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Mirri makes recyclable packaging for
Italian alcohol brand
PROTECT & SERVE
Antalis Packaging on the importance
of secure logistics
IT’S A WRAP
YPS supply shrinkwrapping machinery
for Caledonian Bottlers
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THIS ISSUE
INNOVATIONS UNABATED
4 INDUSTRY NEWS
All the essential info on the people
making the packaging business
boom
20 DRINKS PACKAGING
Goplasticpallets.com’s JIM HARDISTY
gets frank about the future of
transporting drink products
8 PRODUCT NEWS
Get the lowdown on all the new
releases, renovations, revisions and
revolutions
22 LABELLING
NEIL COOK at Domino updates
us on the importance of accurate
allergy advice
10 PACKAGING
INNOVATIONS 2015
Picking the cream of the crop from
this year’s record-breaking show
24 LABELLING
Label Apeel owner STUART
KELLOCK walks us through his
new 36,000 sq.ft factory
12 PAPERS & BOARDS
Antalis Packaging’s ANDREW
SMEDLEY looks at the importance of
secure transit
26 MACHINERY NEWS
This issue’s round-up of some of the
sharpest new tools of the packaging
trade
13 CARTONS & BOXES
C. M. YEUNG, MD of HLP LIK
Group, talks us through why
Klearfold is the clear choice
28 ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
PEFC UK National Secretary, ALUN
WATKINS, explains the absolute
importance of ensuring sustainability
14 CARTONS & BOXES
RICHARD SMITH from Charapak
explains why corrugated is ripe to
meet the challenges of retail
34 INDUSTRY INSIGHT:
A&B GROUP PACKAGING
This issue DERMOT BRADY and
ALUN WATKINS of AB Group
Packaging dish the inside info
I think we have to start this issue by holding our hands up.
Those of you with eyes may have noticed the undeliberate
error that took hold of our news pages in your Jan-Feb copy
of this normally unerringly accurate organ, so I’d like to take
this, the earliest opportunity, to sincerely hold my hands
up… and then point them at someone else, throwing the blame as far
from me as possible, like some kind of human blamethrower. Very clearly
Clarkson was to blame; or Cameron. Take your pick.
Right, now that we’ve cleared that up, what’s been happening since
that last issue? Well, obviously, the biggest event to shake and reshape
the industry was Packaging Innovations in Birmingham – two days in
which packaging’s brightest and best paraded perfection across the
entire moving-of-merchandise spectrum. As packed with punters as it
was industry innovation, the show proved to be an even bigger success
than previous years, shoehorning in a staggering 6585 visitors to clog the
event’s aisles like coagulated fat in a Scotsman’s arteries.
But this is a business that never takes a break, so even post
Innovations there’s been no rest for me or my partners in Retail Packaging
crime, Bontell, as the news, views and interviews have flooded in for
this issue like a veritable flash flood of fact, washing away old ideas and
replacing them with fresh forward-thinking and packaging perspicacity
that’ll keep pushing the industry on. Don’t believe me? Well, firstly, you
have trust issues and, secondly, just turn the page…
Stuart Pritchard
Editor
stuart@retailpackagingmag.co.uk
16 DRINKS PACKAGING
Omron’s DAN ROSSEK examines the
benefits of using vision systems for
inline detection
18 DRINKS PACKAGING
CHARLES RANDON from Linx
explains how clever coding can cut
out the counterfeiters
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RETAIL PACKAGING INDUSTRY NEWS
Charapak packs
the poppies
BUSINESS BLOOMING
Charapak is the complete packaging and fulfilment service for the distribution of the worldfamous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of London to commemorate the
centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
The company produced a specially-designed transit pack to transport the poppies to and from
the Tower of London and a combined gift/transit pack to distribute to their new owners. Charapak
Integrated Fulfilment division handled the cleaning, re-packing and delivery operation.
The e-commerce packaging for the poppies has been created to be sturdy and robust enough
to withstand the distribution process while also providing the best opening experience for each
recipient. The box is produced in B Flute corrugated with a litho laminated print and from the
outside resembles a normal postal pack. It then opens up to reveal a beautifully printed and
colourful image of the poppy display at the Tower of London, with the poppy and its mount held
securely in place at the centre of the box.
Working closely with the courier delivery company, the poppies arrived at the company’s
Derbyshire facility, were placed on a conveyor line where they were first inspected for any damage,
before going through a washer and drier and transferred to individual packing stations. The boxes
were then securely closed using the sealtak adhesive strip closure system, labelled and passed
through for despatch.
“We are extremely proud to have been involved in this historical landmark project,”
comments Charapak Group managing director Richard Smith. “The worldwide impact of the
installation has been phenomenal and we are pleased to have played our part.”
T: 07595 400 965
E: helene.lyall@charapak.co.uk
www.charapak.co.uk
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ALUMINIUM IDEAL
In an innovative public-private partnership, Anthesis LRS is leading a
project to assess the feasibility of including flexible laminated packaging,
such as food and drink pouches, pet food pouches and toothpaste
tubes, in existing household recycling schemes and recovering the
aluminium from this packaging.
Funded by the Defra Action Based Research programme, following
a scoping exercise in 2014, Anthesis LRS is managing and coordinating
trials, with cross-sector collaboration from Nestlé UK & Ireland and
Coca-Cola Enterprises. Having commenced on 16th February, the nine
month trials are being supported by Bracknell Forest Council, Calderdale
Council and the London Borough of Hounslow. The collections and
initial sorting are being managed by SUEZ environnement, and
technology developers Enval will recycle the material at their
demonstration facility at the Alconbury Enterprise Zone, near
Huntingdon.
Dee Moloney, Director, Anthesis LRS, said: “Flexible laminated
packaging, such as food and drink pet food pouches, is becoming
increasingly widespread and the global market is anticipated to
continue to grow year on year. Therefore if these trials prove that
viable collection, sorting and recycling schemes can be implemented,
it will support the increased flow of materials into the secondary
markets, establishing another step towards a more circular economy in
the UK.”
Different methods of engaging with residents and collecting the
material at the kerbside are being tested and the results of the trials will
help determine best practice to increase the amount of flexible
laminated packaging collected and recycled in England. They will also
provide insight into how different communications approaches,
consumer behaviour and brands influence collection models across
different demographics and locations in London, Berkshire and Yorkshire.
Enval’s technology will be used to treat the packaging collected,
separating the plastic and aluminium.
www.anthesisgroup.com
www.eval.com
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ROMA HAS IT
Freshening things up for 2015, Roma International,
manufacturers of an extensive range of quality
cosmetic and toiletry packaging in both glass and
plastic, has re-launched its website following an
extensive overhaul and re-design. The new website
has a clean, modern appearance and features new
photography of the wide range of products and
services supplied by Roma and the ecommerce
system allows visitors to request free samples from
the entire range. Keeping up to date on the move
is also easy as the site has been designed for use
on smartphones and tablets.
Commenting on the new website, Barry
Aldous, Sales Manager, said: “The site has been
completely re-built and contains a lot of new
information together with product imagery. We
have focused on being able to provide an easy to
navigate interface for all site visitors. The new
website is better equipped to more accurately
showcase our product portfolio. We’ll also have
other exciting developments this year, especially as
it will be our 50th Anniversary, so be sure to
bookmark us!”
T: +44 (0)1473 823279
E: sales@roma.co.uk
www.roma.co.uk
INDUSTRY NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
OMEGA MEN
Dennis Ebeltoft unveils
the new info-packed label
ADDING A-PEEL
Innovative digital printer Springfield Solutions has created a brand new label aimed
at companies needing to display more product information on their packaging.
Revealabel is an ingenious new piggyback style design that gives companies the
flexibility to choose how the mount label peels away from the base label, ensuring
the product branding remains intact despite the need for more space for text or
graphics.
The product features a variable positioned adhesive join, enabling the mount
label to peel away from the base label from either side, from the top or bottom, or
from both sides towards the join if required, while remaining securely fastened to
the product. Revealabel also offers full-colour printing on every side and panel and
the position of the peel tab is flexible meaning it can be positioned so as not to
interfere with the information being displayed.
Dennis Ebeltoft, joint Managing Director of Springfield Solutions, said Revealabel
had been designed for use by companies that are required by law to print a lot of
health and safety or legal information on their packaging, or information in several
languages. As such, the product is currently being employed by a pharmaceutical
company which manufactures high-quality food supplements including vitamins,
minerals and probiotics and has attracted keen interest from companies in the food
industry.
www.springfieldsolutions.co.uk
CORRUGATE CONTRACT
SAICA Pack has been awarded a contract to supply corrugate to Pauleys, one of
the UK’s leading specialist fresh produce companies.
As part of the new three year contract, SAICA has installed four cuttingedge box-making machines in two of Pauleys UK factories to enable the
company to enhance its on-site capabilities through increased productivity and
greater flexibility of packaging options.
The new ‘TECO T2N Erecting Machines’ will significantly increase the
number of boxes that can be produced from an existing level of 15 per minute
up to a maximum of 45 per minute. In addition, they will be capable of
A Yorkshire-based labelling manufacturer has invested another £1 million in
three new Omega label converting machines as it continues to expand.
Watermill Press is among the first companies in the UK to deploy the
latest, industry-leading 530mm wide machines, designed and manufactured
by AB Graphic International.
All three converting lines are fully servo driven and have automatic tail
and leader label stripping capability. They are linked directly to heavy duty,
Vectra turret rewinders and one line is fitted with three flexo print stations
and adhesive printing facilities. Plus, six new members of staff have been
employed in the past 12 months to manage and operate the new
machinery.
Managing Director at Watermill Press, Dale Deacon, said: “Our
investment is customer-driven after feedback from our clients highlighted
their needs for high-quality products, faster lead times, more volume and
lower production costs. This new machinery is the best available anywhere
in the world and client feedback has been tremendous. Once again, AB
Graphic International has designed and created an incredible product,
which is why we have worked with them for nearly 20 years.”
www.abgraphicinternational.com
Anna Brown
and Barry Baker
producing a wide range of different styles and box designs, including corners
and flanges, to cater for Pauleys wide range of fresh produce products.
Commenting on the announcement, David Wilbraham, UK Sales Director
for SAICA Pack said: “We’re delighted to have found an innovative solution to
enable Pauleys to flex its on-site packaging capabilities. The new machines will
support increased production levels, which is vital for fresh food suppliers. This
is the latest example of SAICA working closely with one of our customers to
find a bespoke solution to support its packaging requirements.”
www.saica.com
Pauleys’ John Turney
and SAICA’s Rachel Millard
Box making at Pauleys
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RETAIL PACKAGING PROFILES - NEWS
Appointments to drive further growth at
Charapak Integrated Fulfilment
Senior appointments as
Linx targets further growth
Charapak Integrated Fulfilment has made two
key appointments to further develop its range
of specialist fulfilment services. Aaron Gibson
has joined the business as Warehouse and
Logistics Manager and Peter Wright has been
appointed Business Development Executive. A
History graduate, Aaron has over five years’
experience in logistics management, working
for leading companies TDG and Brands2Hands,
servicing a wide range of well-known clients
including Brakes Brothers, Matches.com and
Autobar. Peter graduated from Sheffield
Hallam University in 2014. He joined Charapak
Integrated Fulfilment initially to work on the company’s packaging and fulfilment service for
the distribution of the world-famous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of
London last year.
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Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing
Technologies has strengthened its leadership team
with a number of key appointments to help further
grow the company’s international presence. John
Tierney joins the company as Marketing Director and
Ruaridh Nicolson has been appointed Channel
Development Director. John Schmidt takes on the
role of Channel Development Manager for EMEA, and
Raghu Vangipuram is the new Distribution Sales
John Tierney
Manager for India. John Tierney graduated in
Australia with a Bachelor in Business, majoring in Marketing, and has extensive experience
in both business to consumer and business to business marketing roles. John has held a
number of marketing and product management positions in technical and engineering
companies, most recently at Gilbarco Veeder Root. He brings with him a wealth of best
practice expertise which will further strengthen Linx’s extensive distributor network.
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Tel: 01773 835735 | Email: sales@charapak.co.uk
www.linxglobal.com
Linx strengthens UK support team
New Healthcare Brochure has over 300
packaging solutions
Linx Printing Technologies has made a
number of appointments to its
support network in the UK to ensure
the company continues to deliver the
highest standards of sales and
service to its customer base. Gary
Street joins the business as Customer
Service Manager along with three
new Field Service Engineers – Joshua
Crofts, Mark Baker and Michael Lock.
Gary will be responsible for managing
the Linx Customer Service
Administration Teams, including order processing, UK helpdesk and customer feedback. He
has a wealth of customer service management experience and joins from Hobart UK, where
he was Sales Marketing Administration Manager. Joshua, Mark and Michael all have strong
technical and engineering backgrounds and will provide customer visits and support for the
Midlands, South East and North regions respectively.
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www.linxglobal.com
Digital from design to print
10th March 2015, Sharp Iris and
Ultimate hosted an open day
focused on digital; inviting brands
and retailers to the Digital Centre
to share ideas and look at the
development of digital print
technology for packaging.
On the day a number of
excellent guest speakers shared
their experience of digital
workflows and print.
Ian Schofield, Iceland Foods
Own Label and Packaging
Manager began by introducing
delegates to Iceland Foods. Digitally printed packaging can provide a solution for Iceland as
product launches become increasingly frequent and are required very quickly; reactivity and
flexibility is important in a highly competitive food retail market.
Nancy Janes, HP GSB WW
Programs Director explained the
journey of digital print by
describing the development of
digital print technology. Ultimate
are the only company to install
the HP Indigo 20000 wide
format press in the UK to
produce flexible packaging.
The final speaker Simon
Campbell, Reckitt Benckiser
Head of Global R&D Packaging,
took delegates on a trip to China
to share details of a project that
the Sharp Iris team and RB have
been working on for the past 18 months. More details of this exciting project to follow in the
coming weeks.
A number of brands and retailers have scheduled innovation days with the Digital team
to discuss the specifics of digital for their business. Why not arrange an innovation day for
your team?
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LinkedIn – Digital From Design to Print
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RPC Healthcare UK is delighted to announce
the publication of its new healthcare ebrochure and website. Drawing together the
combined experience of M&H Plastics & RPC
Market Rasen, the companies have been
providing global and local healthcare brands
with quality accredited plastic packaging for
over 40 years.
The new 50 page e-brochure contains
over 300 packaging solutions for Solid Dose,
Liquid, Cream, Gel, Syrups, Emollient, Powder,
Granulate and general Hygiene products and
is now available to download.
The New Website and e-brochure can be
found at:
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www.rpc-healthcare.co.uk
Stay ahead of market trends with latest flexible
packaging adhesives
H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) has added two
innovative products to its already extensive
range of high-performance adhesives for
the rapidly growing flexible packaging
market. The company chose ICE
Europe, staged in Munich this
March, as the launching
platform for Flextra Fast™
and Flextra Reseal™
flexible packaging
adhesives, which have
been specially formulated
to keep manufacturers
ahead of the game.
Elizabeth Staab,
marketing manager, H.B.
Fuller, explains, “The strong
market trend for flexible
packaging has generated
great expansion
opportunities for
manufacturers, who can
keep up with the changes
in customer demand. In
developing our two new flexible packaging adhesives, we have connected with the
operational efficiency and sustainability drives of manufacturers, brand owners and
consumers.”
Flextra Fast SFA 8700 + XR 1100 / XR 1200, H.B. Fuller’s latest solvent-free laminating
adhesive systems, deliver sustainability benefits through increased efficiency. Time and costs
are saved throughout the production process. The adhesive systems may be used over a
wide range of substrate combinations, from general to high performance, reducing changeover times between production runs, and granting the converter increased flexibility. Line
speed is increased, curing time is reduced to a day or two, slitting can start within 6-9 hours
of lamination, and fast PAA decay allows food contact compliance within less than 24 hours.
With its excellent optical appearance, Flextra Fast also answers the need for packaging to be
attractive to consumers, and to reinforce brand credentials.
www.hbfuller.com
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PROFILES - NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
Twist-Up offers the best
solution
The new Biotherm Skin Best Serum-in-Cream youthprotecting concentrate is combining convenience and onshelf appeal in the Twist-Up airless dispenser from RPC
Bramlage-Wiko. The Twist-Up dispenser protects the
product while providing consistent controlled dispensing
and hygienic application. The upper part of the container
twists to reveal the dispensing head and closes in the down
position to avoid mess and unplanned doses. Eye-catching
decoration has created an attractive and quality appearance
on retail shelves. The upper body including the actuator
features a metallised finish and the base incorporates a
graduated green lacquering with white silk-screen lettering,
both of which match other packs within the Biotherm range
to maintain a strong family image.
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New Tamper Evident tubes from M&H Plastics
M&H Plastics, part of the RPC
Group of companies, has
developed its tube range to
include an orientated tear-off
strip cap for brands that
require tamper evidence and
enhanced security. The tear
strip design provides an
elegant look and, once
removed, a practical lip to open
the cap. Brands can benefit
from full sleeve printing or
labelling and can provide
consumers with a ‘sight glass’
window to show when the product is nearly empty. The new tubes are available in
35/45/50mm diameters with capacity from 40ml to 250ml.
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Tel: +49 (0) 4442 881 200
www.rpc-bramlage.de
Tel: 01502 715518 | www.mhplastics.com
Set the Cows Free
Blue lid caps successful product launch
Moo Free Chocolates is an ethical, quirky, fun
UK chocolate brand who have just
redesigned their packaging. The brand is
aimed at children and adults with food
allergies and intolerances.
“We do our own design because we
want to maintain the brand’s key attributes
and keep to a minimal colour palette.
National Flexible helped us to create different
effects using the metallised base film,” said
Mike Jessop co-founder. “They maintained our costs even though we have moved to a far
superior pack, their help was invaluable.” About 33% of the World’s population is lactose
intolerant and Moo Free have produced a very tasty alternative to dairy chocolate in 17
product lines being sold to over 20 countries. Mark Thompson. National Flexible’s Sales
Director said, “I am not lactose intolerant but this chocolate is one of the best I have tasted.
Our marketing team hid the bars so they could get a photograph!”
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RPC Bebo UK has supplied a 126mm diameter lid in a blue pigment to enhance the branding
and on-shelf appeal of a new range of Blue Dragon branded noodle snack pots produced by
Symingtons under licence from AB World Foods. Based on classic Blue Dragon family
favourite recipes, the Noodle Pots are aimed at attracting new customers to the snack pot
market as well as existing Blue Dragon consumers. The blue pigmented lids from RPC Bebo
were selected in preference to the standard white lid for the pot in order to tie in more
closely with the familiar Blue Dragon branding and create greater on-shelf impact and
awareness. In addition, the thermoformed polypropylene lids offer a better fit to help
maintain product freshness and security.
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Tel: 01274 685566 | www.nationalflexible.co.uk
Tel: 01536 272945 | www.rpc-bebo.co.uk
New jar makes an
impression on-shelf
Petainer Helps Orkla Reduce CO2 by 90% for
Award Winning Sustainability
Leading Italian cosmetic company ESI SpA has selected
the Empress thick-walled crème jar from RPC Bramlage
for its Aloedermal anti-ageing cream.
The new jar combines a luxury image with the
practical lightweight and shatterproof advantages of
plastics to deliver a user-friendly pack solution that at
the same time reflects the premium nature of the
product it contains.
The injection-moulded jar features an inner layer in
blue polypropylene and a transparent outer layer in SAN.
This double-wall design helps to maximise the jar’s
quality positioning and on-shelf impact. Advanced
decoration techniques incorporating a matt varnish finish
combined with hot stamping in silver further enhance
the pack’s consumer appeal.
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Petainer the leading PET and plastic
packaging supplier, has helped Orkla
Foods Sweden achieve award winning
sustainability results and improved
product quality through the use of PET
preforms and the development of
bespoke barrier materials and
technologies.
By using petainerSmallContainer™
PET preforms for its Felix ketchup, Orkla
can blow-mould on-site eliminating the
need to transport empty bottles to its
plant in Fågelmara in southern Sweden,
ultimately reducing carbon dioxide
shipping emissions by 90%.
Annemieke Hartman-Jemmett,
Petainer’s group commercial strategy
director comments: “With preforms we
are reducing transport costs, increasing
operational flexibility with less storage
and easier handling and, of course,
achieving significant savings in
emissions. For brand-owners, shippers
and retailers, the integrity of PET
containers means fewer breakages and
therefore less waste.”
The environmental benefits achieved
resulted in Orkla winning the prestigious
Packaging Sustainability Award in
Sweden for its new Felix ketchup bottle
in 2014.*
Brand Manager at Orkla Foods, Lars-Erik Jönsson, says, “The Swedish Packaging
Industry Award is an acknowledgment that we have succeeded in making and supplying
packaging that is both kinder to the environment and more convenient for consumers. It also
reinforces Petainer’s sustainability credentials which were strengthened in 2014 with a new
Zero Waste programme to promote behavioural changes that actively reduce environmental
impact.”
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Tel: +49 (0) 4442 881 200
www.rpc-bramlage.de
Big bear chooses IML impact from RPC Oakham
A PS (Protective Shoulder) container from RPC
Containers Oakham has been selected for the
relaunch of supermarket giant Spar’s 2.5L
popcorn tubs. The high-quality decorative options
presented by RPC Oakham’s in-mould labelling
capabilities were among the wow factors for
manufacturer Big Bear Confectionery, one of the
UK’s leading independent confectionery
manufacturers. In addition to helping ensure a
standout presence on shelf, the white tubs injection moulded in PP - also come with tamper
evidence as standard. A fitted handle is attached
to the strengthening collar for added consumer
convenience. Mark Seddon, general sales manager of RPC Oakham, confirms: “We are
continuing to see a growth in the use of IML for confectionery because of the advantages it
presents – eliminating the need for a secondary decoration process and reducing both
scrappage rates and work-in-process.
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Tel: 01572 723771 | www.rpc-oakham.co.uk
www.petainer.com
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RETAIL PACKAGING PRODUCT NEWS
SEEING DOUBLE
IN THE ROUND
Top-end global beverage can-maker Rexam and Felinfoel, Wales’ oldest brewer,
have collaborated to launch the award-winning Double Dragon Craft Ale in
Rexam 440ml cans.
The new relationship between Felinfoel and Rexam was founded on a
mutual dedication to providing beverages with unique designs that highlight
heritage and history and focus on providing a fulfilling consumption experience
for the consumer.
Speaking about the partnership Rogier Keukens, UK Sales Manager at
Rexam, said: “Growing with our customers is key, no matter how big or small
they may be. The craft beer segment has seen huge growth recently and
imports in Western Europe have risen by 46% since 2013. As a key segment,
craft brewers are hugely important to us. As a dynamic and rapidly growing
segment, we are proud to support brands like Double Dragon. They were the
pioneer in bringing modern day brewing into cans and have helped to
revolutionise the industry as we know it.”
Philip Lewis, Managing Director for Felinfoel Brewery, commented: “Rexam
offered us an effective, efficient and friendly service. Rexam’s understanding of
our heritage and tradition translated onto our cans and we look forward to
working with them on-going.”
The 440ml cans produced in Rexam’s Milton Keynes plant.
www.rexam.com
Product News
The lowdown on the latest releases, renovations, revisions and revolutions…
WELL-BRED BREAD
In 1902 George Brace and his family started making bread to supply their
local Welsh community. Demand increased steadily and Brace’s reputation
grew fast. Brace’s is now run by the fourth generation and in spite of fierce
competition over the years, has retained its No.1 position in Wales and the
West of England thanks to its reputation for quality and consistency.
In September 2014, Jonathan Brace partnered with Amcor as the family
prepared for a complete redesign of their 20 different types of family bread.
“It was a big challenge for the team in AF Ledbury due to the tighttiming,” explained Dean Stanford, Fresh, Dairy & Capsules Flexo
Development Manager. “However we saw it as a perfect opportunity to use
our Vivid colour palette across the entire Brace’s range by removing all spot
colours and at the same time, improving the vibrancy of the individual
colours.”
“Our new range is now in store and we are delighted with the way the
design stands out on shelf” said Jonathan Brace. “The printed image
perfectly reflects the fine design detail we hoped to achieve and by working
with Amcor’s Vivid colour palette, we have also been able to improve our
Carbon Footprint due to the reduction in colours.”
“Using our Amcor ASSET™ tool, we have been able to quantify the
actual carbon footprint saving gained by removing 25 spot colours,”
concludes James Beresford-Wylie, Sales Manager, Bakery. “The saving is
equivalent to 118 short haul flights which is all the more impressive when
you see the quality of the design achieved with Vivid.”
www.amcor.com
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A new-generation lightweight
standard Round bottle from RPC
Packaging Gent has been launched
following research into the
requirements of the bleach and
demineralised water markets.
Weighing only 70g, the new bottle
helps reduce both polymer and
logistics costs.
Also suitable for the automotive
aftermarket, its innovative grip makes
it easier for consumers to use. The 2L
version will soon be followed by a
1.5L variant.
Peter Slabbaert, account
manager at RPC Packaging Gent
says: “This new bottle will help RPC
Gent in its goal to market a wider
variety of standard bottles where
there is still a place for growth. Our
goal is to minimise material usage
and this bottle can also help to
reduce transport costs, both of which
offer important sustainability benefits
to help companies and customers
reduce their carbon footprint.”
T: +32 (0) 9 250 0611
E: info@rpc-gent.be
www.rpc-gent.be
VISION ON
Due to ever-increasing
demands, Vision Paper and
Board, part of the Middleton
Paper group, have significantly
increased stocks of MM
Topliner.
MM Topliner is a coated
liner designed for high-quality
offset printing, manufactured
by industry leader Mayr
Melnhof, and the new stock
range is held in four substances
– 180, 210, 230 and 250gsm.
(220, 240, 260 and 280
microns).
MM Topliner has a triplecoated bright gloss front and
the reverse is treated to
facilitate lamination. Its
excellent opacity, superb surface
smoothness and brilliant
whiteness ensures exceptional
print results and colour brilliance, and it is guaranteed for litho lamination. Plus,
MM Topliner is FSC® certified and PEFC™ and Halal certifications are available on
request.
Danny Toland, Vision Paper and Board’s board sales manager said: ‘MM
Topliner has been a successful addition to our portfolio with sales exceeding both
our expectations and those of the mill. We have ambitious growth plans for 2015
with increased capacity coming on stream due to our brand new fourth sheeter.
We will be able to offer sizes from 300 x 310mm right the way up to 1850 x
2200mm.”
“The appointment of Vision Paper and Board in 2014 has exceeded our
expectations,” stated Graham Wallder, Mayr Melnhof UK Sales Manager. “With
more than 90% of the litholam sector needing bespoke sheet sizes, customers can
now access our sheet within days in exactly the format they need.”
T: +44 (0)844 556 1800
E: boardsales@visionpaper.co.uk
www.visionpaper.co.uk
PRODUCT NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
BREAKFAST REBRANDED
BrandOpus has worked with grab-and-go breakfast bigwigs, MOMA, to
redesign their brand identity and packaging. The brief was to drive
meaning and personality into the MOMA identity and create an ownable
and distinctive packaging design, devised to support range extension and
to allow the brand to achieve its exciting plans for growth. The new
identity and packaging will launch in early April.
With a shift in the brand’s retail focus, from bustling station
forecourts to equally busy supermarket shelves, there was a need to build
on the strength of the brand within its new competitive set. In response
to the brief, BrandOpus have developed the identity to convey the idea of
a fulfilling journey. From MOMA’s early beginnings under railway arches in
Deptford, to a pitch in Waterloo station, the identity captures the journey
of both the brand and the busy urban commuter. The bright, punchy
colours that make the brand distinctive have been built upon to reflect the
vibrancy of MOMA, whilst aiding navigation across the wide range of
flavours at the shelf.
Paul Taylor, executive creative director, BrandOpus, comments:
“MOMA is a great brand that we could really relate to. We have high
hopes that the new design will carve out an even more distinct space for
MOMA at fixture and beyond.”
www.brandopus.com
Upping its offering ante, International Paper has announced the launch of two
new basis weights of its Alaska Plus lightweight GC2 board. The new basis
weights are:
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190g/m² / 320 µm, which is replacing the standard Alaska 200g/m²,
offering the same performance in packaging products with a 5% yield
advantage. This basis weight has a unique position on the market as it is
the only high-stiffness GC2 board product below 200g/m².
2
270g/m² / 500 µm is an additional grade that allows customers to benefit
from a tighter stacked caliper range of Alaska Plus.
“With these two new basis weights we are able to offer a more
comprehensive range of products, making it easier for our customers to select
the right quality for their specific packaging needs,” explained Michael Krüger,
Commercial Director Coated Paperboard & Recycled Specialties at International
Paper.
International Paper is in the process of transitioning all GC2 grades from
the standard Alaska to the new lightweight Alaska Plus and expects to
complete this switch by the end of June 2015. From July onwards all GC2
board products made at the company’s Kwidzyn mill in Poland will be part of
the new lightweight Alaska Plus range.
“We are working closely with our customers to ensure continued product
availability for Alaska until the last production takes place in June, and enable a
seamless transition to Alaska Plus,” continued Mr. Krüger.
Packaging converters and brand owners will be able to switch to Alaska
Plus without any performance related adjustments, whilst enjoying the
commercial and environmental benefits of a modern lightweight folding
boxboard.
www.internationalpaper.com
FRENCH CONNECTION
Feeding the French’s need for both food and fashion, RPC Barrier Containers is
supplying a new thermoformed barrier plastic tray in the style of a casserole dish
for leading French ready meal producer Gendreau Group and its subsidiary VIF,
for the launch of a range of high-quality ‘country style’ ready meal recipes.
The casserole meals will be sold under the La Cuisine d’Océane brand – the
second largest French ready meal brand in the microwaveable tray sector –
following a 100,000 investment in the development of the project. RPC Bebo
Plastik in Bremervörde led the six month project in partnership with the
Gendreau development and marketing teams.
To further mimic the look of a casserole dish, the dual-coloured trays –
which are produced in a multilayer PP/EVOH/PP structure to give the products an
extended ambient shelf life of 12 months – have been designed with a red
exterior and a black interior. The trays have a capacity of 350g as opposed to the
more traditional market standard 300g to provide a larger family-size portion.
Initially launched at the Monoprix retail chain, the ready meals are now
being distributed to other major supermarket chains.
T: +33 (0) 5 34 47 76 07
E: contact@rpc-barriercontainers.com
www.rpc-barriercontainers.com
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RETAIL PACKAGING PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2015 REVIEW
innovations even bigger!
REPRESENTING THE PEAK OF PACKAGING PROGRESS, THIS YEAR’S
PACKAGING INNOVATIONS BROKE RECORDS LIKE A DERANGED DJ.
HERE’S THE HIGHLIGHTS OF A HUGELY SUCCESSFUL SHOW…
Some say that size doesn’t matter, but that’s not so
at the UK’s biggest packaging show, Packaging
Innovations, which closed its doors back at the end
of February with record numbers under its
metaphorical belt. Some 6585 visitors, 350
exhibitors, a mass of product launches, six new
show features, and over 40 seminars all packed into
the Birmingham’s NEC, bringing together the very
best in packaging and print from right across the
globe.
Alison Church, Event Director for Easyfairs’ UK
Packaging Events, comments: “The show has
grown once again and the attendance figures are
absolutely incredible. We couldn’t be happier with
how this year’s show turned out and we want to
thank all those who attended for making the show
such a success. Having the very best and brightest
of the packaging industry under one roof is always
cause for celebration. Every area of the show was
heaving throughout, and the feedback from visitors
and exhibitors has been fantastic. It is great to be
part of such a vibrant show celebrating its 10th
anniversary. We are already deep in planning for the
2016 show, so make sure you stay tuned to see
where we can go from here!”
LEARNING CURVE
The sell-out show featured a packed Learnshops
programme, with speakers from Nestlé, Marks &
Spencer, Mondelēz, GÜ Puds, Domino, Blippar,
Hubbub, Recoup and many other leading brands.
Among the speakers was Craig-Alexander Wilson,
Head of Strategic Development at Fake Bake Beauty
at Home and Beauty Editor at The Sunday Mail.
who discussed creating a brand concept.
Record crowds at
this year’s show
On day two, Alison Ingle, Group Packaging
Manager at Nestlé, explored packaging safety and
compliance. Ingle commented: “We need a multilateral approach when it comes to packaging safety
and compliance. It is important for good
relationships to be developed between companies
and their suppliers, with regards to safety across the
whole supply chain. It is imperative that
requirements are fully understood during the
development stage otherwise progress will falter at
the first hurdle. Communication between each team
at every stage of the process is key to producing
safer packaging for consumers.”
Raising a glass at the
Drinks Symposium
SYMPLES…
The show also launched its first ever Drinks
Symposium which saw speakers from The Lakes
Distillery, Diageo and Glenfiddich demonstrating
the power of packaging.
Also new to the show were The
Pharmaceutical Symposium and The Retail
Symposium, offering exhibitors and visitors from all
spheres of the packaging and print world a unique
programme of valuable and insightful content.
Show favourite, The BIG Print Debate,
returned with a large interactive audience, who
gathered to hear an all-female panel of packaging
experts discuss: ‘As personalisation increasingly
becomes the norm will its greatest impact be on
the shelf or in the home?’ Nancy Janes, WW
Graphics Solutions Business Program Director at
HP, remarked: “It won’t become the norm.
Technology keeps evolving and new formatting
just hit the market, so digital print will continue to
develop. Conventional packaging still has its place
because volume will always be required; no-one
really wants personalised toilet rolls! Digital, hybrid
and conventional print all complement each
other.”
“Getting the right balance is everything,
commented Karen Graley, Packaging &
Reprographics Manager, at Waitrose. “Digital
enables us to refresh and pimp-up our products
allowing the consumer to accessories their home,
so if they want a certain coloured box of tissues in
their home they can have it.”
ONE FOR THE LADIES
Continuing the all-female theme was ‘Women in
Packaging’, a brand new organisation launching at
Busier than an
overworked bee
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Women in Packaging talk…
women in packaging
the show, designed to connect, support and
recognise female employees within the packaging
industry. The Founder of Women in Packaging,
Joanna Stephenson commented: “The ‘Women in
Packaging’ launch was really well-received, with 50
women from right across the brand, retail and
packaging sectors in attendance. I am already
looking forward to the next networking event and
building the database of women moving forward.”
If all that wasn’t enough many of the
exhibitors used the show to launch products to the
UK market: Martek launched its EBS-260 handheld
inkjet printer; Afinia introduced its DLP-2000
Digital Label Press to the UK market and Audion
Swissvac presented three new products; D775
MPCV Validatable Medical Continuous Sealer, its
Airpillow Machine and Speedpack Hybride Bagging
Machine – the list just keeps going!
BOOMING BUSINESS
Exhibitor Malcolm Little, Managing Director at
Advance Dynamics remarked: “This show always
delivers. By lunchtime on the first day we’d done a
deal with eVapor Electronic Cigarettes. This show is
about the whole industry and that’s really important
as packaging is such an interconnected discipline.”
The next Easyfairs packaging event will be
Packaging Innovations London & Luxury Packaging,
which moves to London Olympia on 16 & 17
September 2015.
T: +44 (0)20 8843 8800
www.easyfairs.com/pi-london
Getting a learnon at LearnShops
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PROFILES - NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
ABB open week will highlight the
latest possibilities of robotic
automation in manufacturing
RPC sponsors schools initiative
Leading plastic packaging supplier RPC Group is
taking part in a national programme to alert
secondary school students to the problems of food
waste and encourage them to take actions to reduce
unnecessary waste and help protect the environment.
The Fresher for Longer initiative will help students
understand how packaging protects food on its
journey from field to fork and how it can allow food to
be kept fresh for longer in the home. Students will be
encouraged to create their own behaviour change
campaigns to get their community sourcing, storing
and cooking food in a more environmentallyresponsible way. As part of the programme, RPC is
teaming up with Kettering Buccleuch Academy to
sponsor the school’s involvement in the project and
provide on-going support and advice through handson workshop sessions and interactive learning activities.
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Tel: 01933 416528 | www.rpc-group.com
Tel: 01908 350 300 | Email: robotics@gb.abb.com
New 15ml Vogue adds opportunity to the range
M&H Plastics, part of the RPC
Group of companies, has added
a new 15ml Vogue bottle
(HDPE, ref: 5A82) to an
extensive range from 25ml
through to 750ml. This enables
greater opportunity for trialling
and promoting new products,
creating opportunity in the
hotel and travel market and
complementing existing
ranges. The Vogue and its
complementary closure (8288)
can be colour-matched,
decorated or labelled to match
your existing portfolio. A PET
range is also available.
ABB Robotics will be holding an open week
between the 11 and 16 May, demonstrating the
latest developments in robotic automation for
welding and cutting manufacturing processes.
Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes site, the event
is free to attend and the Thursday 14 May is open
to manufacturers, system builders and integrators as well as colleges and universities
interested in the benefits of using robots in manufacturing processes. The week will be
packed with a variety of activities, such as hands-on workshops, innovation seminars and
demonstrations of the latest advances in robotic technology from ABB’s portfolio delivering
modular products, function packages and standardised cells for various metal fabrication
applications. A key attraction will be ABB’s new FlexArc suite. Featuring an ABB robot
together with the same controller and software technology that would be found in a real-life
application, the suite enables ABB’s customers to trial solutions and to gain hands-on
training experience. Register at www.tinyurl.com/ABBOpenWeek
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Brilliance® Tube for tomorrow’s
effervescent tablets
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Tel: 01502 715518 | www.mhplastics.com
Schoeller Allibert produces fresh RTP solution for
brassica specialists
Schoeller Allibert, the UK’s largest
manufacturer of plastic reusable
transit packaging (RTP), has delivered
a fresh idea for leading produce
experts, M Leggate & Sons – leading
to impressive supply chain cost
savings of around €35,000 to date.
M Leggate & Sons is committed
to providing high quality fresh
vegetables to meet the end
consumer’s specifications. It is
therefore essential that the goods are
transported safely and securely using easily distinguishable RTP.
Having opted for Schoeller Allibert’s iconic Maxinest tray in bright pink with the company
logo printed on the side, M Leggate & Sons produce also increases in prominence on-shelf
while the eye-catching colour helps reduce the risk of stock losses.
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Effervescent tablets are still the
most effective and reliable
dosage form for nutritional
supplements. Consumers
particularly appreciate the easy
handling of effervescent tubes.
Equipped with a convenience
closure like the FOG from
Sanner, they remain tightly
closed at all times, while the
tablets are protected against
damage, light and moisture with a long shelf life. However, the packages can rarely impress
with an appealing design.
The new Brilliance® Tubes from Sanner offer an expressive packaging solution for
effervescent tablets. Compared with conventionally printed packages, the IML tubes offer a
high-quality photorealistic printing with endless design varieties. Up to eight colors and
metallic effects are available; the shock-proof and scratch-resistant material is extremely
durable.
Thanks to the expressive motives, food supplement producers can bring their sales
messages to life and convey emotions without many words. By using modern
communication media such as QR
codes, customers can access
additional information about both
producer and product at the push
of a button.
The Brilliance® Tubes can be
combined with the proven
desiccant closures to form a
complete packaging solution. They
help manufacturers to optimize
their supply chains, while the
patented geometry of the tube
base ensures high safety
throughout the entire filling and
packaging process.
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Tel: +49 (0) 6251 938-0 | Email: info@sanner-group.com
www.sanner-group.com
www.schoellerallibert.com
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RETAIL PACKAGING PAPERS & BOARDS
protect & serve
KEEPING REPUTATIONS INTACT, ANDREW SMEDLEY,
DIVISIONAL MANAGER AT ANTALIS PACKAGING LOOKS AT
THE IMPORTANCE OF SECURE TRANSIT PACKAGING…
Mediawrap half wrap protects in more ways than one
Online retailing has experienced an unprecedented
boom over the last few years with UK shoppers
spending a reported £107 billion in 2014, up from
£91 billion in the previous year.
Growth for sales online surpassed all expectations
in what many retailers consider the busiest month of
the year, December, resulting in industry experts
predicting year-on-year growth of 14%, with overall
sales set to reach £116 billion by the end of this year.
E-retail accounts for a sizeable chunk (24%) of the
market, making the safe transportation and delivery of
goods more important than ever.
With an estimated 3.7 billion parcels sent
annually to customers domestically and throughout
the EU, fulfilment and logistics businesses must work
at maximum efficiency to meet this growing demand.
A major barrier, however, presents itself by the theft
of goods in transit; figures released by the Home
Office suggest that it is costing businesses in excess of
£6.6 billion every year. This can result in unknown
damage to reputation for both the retailer and its
logistical partners, resulting in loss of customers, sales
and revenue.
Furthermore, goods being transported are everincreasing in value, with a higher online demand
placed on luxury items such as smartphones, laptops
and other premium products – 2014 saw an estimated
74.5 million devices shipped from Samsung and Apple
alone. Of course, this works wonders for the value of
the luxury goods market, but on the other hand it
bears an increased risk of theft, loss of business
income and more specifically loss of reputation.
COUNTING THE COST
For retailers and logistics companies it’s not just the
cost of replacing an item – there are also related costs
to re-packaging, courier costs and time spent on
investigating where the shipment has gone. We have
seen cases where companies have been defrauded by
expensive electronic items replaced with similarly
weighted bricks, or generic packaging purchased and
used to imitate the genuine product. It’s therefore
imperative that packaging is fit for purpose and secure
enough to avoid recognition of a high-end product
while in transit.
Less clear, however, is estimating the cost of
damage to your reputation as a retailer and any of
your partners. Customers nowadays are spoilt for
choice with the wide availability of products that are
simpler to purchase than ever before, so retailers will
struggle to retain customer loyalty if their experience
has been negative. Therefore it is vital retail and
logistics suppliers are fully aware of the secure
packaging options available to reduce these risks.
Even when responsibility for safe and secure transit
shifts to the courier, theft or damage will still impact
negatively on the retailer.
With packaging supplies such as standard bubble
wrap envelopes and brown packaging tape now
available from the local corner shop or online
marketplace, it’s easy for would-be thieves to ‘clone’
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generic shipments and defraud companies and
customers. Gone is the era when black, plastic
wrapping on a pallet provided sufficient protection;
nowadays, this method of wrapping makes it difficult
to spot-check for missing or tampered goods.
SECOND THOUGHTS
The secondary carton used can also offer greater
insurance, by making one parcel indistinguishable
from the next while others offer tamper-evident
closures. These all-in-one packaging concept solutions
have been specifically designed for the safe
transportation of high-value goods such as
smartphones, perfumes and tablets. With loadbearing foam to counteract impact and a self-sealing,
tamper-evident tear-strip closure these cartons allow
the supply chain as well as the recipient to instantly
see if their package has been compromised.
Something retailers may not have considered is
the standard brown tape used in packaging, which is
easily interfered with and then replaced. Those who
are shipping high volumes of expensive goods should
consider looking at secure tape options, such as
bespoke, personalised tape which has been printed
with a company logo or traceable code. Then there
are tapes offering features such as ultra-delamination
or inking when tampered with, and tapes using
invisible UV fibres and polydot technology that is
almost impossible to duplicate.
Originally designed for applications in the Ministry
of Defence and high-security government shipments,
these tapes are now being used in the transportation
Security tape works to foil thieves
of large-volume consumer goods to minimise the risk
of theft.
Of course, enhanced premium packaging
compared to generic packaging products can cost
more, but logistics suppliers and retailers need to
weigh up the associated risks to luxury products and
brand reputation, versus choosing the cheapest
packaging solution. It’s all about selecting the right
solution for the value of the product to ensure safe
and secure delivery, and the best possibility of
maintaining customer retention and future orders.
www.antalispackaging.co.uk
Films reinforce and
warn against lightfingered tampering
CARTONS & BOXES RETAIL PACKAGING
suit your shelf
C. M. YEUNG MD OF HLP LIK GROUP TALKS US THROUGH WHY,
WHEN SEEKING UNIQUE PACKAGING AESTHETICS, KLEARFOLD IS THE
CLEAR CHOICE…
The myriad
advantages
are clear…
There is no single formula for building a business into
an internationally respected market-leader. There are
no short cuts either. At HLP Klearfold, the business
plan has always been straightforward: to consistently
provide customers with value through an
uncompromising commitment to quality packaging
and unrivalled customer service. It has been this
dedication to premium service in support of premium
products that has set HLP Klearfold apart from the
rest of the field.
Manufacturers, retailers and brand owners do
business with HLP Klearfold because they know their
specific needs will receive the utmost attention. Now,
the European retail market is beginning to experience
state-of-the-art packaging solutions that are backed
by unsurpassed customer support, as HLP Klearfold
sets it sights on this dynamic retail horizon.
To become a trusted packaging supplier to
Europe, a company must appreciate the unique needs
and demands of the European market and its
manufacturers. This requires participation in the
market – not just exporting to the region from some
distant land. HLP Klearfold understands what makes
Europe special and has chosen to make a significant
pivot in this region. The company has carefully
assembled a superior customer support team that
knows Europe and what Europeans want and expect.
A strong and committed new management structure
now leads an in-depth team of expert sales
professionals who operate from four strategically
placed offices across the region. These experienced
business advisors are passionate about what they do
and have a comprehensive knowledge of European
tastes and needs, as well as a never-ending
commitment to customer satisfaction. HLP Klearfold’s
personalised customer service means a visit from a
company representative is always only a phone call,
fax or click away. Quotations can be ready within 24
hours, printed samples provided within three to five
days. The company’s unrivalled capacity and
substantial inventories allow for very short production
lead times. In addition the customer support team is
ready, 24 hours a day, to put the company’s renowned
Soft Crease® technology to work and meet any
packaging challenge.
TAILORED TECHNOLOGY
HLP Klearfold is a pioneer in radio-frequency-creasing
of plastics. This Soft Crease® technology is
increasingly sought after by manufacturers anxious to
reduce costs, whether packing manually or on
Boxes do
not have to
be boring
Offering endless applications
automated lines, whilst still looking to enhance a
product’s image by showcasing it with clear, folding
boxes that can accommodate virtually any shape,
design or colour. The technology is extremely versatile
and can be customised to serve the needs of a vast
range of retail products and displays. By allowing
maximum visual contact with a product, clear, quality
plastic packaging gives a customer the extra
reassurance that what’s inside the package is exactly
what they expect. Soft Crease® technology can be
used on environmentally friendly plastic materials like
APET and RPET, providing extra assurance to brand
marketeers that their goods are produced with
sustainability in mind.
With all its advantages, it’s no wonder the market
for Soft Crease® technology is poised for considerable
growth in Europe. More and more manufacturers and
brand owners are realising the value of cost-effective,
reliable and creative packaging that is aesthetically
appealing in a retail environment. The long list of
benefits has prompted a growing number of
marketeers to incorporate this packaging technology
into their product development cycles. The rationale is
simple: inspired and persuasive packaging that targets
consumer segments and boosts sales, backed by a
dedicated network of knowledgeable sales
professionals, ensures customer satisfaction with every
order. We HLP Klearfold are BRC certified, the leading,
internationally recognised set of quality standards for
food safety and quality assurance. This BRC
certification will further help HLP Klearfold become a
leading player in the European packaging market.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Around the world, HLP Klearfold makes taking
decisions about clear packaging a smooth, troublefree experience by providing customers peace of mind
in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Superior transparency thanks to first-class,
Grade-A materials releases the maximum sales
potential of every product by letting the unique visual
features of each speak for themselves. To bring it all
together, an extensive network of sales expertise that
speaks the language of its customers provides on-thespot customer service anytime, anywhere. Experience
the difference of HLP Klearfold.
T: 01684 273 905
E: sales28@hlpklearfold.co.uk
www.hlpklearfold.co.uk
Soft Crease
helps sales
success
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RETAIL PACKAGING CARTONS & BOXES
flexible friend
CORRUGATED PACKAGING IS WELL PLACED TO MEET THE CHANGING
CHALLENGES OF THE RETAIL SECTOR, SAYS RICHARD SMITH,
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHARAPAK GROUP…
It is easy to see why cartons and boxes remain a
popular retail pack format: they are suitable for a
wide variety of products and applications; they are
practical and user-friendly for consumers; they
provide effective protection; and their design
flexibility and high-quality decoration options can
help to project a premium brand image.
And in today’s sustainability conscious markets
their positive environmental profile is wellestablished and accepted. FSC accreditation
ensures the responsible sourcing of raw
materials; and recycled content is increasing,
fuelled by a comprehensive network of
collection and recycling schemes.
In retail markets one of the most important
aspects of the buying experience is to engage with
consumers, and packaging’s role here is crucial,
regardless of the shopping medium. With internet
shopping and eCommerce deliveries, for example,
online retailers and their packaging suppliers face a
dual challenge. It is essential that products are
effectively protected during transit so that they reach
the consumer in perfect condition – no easy task,
considering the countless different shapes, sizes and
weights that have to be dealt with, or the fact that
several very different items may have to be sent
together. At the same time, the purchasing of goods
online is a much more sterile experience compared
to viewing products on-shelf. An effective
eCommerce pack has also to enhance the whole
buying experience.
THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Corrugated packs can provide a number of solutions.
In terms of protection, it is important to try to avoid
air gaps or fillers such as pellets, wadding or
shredded paper, which consumers find annoying and
which therefore detract from the image of the
packed product. Postal packs have been developed
for specific items such as books, CDs and DVDs. And
for products that do not conform to standard sizes,
solutions such as our Wrap & Tack Pack are designed
so that the cardboard does not fold along predetermined creases but instead can be moulded to
fit around the precise dimensions of individual
products.
Beautiful on
the inside…
Equally important, effective design and print help
to create a complete ‘Out of Box Experience’ (OBE) –
very often, the exterior of the pack has to be
innocuous and not give any indication of the value of
the goods it contains, so the use of high-quality,
impactful graphics on the inside then enhances the
opening experience and generates excitement and
reassurance in the purchase. A recent example is the
special box we created to deliver the ceramic poppies
which had been on display at the Tower of London,
with the opening of the box revealing a high-impact
photograph of the display.
Another solution is a delivery box with an eyecatching design printed on the inside that enables the
original transit pack to be transformed into an
attractive presentation box. On the practical side,
re-sealable transit packs can also support the buying
experience since they allow the easy return of goods.
And both these examples demonstrate effective
‘upcycling’ through the reuse of the packaging.
Traditional retailers meanwhile are fighting back
against online sellers by creating a pleasant
environment and atmosphere for shoppers to enjoy
the buying process; and this retail environment offers
far greater opportunities for impulse purchases,
particularly if goods are enticingly displayed.
Corrugated’s high-quality decoration again provides
the ideal format to create effective point of sale, with
a choice of technologies such as Flexo, Litho and
Digital to suit different pack and budget requirements.
Corrugated
creativity
in action
Basic on
the outside,
brilliant on
the inside
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Nevertheless, retailers face their own challenges
in the form of fierce competition, the need to
maximise efficiencies and to minimise packaging in
line with environmental commitments. This has led to
the growth in retail ready packaging.
TAKE IT EASY
Corrugated offers the strength and durability to
ensure that products can be effectively transported
and still look good when transferred to retail shelves.
The introduction of perforated, easy-to-remove top
sections and other innovations such as our own Shelf
Easy™ system means strong and secure transit packs
can be quickly transformed into high-quality shelfready displays with no tears or sharp edges, ensuring
clean and consistent presentation. And the same
high-tech printing choices mean retail ready packs can
contribute to eye-catching displays on shelf to further
support brand image and deliver an overall positive
shopping experience.
Corrugated packs are also continuing to respond
to new demands. On-going development work
includes lighter materials that still retain the required
strength and durability, and continuous enhancements
to printing and finishing techniques.
The retail sector will continue to be a huge
influence on packaging – and the flexibility of
corrugated packs will be a crucial factor in meeting
any new challenge.
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PROFILES - CARTONS & BOXES RETAIL PACKAGING
Tee-Kay Packaging make cardboard boxes
In fact, we’re one of
the leading
independent
manufacturers in the
country. Established
for over 30 years,
we’ve built up a
reputation for Quality,
Service and Value.
We pride
ourselves on delivering
first class boxes,
designed to our customer’s exact needs, at a reasonable price.
We supply flexo and litho printed boxes, conventional and die cut. So, if you use boxes,
or are planning to, please contact us for a no-obligation chat to discuss your requirements.
We don’t charge for advice, and many have found we’ve saved them time, money
and effort.
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It’s a wrap – Pollard solution helps to reposition
weight-loss brand
Pollard Boxes has designed and produced a new slipcase for
weight loss specialist Universal Contour Wrap that has helped to
re-adjust the brand’s position within the beauty sector as a more
luxury, premium product.
In order to accommodate the large plastic container that
holds the various elements of the product, Pollard devised a tall
and deep portrait-style box, manufactured on its recentlyinstalled fully automatic Emmeci MC2012 MEB machine that is
capable of producing boxes and slipcases up to 330mm deep.
The box is produced in 1500 micron grey-lined board and
printed in four colours. To maximise on-shelf impact the lid
features matt lamination and Spot UV. The lid is produced with
an eye-catching purple background featuring a body silhouette,
while the bright orange inner box clearly conveys the benefits of
the product with the wording ‘Feel Fantastic’. 17
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Mirri Supplies Innovative Metallic Material for
Sette Vie Italian Liqueur Cartons
The roots of Sette Vie Italian
Liqueurs originate from a
family of master distillers
who have been perfecting
their craft from the 1880's to
today. Sette Vie is and always
will be faithful to the rules set
out by this family of Italian
artisans.
For 8 years Boutique
Brands have been sourcing
the finest natural ingredients
from Italy for their liquids and
best-in-class materials from
all over the world for the
bottles, labels, and corks.
Recently Boutique Brands
commissioned Saxon
Packaging for their latest
luxury cartons project.
The brief was to provide
a stunning, luxury carton to
protect and enhance the
brand and fine materials
used in the bottle design.
Saxon Packaging chose
Mirri material to make the
carton. By using Mirri this
allowed the metallic elements of the design to be produced in a style that reflected the
brands image.
After looking at the structural needs of the Boutique Brands carton and the strength
required to protect the bottle inside Mirri recommended MirriEco Ag.
The direct metalised MirriEco Ag was laminated using Korsnas Carry Coated Natural
Kraft board. This created a metallic two sided strong material, with a smooth finish on both
sides. This was the perfect choice for the strength required to give a premium feel to the
carton whilst giving striking print results inside and out. The carton design also had an
intricate window cut out, where the MirriEco Ag strength helped again.
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Tel: 0118 930 3656 | www.mirri.co.uk
Packaging Technologist
Full Time & Permanent
9am-5pm
Salary competitive
Bishops Stortford - Hertfordshire
We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s best loved
premium brands. Molton Brown is seeking a self-motivated and
enthusiastic individual to be responsible for the development and
industrialisation of packaging in line with business timings and
requirements. The job will involve responsibility for the execution
of all required development work and factory support. Additionally
as Packaging Technologist you are responsible for the compilation
of all Component & Finished Goods specifications, providing a tool
box of information to pass to production partners. You will be
responsible for developing customer and supplier relationships,
ensuring that projects and processes are compliant and executed on
time to meet business needs. The right applicant will have at least 3
years’ experience in a similar role and be methodical, analytical and
flexible with great prioritisation skills.
Please send applications to
recruitment@moltonbrown.com
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true detective
DAN ROSSEK, PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER,
AT OMRON, EXAMINES THE BENEFITS OF USING
VISION SYSTEMS FOR INLINE DETECTION…
In such difficult operating conditions, beverage
processors are well-aware of the importance of
reliability and short machine cycle times. Vision
systems can be used throughout the production
process as a cost-efficient and dependable solution
when inspecting the exterior quality of products and
packaging. As a quality control measure, they can be
utilised to inspect empty containers, before the
actual filling process or for final exterior quality
inspections of labels and booklets, or to detect the
presence of straws, for example. The final exterior
inspection is therefore often integrated into a final
inspection station incorporating other technologies
for a complete quality control solution.
Because of this flexibility, vision systems are
generally used for higher value products, such as
verifying serialised 2D codes on labels to fight
counterfeits. In a recent project, this feature enabled
counterfeit bottles of cheap wine labelled as
expensive Italian wine to be successfully detected.
WATCHING THE DETECTIVES
However, depending on the process and application,
there are a number of hurdles to overcome in terms
of technology and cost. For example, in high-speed
processes where the detection and image processing
speed is critical. In other applications where several
inspection points on a bottle demands the use of
multiple cameras – pre-processing these different
camera images into a single image for evaluation can
be crucial for some manufacturers. A third aspect
often raised is the required flexibility to adapt
inspection to different sizes, containers and
marketing programmes.
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Price pressure is a significant hurdle as well and
has generated two different trends. While a partcost reduction is a common approach, there is also
the need to evaluate the overall task and measure
the cost-improvements, taking the total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) into consideration.
Adopting the latest technical developments,
beverage manufacturers can overcome current
inspection challenges. Using parallel hardware
architecture, image acquisition and pre-processing
speeds have been improved, plus software image
processing speeds have increased by using new
algorithms. Using technology features such as the
‘sparse edge’ detection feature and variation
prediction allows fast, precise measurements to be
made even if images are out of focus. Furthermore
communication speeds to databases, PLCs or other
devices have improved by utilising the EtherCAT
machine control network. This enables the
implementation of motion control to be
synchronised with the communication cycle.
BEST SOLUTION?
With so many vision systems available, it’s important
to identify the best solution for a specific application
and the right tool with the appropriate
performance. If processing speed is vital, then
processors should be looking at the latest vision
technology which boasts to be 10x faster than their
predecessors.
The beverage processor should also be looking
for inspection performance, ideally with quad-core
processing and a fast image capture rate. By
choosing a system that offers speed, performance
Omron’s high speed FH
vision tech: 10x faster
than comparable systems
Clever multiple cameras create a single image
and versatility, operators can achieve shorter machine
cycle times and improved production line efficiency.
So, if the quality and efficiency of beverage plants
is to continually improve, how should inline inspection
vision systems evolve? The current smartphone
generation is used to having data available at their
fingertips wherever they are, so users expect more
intuitive interaction between devices. Therefore,
beverage manufacturers will go beyond the mere
inspection of products and look at tasks that
incorporate smart user interaction, interfacing
between devices and machines, data storage and
evaluation. I believe this is certainly something that
the future holds for the beverage processing industry.
www.industrial.omron.eu
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the Linx effect
Keep on top
of coding
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER AT LINX PRINTING
TECHNOLOGIES, CHARLES RANDON, EXPLAINS HOW
CLEVER CODING CAN CUT OUT THE COUNTERFEITERS…
As the diversity and variety of beverage types and
brands jostling for space increases, so the design of
drinks packaging is changing, with manufacturers
seeking new ways to attain on-shelf impact; and as
part of that quest brand-owners are increasingly
seeing the benefits of adding value to their product
labelling. Examples include the use of unique numbers
or QR codes on pack, giving the consumer access to
online audio or video, and enhancing their brand
experience. In Singapore, QR codes as part of the
design on beer bottles have even been used to help
single people meet.
Printed codes can have other applications,
including for consumer and product protection.
Pernod Ricard announced plans to introduce QR codes
onto all its packaging as an anti-counterfeiting
measure. It’s even been claimed that QR codes on
alcohol packaging are the only way to eradicate fakes.
So, as pack designers increasingly exploit these
capabilities, coding and marking equipment is
evolving to keep up. Future-proof coders that allow
add-ons to be integrated at any time, meaning
manufacturers can react to changing trends or needs
quickly.
COST-CUTTING
Linx’s own customer research during 2014 suggests
that the key drivers behind coding purchases in the
beverage industry are reliability, low-cost of ownership
and ease of use. Reliability is a must – as other parts
of the production line become faster, coding
equipment has to be able to keep up. Maximising
productivity means reducing unscheduled and
scheduled maintenance time and costs. Printers have
to be equipped with quicker trouble-shooting and
servicing capabilities, and ‘self-service’ options to
allow basic maintenance to be carried out without the
need to bring in an engineer. And flexibility is key
also, as a printer that can fulfil several coding
functions by being moved between lines will pay for
itself within months.
Today’s lean manufacturing principles, sometimes
led by quickly-changing consumer demands, require
production to be more flexible, to react to smaller
The Linx CJ400 continuous inkjet prints on almost any substrate
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batch sizes and faster delivery. Therefore printers must
be more flexible; capable of dealing with faster
product changeovers and easily moveable between
production lines.
Cost of ownership takes into account the initial
purchase price, plus the consumables and servicing
costs over years; not forgetting the hidden cost of
downtime caused by an unreliable printer or delays in
code entry during changeovers. With the efficiency of
bottling plants typically running as low as 40-70%, a
tiny margin can be crucial and valuable.
HIT THE BOTTLE
Linx research in a range of FMCG and industrial
markets suggested that users prefer a simple, costeffective solution rather than complex, feature-heavy
machines. A printer with an intuitive interface will
save time during product changeovers when new
codes are entered, and prompted coding fields can
simplify this process even further, while remote control
features will also allow code control from a central
location.
Laser coding has no ink involved in the coding
process and therefore no drying time or risk of
smudging. As such, laser coders are suitable for all the
substrates used in the drinks industry, at any line
speed. They are particularly attractive due to low
down-time, high-speed capability and the fact there is
no use of consumables.
Continuous ink jet (CIJ) maintains an important
place in the market, as it can print on almost any
substrate including metal cans. A wide range of inks is
available to use with CIJ printers – different colours to
ensure legibility on any colour substrate, removable
inks for internal traceability or returnable bottles, wetbottle adherent inks, UV-readable inks for anticounterfeiting, and many more, adding yet another
dimension to the coding process.
Drinks brands, particularly high-end alcohol, are
at the sharp-end of product counterfeiting. So brand
owners are constantly looking for ways to combat this
threat. In addition, many manufacturers are looking
for effective and unobtrusive ways to track products
throughout the production and packaging processes.
Counterfeiting also represents a real problem to endusers who want assurance that the product is what
they purchased and will be effective and not harmful.
GETTING GRAPHIC
The coding and marking industry is able to offer some
solutions. These include complex high-definition
digital graphics, special security inks for CIJ printers
and laser coders which mark an indelible code.
Serial numbering of packs can help an end-user
identify that their purchase is genuine, through the
use of codes that can be linked back to a central
warehouse for authentication. Hiding the
identification or serial number in an encoded format
such as a data matrix barcode makes it more difficult
for these codes to be reproduced.
These developments are creating a demand for
coding equipment which is capable of marking
everything from simple use-by dates to complex
graphics on primary, secondary and on-shelf
packaging. An effective code can therefore become
an integrated part of the pack design… not just a
necessary add-on to convey basic information.
www.linxglobal.com
Cut down on counterfeiting with smart coding
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PROFILES - DRINKS PACKAGING RETAIL PACKAGING
250ml and 500ml clear PET
bottles from RPC Containers
Llantrisant are helping to convey
the health and wellness values
of a new range of organic, cold
pressed juices, super-food
smoothies and cleanses.
The Juice Well is a cold
pressed juice bar in Soho,
London and has also established a nationwide UK delivery service for its juices. The bar
promotes a healthier eating pattern through increasing the daily intake of fruit and
vegetables.
The PET bottles from RPC Llantrisant enable the colourful juices to be clearly visible to
maximise their impact on shelf, with plenty of room for the label that details the healthy
ingredients. The bottles are lightweight and easy to handle to maximise consumer
convenience – and their lightness is also an important benefit for the home delivery service.
In addition, the bottles are fully recyclable.
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Beatson Clark Launches New
Brewery-Focused Website
Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has launched a
new dedicated website and Twitter channel aimed at
the craft beer sector as it continues to pick up new
brewing clients. The website www.beer-bottles.co.uk
has been launched to showcase Beatson Clark’s
expertise in manufacturing glass bottles which dates
back more than two centuries. Designed with
breweries in mind and supported by the Twitter feed
@beer_bottles, the site explains how Beatson Clark
can provide unique and cost-effective beer bottles
featuring bespoke designs. The colourful, retrothemed site is packed with useful information, such
as a guide to embossing options, case studies on
recent beer launches, details of Beatson Clark’s full
design service and a comprehensive Q&A page. 16
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pallet perfection
JIM HARDISTY, MD OF GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM,
EXPLAINS WHY WE SHOULD FOLLOW EUROPE’S EXAMPLE
WHEN IT COMES TO HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING
DRINK PRODUCTS…
Designed exclusively for the beverage industry
the BPPi9 beverage pool pallet is manufactured
from recycled HDPE by using gas-assist low-pressure
injection technology, which creates internal cavities
to ensure that the pallet remains light but
exceptionally strong. Measuring 1200mm (L) x
1000mm (W) x 165mm (H), the robust pallet is
capable of handling a static load of 7000kg and a
dynamic load of 1500kg, which it can also support
in high racking systems.
Weighing just 21kg, the plastic beverage pallet
weighs 23kg less than the wooden pallets DPB
replaced, which not only facilitates handling but
also reduces the cost of transportation, since truck
loads are significantly lighter.
Six anti-slip strips on the top deck of the pallet
ensure that beverage containers and packaged
goods remain firm and secure in handling. Extra
wide openings between the pallet’s central blocks
make it easier for forklifts to enter and leave the
pallet, while eight grommets under the runners help
secure the forks in place. In addition, four rubber
grommets on the base of the pallet prevent the
pallet from sliding, providing superior safety during
transportation.
A LOTTA BOTTLE
Presenting
the obvious
future of
beverage
pallets…
When sourcing pallets for use in the beverage supply
chain, safe handling is a primary consideration. The
drinks industry requires customised pallet solutions –
pallets that are suitable for use in automation,
whether that’s being moved by forklifts, handled in
automated conveyor systems or arranged in high-rack
storage.
Switching to plastic pallets is a trend that has
taken hold in Europe’s beverage industry, which has
been quick to recognise the significant benefits of
using plastic pallets for handling and distribution.
PALLET POOLING
In mainland Northern Europe businesses have joined
forces to collectively purchase pallets to use as a
group, in more recent years buying durable plastic
pallets in preference to traditional timber pallets. It
works in the same way as the typing pool or car pool
of days gone by, investing in a product and sharing
that asset amongst a group, having the faith that each
participant will work for the protection and long life
of the asset.
Dranken Pallet Beheer (DPB) in Holland is a prime
example. Founded in 1994, DPB is a jointly operated
pallet pool of Dutch breweries and beverage
manufacturers. Until fairly recently, 800,000 wooden
pallets were circulating in the Dutch pool, but DPB
was growing increasingly disgruntled with them as
they were experiencing repeated problems. Frequent
and sometimes heavy handling was causing the
wooden pallets to chip and splinter, and the slightest
exposure to moisture was resulting in mould growth,
leading to costly repairs and high disposal costs.
In 2012 DPB decided to replace all of its wooden
pallets with plastic pallets in an effort to reduce costs
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and provide beverage manufacturers with a more
robust, longer life solution for handling and
distributing goods. With more than 18 years in the
pallet pooling business, DPB knew exactly what it was
looking for in a plastic pallet: a pallet designed for
high-load capacity and repeated use, a pallet that’s
robust but lighter in weight than the wooden pallets
they were using, and a pallet that can be easily
cleaned but also is recyclable.
PLASTIC PAL
Belgium pallet manufacturer IPS – now named CabkaIPS – came up with the solution by adapting one of
its high-quality heavy duty pallets to produce the
BPPi9 beverage pool pallet for which Goplasticpallets.
com has sole distribution rights in the UK.
DPB originally ordered 400,000 plastic beverage
pallets in 2012 and has been successfully renting
them to a number of breweries in Holland including
Heineken, Bavaria, Grolsch, Inbev and Vrumona.
The pallets have been used for shipping a variety of
beverage products from the manufacturers to
various retail outlets including crates of beer, spirits
and conserves. This year, a new brewery joined
DPB’s pallet pool, leading to the purchase of a
further 35,000 plastic beverage pallets.
At Goplasticpallets.com we’re urging UK
breweries and beverage manufacturers to follow
Europe’s lead and not only replace their wooden
pallets with plastic ones but consider operating their
own plastic pallet pools. Businesses prepared to
make the switch will benefit twofold – by owning a
stock of durable, reliable pallets that can be reused
over and over again, and by investing in a product
that will last up to 10x longer than wooden pallets
and can be recycled at the end of their long
working life.
T: +44 (0)1323 744057
www.goplasticpallets.com
Anti-slip strips
ensure drinks
stay secure
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RETAIL PACKAGING LABELLING
domino effect
NEIL COOK, PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER AT TTO,
DOMINO PRINTING SCIENCES, TALKS US THROUGH THE
IMPORTANCE OF GETTING ALLERGY ADVICE ACCURATE…
With increased allergic and food intolerant incidences
on the rise (The European Academy of Allergy and
Clinical Immunology estimates 17 million sufferers in
Europe alone), especially amongst children, any
attempt to reduce allergic reactions to food
consumption through comprehensive labelling has
become a priority. As a result, the new EU Regulation
1169/2011 implemented across all 28 EU Member
States in December 2014 stipulates that
comprehensive ingredients must be listed on food
packaging, with the aim to ensure people with food
allergies can easily identify the foods they need to
avoid.
Originally published in October 2011, the new
regulation builds on current allergen labelling
provisions for pre-packed foods and introduces a new
requirement for allergen information to be provided
for foods sold non-packed or pre-packed for direct
sale. The three year transition period was given so
that businesses could make the necessary changes to
their processes and labelling designs in order to meet
the provisions laid out in the legislation.
The key requirements of the EU Regulation
1169/2011 includes mandatory nutrition labelling, a
minimum font size for this, as well as a clearer
indication of allergens within the ingredients listing.
This covers the provision of allergen information on all
‘saleable units’ for retail and online sales as well as for
non-pre-packed foodstuffs. These requirements will
directly impact the product’s primary packaging, as
well as any secondary packaging where larger
volumes of items are sold in multiples or in bulk to
retailers as well as businesses in the catering and
hospitality trade.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The requirement of the Directive to highlight all food
allergens on product packaging comes at a time when
Make the
allergen
message
clear
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there is a growing public health concern surrounding
the increasing incidences of food-related allergies.
According to Allergy UK, recent studies confirm a
significant increase in the incidence of food allergies,
particularly amongst children, with up to 50%
diagnosed with an allergic condition. This particular
labelling requirement to clearly promote the presence
of allergens and intolerant food substances is
therefore becoming vitally important to the consumer,
as they become more aware themselves and demand
greater information when making their purchasing
decisions.
Because of the regulation, food business
operators using generic packaging have a need to
meet their legal obligations while keeping costs to a
minimum in order to protect precious profit margins
and to meet consumer expectations. This is where
having the right coding and labelling technology in
place, which is capable of handling the mandatory
labelling requirements, can play a significant role in
meeting both these needs.
Among the various coding and labelling
technologies that offer producers effective and flexible
ways to comply we find Thermal Transfer Overprinting
(TTO), which has long been an established method for
the labelling of generic primary flexible packaging, has
been extremely successful in the pre-packed snacks
sector, typically characterised by high volumes and low
margins. In addition, with the increased demand for
pre-packed snacks likely to continue, keeping control
of any additional coding and labelling costs to ensure
compliance will be crucial to maintaining profit
margins.
Domino’s TouchPanel
makes equipment use easy
time provide a significant reduction in downtime and
coding errors to maximise output. Domino’s V-Series
range of TTO printers, for example, offer a unique
range of i-Tech intelligent Technology features
designed to increase overall equipment effectiveness
(OEE), such as an intelligent Ribbon Drive to optimise
consumable cost savings and a simple TouchPanel user
interface with access to Domino’s intuitive
QuickDesign software platform.
The QuickDesign software suite provides a fully
scalable solution from basic message design to
advanced automation tools that use a database of
ingredients to automatically search and highlight key
words, such as allergens and intolerant substances.
QuickDesign provides a platform for centralised,
automated control of compliant coding throughout
the production facility, from Primary packaging
through Outer Case coding to Pallet labelling
applications. Furthermore, its full Unicode capability
supports applications anywhere in the world, and its
database connectivity and template approach
minimises the need for data entry and reduces the risk
of operator errors.
www.domino-printing.com
PRINTS CHARMING
TTO solutions produce superior quality codes in a
range of fonts and sizes, with the capability of
printing graphics and QR codes, while at the same
Essential, accurate allergen advice
Meet Directive
demands with
Domino
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Royston Labels’ topper innovation
aims to create shelf stand-out
Leading label manufacturer, Royston Labels, has recently
developed an innovative new label for men’s skincare brand
Bulldog. The marketing innovation, known as a ‘topper’, has
been created to enhance brand image, promote product
differentiation and maximise on-shelf appearance.
Working to a detailed brief, Royston Labels designed
and produced a clear rigid label that could stand up naturally
and is cut to a special shape to enhance the overall
aesthetics of the label. To affix the label to the product,
adhesive is used on a small part of the label, thereby
ensuring that it remains perfectly clean and intact even with
consumer handling. The label is also capable of being
removed from the product without leaving residue and can
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TSC has introduced its new TX200 series
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The new thermal transfer desktop series supports
more applications than any other printer in its class
and, additionally, several firsts for TSC, including a
LED multi-icon display (standard), blazing fast print
speeds of up to 8 inches per second, a more userfriendly patented label-holder design, and an optional
color LC display.
With three compact models available, the four
inch wide TX200 series comes standard with
enormous capacities of 128 MB Flash memory, 128
MB SDRAM memory and also micro SD Flash
memory expansion up to 32 GB.
Whereas the basic model TX200 offers a 203 dpi
resolution with print speeds up to 8 inches per
second, the TX300 features 300 dpi with print speeds
up to 6 inches per second.
www.tscprinters.com
X-Rite Launches i1iSis 2 Automated Chart Reader
for ImprovedPrepress/Pressroom Quality,
Productivity
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X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in colour science and technology, and its subsidiary
Pantone LLC, today announce an important update to its popular i1iSis Solutions family of
automated chart readers for prepress/premedia, photo and pressroom colour management
and profiling. The new i1iSis 2 and i1iSis 2 XL use i1 spectral technology to accommodate
M0, M1 and M2 measurement illumination conditions which help manage the complexities
of measuring optically brightened substrates now commonly used in grand format, premedia
and digital press applications.
“For anyone in prepress, digital print or the graphic arts production process that spend
time measuring charts, the new i1iSis2 is a must,” said Ray Cheydleur, Printing and Imaging
Portfolio Manager of X-Rite. “This automated chart reader, is built on our award-winning i1
spectral technology and reads up to 2,500 patches printed on a single A3 page in just
minutes, saving valuable operator and production time. Now users have the ability to capture
M0, M1 and M2 in a single chart measurement cycle.”
The i1iSis 2 integrates seamlessly into a user’s workflow and is available in two models:
i1iSis 2 XL: Reads up to 2,500 patches on a single A3/Tabloid sheet in just 10 minutes;
i1iSis 2: Reads up to 1,500 patches on a single A4/Letter sheet in just 8 minutes.
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RETAIL PACKAGING LABELLING
Top-end tea deserves
a lavish label
ample apeel
LABEL APEEL OWNER, STUART KELLOCK, TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW 36,000
SQ.FT FACTORY AND WHY THE FEEL AND SMELL OF A LABEL IS JUST AS
IMPORTANT AS HOW IT LOOKS…
The first quarter of 2015 has been an exciting and
prosperous one for Label Apeel. After we promoted
Amy Chambers from commercial director to
Managing Director late last year, we’ve been working
away on some big changes.
In mid-February, our 40-something-strong team
moved our home of over 18 years in Braunstone to
their shiny new single story factory in Thurmaston.
The move caused some interesting tasks, but we got
Labelling gets
tactile at Apeel
past them with a grin! Moving presses was never
going to be easy; especially when one weighs three
tonnes. But, after knocking down a wall and hiring
the right machinery, everything is now in the right
place and working well. Our biggest aim was to make
sure the move didn’t impact on customers. But, with
expert planning on our part, the labels kept printing
and every deadline was met. To the outside world it
was business as usual, while internally it was all hands
to the pump and the odd moment of Chuckle
Brothers hilarity. The new site means that every part of
the business is now on one floor. Making it a great
deal easier than being spread over four floors like at
the old place.
GETTING TACTILE
As always, Label Apeel is at the forefront of research
and development for labels. We’re being asked to do
a lot more tactile labels as consumers and trade want
packaging to do more for them. One brand we enjoy
a great working relationship with is Forza
Supplements. Working with them has enabled us to
realise a dream, by producing a range of awardwinning labels each with a different smell. Each one is
coated with a scratch and sniff varnish that releases
when handled. The effects are just stunning. Scratch
and sniff offers a real ‘in-hand’ experience, creating
interaction between consumer and brand.
Over the last six months we’ve also seen a rise in
the number of high-end brands approaching us,
particularly those who have products sitting on the
shelves in Harrods. In fact, we seem to becoming the
‘go to’ printer for caviar labels – and high-end teas.
Both of which obviously demand something that has
a luxurious look and feel about them. We recently
produced labels for Hampstead Teas a rather pricey
tea range. Described as the Holy Grail for tea
connoisseurs – a cup will set you back £5. The leaves
comes from India’s Darjeeling Makaibari Tea Estate
and there are only 840 jars of the rare tea on sale in
The new premises
at Bo House
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the UK, so the labels needed to match the exclusive
product inside. In the end we threw all the bells and
whistles at them; firstly they were hot foiled onto
Tintoretto Gesso, we then digitally printed on the hotfoil and added sequential numbers. They were then
put back on the press for an overall matt varnish and
a high build gloss varnish was added to the wording
‘Hampstead Teas’. It is labels like this that challenge
us, which is what Label Apeel is really all about.
BO SELECTA
With the new factory, a brand new website and
having seen a 20% sales growth in the last quarter, it
is good times at Label Apeel. The icing on the cake is
the brand new HP W86800 recently delivered that
means that we are at the cutting-edge of digital
technology.
The door of our new factory is always open if
anyone wants to discuss their labels, so remember to
update your address books to: Label Apeel, Bo House,
17 Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8AS.
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RETAIL PACKAGING MACHINERY NEWS
PRESSING MATTER
Just launched at the Graphispag expo in Barcelona, the Xeikon 9800 digital press –
which replaces the Xeikon 8800 press in its family of digital color production presses
– uses Xeikon’s new QA-CD toner, delivering the proven outstanding Xeikon
print quality at speeds up to 21.5 metre per minute at reduced
consumables cost. This makes it the most productive digital color
press in the Xeikon portfolio with 5/5 single-pass duplex printing.
The Xeikon 9800 sets another benchmark for quality and
versatility in digital document and commercial printing. The press
can print on a wide range of untreated substrates ranging
from an amazingly lightweight 40gsm up to 300gsm
substrates. In addition, integrated with the variable data
capabilities of the Xeikon X-800 front-end, this press is
perfectly suited for high-end direct marketing work.
The uniquely adapted Xeikon QA-CD toner and
Xeikon’s high-quality imaging system deliver a print
resolution of 1200x3600 with variable dot density for unmatched
quality. Available QA-CD toners include CMYK, Red, Green, Blue, Extra
Magenta and SuperBlack as well as White and Clear (UV reflecting)
toner. Upon request, Xeikon can also provide special colours specified
by print production operations and their brand owner client.
Innovation, quality and functionality are the capabilities
Xeikon will demonstrate through its showcased digital printing
solutions at Graphispag 2015.
www.xeikon.com
GO PRO
Technology specialist Brother UK has launched an
innovative tape printer to offer small businesses a
quick and affordable solution for branded packaging.
Used alongside a computer, TapeCreator Pro
produces fully customised tapes within a matter of
minutes, has a minimum order quantity of just one roll
and is ideal for a wide range of applications including
packaging.
The new-to-market machine allows customers to
choose from a range of tape and ink colours and is
fully compatible with Brother’s free P-touch Editor
software which allows users to design tapes quickly
and easily on the computer and print them instantly,
with the option to choose from a wide range of
coloured designs which incorporate text, images and
template single colour logos.
With user-friendly software and the ability to print
on demand, the new-to-market machine is simple to
setup and use.
www.brother.co.uk/products/tape-creator
Machinery News
Some of the sharpest new tools
of the packaging trade…
WASTE NOT
A new, eco-friendly table-top carton shredder is now available from
Packaging Aids t/a Packer Products. The compact CP333NTI is
produced using 100% renewable resources and made from 70%
sustainable raw materials.
Converting everyday waste paper, cardboard and corrugated
board into highly effective void fill, the matting produced by the
CP333NTI provides optimum product protection against damage
during handling and transit. Which could save you money normally
spent on expensive void fill and on carton board removal and disposal.
The CP333NTI is built to class IE3 energy efficiency and includes a
power saving inverter drive that makes it 30% more efficient. It also
has an in-built soft-start feature, leading to less component wear and
quieter operation.
New technology built into the shredder makes maintenance of
the cutters easy, requiring no specialist knowledge or tools for even
more convenience.
This new machine is fully CE/EMC compliant and sold with a 12
month warranty.
T: +44 (0)1268 885 885
E: sales@packerproducts.co.uk
www.packerproducts.co.uk
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STRAPPINGLY BUILT
The Barnsley Chronicle has selected a second ROMFUSION automatic strapper from Mosca
Direct for its Muller Martini ‘stitch and trim’ line, applying a single strap to bundles of
newspapers prior to loading onto pallets.
The new machine features Mosca’s innovative ‘Direct Drive Technology’ which utilises
low energy consumption brushless DC drives and eliminates the use of gears, pulleys,
chains and belts, to provide increased reliability and minimum down-time. Other features
include user-friendly electronic controls, a hinged table plate, adjustable strap tension via
potentiometer and a selector switch for soft strapping of delicate bundles. The strapper
also offers easy cleaning and maintenance.
“Mosca machines are by no means the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay
for,” says Tim Brooks, Engineering Manager at the Barnsley Chronicle. “Mosca is the Rolls
Royce of the strapping world! As a small company, we can’t afford downtime, so we need
machines that do what we want without any problems. We will definitely come to Mosca
in the future for our strapping machinery requirements.”
ROMFUSION machines are part of a vast range of both semi-automatic and fullyautomated strapping systems from Mosca. They are German-designed and manufactured
and available in the UK through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mosca Direct Ltd, based in
Cotgrave, Nottingham. Mosca Direct has an extensive team of UK based sales, service,
engineering and customer service representatives, plus an emergency out-of-hours service.
T: +44 (0)115 989 0209
E: info@moscadirect.com
http://en-uk.mosca.com
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PROFILES - MACHINERY NEWS RETAIL PACKAGING
Loma’s new X5 compact is a lean, mean X-ray
contaminant inspection machine
Allen Coding’s RX-S printer helps gourmet
popcorn manufacturer go global
Reinforcing its position at the forefront of cutting-edge food
industry inspection equipment, Loma Systems (has responded
to growing demand for a more cost effective yet highly
functional X-ray machine. With retailers’ Codes of Practice
increasingly specifying the use of X-ray over other methods of
contaminant inspection, the revolutionary new X5c (Compact)
model is aimed at food manufacturers, processors and
packers running multi-product, retail ready lines that are keen to
make the switch to X-ray technology for the first time.
Manufactured at Loma’s state-of-the-art facility in
Farnborough, the new X5c adheres to the company’s ‘Designed
to Survive’ ethos whilst reducing the cost of ownership of X-ray
inspection technology by an industry-beating 30%. It represents
significant investment by Loma in developing a fully specified
system that offers good quality contaminant inspection using a reduced number of wellproven subcomponents and streamlined design.
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Following a visit to Allen Coding’s stand at the
2014 PPMA show, gourmet popcorn
manufacturer, Joe & Seph’s, has recently
installed one of the marking and coding
specialist’s RX-S continuous small character
inkjet printers at its facility in Watford. The
well-proven Hitachi system is being used to
fulfil the Middle East’s stringent food
packaging requirements.
Developed for today’s exceptionally fast and
challenging production environments, the RX-S provides high speed printing, as well as
superior print head technology for stable drop placement and print quality.
Fully RoHS compliant, the RX-S incorporates an economical and ecological ink delivery
system that is easily accessed for quick and easy service and maintenance. Daily cleaning is
not required with print heads being automatically cleaned at the end of each cycle for
reliable start/stop performance.
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Tel: 01252 893300 | www.loma.com
Tel: 01438 347 770 | www.allencoding.com
Antalis Packaging to present its latest protective
and secure packaging solutions at
Multimodal 2015
Antalis Packaging, a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, will
present its latest protective and secure packaging products and technologies
designed to maximise efficiencies and increase load security, while reducing
costs and waste throughout the transportation and logistics supply chain.
Visitors to the Antalis Packaging stand (700) will meet the company’s
team of expert packaging consultants and learn how small changes to their
logistics process can deliver significant
benefits to their company’s bottom line in
terms of minimising cost, maximising
space and increasing transportation
efficiencies.
The latest semi-automated Lantech
Q300XT stretch wrapping system offers
the lowest cost of wrapping loads while providing the highest levels of load containment with
maximum efficiency.
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www.antalispackaging.co.uk
YPS has it bottled for Caledonian Bottlers
Yorkshire Packaging
Systems the leading
supplier of shrink
wrap machines and
shrink film have
recently installed a
custom modified
shrink wrapper for the
one of the largest
bottling companies in
the UK, Caledonian
Bottlers based in
Cumnock.
Caledonian
Bottlers are a wellestablished, highly
reputable contract
bottler who shrink
wrap exclusively for
the well-known
alcoholic drink WKD.
They came to YPS as
their existing shrink
wrap machine had
reached the end of its
useful life, with the
costs of back up and support increasing and the availability of UK spare parts becoming
harder to source. YPS reputation for best in class back up and support and reliable, robust
shrink wrappers made them the supplier of choice.
Caledonian Bottlers were looking to shrink wrap trays of WKD in packs of 24 and 12
with speeds of 26 packs per minute. To achieve this YPS supplied their Inline Sleeve Sealer
and Shrink Tunnel.
The equipment was modified specifically for Caledonian in a number of ways. The length
of the line was custom designed to fit in between two existing conveyors within the current
line. This was critical with accuracy required to +/- 5mm.
To achieve the speed the infeed and outfeed belts were upgraded with faster motor
gearboxes and full inverter control and a three position sealing head to provide the maximum
speed.
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machinery
Argosy
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 info@argosymachineryltd.co.uk
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RETAIL PACKAGING ENVIROMENTAL MATTERS
certified sense
The PEFC logo – a
tasty proposition
PEFC UK NATIONAL SECRETARY, ALUN WATKINS, EXPLAINS
THE ABSOLUTE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING SUSTAINABILITY;
AND BEING SEEN TO BE CERTIFIED AS SUCH…
PEFC, The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification, is the world’s leading forest certification
system. So far more than 260 million hectares of
forests have been certified to PEFC’s internationally
recognised Sustainability Benchmarks, supplying
more than 16,000 Chain of Custody certified
companies with responsibly sourced timber and
wood products, such as those used in producing
fibre-based packaging.
PEFC was founded in 1999 by small and family
forest owners to demonstrate excellence in
sustainable forest management practices.
Today, more and more companies from SMEs to
global brands are keen to demonstrate that the fibre
they use in their packaging comes from a certified
sustainable source. This is important as consumers
are increasingly conscious of the impact of their
purchasing decisions, something underlined when,
last year, PEFC undertook their first Global Consumer
Survey which revealed that when it comes to
purchasing products, particularly packaging, more
than 80% of consumers globally want companies
sourcing certified material from sustainable managed
forests to use certification labels. The survey showed
that certification labels, such as PEFCs, are the most
trusted means of giving confidence to consumers
that wood-based products are responsibly sourced.
According to the results, consumers globally believe
that it is important to make ethical choices, with
60% of all those surveyed agreeing that their
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shopping choice for a labelled
product can make a positive
difference to the world’s
forest. Only a small
minority, 10%, felt
that their choice for a
sustainably sourced
product would not make
a difference.
GET IT SUSSED
The survey also showed that certification
labels, such as the PEFCs, are the most trusted
means of giving confidence to consumers that
wood-based products are sustainably sourced.
The research went on to find that over half of
all consumers (54%) consider certification labels as
the most reassuring proof that environmental and
sustainable development considerations have been
taken into account. Other means of proof include
country of origin (30%), brand (24%) and
recommendations by family/friends and media (17%
and 16% respectively). The overwhelming majority
of consumers globally – more than 80% – want
companies to use labels on products to communicate
their responsible sourcing practices to them. Only
4% disagreed that companies should use labels.
Internationally, 40% of consumers recognise a
global forest certification label; the label recognition
of PEFC is at 21%. The first PEFC Global Consumer
Survey was
undertaken by
German-based GfK on
behalf of PEFC
International with a sample of
a total of 13,000 people in 13
countries, 1000 men and women
aged 16+ years per country, in
Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Finland,
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden,
UK and USA.
2015 is also particularly important as it marks
the 20th year of Forest Certification, and the results
of the Consumer Survey clearly reveal that over this
period, both the environment and certification in
particular, have clearly become key issues in
consumer purchasing decisions.
BRANCH OUT
I cannot stress the importance of adopting certified
packaging principle enough, and how this can reap
benefits for both brand owners and manufacturers
alike. As an organisation we are currently engaged in
a campaign to encourage end-users such as brand
owners and retailers to demonstrate their support
for responsible forest management by developing a
responsible procurement policy that recognises PEFCcertified raw materials, requesting PEFC-certified
packaging from their suppliers and using PEFC’s
distinctive ‘green trees’ logo to demonstrate to
customers that they have sourced packaging raw
materials from responsibly-managed forests.
Organisations such as the Consumer Goods
Forum (CGF) and World Business Council for
Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are concentrating
efforts on expanding the use of certified products. In
2013, the CGF published guidelines to support its
target of zero net deforestation by 2020 and
recognised PEFC-certified products as providing
companies with verification of legality and providing
a low risk of controversial sources which contribute
to deforestation.
PEFC is a leading global forest certification
programme. It is a bottom-up forest certification
system that specifically focuses on enabling small
and family forest owners to obtain certification and
is widely regarded as the certification system of
choice for smallholders. To date, PEFC has recognised
national certification systems in more than 30
countries. Together these account for over a quarter
a billion hectares of certified forests, making PEFC
the world’s largest forest certification system. PEFC
certification is also recognised in public and private
sector procurement policies around the world. PEFC
will be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations at
Olympia in September, but in the meantime more
information can be found at the website below.
www.pefc.co.uk
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS RETAIL PACKAGING
those who can
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING AT REXAM
BEVERAGE CAN EUROPE, JOHN REVESS, EXPLAINS HOW
A CIRCULAR SOCIETY CAN HELP SAVE THE WORLD…
As a leading global beverage can-maker producing 64
billion beverage cans a year, Rexam has a
responsibility not only to ensure that sustainability sits
at the heart of its business, but also to raise
awareness of the contribution that packaging makes
to modern society. The lifestyle many of us take for
granted is predicated, in part, on the availability of a
sustainable supply chain where packaging plays a key
role. Rexam relies on a carefully developed and robust
framework to ensure sustainability is addressed across
all areas of the business.
Just as important to the business are Rexam’s
efforts to understand and align its sustainability
strategies and initiatives with those of its customers. A
good example of this is Carlsberg’s Circular
Community, of which Rexam is a founding member.
In January 2015 Rexam and Carlsberg’s collaboration
received the first ever ‘Cradle to Cradle’ certification
for a beverage can. Carlsberg was awarded a bronze
level certification from the Cradle-to-Cradle Products
Innovation Institute for cans supplied by Rexam into
the UK market. The Rexam cans are the first of any of
Carlsberg’s packaging to receive a certification and
the award marks the first time a beverage package
has been certified by the Institute.
is relevant across all areas and the company recently
instigated a materiality study to better understand the
areas that are of importance.
Following the study, Rexam reviewed its
sustainability framework to closer align its
commitments to those of its stakeholders. The new
framework has 12 commitments with 15 measures, all
of which enable the business to monitor and report
on progress across its three areas of focus: products,
operations and employees, as well as the communities
in which it does business. Stretching goals have been
set to ensure the business continuously improves and
plays its part in addressing sustainability issues:
A new product commitment has been introduced
to reduce the overall carbon footprint of a beverage
can by 25% by 2020 vs. 2010 baseline.
Finally, Rexam shows how Health and Safety
remains a critical priority along with employee
engagement. 100% of Rexam plants already have at
least one community engagement project and Rexam
is targeting a 50% increase in the total of employee
hours invested in agreed initiatives over the next
seven years.
Rexam continually challenges itself to be the
most sustainable business it can be – a fundamental
part in achieving its vision to be the best beverage
can-maker in the world.
www.rexam.com
CANS CAN
Global beverage can recycling rates are already at
70%, making them the most recycled drinks package
in the world. This has created a 2.5 million tonne
market annually for used beverage cans worth around
£2.5 billion, supporting the livelihoods of thousands
of people. Used beverage cans are a valuable source
of material for making new cans as well as other uses
such as car components. Each can that is recycled
avoids the use of an equivalent amount of primary
material in the next production cycle.
Rexam is able to demonstrate that the materials it
uses deliver strong sustainability credentials; both
aluminium and steel are permanent materials, which
means they can be recycled without loss of properties
to be used again and again to form new packaging
and other product applications. Today we live with
linear economic systems inherited from the last century
where we take something out of the ground, make
something out of it – as efficiently as possible – but,
ultimately, we throw it away and attempt to recycle
what we can. Rexam’s goal is to help change and
replace this system with a zero-waste society – a
circular economy – where one company’s waste
becomes another’s resource. This is at the very heart of
the company’s ethos and ‘resource efficiency’ agenda.
Rexam has recently brought to life the thriving
circular economy of beverage cans, from
manufacturing through to consumption and recycling,
by creating a clear and easy to follow infographic.
MATERIAL WORLD
Though improving recycling rates remains a key
commitment for Rexam, it also focuses on the wider
picture of sustainability. Rexam continually engages
with its stakeholders to ensure its sustainability work
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RETAIL PACKAGING CLASSIFIED
ADHESIVES
BOXES & CARTONS
SPECIALISTS IN HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING
THE WALSALL BOX CO LTD
We have over 700 sizes of cartons
and boxes in stock:
• Single, double and triple wall cartons
• White boxes • Long boxes
• Telescopic boxes • Removal boxes
• Loading cases and containers
• Export boxes
We have over 3,800 packaging products in stock
available for delivery to you next day.
To get your FREE COPY of the Rajapack catalogue
call or go online:
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e-mail: sales@rajapack.co.uk
Dale Products
(Plastics) Ltd
CONTRACT PACKING
Barnsley Road,
Platts Common,
Barnsley S74 0QW
Over 80 years experience. Est. 1926
Bespoke packaging design and manufacture with
total satisfaction and delivery on time guaranteed.
Large range of cartons and boxes
available from stock.
• Plain and printed cartons
• Presentation and Gift Boxes
• Rigid and folding boxes
• Lock end and long tuck cartons
• Pharmaceutical and tablet boxes
Bank Street, Walsall
West Midlands, WS1 2ER
Telephone: 01922 628 118
Fax No:
01922 723 395
Email: mail@thewalsallbox.co.uk
www.thewalsallbox.co.uk
Tel: 01226 742511
Fax: 01226 350496
CONTRACT PACKING
Manufacturer of all types of
polythene bags printed or plain
inc. shaped bags, block bottom bags,
drawstring.
High
quality
specialist
sachet
manufacturers
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BOTTLES
We can pack:
AW Gregory & Co Ltd
Plastic Bottles and Containers
BLISTER PACKS
• Powders • Liquids
Granules • Creams
• Plain or Printed finishes
Up to nine process colours
Large and small volume orders
01772 723100
www.thesachetcompany.co.uk
To request our latest brochure call
Tel: 01732 462656
Fax: 01732 742602
Technical Treatments Ltd
Est. 1946
Manufacturers of Blow
Moulded Bottles.
Large range of both narrow
and wide mouth bottles and
containers. ISO Approved
Station Works, Rye Lane,
Dunton Green, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN14 5HD
Tel: 01732 462656 Fax: 01732 742602
www.technical-treatments.co.uk
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COSMETIC & TOILETRY PACKAGING
GIFT PACKAGING
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CLASSIFIED
SECTION
WWW.VACFORMS.CO.UK
Tel:
01206 506254
Innovative & Luxurious Decorative
Packaging Concepts
• Boxes & Bags • Ribbons & Bows
• Cords & Tassels • Elastics & Stretch loops
• Assemblies & Package decorations
Let Stribbons Design & Create A Unique
Solution For Your Packaging Needs!
www.stribbons.com
Tel: 01933 675012
Email: geoff@stribbons.com
EDGE PROTECTION
Shredded Papers • Tissue
Cellophane • Film • Tissue Sheet
Tel. 01672 564333
Visit our online shop
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saw it in
www.giftpackaging.co.uk
E-mail: sales@shredhouse.co.uk
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Hercules Business Park, Bolton, Lancs BL6 4BR
LABELLING
FILMS
Hollowrap Coreless
Stretch Film
STRETCH
FILM
Machine film & Hand film
All Specifications available
Call for competitive quote
www.machinestretch.co.uk
Email: stretchfilm@dpack.co.uk
Tel: 0161 975 5360
• An eco-alternative that
out-performs current
stretch film products
Tel. +44 (0) 116 2760206
sales@hollowrap.com
Fax. +44 (0) 116 2742995
www.hollowrap.com
GIFT PACKAGING
Woodwool
The natural, biodegradable packaging
manufactured from home grown
timber from sustainable forests.
Foam Presentation
Tel : 01686 622100
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Q&A: AB GROUP PACKAGING
WE SPEAK TO AB GROUP PACKAGING’S MANAGING
DIRECTOR, DERMOT BRADY, AND ALUN WATKINS,
NATIONAL SECRETARY OF PEFC…
AB Group Packaging and The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification (PEFC) have, together, been giving their support to encourage more
brand owners, retailers and consumers to use paper bags as an alternative to
plastic, with the Government having confirmed that a 5p charge is to be
introduced on all single-use plastic bags in England with effect from 5th October
2015.
Dermot, can you provide us with some information about the
forthcoming charge and how it will affect the retail packaging sector?
“Since 2006, various changes have been introduced to reduce the amount of
plastic bags that are used in the UK, which has included marketing ‘Bags for Life’
more clearly. This has also involved reducing the amount of new plastic and raising
the level of recycled content used to make bags. With the implementation of
these changes, carrier bag distribution was reduced by some 32% between 2006
and 2012. However, between 2010 and 2012, single-use carrier bag distribution
started to creep back up in England by around 12%.”
This charge is applicable to just plastic bags then, not paper ones?
“Correct, the Government has stated that the plastic bag charge is ‘a targeted,
proportionate approach to the problem of carrier bag distribution and littering’.
It has indicated ‘It will therefore continue to focus on plastic bags and not on
paper bags’. According to the Government information, paper bags make up
less than 0.1% of carrier bags distributed in the UK by the seven major
supermarket retailers.”
Is this an opportunity for retailers to move to paper as an
alternative to plastic, and would this be more environmentally friendly?
“Yes it would. As a UK-based packaging manufacturer, we have been doing our
best to highlight the issue and its advantages. Together with us, PEFC is
supporting the switch to paper bags as a viable alternative to plastic. Both PEFC
and AB Group Packaging realise this could represent a great opportunity for the
paper and packaging industry to push the usage of paper-based packaging, and in
turn give the industry a plus in terms of its environmental sustainability.”
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I haven’t heard much comment from
retailers as to this subject; are they
aware it’s going to happen?
“I think retailers, brand owners and
consumers need to be aware that this
charge is going to happen. It was
referred to in the Queen’s speech to
Parliament and so it is a reality. We need
to be mindful of the effect on both the
consumer and retailer of the impact
charging for single-use plastic carrier
bags will have e.g. for the retailer, their
brand-presence on the high street will
dramatically reduce if the consumer
declines to purchase a bag, and for the consumer, a negative end to their
shopping experience when asked to pay for a bag to carry their purchase. To
avoid this it comes down to a simple choice of converting to paper bags,
averting damage to both brand and consumer-perception, whilst providing a far
more environmentally friendly alternative.”
Alun, will this also provide an opportunity for PEFC and
certification if retailers move to producing their bags on paper?
“It would, as the fibre-based packaging material used to produce the paper bags
can also be sourced from sustainably managed forests. If fibre is sourced from a
PEFC-certified forest, they can also respond to the many environmental concerns
that global brands and companies are looking to address, with regards to the
use of fibre in their packaging, verifying that it comes from a certified
sustainable source.”
Is the perception of paper as opposed to plastic an
important one though in the minds of consumers, Alun?
“Well we recently conducted the first PEFC global consumer survey, which
showed that consumers trust certification. Our survey results showed that,
globally, more than 80% of respondents want to see companies sourcing
certified material from sustainably managed forests and to use a certification
label on a product, such as a paper bag. Additionally, the recent Confederation
of Paper Industries (CPI) commissioned YouGov Poll showed that half the 2289
people surveyed (57%) preferred to get their grocery and food-packaging in
paper-based material, with 46% more likely to purchase an item if the
packaging was paper-based.
Is this charge in place currently elsewhere, Dermot?
“It is. There is already a similar 5p charge on single-use bags in Wales and
Northern Ireland, and Scotland also introduced a charge quite recently. However,
according to the Government statement on the introduction of the new charge,
small and medium-sized (SME) businesses will be exempt, as the Government
has stated that this will reduce the administrative burden on start-up and
growing businesses, at a time when it is supporting new growth in the economy.
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