ƒ Refriso Bebidas ƒ PepsiCo Iberica ƒ Piacentina ƒ Safi Water ƒ Acrilex
Magazine 2011 06
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In 2010, Smigroup has been able to maintain and strengthen its market position by mitigating the negative impacts of the economic crisis which has characterised the world market since 2007. This past year has seen our group companies playing an increasingly important role, compared to the past, with regard to the development of innovative technologies, improving the
“
balance
protection,
Innovative
between energy
economic saving
and
growth,
environmental
social
responsibility.
The projects we develop at SMI are aimed at achieving technically
technologies in
advanced results which also comply, in all aspects, with the
harmony with
compatibility of the production processes they undergo.
”
Nowadays it is no longer sufficient simply to offer systems and machinery with high technological content to industry players from the “food & beverage” sector because, in addition to this aspect, our customers require solutions that are also “innovative” in that they are able to achieve essential objectives such as the environmental, economic and energy sustainability of their production. We believe that we have created a series of products that are able to fully meet these requirements, among them, for example, the new ECOBLOC® PLUS system by the Smiform Division, which we shall discuss in the “innovation” section of this issue of “Sminow”. ECOBLOC® PLUS is a latest generation system which brings together, in one single machine, the functions of stretchblow moulding, filling/capping and labelling of PET containers, thereby optimizing space, efficiency and consumption. SMI Group’s commitment to protecting the environment is also illustrated by SMI obtaining the UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 certification; this demonstrates how a company which produces industrial machines, such as ours, can organise its activities in perfect harmony with its surroundings and in line with the development requirements of its customers. Protecting the ecosystem in which we live has now become imperative for all human activities; only by restructuring their work so as to satisfy this new and pressing requirement can companies continue to grow and progress. SMI is ready and willing to play its part in this great challenge,
which
is
also
collective improvement.
Paolo Nava, Chairman & CEO SMI S.p.A.
a
wonderful
opportunity
for
Editorial
the environment
most stringent parameters of economic and environmental
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INSTALLATION
6.
Brazil: Refriso Bebidas
12.
Spain: Compañia de Bebidas PepsiCo
20. Italy: Piacentina Srl 28.
Egypt: Safi Water National Company
36. Brazil: Acrilex
INNOVATION
44. “SACS” Project: the compact line which makes savings and respects the environment
50. SK “HS - High Speed” Shrinkwrappers: maximum level speed and precision
54.
Smipack: New solutions for continuous automatic packing
INFORMATION
58.
Environment: SMI obtains the UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 certification
60. Training: “Work-related Learning” project
62.
Trade fair events: great expectations for 2011
Food:
a sector which seems not
to be touched by crises, neither in
Italy
nor
abroad,
especially
with regard to canned foods. The food industry, which is also the biggest user of packaging, is strongly committed to reducing its environmental impact, avoiding over-packaging
and
requiring
lighter packaging with unaltered technical characteristics.
UP TO 15% LESS ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ECOBLOC速 PLUS: integrated system of stretch-blow moulding, filling/capping and labelling
UP TO 90% LESS WATER CONSUMPTION
>> PAG.44
Harmony
between
Ecology
and
Business SMI
has
obtained
from
AFNOR
(the French body) certification for its
Environmental
System,
which
Management
acknowledged
its
compliance with the UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 regulations.
>> PAG.58
Magazine 2011 06
UP TO 50% LESS CO2 EMISSIONS
Refriso Bebidas.
The Many Flavours of Brazil The majority of carbonated soft drinks brands produced in Brazil has, as their basic ingredient, a fruit, seed or extract deriving from locally-grown plants. In fact, in this large South American country, there is an exceptional variety of fruits, a large amount WATER & CSD SECTOR
of which are used in the industrial production of fruit juices and
Refriso Bebidas
carbonated soft drinks. Just think of the guarana-based drinks, which are
Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
made from a seed grown in the Amazon forest, whose consumption in Brazil
>> stretch-blow moulder
exceeds that of cola-based drinks.
SMIFORM SR 10
Brazil is the third largest market in the world for consumption of carbonated
>> shrinkwrapper
soft drinks, helped also by its warm climate. Nothing can beat sipping a cool
SMIFLEXI LSK 35 F
drink made with coconut, guarana, soda or cola on a hot day. In Brazil, there really is an embarrassment of riches and everyone can lay their hands on a product that perfectly satisfies their own palate. One of the main players in this enormous “business� is located in Sorocaba, a town close to San Paolo in Brazil, where the company Refriso Bebidas has its headquarters. To increase the capacity of the 2 litre bottle PET line, the Brazilian company recently purchased from SMI an Smiform SR 10 stretch-blow moulder and an Smiflexi LSK 35F shrinkwrapper which are able to reach production speeds of 18,000 bottles per hour and 35 packs per minute respectively.
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installation.
Refriso Bebidas and product diversification It is not by chance that Refriso Bebidas occupies a strong position among
carbonated
soft
drinks
manufacturers in Latin America. The
company
seize
has
market
been
able
opportunities
to and
meet the growing demand for soft drinks which has been witnessed in Brazil in recent years. Outstanding
professionalism
and
excellent
been
the
know-how
decisive
have
factors
that
have allowed Refriso Bebidas to expand latest
its
business,
generation
installing
manufacturing
systems and machines with high technological content. Faced with an increasingly demanding market, Refriso has managed to diversify its product portfolio, which now includes
numerous
carbonated
soft
brands
drinks,
of
colas,
carbonated
soft
drinks
energy drinks, fruit juices and other beverages. The “Bacana” brand is
(cola,
among the most successful of the
lemon, Tutti Frutti and grape,
Brazilian
to
company
and
includes
different
in
several
cola
name
“Kiko” an
light,
just
products
flavours
a
guarana, few).
branded
and
equally
“Original” broad
The
“Vedete”, offer
range
of
beverages with the flavours of
cola,
guarana,
pineapple, etc.), while the the
products “Red
“All
Night”, Night”,
“Xapuri”
and
“Cachoeira” lines are the favourites among
young
people.
7
in
grape,
REFRISO BEBIDAS
Smi and Refriso Bebidas: technology at the service of the customer 2 litre PET bottles in 3x2 shrink film packs. The machine is also, however, able to package other types of containers already used by the Brazilian company, such as aluminium cans. Absolute
product
quality
and
customer
satisfaction
are
priorities
of
Bebidas’
“mission”.
For
Refriso this
reason,
the all
drinks which leave the company’s plants
are
subjected
to
continuous quality controls by a dedicated technical team.
The Refriso (Refrigerantes Sorocaba has
Ltda)
company
acquired
great
system utilization. The is
production completely
system
automated
experience in producing and
and
packaging a wide range of
transitions
non-alcoholic
container
to
one
configuration
beverages
in
various flavours. The
machinery
installed
guarantees
pack
rapid
from
one
another
and to
another.
at the Brazilian company’s
To
bottling
the
the
most advanced technologies
for
in
flexibility,
under the “Bacana” brand,
reliability and efficiency: key
Refriso Bebidas turned to
factors which allow for the
the
production capacity and the
SMI, opting for a 10 cavity
product mix of the group’s
stretch-blow moulder from
different commercial brands
the
to be easily adapted based
for
upon
the
plants
terms
of
market
uses
demands
enhance 2
production
litre
PET
bottling
technical
products
expertise
Smiform end
of
of
bottles,
line
Brazilian
SR
of
series;
packaging, company
and preferences, with low
chose an Smiflexi LSK 35F
operating costs and optimal
shrinkwrapper, which packs
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installation. The uses of guarana The indigenous peoples of South America have always considered guarana an
to
be
an
extremely
elixir
valuable
of
life;
plant
which provided them with food and a means of curing disease, alleviating physical of
pain
and
stamina,
its
tonic
increasing by
and
virtue
stimulating
properties. Only
the
seeds
were
used,
used
according
of
which
this
plant
each
tribe
its
own
to
“recipe”. Tradition has it that clusters of half-open fruit were collected and put into containers filled with cold water to extract the outer layers. After being cleaned, the extracts were roasted over a low heat and reduced to a powder, to which a small amount of water was added to form a smooth paste. From this mixture “log” shapes were extracted and smoked on a fire of resinous wood. The log obtained in this way was grated when required. Guarana
is
widely
used
in
South
America
to
prepare
a
famous soft drink, which is slightly fizzy, known by the same name, which, especially in Brazil, is synonymous with “soda”. The drink looks and tastes similar to cola-based drinks. It has a slightly stimulating effect and a sweet taste. As a medicine, it is available in tablets, sticks and, better still, powder. Still today, guarana is used to improve concentration, physical and mental stamina and to bring energy to the body.
An
equal
put
into
amount
of
care
is
SMI
do
Brasil,
SMI’s
local
and
an
Smiflexi
LSK
35F
branch, has played a crucial
packer is testimony to the
materials and suppliers, two key
role
importance
factors in improving the efficiency
of
of
its
the
the
selection
production
ensuring
that
the
of
raw
process products
and on
in
the
advising ideal
present
production
Refriso
solutions and
for
future
requirements;
offer maintain their high quality
the choice of an Smiform
level.
SR 10 stretch-blow moulder
9
on
Refriso
technological
places
innovation
and the operative versatility of its systems.
REFRISO BEBIDAS
THE WORD TO THE CUSTOMER - Interview with Edson Silveira Mello, Production Manager, Refriso Bebidas What are the factors that led Refriso
Bebidas
purchasing
a
to
invest
Smiform
SR
in 10
stretch-blow moulder? “We
were
of
already
SMIPACK,
subsidiary we
had
customers
one
of
companies,
come
credibility
so
know
of
the
reliability
of
this
to
and
SMI’s and
major
Italian
group
specialising
in
packaging
machinery.
SMI
represents
a
viable
alternative to other suppliers in the
sector
since
it
machinery one
of
ratios What is the key to Refriso
quality
Bebidas’ success in Brazil?
company?
“Undoubtedly
our
commitment
to
ongoing
improving
standards
“As
of
your
partnership
the
with
our
the quality of the products
suppliers, Refriso’s principal
we
requirement relates to the
offer.
meet of
end
best
in
order
consumers has
demands.
of
during
the
support and the availability
always
been
changes
trends from
what
and close
occurs
purchasing
after-sales
terms
of of
spare
our
suitable low
expects
the
from
us
today and in the future.”
>From
we
with
latest
technical
for
service the
the
system quality
level of our products.”
a supplier have to meet the
10
a to
efficiency
production
jeopardise
and
support.
afford
quality
our
require
technology
compromise of
all
machinery,
cannot
and What characteristics must
suppliers,
generation We
what
parts.
equipped
we
understand
technical
innovative
decisions of consumers can market
in
the
Only
analysis
offered
our
to
in
service
way,
attentive market
to
expectations
possible
company very
In
the
highly
and
the on
Brazil,
systems
best
the
in
innovative with
quality/price
market.
We
are
confident that this partnership, which was strengthened by our purchasing
regards
operating
offers
the
stretch-blow
Smiform
moulder
SR10
and
the
Smiflexi LSK 35F shrinkwrapper, is
just
long
the
and
beginning
fruitful
between
of
a
collaboration
Refriso
and
SMI.”
How important is innovation for your company? “Innovation Refriso’s
constantly best
forms
“mission”
part and
searching
available
we for
technology
of are the at
competitive prices. The benefits we
derive
from
applying
this
strategy are passed on to our customers, who can easily locate high-end products on the market with ratio.”
an
excellent
quality/price
installation. Guarana-based soft drinks amid tales of myths and legends The
history
of
guarana
extremely
ancient.
centuries,
this
For
is
many
evergreen
climbing plant, which can reach a
height
was
of
fifteen
considered
Amazonian
metres,
sacred
Indian
by
tribes.
Because of its “strange” fruit, without which the plant would have
gone
unnoticed,
it
has
always been at the centre of legends, ancient
myths times,
and one
tales. of
In
these
legends had, as its main star, Cereaporanga, How
important
SMI’s
direct
through
for
Refriso
presence
its
SMI
in
do
is
pleasing
a
girl
appearance
with
and
a
soul,
Brazil
protected
Brasil
beauty and life. It is said that
branch?
one
day,
by
the
goddess
Cereaporanga
fell
of in
love with a brave warrior from “SMI’s
direct
presence
our
country
was
key
factors
in
making us
choosing
our
the
process
an enemy tribe. The two lovers, who would never have been able
decision-
to overcome the hatred that
of
that
this
organisation,
other
in the
one
to
had existed for years between
supplier.
For
the
just
any
to run away together to live a
like
rival
tribes,
decided
that
happy life. During their escape, Cereaporanga came across a
another continent, it is essential
wounded anaconda snake and, despite the danger, her sweet
for us to be able to rely upon the
heart led her to stop and help the animal. However, as a result
permanent local presence of the
of this “stop-off”, the warriors from her tribe were able to
supplier.
are
catch up with the two fugitives. Certain that her lover would
able to depend upon, at any time,
be captured and killed, Cereaporanga made a love and death
technical support which is “close
pact with him, asking the big snake to squeeze them together
to home” is vitally important in
in their final embrace. The Amazonian Indians of her tribe,
being
high
seeing the two lovers entwined in their final gesture of love,
system
despaired at the impending death of their protégée and asked
use, especially in the event that
for help from the goddess of beauty and life so that at least
we require spare parts urgently.
the spirit of the woman would not abandon them. The goddess,
From
the
moved by Cereaporanga’s gesture, made a plant grow from
presence of SMI do Brasil is a
her eyes, the “guarana”, whose fruits, when opening, resemble
source of confidence and peace
two shining black eyes, just like those of the beautiful maiden.
of
The
able of
to
in
point
the
that
maintain
efficiency
this
mind
fact
entity
two
uses machinery originating from
level
industrial
led
and
of
we
a
view,
conduct
of
our
everyday work.”
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PepsiCo Iberica.
The
Gruppo PepsiCo. Echavarri Viña, Spain >> shrinkwrapper SMIFLEXI SK1202HS P
cases, cluster packs, etc. In
preferences
the
and
operations
packing,
of
adopting
addition,
consumer
and
expectations
are constantly evolving, requiring
increasingly innovative processes
soft
for
set up extremely flexible bottling
managing
plant,
Compañia de Bebidas S.A
(non-alcoholic
industrialise bottling
WATER & CSD SECTOR
CSD
drinks) sector was the first to
the
distribution
production system
and
drinks
manufacturers
to
lines that can be quickly adapted
packaging techniques.
to market trends.
The correct choice of packaging,
This requirement led “Compañia
in
de Bebidas PepsiCo” to install in
particular,
important a
is
to
beverage
fundamentally
the
success
product,
since
of
its
all
a
own new
manufacturing
Smiflexi
plants
SK 1202
companies in the sector use a
shrinkwrapper,
great variety of containers (glass
packing cans at high speed.
bottles, which
PETs,
are
metal
packaged
cans, in
etc.)
various
types of packaging, among them shrinkwrap
packets,
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cardboard
designed
HS
P
for
installation.
PepsiCo Group aims for high speed and flexibility Every day, across the world, hundreds of millions of consumers purchase their preferred choice of carbonated soft drink. The
enormous
success
of
this
type of beverage has significantly increased of
the
production
must
find
consumer
responsibilities
companies
a
balance
which
between
requirements
for
healthy, wholesome products and internal of
requirements
marketing
containment,
in
terms
strategies,
cost
expanding
their
share of the market, etc. The Spanish company “Compañia de
Bebidas
purchased
PepsiCo”
recently
Above: Compañia de Bebidas’ technical staff, on a visit to SMI, meets
new
Smiflexi
personnel from the commercial and after-sales support departments.
a
shrinkwrapper HS
series,
to
cutting-edge
from
the
SK
strengthen,
with
machinery,
its
for
high
speed
operations;
this
Spanish
company
secondary packaging line for soft
the system allows for the
to
maintain
its
very
drinks in 33cl cans.
packaging
high
product
quality,
fully
This was a significant investment
and double lanes) of metal
respecting the environment
which led to the installation of a
cans
and maintaining its position
new-generation
(with or without pads) in a
automatic
line
in
large
(both shrink
number
configurations:
in
single
film of
packs
different
2x2,
3x2,
4x2, 4x3, 6x3, 6x4, 7x4, 7x5 and 8x4. It is a cutting-edge choice of technology the
which
satisfies
requirement
increase
in
for
an
production
due
to growing market demand for canned soft drinks and provides terms It for
is
high of
a
final
crucial
Compañia
PepsiCo,
13
which
flexibility
in
packaging. investment de
Bebidas
will
allow
as market leader.
PEPSICO IBERICA
Packaging: an important marketing strategy Operative flexibility in its
developing its own business
own bottling lines is a key
and
factor
Bebidas
continuous
In
technologically-advanced
for
PepsiCo being
the
company.
able
to
use
a
fact, single
this
is
why
it
makes
investments
machinery.
During
this
wide
process
range of products in many
growth,
different pack configurations
has
is
professionalism of SMI, with
packer
to
package
a
undoubtedly
advantageous
an
choice
from
of
innovation
Bebidas
relied
which
it
has
upon
the
collaborated
since as long ago as 1998,
new SK 1200 HS P packer
the year in which the first
by
packer
the up
Smiflexi
is and
also
production line to
to
be
120,000
whole
allows
for
capacity
of
was
by
this
installed.
increased
to
respond
cph.
to
requests
The
manufacturing
cycle
Italian In
OEM order
promptly from
and
versatile
machinery,
to
keep
SMI
makes
continuous
changeover
designed
times
investments in the research
to a minimum. The Spanish
and development of innovative
company strongly believes in
projects, such as the new
PepsiCo Iberica
PepsiCo Incorporated is a multinational company which the
field
of
its
customers for more flexible
automatic
completely
format
in
and
PepsiCo
a financial point of view. The
the
operates
in
production,
marketing
and
sales of a wide range of food and beverage products. The company was established in 1898 with the name “Pepsi Cola Company� becoming PepsiCo in 1965 when it merged with Frito-Lay. PepsiCo purchased Tropicana in 1998 and Quaker-Oats in 2001. In addition to the PepsiCola brand, the American company also owns Gatorade, Frito-Lay, SoBe, Naked, 7Up and Tropicana and has a presence in over 200 countries across the world. In 2009, the multinational PepsiCo had a turnover of 43.3 billion USD, employing 285,000 people. PepsiCo Iberica is the division of PepsiCo which operates in Spain and Portugal. It is one of the main commercial divisions of the US company and has two main headquarters (Madrid and Vitoria), four production plants in the Iberian peninsula and a workforce of over 3,500 employees.
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installation. added of
modules,
the
the
magazines
for
greater
An
extremely
element
length
to
allow
autonomy.
of
innovative
the
Smiflexi
packers of the SK HS series is represented by the new shrinking
tunnel
equipped
with
devices
for
for
cans,
appropriate
side
shrinking
the packs. The flow of warm air is, in fact, also distributed to the sides of the packs in transit
in
the
tunnel;
this
allows for the quality of side shrinking
to
be
improved,
obtaining, at the end of the process,
superior
quality
packages from an aesthetic point of view.
“SK HS (High Speed)” series
metres,
of
fitted with its own motor.
Smiflexi
that
are
shrinkwrappers able
to
package
HS
different
fitted
at
of
which
is
The Smiflexi SK 1200/1202
different sized cans in many configurations
each
shrinkwrappers with
an
are
automatic
the maximum speed of 450
system for changing formats
packs per minute (depending
which
on
the
adjustments, notably easing
of
the
collation
and
size
containers
packaged).
The
technology
of
being
innovative
the
new
SK
the
minimises
work
of
manual
the
machine
operator. The design of the SK HS models is ergonomic
1200/1202 HS, together with
and
functional
the fluid and fully automatic
the
operator
packaging
which
undertake
is typical of the SK range,
connected
guarantees SMI customers
maintenance of the system,
very
in
in
of
highest
high
terms
of
system,
performance the
reliability
full
For
cardboard
lowering
example,
to
activities
the
safety
the
package,
all to
allows
easily
compliance
the process, the quality of final
and
use with
and the
standards.
the
blank
“pit-type magazine”
operating costs and energy
was devised to ease loading
saving. In the machine feed
operations, make feeding the
area,
the
of
the
machine
products
are
blanks more linear and fluid
pushes
accumulating
with
pushes),
cardboard
optimally managed thanks to
(less
a conveyor made up of two
automatic loading by robot
modules each measuring 2
(optional)
and
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carry increase,
out by
PEPSICO IBERICA
Pepsi and environmental sustainability Reducing
energy
consumption
and,
consequently, connected
pollution
to
it,
should
be a moral imperative for all
companies,
the
largest
has for
been some
managing more
especially
ones. years its
PepsiCo
committed now
appropriately.
example,
two
to
resources years
For after
the launch of the “Path to zero” project, which aimed at
reducing
water
and
energy consumption and at
European Green Capital Award
“European European
Green
Capital”
Commission
is
a
initiative
which every year recognises a city within the EU which is at the
cutting-edge
solutions
for
friendly
urban
tasked
with
title
uses
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in
terms
of
environmentallyliving.
The
awarding
jury the
environmental
indicators to assess the ability of the candidate cities to
achieve
high
levels
of
environmental
protection,
their commitment in following ever more ambitious objectives in terms of sustainable development and the possibility of them acting as a model for other European cities. Stockholm and Hamburg were the first cities to win the title; Stockholm in 2010 and Hamburg in 2011.
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installation. Vitoria-Gasteiz is the “European Green Capital” for 2012 Vitoria-Gasteiz, capital
of
the
community
of
unofficial autonomous the
Basque
Country and capital of the province of Álava, has been declared the winner of the “European
Green
Capital”
award for 2012. The award, established by the European Commission,
encourages
cities to improve their quality of
life,
taking
systematic
account of the environment during town planning. The
award
for
is
a
showcase
commitment
and
decreasing waste linked to
innovation
manufacturing
for growth and progression
the
famous
processes,
drinks
brand
in
the
which future,
as
reworking
of
has decided to publicise the
“green”
results
encourages
it
has
achieved
in
terms of sustainability. As
well
to
as
the
become
free”
by
packaging
replacing raw
with
a
large
materials
the
the
made
to
waste,
cities
sustainable
fact
that
great
Vitoria
“has
progress
in
greening a traditional urban environment. The
“Green
Belt”,
a
semi-
amount
natural green area partially
it
reclaimed
uses
sustainable
and
areas,
biodegradable products.
centre,
Between
2008
the
The award was earned by
fuel is
committed
reducing of
ambition
“fossil company
primarily
allow
development on a global level.
2023,
American
will
degraded
surrounds ensuring
that
the its
today,
entire population of almost
there has also been a drop
a quarter of a million people
in
lives within 300 metres of
energy
and
from
consumption,
which followed a decrease in
the
amount
taken
to
of
landfill
waste and
a
decrease in water usage. Health
and
sustainability
are
fact
part
Pepsi it
in
Group’s attributes
of
DNA
the and
great
importance to technological
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an open green space. The
local
made to
authorities
far-reaching
sustain
and
biodiversity
and
have
choices increase
ecosystem
services. Flora
and
fauna
monitored
and
fragmentation
are habitat
is
reduced
wherever possible. The
city
is
successfully
coping with water scarcity and has steadily decreased its
water
consumption
over
the
decade;
has
been
last
possible
to
numerous
to
improve
reduce towards
consumption”.
investments
water
losses
this
thanks
and
supply, work
sustainable
PEPSICO IBERICA About Vitoria-Gasteiz The city was founded in 1181 near the village of Gasteiz, with the name Nueva Vitoria, by the King of Navarre, Sancho VI the Wise. Soon after its foundation, the town took on its official Castilian name of VitoriaGasteiz. When, in 1978, Basque names were also made official, the name remained the same in both languages. The city is divided into two parts: the mediaeval town high on the hill and the modern town at the bottom. The latter is in continuous development due to the recent industrialisation of
the
area,
based
essentially
on
the
establishment
of
small
to
medium sized enterprises and on the presence of some multinational companies. Vitoria’s strategic position, located on the shortest link road between Castiglia and Northern Europe, has made this city a very active commercial centre since ancient times. The development of its arts and crafts and its industry experienced strong growth especially during the 19th and 20th centuries. The city is characterised by a wellkept and preserved historic centre, deemed as one of the best in the north of the Iberian Peninsula and, for this reason, in 1987 it was declared of national interest.
innovations tools use
for of
as
valuable
reducing
energy,
water
thereby
cut
costs,
lead
the
innovation,
and
motivate employees, assist
reduce
risks,
packaging materials.
retail
Sustainable companies can
increase consumer loyalty. At
customers
Echevarri
this
principle
even as is
Vina,
on
an
importance
particular
and
Vitoria,
takes
greater paid
and
attention
by
companies
communities
to
environmental issues, which are seen as key elements for of
improving life.
This
the
quality
commitment
was recently recognised by the
European
which Gasteiz
Commission,
declared the
Green Capital�.
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Vitoria“European
Piacentina. The advantages of integrated logistics “Integrated an
logistics�
increasingly
Piacentina Srl
since
Polo di Podenzano (PC), Italy
flexible approach.
>> shrinkwrapper
production
SMIFLEXI SK 600 T
up to consumption of the product by individual purchasers are
>> multi-packer
carefully planned, organised and controlled.
>> conveyors
processing
role
FOOD SECTOR
it
food
playing
in
SMIFLEXI MP 300
the
is
important
guarantees
Integrated
an
industry, extremely
All phases of the
process,
logistics
starting
is
the
with
key
the
to
supply
success
of
for
raw
the
materials
company
Piacentina Srl, which has optimised all the steps and phases from one operator to the next within its production line.
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installation.
From storage to transportation... Piacentina: a leader in integrated logistics Piacentina in
San
Polo
Srl,
di
based
Podenzano
(Piacenza), was established in 2003 from the merger of
three
entities:
the
San
Martino Scrl cooperatives, the Cores Consortium and private
investor
Cristina
Dodici. The company, in just eight has
years
of
achieved
business,
a
leadership
position in the “co-packing” sector of canned foods. In the meantime, its workforce has
grown
from
two
employees at its inception to its current 43 internal workers
and
20
external
workers. Piacentina works in the field of agribusiness logistics
based
Cortemaggiore
in
and,
since
with unique features. Again, with
a
the start of its operations,
the
client
it
service,
has
managed
customers
to
management for
the
starting
solutions
logistics from
cycle,
storing
semi-processed to
has
the
also
to
packages,
of
order preparation.
the the
passing
and
The
order
company
has grown considerably in recent years and in 2004 began of
a
the
construction
new 14,000m2
plant
expanded
for managing storage and
stages of packaging, picking, preparation.
“turnkey”
Alseno
been
through all the intermediary standardisation
offering
a
products
transportation
finished
offer
integrated
view
plant
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PIACENTINA
Customer Satisfaction as a key priority
Careful of
the
the
consideration
requirements
various
its
brackets
clientele
company establish
has
led
a
truly
company
manufacturers intending to
innovative
outsource
the
packaging their
usually
of
separate
the
three activities:
the
of
providing
customers
optimised to
secondary
business,
in
location,
food
stage
customised
single
for
an
of
its
one
as
of
to
partner
plant which brings together, management
is
ideal
the
Piacentina
The
with
and
a
logistically
service,
thanks
proximity
the
to
the
storage of the “raw”, that
Piacentina
is,
main motorway network.
unlabelled
product;
plants
of
secondary packaging; and the
Operationally, the company’s
preparation and shipment of
plants
orders.
the
are
entire
to
cover
logistics
able
cycles
project,
linked
to
Piacentina srl has purchased
follow
the
a new logistics site in the
stage:
IT
town of S. Polo di Podenzano,
flows;
storage;
with an overall surface area
movement
of
transportation and delivery
To
implement
this
70,000m2
of
which
warehouses processing
(35,000m2 is
indoors),
dedicated canned
to
foods
the
stages
primary
that
packing
management
of
packaging;
of
goods;
to the end user. Piacentina’s
production
activity stands out for the
and a packaging department
great
made up of four production
it
variety
lines.
different
handles:
of
not brands
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products just
the (Cirio,
installation. “NEW TS� Tray Stacker
This
is
a
device
stacks
plastic,
glass
containers
clustered
in
which
metal
or
both
cardboard
Valfrutta, De Rica, to name
trays
just a few) or the different
(only for fit-in type cans)
products (peas, sweetcorn,
on
beans, etc.), but above all the
one above the other, with
different types of containers
any subsequent packaging
(glass jars, cans, etc.) which
in shrink film.
are
The Smiflexi NEW TS can
packaged
in
many
or
two
pads
or
different pack configurations:
be
packets in film only, tray +
series
film, flat pad + film, stacked
on
trays, cardboard blanks with
casepackers
cardboard sleeve.
CM
Therefore, characteristic manufacturing
the
main of
systems
the is
or
more
installed
on
loose layers,
the
SK
shrinkwrappers,
WP
wrap
around
and
series
on
the
combined
machines. The of
system
an
is
made
electronic
device
up
stacking
operating
in
motion,
with
continuous
outputs of up to 60 packs per minute depending on the
machine
model
with
which it is combined and the
type
of
container
being packaged. Pack
formats
can
vary
according to the container shape and size, although the most popular configurations are 4x3 and 6x4.
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PIACENTINA flexibility, guaranteed by the presence of machines with high
technological
such
as
the
600T
content
Smiflexi
SK
shrinkwrapper,
equipped with tray stacker, and
the
Smiflexi
MP
300
sleeve packer. The
initial
steel and
cans, various
machine
packs
cluster
packs
kinds
of
jars,
with a capacity from 150 to 1,000g, in over 50 different configurations. The 4x3 and 3x4 packs are created also on two layers, one upon the other, thanks to the “NEW TS” device.
The food processing sector in Italy The food processing sector in Italy is characterised by the growing attention paid by consumers to product characteristics and
production
requirement
for
processes,
which
“transparency”
translates
to
ensure
into the
a
strong
quality
and
wholesomeness of industrially packaged food and drink. Such a
well-developed
market
requires
companies
in
the
“food
&
beverage” sector to make continuous organisational changes both in relation to production areas and to sales and support activities such as supplying, marketing, packaging, etc. The company Piacentina Srl operates within this context. It is one of the major Italian companies which are active in the packaging of canned foods for third parties and it has made innovation one of the cornerstones of its “mission”. Within the field of investment in new technologies, Piacentina has entrusted to SMI the engineering study of four lines of secondary packaging, within which the following have been installed: 6 Smiflexi packers: an SK 600/T shrinkwrapper equipped with a tray stacker; an SK 800/F shrinkwrapper for shrinkwrapping jars of various sizes in the 3x1 format at a speed of around 200 ppm; a 45 ppm shrinkwrapper; a TF 450 trayformer; two MP series cardboard sleeve packers and all the conveyors which move the loose containers and finished packs.
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installation. Maximum
flexibility
is
also
...Focus on canned foods
guaranteed by the Smiflexi MP
300
creates
packer,
the
which
packaging
in
cardboard sleeves. The
Smiflexi
the
MP
packers
series
can
of
pack
bottles, cans, cartons and plastic,
metal
jars
in
various
pack:
multiple
the
bottle
outside with
and layers;
neck
of
with
inside
the
built-in
glass
types
or
packaging;
handles;
with
strengthening side flaps. The Smiflexi MP 300 packer installed plants
in is
the
production up
to
hour
and
is
packaging
meet
bottles
per
dedicated
of
in 1x2, 1x3, in
to
requirements
30,000
formats
Piacentina
able
steel
to
cans
2x2
and
2x3
Over
The
Top
(OTT) formations�.
Canned
foods
varieties
of
are
preserved
so
consumed
even
ancient
made
vegetable that
they
out
times,
up
of
which
of
all are
can
be
season.
housewives
In
would
prepare the foods at home and would then in
preserve
place
could when
at
be
them
that
eaten
fresh
using
time
so
during
methods that
the
products
they
seasons
were
not
available. With the advent of the food industry,
from
the
mid-nineteenth
century, canned food preparation switched from kitchens to factories. Tomatoes were the first vegetables to be industrially treated for producing purees, peeled tomatoes and tomato concentrates. Attention then passed to fruit preserves
(jams)
and
then
to
all
types
of
foodstuffs,
preserved in oil or in brine. Today, canned foods are among the most widespread food products and are expected to become even more so by virtue of the strong demand for long-life foodstuffs from countries in the developing world.
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PIACENTINA
THE WORD TO THE CUSTOMER - Interview with Cristina Dodici, Managing Director of Piacentina Srl. Piacentina the
is
a
leader
co-packing
for
canned
in
sector
foods. it
How
important
is
for
company
operating
a in
integrated logistics to have flexible
and
technologically
innovative machinery? “Our company has always focused upon guaranteeing a
high
quality
service,
without losing sight of the financial reason, made in
aspect.
great
is meeting the approval of
that
purchasers who have less
are
emerging
in
the
food market?
disposable income.
“Data obtained from recent trade shows, such as the latest
edition
of
MARCA
held in Bologna on 19th and 20th
January
confirmed been
that
sustained
2011,
has
there
has
growth
of
“private labels” also in 2010, with
an
increase
of
6.5%
compared to the previous year. It
is
therefore
clear
that
the market is rewarding an offer of convenience which
Despite
this,
a
very
important fact is emerging: the
commercial
with
higher
brands
trends
of
growth were the premium brands, which recorded an increase of around 33%. It
seems
consumer
clear has
that found
the a
balance point: in future they will perhaps consume less, but better quality, trying to locate, as much as possible, a quality product.”
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this has
investments
technological
continuously
What are the main trends
For
Piacentina
innovation, searching
installation.
for the best solutions the
Spurred
market
on
is
in
has
to
offer;
this
order
to
guarantee
by
the
over-
excellent quality standards,
whelming
without
develop-
losing
sight
of
a
competitive and extremely
m
interesting
it
commercial
e
n
achieved in
target.”
just What must meet
characteristics a
supplier
have
Piacentina’s
to
quality
standards?
Piacentina
but
exclusively
only
and
commercial
business,
Piacentina
of Srl
continues to invest with the the customer. What do you expect from your partners in the packaging sector? “Planting seeds today means
partners!! We
eight
years
aim of completely satisfying
“Suppliers are not allowed in
t
has
require
maximum
reaping abundant harvests
and
in the near future. We ask
our
our partners to work with
dedication professionalism
from
collaborators, and we can
care
confirm
fruitful harvest.”
with
certainty
that,
concrete from
and
dedication
a
technological point of view, this is what we have found in our commercial partners up to now.”
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for
a
Safi Water .
Water from the magical Egyptian desert At the western end of the Egyptian desert, at the border with Libya, around 300 km south-west of Marsa Matruh, the Siwa Oasis offers its visitors an almost unique experience. It is a beautiful tourist destination, able to charm anyone, offering unique emotions thanks to the magic of the desert, especially when it is WATER & CSD SECTOR
revived by the present of water sources which create green oases dotted around
Safi Water Co.
the great expanses of sand and rock.
Safi National Company
The presence of water in the oasis encourages agricultural activities, the related
Siwa, Egypt
food processing businesses and a small number of factories specialising in the
>> stretch-blow moulder
production of mineral water. Among these, the “National Company for Producing
SMIFORM SR 4 >> conveyors
and Bottling natural water & olive oils� stands out.
Owned by the Egyptian army
and controlled by the NSPO (National Service Products Organization), it produces and markets SAFI mineral water. The partnership with SMI was fundamentally important for the engineering study and installation of a new 6,000 bph PET line, which includes the rotary stretch-blow moulder for creating PET bottles, the labeller, case packer, systems for moving bottles and packages and various auxiliary equipment which completes the line.
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installation.
Safi Mineral Water ...natural par excellence Safi
natural
mineral
standards.
Safi
water
is
water is known throughout
particularly
Egypt for its high quality and
for
many beneficial properties.
in sodium and is free from
Thanks
iron
to
modern
sophisticated water a
is
extracted
spring
and
systems,
in
the
diets
recommended
that
and
are
lacking
manganese.
Its
high fluorine content helps
from
to protect the teeth. In all
Siwa
stages
of
production,
Egyptian
metres,
it
fully automated machinery,
a
to
from
reaches pure
the
and
which
surface
in
uncontaminated
company
the
Oasis at a depth of 1,000
which,
growing
in
response
market
to
demand,
state. As evidence of these
a
characteristics, the National
recently
Company for Producing and
composed of technologically
Bottling
advanced
natural
water
&
new
uses
bottling
engineering
9001:
line
certification
has
added,
machinery.
olive oils obtained the ISO 2008
line
been
for
study
the
The
of
new
the
6,000
for its quality management
bottles per hour system
system.
addition,
was
place
SMI,
In
production
takes
entrusted
to
virtue
its
by
under the direct supervision
specialisation
of the Ministry for Health
design
and
systems
in
accordance
international
with quality
of in
of
the
integrated for
bottling
and packaging beverages and
foods
(PET,
in
PEHD,
plastic
PP)
and
glass
containers
and
metal
cans.
SMI
The
project
managers
looked into
very the
closely
production
requirements the
Producing water
visits
Co.
and
&
following study,
of
National
and,
preliminary
several to
Bottling
oils
a
for
the
29
inspection Sawi
Oasis
SAFI WATER minimum,
which
allows
for the rapid switch from one type of production to another. 4
An
Smiform
rotary
moulder
SR
stretch-blow
has
been
placed
at the “head” of the bottling line,
which
producing
is
capable
up
to
of
7,200
bottles per hour. The design and
creation
PET
containers
of
the of
new
0.25
/
0.66 / 1.5 L, created by the Smiform account
designers, of
the
took
functional,
economical and aesthetical requirements customer. the
new
The Safi
of
the
“design” water
of
PET
bottles is actually inspired and of
careful all
they
evaluation
high
aspects,
The
logistical
drew
up
solution
a
technical
which
perfectly
in
line
company’s
was with
the
optimal to of
and
of
finance.
In
operating
order
maximum
efficiency
line,
SMI
also
the
customer
accurate
of
the
presented with
analysis
of
an the
a
careful
the
accumulation,
distribution loose
of
the
containers
and
packaged
products. of
3D
and
movement
Cost
a
study
dynamics
modular
Operation),
The structure
the
Smiline
graphical simulation of the
conveyors
new system and a detailed
adapts
to
various
study
types
of
bottles
of
the
between machines
interactions
the which
different co-exist
easily
and product flows, with
format
on the line. All the Smiline
changeover
conveyors
r e d u c e d
to
were
respond
designed
appropriately
to
times
a
to requests for fluidity and flexibility
put
forward
by
the Egyptian company and created technical
using
innovative
solutions
allow,
management
cost dynamics (TCO - Total of
systems
product flows, thanks
requirements,
guarantee
SMI
materials.
among other things, for
both in terms of production to
quality
and
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of
by the Egyptian company’s
installation. Economic development in the Siwa oasis The fertile lands of the oasis have enabled the development of
agricultural
production
based mainly on olives, date palms and alfalfa which are flanked other and
by
small
kinds fruit,
of
crops
of
vegetables
mainly
intended
for local use. As well as its agricultural activities and food image
and
includes the
the
sun,
trees.
logo,
In
addition the
new
which
symbols
water
“design”, the
its
for
companies,
Siwa
is
also
a
and
palm
prestigious industrial centre.
to
their
Tourism is the second most
”appeal”
PET
processing (dates and olives)
of
containers
important economic sector in the
area,
attracting
around
results from the accuracy
10,000 visitors per year (of
and
which 6,000 are foreigners).
precision
Smiform moulds
has used
with
which
created to
them.
SMI
large
workshop
the
The varied landscape and the
produce
relative abundance of water
actually
has
a
dedicated
in the area have contributed to
creating
different
types
to creating the moulds in
of
special aluminium alloy and
development of many different
mechanical where 12 work
components, connected
centres
CNC
produce
up
habitat,
animal This
allowing
and
plant
variety
and
for
the
species. scenic
beauty is very attractive to
to 15,000 moulds per year using FMS.
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tourists,
who
in
one
single
trip can enjoy many different experiences: the sandy area of the Great Sand Sea; the plains
and
plateaus
where
the scarce vegetation relies upon the scant winter rains; the cliffs and the “wadi”, that is,
the
crests
and
cliffs
at
the edges of depressions; the green
oases,
where
ground
water rises to the surface and
creates
a
fascinating
contrast to the surrounding desert.
SAFI WATER
Siwa oasis a mirage in the middle of the desert. was carts pulled by donkeys. The new asphalt road which connects Siwa to the city of
Marsa
Matruh,
to
the
North-East, brought with it big
changes,
the
oasis
transforming
into
a
tourist
destination of great acclaim. The
ruins
of
Shali,
the
ancient city of mud bricks, overlook
the
main
square
of modern Siwa, filled with luxury
It
springs
up
out
of
rather
550km
of
sand.
ancient
times
Famous
in
trees which shimmer like a
for
presence
mirage in the arid desert:
Temple of the Oracle of the
this
a
God Amun, consulted by the
vegetation
Macedonian King, Alexander
is
patch rich
the of
Siwa
lush
with
Oasis,
orchards
which
the
the
Great,
of
the
combines,
border with Libya, between
way,
the
Depression
inaccessibility. During the
and the Egyptian Sand Sea.
course of its long history,
In the oasis, located on the
it has remained largely
ancient
for
isolated from events
dates which terminates at
which took place on
Memphis,
the banks of the Nile
300
there
water
date
olive
route are
freshwater
which of
trade
palms
plantations.
over
springs
and
peace,
has
developed
independently
and
the
Between
Until
rest the
charming
beauty
thousands large
a
oasis
extends, at 50 km from the Qattara
in
the
of
from Egypt. 1980s,
Siwa and the capital Cairo,
the
nothingness
means of transport
reigns,
or
most
common
32
and
and
famous
In
exceptional
barrage
rainfall,
nowhere with its palms and
hotels
restaurants.
which
1926
an of
continued
uninterrupted
for
days,
substantial
caused
three
installation. THE WORD TO THE CUSTOMER Interview with Gen. M. Moawad of Safi Bottling Water – NSPO (National Service Products Organization) SAFI
–
National
Producing is
a
Co.
for
and
Bottling
significant
business
enterprise for Egypt. What is the key to success both at home and abroad? “The
main
company
aim
is
to
of
our
completely
satisfy consumers. In
order
to
achieve
this,
we offer them high quality natural damage highly
to
the
city.
The
concentrated
salt
content in the sands of the oasis dissolved due to the rain, damaging the old mud brick
houses
and
forcing
the population to leave the citadel. The many affected houses
were
completely
abandoned after the flood, although it is still possible to
explore
the
maze
of
alleyways in the old town. The
oasis
depression,
is
located whose
in
a
depth
reaches 60 metres below sea level, which stretches for around 82 km. The Siwa depression and its lakes, one of
the
places
most in
spectacular
Egypt,
are
the
remains of an ancient sea which later evaporated and which extended up to here.
water
recognised
which
and
is
valued
across the country. The
demand
for
bottled
water is growing strongly which
has
made
it
necessary for us to make major investments in new production increase
technologies our
to
commercial
Left: Gen. M. Moawad of Safi
capacity.
with
In recent years, Safi Bottling
of International Packaging System
Water
has
expanded
own
plants,
amongst
things,
one
water
treatment
the
Middle
of
the
East
other largest units
has
of
been
installed. the
product main water
Elhamid
the
ISO
9001:
2008
and
the ISO 22000:2005, both issued bodies
by of
prestige,
certification undoubted
Centerior
and
Saiglobal International.
Demonstrating that
A.
significantly
its
where,
Mohamed
is
aim, has
important
the
quality our
of
fact
We have also improved our
our
commercial
company’s
Safi
natural
obtained
two
certifications:
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distribution
network in order to make the uncontaminated water from the oasis available in any area of Egypt.”
SAFI WATER CO. How
important
is
technological innovation for SAFI? What do you expect from
your
partnership
with SMI? “Innovation is fundamentally important to our company. The
results
in
our
we
bottling
closely
linked
of
most
the
technologies
obtain line
are
to
the
use
up
to
date
available
on
the market. Thanks to this, we are able to satisfy the demands of our individual consumers. We
expect
from PET of From the left: El Hassane Taaissat, SMI Sales Area Manager, Gen. M. Moawad of Safi, Mohamed A. Elhamid of International Packaging System and Fabio Chiesa, SMI Project Manager.
in
a
the
new
line,
both
greater
great 6,000 in
bph
terms
efficiency
optimising
deal
and
production
costs. The
technical
adopted
by
SMI
solutions for
this
project were designed with What
were
the
factors
that
National
Co.
and a
led
for
Bottling
new
SAFI
–
demand
coming
from
abroad.”
in
What role must a supplier
bottling
play during this process of
invest
bph
company growth?
line? “Primarily,
the
strong
“During
the
process
of
increase in demand for Safi
growth of any company it is
water.
bring
absolutely essential to have
our production capacity in
at your side an established
line
demand,
and well-organised supplier,
it was absolutely essential
which guarantees that our
to purchase a new 6,000
company achieves maximum
bottles per hour PET line,
production efficiency in the
which
quickest possible time.”
In
with
order
to
market
included
Smiform
a
4
cavity
stretch-blow
moulder
for
producing
containers of 0.2/0.66/1.5 L. The
new
Safi
to
Egypt
facility
will
increase
and
also
allow
sales
to
our requirements for rapid returns on investment and maximum energy saving in
Producing
to
6,000
main
in
satisfy
34
mind.”
Acrilex. A world of colour It is what every child would like to see! If it were up to children, there would be bright, shiny
and
vibrant,
colours
everywhere...
GRAPHICAL ARTS SECTOR
Colours are therapeutic, liberating, natural
Acrilex
energisers that stimulate the mind. There
São Paulo, Brazil
is always room for creativity, thanks to an
>> 2 packers
apparently simple object like the pencil, with
SMIPACK FP6000CS
which, even when they are very tiny, children
>> 1 shrinkwrapper
can give free rein to their imagination. The pencil is one of the leading
SMIPACK ßP802AR 230R
products of the company Acrilex, which, in Brazil in over forty years
>> 3 shrinkwrappers
of activity, has developed a wide range of items to suit any painting or
SMIPACK ßP600AR 150R
drawing technique.
36
installation.
Eco-Friendly and responsible creativity Creativity is not harmful to health. Creative freedom must
be
itself
in
able
to
every
express
direction:
at
school, on canvas, on paper, on
fabric,
everywhere.
But
it must be safeguarded and free from hazards. For
this
reason,
Acrilex
dedicates a large part of its research
and
activities
development
to
creating
products that are compliant with
the
safety
most
and
protection
regulations,
carefully raw
stringent
environmental selecting
materials
it
the
uses
and
carrying out thorough tests on the products before they are
marketed
on
a
wider
scale. Demanding
in
the
face
of
the complete satisfaction of
in complete safety and with
the
costs reduced to a minimum.
company’s
The
partnership
its suppliers, Acrilex favours
SMIPACK
production processes which
much
ensure optimal management
objective,
of
focuses
natural
addition, a
resources.
the
number
company of
In
customers.
has
to
with
contributed
achieving as
SMIPACK
on
the
this also
technical
has
innovation of its machines and
laboratories
on satisfying its customers.
which deal with the quality of
The
the packaging, processes and
in
materials,
maximum operative efficiency,
while
opened
a
recently
microbiological
SMIPACK
fact,
packers
able
extreme
to
ease
are,
guarantee
of
use
and
laboratory conducts further
excellent accessibility during
checks to verify the absence
maintenance operations.
of contamination.
Thanks
to
packers
of
Technological form nature
part of
essential
innovations of
the
Acrilex for
dynamic and
series,
the the
Acrilex
SMIPACK FP
can
and
Ă&#x;P
manage
are
its own production lines in an
guaranteeing
effective and versatile manner,
37
ACRILEX
Smipack packers: high quality at competitive prices
The
ßP800/802
AR
inverter
and
encoder,
230R and ßP802AR 280RS
conveys the products inside
models
automated
the shrinkwrapper machine
shrinkwrappers
for subsequent wrapping in
are
monoblock with
sealing
stand
out
versatility
bars
for of
which
their
use:
high
bottles,
film and shrinking. The
Flextron©
system,
equipped
alphanumeric
control with
cans, jars and many other
LCD
containers can be packaged
panel, is able to store up
in various configurations in shrink film. At
the
machine
entrance,
there can be 1, 2 or 3 rows of
products
and
the
90°
infeeding occurs thanks to an automatic left or right conveyor. Pack formation is controlled by
an
automatic
grouping
system, while a motorised pusher,
controlled
by
38
control
installation.
facilitates of
the
the
machine
production also
to
movement
up
inside
hour;
plant,
the
the
thanks
double
feet/
wheels solution. Inside
10
work
and of
a
accurate all
the
FP
production
of
simple and
temperature and seal time; opening of seal bar; speed positioning
of
pusher;
oven temperature; speed of oven belt; etc.... The
shrink
which
film
moves
speeds inverter, fibre
oven
at
controlled is
glass
bars
supplementary
belt,
variable by
equipped
the with
and
chain
a for
improved movement of the heavy packs. SMIPACK’s Ă&#x;P series by
a
is
characterised very
versatile
per are and
can package a wide range different
terms
of
products
shape,
size
in and
grouped into predetermined
for
from
production phases, such as:
and
packs models
weight in single format or
installed
control
parameters
extremely of
lines,
FP
are
programmes
ensures
and
Acrilex
3,000 the
automated angular packers series to
the
to
compact
monoblock structure, which
39
packages.
ACRILEX All the models in this range can
be
provided
without and
with
shrinking
both
polythene
polyolefin can
be
or
tunnel, and
used
in
the shrink film packaging. With
the
FP6000
new
SMIPACK
and
FP8000CS
packers it is also possible to
use
reels
single-fold
of
film
polythene,
in
open
on either of the two sides. Machine
management
maintenance
and
activities
are
very simple, thanks to the new control panel situated on
the
fitted
front
which,
with
a
being
greater
number of lines compared to
the
previous
version,
improves the visibility of the information. Even
format
changeover,
changing
the
reel
and
replacing
the
inlet
and
outlet and
belts
quicker
is
previous solutions.
40
easier
compared
to
installation. All
this
translates
significant for
the
user:
maintenance reduced
to
into
advantages with
operations a
minimum.
Even
the
operations
checking the
and
FP6000
and
FP8000CS are
of
managing packers
entrusted
In fact, the performance
Flextron速
of the machine increases
control
while management costs
offers
decrease.
memorising
to
the
advanced system,
the
which
possibility up
to
of 20
different working cycles, controlling
the
opening
of the seal bar, setting the seal time, adjusting the both and
seal
temperature
along width
the of
length
the
seal
bar, altering the speed of the conveyors, activating the
conveyor
system
and
different
closing
generating process
statistics (instantaneous production, efficiency,
machine detection
faulty packs, etc.).
41
of
ACRILEX
THE WORD TO THE CUSTOMER – Interview with Takaaki Kobashi, Chairman and Industrial Director of Acrilex easily accessible service. We
have
upon
always
consumers and
focused
offering easy
range,
our
a to
versatile
use
product
which
ensures
excellent quality results and responds perfectly to their creative expectations. We also operate in a very “effervescent” where
market
consumers
are
continuously looking for new colours,
new
and
new
“magical”
techniques
for
every
single
effects
art
form
they develop. All this requires, from our part, constant technological innovation
and
continuous
research into new products to
be
introduced
to
the
market. Acrilex from in
has
a
exports,
by
the
products Since 1964 to the present
sectors which we serve.
day, Acrilex has undergone
Acrilex actually works both
an
with
amazing
development.
traditional
stationers
What is the key to success
and with wholesalers.
both in Brazil and abroad?
The
“We
have
extraordinary following
an
achieved growth ethical
by and
reliable commercial policy. Each
one
activities
of is
our
company
defined
in
terms of the expectations of
the
various
market
for
former the
stand
excellent
out
personal
service they offer, in that they
perfectly
recognise
the requirements of every single consumer, while the latter which
aim
at
prefers
independent,
a
clientele a
more
practical
42
and
with
also
positive
benefited expansion
made
possible
development which
international
of
comply quality
installation. “They
undoubtedly
play
a
presence
of
Brazil through the Smi do
the
product
on
offer,
the punctuality in delivering the
ordered
an
efficient
goods
and
after-sales
technical support service. The able
latter to
must
comply
expectations, regard
be
with
our
also
to
with
providing
appropriate
an
technical
manual.”
led
Acrilex
to
invest
in
purchasing the FP and ßP series SMIPACK packers? “We All all
our
actually local
products,
those
for
comply
suited
our
regard
to
with
offered
and
with
production
with
American
simplicity
regard
excellent
needs
excellent
of
packaging. All
these
with which
performance, use
quality
for children.”
have
perfectly
layout, us
to manufacturing products
identified
to
which
both
and
regulations
above schools,
regulations
European
needed
machinery
features in
and
product were
SMIPACK
and
What characteristics must a
it
supplier have to satisfy your
the
company’s quality standards?
install the FP and ßP series
was
from
decision
machines.”
43
there came
that to
of
SMIPACK
in
Brasil branch for you? “It is a fundamental element which definitely makes the difference!
Thanks
branch
Brazil
in
actually technical
rely
to
the
we
can
upon
support
direct and
on
the supply of spare parts with quicker delivery times. This
What are the factors that
and safety standards.
How important is the direct
major role in the reliability
key
factor element
decided
to
packaging our
was
the
when
we
install
new
machines
production
in
lines.”
Sacs. Located (Orobic
in
Alps),
Mojo
50
km
de’
Calvi
north
of
a d v a n c e d technological
Bergamo, amid rocky peaks, lush
solutions
forests and clean air, is a plant
significantly
at the cutting-edge of technology
lower
the
established from a collaboration
costs
of
between SMI and the local “Stella
production
Alpina”
for
“DNA”
spring. is
commitment respect
Both
made for
up
to
companies’
of
a
strong
innovation
the
and
environment,
or
to
every
single
sparkling
respect
the
environment,
hence the idea to devise, also in
product
collaboration with the companies
laser marking.
SIAD and P.E., a new production line
which
would
44
use
more
bottle
water
and
still
would
surrounding
allowing
traceability
of
maximum thanks
to
innovation.
SACS project: the compact line which makes savings and respects the environment. The new “SACS” (“Stella Alpina
Cost
Saving”)
line
» up to a 30% reduction in
primary
was devised, designed and
material,
created
plastic
by
SMI
–
over
a
packaging
that
used
is,
to
the
produce
surface area of just 800m2
PET bottles.
– to produce up to 14,400
SMI achieved this objective
bottles per hour in a more
by
efficient
economical
“ultra-light” containers, one
way compared to the pre-
for 0.5L and the other for
existing
1.5L,
and
bottling
plant
at
that spring. The
objectives:
two
obtained
by
new
stretch-
blow moulding preforms of
project
includes
designing
“master
the
plan”
following
11g
and
23g
respectively,
both with Alaska267 thread (previously,
Stella
used 15-16g
preforms
0.5L
bottles
and
Alpina for
30-31g
preforms for 1.5L bottles). The particularly attractive design
of
designed
the
bottle
was
to
allow
for
handling
of
ergonomic the
container,
its
intrinsic
in
terms
improving properties
of
solidity
and
manageability,
encouraging
its
outside
use
even
the
The SACS project includes the use of a new generation labeller
in
secondary
packaging
material; SMI achieved this objective
by
equipping
its
own shrinkwrapper with a
house.
P.E.
» up to a 50% reduction
based
“Adhesleeve”
upon
technology
which allows for pre-glued labels to be applied without having to use hot glue;
45
new knife with a motorised blade
controlled
by
digital
servo-drivers, which allows for the use of shrink film with a thickness less than 30 micron (as against the 50 - 60 micron previously
SACS PROJECT The
2
800 m
secondary
is
an
SMI
by
designed
packaging from
scratch,
shrink
innovative
unit, film
packaging system which includes thrust integration between the shrinkwrapper and the palletiser; this solution has allowed for the area occupied by the end of line machines involves
a
connecting the
the
Stella
by 3x2
Alpina) of
format
for 0.5L
and
labelling,
known
PLUS,
ECOBLOC®
as
which
combines in a single machine
bottles;
aforementioned
the » up to a 20% reduction in
functions
the purchase, running and
therefore, for the complete
costs of the
cycle of primary packaging
bottling
to be managed by a single
maintenance on
machines
the
system, from the preform
and packaging line. More
SMI’s
specifically, focused
designers creating
a
upon
compact
very
allows,
and
to
the
filled,
capped
and
labelled bottle. Also, in the ECOBLOC® PLUS bottle
movement
system, made up essentially
system,
of just two blocks: the unit
occurs
for primary packaging and
star-star transfer, allowing
another
secondary
for
for
through
significant
direct
savings
in
packaging.
terms of initial investment,
The former is made up of
maintenance
a
system
moulding,
of
stretch-blow
filling
/
costs
energy consumption.
capping
46
and
be
contained
drastic
and
reduction
conveyors
shrinkwrapper
palletiser;
used
to
in
between and
innovation.
» up to a 90% reduction
the
in water used for cleaning
allows
the
reduction in consumption
fact
plant, that
technology
thanks the
to
the
applied
to
moulder,
for
of
“baseless”
up
to
high
which a
40%
pressure
compressed air;
the
filler allows for the base of
blow
-
recovery
of
heat
from
the machines to be “freed”
the blow moulder and air
from
moving
compression
and
mechanical
components
partly
parts,
systems,
used
for
pre-
where dirt and waste from
heating the preforms and
the
partly discharged to the
production
process
shrinking oven in the end
usually accumulates;
of line shrinkwrapper; » up to a 15% reduction in
-
use
of
lighter
preforms
energy consumption of the
(11g for 0.5L bottles and
whole production line; this
23g for 1.5L bottles) and
objective
thinner shrink films (less
was
achieved
by
than
SMI thanks to: -
SIAD
“oil
pressure
free”
high
compressor
30
require
micron)
less
heat
which during
the stretch blow-moulding
integrated into the blow
and
moulding system;
and therefore allow for a
shrinking
processes
- ARS air recovery system,
significant reduction in the
assembled as standard on
electrical energy required
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SACS PROJECT to heat the blow moulder and shrinkwrapper ovens; - less
wear
components, the
on
the
thanks
reduction
in
ECOBLOC® PLUS – The ideal solution for producing up to 36,000 bph.
to
moving
parts and the use of more
Smiform’s
resistant materials;
created in collaboration with
- use
of
high
energy
P.E.
ECOBLOC®
Labellers,
is
a
PLUS,
modular
efficiency motors on the
system which combines, in a
conveyors.
single machine, the functions of
» up to a 50% reduction in to
CO2 a
consumption the
thanks
intended
energy
plants
emissions,
reduction whole
in
throughout plant
deriving
The a
with high energy efficiency,
an
lightening
primary
and
packaging
and
moulding,
and
for for
labelling,
PET
bottling
to
36,000
up
bottles per hour.
from the use of machines the
stretch-blow
filling/capping
integration rotary
between
blow
electronic
moulder,
filler/capping
the
machine and an “adhesleeve”
The machine integration, the
secondary
labeller allows for a significant
reduction
of the
future
use of “green” polymers.
reduction the
in
system,
the
bulk
thanks
to
of the
the
in
moving
system’s
automation
centralised
and
the
transfer of the bottles from
materials
one area to another directly,
than
conventional
allow
for
by
synchronising
the
outlet
and inlet stars on the various
efficiency
modules.
for
In
addition,
in
one
the
single
integration
block
of
the
which
use
are
of
lighter
materials production
to
be
purchasing,
maintenance
parts,
improved,
running
costs
to
and be
contained, and for savings to
shrinkwrapper – with handle
be
applicators incorporated – and
energy consumption.
made
on
packaging
the palletiser system allows
Smiform’s
and
ECOBLOC®
for the end of line machines
systems stand out for their
to be significantly compacted
compactness and the absence
and for the packaged packet
of hot glue during the labelling
conveyors to be removed.
phase (“Adhesleeve” technology
Smiform’s
ECOBLOC®
PLUS
by
P.E.),
which
still and sparkling soft drinks,
cleaning and maintenance of
oil
the
milk,
in
containers
hygiene,
various
ease
high
levels
and
of
ensures
systems are suited for bottling
sections
of
of the
from 0.2 to 3 litres, whose
machine, thereby limiting the
traceability in the phases of
possibilities
production,
the containers.
consumption by
a
distribution is
guaranteed
newly-designed
marking system.
48
and laser
of
contaminating
ECOBLOC® PLUS integrated system Reduce the distances between preform and label! The integrated systems in the Smiform ECOBLOC® PLUS series bring together in a single machine the operations of stretch-blow moulding, filling, capping and labelling of PET containers and are the ideal solution for bottling lines of still and sparking soft drinks, milk and edible oil up to 36,000 bph. The ECOBLOC® PLUS systems stand out for their modular and compact structure and for the high technological content of the proposed solutions, which ensure high performance in terms of efficiency and operative flexibility, ease of running and maintenance, low energy consumption and maximum respect of the environment. ECOBLOC® PLUS SERIES: the “green” solution which saves you space and energy
> stretch-blow moulding and filling machines > shrinkwrappers > wrap-around casepackers > conveyor systems > palletisers SMI S.p.A. -Via Piazzalunga, 30 - 24015 San Giovanni Bianco (BG) - ITALY Tel. +39 0345 40111 - Fax +39 0345 40209 - info@smigroup.it - www.smigroup.it
High Speed.
Large companies in the “food
represent
the
very
best
that
& beverage” sector are forever
the industry of this sector has
focused
to
upon
production
concentrating
into
a
reduced
offer
number of plants equipped with
The
very
made
high
speed
systems;
this
in
terms
of
efficiency,
flexibility and reliability. Smiflexi up
of
SK
“HS”
high
series
is
performance
allows for production costs to be
automatic
contained and for optimal use of
are
the machines. In order to meet
sized
the
different pack configurations, at
demand
for
new
packaging
able
shrinkwrappers to
metal
package cans
that
differentin
many
this
a maximum speed of 450 packs
scenario, SMI has launched onto
per minute (depending upon the
the market a new series of high
format and size of the product),
speed
working in three lanes.
solutions
generated
shrinkwrappers,
by
known
as SK “HS – High Speed”, which
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innovation.
Bi-adhesive Sealer: a new automatic joining system for film reels The new packers in the SK “HS� series include, as standard,
an
automatic
format change system and an automatic joining system for film reels equipped with bi-adhesive tape, the latter can
be
used
both
with
printed film or neutral film with mark reference. The
automatic
change
device
format
significantly
simplifies the work of the machine the
operator,
new
sealer
while system
allows for the rapid splicing of
the
edges
of
the
two
reels of shrink film installed beneath the work surface of the machine.
The
splicing
operation
occurs without the need to stop the packaging process,
51
SK SERIES - HIGH SPEED since, when the film on one of
the
reels
is
about
to
run out, the machine slows down to allow the system automatically to “seal” the edge of the empty reel to that of a spare reel, upon one of which the operator has
previously
applied
a
strip of bi-adhesive tape. All this is done in just a few seconds,
after
which
the
system can return to full production. Compared
to
hot
systems,
this
allows
for
consumption
and
sealer
new
traditional
device
energy
Precision in the splices of
mark reference.
to be reduced, in that it is
the
The
not necessary to maintain
neutral with film mark) is
seamlessly with “no-collant”
the
increased,
film.
maintenance
interventions
temperature
of
the
film
reels
(printed
with
or
positioning
system
also
works
of +\- 10 mm from the film
sealing rollers.
Speed and precision at the highest levels The design of the SK 1200
blanks
HS (single lane) and SK 1202
more
HS
is
thrusts), allow loading to be
the
ergonomic and functional, and
carried out automatically by
optimally managed, thanks to
allows
easily
robot (optional) and, through
a conveyor made up of two
activities
added modules, increase the
modules,
length
two metres, each of which is
to
(double the
carry
lane)
packers
operator out
connected
all
to
use
and
maintenance of the machine.
into
the
linear
of
and
the
a
series
for
example,
cardboard whose to
ease
make
of
innovative
solutions, the
blanks
structure loading feeding
such
as,
“pit-type magazine”, is
to
allow for greater autonomy.
the system are guaranteed technical
(less
magazines
The high safety standards of by
machine fluid
able
operations, cardboard
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The
thrusts
product
generated
accumulation
machine
feed
each
area
by in are
measuring
fitted with its own motor.
innovation.
HST series: new shrinking tunnel for packs of cans Another extremely important technical
aspect
of
the
new
The
temperature
Smiflexi SK “HS� shrinkwrappers
is
is
entire
the
new
thermo-shrinking
tunnel for packaging metal cans. Specially type
of
designed
for
this
container,
the
new
tunnel is fitted with a warm air distribution system which
inside
the
tunnel, controlled electronically, maintained,
during
working
cycle,
at
the the
optimal levels established in the production programme, thanks to
newly-devised
solutions
which
technical dramatically
reduce heat loss.
includes added air flows for the
The amount of time each of the
side shrinking of the packets in
packs spends inside the tunnel
transit; in this way, the shrink
is also regulated automatically
film wrapping occurs in a more
by the machine control system,
homogeneous and uniform way
which keeps it constant for all
at all areas of the pack, allowing
processed formats.
for
the
creation
of
flawless
packages (no wrinkles and folds) even at high speeds.
If the speed of the shrinkwrapper must
vary
depending
on
the
selected pack configuration, an appropriate device automatically compensates of
the
shrinkwrapper
difference speed/oven
by
adjusting
the
belt
between
the two modules; this allows for high quality shrinkwrapped packs to be obtained, regardless of the format. The
thermo-shrinking
bundles
of
packaging
cans
is
tunnel
for
available
for
operations
in
single,
double or triple lane variants.
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Smipack. NEW SOLUTIONS FOR CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC PACKAGING
> Production capacity up to 100 ppm > Longitudinal continuous sealer > 500mm sealing bar > Maximum pack height: 200 mm > Unlimited pack length > Available in models FP500HS and FP500HSE
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innovation. The constant commitment of SMIPACK’s Research and Development
Centre
has
materialised in the creation of
the
new
continuous
automatic packers, models FP500HS and FP500HSE. These
are
machines
characterised
by
edge,
high
productivity,
more
ecologically
technical reduced
cuttingsound
solutions total
with
cost
of
operation (TCO). Devised for packaging a wide range
of
machines polyolefin
products, can and
use
these both
polythene
of
up to 30my in thickness.
reduction
Compared
costs.
to
traditional
in
packaging
automatic angular packers,
As standard, the two new
represented
models include a motorised
FP6000,
by
“L”
–
which
shaped
system
-
FP500HS
and
are
and
sealing
use
in
FP6000CS
FP8000CS an
models
presence
of
packers are equipped with
new
an innovative automatic film
FP500HSE
a
by
the
longitudinal
device
great
advantage
able
to
an
offers
of
of
process
unlimited having
the being
packs
system
of
which
stands out for its ease of use by the operator. exclusively
manufactures machines by
packaging
characterised
their
modular
design,
and
operative flexibility and high
transversal
operating efficiency, thanks
length
a
tightening
SMIPACK
continuous sealer. This
system; SMIPACK
sealer
the
characterised
centering
addition,
motorised
sealing
controlled
by
bar
inverter
to
the
complete
automation
and
and encoder, which allows
management;
packs that are up to 400
ensures
mm wide and 200mm high
performance
to pass through.
of
the
top
process
electronic this
of
the and
highest
range packs
aesthetical
Such advantages, combined
quality.
with
Managing and controlling the
the
the
faster
belts,
speed
translate
of
into
FP500HS
in
packers
production speed compared
intuitive.
to
The
a
consistent
increase
traditional
angular
is
packers. The
new
models
operate
with
off-cuts,
allowing
55
computer
film
Atom™
for
a
FP500HSE simple
FP500HS fitted
also
less
and is
and model
with
an
x86
based
on
Intel
architecture
with
7” full-colour touch screen
SMIPACK touch
screen
advanced
and
the
diagnostic
and
technical support functions in
real
time
make
the
FP500HS by SMIPACK easy to use even by less expert operators. The
FP500HSE
equipped
with
model a
is
control
panel with a display with 4 lines for 20 characters. The
FP
FP500HSE
500HS
and
packers
are
latest generation machines, based upon FlxMod Smitec technology
and
they
are
created with the use of top quality display, with the possibility of
operating
by
remote
Ethernet: latter,
the
machine
control
via
technology,
the
which
guarantees
significant improvements in the performance, reliability and of
low
the
the
running
system,
fact
that
controllers
costs
thanks
the and
to
drivers, In/Out
modules can be connected
components,
as FESTO pneumatics, SEW motors,
SICK
The
FlxMod
developed Division,
by is
electronic
a
is
control;
the
configurability
of the system is very high, in
that
a
single
possible update/
modify the
operating parameters of
the
machine
and
to the
monitor packaging
process. The
truly
intuitive graphical interface,
which
and is dedicated to process
panel,
all
compact
can be highly personalised
touch
to
Smitec
system
Using the graphic display
it
system, the
network cables.
screen
sensors,
PHOENIX connections, etc.
to each other using normal
with
such
the
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CPU
can
manage up to 45 functional modules and, though a field bus,
even
very
complex
control systems. The of
control the
hardware
FP500HS
FP500HSE
packers
and is
made up of new COSMOS 3000
servo-drivers
in
“inverter� configuration for asynchronous motors.
innovation. The versatility of the ßP802AR - Now available in the version with pad + film and film only. The
new
series
semi-automatic
of
monoblock
base
and
automatic
flat
shrinkwrappers film
sealing
as
its
with
bar
has
main
shrink
versatility
feature.
The
and
those
base,
with
diameter
of
machine,
which
maximum
with
a
40
a
of the pad below the product as
minimum
set by the packaging programme.
mm.
This
reaches
speed
of 18
a
ppm
To
complete
the
range
of
packers in the ßetaPack series, by
the
end
of
2011
SMIPACK
ßetaPack series by SMIPACK is
(*), thereby becomes the ideal
will
in fact particularly suited to the
solution
the
packaging, in various formats, of
of the packaging market and
280R-P model (without sorter),
bottles, cans, cases, trays, jars,
is available at a price that is
specially developed for packaging
pots and many other products
among the most competitive
different types of product, with
for various market sectors such
in
the
a minimum diameter of 40 mm
as drinks, food, chemicals, wines,
BP802ARV 280R- SP model,
at a maximum speed of 18 ppm
alcohol,
the
(*)
cosmetics,
wood,
textiles,
With
the
detergents,
graphics,
ßetaPack
etc.
series,
pad
for
the
a
large
sector.
corrugated is
picked
In
cardboard
out
from
market
and
model
the
introduced the
BP800ARV
which
is
onto
BP802ARV
also
230R-P
dedicated
which
to the packaging in pad + film or
has a dimension that can be
just film, of a variety of round,
the most popular requests from
adjusted from 120x200 mm
rectangular
customers and to guarantee an
to 500x350 mm, through a
(both
excellent price/quality ratio. The
vertical pneumatic cardboard
bases),
packaging
picker.
minimum depth of 25mm, at the
is
a
sector
magazine,
the
have
SMIPACK is able to respond to
market
cardboards
section
also
Thanks
to
a
chained
in continuous evolution, as it is
belt
very
from the machine cycle, the
sensitive
to
the
frequent
that
changes in consumer purchasing
pad
choices. In order to meet the
positioned
growing
perfect
demand
for
more
is
is
independent
auto-centered correctly.
synchronicity
and The
of
the
stable and resistant packaging,
movements of the pushing
often equipped with a cardboard
unit, the separator
support
and
pack, its
at
the
base
SMIPACK own
the
expanded
connecting belt,
of
ßetaPack
guarantee
range onto
the
has
shrinkwrappers launched
of
the
and
has
the
market
the
positioning
precise
new BP802ARV 280R- SP model for packaging packs in pad + film and in just film. The technological innovation of
years
and
that of
is
the
result
research
development
has
also been applied to this
new
line
of
s h r i n k w ra p p e r s , able
to
both with
package products
a
petaloid
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with with
and
oval
petaloid a
products and
flat
diameter
or
maximum speed of 12 ppm (*). (*) depending upon the size and type of product being processed.
ENVIRONMENT
Environment: Smi obtains the UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 certification The packaging machines manufactured by SMI actually allow lighter packaging materials
to
the
This
past.
be
used
compared
means,
for
to
example,
that a smaller quantity of plastic is used in the production process of PET bottles with
and
packaging
undoubted
environment
in
shrink
advantages
and
the
film,
for
“energy
the
bill”.
In
addition, the new integrated systems of
blow
moulding,
filling
and
capping
in the ECOBLOC® Smiform series are based
on
a
technology to
be
filled
thereby
very
which with
avoiding
sophisticated allows
the
filler
bottles
pinpoint
accuracy,
wasting
precious
resources. SMI has recently obtained certification for its own Environmental Management System from the French All of Smigroup’s company
of the company’s production
body
strategies are put together
process.
conformity with the UNI EN ISO 14001:
while
As
giving
the
utmost
a
clear
and
timely
consideration to the “Quality
demonstration of this policy,
and
SMI
in only of
an the
the it
Environment” the
aspect,
awareness integrated
that vision
organisation
environment operates
will
in
and which
allow
for
has
implemented
by
major
institutions
accordance, 2008
and
growth to be achieved.
SMI’s
This specific desire is defined
have
always
and documented in the “Quality
their
vocation
and
innovative
at
Policy”
management
today, aim
commitment
quality
that
SMI
has
14001:2004
group
level, which summarises the with regard to all elements
in
with the UNI EN ISO 9001: regulations.
Environment
–
respectively,
the objective of sustainable
established
a
QMS and an EMS – certified
companies excelled for
solutions,
more
unfailingly and
than at
in
creating which ever,
complete
at
reducing
consumption.
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AFNOR,
which
2004 regulations.
recognised
its
information. Ć’ Harmony between ecology
development. These objectives
and company activity
are
Smigroup
aims
sustainable by
creating
between
close
achieve harmony
its
activities the
to
development
and
business respect
environment.
the phases
of
process creating
Taking
environment
consideration
a
during the
is
for into all
production
essential harmonious
for co-
existence between individuals, technology and nature and for offering
a
valid
contribution
to customers and to social
pursued
through
the
design of new products which minimise their environmental impact and through a series of activities which contribute to
environmental
protection.
Technological
innovations
are
the
and
economic
key
Smigroup:
to
success
growth
another
for
reason
to monitor the impact that each
new
product
has
on
the environment in order to create and,
efficient, above
economical
all,
ecological
solutions.
The AFAQ-AFNOR Group The
AFAQ-AFNOR
group
is
integrity
and
quality
certification
the
placed on the market. This
It has issued over
is achieved by ensuring that
world. 25,000 more
bodies
in
certifications than
60
the bottling and packaging lines comply with the strict safety by
products
The
and
prevalently
in
services operating the
processing are
increasingly to
food
food
sector.
Consumers
safety,
food
of
&
beverage
for
the
industry
it is becoming increasingly important to guarantee to its customers the absolute
59
desire
for
out
proof
issued is
the
of
the
transparency
been behind SMI’s activities.
obliging
international
Therefore,
certification AFAQ-AFNOR
irrefutable
set
regulations.
and quality that has always
for batch traceability during stages
ISO
growing
use sophisticated systems
trade.
by
standards
the
attentive
producers in the sector to
all
products
countries
the management systems, companies
the
in
and specialises in certifying
of
of
maximum
one of the most important
TRAINING
Training: “Wisdom cannot be harmed; time does not remove it; nothing can diminish it” (Seneca) stations for CAD design. The
new
multimedia
classroom, 5th
opened
February
presence
2011
of
institutional,
in
the
main
business
educational
on the and
authorities,
was
dedicated
Nava,
founder
to of
Luigi
SMI,
a
tireless worker and prime educator, who was able to convey to his own children and
to
the
company’s
employees the importance of values such as knowledge and progression.
The
importance
of
Among the most significant
training
is
an
essential
initiatives
principle
in
the
company
related Learning” projects,
“vision” is
of
what
Smigroup. ensures
development
This
future
and
the
“Try
are
our
the
best”
“Training
“Work-
and
the
course
mechatronic
for
technicians”;
“progression of knowledge”.
the latter involves a series
It
premise
of
bringing
by SMI project managers.
is
that
from
this
the
idea
of
together
the
worlds
of
classroom
has
which
company’s
in the
some
materialised
initiatives
“ISIS
David
held
Sensitivity to social issues
school and work was born, has
lessons
also
inspired
the
directors
which
support
local
Maria
donating
modern
to
schools IT
by
tools
Turoldo” Institute of Higher
to training and educational
Education
laboratories,
become with SMI.
in
Zogno
involved
in,
has along
a
among
multimedia
equipped
with
60
them
classroom 31
PC
Above: Ennio Nava, Executive Director of
SMI,
opens
the
new
multimedia
classroom dedicated to his father Luigi, company
founder
(Photo
Andreato).
information. The dynamism of Smigroup has on
always the
been
principle
based of
WE WILL BE ATTENDING...
the
“development culture” which has found, in the Bergamo area,
fertile
success,
ground
thanks
the
fruitful
with
the
for
also
Düsseldorf
to
GERMANY
collaboration
area’s
12-18 MAY
technical
training institutes. São Paulo BRAZIL 7-10 JUNE
Bangkok THAILAND 15-18 JUNE
Mexico City
Use the company as a classroom
MEXICO 21-24 JUNE
This is the primary aim of the “Work-related Learning” project which has allowed students from the fifth form of the Turoldo Institute to acquire skills that can be
Las Vegas, NV
used in the world of work. Ennio Nava, SMI Executive
U.S.A.
Director, said: “The connection between learning and
26-28 SEPTEMBER
work has become increasingly closer. Until recently, work was mostly manual and, for that reason, young people
left
Nowadays,
school things
early have
to
find
changed
a
job
and
it
straightaway. is
therefore
necessary for training to be increasingly accurate. In this cultural and social landscape, schooling cannot be
Beijing CHINA 6-8 NOVEMBER
left alone; it must have the territory by its side. The work-related training project is a concrete example of a new way of training. Learning while on the job,”
Nuremberg
Ennio Nava continues, “is the schooling of today, which
GERMANY
sees teaching as direct participation able to support
7-11 NOVEMBER
the personal motivations of students. Our experiences of work-related training tell us how important it is to provide youngsters with the tools they need in order
Bogotà
to face their own life paths independently and how
COLOMBIA
useful it is to put them into contact with the working
8-11 NOVEMBER
environment which they often know little about. SMI supports
and
encourages
these
experiences,
which
promote awareness, develop working activity and are factors for growth and maturity”.
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EXHIBITIONS
Trade Fair Events: great expectations for 2011
held in Moscow from 25th to 28th January. Visitors
showed
interest
in
the
great machine
on show at the SMI stand; a 2010
concluded
successfully turnout the
with
of
“SALON
2010”,
a
good
visitors
an
at
EMBALLAGE
philosophy which
for
sets
years,
sustainable
development as one of its primary objectives.
international
The success of the Parisian
exhibition which, every two
show has given impetus to
years, proves to be one of
trade fair event planning for
the
2011, a year which is already
major
events
in
the
packaging industry.
filled with opportunities for
This latest edition introduced
interaction
– among the many sector
from the very first event.
themes – the importance of
At
“green solutions”, a matter
Smigroup
of
UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2011,
current
has the
been
interest at
the
Smigroup
which
base
the
and
start
of
business the
year,
attended
the
of
a very traditional trade fair
company
for the packaging industry,
62
rotary
moulder
stretch-blow
SR6,
producing
PET
of
3L
0.2
to
varying
from
ideal
for
containers
with the
shapes simplest
to the most innovative and complex. For
some
another
years crucial
for
Smigroup
has
the
Algerian
trade
DJAZAGRO, Trade
now, event been fair
International
Fair
for
the
Food
Processing Industry, which will
take
place
this
year
from 11th to 14th April. Building on its presence in the North African market,
information. Smigroup faith
in
confirmed
the
growth
prospects
in
exhibiting
its
this
an
area
Smiflexi
for
INTERPACK 2011: the not to be missed event of the year
by LSK
Safety,
sustainability,
Packaging
Plaza”,
a
new
35/F shrinkwrapper, suitable
convenience
for
these are the key themes
for metal packaging.
around
which
At
in many different formats,
edition
of
at
(Düsseldorf, 12-18 May) has
the countries with highest
film
metal a
wrapping
or
glass
maximum
speed
of
35
plastic,
containers production packs
per
and
design:
the
2011
INTERPACK
international point of contact the
will
be
2011
edition,
ranked
Italy
second
in
been developed; a trade fair
numbers of exhibitors.
minute.
which will occupy the entire
Smigroup
The steady growth of the
exhibition
INTERPACK as its platform
economies
and
Messe Düsseldorf.
SMI
With
Brazil to
its
year an
Mexico
inspired
confirm
this as
of
has
once its
own
at
the
in
the
in
these
local
two
over
again
history,
presence
largest
exhibitor,
through branches,
major
packaging
at
to
50
years
Interpack
is
international
the
the
packaging
of the
event
is
officially
general
present
public
PLUS
stretch-blow
where, in 19 large pavilions,
filling/capping
thousands
by
sector
from
over
50
countries
the new
ECOBLOC®
series
sector,
companies
to
the
integrated
shows
of
choosing
system
of
moulding, and
Smiform.
labelling
This
is
an
innovative system with high
EXPO
introduce the very best that
technological
FISPAL
technology has to offer for
to satisfy the expectations
TECNOLOGIA.
the automatic packaging of
of the market in terms of
These two trade fairs have
food and beverage products,
production
efficiency,
for years been a magnet for
cosmetics,
pharmaceutics,
reduction,
energy
thousands of visitors, who
industrial
and
and
meet in June in Mexico City
products.
and
A
PACK
the of
countries:
in
space
MEXICO
San
and
Paolo
latest the
large
to
admire
full
non-food
operative
SMI’s programme
of
content,
SK
international
allows
and
in
operation.
visitors to learn and to bring
is
ideal
themselves up to date with
metal
the
in
manufacturers.
most
recent
themes:
visitors
At will
be able to see the Smiflexi
conventions and workshops operators
cost saving
flexibility.
stand,
technologies
all
able
350/F
shrinkwrapper
for or
This
glass
many
machine
packing
plastic,
containers
different
configurations.
in collaboration with the FAO,
of
focuses on techniques of food
dedicated to products under
packaging which reduce food
the
wastage; the “Innovationparc
which will introduce various
Packaging”
focuses
models from the vast range
theme
“Quality
of
on of
the Life”,
which is supported by “Metal
of
the
An
pack
the “Safe Food” conference,
stand
will
SMIPACK
angular
area also
be
trademark,
packers
those with sealing bars.
and
SMI S.p.A. Headquarters
SMI Polska Sp.z o.o.
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Tel.: +48 60 6316622
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SMI USA Inc. Atlanta (GA) Office Tel.: +1 404 7999929 Windsor (CT) Office Tel.: +1 860 6889966 Fax: +1 860 6885577
Tel.: +40 256 293932 Fax: +40 256 293932
SMI Machinery Beijing Co.Ltd
SMI do Brasil Ltda
Guangzhou (PRC) Office Tel.: +86 20 8439 6460 Fax: +86 20 8439 8391 Nanjing (PRC) Office Tel.: +86 258 470 4716 Fax: + 86 258 470 4776
Tel.: +55 11 36015334 Fax: +55 11 36937603
SMI Pacifica Pty Ltd
SMI UK Rep. Office
Tel.: +61 3 95843622 Fax: +61 3 95843633
SMI Centroamericana S.A. de C.V. Tel.: +52 555 3569072 Fax: +52 555 3553571
Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax:
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