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F I L M S & L A M I N AT E S | C O R R U G AT E D | B L I S T E R & D I S P L AY | P R O T E C T I V E PA C K A G I N G
retail
Packaging
May/June 2015
Handy Void Fill
Packer Products release dispenser box
for SpeedMan recycled paper
Ultimate Packaging
Major investment in flexo print and
factory remodelling announced
High Flyers
Introducing Kite Packaging new range
of gummed paper tape dispensers
National Flexible
Sweet Peaks reach the top
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THIS ISSUE
4 INDUSTRY NEWS
All the essential info on the people
making the packaging business boom
8 PRODUCT NEWS
Get the lowdown on all the
new releases, renovations,
revisions and revolutions
11 BLISTER & DISPLAY
Speed up packaging production and add
attention-attracting aesthetics. C. M.
YEUNG, MD of HLP LIK, explains how
12 BLISTER & DISPLAY
Packaging industry marketing
specialist, BOB BOLTON, looks at the
rise and rise of thermoforming
14 FILMS & LAMINATES
Trouble printing onto pouches?
RICHARD PETHER, Director at
Rotech has the perfect solution
to all your problems
16 CORRUGATED CONTAINERS
Stating the case for corrugated,
we hear from ANDY BARNETSON,
Director of Packaging Affairs at
the CPI
18 CORRUGATED CONTAINERS
SUN Automation Group General
Manager EMEA, ROB DAL LAGO,
examines how recent print
innovations are benefiting the
corrugated industry
6,329 for period
1st January to 31st December 2014
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT
20 PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Understand the importance of
protective packaging? FIONA
MACDOUGALL from Jiffy Packaging
spells it out
Sealed Air’s LESTER BARRATT
assesses how innovation, consumer
demand and the drive for efficiency
will affect packaging’s future
RUTH PRICE from Sharpak Aylesham
explains why innovation never goes
to waste
24 WRAPPING MACHINERY
CEO of Trakrap, MARTIN LEEMING,
looks at the sustainability challenge
facing the retail packaging sector
26 MACHINERY NEWS
This issue’s round-up of some
of the sharpest new tools of the
packaging trade
28 ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
ANTHONY BRIMELOW from
Duo UK gives us his take on
the green trend and how his
firm has reacted
So, a Conservative majority, eh? Did not see that coming.
Nor did anybody else it seems; certainly not Labour or the
Lib Dems. But that was the case and we now have David
Cameron and his chums in government for the next five
years, free from the confines of a coalition, in absolute
power and able to do what Tories do, finally utterly unfettered by any
objection, no matter how ineffectual, from Nick Clegg.
But what does this new, all-blue government mean for our industry?
Well, given the shape of Big Dave’s freshly appointed cabinet, business looks
to be the priority (no real surprise there), which is encouraging, and if they
stick to their election policy pledges (don’t be so cynical) we’ll at least see
a rise in the income tax threshold and, in these days of on-going austerity,
every extra pound in the pot counts. And that, folks, is what we call ‘focusing
on the positives’.
Other than the seismic shift in government, it’s basically been business
as usual; and a very busy two months of said business in packaging, with
all manner of expansions, appointments and innovations reinventing and
reshaping the way we work. Naturally, we’ve duly gathered together the
most interesting and important of these and dutifully scattered them across
the following pages of this issue like some kind of fact-confetti, all in order to
help you keep your finger firmly on the pulse of packaging.
To that end, with the inside info on Protective Packaging, Films &
Laminates, Corrugated Containers, Blister & Display packs, and Wrapping
Machinery awaiting you this issue, not to mention all the latest news and
views, you’d better crack on as you’ve a lot to work your way through…
Stuart Pritchard
Editor
[email protected]
29 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
ACE UK’s RICHARD HANDS sets
the record straight on raw material
sourcing
34 INDUSTRY INSIGHT: QUALVIS
This issue we chat with Qualvis Print
& Packaging MD JASON SHORT
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Ultimate Packaging
Major investment in
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factory remodelling
announced
High Flyers
Introducing Kite Packaging
new range
of gummed paper tape
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RETAIL PACKAGING INDUSTRY NEWS
PRIORY PRESS-ON
Northern Ireland-based print and packaging
company Priory Press Packaging has
announced that, due to expansion, they
will be moving to bigger premises this
summer. The family run company has been
trading for nearly 40 years since being
founded by Ernest McConville, and has
achieved an impressive 85% increase in
turnover over the last five years.
Relocating to the new premises located
just outside of Bangor, Co Down (a newly
refurbished production facility stretching over 10,000 sq ft) will allow for much needed room for new
machinery and production space.
As well as working with food producers, the company has carved out their own niche in working
with artisan food producers who require smaller quantities of packaging to get their products on retailers’
shelves. Priory Press have extensive experience in design and offer full brand development advice and
services, making the process of market entry, product development and structured growth as
straightforward and as economical as possible.
Expansion will involve developing new marketing strategies to increase market share in different
sectors, and concentrating on specific territories that are already proving to be profitable, including food,
health and beauty.
The new facility will provide a better environment for growth, whilst reinvigorating the company as
the team collectively move into a new chapter.
www.priorypresspackaging.co.uk
Industry News
All the essential info on the
people making the retail packaging business boom…
ANTALIS ACQUIRE
Expanding its empire, Antalis Ltd has acquired 1st Class Packaging, Donington Packaging Supplies and Parkside
Packaging from PaperlinX UK. These companies, which have continued to operate as normal since PaperlinX UK
was placed into administration on April 1st, are all well-established and successful packaging distributors.
David Hunter, Managing Director at Antalis, described this as an important acquisition that forms part of the
company’s strategy to substantially grow its packaging business. “We are really pleased to acquire these great
businesses as this further reinforces Antalis as a key player in packaging in the UK,” said David. “This acquisition
also secures the jobs for their 63 employees who have experienced some uncertainty over recent weeks. For them
and their customers, it is now very much business as usual.”
Antalis is already a major distributor of packaging products, systems and solutions and with these businesses
will increase the scale of its UK packaging business to over £80 million annual sales.
www.antalis.co.uk
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READY TO ENGAGE?
A targeted Supplier Engagement project by
Waitrose, employing Engage software from
Solutions for Retail Brands (S4RB), provided a
valuable early warning of the requirements of
the Food Information Regulations (FIR) to a
local Norfolk brewery, including confirmation
that they related to beverages as well as foods.
Based in Holt, Yetman’s Brewery supplies
its range of hand-made beers to a variety of
outlets in the area, including local Waitrose
stores. As a small business, the implications of
these regulations were significant, as they
would have required investment of both time
and money in order to ensure the company
was able to adhere to the new requirements.
However, using the S4RB supplier
ENGAGE™ solution, Waitrose was able to
communicate the details of FIR to its supplier
base and provide a dedicated website that
guided them through the actions they needed
to take to become FIR compliant. In this way,
Yetman’s was able to make the necessary
changes to its beer labels without incurring
major additional costs.
The engagement campaign delivered by
S4RB helped suppliers understand the
regulations, which products were affected, and
gave clear guidance on the actions needed to
ensure compliance with the regulations. The
S4RB Engage software created a Waitrosebranded email that was sent to suppliers to
highlight and explain the impending FIR and
provide a link to the special website. One of
the key features of the site was to help
suppliers ascertain whether they were affected
by the regulations or whether their labels were
already compliant. This was particularly
important for the beverage sector since it is
not always included in food-related
regulations. The website helped to stress that
on this occasion beverage manufacturers were
bound by the new regulations.
“Waitrose was incredibly supportive,”
comments Yetman’s owner Peter Yetman. “The
information contained on the Engage website
was amazing, and provided all the necessary
answers. It meant that I was well prepared
and ahead of the game.”
T: 0115 727 0150
E: [email protected]
www.s4rb.com
INDUSTRY NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
GIRLS ON FILMS
A number of leading UK packaging and retail
companies and industry associations have pledged
their support to the recently launched Women In
Packaging Initiative.
Led by Joanna Stephenson and Debbie
Waldron Hoines, the new initiative was launched
at the recent Packaging Innovations show to great
acclaim.
Debbie Waldron Hoines comments: “Over 50
people attended the launch, which was kindly
hosted by the Parkside Group, and we have over
250 names on our database now for further
communication. The response has really been
overwhelming.”
Aiming to connect, educate and recognise the
contribution female employees make to the UK
packaging industry, a number of leading
companies have already signed up to support
future activities and events, including Sun Branding Solutions, Parkside Group, LINPAC
Group and The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA). The initiative has put a spotlight
on the topic and a number of events are planned for the rest of 2015 utilising the support
of the companies.
Jo Stephenson said: “We will be initially hosting networking events in the North,
Midlands and South to enable employees, both male and female, to get together in a social
environment with a keynote speaker. In the not too distant future we then hope to move
forward on our plans to deliver an online mentoring system and awards programme.”
PARTNERS IN PLASTICS
Global Closure Systems (GCS) has announced the signing of a new
licensing agreement with Duplas Al Sharq LLC, a leading FMCG plastic
packaging manufacturing company located in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates.
Duplas, which specialises in high-quality HDPE, PET, PP and PC
bottles and closures, has a long track record of supplying multinational
companies such as Elf, ENOC, Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser, Shell and Total
in the Middle East region.
Under the agreement, Duplas will be able to sell a wide range of
GCS standard closures as well as locally manufactured closures based
on GCS technology to the Beverage, Food, Personal Care and
Household markets within the fast-growing Gulf Co-operation Council
economic area.
Mohammad Nofal, General Manager, Duplas Al Sharq stated: “We
are delighted that a new licensee agreement with a prestigious and
globally reputed company as GCS will enhance our local expertise with
latest international technology.”
This is the 11th such agreement that GCS has secured with
production partners across the world as it seeks to increase penetration
of global markets in line with its sustainable growth strategy.
Jean-François Autret, Licensing Manager of GCS, said: “We are
confident in the ability of Duplas Al Sharq to respond to the increasing
demand for plastic closure solutions in the UAE and the wider Gulf
region. This partnership will also be of significant value to GCS in
serving major multinational customers who are increasingly searching
for suppliers able to manufacture closures to consistently high quality
levels across the globe.”
www.gcs.com
IN A JIFFY
Jiffy Packaging last year celebrated its 50th anniversary in the UK, and in May 2014
the business was acquired by Airpack, S.p.A from Pregis Corporation marking a step
change in the company’s future.
Jiffy’s new owners have set about the implementation of an investment
programme to accelerate the company’s growth and develop innovative new
products for new markets.
From their factory and headquarters in Winsford, Cheshire, Jiffy manufactures
their iconic Jiffy Padded Bag and Jiffy bubble film as well as a wide range of
protective packaging products including speciality foams and bubble laminates.
The company will be announcing a new multi-million pound investment later
this year as well as product innovations and believes that they will grow their market
share on the back of these initiatives.
Whilst competitors are targeting Jiffy’s market with lower cost, unbranded
products, Jiffy is retaining its focus on high quality, performance products.
Speaking about the year ahead, managing director, Max Weller said: “We are
working hard at driving sales in core markets and expanding into new ones. To do
this we needed to invest in new technology and that’s exactly what we are doing.
New product development is always key for us and we are constantly looking at
product innovation and extension of existing lines. The support and investment we
are receiving from Airpack is significant and will allow us to achieve our ambitious
growth plans.”
www.jiffy.co.uk
LONDON CALLING
Looking ahead, a date for the diary now as Packaging Innovations and
Luxury Packaging London prepares to return for its sixth show, but its first
appearance at the iconic London Olympia. The two-day event, which takes
place on 16th and 17th of September, enables visitors to discover the latest
product innovations, improve shelf stand out, environmental impact and
the luxury appeal of their packaging to keep their brand relevant in such a
fast moving marketplace.
Show organiser, Easyfairs, has already confirmed that 150 exhibitors
have signed up for 2015, with major names including Leo Luxe, Fleet
Luxury, HH Deluxe Packaging, and Schur Star Systems all being quick to
show their support for the most hotly anticipated event for branded, luxury
and inspirational packaging in the UK.
So if you’re planning on joining the show, better get booking now!
T: 020 8843 8800
www.easyFairs.com/PI-LONDON
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RETAIL PACKAGING PROFILES - NEWS
New president for Rieke
LINPAC - New CEO Appointment
David Pritchett has been appointed president of Rieke.
He succeeds Lynn Brooks, who has retired after 18
years and who will now continue with the company in
an advisory role. Rieke designs and manufactures a
wide range of highly engineered dispensing pumps
and closures for many different end markets. The
company offers worldwide sales and service support
through its network of 16 manufacturing, warehousing
and sales facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
Rieke forms the packaging business segment of
TriMas Corporation, and Pritchett will report directly to
TriMas President and Chief Executive Officer, David
Wathen. David Pritchett joined Rieke in 1996 as
business development director, and has held various
positions of increasing responsibility, including vice
president of the dispensing group, vice president of corporate development and vice
president of product/business development.
LINPAC, leading supplier to the fresh food packaging
market, has announced the appointment of Daniel
Dayan as CEO effective March 9th 2015. Daniel, 51, is a
mechanical engineer with many years of experience in
the chemical and building materials industries, and
latterly spent 8 years as CEO of Fiberweb Plc., a €700m
global manufacturer of industrial textiles.
Daniel said, “I am delighted to be joining LINPAC – a
leader and innovator in fresh food packaging around the
world. It is an exciting time to be offered this
opportunity with major investments in sophisticated
barrier films, expansion in Australia and elsewhere
underway, as well as many other exciting projects to
deliver enhanced product and service solutions for our
customers. I am looking forward to meeting our key
customers and suppliers and of course the LINPAC team
over the next few weeks and months.”
Tel: 0116 233 1100 | www.riekepackaging.com
Email: [email protected] | www.linpac.com
Linx builds for the future with new HQ opening
Rieke unveils major sustainability programme
Global coding and marking
specialist Linx Printing
Technologies has unveiled its new,
purpose-built UK headquarters.
The 41,000 sq ft development, at
Compass Point Business Park in
St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, was
opened by the Huntingdon MP
Jonathan Djanogly in a ceremony
on 26 March. Representing an
investment of around £8m in
manufacturing in St Ives, it brings
together Linx employees in a single facility to replace separate buildings in Burrel Road, St
Ives, where Linx has been based since 1989. Mr Djanogly also toured the development,
houses research and development laboratories, sales and administration offices,
manufacturing and assembly lines and storage and distribution areas, along with dedicated
customer training facilities.
Rieke is implementing a major
sustainability programme to help
reduce the impact of its operations
on the environment. The initiative
covers three main areas – the
company’s manufacturing processes,
product design and facilities – and
involves close working partnerships
with its customers and employees.
Rieke is investing in a range of more
efficient equipment, and introducing
systems that help to minimise waste. The company has also redesigned its shipping
containers to enable more products to be carried in the same size container and is
increasing its use of re-usable containers within its factories. New product initiatives have
seen the development of re-usable products such as its ‘Smart Soap’ refills and ViseGrip®
drum closures which are 100% recyclable. A new revolutionary cap design offers a unique
stacking feature that maximises the number of caps contained in each box.
www.linxglobal.com
Tel: 0116 233 1100 | www.riekepackaging.com
Parkside win gold and silver at EFIA awards
Ultimate Packaging Invests in the Future
Parkside Flexibles has won two awards at the EFIA Awards, which were held in Nottingham
on March 19th.
Parkside scooped a Gold Award in the Sustainable Product Innovation category for its
work developing two products including a compostable flexible packaging technology and
LIDD®, its revolutionary duplex laminate lidding film, designed for the ready meal market.
Parkside achieved recognition for being the first flexible packaging manufacturer to
produce barrier laminates that can be disposed of in a home composting environment. The
success means that environmentally aware brand owners, packers and retailers finally have
the choice of flexible packs that can be disposed of by consumers, avoiding landfill. The
duplex laminates have been proven to break down within the 26 weeks and are initially being
targeted towards the coffee bag market. The second innovation, LIDD, enables retailers to
reduce ready meal pack weights by up to 45% through a peelable printed top web that
delaminates from the tray lidding film, eradicating the need for carton board sleeves and
excessive labelling.
Parkside also received silver for technical innovation for a new-to-market flexo printed
and laminated vacuum skin pack. The company worked with LINPAC on the development
and shared the limelight on the evening. The highly decorative printed films are laminated to
rigid rPET sheet for thermoforming by LINPAC to create unique stand out packs for the meat,
fish and poultry and food to go categories.
The EFIA judges complimented Parkside for delivering new market standards for flexo
printed pack designs and its responsible approach to manufacturing products with the
environment in mind.
Ultimate Packaging based in North East
Lincolnshire is making further investment
to remodel it’s food standard factory and
to install two additional Bobst F&K 20SIX
flexo presses, at an investment of £4
million; the objective to increase production capacity and flexibility.
Chris Tonge, Ultimate Packaging Sales and Marketing Director commented: ‘The
dramatic changes to the factory and massive investment into flexo print is a step to futureproof the flexo business and sends a clear message to both our customers and competitors.
We are a truly independent company, experiencing a time of significant growth and
development. We are focused on ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality
products, which is why we invest in the very best equipment available.’
The Ultimate business has made consistent smart investments into new business areas
and state-of-the-art technologies. The Digital business recently installed the new HP Indigo
20000, wide format digital press; the first and currently only press of its kind in the UK.
Digital complements the flexo business, attracting new, big brand clients who are
looking to increase consumer engagement using digitally printed packaging that features
customisation, personalisation, one off designs and promotional links.
As a group the business can offer customers a complete packaging service from design
to digital print, flexo print and packaging research and development.
Tel: 01924 898074 | www.parkflex.com
Tel: 01472 255400 | Email: [email protected]
PROFILES - NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
Applicator is a soft touch
Rowse Honey creates a Buzz with M&H Plastics
RPC Bramlage has designed and developed a
special applicator for its Magic Star range of
dispensers that enhances the application of a
range of creams and lotions. The new biinjection moulded actuator is compatible with
the standard Magic Star pump head and
can be used on all size containers.
The actuator is made of PP and TPE in
order to create a soft, flexible, rubbery
surface that assists in the application
and penetration of a variety of dermal
products into the skin. The nubbed
surface can also help to deliver a
massaging action which offers
additional benefits for products designed to reduce pain or inflammation, or combat cellulite.
The Magic Star range provides a combination of functionality and style in the reliable and
accurate dispensing of creams, gels and lotions for a variety of applications.
Rowse Honey recently commissioned M&H
Plastics, part of the RPC Group of companies to
produce a bespoke sample bottle for its innovative
range of flavoured honeys.
The iconic and easily recognised 28g bottles,
produced in PET, feature branded, tamper-evident
closures and a distinctive shape to match the
larger retail bottles, allowing Rowse to introduce
its new range to the important on the go porridge
market. Commenting on the new bottle, Lisa
Robinson, Rowse Marketing said, “We wanted to
work with M&H Plastics as it is recognised for
producing quality products and being flexible to
clients’ requirements. M&H has proved its ability
through the production of this bespoke bottle and closure that is ideal for consumers to use,
in squeezy plastic and in a single portion it not only feels good but exudes quality and
facilitates our brand extension by capturing the individual Rowse bottle shape.”
Tel: +49 (0) 4442 881 200 | www.rpc-bramlage.de
Tel: 01502 715518 | www.mhplastics.com
Measom Freer in Perfect Harmony
Roma launch stylish new Classic Rectangular Range
Measom Freer is delighted to
announce the addition of the
stunning new Yin Yang bottle to
its portfolio of standard products.
This bottle is uniquely shaped for
high impact shelf appeal with
two bottles fitting perfectly
together just like yin and yang,
making it ideal for duo products
such as shampoo and
conditioner. Manufactured in the
UK in natural HDPE with colours
available to order and currently stocked in 250ml (Ref 6187) with more sizes to follow, it has
a 28mm (28-415) R4 neck size which will fit any of their fine ribbed caps, flip caps, disc
caps and lotion pumps. It’s easy to grip shape makes it suitable for a wide range of product
sectors and screen printing in one or several colours is available in house to complete the
product.
Roma International has recently introduced a new range
of rectangular shapes to their extensive selection of
plastic containers.
The new family of rigid plastic packs, features a
200ml version available with 24/410 and 24/415 neck
options, a 100ml pack with a 20/415 neck and a 50ml
choice, which boasts a 18/415 neck. All offer a simple
yet sophisticated look for a number of market sectors.
The elegant new rectangular bottles join the Suffolk
based company’s already impressive PETG and HDPE
standard plastic ranges, which include squares, rounds
and oval shapes along with a wide choice of suitable closures and pumps.
Barry Aldous, Sales Manager at Roma International commented, “In addition to our
extensive range of glass containers, our aim at Roma is to develop an equally impressive
choice of shapes in our plastic containers including plastic jars, to offer our customers
complete packaging solutions”
Tel: 0116 2881588 | www.measomfreer.co.uk
MEDIA ENQUIRIES Barry Aldous (Sales Manager) Roma International
Tel: 01473 826808 | Email: [email protected] | www.roma.co.uk
Tri-Star goes back to the future with new
multi-coloured Retro Wedges
Tri-Star Packaging has launched a range of stylish rPET Retro Wedges that hark
back to that golden decade when it was cool to be colourful – the 1980s.
Available in blue, yellow, red and green, the new packs are made from
recycled materials and are recyclable after use – a first for coloured wedges. With
a funky design that offers great shelf-standout, the Retro Wedges create an
unforgettable point of difference in any café or sandwich shop and tap into the
current trend for retro-style products.
Tri-Star’s Retro Wedges are less expensive than card equivalents and are
available from stock – not made to order. They are also heat-sealable for optimum
product freshness.
Besides their eye-catching design, the Retro Wedges also offer practical
benefits. Food-to-go businesses and caterers can use them to colour-code product
ranges – for example: green for vegetarian, blue for fish, red for meat products,
and so on. Alternatively, by adding in black and clear wedges to the selection, they
present possibilities for easy stock rotation, with a different colour for six days of
the week.
Tel: 020 8443 9100 | www.tri-star.co.uk
RETAIL PACKAGING PRODUCT NEWS
BRINGING CLOSURE
UCP, one of Global Closure Systems’ (GCS) plants in the UK, has launched the
TIVA® 2 into the spirits market, a new high-quality security standard closure
that does not compromise performance for cost.
TIVA® 2 is a non-refillable closure that has a clever tamper evidence ring
built into the top part of the body. The ring breaks off if forced removal from
the bottle is attempted leaving permanent evidence – immediately visible by
end use consumers. It is an ingenious design that reduces cost by using a
lightweight method to transport the fitment inside the cap during transit until it
reaches the capping head. It also has impressive sealing capability due to a
patented UCP flange design. The flange carries the TIVA® 2 valve in the shell
and creates the seal on the glass after application, hence a seamless
changeover between TIVA® 2 and a standard aluminium closure. Moreover
TIVA® 2 uses the same controlled bore specification as used for the current
TIVA® products, GF908 glass finishes, which is one of the most common
industry standards.
TIVA® 2 can be applied to a very wide range of bottle types at speeds of
up to 600bpm. Indeed, the TIVA® 2 production line, thanks to GCS’ recent
investment, has been designed to use a complex high speed camera validation
and alignment system to ensure maximum precision and repeatability at each
critical step of the production process.
Providing a smooth pour to meet the demands of bartenders who prefer a
sub 75 second time to empty a 70cl bottle of spirits, in addition the TIVA® 2
features a non-drip feature, meaning that the alcohol end up in the consumer’s
glass and not on the counter top.
www.gcs.com
Product News
The lowdown on the latest releases, renovations, revisions and revolutions…
DISPENSE WITH BUSINESS
Rieke has announced it will be underlining its extensive
capabilities in the development of dispensing solutions for
cosmetic and personal care products with a wide range of
dispensers on show at Cosmetic Business this June.
Highlights will include the company’s recently
launched Selene Mini Airless and Mini Foamer ranges,
which are ideal for smaller travel size packs that satisfy
airport regulations regarding liquid products in hand
luggage. With a wide choice of larger sizes available, both
are also able to create family ranges for individual brands.
Available in 15ml and 30ml sizes, each delivering a
0.3ml dose, the Selene Mini Airless dispensers combine
excellent protection with easy dispensing for all types of
products, from highly viscous to fast free-flowing. A
specially-developed pump system ensures consistent and
reliable operation.
The Mini Foamers, meanwhile, provide an accurate
0.4ml dose and are suitable for a wide variety of
applications including hand and facial cleansers.
Another dispenser developed specially for the
cosmetics industry is the RS3 Talon, featuring a streamlined
sleek look to complement the luxury and beauty image of
products such as skincare and face-care, creams and
lotions. The durable non-metal construction is 100%
showerproof and offers ease of use and accurate dosing.
Rieke is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of
foamers and airless dispensers and its extensive product
portfolio enables the company to offer its customers a
comprehensive single-source solution for all their
packaging requirements. network of 16 manufacturing,
warehousing and sales facilities in Europe, Asia and North
America, many of which hold the highest ‘A’ grade rating
in the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for
Packaging and Packaging Materials, provides sales and
service support on a national and international basis.
T: 0116 233 1100
www.riekepackaging.com
JUST DESSERTS
A new range of dessert toppings from
leading Belgium manufacturer Colac is
using a custom moulded 850ml
multilayer bottle from RPC Promens
Consumer NL in Kerkrade to deliver the
ideal combination of long shelf life and
on-shelf appeal.
The stylish bottle is finished in an
eye-catching champagne colour to
provide effective differentiation. An
attractive waisted design, together with
colourful labels and an embossed Colac
logo in the curve of the bottle, complete
the high impact appearance.
The bottle is blow moulded in PP/
EVOH/PP, which protects the products
against oxygen ingress to deliver an
ambient shelf life of up to 24 months.
“This is an attractive pack that
reflects our premium image while
providing the required level of protection
to ensure product quality is maintained,”
comments Geert Vermeersch of Colac.
T: +31 (0) 45 543 6643
www.rpc-kerkrade.nl
PRODUCT NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
GETTING FRUITY
A range of high-quality fruit compotes and desserts from specialist French
manufacturer Lucien Georgelin are now available in handy To-Go snack
packs, developed in collaboration with RPC Bebo Bouxwiller.
Meeting increasing consumer demand for on-the-go snacking, the new
multilayer 68mm pots are thermoformed in polypropylene and feature an
EVOH barrier to give the products a long ambient shelf life. They are foilsealed and the lid incorporates a spoon for easy eating on the move.
The transparent packs help to maximise the visual appeal of the fruits
while eye-catching labels further enhance on-shelf image and appeal.
For over 30 years Lucien Georgelin has been known as a specialist in
the production of preserves and fruit-based products with traditional
flavours. The company sees huge potential for new product introductions in
the fast-growing take-away and snacks sector.
RPC Bebo Bouxwiller and Lucien Georgelin have enjoyed a successful
longstanding working partnership in the development of a range of
packaging solutions and the companies will continue to work together to
realise these future opportunities.
T: +33 (0) 3 88 71 78 00
ADDED
VALUE
In just about every market in
which Piab is active, the
company is considered to be a
premium brand with products
renowned for their long life
and high-performance, but
there are some clients who
simply don’t require this level
of quality, yet still want a
predictable product and the
customer support that Piab is
able to provide; for these
clients, Piab has launched
Value Line.
Alternative manufacturing
processes have made Value Line possible. While the price points have been
chosen to appeal to clients who don’t need a product for less demanding
applications, the project managers at Piab have gone to a great deal of trouble to
ensure that the competitive prices don’t equal poor quality.
In the immediate future, the products that will be sold under the Value Line
brand will be suction cups and two stage vacuum ejectors. The suction cups will
be available in sizes 20-75mm and in both flat and bellow shapes. There are two
versions of the ejectors – an inline and an inline/T-design with 6mm and ¼ inch
push-in connections. Both versions are dirt and dust proof.
The Value Line products are perfect for case erection, cartons and sheet
metal and are ideal for handling injection mouldings, so to request a sample or
for technical information call or email below.
T: 01509 857 010
BEYOND THE PAIL
For the launch of a special product line for professional painters, the Italian paint
producer Colorificio Atria s.r.l wanted a striking look; and the result is now on
shelves featuring a packaging solution of coloured lids and handles from RPC
Superfos.
Requiring both high-quality packaging and elegant artwork for the new series
of its paint brand Sofia, Colorificio Atria opted for the round UniPak pail for one
litre of paint, combined with its sister pail SuperLift for the bigger option (about
four litres). The two injection moulded polypropylene containers have a very
similar design and create a family image even for different sizes. To help give the
pails a striking look and a strong visual impact, there is a great variety of colours
with coloured lids and handles that match the artwork design, a feature which is
not commonly seen on the paint market.
The artwork for the pails has been developed together with Creative Director
Salvatore Morgante who is also the proprietor of his own design agency and
Colorificio Atria has been pleased to receive a lot of positive feedback from
professional painters and distributors since the launch.
T: +39 542 670 480
www.rpc-superfos.com
CULTURAL CAN
Getting busy with booze, Rexam has collaborated with Feilong to produce
a can for its brand new, traditionally-inspired rice beer.
With a striking design, the can uses various ink combinations
specifically selected by Rexam to incorporate Feilong’s Chinese cultural
influence. The use of two shades of white re-creates a traditional Chinese
silk pattern, whilst the impactful and iconic Feilong symbol – meaning
flying dragon – is brought to life by an array of carefully matched colours.
Feilong incorporates a traditional rice beer recipe long used by Chinese
brewmasters, to create a light, refreshing and
refined lager. Rexam’s premium can format
enables the fusion of tradition and modernity
and captures the essence of the brand.
Jonnie Cahill, Marketing Director for
Heineken Russia, says: “Authenticity is integral
to the Feilong brand and we chose Rexam for
their design and manufacturing expertise to
bring this to life. We were confident they
would be able to translate the brand truths
onto the can to create a stand out design and
we are delighted with the outcome – we
know our customers will love it.”
Marianne Freund, Marketing Programme
Manager for Rexam Europe says, “We were
extremely excited to work with Feilong on this
project. The design process was quite complex
but we had a fantastic communication line
between Feilong, our design team and the
plant, ensuring the smooth delivery of the
stunning can.”
www.rexam.com
RETAIL PACKAGING PROFILES - NEWS
Kite Packaging Launches New Gummed Paper
Tape Machines
New Foamer increases the range for M&H
Joining an existing family of tubular Foamers ranging from 150ml to 250ml is the new 50ml
Tubular Foamer from M&H Plastics, part of the RPC Group of companies. Offering a
convenient volume for specialist products,
travel and sampling, the new Foamer is
available in PET (4284) and also HDPE/PP
(5867).
The complete range offers the potential to
develop a family of products with the following
volumes:
50ml PET – Ref: 4284
50ml HDPE/PP – Ref: 5867
150ml PET – Ref: 4093
200ml PET – Ref: 4210
250ml PET – Ref: 4209
Tel: 01502 715518 | www.mhplastics.com
Kite Packaging, the UK’s leading packaging distributor, has launched a new range of highly
competitively priced gummed paper tape dispensers.
Gummed paper tape has become hugely popular in e-commerce and retail, due to its
efficiency, high tack, waste-saving benefits, and professional looking finish. It is incredibly
cost-effective and has a minimal effect on the environment, as the natural starch adhesive is
chemical-free, and the paper carrier can be recycled.
Gummed paper tape has also increased in popularity due to its tamper-evident seal. It is
increasingly more difficult for packages secured with this kind of tape to be tampered with
or opened, as they cannot be sealed back up unless the opener has a gummed paper tape
dispenser. Gummed paper tape clings to the fibres of the carton, so once it has peeled away,
can’t be re-adhered to the box.
Kite’s new dispensers activate the adhesive with an even covering of water. Their entrylevel manual model, a compact system at a competitive price of just £249, has an extralarge water chamber to reduce down time, and can dispense lengths of up to 42 inches.
Alternatively, Kite’s electronic model is even more advanced, with a warming plate to
heat the water – creating an even stronger tack. Its user-friendly control panel allows you to
choose from 30 different lengths, and dispenses at an impressive rate for high volume use.
www.kitepackaging.co.uk
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BLISTER & DISPLAY PACKS RETAIL PACKAGING
get a little hlp
SPEED UP PACKAGING PRODUCTION AND ADD AN
ATTENTION-ATTRACTING AESTHETIC THAT WILL SEE PRODUCTS FLY
OFF THE SHELVES. C. M. YEUNG, MD OF HLP LIK, EXPLAINS HOW…
Process-optimisation is hot news in the industry
nowadays. Forecasts even show that, within the next
10 years, one third of the tasks within a production
environment worldwide will be done by robots and
machines. In order to remain competitive, automation
has become unavoidable and improving the efficiency
of the packaging process will bring the difference that
is required to increase the overall result.
Although there are many box-erecting and fillingmachine manufacturers, there is little experience with
the type, style of boxes and crease-lines that are
suitable for these purposes. HLP Klearfold, with 46
years’ worth of experience in this field, has identified
the parameters that considerably increase efficiency
and therefore output. As such, our team of experts
can help you streamline your production with the use
of HLP Klearfold’s soft-crease, crash-lock RPET foldingboxes; where many companies struggle to make their
margin and allow for future investment to keep their
product at number one, HLP Klearfold can help you
and your product outgrow the crowds.
Things of beauty…
Making attracting attention child’s play
Looks and talent
An absolute array of applications
UP THE OUTPUT
HLP Klearfold does not only offer their state of the
art technology RPET folding boxes, but also provides
you with all the knowledge that is needed to help
you achieve your goals. Whether it is the type of
gluing, printing, folding, erecting, transportation or
even the fine-tuning of the material specifications,
HLP Klearfold is your one-stop-shop on the way to
further success.
Proven records show that HLP Klearfold’s team of
multi-lingual experts were able to improve output by
up to 100% compared to standard. Plus, by keeping
pace with our customers and providing an excellent
after-sales service, many of our valued clients have
even been able to further improve after their first-time
experience with us. HLP Klearfold considers itself to be
a partner in the endeavour rather than being solely a
supplier – our motto is: “We can only improve if we
share our knowledge!”
Our 13-colour printing machine enables us to
print basically all artwork in one pass. This avoids
registration problems and makes it possible to print on
both sides of the material to create amazing 3D
effects. Also, our design team is on-hand to talk with
your own designers, when possible, to ensure the
design and specification match your requirements
exactly to optimise both presentation and value for
money, thus delivering the cost savings that have
become an unavoidable need if your objectives are
to be achieved.
Of course, aesthetic-pull is something your
product has already got, but this can also be
enhanced by adding attractive packaging designs
to emphasise your product’s quality and attractiveness
even more, showing off your product from
various angles in our unmatched high-quality
PET-folding boxes.
ALL-TOGETHER, BETTER
HLP Klearfold has got everything under one roof and
therefore avoids time-losses due to outsourcing. We
produce our own PET and PP, we print, we die-cut, we
glue, we assemble, we pack and we even arrange
door to door deliveries worldwide. With a capacity of
1,500,000 boxes a day, 24/7, you will be guaranteed
continuous deliveries and fast turn-around times. HLP
Klearfold guarantees quotes within 24 hours, plain
samples within two to three working days and
production starts within 2½ weeks of approval.
On top of that, HLP Klearfold has got a sampling
machine that can make you 1-to-1 samples that
enables you and your sales team to show your
customers what your final product will look like. This
tool has proven to be very efficient and successful
with our existing customers in convincing their
customers of the benefits of clear packaging – we all
want to see what we buy!
HLP-Klearfold has become one of the global
leaders within the field of transparent packaging that
strongly focuses on sustainability. Besides our many
certifications, ISO, BRC and award-winning
performances, we are also investing in reducing our
energy consumption by making use of wind and solar
power. On top of that we strive to increase the use of
recycled material in our production to protect our
global environment and therefore also increase our
efficiency in line with our policy to reduce overall costs
to ensure our and your competitive edge.
The keyword is ‘differentiation’, and with the
help of our transparent packaging you can attract the
extra attention from the consumer that makes your
product favourable above others at the POS.
T: 0800 0302 900
www.hlpklearfold.co.uk
RETAIL PACKAGING BLISTER & DISPLAY
on good form
PACKAGING INDUSTRY MARKETING
SPECIALIST, BOB BOLTON, LOOKS AT THE
RISE AND RISE OF THERMOFORMING…
The prospect of a new government used to signal
caution amongst business owners, and it was a
convenient excuse not to spend money until the
result, with all its implications, was known. Five years
of a hung parliament and the prospect of another five
years of the same (this article was written before
polling day, obviously!) seem to have changed
attitudes. Business can’t run on uncertainty for too
long, so it forges ahead regardless of who holds the
power strings. Many of the companies I speak to
seem less bothered about politics and more concerned
about banks not wanting to lend, which is a shame as
there are lot of innovative, go-ahead companies out
there and the thermoforming sector is no exception.
THERM UP
An overview of the sector shows that it is still
growing at a healthy rate and that the food industry
continues to be a key driver for the success and
continued growth of the thermoforming industry.
Thermoformings provide good barrier performance for
bacteria, moisture and odour in food applications and
they are also used extensively by the pharmaceutical
and cosmetics industry. Market share in general retail
is increasing as the sector appreciates the innovative
and creative nature of flexible packaging over other
“Thermoformings are
relatively inexpensive,
but the fickle
nature of raw material
prices causes fluctuating
product costs”
forms of packaging. PET usage continues to grow as it
has now become ‘the material of choice’ for
thermoformers, whilst PVC has all but relinquished its
former grip on the market. Research and development
Stack with Macpac
into bioplastics continues, but the relatively high price
of such materials still prevents any serious entry to
market. Thermoformings are relatively inexpensive,
but the fickle nature of raw material prices causes
fluctuating product costs, which could be considered
a downside to thermoforming.
RETURN OF THE MAC
Last year I reported on a new high-security clamshell
closure system from Stockport thermoformer Macpac.
I’m delighted to say that they entered their new
Surecel closure into the highly respected Starpack
awards and were duly granted a silver in the creative
and sustainable section for technical innovation. The
judges said: “Surecel is a real alternative to a welded
pack” – praise indeed for this innovative company.
I recently visited Macpac again and was amazed
to see what developments they have made in the last
12 months. They have entered into collaboration with
thermoforming machinery manufacturer, Illig, and
developed a world-first in stacking and skeletal rewind
technology. Conventional stacking involves upward
vertical motion. It requires complicated engineering
where the forming is gripped in position and the stack
is physically pushed upwards. A problem with this
arrangement is that formings, especially complicated
shapes, can have a tendency to mis-locate in the
stacker, causing the machine to be stopped and re-set
causing costly downtime. Macpac’s solution to this
problem was to utilise gravity and a motion control
system to give a down-stacking arrangement with a
new rewind arrangement. This approach allows for
the change in height as the stack of product develops.
This means that more complex shapes can be formed
with less downtime.
The reduced engineering required to build the
stack leads to reduced tooling costs too and, in
addition, the blow box has been eliminated, making
cleaning of the machine much easier facilitating faster
changeovers, the combination of which is especially
advantageous in food applications.
HEAT IS ON
Award-winning thermoforming
Macpac have further developed this new machine
by upgrading the software behind the stacking
technology, giving even better performance. The
advantage to the thermoformer is that they are
more efficient in manufacturing, with fewer
stoppages. They can also design and create more
elaborate shapes, giving retailers more options to
create eye-catching, effective packaging, so it’s
a win-win for everyone!
I spoke to Illig about this unusual collaboration
and they confirmed that Macpac’s understanding of
the engineering behind the technology has enabled
them to extend the boundaries of thermoforming
technology for the benefit of the entire industry.
To date Macpac own the only two machines in
the world with this technology, giving them a distinct
competitive advantage. It’s probably only a matter of
time before other thermoformers take on this
technology, but it certainly won’t take until the next
general election… whenever that may be.
www.macpac.co.uk
Innovative Thermoformed Packaging Solutions
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At Plastique we have over 36 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing innovative
thermoformed rigid plastic packaging. In addition to our core plastics business we are
expanding our capabilities and developing new product offerings which now include the
following:
• Thermoformed Fibre – (Fibrepak®) custom designed moulded fibre with a paper smooth
surface.
• Thermoformed Paper (PaperForm®) - innovative new thermoformed paper based packaging
• Thermoformed Fragility Packaging – 100% recycled and recyclable protective cushioned
packaging
If your products could benefit from the latest packaging innovations backed by the expertise
gained from 36 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing thermoformed packaging
and components for many of the world’s leading brands and organisations, please get in
touch.
Tel: 01892 543211 | Email: [email protected] | www.plastique.eu
ON A REGULAR BASIS
OR TELEPHONE: +44 (0)1206 506249 / 506254
RETAIL PACKAGING FILMS & LAMINATES
snack tracks
TROUBLE PRINTING ONTO POUCHES? RICHARD PETHER, DIRECTOR AT
ROTECH HAS THE PERFECT SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR POUCH PROBLEMS…
According to Euromonitor, stand-up pouches are
among the fastest growing packaging formats
and will continue on their growth trajectory up
to 2017. Their versatility allows them to convey
both portability and quality and shelf-stand out in
snack products.
Whilst the shapely forms of doy-style packs,
block-bottom bags and quad packs add aesthetic
appeal, they are causing headaches for the coding
operation. A decade ago, snacks were rarely packed
in anything other than vertically formed, filled and
sealed pillow packs. This made life very easy from a
coding perspective; a thermal transfer printer could
simply be mounted onto the bagger to code the roll
stock before it was formed. But, today, some of the
more structured pouch designs are not so easy to
produce on a form, fill, seal machine, so for small to
medium volumes, many snack producers are buying
in pre-made pouches. The downside of this is that a
thermal transfer printer cannot easily be employed to
print on the formed pack. There is not always an
opportunity to code the pouch online before it is
filled and thermal transfer printers struggle to print
on anything other than flat film.
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) is therefore a more
common technology for this application. But whilst
CIJ is ideal for printing small amounts of information,
such as use by dates, snack producers are
increasingly looking to overprint large amounts of
information. Overprinting information such as
product names, nutritional information and
ingredient lists allows them to limit their stock of preprinted packaging film, as the same pack can be
The sweet smell of success
used for different SKUs and geographical markets. In
this scenario, thermal transfer is really the only
technology that is capable of wide format,
on-demand printing of fine text.
OFFLINE CODING
Say nuts to re-sealable pouch problems with Rotech
“Rotech has developed the
RF1-V, a standalone vacuum
feed overprinting system”
One solution to these problems is to take coding
offline. By coding pouches offline before they
are filled, they can be brought to the production
line ready printed. This has considerable advantages
for code quality as coding the pouch in its flat
form results in a consistently clear, perfectly
positioned code. Furthermore, where an online
coder is struggling and creating a bottleneck,
removing the process from the critical path can
deliver efficiency improvements.
To this end, Rotech has developed the RF1-V, a
standalone vacuum feed overprinting system that has
been engineered specifically for pouches, bags and
other otherwise awkward to feed products. By using
a thermal printer with a print width of up to 128mm
and printing continuously, a very large print area of
almost any length can be accommodated.
PRINTS CHARMING
Make life easy with offline coding
Many pouches are equipped with closures such as
zippers and resealable labels. Whilst this adds
consumer appeal, it can also present problems to
offline coders, as it can create variations in the
pouch thickness of as much as 0.5cm in places. Most
offline coders use friction feeding, which is designed
to feed packs or pouches of a uniform thickness.
The material to be coded is passed between a
roller and a rubber friction insert. The gap between
the two components is set according to the
thickness of the material. Widening the gap to
accommodate a resealing mechanism may result in
inaccurate feeding.
The RF1 assuages this issue by using vacuum
pick and place technology to pick a pouch from a
stack, place it onto a conveyor for printing, and place
the printed pouch neatly onto another stack for
collection, at speeds of around 40 pouches per
minute. As such, snack companies worldwide are
already using the RF1 to print pouches that are to be
filled with anything from beef jerky snacks to dried
fruit and nut mixes.
www.rotechmachines.com
Plasfilms add rigid film to their distribution
portfolio
Leading films and distribution business, Plasfilms, have introduced APET and rPET rigid films
in to their packaging films portfolio. Plasfilms offer the most effective distribution and supply
chain service for businesses across the UK packaging and labelling industry.
In collaboration with Polish films manufacturer, Eurocast, Plasfilms is currently supplying
both APET and rPET film to the UK and Irish markets for thermoforming applications, such as
formed trays for food manufacturers. The rigid film is thermo laminated inline, providing a
cost benefit, as the need to unwind and perform the laminating process is removed. The film
can also be produced with a silicon release coating.
Plasfilms’ rigid films range includes APET and rPET, APET/PE, APET/PE peelable and
APET/EVOH/ PE. Film can be supplied in a variety of colours including transparent, black,
white, red, yellow, brown, grey, silver and gold. Minimum order quantities are typically 1-3t of
standard colours.
Having built a reputation for unrivalled films and industry knowledge, Plasfilms’
distribution processes cover the entire value chain with an advanced logistics model
encompassing procurement, storage and delivery. With direct access to UK stock, the
company provides a complete solution that is bespoke to individual customer requirements
and is able to meet just-in-time demands. Plasfilms’ service is further enhanced by their
temperature controlled warehousing facilities.
Plasfilms operates as part of the Plastribution group, the UK’s leading polymer
distributor. Contact Plasfilms on: Tel: 01530 561971
[email protected] | www.plasfilms.co.uk
RETAIL PACKAGING CORRUGATED PACKAGING
box fresh
STATING THE CASE FOR CORRUGATED, WE HEAR FROM
ANDY BARNETSON, DIRECTOR OF PACKAGING AFFAIRS AT
THE CONFEDERATION OF PAPER INDUSTRIES (CPI)…
Corrugated packaging is helping retailers and brand
owners respond to a changing retail landscape,
backed by a state-of-the-art industry that is bucking
the trend for manufacturing productivity in the UK.
Corrugated’s versatility makes it a vital logistics
partner in the 21st Century supply chain. Its
importance to many UK food businesses – as shown
in a recent survey by CPI – and popularity with
consumers for grocery shopping are further indicators
of the material’s vital place in today’s society.
In the survey CPI commissioned, which involved
contacting 1000 senior decision-makers in multiple
retailers and food and beverage companies in the UK,
seeking their views of corrugated and its role in the
packaging industry, 80% of those who responded
agreed that corrugated is a sustainable, functional and
effective packaging solution.
Strong business support for corrugated is
reflected by UK consumers. In a nationwide poll
conducted by YouGov, over half of shoppers visiting
their local supermarket or food retailer said they
would prefer their groceries and fresh produce
packaged in paper-based material. Corrugated is also
favoured by shoppers on the Continent. Further
research by YouGov, involving 7086 consumers from
seven European countries, revealed that of those who
had a preference for the type of container in which
groceries and fresh produce are stored and displayed
on-shelf, 68% preferred paper-based containers.
BOXING CLEVER
However, it’s a very difficult marketplace where brand
owners battle for space and prominence on
Standout on the shelves with corrugated containers
supermarkets’ busy shelves. Corrugated not only
provides protection in transit but also vibrant and
innovative packaging, which could sway the purchase
decisions many consumers make. It’s no surprise that
a product’s best advertising is its own packaging.
High-quality printing is providing eye-catching
corrugated Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) that enhances
visibility on shelf and provides in-store logistics
benefits too.
“Efficient production –
42% of all paper
output from UK
mills is turned
into packaging –
goes hand-in-hand
with sustainability”
Easier opening features, such as perforations for
quicker access to products, give store managers what
they want – packaging that can go straight on the
shelf with the minimum of fuss, typically in less than
20 seconds, cutting handling costs and waste.
The UK Corrugated Industry has also invested
heavily in designing boxes, fine fluting and different
grades of paper which save on storage space, improve
transport efficiency and cut costs across the supply
Corrugated gives an edge over the alternatives
chain. Behind all these innovative and sustainable
packaging developments is a billion-pound, state-ofthe-art industry which has become a lean
manufacturing machine thanks to investment in new
plant and equipment.
ECO OPTION
As well as streamlining logistics operations,
corrugated is bringing environmental advantages to
the retail sector through its recyclability, while its flat
printable sides make the material ideal for displaying
all the dietary information that health-conscious
consumers need to make an informed choice.
Digital media is transforming the shopping
experience for consumers – corrugated can easily
accommodate almost countless bits of information.
This includes lots of embedded QR codes linked
to advertising and food data incorporated in a
way that other packaging cannot if they lack a
uniform surface.
More single households, busier lifestyles and a
trend away from large out-of-town stores in favour of
convenience outlets are also impacting on the retail
landscape. Corrugated box makers are developing
smaller pack sizes that meet consumer-driven demand
to minimise packaging, enhance shelf space and help
reduce food waste.
There is also the dramatic rise of the discounters.
Their success is being aided by corrugated
packaging’s striking designs and its efficiency within
the shelf replenishment process. Over 90% of the
discounters' products use SRP, compared with only
about 40% of non-discounters.
BALLOT BOX
During the 2015 General Election campaign,
manufacturing in the UK was a key issue, with all the
main political parties insisting that they will introduce
measures to boost productivity and improve the UK’s
economic performance in this vital sector. Despite an
improving economy, employee productivity in Britain
is still lagging behind its main competitors and is now
around a fifth less per worker. However, the UK
Corrugated Industry has already proven that it is up
to the challenge of improving its productivity. An
on-going efficiency drive has seen productivity driven
up 40% in a decade and almost £500 million
invested in new machinery and plant over the last
two years.
Efficient production – 42% of all paper output
from UK mills is turned into packaging – goes handin-hand with sustainability. The introduction of
lightweight papers has resulted in a 7% decrease in
weight, contributing to a reduction in the industry’s
carbon footprint of 16% between 2005 and 2011.
The bottom line is that corrugated is a forwardlooking industry, investing in efficient manufacturing
solutions for a sustainable future. Its flexibility and
qualities in terms of printing, design, hygiene,
logistics and protection give it a significant edge over
alternative forms of packaging. Its successful SRP and
functionality is benefiting brand owners, consumers
and the environment alike.
www.paper.org.uk
PROFILES - FILMS & LAMINATES RETAIL PACKAGING
BOPP Mineral Oil Barrier Film Range Extension
Innovia Films has been
overwhelmed by the response to its
recent launch of Propafilm™ RCU,
its first proprietary acrylic coated
clear BOPP film with proven barrier
to mineral oil migration for up to
1.5 years.
Andy Sweetman, Marketing
Manager Packaging &
Sustainability for Innovia Films
explains “We are currently running
over 40 trials across Europe with
existing and potential customers. Our R&D team has rapidly accelerated the final stages of
development work on a sister product – Propafilm™ RBCU, a white version.”
Propafilm™ RBCU offers excellent barrier, a low sealing threshold and a broader sealing
range. Manufacturers and packers who prefer a solid white film now have an alternative
option.
Tel: 016973 42281 | Email: [email protected] | www.innoviafilms.com
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Inspired by the rolling hills of the Peak District, Sweet Peaks set out to provide a rich energy
source without compromising on taste.
Company Director Chris Pitchfork said, “When Maxons were looking to launch an
innovative energy product into the market, packaging was going to be key. Lee and Phil
really helped and the feedback has been excellent.”
Cramming in an astonishing 99% simple carbohydrates, and with endorsements ranging
from founder of “Informed in Sport” and author, Dr Paul Gamble, through to Natalie Thomas,
2014 European Aquathlon Champion, Sweet Peaks certainly has the credentials to make an
impact.
For Sweet Peaks, the sky isn’t the limit; the summit is, stretching out hundreds of feet
into the clouds.
For further details on either the product, the packaging or what National Flexible can do
for you please contact James Walker Marketing Manager.
www.nationalflexible.co.uk
No Need To Pierce Estercook SV In New Aldi
Roast In Bag Flavoured Chicken Range
Aldi’s new range of flavoured/added value roast in the bag chickens is the first to feature FFP’s Estercook SV
laminate, a new self-venting version of FFP’s market leading Estercook range. With Estercook SV, the pack
opens automatically to release steam during cooking so there is no need to pierce the pack, increasing
convenience and providing a better barrier between the consumer and the raw bird.
Aldi’s “Ashfield Farm” range features a variety of flavours, including Garlic and Herb and Piri-Piri, providing
customers with a host of new and exciting taste options. Chicken cooked in the Estercook SV pack retains
moisture, texture and succulence, releases easily from the film and delivers a superb final result. No mess, no
fuss, less waste. Aldi’s new range is produced by leading chicken manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group, with
whom FFP have a well-established relationship. The packs are printed flexographically by FFP, the inks and
adhesives used being fully tested to make sure the packs are food safe and compliant with all relevant
standards.
Estercook is the market-leading ovenable packaging film, developed by FFP in conjunction with DuPont
Teijin films, and offers fully compliant and thoroughly tested packaging that performs superbly on the
supermarket shelf and in the consumer’s home. Estercook SV film releases steam gently during cooking, so the
consumer is completely insulated from the raw protein, reducing the risk of contamination from pathogens such
as campylobacter.
Tel: 01604 798600 | www.ffppkg.co.uk
Lily gives the stamp of approval
Lily is not your average boss; Lily is in fact a Border Terrier. Lily found that
conventional processed dog food was simply not good enough so with her owner
Henrietta they decided to make their own, thus Lily’s Kitchen and their story
began.
“I’d like to thank National Flexible for all their hard work, helping us launch 3
successful new SKUs in a short space of time” said Ashley Pollock Product
Development Manager “It’s been a journey but the end result on shelf has been
worth it”.
Lily’s Kitchen have been rated the number one ethical pet food company for
the last five years as they tirelessly produce wholesome home-cooked pet food
for thousands of pets across the UK. Ben Beresford, National Flexibles Sales
Manager said “My dog Jeff was extremely happy to have some leftover samples.
They’re now his favourite treats!”
For further details on either the product, the packaging or what National
Flexible can do for you please contact Natalie Bartlett Marketing Manager.
Tel:01274 685566 | Email: [email protected]
www.nationalflexible.co.uk
RETAIL PACKAGING CORRUGATED CONTAINERS
in the fold
SUN AUTOMATION GROUP GENERAL MANAGER EMEA,
ROB DAL LAGO, EXAMINES HOW RECENT PRINT
INNOVATIONS ARE BENEFITING THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY…
This year, SUN Automation celebrates its 30th
anniversary – three decades of providing corrugated
box plants worldwide with technologies that help
to increase production quality, efficiency and
profitability. We have seen many amazing innovations
since SUN launched its first product, the Extend-OFeed® Lead Edge Feeder, which revolutionised feeding
with increased speed, reduced feed roll crush and
jam-free operation.
Most recently, SUN Automation is celebrating
new European installations of the innovative
AccuPrint® chambered ink system, which meets three
key commercial requirements for the corrugated
industry: significantly improved print quality, increased
sustainability and reduced plant costs.
AccuPrint features a reinvented chamber
doctor blade system. Incorporated in the new design
is a wider throat to give a larger ‘ink wetting area’
than comparable systems, ensuring that print quality
is maintained even at high speeds. Relative to
conventional flexographic printing systems, AccuPrint
can achieve up to 85% savings on recovered ink
prior to colour changeover, alongside a 50%
reduction in set-up time. The system also utilises
efficient PLC controlled Electric Peristaltic Pumps
which are considerably more cost-effective in
operation than pneumatic.
BOX CLEVER
European corrugated box makers are under everincreasing pressure to prove their sustainability
credentials and meet regulatory requirements on
reducing waste, and SUN Automation is doing
everything it can to assist the cause. AccuPrint reduces
the water required for wash-up by up to 50%,
The CorrStream in all its printer glory
bringing multiple benefits of lower utility bills, reduced
waste and saving resources. In addition, downtime is
reduced through clever design features such as toolless blade and end seal change, resulting in quicker
and easier maintenance.
We’re very proud of our revolutionary new
AccuPrint system, which has been developed
specifically to enable superior graphics and thus aid
the box plant’s competitive edge whilst they decide on
their approach to digital print solutions. Another key
element is that the system is able to be adapted to
“There are significant
developments under way in
the corrugated sector and
many box plants are poised to
invest to gain competitive edge”
virtually every type of OEM machine. Users of two-roll
systems in particular are amazed by the refinements
that AccuPrint brings to their operations.
There’s a sea-change within the European
corrugated industry, driven primarily by discount
retailers spearheading the trend for quality shelf-ready
packaging. In the past, the majority of boxes in the
supply chain were used solely for transportation so a
two-roll printer was quite adequate. Now the bar is
being raised almost daily and top quality print is an
expectation from retailers. AccuPrint meets that
expectation, especially for those box makers still some
The CorrStream’s feeder
way from making the leap into single-pass, highoutput digital technology. We are delighted to see the
system make its mark so readily in Europe.
ALWAYS THE SUN
AccuPrint is just one component in SUN Automation’s
approach to solving customers’ feeding, printing and
converting challenges, using both digital and
flexographic technology. Serving equipment
manufacturers (OEM customers) as well as direct endusers (box-makers), SUN Automation continues to
innovate by developing solutions to many operational
challenges, recently launching the MicroGrind for top
anvil machinery, and reengineering the rotary die
cutter with the SUN625. This machine increases
productivity and container quality while reducing
maintenance challenges and floor space with its
vertically opening architecture.
There are significant developments under way in
the corrugated sector and many box plants are poised
to invest to gain competitive edge but, with such
revolutionary progress being made in digital printing,
are undecided on the best way forward. That’s where
SUN Automation comes in, offering a unique new
approach called ‘Total Print Solutions’.
IN THE STREAM
Not only can we offer the cutting-edge CorrStream®
range of high-output single pass digital printers, but
we also have 30 years’ experience in retrofitting
innovative technologies to transform corrugated
equipment from the inside out. We can match our
portfolio – which also includes flexographic ink
systems for machinery from almost every OEM – to a
box plant’s objectives and, crucially, their budget to
help them improve quality and performance, in order
to be competitive whilst they manoeuvre the fast
approaching digital path ahead of them.
SUN Automation is in the unique position to
provide for and support corrugated customers
throughout this groundbreaking journey. We
believe that no other supplier to the corrugated
sector can offer this unrivalled combination of
digital and analogue systems choice, expertise and
customer service.
www.sunautomation.com
AccuPrint in action
AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS RETAIL PACKAGING
improve product protection
and reputation with AirPouch
Online mail-order operations rely on products
arriving to customers on time and damage free in
order to build a reputation for a high quality
service. Whether you’re packing glass wear or
gifts, Automated Packaging Systems Colin
Gunnell explains why choosing robust protective
packaging is essential.
“When customers open parcels to find
goods broken, it may be the first and lasting
impression they have of your company. To ensure
products are not damaged, choose protective
packaging that is proven to secure goods in
transit,” says Mr Gunnell.
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“Our AirPouch® air pillows offer a clean,
environmentally friendly alternative to loose fill
polychips and crumpled paper. The durable
pillows are lightweight, helping to save
on shipping costs while still offering
increased product protection.
Material is fed into the system
from a high yield box – requiring less
storage space and fewer changeovers
to keep productivity high in busy
packing environments.
“Our popular FastWrap bubble and
tube quilt is ideal for wrapping, interleaving,
and block-and-brace applications,” explains Mr
Gunnel. “The air filled quilt features our patent
pending honeycomb design, for multi-directional
wrapping of hard to handle and odd shaped
products. Perforated material also allows operators
to choose the desired amount of material needed
for each parcel, saving waste and cutting costs.”
For those looking to improve environmental
credentials, both AirPouch and FastWrap products
are available in environmentally friendly
GeoTech® material.
To find out how you can increase product
protection visit www.airpouch.co.uk, call 01684 891
400 or email [email protected].
RETAIL PACKAGING PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Get Earth Aware with Jiffy
This is just one small story, but speaks volumes of
the importance of innovation and our need to
understand the many uses to which our products are
being put. It also brings me neatly on to the topic of
sustainability – an issue which is also of great
importance to the team here.
EARTH AWARE
in a jiffy
UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTIVE
PACKAGING? FIONA MACDOUGALL, SALES AND
MARKETING DIRECTOR AT JIFFY PACKAGING, SPELLS IT OUT…
At Jiffy Packaging we are the custodians of an iconic
brand. Sitting at the heart of that brand is
performance and it’s a brand value we are highly
protective of (pardon the pun).
As is the case in any competitive landscape,
market forces dictate that there will be
differentiation, with competitors vying for a slice of
the action. And whilst competitors are targeting
Jiffy’s market with lower-cost, unbranded products,
Jiffy is totally committed to retaining our focus on
the high-quality, performance products that we are
known for.
Although it’s stating the obvious, when buying
or specifying protective packaging, end-users are
looking for just that – protective packaging. And
from our experience the people who are packing
goods or shipping them want a product that is
reliable, that works first time and offers them a no
fuss solution.
With the huge growth in internet and mail
order, packers cannot afford to waste time on
packaging materials that are inconsistent in quality.
The worst case scenario is that the products don’t perform, and items arrive damaged or are
missing at their destination. One can only imagine
the cost of the time it takes for the sender to resolve
this sort of issue and the impact of returns on
their bottom line. And after all that they have an
unhappy customer.
All buyers, and in particular the public, are so
much more savvy when making purchasing choices;
they read reviews, blogs and social media feeds. In
doing so they become more discerning and this
drives those selling and shipping products to up their
game. In this respect the packaging is now viewed as
an integral part of the service. Just read eBay reviews
and you will know how important the right
packaging is!
Jiffy Bubble Film and Jiffy Foam can work together to
create, as the saying goes, a product which is greater
than the sum of its parts.
I recently visited a cabinet maker who was
making bespoke, high-quality furniture. He
understood the benefit of using a Jiffy Foam wrap
material against his manufactured pieces to act as a
non-abrasive and cushioning protective wrap. But he
also wanted the bounce and cushion of a bubble film.
He was, however, concerned that putting bubble
directly against a treated wooden surface could mark
the furniture if it wasn’t completely cured. He went
on to explain how he wrapped and taped any given
piece of furniture in Foam material and then repeated
the exercise with a layer of Bubble film. I was
delighted to let him know that we had a solution. For
years now we have been laminating foam and bubble
together as one product. This means that he only has
to have one bundle of material on-site and one reel
holder, cutting down on packaging tape use and,
importantly, reducing his time of packing by half! By
laminating the materials together, it also improves the
strength of the product and reduces waste.
TWO BETTER THAN ONE
We are always looking to innovate and develop new
protective packaging solutions, and sometimes this
involves looking at how existing products such as
Saving the planet one pack at a time
Jiffy aims to provide the best protective packaging
solutions to the market in a manner that maximises
the conservation of resources. We continue to evolve
our products to be recoverable and where possible,
recyclable. We also recognise that our activities have
an impact on the environment and are committed to
regularly reviewing our processes to achieve continual
improvement. With this in mind we have implemented
an Environmental Management System, compliant to
the requirements of ISO 14001.
Our Jiffy Padded Bags, made from macerated
paper and with an all-paper construction, have always
been green. Made from recycled papers they also
have a long life-span owing to their quality design and
manufacture and are fully recyclable.
Did you know that we have a Jiffy Padded Bag
that’s clocked up a million miles between the UK and
New Zealand as two pen friends exchanged audio
letters over many years?
FINELY KRAFTED
We now offer a new product: AirKraft bubble lined
mailers packed in an Earth Aware® format. The
mailers are delivered as banded bundles, so as well as
removing the need for a packing carton, (and
importantly the disposal thereof), the format allows
for increased pallet quantities which improves
transport yield and handling costs. For example, if you
take our popular size 1 mailer packed in our Earth
Aware® format you get 44% more mailers per pallet
so that’s 44% more product per truck.
It’s just one example of how we consider our
environmental impact – but without sacrificing the
quality and performance characteristics or protective
packaging product.
www.jiffy.co.uk
Void filling dispenser box from Packer Products
SpeedMan paper
made from 100%
waste paper is now
available in a handy
dispenser box from
Packer Products.
Completely
recyclable, the paper
provides a cost
effective and
environmentally
friendly solution to
void filling, with no minimum order requirements. Each box contains the equivalent void fill
capacity of three and a half bags of 15 cu ft loose fill and achieves a maximum fill capacity
that is approximately 70 times the original volume of the paper, cutting down on storage
space and costs. The specially developed SpeedMan paper contains no optical brightening
agents or refining media which could be harmful to health.
Tel: 01268 885885 | www.packerproducts.co.uk
Eco-friendly Void Fill from Packer
Packaging Aids Ltd t/a Packer offers a range of heavy duty
carton shredders that instantly convert everyday waste
paper, cardboard and corrugated board into highly
effective void fill.
The dual action machines trim and
simultaneously convert waste cardboard into
flexible matting for wrapping or void fill
providing optimum product protection against
damage during handling and transit.
New invertor technology included in the
single phase machines, built to class IE3 energy
efficiency, makes them 30% more energy efficient
and capable of longer run times, in addition to improving
reliability and making them safer, cleaner and quieter.
Packer’s carton shredders will save you money normally spent on expensive void fill and
on carton board removal and disposal.
All machines are fully CE/EMC compliant and sold with a 12 month warranty.
Tel: 01268 885885 | www.packerproducts.co.uk
Hush Heath create limited edition Balfour
presentation gift set using Mirri
English wine producer Hush Heath Estate has created a limited edition presentation box
housing 1 bottle of Balfour Brut Rosé 2010 and 2 Balfour Crystal Glasses. The gift set is sold
at £76 and produced in the traditional Balfour brand colours of copper and green.
The presentation box was cardboard engineered by Concept Packaging Ltd using Mirri
materials. The box design was printed onto Mirri Pak Ultra 315mic silver material, which was
mounted to a 1500mic white lined Smurfit Kappa greyboard. The internal fitment holding the
bottle and two glasses was printed on MirriNor.
MirriNor is a silver laminated board that combines a high quality, metallic film from Mirri
with a Smurfit Kappa patented microflute corrugated board. MirriNor is a strong, lightweight
material. A 2 sided MirriNor 800mic material was used for the presentation box. As it is
metallic both sides, the board could be folded to hold the glasses and bottle and reveal a
metallic effect throughout, adding to the level of presentation. The MirriNor fitment was
printed both sides in Balfour branded colours.
Hush Heath Marketing Manager Hilary Green commented, “We chose Mirri because it’s
a fantastic material to communicate the premium nature of this presentation gift pack. The
MirriNor fitment inside holds the wine and glasses in place securely and matches the
metallic effect on the outer box perfectly, producing an overall sophisticated luxurious
result”.
Tel: 01189 167307 | www.mirri.co.uk
www.robertsmetalpackaging.com
RETAIL PACKAGING PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
innovation in the air
SEALED AIR’S INTERNATIONAL KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER,
LESTER BARRATT, ASSESSES HOW INNOVATION, CONSUMER
DEMAND AND THE DRIVE FOR EFFICIENCY WILL AFFECT
PACKAGING’S FUTURE…
New rolls and boxes
to protect your
precious products
Pioneering air excellence
The unrelenting rise of e-commerce and a new age of
global trading are pushing supply chains to breaking
point, and forcing even the most antiquated retail
logistics operations to innovate for fear of falling
behind competitors.
A new dynamic environment has come to the
fore and logistics professionals in the retail sector
fight in all corners for maximised productivity,
sometimes succeeding, only for the next demand to
take the wind from their sails. It’s a cyclic battle. A
precipice of innovation has emerged, with some
businesses driving fresh thinking and revitalised
operations and taking bold steps into the future,
while other traditionalists remain stationary hoping
for a stay of execution. Packaging can act as a
stimulant throughout the supply chain, giving
operations a competitive edge and boosting
productivity, providing a proven impact on the
bottom line.
EVERY SECOND COUNTS
A major consideration for logistics professionals in
retail is packaging line speed. Identifying bottlenecks
on the line such as labelling, leaflet insertion, sizing,
end-of-line processes, and packaging material choices
all contribute to the individual line speed and can be
improved through the correct packaging solutions.
Consider reducing the bottleneck with packing line
automation, also by rethinking your conveyors. Many
of our Fill-Air® inflatable packaging systems integrate
with conveyors and packing lines to optimise flow
and speed.
Shrink films can cause unnecessary downtime
and energy expenditure. Sealed Air’s Cryovac®
Technology films can now be supplied at just 9-11
microns, with many in the industry still using 40-60
micro shrink films. More metres on a roll will see
them last longer on the line, reducing the down time
for a switch, with the ultimate impact being more
products packaged per day.
SIZE MATTERS
Stock keeping unit reduction and management is
possible with packaging consolidation and space
efficient solutions. For example, our Instapak®
packaging foams expand on-site up to 200x their
liquid volume, allowing our customers to benefit
considerably from reduced inventory, space, and also
requiring less handling than other more traditional
packaging materials. There is a big move to this justin-time packaging across the logistics sector because
the market is demanding it.
Consolidation is often enhanced using our
Korrvu® suspension and retention packaging –
it is possible to pack many shapes and sizes
with its unique flexibility. It’s reusable for return
shipments minimising waste at both ends of the
distribution cycle.
Reduced transit and storage space and costs, a
reduced packaging inventory, and more room for and
accessibility to stock are all benefits of space efficient
packaging solutions.
common occurrence. The investigation is incredibly
thorough – would a reduction in packaging thickness
really effect protection of the product? Does an
item have to be individually packed or can it be
palletised? Would a thinner material increase
operational capacity?
When efficiency savings are identified, their
impact is analysed as it cascades throughout the
supply chain, assessing the full-circle impact. This
re-assessment and rolling review structure is now the
only option retailers have if they are to stay ahead of
the curve.
With contract lengths becoming shorter, Sealed
Air is encouraging the retail industry to take a more
modular approach to the tools and technology it uses
in its packaging operations. Being able to quickly
adapt modules of packaging operations to implement
a new process to meet a new clients’ needs can have
a drastic impact on overall business performance.
CARRYING THE BRAND
Packaging innovations are not solely being used to
boost production capacities. Brand owners also want
the packaging experience for the consumer to reflect
their brand and promote retention.
Part of the consumer experience also has to be
maximising protection. This results in reduced returns
and cut costs, and pristine packaging can have a
hugely positive impact on the whole brand
experience, particularly in ecommerce. A renewed
cynicism amongst consumers has taken hold following
the economic downturn, and brand owners are in a
consistent battle to win the hearts and minds of
consumers. Exceptional product is no longer enough.
Consumers judge brands on the corporate social
responsibility now too.
The environmental voices in the industry are
shouting louder, and manufacturers are responding
with a greater range of environmentally-friendly
packaging solutions, and Sealed Air is a pioneer in this
arena. Again, having a cyclic view of the supply chain
is crucial in being sustainable.
www.sealedairprotects.eu
R&D TO THE CORE
Sealed Air has been the marketplace innovator since
its formation. Innovation is a living and breathing
element of every employee’s working day. Research
and development sits at the core of our business, and
we seek to place innovation at the centre of our
relationship with every retailer we deal with.
Packaging engineers work tirelessly for clients in
our packaging design centres to produce the most
cost-efficient packaging possible, and to evaluate its
impact on your supply chain. On-site analysis is also a
Simple yet sophisticated
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING RETAIL PACKAGING
protect & serve
RUTH PRICE, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AT
SHARPAK AYLESHAM, TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING AND WHY INNOVATION NEVER
GOES TO WASTE…
The fruits of innovation
Damages lead to increased costs for replacing
goods, including manufacturing, shipping, and labour
associated with processing the replacement and the
claim. When a product has to be replaced and
re-distributed, and the original damaged item
returned and disposed of, the product’s carbon
footprint multiplies. These incidents can also impact a
company’s brand reputation.
Therefore, in my opinion, the best form of
packaging is easy to transport, move and lift, and
must be protected against being dropped or crushed.
A regular shaped package can be stacked without too
much space between each package being wasted and
provides stronger support for the product itself. This
means more packages can be transported in a
container of a lorry. Unusually shaped packages can
lead to space being wasted and this can be costly if
thousands of the same package are been transported.
INDUSTRY AGENDA
A taste of what SharPak Aylesham can offer
According to a recent report one third of all food
produced in the world ends up as waste, costing
consumers globally more than £259 billion per year.
In addition, around 200,000 tonnes of the 15 million
tonnes of food thrown away in the UK every year
comes directly from stores. It’s therefore no surprise
that attitudes to food waste are continuing to change
and take prominence.
The industry is evidently facing a dilemma:
how to effectively reduce waste. One of the keys to
this is through innovative packaging solutions.
Supermarkets and growers must work much more
closely with their suppliers to help tackle the UK’s
food waste crisis, while ensuring the consumer
receives the same quality of packaging.
Protective packaging is not only crucial to the
environment but also to business profits which can
be impacted greatly by wasted produce. It’s therefore
important to consider innovative new advances in
the industry and explore how these can help the
bottom line.
improvements. For example, improved design of
packaging helps to ensure it is fit for purpose so it
adequately protects food products as it moves
through the supply chain. This highlights why it is
crucial packaging developers understand the
distribution process and where and why waste occurs.
For example, a one-size-fits-all multi-purpose
packaging solution can help cut the amount of
packaging used. By having the ability to hold multiple
items, flexible solutions have many benefits including
less stockholding for packers.
DAMAGE REDUCTION
When looking at the protective function of packaging,
I believe one of the most neglected, yet most
important, aspects is avoiding product damage in
transit by keeping materials from moving,
protecting against tampering or
altering contents and
distributing the
weight evenly.
Evaluating distribution and fulfilment processes within
the fresh produce industry can play a major role in
reducing environmental impact while enhancing
corporate image and reducing overall costs. Protective
packaging is an important part of this analysis. It
supports and balances a company’s broader
sustainability goals and initiatives for creating
operational efficiencies, conserving resources and
enhancing brand reputation.
While food waste presents significant challenges,
by addressing waste head-on and by offering
innovative solutions, the industry can stay ahead of
the curve and keep up with changing consumer and
market demands. Small changes in behaviour around
packaging can deliver huge benefits – keeping food
fresher for longer, saving money and reducing the
impact of food waste. Therefore, protective
packaging, which offers total peace of mind, will
undoubtedly remain at the top of the packaging
agenda in 2015 and beyond.
en.sharpinterpack.com
FORWARD THINKING
Packaging has a crucial role to play in protecting food
as it moves through the supply chain to the consumer.
It increases shelf life, reduces food waste in transport
and storage thanks to logistical flexibility, and
improves product consistency, while new packaging
and materials provide new opportunities to improve
efficiencies. Protective packaging enables consumers
to get more from the food they purchase and make
savings through wasting less. Therefore, product
protection must be the primary goal for packaging
sustainability and protecting against damage.
There are a number of ways to effectively reduce
food waste through protective packaging
Wok more do you want?
RETAIL PACKAGING WRAPPING MACHINERY
the right trak
CEO OF TRAKRAP, MARTIN LEEMING
LOOKS AT THE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
FACING THE RETAIL PACKAGING SECTOR…
Prior to moving into the packaging sector, I was a
Director in Trading, Supply Chain and Change, for
Asda Walmart. Looking for a new challenge I saw the
potential to use the experience gained at Asda,
together with my background in engineering, to
create a new type of wrapping system I believed
would have a real impact on the transit and retail
ready packaging market. The resulting innovation, the
Trakrap system, is an alternative to energy consuming
heat shrink tunnels which combines state-of-the-art
machinery with 100% recyclable stretch film and
minimal weight corrugate trays.
The retail packaging industry has definitely
become more focused on sustainability, but it still has
a long way to go. There remains a huge emphasis on
simply shifting units and filling capacity, which must
change if significant progress is to be made.
Corporate environmental goals have certainly been a
driver of change so far, with many companies, such as
Marks & Spencer, keen to present a transparent
sustainability policy which not only presents them as
It’s a wrap…
eco-centric to the consumer, but influences the
purchase behaviour of consumers by presenting them
with choices which do not cause harm to the
environment.
SUS IT OUT
Sustainability has been one of the biggest issues
facing the packaging industry in the last 10 years and
it is likely to remain so for the next 10 years. Some
industry analysts are now predicting that the next
decade will see sustainability overtake cost as the
number one purchasing decision. Efficient solutions
“One of the challenges
faced by the industry is
that the very definition
of sustainability means
different things
to different people”
that consume fewer resources use less materials
throughout the supply chain and are quantified by
lifecycle analysis will become the norm but, overall, as
an industry we are still being led rather than leading,
although this is gradually improving. Innovations such
as shelf and retail-ready packaging, layering and light
weighting have now become familiar terms, but it has
taken a good deal of time to get there.
But why? Traditionally, sustainable packaging has
often come at an increased cost and, as all businesses
are quite rightly concerned with making a profit, the
industry has been slow to embrace it. However, by
Stop the environment going to pot
taking a holistic view of the packaging process and
focusing on the whole system, you can not only
achieve a significant cost-reduction per pack, but a
significant reduction in energy usage. In other words,
sustainable packaging could play a role in lowering
the overall cost of retail goods.
Consumer healthcare manufacturer, EM Pharma,
was looking for a packaging solution to reduce its
carbon footprint and cut energy costs, whilst being
flexible enough to cope with upscaled production.
During a trial with Trakrap the company achieved a
96% reduction in energy usage, a 73% reduction in
carbon emissions and reduced its usage of
cartonboard and film by 45% and 77% respectively.
LESS IS MORE
The harsh reality is that the majority of retail
packaging ends up in the bin. Although it will
hopefully be recycled and returned to the system, the
secret is to use less packaging to start with. Take, for
example, the light weighting of corrugate, which now
has new flutes that have greater strength, with less
material. This has been a great achievement for the
industry, but it will be essential to keep the
momentum going and keep investing in innovations
such as new materials and methods. A good example
is Nestle’s Buxton mineral water where a two year
programme led to the light weighting of the bottle
and cap. It may not sound much, but this one product
change alone has saved 2000 tonnes of packaging
and reduced the number of lorries carrying it by 20%.
One of the challenges faced by the industry is
that the very definition of sustainability means
different things to different people. For the consumer,
sustainability predominantly means recycling. But for
packaging manufacturers it is light weighting and
using less that is key to achieving sustainability. As
consumer awareness that sustainability must stretch
further than simply the end pack grows, so will
pressure on brands to ensure their transit or retail
ready packaging is also greener. At the moment,
attitudes are fairly simplistic and limited to what
primary packaging is made of and how easy it is to
recycle it at home.
ON TARGET
Trakrap machinery in eco action
The Courtaulds Agreement in 2005 has seen over 40
major retailers and brand owners sign up to specific
targets aimed at reducing packaging and household
waste. This has also helped bring sustainability sharply
into focus. For retailers, it has been the issue of
sustainability over price which they have been
understandably reluctant to do. But, as sustainability
becomes an increasingly important factor in what
consumers buy and where from, the spotlight is going
to be on those who can prove they are greener.
www.trakrap.com
SL4 tray sealers from Packaging Automation
Laila’s Fine Foods Ltd is a successful family run business,
specialising in authentic, ready prepared meals for both
the food service and retail markets. Laila’s started
their 6 year relationship with PA with a small
tray sealer but when their business grew and
throughputs needed to be increased they purchased
SL4 tray sealers from PA’s eclipse
range.
The eclipse SL4 has been
designed to address the
environmental impact of packaging
operations by reducing the user’s power consumption by
up to 90%. The in-line, fully electric SL4 is a small footprint
machine capable of sealing 60 packs per minute.
Featuring PA’s Powerdrive™ technology, the SL4 is a fully
electric machine and operates without using any compressed air, therefore offering savings
of up to 98% of the running costs of conventional pneumatically operated tray sealers.
Tel: 01565 755000 | www.pal.co.uk
Mettler-Toledo Takes Pumped Food Inspection to
the Next Generation
Manufacturers of pumped food products can
benefit from high detection sensitivity and
improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness
(OEE) with the new X38 x-ray inspection
system from Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray.
The X38 forms part of Mettler-Toledo
Safeline X-ray's cutting-edge Next
Generation x-ray inspection technology. The
innovative single vertical beam x-ray system
for pumped food products boasts a complete
new set of software algorithms that have
been specially developed for piped food
products, including meat and poultry, fruit
and vegetables, dairy, plus baby feed, syrups,
jams and preserves. It offers optimum
detection capabilities, particularly for
contaminants such as calcified bone, mineral
stone, glass shards and metal filings, while
allowing the timely and accurate opening of
the reject valve, ensuring precise removal of
the contaminated product with minimal
product waste. Crucially, the X38 features a
uniquely robust, Ingress Protection (IP) 69
rated design that supports and facilitates the
rigorous hygiene regimes required by
pumped production lines, increasing uptime
and optimising productivity.
Traditionally, pumped production lines
have presented a challenge to manufacturers when it comes to cleaning since the machinery
is in direct contact with the product. To overcome this, the production machinery must be
designed specifically for harsh wash-down environments accompanied by rigorous and
regular cleaning schedules to prevent biological, chemical and physical contamination. With
this in mind, the X38 has been built according to the principles of the European Hygienic
Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG), featuring a number of design enhancements to
support even the harshest wash-down procedures. The system’s pneumatic components
have been moved to their own sealed enclosure to protect them from water and cleaning
chemical ingress.
www.uk.mt.com | www.mt.com/pi-pumpedfoods
machinery
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machinery
is built in
Britain
Suppliers of Flow Wrapping Machinery & 4 Side Seal Machinery
We specialise in New, Rebuilt, and Servo Driven Conversions.
Suppliers to the Pharmaceutical, Confectionery, Biscuit
and Personal Care Industries.
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 893 987 Fax: +44 (0) 1603 893 988
www.argosymachineryltd.co.uk [email protected]
RETAIL PACKAGING MACHINERY NEWS
GET THE GEAR
Leading finishing equipment specialists Friedheim International
and Duplo are combining to present a ‘Spring Showcase’ that will
allow visitors to see demonstrations from a variety of individual
machines and processes that are designed to provide greater
productivity and cost efficiencies. What will also be demonstrated
is how these machines can operate in combination to create
production set-ups that offer even more flexibility.
The ‘Spring Showcase’ is being held in Friedheim’s showroom
in Hemel Hempstead from 19th-21st May, and equipment and
processes on show will include:
n Zechini X-Book range (comprising the Roby Junior 2, X-Case
and X-Forming) for hardcover book production with case
making and casing-in, and including pressing and forming.
n Komfi Amiga 52 for B2 format thermal laminating.
n Duplo KB4000 PUR perfect binder for soft cover book
production.
n Schneider Senator 78 E-line guillotine and Baumann BA 2 Ne
unloader for the cutting and handling of B2 format sheets.
n Audion EL-Matic and TE-Matic shrink wrap combination for the
film wrapping and packaging of books.
For further information about the Friedheim and Duplo ‘Spring
Showcase’, as well as advising what day and time you would like
to visit, call or email below.
T: 01442 206 100
GET SMART
Machinery News
Some of the sharpest new tools
of the packaging trade…
GET YOUR FILL
Smurfit Kappa has
announced the launch
of a new automatic Bagin-Box® filling machine,
continuing the growth
of its supply of the
bestselling BIB 700
range. The new
machine, called the BIB
700 Double Head, offers
high performance along
with the innovations of the original simple head version.
This high-speed automatic filling machine is designed for large
industrial production facilities seeking efficiency, reliability, and highquality filling. Just like the BIB 700, it features the new generation filling
valve, demonstrating the best Total Package Oxygen pickup values
thanks to the separate nitrogen and vacuum circuits. This helps to
improve the shelf life of the Bag-in-Box® and brings significant value to
Smurfit Kappa’s customers and to the final consumer.
Florent Neveu, Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Filling Machines
Manager, explains: “When designing and building this machine, we
wanted to make the industrial filling process as efficient and clean as
possible. Therefore we focused on basic things: accurate filling to avoid
wastage, easy maintenance and maximum hygiene.”
The BIB 700 Double Head can fill up to 30 three litre Bag-in-Box®
products per minute at a high flow. In addition, the cleverly designed
and constructed machine ensures efficiency and reliability, and is fully
compliant with food contact regulations.
The new BIB 700 Double Head filling machine is a welcome
addition to Smurfit Kappa’s existing range, which includes the BIB 700
Evolutive and the BIB 700 SUP machines.
www.smurfitkappa.com/baginbox
The all-electric IntElect Smart range from Sumitomo (SHI)
Demag just got even stronger with the introduction of
Series 5. Boasting market-leading features, the machine
is designed with high-precision trade moulders in mind
and fills an important gap within the electric injection
moulding machine (eIMM) market.
Tackling some of the key obstacles that may have
previously deterred moulders from making the switch to
all-electric, this newest version of the IntElect Smart
machine (available in 50-160 tonnes) overcomes the
need for hydraulic cores, delivers accurate dosing and
includes a strong, fast and precise ejector mechanism.
“These new features on the Series 5 are more than
just cosmetic,” comments Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s UK
Managing Director, Nigel Flowers. “Their introduction
will enable high-end trade and packaging moulders to
embrace new market opportunities and complete on the
global stage. Going all-electric is not just about reducing
your CO2 footprint, but about creating a sustainable
manufacturing future. Every continent is focusing on
process optimisation and this Series 5 is a machine that
is more than fit for future purpose!”
uk.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
Detecting physical contaminants in high-volume dry bulk foods in loose flow, such as nuts,
grains or coffee, has been traditionally challenging for standard x-ray systems due to the sheer
amount of product and its lack of uniformity. With Eagle Product Inspection launching
its Eagle™ Bulk 415 PRO x-ray system, inspection of loose flow bulk products has become
hassle-free.
The new system helps manufacturers maximise contaminant removal, improve product
handling and streamline maintenance for bulk foods. The improved cupped conveyor promotes
a more uniform product depth across the belt and prevents product spilling onto the floor –
common when using conventional belt designs. A four-lane flap rejecter ensures reduced
product waste by keeping rejection of good product to a minimum.
Designed to reduce downtime to boost line efficiency, the Bulk 415 PRO also includes
SimulTask™ imaging software that offers image analysis, on-screen diagnostics and safety
system status visualisation.
“In an increasingly globalised market, food manufacturers are under pressure both to
ensure their products meet the most stringent standards of safety and quality to safeguard
consumer well-being, but also to cut operating costs to protect profit margins and stay
competitive,” explained Kyle
Thomas, Strategic Business Unit
(SBU) Manager at Eagle Product
Inspection. “It’s imperative then
that manufacturers have
specialised tools available to
them to ensure effective
contaminant removal while
minimising waste and essential
downtime. Technologies,
such as the Eagle Bulk 415
PRO, can achieve this for bulk
food manufacturers, maximizing
line productivity and upholding
optimum product quality,
ultimately to protect their
brandand market share.”
www.eaglepi.com
RETAIL PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
impact protection
ANTHONY BRIMELOW FROM PACKAGING MANUFACTURER AND
SUPPLIER DUO UK GIVES US HIS TAKE ON THE GREEN TREND AND
DISCUSSES HOW HIS LONG-ESTABLISHED FIRM HAS REACTED…
Many of our customers have been keen to operate in
an environmentally responsible manner for many
years, but over the past 18 months there’s been a
real intensification of this. Our retail customers tell us
that they are reacting to consumer demand and
these on-the-ground observations are backed up by
the figures from the statisticians.
A report by Perception Research Services tell us
that, broadly speaking, UK consumers welcome
environmentally friendly packaging, with 65%
noticing the associated messaging and 71% willing
to pay more for it. This puts the UK consumers
ahead of Germany, India and USA, in terms of
environmental sensitivity.
These figures add to the genuine desire ‘to do
the right thing’ that many of our customers have and
make investing in environmentally friendly packaging
a business imperative; and that’s before we even look
at the impact of EU legislation.
GOING DUOGREEN
The EU has signalled its clear intention to impose a
40% legally binding reduction in greenhouse gasses
by 2016 which, coupled with predictions that
electricity prices will increase by half over the same
time span, will have a major impact on many
businesses. Many astute business leaders are acting
now, and at Duo we are acting in tandem to help
them prepare for this change.
We have always taken a responsible approach to
minimising the environmental impact of the products
we produce, but in April we took this a step further
and launched our new offering: DuoGreen.
DuoGreen helps brands wanting or needing to
improve the environmental credentials of their
packaging learn about the sustainable,
environmentally low-impact, packaging products and
solutions available. As well as putting the spotlight
on ‘green’ products and services, developed using
Duo’s expertise, we also hope DuoGreen will become
a hub for sharing expertise and promoting new
sustainable technologies.
Key for a business looking to reduce the
environmental impact of its business is to review
the packaging they use. Not just the packaging itself,
but consider its entire lifecycle, which begins with
the packaging’s design and ends with how used
packaging is processed. However, we often find
clients just aren’t sure what alternative packaging
options are available or which innovations are
credible. The lack of certification of the products
or services which claim to be green has resulted
in a nervousness to make a change, but that’s
where we can help.
“We have always taken a
responsible approach to
minimising the environmental
impact of the products
we produce, but in April
we took this a step
further and launched our
new offering: DuoGreen”
REDUCE, RECYCLE
At Duo, we minimise a packaging product’s lifecycle
impact by offering clients regular onsite packaging
audits where we analyse the packaging used and
product range shipped, then we advise on the best
range of packaging to minimise waste,
environmental impact and cost. We also implement
pro-active stock management which, combined with
the short lead times of our UK-based manufacturing
operation, means we can forward plan
transportation to deliver products in bulk, thereby
reducing road mileage.
When it comes to helping customers dispose of
used packaging, we’ve built on our existing
investment in closed loop recycling and introduced
Footprint-reduction in a bag: Green PE
another closed-loop recycling machine. We pick, up,
weigh, and pay for used packaging when we drop
off new supplies and return it to our plant for
processing. The recycled polythene can be used in
several ways – it could be included in the middle
layers of co-extruded (or layered) polythene, thus
reducing the amount of virgin polythene used, or it
can be used to make 100% recycled content
packaging products.
Previously the uses for 100% recycled polythene
were restricted because of the smell (think bin bags)
associated with it. This smell is caused by
contaminates, but research and development
conducted in our quality control lab has allowed us
to eliminate this and we can now offer odour-free
100% recycled content packaging products. This
makes the product suitable for distributing porous
goods such as clothing, which means brands that
previously wouldn’t have been able to use polythene
with such a high recycled content, can now do so
and reduce consumption of natural resources.
PE TEACHERS
A ground breaking new innovation which delivers
substantial reduction to a brand’s carbon footprint is
Green PE, a thermoplastic resin made entirely from
sugarcane ethanol. We have recently become the
first UK-based manufacturer to produce mailing bags
using Green PE, meaning we can now offer
customers a product which is created from 100%
renewable material and is also 100% recyclable and
reduces greenhouses gases in the atmosphere.
What is particularly exciting about Green PE is its
environmental credentials extend all the way down
the production chain, with each kilogram of green
plastic produced using this method saving over 2kgs
of CO2, when compared to the production of
conventional oil-based polythene.
These new technological developments, coupled
with a thoughtful approach to product lifecycle offer
a real opportunity for retailers to work with their
packaging suppliers to reduce the environmental
impact of their packaging. The business benefits of
this are significant, allowing companies to prepare
for the legislative changes which are coming over the
next few months, communicate a positive message
to their customers and help towards achieving their
environmental targets.
www.duo-uk.co.uk
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS RETAIL PACKAGING
what goes around
RICHARD HANDS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE ALLIANCE FOR
BEVERAGE CARTONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE) UK,
SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON RAW MATERIAL SOURCING…
The withdrawal of the EU’s Circular Economy package,
and what constitutes the new ‘more ambitious
proposals’ the European Commission has said it will
come back with, has sparked much debate because of
the potential to revisit what will be included in the
revised package.
The concept of a circular economy, in which
materials are efficiently and responsibly used
throughout their life-cycle, is becoming widely
accepted. It provides consumers, industries and
society as a whole with a way forward for making
sustainable decisions.
However material reuse and recycling at
end-of-life usually take centre stage in the
debate, overlooking the role that responsibly
sourced raw materials can play at the beginning
of a product’s lifecycle.
GETTING SOURCEY
There is a widely-held assumption that for packaging,
using recycled materials as opposed to ‘virgin’
materials is automatically the best approach. That may
be the case for non-renewable materials, but it is vital
that we don’t lose sight of the importance of
responsibly-sourced renewable materials in a truly
circular economy.
The current role renewable materials play, and
their potential for the future, is not being properly
reflected in the debate. For example the current phase
of the Courtauld Commitment, the voluntary
agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency and
reducing waste within the UK grocery sector, has
nothing to say about the role of renewable materials
in achieving its objective of a 2.9 million tonne
reduction in CO2, focusing instead on increasing
“The focus on improving
recycling rates, and
the use of recycled
materials in a range of
products, is important in
carbon reduction and
building a circular economy”
recycled content in packaging, improving packaging
recyclability and reducing food waste.
These are of course sensible objectives, but by
discounting the potential of renewable materials to
contribute to carbon reduction and the wider circular
economy, an extremely important part of the overall
approach is being overlooked.
Kerbside carton collection in action
PRIMARY EDUCATION
Recycling is, of course, important, and ACE UK
devotes significant resources to increasing beverage
carton recycling. However, the economy cannot
be an entirely ‘closed loop’ system relying only on
secondary materials, there has to be an input of
primary materials. This is where renewable materials
can play a significant part in contributing to the
circular economy concept, reducing environmental
impacts and improving resource-efficiency at the start
of a product lifecycle.
Wood fibre, from which beverage cartons are
made, is a renewable material – it is composed of
biomass from a living source that is replenished at a
rate equal or greater than the rate of depletion. There
are also extremely important ecological benefits to
sustainably managed forestry in relation to
biodiversity, habitat and soil and water management.
As such it fulfils the internationally accepted definition
of sustainability given by the Brundtland Commission:
“[to meet] the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs.”
In the paper and board sector there is always a
need for an input of virgin fibre into the system, as
wood fibre can only be recycled about five times
before it becomes too short and is lost in processing,
but it is how the fibre is produced that is key.
A NEW LEAF
Trees – we kind of need them…
Our member companies, Tetra Pak, Elopak and SIG
Combibloc, are committed to the sourcing of wood
fibre from responsibly managed forests, certified
annually according to Chain of Custody (CoC)
standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
As they grow, these forests absorb CO2 and release
oxygen, and because of the sound forest management
practices in Sweden and Finland, from where the
majority of wood fibre for European beverage cartons
is sourced, the net volume of wood is actually
increasing year-on-year.
The focus on improving recycling rates, and the
use of recycled materials in a range of products, is
important in carbon reduction and building a circular
economy. However, the value of responsibly-sourced
renewable materials such as wood fibre demonstrates
that such materials must be taken into account for
steps towards a circular economy to be meaningful.
Let’s hope that when the new EU Circular
Economy package is announced, among the new
proposals is a serious attempt to make responsibly
sourced renewable materials part of a framework for
the creation of a genuine circular economy.
www.ace-uk.co.uk
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Over 80 years experience. Est. 1926
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Large range of cartons and boxes
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Telephone: 01922 628 118
Fax No:
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Email: [email protected]
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Est. 1946
Manufacturers of Blow
Moulded Bottles.
Large range of both narrow
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containers. ISO Approved
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Dunton Green, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN14 5HD
Tel: 01732 462656 Fax: 01732 742602
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
QUALVIS
SUPPLYING LEADING BRANDS WITH INNOVATIVE
SOLUTIONS FOR OVER 30 YEARS, THIS ISSUE, WE CHAT
WITH QUALVIS PRINT & PACKAGING MANAGING
DIRECTOR, JASON SHORT…
Jason, running a successful family business with over
three decades of history is impressive, how did it all start?
In his youth my father was a professional footballer. This was back in the 50s, when
footballers salaries weren’t anything like they are today and football grounds were
always jammed-packed with supporters. Despite having a talent for the beautiful
game, my father still had to learn a trade to make ends meet and became an
apprentice typographer. As a journeyman, he continued his football career travelling
the world and playing for a number of top-flight clubs, whilst still working in the
print industry to pay the bills. With a young family and keen to settle down, he
came back to England and further developed his printing career. He used his
accumulated knowledge, skills and experience to establish Qualvis in 1982.
A fascinating insight; he clearly knew what
he was after. Where did the name Qualvis come from?
Deep-rooted within the company from the early days, and still very much our
mantra today, is the fundamental belief that the customer is King. My father also
maintained that quality, service and price came in that order. A job would never
leave the building unless, in quality terms, it was the very best it could be; it also
had to be delivered on time. We fully adhere to these principles today – the
concentration on ‘quality’ and ‘service’ is how the name came about – Qualvis =
quality service.
What markets do you currently supply?
We began servicing the food industry and, over the years, we developed an
excellent reputation amongst many of the leading brands for supplying innovative,
high-quality packaging solutions. Latterly, and as a result of technical and design
innovation, we’ve moved more towards the premium lines such as Heston for
Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco’s Finest. As the business has developed and
markets diversified, we also began supplying the cosmetic, multimedia, horticulture
and DIY/household markets.
Many customers have stayed with you
over the years, why do you think that is?
Our customers stay with us because they trust the company implicitly. When it
comes to delivery of service we’re not just a packaging supplier; we create
partnerships based on added-value.
We have helped many brands
successfully launch their products over
the years. For example, Dorset Cereals
have benefitted from consistent print
and design innovation. In a relationship
which has endured almost a decade,
we have re-engineered product
solutions to provide cost savings
and regularly implement improvement
strategies.
Qualvis has strength and depth in
every department, including a ValeTech
ink mixing and matching facility and
Low Migration laboratory for direct
food contact. The company holds the
ISO 9001 quality standard, the BRC
Packaging and Packaging Materials
Standard and is FSC certified.
Tell me about your operation?
We are based in Thurmaston, Leicester, set in a landscaped retail park beside a 200
acre nature reserve. The production site is 70,000 sq ft and we have an off-site
storage facility for raw materials and some finished goods. We are consistently
looking to invest in our business and provide our customers with the most up-todate innovation and technical know-how. In 2013 the site underwent a major £4m
investment and refurbishment programme; we purchased new equipment including
a seven-colour printing press with dual coater, which sits alongside the six-colour
single coater, allowing more flexibility and increased shift patterns in production.
We also have the services of our award-winning design team, who work with
the latest technologies in creating innovative carton designs that take product
packaging to the next level.
What next for Qualvis? What plans do you have for the future?
There is a lot happening within the company currently and I’m very excited about
the future and potential opportunities. We’re recruiting external sales representatives
and increasing our presence in the market.
On the investments side, we’ve introduced two new semi-automatic high-speed
packing lines for the gluing department, as well as ordering a new window patching
machine, capable of creating 70,000 windows per hour (8x the speed that we
currently run at). We are also taking delivery of new blanking machine.
And, if everything goes according to plan, there is the possibility of a new
6-colour, twin coater, 2-colour perfector printing press in 2016, which will be unique
to the marketplace and, we believe, very much a game changer.
Busy and exciting times for Qualvis. As MD do you have any spare time?
Not a great deal, if I’m honest. Qualvis is a member of BPIF Cartons, the
trade association for the UK carton industry, and I’m Chairman of the BPIF
Cartons Promotions and Marketing Committee and also a member of the
General Committee!
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