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Special Focus: Cosmetics PackagingInsight & Outlook : Filling, Strapping & Sealing Machines

Automation Trends

60 Bottling line solutions: Conveying outstanding performance

Courtesy: Clearpack India Pvt Ltd

Energy Management

62 Material conservation: Reducing consumption, augmenting growth

Policies & Regulations

64 ISO guidelines for biodegradable plastics: From formulation to

implementation

Strategy

70 Sustainable plastic packaging: Road to recyclability

Tips & Tricks

72 Safety in pharma packaging: Focussing on the hygiene factor

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial ................................. 9

News, Views & Analysis ...... 14

Technology & Innovation .... 20

Projects ................................. 73

Event List............................. 74

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Details on pg no. 76

Book Review ........................ 76

Products ................................ 77

List of Products.................... 91

List of Advertisers ................ 93

Cover photo courtesy : ABB Ltd

Highlights of Next Edition

Automation in packaging ..... 28

Automation index ................ 34

Small assembly robots .......... 36Courtesy: Denso Robotics

43Pharmaceutical packaging ........44

R&D in pharma packaging ...48

In-line quality control .......... 52

Modern format retailing ...... 54

SWOT analysis of screen printing ...................... 58



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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

14 Modern Packaging & Design November-December 2011

Green packaging industry shows positive development A study on domestic green packaging

industry by The Associated Chambers

of Commerce and Industry of India

(ASSOCHAM) stated that the green

packaging industry is growing at about 25

per cent per year, faster than the overall

packaging sector, which is growing at

about 20 per cent annually. It stated that

the Indian flexible packaging market is

currently worth about ` 14,000 crore and

is likely to reach ` 22,950 crore by 2015,

with more domestic companies opting for

eco-friendly packaging for their products.

ASSOCHAM interacted with nearly

1,000 representatives, eg, chairmen,

managing directors, chief executive

officers & directors of food & beverage

companies, consumer packaged goods,

shopkeepers, wholesalers and retailers

in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,

Kolkata and Bengaluru (200 in each city)

to ascertain the impact and advantages

of sustainable packaging on the highly

fragmented Indian packaging industry.

Nearly 45 per cent of manufacturers

were found to be increasingly adopting

renewable packaging technologies,

eco-friendly light materials and cost-

effective methods, which would increase

consumer awareness. About 75 per cent

of the respondents stated that they

were gradually reducing the use of non-

decomposable plastic bags and seeking

support of local grocery stores, vegetable

& fruit vendors and hawkers to promote

paper bag usage. Avani Jain

Ocean Extrusions on an expansion drive Ahmedabad-based Ocean Extrusions is

all set to launch its new extrusion coating

lamination machine. It is different from

others as it will be a fully automatic

machine using one extruder and two dies.

The company claims that this machine is

completely new in the Indian market, as

the machines available earlier used two

extruders & two dies.

Since two years, the company has been

working on the new machine, which is now

almost complete. According to the company, it

is entirely an indigenous product and has been

conceptualised, designed and manufactured

in-house. The new machine finds application

in the woven sacks industry.

In future, the company also plans to

build a two-layer blown film plant. The

budding company will also be participating

in Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2011, an exhibition

to be held during October 27-30, 2011,

in Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress

Center, Istanbul, Turkey.Avani Jain

Burgopak innovations awarded at Pentaward competition

Globally renowned packaging designers, Burgopak has received a Bronze Pentaward at the 5th edition of the annual Pentaward Worldwide Packaging Design Competition for its designs for Aura Health & Wellbeing’s range of health and lifestyle products. Resembling origami style structures of intricate folds and precise structural design, the cardboard packaging as well as the logo motif are designed around an abstract representation of a tealeaf,

repeated three times to represent inner strength. With nearly 1000 entries from 5 continents, this year’s Pentaward winners were selected by a jury of international marketing specialists and designers chaired by Gerad Caron, founder of Carre Noir (France) and with other members f rom companies including BIC Corporation (USA), Procter & Gamble (Belgium), etc.

Burgopak’s designs showcase a wonderfully colourful and minimalistic branding aesthetic as well as the clever integration of logo and structural design to create a central and uniform identity. Dane Whitehurst, Creative Director, Burgopak, said, “This award demonstrates Burgopak’s commitment to offering packaging design solutions that consider the brand, consumer and retailer as well as being designed realistically for production.”

Annabel Dsouza

Mamata Machinery sets new standards in pouch making Mamata Machinery has established an Application Center in Bradenton, Florida, combining their pouch-making expertise with a US-based design team to develop a truly innovative and unique horizontal form-fill-seal pouching machine. Apurva Kane, Senior Vice President, Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd, said, “This will help strengthen our position in the US.”

VegaPack M-200 is designed to meet the needs of consumer packaged goods companies in the food, homecare and personal care markets. This new-generation machine balances high line speed with a small footprint and brings the flexibility of being able to process both laminated and co-extruded films with easy-to-offer repeatable no-fuss changeovers (less than 20 minutes). State-of-the-art servo technology & design deliver unmatched operational efficiency and lowest per-pack costs in the business. Its hygienic design makes it ideal for applications requiring washdown and USDA food packaging specifications.Kane added, “Almost a million dollar has been invested in making this machine, which is different from others. This machine will use 100 per cent recyclable film and not laminates, which are generally non-recyclable.”

Avani Jain



Amcor claims breakthrough green coffee packaging Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas has launched

NaturePlus Renewable, a three-ply laminate based

on renewably sourced materials, which Amcor has

produced and converted with Belgian company Beyers

Coffee. The new product launch, in association with

Beyer’s premium BénéCafe brand, will see NaturePlus

Renewable used in a coffee bag format containing

58 per cent carbon based on the ASTM D6866

method to test carbon-neutral CO2 emissions.

This is a standardised analytical test method for

determining the bio-based (carbon) content of

solid, liquid and gaseous samples using radio carbon

analysis, and has been incorporated into reporting

protocols used in the European Union (EU),

Australia and the US.

Amcor has claimed that the bag has strong

barrier properties and seal integrity, which allows

coffee to retain its freshness and aroma. Nathalie

Vanderkindere, Sustainability Product Manager,

Beyers Coffee, said, “Providing responsible

packaging means that we must meet our stakeholders’

expectations to deliver innovations that have the

potential to reduce packaging’s environmental

impact utilising our expertise as a global packaging

leader to make a positive contribution to society.”Anwesh Koley

Wisdom Adhesives forays into India Wisdom Adhesives, North

America’s top mid-sized

manufacturer of high performance,

environmentally safe industrial

adhesives, recently opened

Wisdom Adhesives India as part

of the firm’s global expansion

plan. Headquartered in Mumbai,

Wisdom Adhesives India provides

a full range of hot melt and water-based product offerings for the

packaging, converting, bookbinding and graphic arts industries in

India. Key product lines include Wisdom Adhesives North America’s

popular metalocene-based Clearbond and polyethylene-based Polytak

hot melts as well as water-based Wizbond adhesives. The Wisdom

Adhesives India team is a venture started by Advance Chemicals

under the leadership of Kunal Jhaveri, who brings years of experience

in adhesive development and adhesive market. Jeff Wisdom, CEO,

Wisdom Adhesives, says, “We have been amazed at the strong

welcome and positive response we have received from customers in

India within two months of opening Wisdom Adhesives India. Our

India team offers strong technical and marketing support, providing

us with a bolt-on platform for expansion into the rapidly growing

Indian marketplace. We look forward to providing Indian customers

with our exceptional brand of industrial adhesives.”

Annabel Dsouza

Grafica appoints RH Solutions as supplier for North America After setting up base in UAE and

Europe, Grafica Flextronica has recently

appointed US-based RH Solutions Llc

as supplier for North America. RH

Solutions will distribute and service

Grafica’s wide range of screen printing

machines, screen making set up and

UV curing machines in the US market.

Following its alliance with Grafica, RH

Solutions Llc is actively setting up major

distribution channels throughout North

America with established installations,

after-sales support, engineering and sales,

mainly derived by regional distributors.

Bhargav Mistry, MD, Grafica Flextronica,

said, “Screen printing is a versatile process

has huge demand in industrial printing,

textiles, graphics and packaging. Screen

printers in the Americas can explore

the power and secrets of screen printing

for value addition, the way we have

successfully explored in India. Hence, I

see a great potential for Grafica’s products

in the Americas.”

RH Solutions had also displayed

Grafica’s Nano series screen printing

machine and equipment at the 2011 SGIA

Printed Electronics & Membrane Switch

Symposium. Ron Hayden, Director, RH

Solutions LLC, said, “Industrial-quality

built machines and equipment are very

important as well as the support behind it

and that’s why RH Solutions has formed

a strategic alliance with Grafica which is

very well known for its excellent products,

responsive technical support and after

sales service.”

Annabel Dsouza

Sonoco’s Trident division alliances with Janoschka Sonoco’s Trident division, which provides

print tooling and global graphics

management, has entered into a strategic

alliance with Janoschka, a German-based

global supplier of pre-press solutions and

tooling, to provide global consumer products

goods companies and rotogravure printers

with the widest coverage area available in

the market.While several global consumer

product companies currently produce

graphics at a single supplier, no one supplier

has been able to supply (and support)

rotogravure print tooling to global print

suppliers. This alliance will close that gap.

Bob Carroll, General Manager,

Trident, said, “The two companies will

share technologies and communication

systems to provide global consumer

goods companies with fast, effective

and consistent management of all their

rotogravure tooling requirements.”Avani Jain

Jeff Wisdom

Ron Hayden



Alternative energy from non-recycled plastics A new study conducted by the Earth

Engineering Center (EEC) of Columbia

University and sponsored by the American

Chemistry Council has found that if all

non-recycled plastics that are currently

dumped into landfills each year in the

US were converted to energy by using

currently available technologies, they

could provide at least enough energy to

fuel 6 million cars annually.

“Plastics have a significantly higher

energy value than coal,” said, Prof Marco

J Castaldi, Earth and Environmental

Engineering Department, Columbia

University, and Associate Director, EEC.

He explained, “Capturing the energy value

of non-recycled plastics and municipal

solid waste in general, makes good sense

because it provides a good domestic form

of energy while minimising impacts on the

environment.” The study also estimated

that if all non-recycled plastics discarded in

the US annually were diverted to modern

waste-to-energy facilities, they could produce

52 million MWh of electricity.

Anwesh Koley

Indian packaging segment to reach $ 41 billion in 2015 The Indian packaging industry is

expected to reach $ 41 billion by 2015,

to become the sixth largest market

in the world, according to a study by

ICD Research. In line with the growth

in the overall industry, the packaging

machinery category is expected to record

robust growth to reach $ 2.3 billion by

2015 from its current estimated value of

$ 1 billion. Fundamental drivers indicate

strong long-term growth prospects that

are attracting foreign companies.

Despite this growth, India’s per capita

packaging consumption is estimated

to reach only $ 31.4 by 2015, which is

significantly lower than the average

of the top 14 packaging markets. Key

packaging end-user markets such as

retail, pharmaceutical and processed food

industries have grown steadily, focussing

on both domestic demand & exports.

Following the strong Gross Domestic

Product (GDP) growth over the last

two decades, a huge middle class with

high disposable income has emerged.

This has led to new patterns in lifestyle

and consumption, which is driving the

demand for packaged products. Key

growth areas for packaging-related

imports include wood pulp, specialty

paper, aluminium foil and tinplate. The

Indian market also relies on imports for

high-end packaging machinery.Anwesh Koley

Canvironment Week 2011 sees more global participation

After the global success of Canvironment Week 2010 which brought together leading can makers, trade association and different bodies to promote the sustainability of metal cans, Hindustan Tin Works (HTW) launched Canvironment Week 2011 earlier this year at Metpack and Interpack in Germany. Following are some of the activities planned for this year’s edition of Canvironment Week:

The Italian can maker ASA plans painting competitions for school children in Italy

Empac, representing the European metal packaging industry plans to donate T-shirts promoting Canvironment Week to the under privileged in Belgium in association with HTW

Brasilata in Brazil will inaugurate a metal can recycling center in Brazil during the week

HTW is planning to use art, fashion and glamour to promote sustainability of cans in India. It will also be producing a TV show on a youth oriented channel to promote canned food with celebrities. Health camps for rag pickers – the people who are the major cog in the recycling wheel of India will also be conducted.

Atit Bhatia, Canvironment Week President and Senior VP, HTW said “Canvironment week is a global attempt to spread the message about the exclusive benefits of usage of cans, every industry stake holder should celebrate this event and promote metal cans as a package.”

Annabel Dsouza

Gerresheimer plans expansion into the US market Pharmaceutical packaging firm Gerresheimer has plans for acquisitions in the US to enter the North American plastic drug packaging sector, as well as emerging markets. The company has a presence in the US pharma glass primary packaging market but is planning to expand its focus to the plastic systems business for pharma and healthcare customers in North America. Gerresheimer currently operates in the US medical plastic systems market through a technical centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hans-Jurgen Wiecha, Chief

Financial Officer, Gerresheimer, said that

the German-based company plans to

extend its market position as a successful

partner to the pharma industry both in

the western world and emerging markets

like China, Brazil and India.

Wiecha said, “There are very few

companies in the US that are genuinely

focussed on plastic packaging products

for the pharma industry. Most of them

are technology providers, ie, they have

good plastics technology for various

end-markets like the pharmaceutical,

automotive or consumer goods sectors.”

The company also plans to join hands

with companies whose pharma business

accounts for more than 50 per cent of

their total business.Anwesh Koley

Atit Bhatia



Pro Mach acquires Matrix Packaging Machinery Pro Mach Inc has recently acquired Matrix

Packaging Machinery will join its Primary

Packaging Business Unit expanding Pro

Mach’s primary packaging solutions. The

Matrix management team will remain

with Pro Mach, which provides machinery

solutions and consumables for many of the

world’s most recognized food, beverage,

and consumer goods companies.

Matrix, founded in 1988, provides

flexible packaging machinery

for companies worldwide that

require high quality, versatile pouch

and bagging solutions. Matrix

solutions include machines for

pillow, gusseted, zipper, stand-up,

and bag-in-bag packaging. Matrix’s

strength in vertical form fill seal packaging

allows Pro Mach to reach new markets

worldwide with its diverse brands of high

performance equipment and integrated

solutions. “We are excited to welcome the

Matrix team to Pro Mach. We look

forward to continuing the Matrix

tradition of excellence and serving

their outstanding customers as well

as providing their solutions to all the

customers of Pro Mach,” said Mark

Anderson, President & Chief Executive

Officer, Pro Mach.Anwesh Koley

New film laminate from Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison has

introduced Global

MDO – the latest

addition to its

innovative Machine

Direction Oriented

(MDO) film product

line. The new film

laminate bridges the

gap between the high-

performing MDO film range and PE85

film and features major productivity and

sustainability improvements, eg, significant

reduction in web breaks, up to 50 per cent less

ooze, an inherently printable film and double

the amount of labels per roll, balanced with

the on-shelf label clarity required for Home

and Personal Care (HPC) applications.

Kent Stobbart, Product Marketing

Director, Avery Dennison Label and

Packaging Materials Europe, said, “Earlier,

the thinner label material available lacked

rigidity. For conformability one had to

give up clarity. One need not make such

compromises with Global MDO.”

The company claims that the clear,

inherently printable face stock offers

high-grade printability with on-press

corona treatment and delivers stable print

registration, resulting in consistent high-

quality print work. Global MDO is ideal

for label printers and brand owners looking

for operational excellence. The exceptional

strength of the label stock, which has a 50-

micron MDO film and 23-micron polyester

liner, virtually eliminates line shutdowns due

to web breaks. Annabel Dsouza

Kabra Gloucester showcases first five-layer film plant KAGE is the

brand name

for film plants

manufactured

by Kolsite

Group, utilising

the engineering

designs and

t e c h n o l o g y

of Gloucester

Engineer ing

Co. KAGE lines are specifically engineered

to meet diverse challenges of the film plant

industry, and the first five-layer fully loaded

line is all set to be delivered to Prropyl Packs

Ltd, Kerala. KAGE plants are designed to

produce barrier film at rates and quality

levels that not only meet the markets

requirements, but also result in enhanced

operational efficiency and higher flexibility

for plastics manufacturers. The five-layer

2,200-mm film line has an installed capacity

of 4,000 tonne/year and output up to 600

kg/hr. This five-layer film plant can be used

to pack oil, and in other barrier applications;

it is also used for production of high-quality

lamination films.

Prropyl Packs will introduce the

barrier film mainly for oil packaging,

vacuum packaging and packaging that

needs enhanced shelf life. As India has

mandated edible oil to be sold in packaged

form only, barrier film packaging shall not

only meet government standards, but also

improve the shelf life of packaged oil by

protecting it against oxygen & moisture

and ensuring its cleanliness.Annabel Dsouza

Five-layer film plant

Markem-Imaje introduces printing & labelling solutions Markem-Imaje has launched

its 2200 Series, an ultra-efficient

range covering a broad choice

of interchangeable applications,

optimised operational intervention

and unparalleled label application

rates. The new 2200 Series enjoys the

advantages of a range that has already

demonstrated its reliability, efficiency

and ease of use. With thousands of units

installed in demanding environments

and its capacity to operate round the

clock, the 2200 Series has proved to be

highly reliable.

“We have evaluated the 2200 Series

in the most representative applications

and estimate that production line

stoppages will be reduced by at

least two days per year as compared

to our competitors,” claimed

Mike Kirk, Product Manager,

Markem-Imaje. He elaborated, “In

terms of sustainable development, we

have reduced the power consumption

to 135 watt at maximum throughput,

well below the market standard, and

the machine has been designed to be

95 per cent recyclable.”

The 2200 series is capable of

printing and applying labels at rates

in excess of 125 boxes per minute.

Label application is consistent due

to an optimised label path, automatic

label tension and an integrated label

pad sensor. Anwesh Koley



India Package Meet 2011 that concluded

on September 10 focussed on technological

developments in the packaging and

package printing industries. The event –

held in Gujarat by Print-Packaging.Com

(P) Ltd – attracted more than 150 visitors

at Vapi, over 250 visitors at Ahmedabad

and over 200 visitors at Rajkot.

The event comprised a half-day

conference focussed on technological

developments in packaging and package

printing and a day-long table top

exhibition showcasing products and

services from more than 30 exhibitors

at each venue. “At one level, the

meet took the packaging event to the

grassroots, where the packaging is made

and consumed and, at another level, it

served to whet the attendees’ appetite

to visit international events organised

in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad,” said

Anil Arora, President, Print-Packaging.

com Pvt Ltd.

The technical sessions at each venue

were carried out by distinguished speakers

from the industry, including KVA Naidu,

Cyklop Packaging Systems (India)

Pvt Ltd; Rakesh Shah, Windmoller &

Holscher India Pvt Ltd; Kishor Butani,

Robatech India Pvt Ltd; Mohan Pailwan,

Creed Engineers Pvt Ltd; Ignatius

Selvaraj, Pepperl + Fuchs (India) Pvt Ltd;

P V Sivaram, B&R Industrial Automation

Pvt Ltd; Lalit Jain, Siemens Ltd; Harveer

Sahni, Weldon Celloplast Ltd; Avinash

Bangale, Bosch Ltd; and Deven Mehta,

Rajoo Engineers Ltd.

“Vapi, being a small industrial cluster,

does not see many trade events organised in

this area. The speakers were cooperative in

helping us understand the technical aspects

of their presentations,” said Jatin Shah from

Shah Print & Pack Industries. The table top

exhibition at each venue showcased products

and services from the providers of machines,

materials and services to end users, package

converters and corrugated box makers.

“The event provided us with a unique

opportunity to reach our customers from

the industrial clusters of Gujarat,” said

Ignatius Selvaraj, Pepperl + Fuchs (India)

Pvt Ltd. Further, Arora commented,

“The huge response of India Package

Meet has added to our enthusiasm. The

focus now shifts to our main exhibitions

– India Converting Show in Mumbai and

India Packaging Show in New Delhi.”Vishakha Avachat-Naware

Packaging companies get a glimpse of latest technological developments in Gujarat

Ashok Shukla, President, Vapi Industries Association lighting the lamp as other dignitaries look on

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


New flatbed printer for optimum productivity on rigid substrates The latest addition to Agfa Graphic’s

Anapurna family of wide-format UV-

curable inkjet printers is a dedicated

Flatbed (FB) engine, designed to

accommodate the growing market

needs for printing on rigid substrates.

The Anapurna M2540 FB is a new

time-saving machine featuring a

revolutionary quick-change vacuum bed

technology, six colours (CMYKLcLm)

and white ink.

With a maximum print speed of

45 m2/hour, Anapurna M2540 FB

can print sizes up to 2.54 x 1.54 m,

with substrates up to 4.5-cm thick and

80 kg weight. The machine’s 11

retractable register pins simplify quick

and accurate positioning, particularly

when working on double-sided jobs.

The excellent adhesion of the UV-

curable ink and its fast & efficient

curing mean that glass, ceramics and

wood can also be printed, making it

suitable for architectural & interior

decoration as well as exterior signs,

displays and publicity.

The new printer will appeal to

not only display producers and sign-

makers but also other market sectors

driven by the need for high-quality,

durable full-colour output using UV-

curable ink technology. It is as suitable

for packaging prototypes, promotional

goods’ manufacturers as it is for

industrial specialists who need fast

throughput and the ability to work

with a vast range of rigid substrates.

Syntac T-max boosts blister pack moulding Syntac T-max from Trelleborg is a new

syntactic material designed to offer greater

control over the thermoforming mould

process used in the blister packaging

market. The Polytetrafluoroethylene

(PTFE)-impregnated material is claimed

to reduce process cycle times and enhance

finished quality through its superior slip

and release properties.

The new solution features increased

strength as compared with other epoxy

syntactic systems. It provides improved

clarity, eliminating swirl and chill marks,

as well as uniform material distribution,

low void content and easy high-speed

milling with little dust production.

Designed for use in both roll

sheet and heavy-gauge thermoforming

processes, no special tools are required

to machine Syntac T-max, and a

high service temperature of 232°C is

attainable. The material is available off

the shelf in machinable blocks, sheets

and rods.

Twist-off Natralock packaging for Berkley’s NanoFil fishing line

MeadWestvaco (MWV) Corp has re-

designed its Natralock® packaging solution

to create a new reusable package for the

new Berkley® NanoFil fishing line. A

secure and more sustainable Natralock®

packaging solution is used to create the

glare-free surfacing and standout foil

graphics for NanoFil. For the first time,

an innovative twist-off feature is added

to Natralock paperboard-based blister

packaging, creating a reusable design,

which allows the consumer to store the

product in the package. In keeping with

consumer purchasing habits and the

product’s applications, MWV’s design

team developed and introduced the new

twist-off concept to help fishermen keep

their lines organised in between uses.

Once the seal is broken on the blister, the

card twists right off for easy accessibility

and reusability.

NanoFil is the world’s first uni-

filament fishing line that pushes the limits

for minimum diameter & maximum

strength, as well as effortless casting.

Berkley® NanoFil, packaged in MWV’s

Natralock twist-off packaging, is available

in retail stores.

Thermal transfer coder by Allen Coding Allen Coding Systems has launched its

53XL thermal transfer coder. It features

a large print area up to 53 mm x

80 mm, allowing users to easily print

fixed and variable text, data & graphics,

as well as reproduce bar codes, real

time, sell-by dates, batch numbers,

prices and source codes. Also capable of

printing Julian data and 2D DataMatrix

codes, the affordable new 53XL is ideal

for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical

applications. It is available in intermittent

motion for easy integration with a wide

range of packaging equipment including

vertical & horizontal form-fill-seal

systems, primary labellers, thermoformers

and overwrapping equipment.

It offers reduced maintenance and

type changes, resulting in lower cost of

ownership. Besides a larger print area,

the 53XL provides many of the advanced

features of more expensive thermal transfer

units, but at a fraction of the cost. These

include 300 dpi print resolution, cassette

ribbon loading, 600-m ribbon capacity,

print speeds up to 400 mm per second

and a best-of-breed thermal print head.

With its standard Ethernet connection

capability, the 53XL can be accessed

using the plant-wide network to remotely

changeover, monitor and diagnose the

print operation and centralise the control

of multiple printers. The standard PR5

handset enables operators to recall images

from memory and simple editing functions

at print time. The handset’s USB port

enables easy uploading of label designs.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


New barrier system for PET bottles Tet APPE, the packaging division of

La Seda de Barcelona, has launched

a new barrier system for Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) bottles. The new

ActivSeal system is an oxygen scavenger

with a catalyst in the

bottle wall and a

hydrogen activator

in the closure, which

work in combination

to prevent oxygen

reaching the drink and

reduce vitamin C loss.

ActivSeal is based

on the HyGuard

oxygen scavenger

previously launched by

ColorMatrix. A minute

amount of the ActivSeal catalyst is present

in the container wall, while a hydrogen

activator is built into the closure. Once the

container is full and the closure applied,

there is a controlled release of hydrogen.

As oxygen enters through the

container wall, it binds with the

hydrogen on the surface of the catalyst

to form negligible amounts of odourless

and tasteless water. This prevents

oxygen from entering the container. The

advantage of the closure incorporating

barrier technology is that clarity is

maintained even in

smaller bottle sizes,

as no extra barrier

material needs to

be added to the

container wall.

ActivSeal bottles

can be used for food

contact applications

again when they are

recycled. It can match

the typical shelf life

for juices packaged

with current barriers, and offers an

extended shelf life. Another advantage of

the system is that the oxygen scavenging

process does not start until after filling

and capping, so empty bottles can be

stored for longer periods with no loss of

barrier effectiveness.

Stretch film for direct food contact Duo Plast has produced new stretch

film for securing loads in the food

industry. Duo Food Contact is

specifically developed for direct food

contact and can be used as primary

packaging for all types of food. The

stretch film corresponds to the latest

provisions of EU Regulations. It is a

blown stretch film having outstanding

technical properties such as extreme

elongation and tear strength.

As a result, the film thickness can

be reduced and significant material

savings can be realised. Excellent

adhesion properties and restraining

forces increase transport security

considerably. It offers the added value

of being used as a primary packaging.

Primary packaging used so far can be

reduced or even completely replaced.

With Duo Food Contact, every food

producer is on the safe side in terms of

hygiene and sustainability.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ashok Chaturvedi


What are the key driving factors that led to inception of UFLEX Ltd? With an objective of catering to the masses, UFLEX Ltd came

into existence in 1985. After pursuing a degree in science,

I wanted to start a new venture on my own. The mass appeal

that this industry had at the time and the guidance that

I received from industry experts led me to choose this industry.

After observing the consumer needs and demand drivers in this

industry, I invented the portion pack – a package meant for

one-time use. The first product to be packed in such portion

packs was spices. The idea behind the invention of portion

packs, which are not only utility based but also affordable, was

that instead of buying big packs for spice powders, people would

prefer smaller portions.

In 1985, the concept of flexible packaging was new to India. How did you convince yourself and others associated with the company to start a new venture for flexible packaging? I belonged to a non-business background and needed to be

firm on my decision to start this venture. Back then, although

flexible packaging was at its nascent stage, it had huge potential

to expand in future. So I was convinced of the lucrative growth

prospects of this industry. Also, the need for flexible packaging

among the masses made my decision even stronger.

“India is an emerging country

in terms of flexible packaging”

“India is an emerging country

in terms of flexible packaging”

…asserts Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, UFLEX Ltd, who has pioneered the growth of the flexible packaging industry in India. Demonstrating innovativeness and entrepreneurial skills, he applied latest international technologies to design packing material, which adapted to customers’ needs, winning markets globally. In a tête-à-tête with Vishakha Avachat-Naware, he highlights the promising future of the flexible packaging industry in India.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ashok Chaturvedi


As a first-generation entrepreneur, what challenges did you face during the company’s inception and later? Two major challenges that every business

aspirant has to face are funds and

manpower. The challenge for me at that

time was to convince people to join this

company and assure them of a good

career in this field in the future. Making

people aware of flexible packaging and

its demand in our country was a big and

challenging task. Finding appropriate

financial resources was a tough task, as

we started as a micro-scale company. We

began our venture in Noida with a small,

modest shed spanning 100 sq yard. Today,

we have come a long way, from that small

shed to having established a presence in

more than 100 countries.

To whom would you attribute your success to? I attribute my success to the product that

we invented – the portion pack. It was

received successfully in the market and

that motivated me to do a lot more in

this field. I believe that this product has

removed the discrepancy between the rich

and poor due to its cost-effectiveness.

You have been associated with this industry for the past 26 years. How would you describe the progress of flexible packaging in India and worldwide? The packaging industry is the world’s

third largest industry, the first and second

being the crude oil and Fast Moving

Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries,

respectively. The flexible packaging

industry has a growth potential of

6-8 per cent in the near future globally.

India is an emerging country in terms

of flexible packaging and expected to

grow at a faster rate of over 20 per cent

annually.

As compared to the western world

and Asian countries like China, the per

capita consumption of goods packaged

using flexible packaging is less in India.

There is a huge potential in this field,

as flexible packaging will also improve

the hygiene in our country. In order to

maintain the hygiene, it is important that

the product is packed at the same place

where it is manufactured.

India can become the largest

consumer of flexible packaging goods

in the world, if companies here start

packing the following products in this

way: sugar, wheat flour (less than 1 per

cent is currently sold in packed form),

rice, pulses, spices, tea and coffee. Among

liquid products, packaging milk in

cartons and flexible laminates will help

increase the use of flexible packaging.

Edible oils can also be packed in a

similar way.

What are the challenges faced by the flexible packaging industry, in India as well as globally? As we see a high growth potential in

the flexible packaging industry, the

only challenge is to continue updating

and improving the technology used

in it. In glass or metal packaging, the

growth potential is either stagnant

or in negative. Flexible packaging

has less weight, uses less energy, produces

less carbon dioxide and leaves smaller

carbon footprint. Also, it is convenient to

both - consumers and manufacturers.

The awareness is increasing among

consumers. A product is packaged so that

it reaches in its original and fresh form to

the consumer. If the quality is not good,

the consumer can file a lawsuit against

the manufacturer.

What are the latest developments and innovations in this industry? This industry observes new developments

every day. Flexible laminates – made

from raw materials such as Polypropylene

(PP), Biaxially Oriented PP (BOPP)

and Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) – are becoming thinner day

by day due to the latest technology

used. The thin laminates ensure

lower cost for both the manufacturers

and consumers. The preform pouch

or Three-Dimensional (3D) pouch,

which has a large amount of filling

area, is a new trend in the industry.

Today, good filling machines are available,

which make the pouches such that

maximum filling area can be achieved.

What has been the toughest business decision you have ever taken? Until the decision is converted into success,

every decision made is difficult. During

the global meltdown in the years 2007

and 2008, we had plans to expand our

company to Jammu in India and to other

countries like UAE and Egypt. People

constantly advised me to reflect on this

decision, but I was convinced that as long

as food and consumer products are being

packed, this industry will not see a fall.

What are your future expansion plans? We are currently present in over 100

countries and plan to further spread in

countries where there is a market for

flexible packaging. Two of our plants are

under construction in the US and Poland.

The Poland plant, located in Poznan, will

produce high-quality polyester packaging

films and is expected to start operations in

May 2012. The plant in the US, located in

Kentucky, is expected to begin operations

in December 2012. We also plan to start

manufacturing plants in other countries

for manufacture of high-grade packaging

Polyethylene (PE) and BOPP films in the

near future.

With the ` 15,000 crore domestic

packaging industry growing at

15-18 per cent annually, we are eyeing

a $ 1-billion turnover by the financial

year 2013. This will make UFLEX

a preferred supplier of packaging

materials in India and globally.

UFLEX Ltd has become synonymous

with the flexible packaging industry

in the country, with a revenue of

$ 750 million and gross capital investment

of $ 700 million worldwide.

Your message to aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs My message to all aspiring entrepreneurs

would be to enjoy work like they

enjoy holidays. One must be passionate

about the work and not consider it

as a burden.

Email: [email protected]

Ashok Chaturvedi

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Automation in PackagingAutomation in packaging

Flexible futuristic solutions .................................................................................. 28

Automation index

Boosting the bottom line...................................................................................... 34

Small assembly robots

Reducing downtime, enhancing precision ........................................................... 36


SPECIAL FOCUS


Automation in packaging

is a growing trend as it

ensures better productivity

and efficiency through a

combination of speed and accuracy. Over

the past few years, packaging technology

has undergone a remarkable change, due

to the rising awareness of the Indian

consumer. The modern Indian consumer

looks forward to buying quality products

that are attractively packed, and yet are

hygienic and safe.

Automation advantage The entire packaging industry, inclusive

of pharmaceutical, food & beverages and

confectionary packaging, has witnessed

the benefits of automation. Automation

has influenced packaging processes, in

terms of high rate of packaging (line

speed), accurate filling, perfect sealing,

flexibility in product selection, quality

of packaging, etc. “With the advent of

ultra-modern automation technology,

the packaging process is now completely

integrated with manufacturing process

at the end of the line. Today’s packaging

machines are safe as well as offer hygienic

conditions for packaging,” asserts Sunil

Mehta, General Manager - Technical,

Messung Systems Pvt Ltd, and Assistant

General Manager, Automotive Business

Unit, Messung Group of Companies.

Winds of change are flowing in the

packaging machine industry. Driven by

end customers, the packaging machinery

Original Equipment Manufacturers

(OEMs) are being driven to bring in

innovative technology in the machines

they intend to supply in the market.

Manufacturing efficiency and flexibility

are the buzzwords in the market today.

Decreased product lifecycle and rising

costs are driving manufacturers to push

OEMs to deliver competitive machines

while meeting efficiency and flexibility

requirements. “While globalisation has

created new opportunities for OEMs

outside their home markets, it has

increased competition for OEMs from

suppliers across the world, necessitating

faster response to manufacturers’ machine

requirements with appropriate product

offerings for their survival,” says Khalil

Nathani, General Manager - OEM,

Rockwell Automation India Pvt Ltd.

Meeting manufacturers’ demandsThe packaging machine manufacturers

see re-use of technology modules in

the machine application together with

standards adoption or compliance,

proliferation of development and software

tools, ready availability of training and

access to knowledge & skills as major

factors that influence design and/or

development and adoption of technology.

“Off-the-shelf products, modular machine

design concepts and reusable engineering

content should help reduce costs involved

in machine development continuum,”

states Nathani.

Manufacturers are looking for

machines that are information-enabled

to keep a tab on their manufacturing

facilities in order to help them realise

higher efficiency from their set-ups as they

continuously upgrade their manufacturing

line layouts. This necessitates OEMs to

deploy technology that is future proof

and meets the performance requirements

The tech-savvy and gadget-friendly consumers demand quality products that are attractively packed, hygienic & safe. As growth of the packaging industry is directly proportional to consumer demands, the stiff competition in the market necessitates manufacturers to adopt fast, efficient yet cost-effective packaging processes. Vishakha Avachat-Naware explores the scope of automation technology in the Indian packaging scenario.

Flexible futuristic solutions

SPECIAL FOCUS: Automation in packaging

Courtesy: Baumuller India


for their machines and gain competitive

advantage for their machines. As the

manufacturing sector witnesses changes

in its demographics, OEMs need

the capability to extend support at

manufacturing locations across the globe

while meeting regional compliances at the

end-user location.

The rising costs of energy & raw

materials and increased awareness towards

social and environmental responsibility

by manufacturers are driving OEMs to

optimise resource management, ie, reduce

waste, carbon footprint & costs and

consider machine & operator safety in their

machines. Thus, automation enables the

capability of packaging machine OEMs

to meet the demands of manufacturers by

deploying a control system that brings in

flexibility, delivers productivity and meets

regulatory compliances.

Potential in Indian scenarioWith regard to the potential of

automation in the Indian packaging

industry, Mehta says, “The packaging

market is primarily driven by growth of

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

companies, which are witnessing a

double-digit growth (~15 per cent year

on year). Further, there is an ever-growing

need to automate packaging process, as

this will lead to cost-effectively manage

each packaging unit, automate manual

processes and increase the level of

automation of semi-automated processes.

It also means re-evaluating current

automation solutions in light of new,

faster and more economical automation

technology.” Hence, the advent of fast

and more accurate Variable Frequency

Drives (VFDs) and Servo Drives

(Servos), feature packed Programmable

Logic Controllers (PLCs) with single-

axis to multiple-axis control capacity

and integration with vision systems and

high-speed sensors is being observed.

Technology advancements“At Rockwell Automation, we understand

the needs of OEMs and bring together

three fundamental elements of machine

automation, ie, technology, resources

and people. Integrated architecture,

a multidiscipline control platform

that is a scalable, information-enabled

product portfolio, and meets regulatory

compliances. These are standard off-the-

shelf offerings, which is a future proof

technology delivering OEMs’ capability

to meet the demands of manufacturers,”

says Nathani.

Resources that facilitate granularity

in their offerings and tool sets accelerate

the design, development & delivery

of engineering solutions that include

Mechatronic Design Tools facilitating

reliable equipment with optimal sizing of

power elements, software engineering tools

with consistent programming framework

and reusable codes library, templates

for Manufacturing Executions System

(MES) integration & Overall Equipment

Effectiveness (OEE) matrix availability

and diagnostics that is proactive and

preventive, thus increasing lifecycle of

the equipment. Technical consultants,

who are machine domain experts, work

with OEMs with set-ups to enhance

the competency of OEM engineers and

establish proof of concepts.

On similar lines, Mehta informs

about the automation products of his

company. “Messung, as a pioneer in

industrial automation and the first

indigenous PLC manufacturer in India,

has been a dominant player in the field

of automation solutions for packaging

industry since 1981.” Messung has always

taken a lead to provide innovative, cost-

effective and cutting-edge solutions for

packaging. For example, solutions like 6-

axis to 12-axis blister packing machines

or single-axis form-fill-seal machines

have been customised to application

needs, optimised in performance and

economical in nature.

In a nutshell The result of employing good automation

technology is less manual intervention,

reduced wastage of raw material,

increased speed of production, flexible

product change and increased uptime,

safety & energy efficiency.


Sunil Mehta General Manager - Technical, Messung Systems Pvt Ltd, and Assistant General Manager, Automotive Business Unit, Messung Group of Companies

With the advent of ultra-modern automation technology, the packaging process is now completely integrated with manufacturing process at the end of the line.

Khalil NathaniGeneral Manager - OEM, Rockwell Automation India Pvt Ltd

Off-the-shelf products, modular machine design concepts and reusable engineering content should help reduce costs involved in machine development continuum.

Automation in packaging

SPECIAL FOCUS: Automation index


Manufacturers have always

faced the challenge of

constantly finding new

ways to reduce the cost

of their packaging processes. In today’s

globally connected world, however, the

game is tougher and the stakes are much

higher. To meet the new challenge of

sharply increased global competition,

manufacturers are now being forced

to cut costs more drastically than

ever before.

The shift to automationBy automating manual processes and

increasing the level of automation of semi-

automated processes, packaging convertors

are gaining a competitive edge in the market.

Packaging has traditionally been the realm

of fixed automation, often supplemented

by manual labour to carry out machine

tending and other intermediate process

steps. For some continuous, high-speed,

high-volume processes, fixed automation

remains the best solution. Increasingly,

however, manufacturers are turning to the

use of industrial robots, which offer several

advantages over fixed automation.

Farook Merchant, Chairman &

Managing Director, Messung Group of

Companies, says, “In the Indian automation

scenario, the packaging industry is playing

a pivotal role. With regard to stringent

safety & hygiene standards, particularly in

the food and pharma packaging sectors,

demand for latest automation solutions is

on the rise. Automation is the future of the

packaging industry in terms of consistency

and quality control.” The requirements

for packaging machines are just as diverse

as the properties, formats and materials

of the products to be packaged, apart

from hygiene & freshness (especially in

packaging of food), aesthetics, presentation,

design and logistics of goods, all of which

play a crucial role. Packaging design is

subject to ever-changing fashion trends, so

packaging machines must also be highly

flexible. In addition to demand for small

production lots and higher production

speed, traceability and complete electronic

process documentation & validation must

be ensured.

Packaging, palletising, depalletising

and order picking are logistical tasks

characteristics of the packaging industry.

These could previously be performed only

by employing huge manpower. Today,

automation technology is being inducted

in manufacturing plants at a faster speed

and more flexibly than ever before. Unlike

dedicated machines and systems that are

tailored for a specific product, automatic

intelligent packaging lines can be adapted

to changing products types. Due to rapidly

As developing economies result in new consumer markets, new sources of low-cost labour and increased manufacturing competition, the pressure on packaging convertors to increase their level of automation will most likely continue to grow as well. Annabel Dsouza analyses the key trends and innovations making headway in the world of packaging automation.

Boosting thebottom line

Courtesy: Marchesini Group


changing product variants, hard automation

is no longer a cost-effective solution.

Process optimisation and controlComputer-aided design is making headway

into packaging processes. Most companies

are turning to designing solutions before

finally adding new assembly lines. With

increasing use of technology, companies

are working on simulation techniques

before the actual process, to test physical

parameters, reduce iterations and cycle

times. EtherCAT-based control technology

is considered as an ideal solution for

automation of the entire process chain

for individual packaging machines and

complete packaging lines. For the packaging

machine, there are high-performance

automation systems with motherboards,

especially designed for industrial

applications, compact embedded controls,

a wide range of electronic input/output

terminals, versatile servo drive technology,

cost-effective stepper motor technology,

the high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus &

motion control software and control panels

as operating display units. With regard to

computing power, complexity and cost, a

scalable control solution can be created for

any packaging machine from the integrated

modular product range.

More functions like motion control,

condition monitoring, robotics, etc are

moving over into the software and controlled

by an interactive control system, making

the control architecture lean. In addition,

hardware is becoming increasingly compact,

thus decreasing space requirements in the

control cabinet. However, automation control

offers even more advantages; eg, integration

of condition monitoring in the controller

improves diagnostic options and simplifies

error handling, which results in optimised

machine efficiency. At the press of a button,

the set-up controller can access the complete

packaging line and simultaneously monitor

the procedure. Jitendra Devlia, Managing

Director, Engel Machinery India Pvt Ltd,

says, “In the simple view, the sequence of

operations on a packaging line is displayed

in the form of a circle. Individual actions

are visualised graphically in their temporal

sequence, creating a clear and simple view of

the automatic operations. Furthermore, the

operator can control the several processes at

the same time.”

Computer-based controlThe universality and openness of computer-

based control technology, in terms of both

hardware and software interfaces, help

machine manufacturers to adapt their

systems to diverse and ever-changing

requirements without high implementation

costs. EtherCAT integrates Programmable

Logic Controller (PLC) and motion control

functions and controls the individual

process steps of the packaging machines

with high performance. A wide range of

software modules for different packaging

tasks such as cam plates, synchronisation

and interpolating movement of several

axes help manufacturers reduce downtime

and enhance productivity.

Future focus The demand for automation in packaging

in India is not comparable with that in

Japan, the US or European countries,

as they adopt an extremely high level

of automation in their processes. This

demand in India is rising, but Indian

companies need to first streamline their

processes and then move to a higher level

of automation. Clear command structures,

a readily comprehensible program design

and extensive help functions make today’s

robots easier to program.

Another cost-saving measure is using

integrated motors and drives. Devlia

concludes, “In keeping with rigorous

cost-to-quality margins of packaging

machinery, today’s packaging automation

industry is witnessing a trend for highly

integrated production cells, supplied as

single source, turn-key systems.”


Farook MerchantChairman & Managing Director, Messung Group of Companies

With regard to stringent safety & hygiene standards, particularly in the food and pharma packaging sectors, demand for latest automation solutions is on the rise.

Jitendra DevliaManaging Director, Engel Machinery India Pvt Ltd

In keeping with rigorous cost-to-quality margins of packaging machinery, today’s packaging automation industry is witnessing a trend for highly integrated production cells, supplied as single source, turn-key systems.

Automation index

Courtesy: Motion Control Robotics

SPECIAL FOCUS: Smal l assembly robots


Throughout most of the

20th century, propelled by

the dynamic growth of the

consumer society, packaging

has greatly benefited from dedicated,

fixed-automation machines, which

offered previously unachievable scales

of economy. Yet, fixed automation has

its drawbacks, as each machine has to

be specially built to handle a specific

product. Furthermore, changing a

product’s shape or size means buying

expensive new tooling, or even a whole

new machine.

This has other limitations, such

as high maintenance & service costs,

bulky size and open mechanical designs,

which present a danger of injury to

employees. Also, the high cost of fixed

automation limits its use mainly to

high-volume operations with few or no

product changes.

Until recently, the advantages

of fixed automation outweighed

the disadvantages. Manufacturers

had a solution that worked, and without

the fierce new competition f rom

off shore manufactur ing that

globalisation would bring, there was

no compelling reason to do anything

differently. Today, however, the situation

has dramatically changed. To stay in

business, manufacturers must find new,

less costly and more flexible alternatives

to fixed automation.

The solution: Small assembly robotsA class

of robot

arms often

referred to

as small assembly robots provides

just such an alternative. Despite their

name, small assembly robots can carry

out a wider variety of tasks than just

assembly. These include various

material-handling and other

functions involved in upstream

packaging processes, eg, pick

& place, loading & unloading,

package forming, product

insertion, etc, as well as secondary

operations such as labelling, testing

and inspection. In terms of size, small

assembly robots have a payload capacity

up to 20 kg (44 pound) and reach up to

1,300 mm (51 inch).

Four-axis SCARA versus 6-axis articulated robotsAssembly robots are of two basic

types: four-axis Selective Compliance

Articulated Robot Arm (SCARA)

robots and six-axis articulated robots.

A SCARA’s arm segments, or links,

are compliant, ie, they can move freely,

but only in a single geometrical plane.

The first two links of a SCARA swivel Courtesy: Denso Robotics

Reducingdowntime,

enhancingprecision

Packaging manufacturers often face the challenge of reducing production costs. Although traditional, fixed-automation solutions are in use, rising competition has forced a majority of packaging manufacturers to employ small assembly robots. Here, we find the reasons for the success of these more flexible alternatives in the manufacturing world.


left and right in the horizontal plane.

The third link consists of a metal rod

called a quill, which holds the robot’s

end effector, such as a gripper. The quill

moves up and down in the vertical plane

and rotates around its vertical axis, but

cannot tilt at an angle.

This unique design gives four-axis

SCARA robots a high degree of rigidity,

which allows them to move fast and

with high repeatability. In packaging

applications, four-axis SCARA robots

excel at high-speed pick & place and

other material-handling tasks.

Six-axis articulated robots have two

additional joints than four-axis SCARA

robots, and hence more freedom of

movement. The first link swivels in the

horizontal plane like a SCARA, while

the second two links move in the vertical

plane. Also, six-axis articulated robots

have a forearm and two wrist joints,

which help them perform the same types

of movements that a human forearm

and wrist can do. The additional joints

of six-axis articulated robots mean that

they can pick up a part no matter how it

is oriented off the horizontal plane, and

insert it into a package that may require

a special angle of approach. They can

perform many other operations that

might otherwise call for the dexterity of

a human operator.

Advantages in packaging operationsThe most important benefit of small

assembly robots in packaging operations

is their lower cost. Hence, robots have a

lower initial cost – and thus a quicker

Return On Investment (ROI) – their

high degree of flexibility, small size

and low maintenance requirements

give them a lower overall cost. Both

fixed automation and robots can carry

out packaging tasks more efficiently,

consistently and cost-effectively than

manual labour. Robots have the added

advantage of being able to fill in

automation gaps – manually performed

tasks that may still exist in an otherwise

automated line – usually because a

fixed-automation solution would be

expensive.

Unlike fixed automation, which

must be specially designed for a

particular process, robots are modular,

off-the-shelf automation systems that

can be adapted to a process with relative

ease, greatly reducing the need for costly

design engineering. Also, robot workcells

have a smaller footprint than fixed

automation machines. When necessary,

a robot can be moved to an entirely

different process and repurposed, thus

reducing equipment investment.

Robots do not require expensive

new tooling when the product changes.

Often, a relatively simple modification of

the software program and, if necessary,

a different end effector are needed.

This can be particularly beneficial to

manufacturers and contract packagers

with small lot sizes requiring frequent,

fast changeovers.

W hen equipped with a

multifunctional gripper or automatic

tool exchanger, a single robot

can perform more than one function,

such as loading & unloading a product,

presenting the product for inspection

& labelling and then inserting

it into a packaging container.

It can also handle multiple product

sizes and shapes, all on the fly, without

interrupting production. Vision systems

and other options such as conveyor

tracking can be easily installed,

extending the robot ’s capabilities

still further.

Another important advantage of

robots is that their internal mechanisms

are sealed inside protective coverings.

This gives them lower maintenance

requirements than fixed automation

machines, whose motors and mechanical

parts are usually left open and can get

damaged from dirt & debris.

Offering big gains Small assembly robots save workers

f rom tedious assembly line jobs,

lower maintenance and help increase

production, which is faster, more

efficient and precise and provide

cost savings. Courtesy: Denso Robotics

10 things to look for when choosing a robot

1. Experience and reputation of manufacturer: Manufacturer must be an established industry leader whose robots have stood the test of time.

2. Documented MTBF: Robots are often required to operate 2-3 shifts per day, every day of the year so they must be reliable. Manufacturers can furnish documentation of the robots’ Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

3. High maximum allowable moment of inertia: The higher the maximum allowable moment of inertia, the more easily the robot can lift and move a given size of payload, putting less strain on its motors and resulting in a longer working life.

4. Continuous-duty cycle time: When comparing robot cycle times, ask if the figures given are for continuous duty or only shorter bursts of an hour or less. If the latter, the robot will have to operate at a slower speed in normal operation.

5. Compact, efficient robot design: A compact robot design with small footprint makes integration easier and saves valuable factory floor space. Designs with concealed air and electrical lines keep the lines from interfering with other equipment, and protecting them from wear & damage, reduce overall costs.

6. Robot controller features: Small size & weight; fast processing speed; modular expandability, to accommodate additional peripheral equipment without having to purchase a new controller; ease of integration with a vision system, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or other devices; and ease of servicing.

7. Affordable offline programming software: The offline programming software being offered must not include unnecessarily expensive, advanced features.

8. Low energy consumption: Efficiently designed, lightweight robot arms require less power, so their motors draw less electrical current. This can result in significant long-term cost-savings.

9. Safety codes: To protect employees and limit the company’s liability, verify that the robot meets or exceeds all current safety codes.

10. Short training: Unnecessarily long training can result in excessive unproductive employee time and travel costs.

Source: Denso Robotics

Smal l assembly robots

The food and beverage industry

in India has blossomed from

an unorganised sector to an

economic powerhouse, which

has been led by significant national

and international participation. This

development has resulted in an increase

in demand for beverage packaging. As

a market leader in the food & beverage

packaging industry, KHS Machinery Pvt

Ltd can provide the right platform to

enter this burgeoning industry, which is

expected to grow at 34.3 per cent to reach

$ 226.4 billion by 2012.

Yatindra R Sharma, Managing

Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says,

“There is a huge demand for packaging

in the beverage sector. Sectors like soft

drinks, juices, etc, are growing in volumes

year after year. This is a positive sign for

this industry.” KHS is a global leader and

solution provider of the first choice in

the packaging industry, catering to mainly

beverage and food applications with

a focus on complete turnkey solutions.

Headquartered in Germany, the company

has manufacturing facilities across the

globe, with several plants in Germany, the

US, Brazil, Mexico, China and India.

Cutting-edge infrastructureKHS started its operation in India to

cater to the needs of Indian as well as

neighbouring markets. Eike-Sebastian

Hagen, Executive Vice President -

Operations, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd,

says, “This step has brought us closer to

our customers and saved the shipping

cost, taxes and time.”

Previously, the company had a facility

in Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development

Corporation (GIDC) in Ahmedabad,

but with rising business demands,

the facility was shifted to the present

location in 2007. The present state-

of-the-art manufacturing facility with

a production space of 25,000 sq m is

built over a sprawling landscape of

110,000 sq m, complete with a modern

technology centre to cater to all training

needs of the esteemed customers and

other stakeholders.

The facility has three main production

halls and a material storage area right in

front of these halls to reduce time &

energy required to get the materials from

faraway places. It also has a packaging

unit, a spare part shop, paint shop with

two cabins for small & big items, blasting

area and a quality assurance department.

Unique shop-floor practicesThe production halls have a well organised

system of working. “All production floors

are divided into five zones indicated by

proper floor markings. One employee is

assigned to each zone. Thus, in case of any

difficulty, we contact the zone incharge to

resolve the problem,” notes Hagen.

under one roofComplete solutions

Photo: Vijaykumar Soneji


Complete solutionsFACILIT Y VISIT: KHS Machiner y Pvt Ltd

Massive influx of consumers into the urban food market has resulted in a swift and sustained increase in beverage processing and packaging operations. Moreover, the industry in India has witnessed a significant international participation, leading this growth to a higher level. Among such companies is KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, a market leader in this segment. Avani Jain tracks the company’s journey so far and the milestones it has achieved.


Offering complete solutionsThe company provides full-line packaging

solution to customers. Hagen details, “The

complete packaging solution provided for

glass line where returnable glass bottles

are packed in returnable crates include

the following: depalletiser, crate conveyor,

crate washer, unpacker, bottle conveyor,

bottle washer for cleaning the bottles, filler

with cleaning system, pasteuriser, labeller,

packer and palletiser. All these enable

gentle handling, accurate & fast stacking

of finished goods.”

The company also provides packaging

solution for Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) bottles, eg, blow moulder, filler &

capper, bottle conveyor, labeller, shrink

packer, pack conveyor, palletiser and pallet

conveyor. “We also manufacture carton,

erector, carton packer for unfolding

the carton and carton sealer. There is a

difference between packaging solution

for PET and glass bottles. In case of

packaging solution for PET, everything

else is manufactured in India, but the blow

moulder comes from the parent company

in Germany,” notes Hagen.

Quality assurance The company is quality conscious and has

taken various steps to check the quality

at every level. Hagen notes, “We often

visit our vendors and train them to ensure

that they deliver good quality. After the

products reach the factory, they are tested

first so that only good products reach our

production floor. The quality assurance

department checks the quality at every level

till the machine is made. After all internal

tests, we invite the customer to check the

machine. The machine is dispatched only

after the customer accepts it.

Research & developmentThe company is constantly involved

in research. “We will soon be entering

the milk and aseptic juices market

with the help of our German partners,

where we will design low-capacity

& highly efficient aseptic plants.

The second area of innovation will

be the flexible packaging space,”

informs Sharma.

Although the company is mainly

involved in assembling activities as

per the design given by the parent

company, it has the freedom to do some

engineering work keeping in mind the

requirements in India. “We receive most

of the designs from Germany, few from

our partners in Brazil and the pouching

technology comes from Florida. Hence,

we are majorly involved in assembling

of machines. Most parts come from

local markets or Germany. In case of

special demands from Indian customers,

we are allowed to make few changes to

adapt to local needs,” notes Hagen.

Employee developmentWith a workforce strength of over

300 employees, the company has taken

every possible step for their development.

Hagen says, “The company organises

workshops for employees where

they are encouraged to think of new

ideas through which they can further

improve, save time and money.

These ideas are collected & implemented

and, the employee who gives the best

idea or solution is rewarded.”

Major achievementsThe company has grown tremendously

well over the years. Sharma notes,

“Our achievements include setting

up of a global level facility. Not many

companies take the initiative to start

as a 100 per cent outsourcing model,

but we have done it and have been

successful too.”

Future focusThe major focus of the company

is on the local market followed

by international markets. Sharma

concludes, “We are looking forward

to sell KHS technology in wider

markets. In future, the beverage

industry will go for bigger capacities,

with a focus on energy efficiency and

carbon footprint reduction. Accordingly,

we will have to adjust technology

solutions.”


Yatindra R SharmaManaging Director

In future, the beverage industry will go for bigger capacities, with a focus on energy effi ciency and carbon footprint reduction. Accordingly, we will have to adjust technology solutions.

KHS Machiner y Pvt Ltd

The paint shop Labeller for putting labels on bottles Production hallPhoto: Vijaykumar Soneji


Pharmaceutical PackagingPharmaceutical packaging

Delivering smart solutions ...................................................................................... 44

R&D in pharma packaging

Cutting-edge solutions for drug safety .................................................................. 48

In-line quality control

For a true zero-fault packaging ...............................................................................52

Modern format retailing

Enhancing product visibility ...................................................................................54

SWOT analysis of screen printing

Innovating for superior image quality .....................................................................58


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Pharmaceut ical packaging


The Indian pharmaceutical

packaging business is

evolving into a specialised

industry. This is supported

by an increasing confidence of

developed countries in domestic

pharmaceutical companies. Moving

away from mainly focussing on generic

products, pharmaceutical companies do

not emphasise much on the quality and

consistency of the primary packaging

material as well as product branding.

This has led to the pharma packaging

industry evolving into a specialised

sector.

With advancements in technologies,

the type and form of pharmaceutical

packaging are also changing at a rapid

pace. Drug packagers are working

to reduce cost of packaging and,

consequently, the industry is also

expanding.

Pharma versus non-pharma packagingGenerally, there is no distinction among

packaging industries about whether

they belong exclusively to pharma

packaging or other industries. However,

many packaging industries maintain

their exclusivity, contributing towards

the pharma sector. Currently, logistics

companies in India and worldwide have

specialised chambers and temperature-

controlled divisions for transporting

pharmaceutical cargo, which is of high

importance in terms of quality and

timeliness.

AVPS Chakravarthi, Managing

Director, Ecobliss India Pvt Ltd, says,

“The segmentation can be individual

or a combination of two or more in

segments like blister packs, vials, tubes,

caps & closures, blow-fill seals, bottles

for suspensions, tubes, blow-moulded

containers, thermoforming blisters,

bulk drug containers apart f rom

regular printed boxes, labels, flexible

laminates, etc.” Although most of the

above segments cater to non-pharma

industries like Fast Moving Consumer

Goods (FMCG), electrical/electronics,

etc, the packaging industries supplying

to pharma industries maintain their

uniqueness because of the high

standards they need to adhere to.

Areas to work onWhile the Indian pharma industry is

highly advanced, with the highest number

of US Food and Drug Administration

(USFDA)-approved plants outside the

US, it has yet to embrace the pressure-

sensitive technology like most other

countries. More than 60 per cent of

the labelling in India is still wet glue

With the Indian pharmaceutical industry witnessing a steady growth, thanks to efforts of Indian pharma companies, India has become the preferred destination for pharma investments. Anwesh Koley analyses how Indian companies are working towards delivering the best packaging solutions to their end-consumers.

Courtesy: Helvoet Pharma


– the conventional form of labelling.

Innovations are happening more rapidly

in the self-adhesive and pressure-

sensitive label technology, which have

been adopted by most other industries

like healthcare, personal care, durables

industry, automobiles, etc.

The pharma industry is not far

behind today. The need for advanced

labelling requirements with respect

to regulations, applications and

functionability are increasing with

each passing day and major players in

the packaging and labelling industry

are able to address these needs with

products like low migration labels,

hanging labels, booklet labels, blood

bag labels, syringe labels, etc.

Dr A K Sinha, Vice President-

Formulation, Morepen Laboratories

Ltd, says, “A step in this direction is

through the barcoding industry. The

barcoding industry received a fillip

with the onset of the retail evolution in

India and is gaining ground across all

formats of sale and a cross section of

industries. As traceability increasingly

becomes the need of the hour, the new

track-&-trace and Two-Dimensional

(2D) coding will bring in the next level

of security for tertiary, secondary &

primary packs, giving companies and

government traceability of products,

which will ensure patient safety. Also,

government regulations on track &

trace have given the barcoding industry

an excellent growth opportunity.”

Witnessing improvement While there has been a tremendous

improvement in developing new drugs

and new molecules, the packaging

industry in India is still to catch up with

the pace of innovations that happened

in products that the packages need to

contain. However, off late, there have

been significant initiatives in packaging

as well.

“Most countries have minimised the

use of heavy drums, which contribute

to massive transport costs when

shipped empty to the manufacturing

facility. Polypropylene collapsible bags,

with corrugated board lining, have

been extensively used outside India for

carrying bulk drugs or intermediates.

This trend is slowly being adopted

in India as well,” adds Chakravarthi.

Similarly, packaging supplied to

formulation industries has seen a

dramatic development in the recent past

to catch up with global requirements.

Smart packaging using Radio-Frequency

Identification (RFID) technologies is

set to grow in the coming years with

demand from the user industry.

Driven by an increasing demand

for quality, innovations in pharma

packaging have also been pushed in

the same direction. Manufacturers

of pharma packaging have started to

invest in more modern machinery in

order to maximise outputs and reach a

higher quality level. This trend is also

supported by pharma companies that

export their products to other countries

and regions as well as upcoming biotech

companies. For these companies, stable

supply and a high product quality are

key success factors as far as packaging

is concerned. This also has an impact on

the producers of the raw materials and

glass tubing, which is used by converter

companies to produce pharmaceutical

containers.

Ensuring highest drug qualityPharma packaging products represent

the starting point of the value chain. The

quality of the packaging product affects

all subsequent steps within the process

and its steady supply is a prerequisite to

make medical products available when

required. In a time when countries

across the globe are investing heavily

in their pharmaceutical industries to

ensure consumer satisfaction, India has

also shown improvement in terms of

quality. However, there remain areas

where India needs to gear up and

adopt more advanced labelling and

barcoding methods in order to counter

the manufacture of spurious drugs

and ensure stringent quality practiced

worldwide.


AVPS ChakravarthiManaging Director, Ecobliss India Pvt Ltd

Polypropylene collapsible bags, with corrugated board lining, have been extensively used outside India for carrying bulk drugs or intermediates. This trend is slowly being adopted in India as well.

Dr A K SinhaVice President-Formulation, Morepen Laboratories Ltd

As traceability becomes the need of the hour, the new track-&-trace and 2D coding will bring in the next level of security for tertiary, secondary & primary packs, thus giving companies and government traceability of products, which will ensure patient safety.

Pharmaceut ical packaging


Constant efforts by the global

pharma industry to improvise

in terms of quality and

higher productivity have

made Research & Development (R&D)

an important step for the Indian pharma

industry. Sundeep Prabhu, Assistant Vice

President-Sales & Marketing, Schott

Glass India Pvt Ltd, says, “Our R&D

initiatives are focussed on improving the

quality of our glass tubing products. This

includes aspects like dimensional quality

& tight tolerances and high cosmetic

quality. Our approach is to assure the

quality of our products at each step. R&D

efforts examine the entire process from

glass composition and processing to final

packaging for shipment.”

R&D in pharmaPackaging needs of pharma companies

are evolving continuously, and this has

prompted packaging providers to devise

innovative methods to ensure higher

packaging safety & product efficiency.

“To ensure best cosmetic quality, we have

introduced a non-stop optoelectronic

monitoring process so that the glass

tubing supplied to our customers has no

design flaws. We are also optimising the

packaging of our products. A scratch-

resistant coating of the tubing and other

sturdy packaging products ensure high

cosmetic quality of our glass tubing during

shipment,” adds Prabhu.

Besides ensuring design quality and

innovation, companies need to focus on

dimensional accuracy to enable converters

supply the pharma industry with packaging

solutions that offer excellent performance

on high-speed lines by ensuring low

breakage risk and constant filling levels.

Prabhu says, “Through scientific services

that we offer, customers can benefit from

our experience in glass production. With

our individual consulting services, we cover

fields such as process evaluation & fault

analysis and offer advice on specifications

& regulations.”

Ashish Moghe, Market Manager-

Pharma, Avery Dennison (India) Pvt Ltd,

says, “The labels industry has also started

evolving with this movement of pharma

industry, though slower than expected.

With constant R&D being undertaken

in this sector, the cut & stack labelling

is slowly fading away. As regulatory laws

become stringent, awareness is increasing of

pressure-sensitive technology, adaptability

to global packaging trends and requirement

for high productivity, speed, accuracy &

appearance.”

Currently, companies in the pharma

packaging space have to deal with high quality

requirements form pharma companies as

well as ensure cost-effectiveness through

Cutting-edge solutions for drug safety

Courtesy: Nelipak

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK : R&D in pharma packaging

As regulatory requirements become more stringent, the Indian packaging industry is preparing aggressively to enter the global pharma sector and compete with international players. Anwesh Koley highlights the R&D initiatives undertaken by pharma packaging companies to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.

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economies in production. Some specific

areas of development have been focussed

on, such as better patient safety through

low migratory packaging, higher adherence

to medical standards through booklet labels,

higher functionality of packaging materials

through hanger labels and anti-counterfeit

and tamper evidence through luminescent

labels, Infrared (IR) tags, etc.

Challenges on the way The pharma packaging space has several

limitations, which make it difficult

to move away from the conventional

methods. “The key challenge we are faced

with is educating our partners along the

entire value chain about processing of

glass with all its facets. This includes

special topics like drug-container

interaction, adsorption, chemical

resistance, stability of packaging and

freeze-drying (lyophilisation) of certain

pharmaceutical agents,” says Prabhu.

Moghe elaborates, “In India,

historically, the medium for decoration

and labelling has been wet glue, so bulk

of the market still includes wet glue.

The technology has its limitations in

terms of of speed, efficiency, tracking,

traceability and hygiene. Also, the

awareness of the importance of and the

technology behind Pressure-Sensitive

(PS) labels is limited, creating an urgent

need for educating the end-users.”

Most companies have undertaken

various initiatives to educate consumers

as well as prospective packaging

companies. “Launched in India in 2010,

our FIOLAX® Academy programme

serves as a complete technical and

scientific customer advisory service to

our partners in the pharma industry,”

informs Prabhu. Another challenge is

the awareness & application of these

technologies among printers, but

large companies are taking the lead in

educating the printers and end-users

about new trends and technologies.

The Government has taken the

initiative to move towards track and

trace solutions. This will give way to

advanced platforms such as PS labels in

the near future.

Where does India stand?India is one of the key and emerging

markets identified as a growth country

among the BRIC countries (Brazil,

Russia, India and China). The biggest

opportunity for Indian companies

arises from patent expiries estimated at

$ 80 billion in revenue in the next two years.

Moghe asserts, “With the ultra-modern

manufacturing infrastructure entering at

a fast pace in pharma companies, expert

human resources, wide range of products

across all therapies, investments in R&D

and growing recognition of quality in

international markets, the Indian pharma

industry is all set to catapult into the

global pharma space.”

Adding to this is the expanding

domestic market with a huge population

and more aware citizens, higher reach and

wide availability of medicines, increasing

medical insurance and growth of chronic

diseases. With increased presence of

global multinational companies in the

country, the demand for high-quality

and convenience-based products will also

increase. “The Indian pharma packaging

market is roughly divided into 75 per cent

of rigid packaging and 25 per cent flexible.

Future growth in the flexible industry will

be higher as more and more manufacturers

are moving in this direction,” says Prabhu.

In developed countries, the percentage

of flexible packaging is much higher.

The packaging business is an emerging

industry in India and will grow in terms

of quality, innovation and consistency of

the product due to the global exposure.

Great expectationsGlobally, the pharmaceutical packaging

market is expected to grow by an average

of 6.9 per cent each year to reach a

total volume of $ 69 billion by 2015. In

contrast to emerging markets like India,

China and Russia, where an increased

demand for packaging is mainly based on

the strong growth of the pharmaceutical

market, new application solutions such as

syringes and injection systems with safe

& user-friendly features are promoting

the growth on an international level.


Sundeep PrabhuAssistant Vice President-Sales & Marketing, Schott Glass India Pvt Ltd

The key challenge is educating our partners along the entire value chain. This includes drug-container interaction, adsorption, chemical resistance, stability of packaging and freeze-drying (lyophilisation) of certain pharmaceutical agents.

Ashish MogheMarket Manager-Pharma, Avery Dennison (India) Pvt Ltd

In India, the medium for decoration and labelling has been wet glue, so bulk of the market still includes wet glue. The technology has its limitations in terms of speed, effi ciency, tracking, traceability and hygiene.

R&D in pharma packaging

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: In - l ine qual i ty control


Marco Lideo

Until some years ago,

companies supply ing

packaging to the pharma

industry delivered their

cartons several days or weeks before

they were needed. The cartons would be

stored at the packing and filling plant,

where Quality Control (QC) personnel

would ascertain whether they met with

brand specifications. These activities

have changed with the advent of lean,

just-in-time manufacturing.

Today, the same packaging is delivered

straight to the filling line, and is done

not in advance but when actually needed.

There is no time for a detailed analysis

of the package received, so minimal

checks are done by QC personnel from

packer-fillers. Thus, the delivery must

be not only ‘on time in full’, but also

‘zero fault’.

In-line production monitoring Packer-fillers have put the onus on the

packaging maker for carrying out most

of their own Quality Assurance (QA)

process. The packaging manufacturer

is required to supply Certificates of

Analysis and Certificates of Conformity,

along with batch samples, before their

delivery is accepted. Thus, the packaging

manufacturer must prove that every

carton they supply is perfect. This means

that the packaging maker must have a

robust QA throughout production, along

with thorough testing before dispatch.

In manufacturing terms, this means

that the plant’s folder-gluer lines are

the process that the cartons go through;

hence, these are the last line of defence

against manufacture of products that do

not conform to the given specifications.

Folder-gluers are machines at the end

of a carton manufacturing process,

which fold and glue the printed, foiled,

hologrammed, embossed and die-cut

blank into a recognisable carton, making

it ready for the filling line.

Typically, a folder-gluer runs at

several hundred metres a minute, often

churning out in excess of a hundred

thousand straight-line cartons, or tens

of thousands of crash-locks, in each hour

of production. Long before ‘zero fault’

packaging contracts became popular,

folder-gluer lines were supplemented

by simple detection systems, which

monitored correct application of

the adhesive used to glue the carton

flaps prior to their folding. These

systems allowed operators to rectify a

problem and remove any poorly glued

or unglued cartons. Over the years,

these glue detection systems became

more sophisticated, allowing the user

to identify small variations in gluing

patterns or the amounts applied, on a

wide range of substrates.

These adhesive monitoring systems

have also proved to be the perfect

platform on which additional QC

checks can be supported. Add-ons to

adhesive monitoring systems have been

developed, which can check that two

cartons are not fed together; the carton

has correct pharma codes and barcodes

printed on it; it has a film window; and

check its print-to-cut registration if the

sheet was not die-cut on a machine

with a dynamic register system. Modern

folder-gluers integrate or interface with

such systems, and many lines offer

‘flipper ejectors’ that instantly remove

non-conforming cartons from the line

without affecting production speed.

Quality is a prerequisite for any manufacturer supplying packaging to pharma companies, and thus the packaging industry must follow strict specifications. Various technical developments made today will help the packaging industry offer innovative products and services with added value to customers.

For a true zero-fault packaging


Technology advancementsTwo latest developments in the add-

on systems are Braille scanning and

print quality checking. Both are key

determinants in ensuring that every

carton reaching the filling line is in

compliance with the specifications laid

down by the brand owner.

Systems like Braille-Scan read

every carton passing through a folder-

gluer and check the Braille applied

against a reference sample, ejecting

any non-conforming samples. Capable

of scanning every single carton in a

run, even at high running speeds of

modern folder-gluers, Braille-Scan also

translates the Braille on the carton into

the operator’s own language, displaying

it on a monitor so that operators can

double check its correctness.

The latest development in the in-

line QC is scanning and checking of the

print on cartons as they pass through

the folder-gluer, way beyond the

simple checking of bar codes. This offers

the prospect of independent, automatic

and auditable checking of the print

on every carton that leaves the plant.

Automated QC is the last chance for

the packaging manufacturer to remove

faulty products without resorting to

hand sorting.

Bobst – a leading Swiss manufacturer

– produces systems that check the

print on each sheet produced by the

flexographic presses it manufactures

for printing corrugated boards. The

company has developed iQ300 devices,

creating sophisticated register control

systems for its web-fed gravure presses.

Using two high-definition Registron®

cameras, the iQ300 systems on flexo

presses manufactured by Bobst can scan

the entire printed sheet. The analysis

system, which is designed for the ultra

high rate of data flow received from the

cameras during production, checks for

differences between the scan and the

reference image for that job. Depending

on the settings defined for the run –

the high and low priority areas of the

sheet, size and type of defect that are

permissible, etc – the defective sheet

can be automatically ejected in real

time, without affecting production.

True ‘zero fault’ packagingTaking a technology that is designed

to scan a 2100 mm × 1300 mm sheet

running at 12,000 sheets per hour and

adapting it to scan an extremely small

pharma carton, but one that runs 10 times

faster, is a huge challenge. Nevertheless,

Bobst is all set to deliver fully featured

print scanning QC modules that can

be retro-fitted to most of the huge

installed base of folder-gluers in the

field. This will bring even closer the

packaging manufacturers’ ultimate aim

of supplying truly ‘zero fault’ packaging

to their customers.

A nuclear engineering graduate,

Marco Lideo joined Bobst in

2001. He is currently

Marketing & Sales Director for

folder-gluer products worldwide.


In- l ine qual i ty control

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Modern format retai l ing


P V Narayanan

The Indian market is

witnessing rapid urbanisation

and, by 2020, nearly 140

million people are expected

to enter the urban life and overall 700

million will urbanise. Between now and

2020, the Indian per capita is all set to

quadruplicate. Currently, 50 per cent of

India’s population is less than 20 years

of age and 64 per cent below 34 years.

This has two features. First, the current

population group is a strong market

mover and, second, 3-4 decades later, the

market needs will probably change and

package designers may have to address to

a different population segment, innovation

for an elder-friendly population.

Changes in the offingAlthough modern retailing is still growing

in single digit, this growth is expected

to increase considerably. An analysis of

the organised retail pie would clearly

differentiate the package type needs.

Though food and grocery is more visible

at 14 per cent, it is the apparel sector that

accounts for 36 per cent of the retail pie,

closely followed by jewellery & watches.

Irrespective of the end population

(market) segment, the modern

format retail will have a direct

influence and impact on packaging.

Bulk packaging for fresh food, food raw

materials for food processing and efficient

movement to food processing centres will

be a challenge in itself. Package design

for consumer packs of fresh food, fruits,

vegetables, poultry, meat, eggs, etc will

demand a different approach. Supply

chain efficiency & control will see

tighter tolerances and quality standards

for speed and efficiency of larger volume

processing and packing lines. Inventory

management tools like bar code and

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

will have a greater role and will be used

more extensively.

Array of pack sizesMajor changes are expected in packaging

trends, one of which will be a considerable

increase in the use of various pack

sizes. The modern large retail format

consumer will have little use for the single-

use pack and prefer multi-unit packs. Family

size packs will witness large sale volumes,

with contribution from factor of economy.

Product Stock-Keeping Units (SKUs) will

also witness multiplication with branded

ones. In the competitive situation, they

need to occupy more shelf space. More

SKUs will offer wider choices. The

implication will be increased number

of shorter runs and demand for more

innovative designs and, simultaneously,

major changes in packaging trends.

The package design for the supermarket

shelf should emphasise on:

The rising purchasing power of the growing middle class in India, increasing youth population and changing customer taste are transforming lifestyles and spending patterns. This trend is slowly giving way to a modern, more organised form of retailing. With buyers today more open to experimentation, organised retailing has opened up opportunities for packagers as a one-stop shop for an array of products. Thus, packagers must follow modern format retailing to maximise their shelf visibility.

product visibilityEnhancing


Package form and graphics

modification to maximise shelf

presence

Shelf display packaging that should

multiply its impact as point-of-

purchase display material

Shelf-ready packaging will be tailored

to maximise occupation of shelf

height in a single movement from

CFC secondary carton to shelf, eg, tall

visible packs with maximum impact

and pre-stacked consumer packs in

dispensing packing/easy removable

bonding

More use of ready-to-cook and ready-

to-serve foods will increase variety of

food service packing. Same will be true

for fresh and frozen food packaging

Growth in modern retail format will

witness introduction of more private

labels who will aggressively compete

with established brands. Opportunities

for contract packers will also rise.

Typically, private labels are highly

price conscious in their purchase, so

offer a price advantage to customers

Trendsetters Large form sectors will enter into

processing, reducing waste and improving

delivery & returns. The rapidly growing

middle class will further add to the market.

A shift from saving to spend attitude due

to increasing disposable personal income

with high propensity to spend will boost

the modern format retailing. Consumer

awareness on good health is a major

factor, searching for branded, well

packaged and presented product. A

large percentage of the population is

adventurous, looking for changes and

willing to experiment, and thus demands

product diversification and new products.

In contrast, consumer packaging market

is still in single digits in respect of

labels, caps & closures, metal cans,

printed folding cartons, rigid plastics

and flexible packaging, which hover

at 17-21 per cent. Glass is probably

somewhere in between, with 10 per cent.

The developments seem more in the

areas of flexible, folding board cartons

and rigid plastics.

Growing Indian consumer marketCurrently about 250-300 million strong, the

Indian middle class is estimated to touch

700 million soon. The World Bank defines

the middle class with Purchasing Power

Parity (PPP) of $ 10-20. The National

Council of Applied Economic Research

(NCAER) defines it in terms of income

range of ` 2.0-10.0 lakh. The population

dissection based on household income is

placed at 22 per cent maximum and 13

per cent minimum. About 21 per cent of

the population is considered well off and

19 per cent as not so well off; 52 per cent

of the urban population falls under the

highest income group and 48 per cent in

rural. As 91 per cent of poor income sector

comes from rural group, the rural market is

considered as the robust potential market.

The processed food industry offer huge

growth potential for packaging and increased

product introduction are in flexibles. A

primary reason for growth in the food

sector is increasing health consciousness

and a shift towards branded products. For

example, drinking water in Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) bottles; cooking oil in

PET/High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

bottles; alcoholic beverages, ketchup, herbs,

spices in glass bottles. Nearly 50 per cent

demand (unit packs) are from single-serve

packaging, eg, fruits, vegetables & grain mill

products, dairy and baked products, etc.

The chota sachet marketThis concept has revolutionalised the

Indian consumer market and more than

in any other part of the world. Probably

many of such unit dose consumer sachets

in India are a first in the global market.

Cost-effective consumer-convenient and

preferred mode have made such packs

successful, as the consumer continues

to be cost driven. Smaller sachets are

most suitable due to low unit prices and

fits into the requirements of travelling

urban consumers, eg, shampoo, squeeze

toothpaste, edible oils, jams, pickles, etc.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) volume growthThis has had a catalytic effect on

packaging. Double-digit growth, lower

prices, discounts, reduced input cost

and recovery in consumer demands have

resulted in a net revenue growth of 10 per

cent. The trends in modern retailing are

influenced by consumer consciousness and

convenience, brand association, satisfying

quality claim, besides value addition. The

overall retail trends have resulted in a

wide range of package types, sizes, shapes,

materials and technologies to suit a wide

range of consumers. The inventions and

innovations are driven by consumers

and technologies. The market is under

increasing uncertainty and consumer

thrust is moving towards brands.

Seeking novel experienceConsumer expectations have undergone a

sea change. Though they are cost-centric,

value for money propositions to higher

value offering has set in. Buyers today

are willing to experiment and adapt to

new product experiences. Quality and

reliability are the buzzwords, but cost

is important. Modern format retailing

as a one-stop shop for a cross-section

of products must work closely with the

above and packaging could well be the

tool to realise this dream.

P V Narayanan is a Member

of Board in APEDA (Ministry

of Commerce). He is also

Secretary General - IPMMI and

Chief Executive - PFFCA. He

is a recognised UNIDO, ITC and CFTC (UK)

expert consultant in the field of packaging.


A shift from saving to spending attitude due

to increasing disposable personal income with

high propensity to spend will boost the modern

format retailing.

Modern format retai l ing


Bhargav Mistry

With advancements

taking place at all

levels, screen printing

has evolved as an

indispensable and versatile printing

process. Screen printing today is faster,

cheaper, produces better quality images

and offers numerous special applications.

But simply having advanced machines in

place is not sufficient to run a profitable

screen printing business. In order to truly

master printing of high-quality images

using the screen printing process also

takes longer, as there are several variables

involved. Hence, here is an evaluation of

the current screen printing scenario in

India through a quick SWOT analysis

– an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses,

Opportunities and Threats.

StrengthsAutomation and Ultraviolet (UV )

technology: Many screen printers have

seen their business double or triple over

the years ever since they switched over

to automation along with UV. Thus,

semiautomatic and fully automatic screen

printing machines are making inroads

into the Indian screen printing industry.

In recent times, a big shift has

taken place from a predominantly

manual printing process to

semi-automatic and now fully

automatic printing machines. A steep

increase has occurred in the number of

screen printing machines (and UV curing

machines) sold in the last few years than

it was 5-10 years ago. A noteworthy

transformation here is the quantum leap

in the number of visitors to our pavilions

at various printing industry exhibitions

than it was 5-10 years ago.

Screen printing not only involves low

investment, which is a big advantage for

those wishing to join the screen printing

business, but there has been widespread

applications of this versatile process and

greater awareness about the immense

benefits of and need for automation.

Quality improvement: With

automatic precision machines, it is now

possible to achieve results that would

have been a dream years ago. The screen

printing process of today is faster, better

and cleaner.

Combination of processes: There

is a growing trend of offset printers/

packaging companies setting up in-

Screen printing has evolved considerably over the years and offers ample scope for innovation. It plays a major role in the printing industry with the availability of advanced machines and new special effects inks. Hence, to create a lasting impression, we need to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the screen printing industry.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: SWOT analys is of screen pr int ing

Courtesy: DMI

Innovating for superior image quality


house screen printing units instead of

outsourcing. Many digital printers have

set up screen printing units to meet the

market demand for ‘total print solution’.

Screen printing is the perfect complement

to offset and works in tandem to generate

more business.

WeaknessesEducation – lack of knowledge:

Knowledge is the key to success for any

business. However, the screen printing

industry lacks not only ‘knowledge’, but

also ‘knowers of knowledge’. Despite

this, over the years, screen printers in

India have drastically improved with

hard work and through learning from

self-help, by reading technical articles,

attending exhibitions, seminars, etc.

Technical education think tanks

in India should analyse the printing

education offered in various institutes,

which lack in ‘advanced screen printing’.

These institutes touch upon only

some basics and outdated elements

of screen printing. This is necessary

as Indian screen printing is adopting

automation in a big way and will thus

need more trained screen printing

professionals.

According to Narendra P, Pragati

Press, Hyderabad, people must change

the old mindset that ‘screen printing

business can easily be started with an

investment as low as ` 500-1000 to

print visiting cards, letterheads, etc’.

That is because technological development

in screen printing has moved way ahead

of this thinking. In screen printing, each

step is a ‘science’, and without learning

this ‘science’, nothing can be printed

qualitatively.

OpportunitiesUnlimited applications: Screen printing

is an excellent technology used by

many industries with numerous old,

new and not yet discovered applications

– for flat [plastics, cloth, metal, thin to

thick papers, sunpack/sunboard, rubber,

leather, wood, glass, Printed Circuit

Board (PCB), etc] as well as non-flat

substrates, using appropriate machinery

and inks. It is widely used in packaging,

labels, smart-cards, etc.

Value addition with UV special

effect inks/varnishes: What started as

Spot UV (matte and gloss), today, with

the availability of various UV special

effects, screen printers have a better

opportunity to delight the consumer.

Extensive range and variety of effects is

available, providing the marketer, print

buyer and designer with endless exciting

possibilities.

Use of non-paper substrates:

Continuous advancements and

developments in polymer technology,

cost-effective manufacturing, plastic

substrates, etc are replacing traditional

materials in many fields. These include

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polypropylene

(PP), High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),

lenticular films, polycarbonate, etc. PP

sheets are extensively used for blister

packaging, cardboard boxes and making

disposable containers, embossing, gift

boxes, freight packaging, etc. PVC and

PP sheets are best suited for screen

printing.

Great shift - Indian screen printers:

At FESPA Munich 2010 Workshop

titled ‘The Future of Screen Printing

Goes Through Innovation: A comparison

between Western and Asian Countries’,

Michel Caza – an international screen

printing expert – had stated that

‘Graphics and signage constitute only 20

per cent of screen applications, while 35

per cent lies in textile printing and 45

per cent in industrial applications’. This

sums up the potential and the future of

screen printing. During a presentation at

the show, titled ‘how European countries

are moving towards screen printing

and Indian screen printing industry is

also progressing with the latest trend’,

Caza mentioned that due to industrial

production shifting to Asian countries,

screen printing is gaining greater

attention in this region.

Rewarding printers: A growing

number of entries and award winners are

participating in two major international

competitions – SGIA/FESPA – besides

national competitions such as Screen

Print India Award, SPAI-FESPA India

and PrintWeek India. This will increase

the zest for quality improvement on

various counts – complexity, image

definition, precision & sharpness,

colour, applications, creativity, etc.

But, most printers still hesitate to

participate in such competitions due to

various reasons.

ThreatsManual screen printing: Screen printers

catering to industrial printing should

discontinue the use of manual screen

printing tables. Because the industrial

screen printing demands strict quality

and delivery requirements, which is

not possible by manual operation.

Many screen printers have shifted to

automation since manual screen printing

is tedious, laborious, time-consuming

and wastage-ridden.

Use of outdated methods: Wooden

f rames, nylon white fabric instead

of polyester yellow fabric, lack of

standardisation in screen making, etc.

Some other threats include use

of poor quality raw materials, use of

solvent despite UV being available

for many applications. Thus, in India,

more and more Original Equipment

Manufacturers (OEMs) are setting

up their own screen printing units,

whereas earlier, they outsourced their

requirement.

For a vibrant futureToday, different systems have been

designed to help screen printers

achieve better results. But these require

standardisation of the screen printing

process, after which one can expand the

applications for screen printing with

confidence and get full benefit from

the synergy of screen printing with

other processes.

Bhargav Mistry is Director

of DMI, and MD of Grafica

Flextronica, manufacturer

of fully automatic and semi-

automatic screen printing

machines. Email: [email protected]

SWOT analys is of screen pr int ing

AUTOMATION TRENDS: Bott l ing l ine solut ions


Conveying outstanding performanceThe importance of line control, modulation and integration on conveyors in beverage and bottling plants could not be more significant today. Jams and stoppages on these conveyors impact the function of the filler, and thereby the entire line. Here arises the need for a conveying solution that can help avoid glitches such as this and improve overall line efficiency.

Areliable conveyor technology

is the backbone of efficient

packaging. The conveyor

and transport systems

manufactured by most companies today

are customised as per the quality of goods

conveyed. So critical is its role that it

can be compared with the structure of

human body, where conveyors act as

the arteries and veins of the production

line and the filler is the ‘heart’ of

the system.

Why have a conveyor system?A common user of conveyors does not

pay much attention to their purpose.

For him, it is merely a system to move

a product from one point to another.

However, if utilised correctly, it can

be exploited to raise one’s line

efficiency to a whole new level. Over

the years, significant development has

been made in the art and science of

conveying systems.

A correct conveyor system

design allows the bottler to reduce

downtime, rejections, maintenance

cost in spares and high wear

& tear of parts. It gives bottlers the

opportunity to truly automate their

line, thus minimising the number

of operators. All these finally equate

to a sizable savings for the business,

especially if the bottling line has

an output of more than 300 bottles

per minute.

Improving line efficiencyThere are three essential considerations

for achieving good line efficiency.

The first 30 per cent of a good

conveyer system would be attributed

to the design of the conveyor layout.

Two immediate benefits of the same

need to be observed.

o People-friendly design essentially

manages man and material

movement. This reduces stress for

operators

o Machine-friendly design layout

supplements machine performan

Another 30 per cent would be the

quality and make of the conveyor. The

components, quality of raw materials

and finish of the conveyor determine



the durability of the conveying system.

Details like selecting wear strips,

materials of chain, rating of motors,

design of return rollers and guides need

to be considered.

It is common for bottlers and

suppliers to save cost and investment by

choosing non-branded and inexpensive

material. Often, these materials have

very short life and drastically increase

friction in conveyor chains. This

increases the load on the conveyor

motor, significantly reducing its life.

Hence, this requires investing in

frequent replacement of the wear strip,

conveyor chain and motor.

The remaining 40 per cent of the

conveyor solution is attributed to the

line control and modulation. This is

the major reason why top companies

invest heavily to ensure that their

line never stops. Line control and

modulation is the programming that

takes into account different scenarios

based on inputs from performance

of the machine, sensors placed at key

points throughout the line.

Role of a conveyor systemConsider a scenario of a bottling line

rated at 400 bottles per minute. If

the case packer stops due to a fallen

bottle, the operator needs to go to

the machine, take care of the bottle

and restart the system; this whole

exercise may take about 30 second. In

that time, 200 more bottles may have

accumulated between the packer and

the up-stream machine. Thus, when

the case packer starts, it now has to

ensure that it can take care of the 200

bottles that have accumulated besides

the 400 bottles that come out of the

filler every minute. So, it now has a

total of 600 bottles at hand.

Usually, downstream machines

have 20 per cent higher capacity

than conventional machines, so the

maximum speed of the case packer

here would be 480 bottles per minute.

Thus, it will take 2.5 minute for the

case packer to clear the accumulation of

200 bottles over its current capacity.

Here, the conveyor has to ensure that

it can ramp up faster than the speed of the

case packer to ensure that it is not starved

at a speed of 480 bottles per minute, while

also ensuring no significant back-pressure

building up on the machine from the force

of bottle accumulation at a speed of 400

bottles per minute. The conveyor also needs

to communicate to up-stream machines to

slow down to prevent further accumulation.

Imparting total excellenceConveyors as a total system can, and

is, as complex and equally rewarding as

any other blow-moulder, filler, labeler,

packer machine on any other line. Hence,

bottlers must ensure that it always flows

smoothly. This can be done seamlessly

by using the correct design, materials and

smart programming.


Bott l ing l ine solut ions

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Mater ia l conser vat ion


As India’s retail industry gears

itself towards new horizons of

innovations and growth, it is

necessary to analyse the overall

performance of the packaging industry in

terms of materials, methods and machinery.

The importance of packaging and the

need for advanced packaging technology

is proven by the Freedonia report, which

expects the global market to grow to

$ 23 billion in 2015, at an estimated

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

of 8.2 per cent from 2010 to 2015.

Cost-efficient technologiesAs Indian convertors face an increasingly

competitive global business environment,

they seek opportunities to reduce production

costs without negatively affecting product

yield or quality. Uncertain energy prices

in today’s marketplace negatively affect

predictable earnings, a concern for publicly

traded companies in the packaging

industry.

Successful, cost-effective investments in

energy-efficient technologies and practices

meet the challenge of maintaining the high-

quality output despite reduced production

costs. Energy efficiency is an important

component of a company’s business and

environmental strategy. End-of-pipe

solutions can be expensive and inefficient

while energy efficiency can often be an

inexpensive opportunity to reduce carbon

emissions. Energy efficiency can be an

effective strategy to work towards the so-

called ‘triple bottom line’ that focusses on

the social, economic and environmental

aspects of a business.

Innovative trends In recent times, flexible packaging solutions

have come to represent the entire packaging

industry. This is primarily due to flexible

films advantages in terms of relatively

low cost, good barrier properties against

moisture & vapour, heat sealable, easy to

handle and convenient for the manufacturer,

retailer and consumer. However, rising

raw material prices have led to Indian

convertors exploring alternative packaging

materials like Polylactic Acid (PLA),

thermoplastic starch, bio-polyamide (nylon),

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), etc. Uday

Shah, Director, Star Technocrates Pvt Ltd,

says, “The packaging industry should work

towards thicker flexible packaging solutions.

Higher micron laminates are more

beneficial to the recycling mechanism and

help eliminate wastage. As an alternative,

biodegradable plastics should be made more

affordable and market-friendly.”

The recent economic situation coupled

with rising environmental awareness has

forced many consumers to look for greater

value in all their purchases. This has given

rise to more emphasis on refurbished or

upgraded packaging materials, resulting

in greener choices of packaging materials.

Consumer preferences are instigating

manufacturers to opt for the reformulation,

re-branding and re-pricing of products to

beat the competition. Here, packaging

serves as an important differentiator.

Although maximum focus is on quality

and value, consumers are attracted to

innovations in products, packaging,

advertising and branding.

Stretching profitabilityMinimising waste by preventing film breaks

and stretch wrap damage is essential to

seamless packaging operations. Mechanical

film handling systems also wrap at a

An unstable economic condition coupled with rising environmental awareness has forced the packaging industry to re-evaluate its performance in terms of materials, methods and machinery. Annabel Dsouza analyses the trends and technologies that are reducing material consumption while promoting alternative solutions for the converting industry in India.

Reducing consumption,augmenting growth


higher tension without distorting the load

so that pallets previously wrapped with

22-24 revolutions now need only 12 spins

to provide the same level of containment.

Fewer wraps per load reduces film usage

and waste up to 50 per cent.

Another waste reduction technique

involves converting to non-destructive leak

testing equipment. Today’s leak testers are

equipped with non-contact laser scanning

technology, which detects flaws as small

as 10 micron.Integrated quality control

systems reduce waste by identifying flawed

product or packages. For example, a

built-in cap inspection sensor on the

packaging line rejects any unsealable

container before it reaches the sealing

head. Automation solutions also offer

efficient methods that help convertors and

original equipment manufacturers (OEM)

to integrate waste-eliminating machine

vision inspection.

Utility conservationConserving utilities is not only positive

for the environment, but also improves

the bottom line. As a result, there is an

increased interest in packaging machines

that require less water for cleaning,

monitor utility consumption and operate at

higher speed. Dry decontamination system

on integrated blow moulding, filling &

capping line reduces energy, chemical and

water consumption by using hydrogen

peroxide vapour and sterilising the smaller

preform rather than the larger bottle.

The system can run 36 hours between

sterilisation cycles and is compatible with

light-weighted containers.

With motors and drives consuming an

estimated 68 per cent of all energy used in

industrial settings, packaging lines require a

multifaceted conservation approach, which

is called 4EE: Energy-efficient components,

Energy recovery, Energy on demand and

Energy-efficient design. Shah concludes,

“We use energy-efficient motors and drives

to ensure that our machines work at higher

speed. This gives us an added advantage

to market our products in the competitive

packaging machinery industry.”


Uday ShahDirector, Star Technocrates Pvt Ltd

The packaging industry should work towards thicker flexible packaging solutions. Higher micron laminates are more beneficial to the recycling mechanism and help eliminate wastage. As an alternative, biodegradable plastics should be made more affordable and market-friendly.

Mater ia l conser vat ion

POLICIES & REGULATIONS: ISO guidel ines for b iodegradable plast ics


In an age where sustainability is one of the biggest issues facing the packaging industry, the use of bioplastics seems the most feasible

option considering the rapid increase in pollution levels caused by petroleum-based plastic materials. The major difference between biopolymers and hydrocarbon polymers is that biopolymers, due to their physical & chemical structure, can be decomposed by microorganisms and assimilated in the soil again.

This property of biodegradable plastics has made it popular across the globe. However, the guidelines that regulate the usage of bioplastics are not well defined in India. “In India, the ISO 17088 guidelines rule the use of bioplastics, but have not been implemented properly,” says Manish Pathania, Sales Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd. The journey towards starting a bioplastics initiative has been fraught with challenges and, above all, negative sentiments, from the plastics lobby and the government.

They perceive the initiative as a threat to their industry and livelihood. But, the sentiments of people today are different from the government’s perspective and are proactive in their support for bioplastics.

Use of oxo-biodegradable plasticsThe use of oxo-biodegradable plastics is now widely accepted across the country and there are valid reasons that show why companies are moving towards it. Mahendra Jain, Director, Symphony Polymers Pvt Ltd, says, “Oxo-biodegradable packaging starts breaking down in the presence of oxygen, and the process is accelerated by heat, Ultraviolet (UV) light & stress, followed by biodegradation. This results in a slow carbon-release favourable to the environment as a nutrient for plants.” This type of packaging should help reduce major environmental problems caused by littering of non-degradable packaging, which clogs drains, sewers and rivers. It can also be recycled with other oil-based plastics in a normal recycling process.

What do the guidelines imply?The ISO 17088 guidelines specify procedures and requirements for identification and labelling of plastics and plastic products suitable for recovery through aerobic composting. This specification is intended to establish the requirements for labelling of plastic products & materials, including packaging made from plastics, as ‘compostable’ or ‘compostable in municipal and industrial composting facilities’, or ‘biodegradable during composting’. The labelling has to conform to any international, regional, national or local regulations.

The current market for bioplastics is restricted as compared to other countries where they have high utility. “Oxo-biodegradable plastics are essentially A2W additives, which ensure that the material breaks down into particles when kept under the soil for more than 180 days,” adds Pathania. The government is clear in terms of guidelines issued for anti-solid waste management.

Stumbling blocksAdoption of oxo-biodegradable packaging

From formulation to implementationThe government is making steady progress towards creating a plastics-free society. However, not all plastics harm the environment. A case in point is biodegradable plastics, for which the industry wants the ISO guidelines to be implemented strictly to avoid misleading the customers and manufacturers. Anwesh Koley finds out how proper implementation of these guidelines and raising the awareness levels of people on the same can help save our environment.

Manish PathaniaSales Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd

In India, the ISO 17088 guidelines govern the use of bioplastics, but have not been implemented properly.


for the industry faces some hurdles. Oxo-biodegradable packaging is more expensive and requires continual exposure to microorganisms in an industrial composting environment; hence, this rules out the problem of littering of plastics. Composting is an artificial process with a shorter time-scale than natural biodegradation, which results in rapid, unfavourable carbon release into the atmosphere. “These cannot be recycled in the normal recycling process and have to be segregated from the waste stream and treated separately, which considerably increases the cost. Furthermore, it is difficult for manufacturers to physically distinguish between hydro-biodegradable and normal plastics,” adds Jain.

The government has made it mandatory that plastic bags of thickness less than 40 microns cannot be manufactured for packaging purposes. But similar standards are yet to be implemented for bioplastics. “Today, our customers are skeptical about the long-term viability of plastics, be it classical plastics or biodegradable ones. If the government does not demarcate

between classical and bioplastics, a huge share of the market will not achieve full benefits of bioplastics,” says Pathania.

Future forwardHydro-biodegradable and oxo-biodegradable plastics have their own unique merits and should compete fairly in the market for interested customers to decide on the best one based on product characteristics and their requirements. “Although oxo-biodegradable plastics do not decompose as much as conventional biodegradables, it is a step forward to moving away from the use of classical plastics, which take millions of years to decompose,” adds Pathania.

Government policies and guidelines are the most important factors determining market acceptability for biodegradable plastics. While the industry is well aware of their benefits, simpler norms and more support will ensure that the guidelines are well implemented across the country, thus saving the environment through continuous awareness.


Mahendra JainDirector, Symphony Polymers Pvt Ltd

Oxo-biodegradable packaging starts breaking down in the presence of oxygen, and the process is accelerated by heat, Ultraviolet (UV) light & stress, followed by biodegradation. This results in a slow carbon-release favourable to the environment as a nutrient for plants.

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STRATEGY: Sustainable plast ic packaging


Packaging is a crucial necessity for every sector. It helps the manufacturer to transport products to consumers, increase

shelf life, minimise breakage, reduce handling costs, safeguard public health, provide product information and create consumer convenience. Plastic packaging accounts for over 50 per cent of the total packaging in India. From toiletries to food products, plastics are present everywhere. The global outcry towards reducing wastes has forced companies in the this segment to move towards sustainable packaging. Apurva Kane, Senior Vice President, Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “Sustainability in packaging can be defined as reducing the amount of materials used in packaging and, secondly, using only materials that are completely recyclable.”

Recently, a study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) found that due to rising environmental concerns, several domestic companies are opting for eco-friendly packaging. The study stated that the green packaging industry is growing at about 25 per cent per year, faster than the overall packaging sector, which is growing at about 20 per cent annually. It thus focusses on the fact that sustainable packaging is the latest trend.

Strategising the conceptAt present, most manufacturers are increasingly adopting renewable packaging technologies and using environment-friendly light materials. Pavan Parikh, Director, Parikh Packaging

Pvt Ltd, says, “We are manufacturing biodegradable and thin laminates, as these help in attaining sustainability in packaging. For instance, to pack one tonne of biscuit, 300 kg of laminates is needed. But we have developed laminates that are thinner but provide similar types of barrier. Therefore, we now use only 220 kg of laminates. With this, one can save almost 22 per cent of valuable raw material and energy as well as transportation cost. We also recycle our polyfilm waste and regain granules

back for reuse, saving material as well as the environment.”

Companies are working towards developing technologies that enable sustainable packaging. Kane details, “The company focusses on developing a technology that allows customers to process biodegradable and recyclable films. This is because normal machines, which make bags and pouches, are unable to process these films. The technology that we are offering to the market helps in making thinner films.”

Road to recyclabilityIn an era of rising energy costs and scarce resources, companies need to adopt a clear strategy to develop packaging solutions that not only add value to end products, but are also environment-friendly. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting renewable packaging technologies, eco-friendly light-weight materials and cost-effective methods. Avani Jain explores some of the strategies adopted by industry leaders to ensure sustainability in plastic packaging.


Further, sustainable packaging might not necessarily mean biodegradable packaging. It means that all methods by which carbon footprint can be reduced, including source reduction. For example, instead of using 5 gm of plastics for packaging a particular product, if it can be reduced to 4 gm, it contributes to being green. Yatindra R Sharma, Managing Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “Plastic bottles used for beverage packaging have a huge carbon footprint. Our company is basically looking at light weight solutions. We are looking for ways to produce bottles, which would require less amount of plastics as compared to others. This way we are trying to reduce the carbon footprint as well.”

Hurdles encounteredEven after adopting various measures to ensure sustainable plastic packaging, the processors in this segment are faced with few challenges. Kane says, “The major challenge for the plastic packaging industry is to change the perception of the people who think that plastics is an extremely polluting material. This is not correct; in fact, plastics does not pollute, it is the habit of people to throw it on the roads, which makes it a polluting material. Unlike paper, plastics is made from man-made cellulose, which means that there is no need to cut trees for that. Moreover, plastic packaging is better than paper packaging because to pack 25 kg of material in a paper bag, one will need a very thick paper bag but in plastic packaging, that thickness can be reduced drastically.”

Mapping the futureIn future, rising environmental concerns about carbon emissions, dearth of natural resources together with increased health awareness and waste reduction targets will be the key growth drivers for green packaging innovations in India.

Kane says, “We have developed a new product, ie, form-fill-seal machine. This is a patented technology, which uses recyclable films and not laminates. With regard to flexible packaging, at present, most processors are using Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) laminates, which is a combination of two or more different materials. One must understand that polyethylene and terephthalate alone are completely recyclable. The problem begins when polyethylene and terephthalate are combined because after this the two materials cannot be separated and neither can these be recycled easily. Although there are ways by which PET can be recycled, these are expensive and the practice would become economically almost non-viable. Therefore, most companies do not recycle PET. As laminates are non-recyclable, the recent ban on gutka pouches, which use these, is a right decision.”

He further adds, “We have never manufactured machines that make gutka pouches or jhabla bags. We make machines for industrial bags used for packing salt, detergent, shirt, stationery items, etc and pouches for packing hand wash, shampoo, etc, which use sustainable films & not laminates. This is our basic strategy for future growth and the way to address the rising environmental concerns. Moreover, the zeal to ensure green packaging should come from within the processors and be a voluntary exercise. Companies need to realise their roles and responsibilities in a proper manner and take the green foot forward without actually being forced by the government or any other regulatory body.”

The great shiftThe plastic packaging industry has thus begun to carry out extensive research in order to become sustainable and economical. The key to attaining sustainability in packaging consists of three Rs – reuse, reduce and recycle – which are vital to safeguard a better environment for future generations. With the general mindset shifting towards procuring eco-friendly products & packages, sustainable packaging will provide manufacturers with social, economic and environmental benefits in the future.


Apurva KaneSenior Vice President,Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd

Plastics does not pollute; it is the habit of people to throw it on the roads, which makes it a polluting material.

Pavan ParikhDirector, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

We also recycle our polyfi lm waste and regain granules back for reuse, saving material as well as environment.

Yatindra R SharmaManaging Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

We are looking for ways to produce bottles, which would require less amount of plastics as compared to others.

Sustainable plast ic packaging

TIPS & TRICKS: Safety in pharma packaging


Incorporating sustainable design at the beginning of package development creates an opportunity to find ways to reduce consumption. It involves understanding of exact needs of the consumer and developing a solution that meets safety standards surrounding manufacturing efficiency, consumer usage and product hygiene.

The current trend in pharmaceutical packaging companies is the increasing reliance on enabling technologies to achieve higher levels of productivity and efficiency. Manufacturing companies face numerous challenges like regulatory compliances, safety & hygiene, environmental issues and high customer expectations. Of these, safety & hygiene claim top priority. Here are some pointers on how to ensure safety & hygiene in pharma packaging.

Focussing on the hygiene factor

Anwesh Koley

The pharma packaging industry places particular attention to hygiene and while safety was always the key element,

cleanliness within the manufacturing premises as well as for individual products has gained ground of late. This is a challenge

as time and distance are factors that often negate the efforts by companies to ensure packaging quality and product safety. Overcoming these challenges necessarily implies extensive use of technologies, which can not only sense, but also anticipate variables and provide actionable real-time information. Such collaborative manufacturing IT solutions

play a major role in tracking the ever-dynamic production and business processes and in generating the required information.

The data captured and information generated by collaborative manufacturing IT solutions help companies gain sustainable competitiveness.


Technology advancements are creating new options for more effective and sustainable packaging. These include smart packaging applications, which can record and transmit real-time data, or use sound & light to communicate with the consumer. These technologies support consumers’ adherence to their medication regimen, improve patient outcome and lead to long-term wellness.

Efficient transportation contributes to a smaller carbon footprint. Increased efficiency can be achieved by reducing the weight of the overall package, e l iminat ing ter t iar y packaging and optimising shipping routes & loads. Blister packages, for example, are shipped as fully loaded packages, ready for immediate distribution by pharmacists.

It is important to create the efficient forms of packaging to minimise environmental impact and maximise each step in the supply chain. For instance, pre-filled medication packages benefit pharmacists, consumers and the environment. Such a packaging helps expedite pharmacist handling, providing time for consumer consultation and ensures that consumers receive right medication.

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-- With inputs from Rajabahadur V Arcot, Vice President and GM (South and South East Asian operations), ARC Advisory Group

EVENT LIST


Indo-German Conferences This will be a special conference on

the latest innovations in the world of

printing technology. Experts and industry

authorities will highlight the latest trends

& developments in the field of packaging

printing and issues like brand protection

and anti-counterfeiting; November 22-23,

2011; at Hotel Novotel, Juhu, Mumbai

For details contact:

Kiran Prayagi

Graphic Arts Technology & Education

2-B, 202, The Neighbourhood CHS

Lokhandwala Township, Akurli Road

Kandivali (E), Mumbai - 400 101

Tel: +91 22 66997437

Mob: +91 9820441799


Website: www.gate.co.in

India Converting Show 2011This will be a platform to showcase the

latest converting solutions in advanced

machinery and best-in-class practices.

The concurrent India Flexo Show and

India Corrugated Show will offer a

further insight into the strategic moves

required by the Indian industry in order to

keep pace with the global market trends;

November 23-26, 2011; at Bombay

Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


Neetu Arora

Print-Packaging.com

F 101, Tower No 7, First Floor

International Infotech Park

Vashi - 400 705

Tel: 022-27812093/27812619

Fax: 022-27812578


Website: www.indiaconvertingshow.com

India Packaging Show 2011Among India’s most exhaustive packaging

events, this brings together seven

established niche shows dedicated to

distinct segments. The show aims to bring

together the worldwide manufacturers

and providers of machinery, materials

and services for food, pharmaceuticals

and packaging industry from India

and neighbouring countries; December

7-10, 2011; at NSIC Exhibition Centre,

Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi


Prateek Kaushik

Print-Packaging.com

Advant Navis

Unit No A1101B

Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0120-3075400 – 04

Fax: 91-22-27812578, Mob: 09899981610


Website: www.indiapackagingshow.com

Intelpack 2012In its 12th edition, this exhibition will

showcase the cutting-edge technology and

converting applications. With concurrent

events like Foodtek and Pharmapack,

visitors will find innovations & solutions

to make their business more efficient

and profitable; February 23-25, 2012; at

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


113, New Sonal Link Industrial Estate

Building No 2, Link Road

Malad (W), Mumbai - 400 064

Tel: 022-28803977/28803978

Fax: 022-28819008


Website: www.intelexpo.com

N PRINTECH TODAY 2012This exhibition will highlight the next

generation printing solutions encompassing

all the innovations & latest technology for

the packaging and converting industries.

From small print shops to full-scale

packaging-printing companies, there is

no doubt that the digital revolution has

transformed printing industry to a new

dimension with emphasis on quality,

speed and efficiency; April, 20-22, 2012;

Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai


Buysell Interactions Pvt Ltd

No 5, Shanmugam Street, Royapettah

Chennai - 600014

Tel: 044 28353739

Fax: 044 28350839


Website: www.nprintech.com

National

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

For details contact:Infomedia 18 Ltd,

Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.engg-expo.com

PuneMaharashtra

Nov 18-21, 2011Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre,

Pimpri-Chinchwad

IndoreMadhya Pradesh

Jan 6-9, 2012Poddar Plaza,

Nr Gandhi Hall

ChennaiTamil Nadu

Dec 8-11, 2011Chennai Trade Centre,

Nandambakkam

AurangabadMaharashtra

Feb 17-20, 2012Garware Stadium, Chik-

kalthana

EVENT LIST


Saudi PPSG 2011This a specialised event dedicated to packaging,

converting, screen and digital printing industries in

the Middle East. This bi-annual trade exhibition

will be an ideal business platform to showcase the

latest packaging/printing technologies, products

and services in Asia’s growing converting market;

November 28-December 1, 2011; at Riyadh

International Convention and Exhibition Centre


Riyadh Exhibitions Company

P O Box 56010, Riyadh 11554

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Tel: +966 1 2295604

Fax: +966 1 2295612


Website: www.saudisigngraphics.com

China Foodtech 2011This show will emphasise on the food processing

and packaging industry in Asia. In collaboration

with all major global packaging industry

associations, this trade show will offer unique

advantages to the Asian market. It will be a

chance to discover machinery and technology

solutions from the Far East as well, November

30-December 2, 2011; at China International

Exhibition Centre (CIEC), Beijing, PR China


China Council for Promotion of International Trade

1 Fuxingmenwai Street

Beijing 100860, PR China

Tel: 86-10-8807 5769/5729

Fax: 86-10-68030747


Website: foodtech.ciec-exhibition.com.cn

VERPACKUNG 2012The event is an ideal platform for packaging

professionals to discover the latest developments

in branded packaging. These include senior

managers, proprietors, brand managers, marketers,

from all major application industries of packaging

and allied services like automation, testing &

control operations and transport & logistics;

January 25-26, 2012; at Hall A3, Hamburg

Messe, Germany


Sarah Jakowczyk

easyFairs Deutschland GmbH

Hilblestrasse 54, 80636 München

Germany

Tel: +49 (0)89 127 165 180

Fax: +49 (0)89 127 165 111


Website: www.easyfairs.com/verpackung-2012

WestPack 2012This exhibition will showcase packaging

technology innovations like new equipment &

materials, cost & waste reduction strategies, bags,

containers, contract services, custom automation

machinery, package design and printing, robotics,

supplies, software, etc. It will offer an opportunity

to stay updated with the latest developments in

the global packaging industry; February 14-16,

2012; at Anaheim Convention Centre, California


Canon Communications LLC

11444 W. Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90064

United States of America

Tel: +1 (310) 445-4200

Fax: +1 (310) 445-4299


Website: www.canontradeshows.com/expo/wpack11

Convertech Japan 2012The show will highlight the material and

machinery making headway in packaging

technology. It will be a platform to learn and

showcase printing technologies for producing

electric circuits on functional materials and

flexible substrates; February 15-17, 2012; at

Tokyo Big Sight - East Hall, Japan


Converting Technical Institute

Iwamotocho-Takahashi Bldg

3-4-6, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 101-0032, Japan

Tel: +81-3-3861-3858

Fax: +81-3-3861-3894


Website: www.convertechjapan.com

PCD 2012This edition of PCD (Perfumes, Cosmetics

& Design) will be dedicated to packaging

innovation for the cosmetic packaging.

This exhibition-cum-conference will

highlight issues relating to preservative-

free products, new designs and

functionalities from packaging experts in

different special fields (materials, surface

treatments, forming, processing, artwork,

etc); February 8-9, 2012; at Porte de

Champerret, Paris


Oriex

25, rue André Joineau

Le Pré saint Gervais

Paris - 93310, France

Tel: +33 1 48.91.89.89

Fax +33 1 48.43.49.94


Website: www.pcd-congress.com

IPACK-IMA 2012This exhibition will show case the latest

innovations and trends in the world

of packaging, processing and material

handling technology. It will be a common

platform for technology suppliers and

end-user companies to increase business,

create value, share knowledge and

expertise within the packaging professional

community; February 28 – March 3, 2012;

at Fieramilano, Milan, Italy


Ipack-Ima SpA

Corso Sempione 4

20154 Milano, Italy

Tel: +39 02-3191091

Fax: +39 02-33619826


Website: www.ipackima.it

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BOOK REVIEW


This book is a collective work of 44 contributors from companies at the forefront of cosmetic business and research universities in Europe and the US. It can be used as a reference by all associated with the cosmetics industry. The book is divided into six groups: Market and Trends gives the history, natural progression and current status of the largest natural & organic personal care companies, besides current trends, regulations and governmen & non-governmen standards followed. The chapter Regulatory Aspects describes the regulations to be followed for natural claims, flavours & colour additives; natural food claims to cosmetics, fragrance ingredients, treatment of organic claims and certification; government regulations; and advertising claims.

Safety Aspects introduces the assessment of plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics, threshold of toxicological concern, approach to assessing consumer safety of botanical ingredients, preservation of cosmetics, microbial risks, eco-friendly packaging and major risk factors. Use of Natural Ingredients discusses formulation of cosmetics with natural oils, fats, butters & waxes; natural antioxidants; measuring antioxidant capacity; clinical studies; use of quercetin and curcumin in skincare consumer products; and ayurvedic ingredients in cosmetics. Ancient Indian discipline of Ayurveda provides a pre-existing resource that documents the traditional uses of various plants for therapeutic benefits, besides traditional Chinese medicinal herbs & herbal formulae.

Analysis of Naturals talks about scientific chromatography techniques for analysing natural products in cosmetics and use of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to identify biomarkers for quality control of plant extracts. Biodegradation explains biodegradability evaluation of cosmetic ingredients & finished products, biodegradable packaging, methods and current trends.

Formulating, packaging, and marketing of natural cosmetic productsEditors : Nava Dayan and Lambros KromidasPrice : ` 6,000

Increasing numbers of food consumers today are seeking information on products that affect their health & safety and environment, besides technical and socio-economic conditions under which products are processed. Increase in global food trade and the information provided on packages must not mislead consumers.

Continuous developments are taking place to harmonise food labels. Moreover, labels function as a marketing tool. From this perspective, this book has arrived at the right time and with authoritative information. Besides historical account of food labelling, it includes the topic of Codex Committee on Food Labelling. The main shift is from a strict ‘prevention of fraud’ scenario to providing consumer information and health policy through labelling. International trade agreements and key international human rights questions of relevance of labelling and consumer protection considerations are explained. Governments in different countries are developing policies to encourage standards for a true and informative system. Food companies depict nutritional information in graphical forms, which are explained in the forms of policies and key trends. The book explains the importance of geographic origin and identification labels, associating food quality with location. The last chapter describes new technologies in food labelling. The book contains useful tabulated information for immediate application and numerous references at the end of each chapter.

Reviewed by: Kiran P Prayagi, Graphic Arts Technology & Education and pmIndia

Innovations in food labellingEditors : Janice AlbertPrice : ` 9,000

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This section provides information about the national and international products available in the market

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Krishna Packaging

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2217 1041

Mob: 094260 53814


Pick & place case packerClearpack India offers RCP

series pick & place case

packer from APSOL that are

extremely flexible machines

designed to pack a variety of

products into cases, display

boxes or trays. Thes case

packer is available with various feeding or picking systems at speeds

up to 25 cycles/min with 1 to 4 picking heads. Simple and clean design

of the case packers makes it particularly suitable for applications

in food, beverages, and home care & personal care industries.

The machines is equipped with a touchscreen HMIs, which

allows easy access to all functions, including creation of new

packing programs. Main features include: pick & place section

based on a flexible & efficient 2-axis robot; compact structure

with mechanical parts mounted overhead, particularly designed to

maximise accessibility & cleanability; quick & tool-free changeover;

modular design, which allows integration of various feeding &

collation systems for products in rigid or flexible packaging.

Clearpack India Pvt Ltd

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-2859 6422

Fax: 022-2850 9391


Hot-melt coating machineShanghai Huadi Machinery

offers RT-20 hot-melt medical

plaster coating machine. It is

used for producing medical

plaster, band-aid, medical spring

bandage, non-woven fabric glue

sticker and other products. It

adopts slot die, can-coating

100-1,000 g/m² with the width between 200-800 mm and the speed

is 20 m/min. The uniformity is controlled within 5 per cent. The

machine adopts servo motor drive, can setting and adjusting precisely

with steady speed. Other important advantages include: realises low-

tension control of the elastic substrate; manufactured by stainless steel

as per the usage standard in medicine industry; and realises precise

metering, dosing, double-screw mixing and coating at moment.

Shanghai Huadi Machinery Co Ltd

Shanghai - China

Tel: +86-21-5779 4228, Fax: +86-21-5779 4222


Parallel gripper system Neejtech India offers parallel

gripper system from Gimatic

SPA, Italy. Its feature include

flat profile, robust guide, high

gripping force, small weight,

high dimensional accuracy,

spring closed (-NC) or spring

open (-NO) option. Excessive forces or torques can damage the

gripper, cause functioning troubles and endanger the safety of the

operator. F s, Mx s, My s, Mz s, are maximum permitted static loads.

F d, Mx d, My d, Mz d, is the maximum permitted dynamic loads.

M, is the maximum permitted weight of each gripping tool, when

the gripper works without speed adjustment. If the weight is over

the permitted value, it is necessary to decrease the speed of the jaw

by using flow controllers. The operating position can be checked by

magnetic sensor(optional), detecting the magnet of the piston, or

by inductive sensors (not supplied), detecting the ball (SY) in the

appendix (Y). Two adjustable appendixes can be mounted on the

jaw using the supplied screws (TY). The pneumatic circuit must be

pressurised progressively inorder to avoid uncontrolled movements.

Neejtech India

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2656 1312

Mob: 098250 40231


PRODUCTS


Electric injection moulding machineNeejtech India offers horizontal

injection moulding machine

from Niigata, Japan. This

machine is generally known as

green machine because it saves

more than 60 per cent power

consumption than the similar size hydraulic/toggle machine, the

machine is absolutely free from oil, due to which it is eco-friendly.

Due to no oil in usage it reduces maintenance & repair cost of the

hydraulic system. It ensures enhanced accuracy and reliability and

also provides great cost savings and contributes to environmental

preservation. This machine runs silent & without vibrations. Machine

is very precise due to no deviation through oil viscosity, compressibility,

through drifting hydraulic valve action time. By switching over from

hydraulic to electric injection moulding machine one can save greater

cost on power consumption, cooling water consumption, hydraulic

oil elimination, housekeeping and maintenance cost. It will increases

up time and decrease the material wastage. This machine is ideally

suitable for medical, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging

moulding segment industry.

Neejtech India

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2656 1312, Mob: 098250 40231


Twin bagger

H a s s i a P a c k a g i n g

offers 'F lexi Bag 180T'

twin bagger. This machine provides

high output per unit of packaging

space. Resultant total speed is higher

for any product, due to optimised

speed on each lane. This machine is

an excellent solution for high volume

applications like snack food, salt,

detergents, milk powder and small

packs on any product. It is an ideal

solution to reduce floor space, feed

points, power consumption and manpower by 50 per cent as it

replaces two single-lane machines. Advantages of this machine are:

two independent systems for each lane, one-touch isolation of any

lane, resultant dependability on each lane of only 50 per cent; highest

range of format size in the category 50-180 mm; and wide range of

fillers both volumetric and weighmetric offered with this bagger to

suit every product application/need.

Hassia Packaging Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 02137-302 802-06

Fax: 02137-302 819


PRODUCTS


Candy wrapping machineBosch Packaging Technology offers

Miniwrap BVK 1200 candy wrapping

machine. This is a cost-effective and

proficient solution for customers seeking

higher production speed and increase in

Overall Efficiency Equipment (OEE), especially in the B and C

segment markets. With an output speed of 1,200 candies/min

and attributes like servo drive to achieve drive pattern, it is ideal

for wrapping candies. Also, the touch-screen panel offers easy

operator interface, making troubleshooting and operation simple.

This machine can be used to wrap a range of products like hard-

boiled and deposited candies, dragees, coated balls, chicklets, chewing

gum, coated chewing gum, etc. It can be used for products shaped

round, oval, square, rectangular and spherical. All machinable heat-

sealable materials can be processed on this machine. The machine is

available with optional accessories like: second reel carrier, coding

device, rejection system and vacuum discharge of empty packs. This

can be used to make packages, which can be single or multiple-unit

packs or with dimensions independent of the product dimensions.

Bosch India Ltd, Packaging Technology Division

Bengaluru - Karnataka

Tel: 080- 4176 8218, Fax: 080-4176 8106

Mob: 098805 96101


PRODUCTS


Vacuum packaging machineMonarch Appliances offers

vacuum packaging machine,

which is used to pack food

products. Vacuum packaging

increases the shelf-life of

products. The machine

vacuums the product along

with the shape of the

product that comes out with

the pack. The advantage of this chamber machine is that even the

space surrounding the product outside the package is vacuumed.

These chamber machines can also be used to pack products with

a modified atmosphere. Very low residual oxygen figures can be

obtained by first pulling a vacuum before the injection of gas. Vacuum

packaging machine is useful for packing cheese, meat, fish, dairy

products, peanuts, dry fruits, sea foods, coffee beans, pillows, PCBs,

spices, instant food, bakery products, chemicals, electric components

and pharma products.

Monarch Appliances

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281-246 1826, Fax: 0281-301 9788

Mob: 098252 15733, 093767 77277


Powder filling machineAce Technologies offers semi-automatic

powder filling machine. This is suitable for all

powders and granules. The machine has high

filling accuracy due to unique design feature.

Wide table design helps accommodate more

containers. It requires minimum change

parts. All contact parts are of SS 316.

Microprocessor-based control, zero dripping,

and accurate slippage control are other important features.

Ace Technologies


Tel: 022-2854 0743/0645, Fax: 022-2870 0281


Auger fillerSaurabh Flexipack Systems offers

Smart-EX auger filler. This vertical

form-fill-seal machine is cost-effective and

designed for entrepreneur, mid-scale and

large-scale manufacturers. It requires very

little floor space. The machine is intelligent,

PLC-controlled, with pneumatic operations.

It is suitable for packaging pouches of size

in the range of 0.5-500 g, with good speed

and weight precision. The machine is good

for free-flowing fine powders like turmeric, mehandi, besan, atta,

talcum powder, ground spices, herbal powder and all kinds of fine

powders. Specifications of the machine include: filling capacity

0.5-500 g, filling speed 1,000-4,000 pouches/hr, PLC control,

pneumatic mode of operation, weighing accuracy 0.5 per cent of

set volume, weight of the machine 50 kg (approximate), dimension

can be 1,000 x 950 x 2,450 (approximate), power requirement

220 V single-phase or 420 V three-phase, and compressed air

requirement 6 CFM with pressure 6 bar. The machine is available

in a variety of models: 0.5-10 g, 5-50 g, 10-100 g, 50-250 g

and 100-500 g. Packaging material used are laminated films.

Saurabh Flexipack Systems Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-2749 2722, Fax: 020-2749 1347


HDPE/PP woven sackKanpur Plastipack offers HDPE/

PP woven sack. Some of the salient

features of this sack include: circular

woven fabric; laminated and/or

unlaminated; printed and/or unprinted;

all types of small sack, such as valve,

bale wraps, liner sack, gusseted sack, etc; and reel-to-reel printing

with corona treatment UV stabilised option. The comprehensive range

of sack is utililsed in many industries such as fertilisers, agri products,

cement, sugar, fibre, plastic polymers, chemicals, sand, seeds, salt,

minerals, etc.

Kanpur Plastipack Ltd

Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0512-269 1113

Fax: 0512-269 1117

Mob: 098381 01789


Air bubble filmTender-Care International offers a

wide range of air bubble films that

are lightweight, chemically neutral,

transparent & attractive, non-hygroscopic

sealable & weldable, strong & firm,

flexible and tenacious. Large size air

bubble films are ideal for heavy and mid-

sized items, test equipment, motors, receivers, machineries,

spares, furniture, carton lining, void fill, etc. Medium-sized

air bubble films and smaller diameter air bubble films are also

available.

Tender Care International


Tel: 022-2685 4908, Fax: 022-2685 5930


PROJECTS


New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, raw material suppliers, plant & equipment manufacturers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the packaging, printing and converting industries.

Bottling plant Coca-ColaProject typeNew facilityProject newsAs part of Coca-Cola’s increased focus on emerging markets, the company has announced the construction of a new bottling plant at Bandar Enstek industrial park in Nilai in the southern state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Coca-Cola will invest $302m (1 billion Malaysian Ringgit) over the following five years in the new plant. The facility is expected to open towards the end of 2011. Nilai was chosen because of the lower logistics costs for transporting raw materials and finished goods. The city is also close to Kuala Lumpur and Port Kland, and has a good supply of water and electricity.Project locationNegeri Sembilan, MalaysiaProject cost$ 302 millionImplementation stageConstruction

Contact details:Jinny ChongF&N PointNo. 3, Jalan Metro Pudu 1Fraser Business Park55100 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel : +603 - 9235 2288 Fax : +603 - 9222 3900Email: [email protected]

Glass manufacturing complex Hindustan National Glass (HNG)Project typeNew facilityProject newsHindustan National Glass (HNG) is setting up a new manufacturing complex at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. The complex will have five furnaces, three for glass containers and two for float glass. Estimated to cost ` 400 million ($8.8 million), the project is being

developed in phases and is expected to be completed by 2018. It is expected to be completed by the year end and commence production in the first quarter of 2012. The Naidupeta facility will be the largest glass manufacturing complex in South East Asia, with a production capacity of 3,500 million tonne of glass a day.Project locationNaidupeta, Andhra Pradesh Project cost` 400 millionImplementation stageConstruction of first phase commenced in February 2011 with an initial investment of ` 70 million.

Contact details:Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd2, Red Cross PlaceKolkata - 700001Tel: +91 33 2254 3100Fax: +91 33 22543130Email: [email protected]

Industrial packaging Time TechnoplastProject typeNew facilityProject newsTime Technoplast is setting up an industrial packaging project in Malaysia, about 140 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. The company will manufacture their well established plastic packaging products including Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC), plastic drums & containers to service its international customers and local industry in Malaysia and Singapore. The project is likely to commence production in mid 2012. Time Technoplast shall also be setting up reconditioning / re-bottling plant in the same premises to provide full range of products and services to its customers in Asia.Project locationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Project costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:102, Todi Complex35 Saki Vihar Road Andheri (E)Mumbai - 400 072Tel: +91 22 28039999/28039700Fax: +91 22 2857 5672E-mail: [email protected]

Packaging materials Tetra PakProject typeNew facilityProject newsTetra Pak is setting up a new packaging material factory in India at Chakan, Pune in order to meet its target of five billion packages by 2013. The total capacity of the new plant will be 8.5 billion packages per year, with the potential of scaling up to 16 billion packages across carton packaging materials as the Tetra Brik Aseptic (TBA), Tetra Fino Aseptic (TFA) and Tetra Classic Aseptic, making it amongst the top five packaging material plants for Tetra Pak worldwide. The plant will also support the company’s growth in South East Asia and the Middle East. Project locationChakan, PuneProject cost` 600 croreImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Tetra Pak India Pvt LtdGlobal Business ParkTower C5th Floor Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road Gurgaon - 122 002Tel: +91 124 412 4600 Fax: +91 124 406 4308

PRODUCTS


Digital colour mark sensorLubi Electronics offers

‘Sunx’ LX-100 series digital

colour mark sensor. This can

detect any marking because

the sensor is equipped with

red, green and blue LED

element. In order to expand

the functionality, the sensor

comes with dual mode, ie,

mark mode (ultra high-

speed response) & colour

mode (high-precision mark colour discrimination) to suit any

application. This sensor comes with Mode Navi technology for

enhancing features and is easy to use. It is provided with a four-digit

digital display, 12-bit A/D converter, D-code, key lock, timer, NPN

or PNP outputs, IP67 protection, etc. It is used in many applications/

industries, especially in packaging, food, pharmaceuticals, textile,

plastic & many more.

Lubi Electronics

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2220 547

Fax: 079-2220 0660

Mob: 093274 97006


Cleaning and washing systemScanvik Packaging offers a

wide range of Flexo Wash

cleaning/washing systems

for anilox rolls, gravure

cylinders, printing plates

and parts for both narrow

web and wide web presses.

Flexo Wash uses a safe and

gentle cleaning method

that does not harm even the most delicate rolls. With this system one

can both deep clean the rolls and wash them on a daily basis without

harming even the finest rolls. Simply place the roll in the anilox roll/

plates in the cleaning machine and press start. The whole cleaning

process starting with liquid spraying, rinsing with high-pressure water

and at the end drying by means of air will run through automatically

in one cycle. There is no need to do manual cleaning or drying thus

ensuring minimum manual handling of rolls/plates. The quick and

gentle system is fully automatic and leaves the anilox roll/cylinder/

plates 100 per cent clean & dry ready for use in a very short time.

Scanvik Packaging


Tel: 022-4010 6327

Mob: 098204 28338


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Vertical form-fill-seal machineWraptech Machines offers

high-speed vertical form-fill-seal

machine for producing centre-

sealed pouches handling all types

of f ree-flowing/non-f ree-flowing

powders/granules/solids. The machine

handles a single-reel film stock of

maximum reel diameter 530 mm on

76 mm core. The machine has the facility to be provided with a variety

of filling heads. Draw down of the film is through vacuum pressed

draw-down belts, controlled through a servo-motor drive. The length

of the bag is controlled by print registration system, which is PLC-

based. For unprinted film, the bag length can be adjusted from a single-

touch keypad provided on the front panel. Filling range of the machine

is 25-2,000 g depending on bulk density of products & fill weight

that the maximum pouch size can accommodate. Output can be up to

120-140 packs/min depending on product flow properties, pack size,

type, quality and thickness of laminate being used.

Wraptech Machines Pvt Ltd

Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-2787 1743

Fax: 022-2761 2807


Vibratory bowl feeder Elscint Automation offers

a special vibratory bowl

feeder for large caps having

diameter of more than

100 mm. Plastic caps

require feeding for

automatic capping

machines as well as other

special pharmaceutical

and consumer goods

feeding machines. These

caps have to be oriented

in one direction, which can either be open side facing sky, open side

facing ground or even the open side facing centre of the bowl or away

from it. The feed rate achievable in case of such large caps is about

60-80 caps/min depending on the size of the plastic cap. As most of

the caps come out in ‘open side facing sky’ orientation, they need to

be twisted to change the orientation to ‘open side facing ground’. A

versatile tooling along with feeder can twist caps of any diameter in

180o or as required.

Elscint Automation

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-2712 2059

Fax: 020-2712 2994


PRODUCTS


Horizontal flow wrapping machine Bosch Packaging Technology

India offers for the horizontal

flow wrapping machine Pack

201. This mid-range speed

machine is easy to maintain

and is designed for delicate

product handling. It is ideal

for wrapping bakery goods,

trays, candy bars, wafers and non-food products. Easy format changes for

packaging various sized products are made possible through the adjustable

folding box, allowing for maximum machine efficiency and improved

package quality. The simple and smart design incorporates minimal

parts to increase reliability, streamline maintenance and allow for greater

adaptability. All data is stored on a flash card. The on-board UPS protects

data in case of power loss. The logical structure and the use of graphics

simplify the use of the operator screen. The screen displays parameter

entry, errors and production statistics. The Pack 201 is available in full

stainless steel, it ensures a long lifecycle while safeguarding against leakage,

spoilage, cleaning and humid environment.

Bosch Ltd (Packaging Technology Division)

Verna - Goa

Tel: 0832-669 2042, Fax: 0832-669 2028

Mob: 091588 81011


PRODUCTS


Extrusion melt-pressure transducers & transmittersAdinath Controls offers

extrusion melt-pressure

transducers & transmitters from

OneHalf20, Canada, a liquid-

filled capillary design. This tried

& proven design provides an

electronic signal which is proportional to the measured pressure

and allows the transducers to operate at process temperature up to

400oC. The electronic of each transducer are a Wheatstone bridge-

bonded strain gauge design, ensuring high accuracy, reliability and

repeatability. These are available in two distinct accuracy grades, general-

purpose grade accuracy (non-linearity) of batter than 0.5 per cent

FSO, laboratory grade feature accuracy (non-linearity) of batter than

0.5 per cent FSO. All these melt pressure transducers and transmitters are

fully compatible with the industry standards wiring pattern and colour

coding, as well as offering 100 per cent mechanical compatibility with

existing pressure transducers utilising the six pin bayonet connectors.

Pressure range 0-1,500 PSI to 0-15,000 PSI, outputs available 3.3 mV,

4-20 mA, 0-10 DC. The execution voltage available can be mV/V 10 V

DC, 4-20 mA and 24 V DC.

Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd

Gandhinagar - Gujarat

Tel: 02764-286 573

Fax: 02764-286 574


Proximity sensorsOmron offers a wide

range of inductive

proximity sensors to

solve sensing application

needs. The industry

standard inductive sensors

provide high reliability for

machine parts and metal

object detection f rom

short to long distance, in special environment, for special mounting

conditions and special applications. The new 'E2GN' proximity

sensor offers exceptional value without compromising on quality.

It is available in both shielded and non-shielded M12 & M18 model.

Come in pre-wired and connector type, this proximity sensor offers

2 mm, 5 mm and 8 mm sensing distance, respectively. Also available

in DC 3 wires, it has built-in power source circuit reverse polarity

protection, output reverse polarity protection and short-circuit

protection. The 'E2GN' series meets IEC60529, IP67 degree of

protection and EN60947-5-2 EMC compliance. It is an ideal choice

for machine makers and end-users who seek value for money yet

quality product in this tough time.

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-4072 6400

Fax: 080-4146 6403


Film production lineBori Machinery offers

'BR-L' ser ies

laminating pouch film,

thermal lamination film

production line. This

machine is equipped

h i g h - p r e c i s i o n

full-seal original

imported die head,

which ensures high quality lamination. The speed can be up to

260 m/min. High-precision PLC (Siemens, Mitsubishi) is used for

controlling, with the full automatic constant tension control for

reeling, unreeling and every tension point. This machine is suitable

for base materials such as BOPP, BOPET, BOPA and aluminium

foil for resins: LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA, EAA, EMA

and other coating grade resin to produce pouch film and thermal

lamination film.

Bori Machinery Imp & Exp Corp

Zhejiang Province - China

Tel: +86-579-82050435

Fax: +86-579-82050430


Pharma print cartridges & felt pads/rollersProcess Instrumentation & Controls

offers pharma print cartridges & felt

pads/rollers. These are made for blister

packaging machine, FFS machine

and coding machine. The absorbing

material used is poly porous in various

microns varying from 1 to 25 micron,

depending upon the requirement of

customer. The absorbing capacity of

these cartridges is quite high and the cartridges are hard, so that

the impression is good as there is cotton cloth knitted sleeves

(covering), which is used to avoid direct contact of stereo with

roller. The cartridges are made in various ID, OD and length

depending on customer’s requirement. The maximum OD can be

85 mm and length up to 300 mm. Inner diameter of the bore can

be adjusted as per the specific coding/marking requirement. These

inking rollers are used extensively in coding and batch printing

machines for marking/stamping of 'batch no', 'mfg date', 'exp date',

'retail price', etc.

Process Instrumentation & Controls

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-235 7228, Fax: 0265-235 5429


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Plate making machineInnovative Flexotech offers photopolymer

plate making machine for pharmaceutical

batch printing. It performs exposure, washout,

drying and treatment in complete functions.

The exposure unit comes with instant light-

up Philips high-intensity lamps, unique

digital timers for back/main exposure, good

quality lamps cooling/exhausting system

and quick vacuum draw-down pump with

an indicator. The features of washout unit

include: easy access design, special bristle good for all kinds of plates

washout, suitable for Perc+NBA & green chemicals and good result for

175 LPI one per cent reproduction. Drying unit comes with features

such as drying drawer with uniform heat distribution, temperature

adjustable by a precise controller, unique air circulation and exhaustion

design and over-heat sensor for safety and protection. Features of

treatment unit are: chemical-free operation, digital timer for light

finishing control and Philips UVC high-intensity lamps equipped with

powerful air exhausting for large size models.

Innovative Flexotech Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2685 2439


Digital paper moisture meterCole-Parmer India offers the ‘Delmhorst

P-2000’ digital paper moisture meter.

This electrical resistance-type moisture

meter comes with three separate scales:

paper, baled scrap paper and reference.

The moisture scale range for paper is

4.3 to 18 per cent, for baled paper the

range is 5 to 40 per cent, and for the

reference scale it is 0 to 100 per cent. The

meter measures through built-in pins and

optional pin electrodes. The contact pins

mounted on top of the meter provide 0.8 cm (5/16’’) penetration for

testing paper tubes or corrugated stock. The meter also features an

audible out-of-range alarm, internal calibration check, 100 data point

memory, and average/maximum readings. This meter is provided with

a 9V battery and hard plastic carry case. Optional and replacement

electrodes & accessories are also available. The paper moisture meter

is ideal for testing paper materials such as paperboard, corrugated

stock and paper tubes. It finds applications in the print & paper,

packaging, food & beverage and manufacturing industries.

Cole-Parmer India


Tel: 022-6716 2222

Fax: 022-6716 2211


PRODUCTS


Contact coderProcess Instrumentation &

Controls offers online high-

speed contact coder. This is

a small intermittent motion

reciprocating contact coder

with ink cartridge enclosed

in its container for label

printing. It is mountable for

online marking on sticker

labelling machines in pharma/food industry and is widely used for

coding and marking on labels at high speeds. It is used to print various

statutory information like batch number, date of manufacturing,

expiry date, price and any other information on various packing like

tins, containers, cartons, lids, stickers, laminated flexible pouches,

films, metal containers, etc. It is specially used for high-speed coding

application viz, self-sticker labelling & multi-track packing line,

FFS, blister pack, and strip pack machine. This machine’s compact

design makes it easy to install where space is limited. It can be

mounted in any angle: vertical, horizontal, or side mounting. It

has a versatile controller with inbuilt cyclic timer and five different

input modules to achieve or optimise printing at speeds up to

180-200 impressions per minute with easy operation.

Process Instrumentation & Controls

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-235 7228

Fax: 0265-235 5429


Web guiding systemATE Enterprises offers web

guiding system of low noise level

(62-63 dB), manufactured

by Erhardt+Leimer (India).

Important features of this system

include infinitely adjustable

control sensitivity by regulating

air signal pressure, adjustment of

the operating pressure with the aid of a pressure gauge, adjustment

of the cylinder positioning speed to optimise control circuit, and

high-powered blower provides fast system response with almost nil

signal transmission delay. This system is suitable for a wide range

of webs including thin films, maintenance & wear-free blower, easy

fitting of an additional hydraulic port for external uses, etc. Further,

it is easy-to-maintain due to compact & modular construction, and is

also operator-friendly.

ATE Enterprises Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-6676 6100

Fax: 022-2673 2463


PRODUCTS


Blue LED displayKwality Photonics offers a wide range

of blue LED displays which include:

single-digit, multi-digit, dotmatrix,

lightbars, etc. The expanded range

now includes: single-digit, seven

segment displays (SSDs) from 7.6 to

200 mm character height; dual,

triple and quad SSDs in 7.6, 10

and 14 mm variants. Blue dot

matrix displays are available in a

wide range of alternatives with

the traditional 30 and 50 mm,

5 x 7 modules proving particularly popular. There is

a choice of intensity and wavelength in the range, with new

variants being constantly introduced. The brilliant,

470 nm wavelength LED displays are visible in the brightest ambient

lighting, but draws less than 0.5 W (85 mA) from a single +5 V

supply, which is less than most standard red LED displays. The

KLSXXXB series LED digital meter displays are offered as units to

employ silicon carbide super bright blue LEDs.

Kwality Photonics Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-2712 3555

Fax: 040-2712 4762


Aluminium profile sectionKirpekar Engineering offers a

variety of aluminium profile

sections along with all the

connecting accessories a

designer requires. These

sections and profiles allow the

designer various options and

possibilities of frames to be

manufactured for industrial applications like Fifo storage racks,

display boards, enclosures, machine guards & fencing, robotic &

automation systems, conveyors, work-test & assembly line benches

and tables, assembly in packaging machines and many more.

These specially extruded aluminium profiles are designed and

manufactured with very close tolerances and maximum strengths,

anodised to a depth of 15 micron ensuring the structures are

accurate and resistant to corrosion. These have a ling life and

can be used for any application. The standard sizes available are

30 x 30, 40 x 40, 40 x 80, 80 x 80 and 80 x 160.

Kirpekar Engineering Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-6674 1600

Fax: 020-6674 1601


PRODUCTS


The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/

distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of


Rotary coderBhavmark Systems offers

RM-2, a compact rotary

coder with instant dry

thermo fusible ink. This

coder can print date,

batch number, price and

other information. It is applicable to most soft and flexible

packaging materials, eg, cellophane, PP, PE, aluminium,

cardboard, etc. Maximum speed can be up to 35 m/min and

maximum printing area 30 x 35 mm. It is easy to install

on all types of continuous motion packaging machines

such as flow pack units and form-fill-seal machines.

Important features include: driven by high-speed stepping

motor, self-test, quick configuration, automatic temperature

control, LED display, and quick replacement of modules.

Bhavmark Systems

Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-2819 8722, Fax: 022-2818 0455


Temperature controllerProcon Technologies offers

PXR series temperature

controller from Fuji Electric.

This 1/16 DIN temperature

controller comes with a LED

display that is 1.6 times larger

than other previous models

with dust-proof front display

and operational section that

is waterproof and conforms

to NEMA-4X (IP66). It is

available in 24 x 48 mm, 48 x 48 mm, 48 x 96 mm and 96 x 96

mm sizes. Fuzzy control is a standard feature suppressing overshoot

without lengthy start-up time and improving the response to external

disturbances by quickly reverting to set points. It is provided with 16-

segment ramp/soak & menu driven auto/manual mode of operation.

By using the digital input option, the operator can change between two

set points using a remote, start/stop the control action, start/reset the

ramp/soak, start/stop the auto tuning, cancel the alarm latch or start

the incorporated timer.

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2749 2566, Fax: 079-2743 2871


Retro-reflective area sensorPepperl+Fuchs offers RLG28, a new

series of retro-reflective area sensor.

With a total of six light beams,

this sensor generates a constant

60 mm detection field over a sensing

range of 0-4 m. This complete solution

offers a resolution of 12 mm and is

designed to fit aptly in situations where

single-beam retro-reflective sensors reach

their limitations or where expensive

light grids are needed. Housed in a standard photoelectric

senor housing, the RLG28 is mechanically and electrically

compatible with all common photoelectric sensors available

in the market. Users facing problems in detection of targets

can easily use this technology without changing the control

concepts within their control loop. This sensor reliably detects

objects of all shapes. The sensors are used primarily for the

reliable detection of the front edges of objects, as well as

the consistent detection of different objects with no defined

shape or position, such as pallets, bags, deformed blocks, etc.

Pepperl+Fuchs (India) Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-4211 1198, Fax: 080-2837 8031


Photoelectric gap sensor

Lubi Electronics

offers ‘Sunx’ RT-610

series photoelectric

gap sensor. It is ideal

for gap sensing, mark

sensing and address

reading. In this sensor,

the beam axis alignment

is not required, as

the emitter and

receiver are integrated in a single body. It has

a sensing range of 10 mm, 20 mm and 50 mm.

The models with a sensing range of 10 mm and 20 mm are

available in red LED type and green LED type for mark

sensing. This sensor provides high reliability, as the housing

material is made of die-cast aluminium. It can be used

effectively in typical applications such as packaging, pharma

and machine tools industry.

Lubi Electronics

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2220 5471

Fax: 079-2220 0660

Mob: 093274 97006


LIST OF PRODUCTS


1 AC drive ............................................. 19

2 AC variable frequency drive ................... 19

3 Acrylic bending machine ........................ 57

4 Air bubble film ....................................... 80

5 Air cooled sealer ..................................... 22

6 Aluminium profile section ...................... 87

7 Ammonia liquid chiller ............................. 8

8 AS-interface system ................................ 45

9 Auger filler .............................................. 80

10 Auto sealer ............................................. 78

11 Automatic rescue device ......................... 19

12 Automation & storage system ................ 45

13 Batch counter ..................................... 81

14 Battery ....................................................... 7

15 BBL brake motor .................................... 23

16 BBL/KEC flame proof motor ................ 23

17 Bearing .................................................... 69

18 Bio-mass dryer ........................................ 79

19 Blade bending machine .......................... 57

20 Blue LED display system ....................... 87

21 Bottle / container filling machine ........... 83

22 Bottle uncrambler ..................................... 5

23 Brake pad .................................................. 7

24 Brewing technology ................................ 61

25 Bulk milk cooler ....................................... 8

26 Butterfly valve ........................................... 8

27 Cable ................................................. 45

28 Cable carrier ............................................ 69

29 Cable connector ...................................... 69

30 Cable handling & processing system...... 45

31 Candy wrapping machine ....................... 79

32 Capacitive and magnetic sensor .............. 45

33 Capping machine ...................................... 5

34 Cartoning machine ........................5, 31, 83

35 Case erector .............................................. 5

36 Case packer ............................................... 5

37 Case sealer................................................. 5

38 Chain ...................................................... 69

39 Cleaning and washing system ................. 81

40 Clutch plate & cover assembly ................. 7

41 Coding ............................................... COC

42 Cold-aseptic filling system...................... 61

43 Compact pneumatic cylinder .................. 39

44 Concrete block & paver machine ........... 31

45 Connector ............................................... 69

46 Connector accessory ................................ 45

47 Contact coder .......................................... 88

48 Container filling line............................... 31

49 Contrast/colour scanner .......................... 37

50 Controller ................................................ 19

51 Convertor ................................................ 81

52 Conveyor ................................................... 5

53 Conveyor belt .................................... 82, 88

54 Conveyor system ..................................... 89

55 Conveyor technology .............................. 61

56 Counter ................................................... 81

57 Counter & power supply ......................FIC

58 Crimp contact & tool ............................. 45

59 C-slot and T-slot pneumatic cylinder .... 17

60 Custom-made cable ................................ 45

61 Cutting machine ..................................... 57

62 Cylindrical sensor ................................... 37

63 Dairy machinery ................................... 8

64 Data cable ............................................... 45

65 Design concept ....................................... 29

66 Digital colour mark sensor ..................... 81

67 Digital panel meter ................................. 12

68 Digital paper moisture meter .................. 87

69 Digital temperature controller ................ 83

70 Dosing/sealing system............................. 83

71 Double sheet monitoring system ............ 37

72 Drive ....................................................... 83

73 Drying and heating system ..................... 79

74 Dual channel with modbus .................... 83

75 Dynamic controller ................................. 83

76 Electric actuator & gripper ................. 39

77 Electric injection moulding machine ...... 78

78 Electronic brake ...................................... 19

79 Elevator controller .................................. 19

80 Encoder .................................................FIC

81 Exhibition - Complete Packaging Expo ...33

82 Exhibition - Engineering Expo ........ 42, 49

83 Exhibition - Food & Bevtech 2012 ....... 65

84 Expanded polyethylene capseal ............... 32

85 Expanded polyethylene seal liner ............ 32

86 Extrusion melt-pressure transducers &

transmitters ............................................. 84

87 Factory production display .................. 81

88 Fastback revolution seasoning system ..... 89

89 Fiber-optic controller .............................. 17

90 Fibre-optic amplifier ............................... 37

91 Fill and seal machine .............................. 79

92 Filling and closing technology ................ 61

93 Filling machine ......................................... 5

94 Film production line ............................... 84

95 Filter .......................................................... 7

96 Finished package ..................................... 29

97 Flange mounting motor .......................... 23

98 Flexible packaging material .................... 79

99 Flow rate indicator & totaliser ............... 81

100 Flow wrapping machine ........................... 5

101 Forked photoelectric sensor .................... 37

102 Gasket ............................................... 32

103 Gasoline system ........................................ 7

104 Gear pump ................................................ 7

105 Geared motor .......................................... 23

106 Glue spreader .......................................... 79

107 Gripper.................................................... 33

108 Guided compact pneumatic cylinder ...... 39

109 Hand-type impulse sealer ................... 78

110 HDPE/PP woven sack ........................... 80

111 Heat treatment plant .............................. 79

112 High capacity bag palletiser .................... 87

113 Horizontal FFS machine .......................... 5

114 Horizontal flow-wrapping machine ....... 83

115 Horizontal form-fill-seal-packaging

machine ............................................. 55, 83

116 Horn ......................................................... 7

117 Hot- melt coating machine .................... 77

118 Identification system .......................... 45

119 Induction sealing ..................................... 22

120 Inductive switch ...................................... 37

121 Industrail connector ................................ 45

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122 Industrial automation .......................... 6, 78

123 Industrial control & sensing device ......FIC

124 Industrial pump ...................................... 66

125 Inspection and monitoring technology ... 61

126 Instrumentation made cable ................... 45

127 Invertor/variable frequency drive ..........FIC

128 Isolator .................................................... 81

129 Kamlok & drylok coupling ................. 66

130 KEC AC motor ...................................... 23

131 KEC DC motor ..................................... 23

132 KEC slipring crane duty motor .............. 23

133 Labelling ...........................................BC

134 Labelling and dressing technology ......... 61

135 Labelling machine.................... 5, 79, COC

136 Length counter ....................................... 81

137 Level controller .....................................FIC

138 Lighting system ........................................ 7

139 Liner ....................................................... 32

140 Load cell indicator .................................. 81

141 Loading arm ........................................... 66

142 Long bar sealer ....................................... 78

143 Lubricant................................................... 7

144 Marking system ............................. COC

145 Measuring & monitoring relay .............FIC

146 Measuring sensor .................................... 37

147 Mini sensor ............................................. 37

148 Motion control ......................................FIC

149 Motor ...................................................... 23

150 Multilayer stretch film ............................ 77

151 Nitrogen extrusion sealer .................... 78

152 Non-nozzle type vacuum sealer .............. 78

153 Nozzle ..................................................... 66

154 Nozzle-type vacuum sealer ..................... 78

155 OEM controller ................................. 81

156 Oil cooler ................................................ 79

157 Oil heater ................................................ 79

158 Online B2B marketplace .................. 47, 91

159 Overwrapping machine ............................ 5

160 Packaging development engine ........... 29

161 Packaging solution .................................. 21

162 Packing and palletising technology ........ 61

163 Palletiser .................................................. 31

164 Palletising robot ...................................... 87

165 Paper impregnation line .......................... 79

166 Paperless recorder.................................... 12

167 Parallel gripper system ............................ 77

168 Pharma packaging machinery .............. BIC

169 Pharma print cartridges felt pads/ rollers 84

170 Photo electric sensor .................FIC, 45, 90

171 Pick & pack case packer ......................... 77

172 PID temperature controller .................... 81

173 Plastic film & sheet ................................ 79

174 Plate heat exchanger ................................. 8

175 Plate making machine ............................ 87

176 Plug valve .................................................. 8

177 Pneumatic & hydraulic cylinder ............. 33

178 Pneumatic valve ........................................ 8

179 Powder filling machine ........................... 80

180 Power controller ...................................... 19

181 Pressure regulator .................................... 33

182 Pressure sensitive paper & film label ...... 21

183 Pressure sensor ....................................... 17

184 Process controller .................................... 12

185 Process tank .............................................. 8

186 Process technology .................................. 61

187 Product handling equipment .................. 89

188 Profile controller ..................................... 83

189 Programmable logic controller ........FIC, 83

190 Programmable terminal ........................FIC

191 Protective-conduit system ....................... 45

192 Proximity sensors ..................................FIC

193 Proximity sensors .................................... 84

194 PVC & fabric coating plant steam heater ..79

195 Rail tanker ........................................... 8

196 Receptacle ............................................... 66

197 Refrigerant pump...................................... 8

198 Refrigeration ............................................. 8

199 Refrigrated compressed air dryer ............ 39

200 Relay ......................................................... 7

201 Retro-reflective area sensor ..................... 90

202 RFID ....................................................FIC

203 Rinser and pasteuriser ............................. 61

204 Robotic palletiser ...................................... 5

205 Rotary coder............................................ 90

206 Rotary encoder ........................................ 45

207 Safety light curtain .......................... FIC

208 Scanner ................................................... 81

209 Screw commpressor .................................. 8

210 Screw power controller ........................... 19

211 Sealer ....................................................... 22

212 Self adhesive tape .................................... 88

213 Sensor ...................................................... 45

214 Shrink bundler .......................................... 5

215 Shrink film ...................................5, 79, BC

216 Shrink film packaging machine .............. 87

217 Shrink sleeve applicator ............................ 5

218 Shrink wrap sealer ................................. 78

219 Shrink wrapper ....................................... 79

220 Shrink wrapping machine ......................... 5

221 Sight flow meter ..................................... 66

222 Skin wrapping machine .........................BC

223 Soft starter & digital starter ................... 19

224 Solenoid valve ......................................... 33

225 Spark plug ................................................. 7

226 Starter motor ............................................ 7

227 Stretch blow-moulding technology ........ 61

228 Stretch film packaging machine ............. 87

229 Stretch wrapping machine ...................... 87

230 Surface inspection system ....................... 10

231 Switching relay ......................................FIC

232 Swivel ...................................................... 66

233 System engineering ................................. 61

234 Tank & silo .......................................... 8

235 Temperature controller ........12, 83, 90, FIC

236 Thermoforming machine .......................... 5

237 Timer ..............................................81, FIC

238 Transmitter .............................................. 81

239 Tray sealing machine ................................ 5

240 Tubular bag form system ........................ 79

241 Twin bagger ............................................ 78

242 Ultrasonic flow meter ......................... 12

243 Ultrasonic sensor ............................... 37, 45

244 Universal controller ................................. 83

245 Vacuum packaging machine ................ 80

246 Variable frequency drive ......................... 19

247 Ventilator ................................................ 88

248 Vertical cartoning machine ..................... 53

249 Vertical FFS machine ....................5, 82, 83

250 Vibratory bowl feeder ............................. 82

251 Vision sensor ...................................FIC, 10

252 Vision software ....................................... 10

253 Vision system .......................................... 10

254 Washer ............................................... 61

255 Web guiding system ................................ 88

256 Wiper blade .............................................. 7

257 Wood seasoning kiln ............................... 79

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No

Our consistent advertisers

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ACG Worldwide BIC

T: +91-22-26780127

E: [email protected]

W: www.acg-world.com

Avery Dennison India Pvt Ltd 21

T: +91-124-2215581


W: www.enhanceyourbrand.com

Benison & Co. Ltd. 79

T: +886-3-322-5531


W: www.benison.com.tw

Beumer Group Gmbh & Co Kg 87

T: +49-2521-240


W: www.beumer.com

Bharat Bijlee Ltd 6


W: www.bharatbijlee.com

Bosch Limited 7

T: +91-80-22999269


W: www.boschindia.com

Clearpack India Pvt Ltd 5

T: +91-22-42532222


W: www.clearpack.com

Cognex Sensors India Private Limited 10

T: +91-80-4022 4118


W: www.cognex.com/handheld-barcode-

scanners.aspx

Confederation Of Indian Industry 65

T: +91-22-24931790


W: www.foodbev.in

Enercon Asia Pacific Iss Pvt Ltd 22

T: +91-09600344430


W: www.enerconaciapacific.com

Engineering Expo 42, 49, 57

T: +91-9819552270


W: www.engg-expo.com

Fluid Energy Controls Inc 66

T: +91-44-42083536


W: www.fecindia.com

Heat And Control 89

T: +91-44-42103950


W: www.heatandcontrol.com

IDMC Limited 8

T: +91-2692-225399


W: www.idmc.coop

IFM Electronics India Pvt Ltd 17

T: +91-231-2672770


W: www.ifm-electronic.in

Igus India Pvt Ltd 69

T: +91-80-39127800


W: www.igus.in

IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd 47, 91

T: +1800-200-4444 / 91-120-3911000


W: www.indiamart.com

Industrial Thermal Engineers 79

T: +91-79-25833806


W: www.intherm.in

Jeltron Systems (India) Pvt.Ltd. 19

T: +91-40-23401159


W: www.jeltron.com

KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd 63

T: +91-79-2644-0331


W: www.khs.com/india

Krones Ag 61

T: +49-9401-700


W: www.krones.com

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS


Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No

M & M Technologies Pvt Ltd 78

T: +91-22-27781580


W: www.mmtechnologiesindia.com

M+V Marketing - Leuze Electronic 37

T: +91-80-40854444


W: www.leuze.in

Markem-Image India Private Limited COC

T: +91-120-4099500


W: www.markem-imaje.co.in

Mifa Systems 83

T: +91-79-26870825


W: www.mifasystems.com

Multispan Instruments Co 81

T: +91-79-22770865


W: www.multispanindia.com

Nichrome India Ltd 55

T: +91-20-66011001


W: www.nichrome.com

Noida Fabcon Machines Pvt Ltd 82

T: +91-120-4225550


W: www.fabcon-india.com

Omron Automation Pvt. Ltd. FIC

T: +91-80-40726400


W: www.omron-ap.com

Pakona Engineers India Pvt Ltd 31

T: +91-22-22826751


W: www.pakona.com

Pepperl+Fuchs(India) Pvt Ltd. 45

T: +91-80-28378030


W: www.pepperl-fuchs.com

Plastic Technologies 29

T: +91 9322215410


W: www.plastictechnologies.com

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd 12

T: +91-79-27492566


W: www.procon.co.in

Reynders Label Printing India Pvt Ltd 39

T: +91-149-3305400


W: www.reynders.com

Roechling Engineering Plastics (India) 83

T: +91-22-42178706

E: yogesh.sawatkar@roechling_india.com

W: www.roechling.com

S P Engineers 53

T: +91-9890990234


W: www.spengineerspune.com

Shanghai Dase-Sing

Packaging Technology Co., Ltd BC

T: +86-21-3365-8333


W: www.dasesing.com

Smart Expos 33

T: +91-44-28603086/4087


W: www.smartexpos.in

Sreelakshmi Traders 88

T: +91-44-24343343


W: www.sreelakshmitraders.com

The Indian Electric Co 23

T: +91-20-24474303


W: www.indianelectric.com

Ultraplast Chainbelts Pvt. Ltd 88

T: +91-129-4113187


W: www.ultraplastindia.com

Vora Packaging Pvt Ltd 32

T: +91-22-24012330


W: www.vorapack.com

Wu Hsing Electronics Co. Ltd. 78

T: +886-4-2271-1498


W: www.sealers-web.com

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Modern Packaging & Design - November-December 2011