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Benelux Online Print Event for the First Time in the Netherlands

Vishnu Rahma

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February 8, 2023

Benelux Online Print Event for the First Time in the Netherlands

VIGC is once again presenting an exciting program on e-commerce for the graphic arts industry with its BOPE event (Benelux Online Print Event powered by Four Pees). The event’s fifth edition will take place on 15 March, and for the first time in its history, it will be located just across the Belgian border, in the Next Level event venue of Easyfairs Gorinchem, Netherlands.

BOPE, now an established event in the Benelux Online Print industry, offers a platform for everyone involved in online print. It is the meeting place to gather information on topics such as personalization, digital transformation, e-commerce and web-to-print for production companies, suppliers and the education sector.

In this year’s edition, international experts will each share their insight through inspiring sector analyses and case studies:

Bernd Zipper (DE), CEO Zipcon
Status Quo: Online Print – Quo Vadis, dear Mothership
Tom Peire (BE), CEO Four Pees
Connected automation
Richard Askam (UK), TEDx Speaker. Connector. Broadcaster. Coach
Personalised children’s storybooks and their online revolution
Roland Keppler (DE), CEO Onlineprinters
Opportunities in the European printing environment
Martijn Eier (NL),CEO & Co-founder Cloudprinter.com
The practical and workflow side of stepping into the platform economy
Ed Sander (NL), China Digital Tech Analyst
E-commerce in China

BOPE is the annual meeting for anyone who has integrated online print into their business model or is about to do so. The 140 attendees of the 2022 edition of BOPE included European business owners, CEOs, COOs and department managers.

This year, VIGC wants to roll out the event in a new location, and also combine BOPE with a visit to the Sign & Print Expo. Thanks to this unique concept, networking and knowledge transfer about online print will be linked to a visit to the exhibition.

After BOPE, you will be able to also relax at the Belgian Beer Café that will be open for the networking event. This Belgian beer tasting will be provided by professional beer sommeliers.

Those who want to travel to BOPE carefree can use the VIGC bus arrangement. This service can be added as an option in the entrance ticket and includes breakfast. We offer the following routes: Ghent-Antwerp-Gorinchem and Leuven-Mechelen-Antwerp-Gorinchem.

Jos Steutelings, Managing Director of VIGC, is already very enthusiastic: “We have been playing with the idea of expanding BOPE to the Netherlands for a while and are happy to be finally crossing the border in 2023. It’s the perfect way to appeal to a wider audience. In addition, we want to make the most out of the day by visiting the Sign & Print expo after the BOPE event. A perfect combination that ensures a day packed with knowledge, information and hopefully new insights for the participants to make 2023 another successful year in the print industry.”

www.vigc.be
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KB Folie Levels Up With First ThermoFlexx Imager

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February 8, 2023

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KB Folie Levels Up With First ThermoFlexx Imager

The Polish packaging manufacturer has installed a ThermoFlexX TFxX 48 flexo plate imager to meet demands from customers for faster delivery, more flexibility, and increased sustainability. The company chose to invest in the XSYS technology for the first time as part of a determined drive to expand the capabilities of its in-house prepress department with innovative solutions.

The flexible packaging market is moving towards more sustainable solutions and manufacturing methods that have less impact on the environment. Flexo platemaking is an area where significant progress in reducing waste has been made, with new technologies and higher levels of automation that improve the process while remaining cost-effective.

As part of its strategy for future success, KB Folie Polska Sp. z o.o., in Poland, wanted to introduce a new digital imaging technology that would allow them to deliver consistent print quality at speed, but also reduce plate waste, operator time, energy consumption and overall costs. After surveying the market for some time, the company was convinced by the advantages presented by the ThermoFlexX TFxX 48 and signed on the dotted line. The investment also includes ThermoFlexX Woodpecker screening technology for adding microstructures to the surface of flat top dot plates to help maintain print quality at top press speeds.

“We are one of the first printing houses in Poland to leverage the many tangible benefits of the ThermoFlexX system with Woodpecker surface screening,” said [Jan Marcinkowski – Deputy Production Director]. “XSYS is known for its fresh and innovative approach to technology, and ThermoFlexX imagers for their high levels of automation and waste saving features. Our new machine is definitely proving that point by levelling up our in-house platemaking capabilities as a greener, more cost-efficient proposition.”

Exceeding expectations

Based in Warsaw, KB Folie specializes in flexible packaging, mainly for the fresh and frozen food industries, but also the chemicals and cosmetics sectors. Originally founded as an aluminum trading company in 1996, the family-owned enterprise set up its flexo printing department in 2000 when the first wide web flexo press was installed, and later also added rotogravure printing. Currently employing 200 staff, plans are underway to expand further and build a completely new printing facility, as the company continues its growth trajectory.

The product portfolio spans the breadth of flexible packaging for both dry and liquid foodstuffs, including mono-material packaging solutions, laminated packaging, bags, ready-made doypacks and other types of pouches with closure sealing, various types of notches and perforations, cold seal, and variable coding on the inside, among the many options.

In 2016, KB Folio established an R& D Center with funding from the Polish Ministry of Development, followed by additional funding from various institutions, to support customers with innovative solutions and to forge new relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. “That was really a breakthrough year for us,” said [Michał Sikorski – Head of Scientific Research and Development Department.]. “Since then, year by year, our R&D activities have brought us more and more benefits, allowing the introduction of new types of packaging products that meet and even exceed the expectations and needs of our customers.”

[Jan Marcinkowski – Deputy Production Director] added, “We place a vast emphasis on research and on production of high-quality and increasingly more environmentally friendly packaging; and because we also strive for the production plant itself to be as green as possible, the equipment we buy must support that vision.”

Finding a new solution

KB Folie has been making flexo plates in-house for many years. The new ThermoFlexX TFxX 48 from XSYS is the latest digital imager acquired for this purpose and it came through long-term supplier Scorpio Sp. z o.o., a distributor of ThermoFlexX products in Poland. “Like every company with over 20 years of experience, we started out with analog methods. In 2008, we moved to digital imaging, which we are successively updating to stay at the forefront of developments, most lately with the new ThermoFlexX, which is an exciting technology.”

In order to accelerate profit projections, the company analyzed its workflow to decide on the best route to follow to improve the print quality and the production speed. “We were looking for a machine that would let us meet customer requirements, without wasting time and without adding more costs,” said [Jan Marcinkowski – Deputy Production Director]. “We live in the fourth industrial revolution; in an increasingly digital world where we can save time by automating more and more processes. These were the main reasons for switching to a new solution.”

Known for its high-quality imaging, low waste, and impressive productivity, the ThermoFlexX TFxX 48 can produce plates up to 900 x 1200mm (35 x 48”). Featuring the built in FlexTray, it can automatically load and unload plates with one touch of a button, which reduces the risk of damage due to manual handling. The automatic resolution switching function matches laser optics to file resolution, giving users much more flexibility, including the ability to image multiple plates at different resolutions simultaneously. Meanwhile the unique Vacuum Slider Concept (VSC) allows plates of any width to be loaded without needing to be taped in place, another waste saving innovation. With Woodpecker surface screening added to the mix, KB Folie has the option to boost ink density in the solid areas and improve dot definition for even sharper text and images, all while ensuring a smoother ink lay down for those jobs that demand the highest quality.

Having incorporated the imager into the daily workflow and experiencing the difference it has made, [Jan Marcinkowski – Deputy Production Director] concluded, “The ThermoFlexX 48s laser is very user friendly and flexible and also compatible with other devices. We have found that it provides longer plate durability, which results in greater print stability, and cuts down on waste of plate material. When we need to, it also allows us to work with files that have a lower resolution, which ensures faster data processing and acceleration of work. I can safely say that we are very satisfied with the investment.”

www.xsysglobal.com

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Powering Short-Run Book Printing With Xeikon

Vishnu Rahma

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February 8, 2023

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Powering Short-Run Book Printing With Xeikon

Xeikon’s SIRIUS technology is paving the way in high-end book production with exceptional quality and format flexibility

Over the past two decades, digital technology has redefined the book printing market with solutions that are profitably producing short to medium runs on demand. With Xeikon’s introduction of SIRIUS dry toner technology in 2020, as implemented in the Xeikon SX30000 and SX20000 full color, duplex roll-fed presses, printers worldwide are now successfully carving out a bigger slice of this growing segment by reaping the multiple benefits of the break-through innovation for high-quality print production.

Dimitri Van Gaever, Market Segment Director for Graphic Arts, states, “Digital book printing is the fastest growing digital application by volume. While traditional book production is under pressure, printers who have adopted digital technology are in a much better position, because they can handle small and even ultra-small orders, which can be printed to order thereby reducing turnaround time and eliminating warehouse costs. What Xeikon has brought to the table with SIRIUS is exceptional quality combined with unrivalled substrate and format flexibility,with a low printing cost.”

Following a number of successful installations, including at BookBaby in the US where two Xeikon SX30000 presses are producing books on demand, the first public showing of the SIRIUS technology will take place at Hunkeler Innovationdays in Switzerland,. Visitors will be able to experience Xeikon’s Book Production Solution in action demonstrating three high-end applications, including a coffee table travel book, a full color tourist guide, and a highly illustrated book on architecture. The single-pass, duplex Xeikon SX30000 roll-fed press will be running live in line with a Hunkeler Gen8 roll-to-stack solution producing book blocks which will be bound on an offline Muller Martini Vareo Pro with Infinitrim. The paper for both the inside book pages and the covers will be supplied by Sappi and UPM Specialty Papers.

As the most productive of the SIRIUS family, the flagship Xeikon SX30000 can deliver up to 2,545 full color printed B2 sheets an hour (equivalent to 404ppm A4) with lower setup costs than conventional technologies. Tackling the widest range of substrates in this category, it prints on uncoated papers, digital coated papers in silk, gloss or matte, and standard offset papers up to 350 gsm, and shines not only in book printing (including covers, dust jackets, and lay-flat photobooks), but also in direct mail, point-of-sale, security documents, and general commercial printing. In addition to the ability to print very high duplex coverage and 1200 dpi resolution, the sustainability of the process is also unequalled. The dry toner is produced in a plant powered 100% by green energy, there are no VOCs emitted, energy consumption is low, and the print is fully deinkable in existing waste streams.

Visitors to the Xeikon stand will also be able to learn about the Xeikon SX20000 roll-fed press, a cost-effective option for implementing SIRIUS technology into graphic arts production. As well as talking in person to the experts, a large touch screen will give them direct access to Xeikon’s Virtual Showroom at Printing Expo Online. Other applications on display include marketing communications, PoS, specialty print, and interior decoration.

Van Gaever concludes, “Xeikon has proven its dedication to developing premier solutions for driving more value in book printing, particularly in the high-value, luxury segment and in the fast-moving on-demand market. With SIRIUS state-of-the-art digital printing, we are enabling our customers to deliver superior quality that matches offset without compromise at a very competitive TCO; a value proposition that has already been validated in the field.”

For more information about Xeikon, visit www.xeikon.com

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Hot Runner Technology for Superior Surface Quality in the Automotive Industry

Vishnu Rahma

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February 8, 2023

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Hot Runner Technology for Superior Surface Quality in the Automotive Industry

Hot runner technology enables injection molded parts with the highest surface quality, as required in particular by the automotive industry. In many applications, systems from Oerlikon HRSflow support cost-efficient, material-saving production with highly precise process control. Examples include a “smart” car rear panel in 2K technology as well as injection-molded light guide elements for which the new, patent-pending CTC gate insert is used. Beyond, the advantages of the company’s FLEXflow technology with servo-controlled needle positioning are demonstrated by the cascade injection molding of headlight covers and the back molding of films in a lightweight construction application.

“Smart” automotive rear panel

The supporting element of a “smart” car rear panel using 2K technology is a frame made of PC/ABS. In the first step, this is injection molded using a hydraulic 2-drop hot runner system from Oerlikon HRSflow. In the second step, the part is overmolded with PMMA or alternatively PC using a single nozzle from the Ga series. Finally, the part is decorated directly in the mold with a capacitive yet aesthetically pleasing film. In addition to Oerlikon HRSflow, Kurz, ENGEL and Schöfer also contributed to the success of this innovative project, which required, among other things, extensive rheological calculations due to the complex requirements.

Light Guide element

For the injection molding of an automotive light guide element, Oerlikon HRSflow’s new patent-pending CTC gate insert provides optimum properties. It is made of steel with superior mechanical properties and wear resistance. In addition, flash formation is completely avoided thanks to optimum thermal control in the gate area in conjunction with a cylindrical shut-off. Both factors help optimize productivity in the manufacture of the light guide element. Forgiving dimensional requirements simplify machining of the nozzle seat, and a smart solution that allows the gate opening to be renewed with minimal effort facilitates maintenance work. In general, injection molded parts that require a wide process window due to difficult conditions such as low shot volumes, long packing times and high holding pressure values are among the typical applications for the new CTC.

Headlight Bar

LED headlight bars made of crystal-clear polycarbonate (PC) are a proven application of Oerlikon HRSflow’s FLEXflow technology. The systems’ servo motors enable synchronized needle movements for precisely controlled flow front progression during sequential injection molding. Sudden pressure drops that occur when additional gates are opened are perfectly damped, so that the cavities are filled evenly and residual stresses in the molded part are minimized. There is also a high degree of flexibility during the holding pressure phase because the needle closing profile (speed and stroke) can be adapted to meet product dimensional requirements.

Lightweight construction by back-injection molding

The possibilities of hot runner technology in the design of future cockpits are illustrated by a joint project between the Koller Group, Dietfurt, and Oerlikon HRSflow using the example of a laptop housing demonstrator part. A prefabricated and preformed film is back-injection molded with PC using the FIM (Film Insert Molding) process. Mold development was carried out jointly with Koller Formenbau, while the back molding process was developed with the automotive lightweight specialist Koller Kunststofftechnik. While the film was initially displaced below the injection point, this washout effect could be reliably avoided by using and optimizing Oerlikon HRSflow’s electrically controllable FLEXflow hot runner system.

For further information: www.hrsflow.com

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Sidel Acquires Makro Labelling to Expand Offering in Labelling Machines

Vishnu Rahma

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February 8, 2023

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Sidel Acquires Makro Labelling to Expand Offering in Labelling Machines

The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and broadens its reach in key market segments. This will ignite a further phase of international development for Makro Labelling Srl, an innovator and leader in the field.

“We are excited to be able to offer enriched labelling expertise and even greater flexibility to our customers, strengthening our position in labelling solutions and broadening our reach in dynamic markets such as wine, spirits, food, home and personal care. We will capitalize on the success already reached by Makro Labelling built on expertise, innovation and operational agility. The low and medium-speed modular labelling machines made by Makro will complement our leading higher-speed technologies that are manufactured in our factory in Mantova, Italy and integrated into Sidel’s packaging lines. We extend a very warm welcome to all Makro Labelling employees now joining the Sidel Group,” said Monica Gimre, CEO & President at Sidel.

Sidel has been developing labelling solutions for the past 40 years. It is present in Mantova with its own labelling plant where it has advanced its labelling technologies, reaching speeds of 90,000 containers per hour, that are well-integrated into Sidel’s complete lines and Super Combi series.

New phase of development and growth

“Joining forces with Sidel is an opportunity for further development and growth for Makro Labelling. After the acquisition, Makro will maintain its full autonomy as a unit of the Sidel Group and will continue to operate independently from its current headquarters. At the same time, we will be able to leverage and develop interesting synergies, exchange best practices, and offer an even richer experience for our employees and a broader portfolio to our customers. We are excited to embark on this new chapter of our adventure,” said Simone Marcantoni, Managing Director at Makro Labelling.

Makro Labelling is a modular labelling machine company that was founded in 2009 by five partners who are still forerunners in the company today and bring 30 years of experience to the table. Makro’s machines can label up to five items per bottle in cold glue, hot glue, self-adhesive, and combination versions. Sidel’s pairing with Makro, a company which has grown rapidly with worldwide reach, offers a key opportunity for both parties. The company is based in Goito (Mantova, Italy) and employs over 120 people.

www.sidel.com

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German Indian Plastics and Polymers e.V Announced its North Indian Division with a New Theme “Plastics for Life”

Vishnu Rahma

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February 3, 2023

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German Indian Plastics and Polymers e.V Announced its North Indian Division with a New Theme “Plastics for Life”

German Indian Plastics and Polymers e.V (GIPPeV) launched its North Indian Division on 2nd February 2023 During PlastIndia 2023 at Hotel Le Meridian, Delhi Mr. Amrinder Singh elected as North Indian President, Mr. Simranpreet Singh, Vice President Mr Manuj M Gupta, General Secretary, Mr. Tajinder Singh- Joint Secretary, and Mr. Akshit Jain – Treasurer. During this event Mr. Ginu Joseph, Global Vice President welcomed the north Indian president by presenting a German Indian Flag and talked about how you can increase your exports and grow bigger, connect to technology from Germany.

Newly formed committee launched new theme during the event – “Plastics for Life” guided by Swami Prem who was the guest of honour, spoke more on how we use plastics in our day today life. Also he promised where ever they do a show give a booth to display plastics for life free of cost.

Mr. Amrinder Singh spoke on how we can jointly promote plastics in a sustainable way, Recycle, Circular Economy and much more, he gave a spark to the members for upcycling with some examples.

GIPPeV provides a common platform of its members from Germany and India, the association is to be the only India focused and promoting invest, expand, export and grow globally by adopting technology oriented cooperation of the plastics industry of two countries, but also a bridge of rapprochement and mutual exchange between the two cultures said Mr. Manuj M Gupta.

Every member introduced themselves and given opportunities to speak on their business and opinion about sustainability and how can we improve everyone’s business. End the meeting finished with a group photo and dinner at Le Meridian Hotel, Delhi.

GIPPev, an association formed to promote the export and cooperation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the plastics industry in Germany and India.

For more details, get in touch with our team in India and Germany www.gippev.org

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Sustainable TPEs in Office Supplies

Vishnu Rahma

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February 3, 2023

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Sustainable TPEs in Office Supplies

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety of industries, offers the RC/FC/PCR/AP series of compounds with up to 35% PCR content for applications in office supplies.

The corporate sector contributes to large proportion of waste, which includes everything from e-waste to food and packaging to paper scraps. Today, sustainability is integrated into business operations as part of corporate responsibility. It is not surprising that workplace sustainability practices are becoming a norm.

Manufacturers are, thus, developing products with advance materials like thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products used in offices.

As well, TPEs meet the criteria for long-lasting, high-quality products that can also be ergonomically designed. These features allow products to provide users with long-term value and a longer service life.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety of industries, provides sustainable, high-quality, and custom-engineered compounds. Its newly introduced RC/FC/PCR/AP series, a post-consumer recycled (PCR) TPE line, is suitable for office supplies, as well as a wide range of sustainable applications.

Significant PCR content; good alternative

KRAIBURG TPE’s RC/FC/PCR/AP series of compounds exhibit excellent durability, flexibility, and haptics.

The post-consumer recycled content of the compounds ranges from 9% to 35% (hardness-dependent). It has good adhesion to PP and excellent mechanical properties.

Excellent haptics; soft-touch feel

The series of compounds feature soft and non-sticky haptics, which provide a comfortable grip as well as soft-touch feel preferable for applications in calculator buttons, fingertip guards, handles and grips for staplers, scissors and cutters.

The haptic characteristic undoubtedly offers an aesthetic value to stationery products such as pens, highlighters, punchers, and more.

Aesthetics; color versatility

For market appeal, manufacturers enhance the product color and aesthetics of stationery products.

KRAIBURG TPE’s PCR range of compounds is available in translucent and natural color options for flexible coloration.

KRAIBURG TPE also offers worldwide consistent color quality standards, as well as a variety of precoloration options to its customers all over the world.

Sustainability successes of our TPE

Besides the materials for applications in office supplies, KRAIBURG TPE’s recent sustainability innovations include a specially developed material solution for consumer, and industry applications comprising post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.

Are you looking for a sustainable TPE solution? Talk to us!

Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have, as well as to offer the right solution for your application.

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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11th Edition of the World’s Largest International Plastics Exhibition “PLASTINDIA 2023” Unveils at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

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February 2, 2023

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11th Edition of the World’s Largest International Plastics Exhibition “PLASTINDIA 2023” Unveils at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Brings on stage almost 1800 + national & International Exhibitors showcasing eminent brands in Processing, Machinery, Moulds and Dies, Auxiliary Equipment, Printing and Packaging, Raw Material, Recycling, Automation and more
A high-powered CEO Conclave presided over by the Hon’ble Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Bhai Mandaviya ji, will deliberate on the future roadmap of the Indian Plastics Industry

The 11th edition of the world’s largest International Plastics Exhibition, Conference, and Convention – PLASTINDIA 2023 unveils for Visitors at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The five-day exhibition, being held from 1st to 5th February 2023, will be an engaging event with conferences, B2B partner meetings & collaborations, and interactions with over 200000 + visitors footfall. The event brings together Government departments, raw material, and plastic product manufacturers, machinery and auxiliary equipment producers, the recycling industry, Automation and IoT technology providers and consultants to enable exchange of ideas and technologies.

Plastindia, under the chairmanship of Shri Jigish Doshi – President, Plastindia Foundation, is providing a grand opportunity to the leading voices of the industry from across the world to discuss, debate and evolve the way forward to drive growth of Polymer and Plastics. A high-powered CEO Conclave presided over by the Hon’ble Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Bhai Mandaviya ji, will take place on February 3rd at the exhibition venue. The industry leaders will deliberate on how the Indian Plastic Industry can reach its full potential and garner more participation from across the world to emerge as the global, servicing, manufacturing and technology innovation hub. The policymakers of India including Hon’ble Minister Dr Mandaviya ji, and Shri Arun Baroka, Joint Secretary, Dept. of Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, will listen to the views of the industry leaders so that the nation’s policies can be aligned to foster the industry’s growth.

The CEO Conclave, to be attended by over 90 industry leaders and CEOs, aims at congregating world leaders and CEOs from the industry under one roof. Leading voices from the industry like Shri M P Taparia, MD Supreme Industries; Shri R K Lohia, Chairman Lohia Group; Shri Helmet Huber, COO Bruckner Group; Shri Avinash Verma, CEO – Polymers, Reliance Industries; Shri Anil Jain, CEO, Jain Irrigation will be part of the Conclave. The Plastindia CEO Conclave has been curated by Ms. Nidhi Verma, NEC Chairman, CEO Conclave.

The main focus of PLASTINDIA 2023 is to innovate, sustain and grow and facilitate modern techniques that will help to maintain the development of the plastics industry in India and to work towards developing India as a preferred sourcing hub for plastics globally. The five-day event will provide an excellent opportunity for Exhibitors to showcase their new innovations in the entire plastics value chain.

Plastindia Exhibition is the Largest Plastics Exhibition in the world which is organized by industry associations. In the Exhibition, around 1800 exhibitors are showcasing their latest world-standard processing machinery, raw materials, Recycling technology, and latest automation technologies for the Plastics Industry. The Exhibition has participation from 79 countries the rom world over and shall witness a footfall of more than 200,000 people during the 5 days show.

During the Exhibition, RBSM meetings have been arranged in association with PLEXCONCIL, where 300 plus buyers from various countries are attending to source their requirements from India. This RBSM aims to bring potential overseas buyers of plastic products/machinery & mold to India.

The event also brings together the industry’s brightest minds who can use the opportunity to network, explore and learn more about the industry. It will introduce and familiarize various businesses with state governments and city councils.

The key highlight of the expo is an all-star line-up of senior government representatives, CEOs from large corporates and young tech start-ups, along with a mix of entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, and academia.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Jigish Doshi, President – Plastindia Foundation, said, “We are delighted to host this exhibition. It feels great to see various stakeholders across plastic industries coming together to pave a path for a technology-enabled sustainable future. The industry can immensely contribute to realizing the vision of our honorable Prime Minister, Shri Modi, of making India a 10 trillion economy. The main aim of the exhibition is to facilitate export-led growth of the Indian Plastics industry and help boost exports both in volume and revenues. Indian Plastics Industry is capable enough to compete in cost & quality to our neighboring countries like China”

Talking about the exhibition Shri Ajay Shah – Chairman, National Executive Council, Plastindia 2023 said, “This has been a great start to the PLASTINDIA 2023 edition. We see the value that technology is bringing for a better future. The innovations, discussions, and milestones set for the upcoming years are critical. It will be interesting to see how we can improve the industry standard and outcomes in efficient ways”.

Launched in 1990, the Plastindia series of exhibitions under the aegis of the Plastindia Foundation is closely followed in the industry and retains a permanent date in the corporate calendars globally. It provides investors and industrialists with a compelling doorway to global markets of commerce and success. This exhibition is supported by Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India

www.plastindia.org

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PLASTINDIA 2023: Reifenhäuser Focuses on Safe Recyclate Processing and Automation in Film Production

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February 1, 2023

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PLASTINDIA 2023: Reifenhäuser Focuses on Safe Recyclate Processing and Automation in Film Production

The Reifenhäuser Group will showcase its latest solutions for sustainable and efficient blown and flat film production at PLASTINDIA 2023 in New Delhi, India, from February 1 to 5.(Hall 4H-FP, Booth C D 20)

Highlights include the processing of low-quality recyclate into high-quality blown film, the PAM automation option for coextrusion adapters and flat dies, and the production of high-barrier tube film in just one process step. The machine manufacturer will be represented at India’s leading plastics trade show by its Reifenhäuser Blown Film and Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating business units, each specializing in blown film and flat film technologies.

EVO Fusion: safe processing of low recyclate grades

Reifenhäuser Blown Film presents the technical solution to one of the biggest challenges in processing recyclate – the often low and fluctuating quality of the input material. Producers have so far found it difficult to set up a stable production process for higher-quality end products made from recyclate. With EVO Fusion, blown film producers can now process previously unusable, low-cost recyclate into high-performance blown films for end-use applications such as trash bags or mailing bags.

The key lies in the twin-screw technology of the EVO Fusion extruder, which improves melt homogeneity and ensures a stable process. Processors can also degas the system very easily and effectively, removing unwanted components in the recyclate. The EVO Fusion process also enables direct extrusion, which eliminates the need for energy- and cost-intensive regranulation of the material. This means that fluff (film shreds), all types of production waste, and PCR material can also be processed directly. To process better quality regranulate, Reifenhäuser recommends the EVO Ultra single-screw extruder. This machine processes recycled material as reliably
as other raw materials, thanks to optimized barrier as well as shear and mixing parts.

Eugen Friedel, Director Sales at Reifenhäuser Blown Film, explains: “Our technologies for recyclate processing offer the ideal prerequisite for participating on the growing market for products with high recyclate content. Moreover, India already has legal requirements governing the use of recyclate which our customers can easily meet thanks to EVO Fusion.”

PAM option: automated adjustment of coextrusion adapter and die

Precise, autonomous, mechatronic – with the PAM option, Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating will demonstrate at PLASTINDIA how flat film producers can fully automate the adjustment of coextrusion adapter and die. In the past, this was mostly done manually. This enables faster start-up of production, higher output, and improved overall equipment efficiency (OEE). Scrap and material usage are significantly reduced. Once recipes have been set, they can be stored and recalled at any time. They can therefore be reproduced exactly – even by inexperienced line operators.

At the heart of the PAM system are motorized screwdrivers which profile the film layers on the coextrusion adapter automatically with high precision and set and control the die flex lip. Depending on the die design, it is also possible to adjust the dust bar, width, and lip opening automatically by adjusting the lower die lip. The PAM option is exclusively available for the Reifenhäuser Coextrusion Adapter Pro, the only coextrusion system on the market that allows profiling of individual layers while the line is running. Forflat dies, PAM is available as an optional feature for Reifenhäuser dies and also as a retrofit option for third-party systems.

The coextrusion adapter with PAM option automates layer distribution adjustment and simplifies adaptations and optimizations by integrated recipe management.

Benjamin Pott, Sales Manager at Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating, explains, “The PAM option is a unique solution on the market to enable producers to achieve enormous increases in line efficiency. It can be selected independently for coextrusion adapters and dies – but in combination, the automated components develop their full potential.” The Reifenhäuser Group, one of the few machine builders on the market, manufactures all hot parts in-house – extruder, coextrusion system, and die. With this hot part competence, Reifenhäuser can design all process-related interfaces to match each other perfectly – PAM takes the whole thing to a new level.

More information at: https://reifenhauser.com/en/company/media/news-and-stories/success-story/coextrusion-adapter-die-extrusion-automatic-adjustment

High-barrier film for tubes in only one process step

At PLASTINDIA, the Cast Sheet Coating business unit will introduce a sustainable production process for PE-rich recyclable high-barrier film for tubes. These types of film are mainly used in oral or beauty care products. In the past this required several lamination and conversion steps upstream of the tube manufacturing process.

The new Reifenhäuser single step flat film coextrusion process simplifies production and increases productivity by outputs up to 80% higher than other technologies. The process also offers significant cost savings by reducing EVOH layer thickness by up to 30% while maintaining the necessary barrier properties. The properties of the film ensure seamless integration into established processing methods and thus a short time to market.

The motorized screwdrivers of the PAM option adjust and regulate the die flex lip automatically with high precision.

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Sidel is Celebrating the Sale of its 1000th EvoBLOW. The Iconic Blow-Moulder Will be Installed as Part of a High-Speed PET Water Line at StrongPack in Nigeria in Early 2023.

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Sidel is Celebrating the Sale of its 1000th EvoBLOW. The Iconic Blow-Moulder Will be Installed as Part of a High-Speed PET Water Line at StrongPack in Nigeria in Early 2023.

StrongPack has been a customer of global packaging solutions leader Sidel, since starting operations in 2018. Benefitting from an experienced, flexible and customer-focused Sidel project management team, StrongPack is now one of Nigeria’s biggest co-packers of non-alcoholic beverages. The new 86,000 bottles per hour (bph) high speed line will be the fastest in Africa. It also marks StrongPack’s entry into the still water co-packing market.

StrongPack is currently one of the biggest producers by volume of Royal Crown (RC) Cola worldwide and is also the biggest and the most diversified co-packer in Nigeria. The company is co-packing products such as malt drinks, teas, regular carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, juice nectars and fruit flavoured drinks, including some nitrogen pressurised packaging for major global brands. Packaged water is the most consumed soft drink category in Nigeria and has a higher-than-average share of the overall soft drink sector compared to the rest of the region. 1

Ensuring the highest efficiency and hygiene standards

StrongPack’s new water line will combine an EvoBLOW Regular blow-moulding machine with filling and capping equipment, integrating these production phases into one compact Combi SF100 solution. The integrated solution includes a state-of-the-art water treatment room and automated cleaning-in-place (CIP), ensuring the highest levels of hygiene and food safety.

Sustainable production

StrongPack’s choice of Combi set-up offers material savings, with bottle lightweighting opportunities through bottle neck handling and the elimination of intermediary conveying. Energy consumption is kept to a minimum through the Ecoven’s infrared ceramic lamps. The Sidel StarLITE™ mould base, combined with the SuperVent™ optimised mould venting system, will minimise the blowing pressure and subsequent energy consumption, enabling further lightweighting while ensuring quality and strength on this new complex bottle design.

A team of trusted experts

Eric Thibault, Chairman of StrongPack Nigeria, said: “We have partnered with Sidel right from the start of our operations and we are very happy to have had the same trusted execution project manager, Yasser Seffo, throughout. The Sidel team of experts overcame challenges in designing this high-speed line within the space available. They worked closely with the StrongPack team to find the perfect solution, utilising the compact and optimised Combi layout. We look forward to Sidel supporting our future growth in the water and carbonated soft drinks markets.”

A new resistant and distinctive bottle design

Sidel has designed an iconic new bottle shape inspired by the Nigerian multi-cultural lifestyle. It combines a distinctive shape with a sharp structural design to optimise user experience and bottle resistance, in addition to enhancing bottle functionality and strength. Nitrogen dosing into the bottle headspace at the filling phase prevents vacuum or swelling and offers a lightweighted and high performing bottle – ideally suited to a local distribution chain that demands extremely resilient bottles. The new line will produce 600ml bottles weighing just 11.5g in packs of 12. Sidel has carried out its full feasibility and performance tests on the stretch blow-moulding process.

Sale of 1000th EvoBLOW machine highlights Sidel’s leadership in blow moulding innovation

Sidel launched its first commercial PET blower more than 40 years ago, and there are now 7,000 Sidel SBO blowers of all generations still operating worldwide. The company offers the highest level of blowing configurability to ensure that solutions are tailored to specific market needs, for example, in the three complete PET lines integrating Sidel’s Actis™ coating system that have been installed at StrongPack. Sidel experts are continuously working to optimise the blowing process to deliver the best bottle quality and performance for all types of PET resins. This includes virgin and recycled PET (r-PET), one-way and refillable PET (ref-PET), as well as transparent, opaque, monolayer and multilayer.

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