturing, design and • Provide printed and tested packaging prototypes • Lean and Efficient Timescales testing. • All carried out on site Contact: Sales and Operations Manager: Noel Finnegan Weber Packaging

Solutions Ltd

toyota material handLing ireland Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Killeen Road, Dublin 12. (01) 419 0200 (01) 419 0325 materialhandling@toyota.ie www.toyota-forklifts.ie

UNITED CAPS Test Capabilities Ltd. GREYSTONES Address: IDA Business Park • High and Low Temperature Testing Charlesland, Greystones • Humidity Testing Co. Wicklow. • Climatic Conditioning Tel: (01) 287 2652 • Fixed Vibration Testing Fax: (01) 255 7672 • Random and Sine Vibration Web: www.unitedcaps.com • Drop Testing • Compression Testing • ECT & Burst

Western Plastics Ltd

TROY PACKAGING Address: Roselawn House, National Technolgy Park, Limerick, Ireland, V94230V. Tel: (061) 633799 Mobile: 085 758 0127 Email: Info@troypackaging.ie Web: www.troypackaging.ie Business: Packaging Equipment supplies and Logistics Solutions Contact: Ger Clifford, Director

uniboard ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Unit L 15-20, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. (01) 401 0008 (01) 401 0009 sales@uniboard.ie www.uniboard.ie

Address: Kilcannon Industrial Estate, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel: (053) 923 3778 Fax: (053) 923 3284 Email: sales@weberireland.com Web: www.webermarking.ie Contact: Business Development Manager (Ireland) Seán Kenny (087 2673098)

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Address: Ballybrit Ind. Estate Upper, Ballybrit, Co. Galway. Tel: (091) 771 588 Fax: (091) 752 877 Email: sales@westernplastics.ie Web: www.westernplastics.ie

Unit 4, 5 & 6, Boland Industrial Park, Mallow Road, Co. Cork. (021) 430 5844 CAPE SolidWorks ArtiosCAD Adobe (021) 430 5845 info@vanderwindtpackaging.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 466 9009 www.vanderwindtpackaging.ie Van der Windt Packaging is Email: customerserviceireland@ugpg2.com www.ugpg2.eu part of the Paardekooper Group with over 40,000 packaging & disposables items available. Director: Zeus Packaging Alan Foley Address: Unit 500 Grants Row, Greenogue Business Park, Versatile Packaging Ltd Rathcoole, Address: Silverstream Business Co. Dublin. Park, Silverstream, Tel: (01) 401 8900 Co. Monaghan. Fax: (01) 401 8166 Tel: (047) 851 77 Email: sales@zeus.ie Fax: (047) 851 99 Web: www.zeuspackaging.com Email: info@versatilepackaging.ie IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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