Modern Packaging & Design - September-October 2012

Mod

ern

Pa

cka

gin

g &

Desig

n

Sep

tem

ber-O

ctob

er 2

012

Als

o a

va

ila

ble

in

Sri

La

nk

a, M

ala

ysi

a, S

ing

ap

ore

, Th

ail

an

d, T

aiw

an

, Ch

ina

& H

on

g K

on

g

MPD

_Sep

-Oct

_20

12_

Bam

ulle

r_Ta

b-1

_PG

_3

MPD

_Sep-O

ct _2012_ IGU

S_Tab-1_PG

_4

EDITORIAL

Editorial Advisory BoardP V Narayanan

Member of Board APEDA (Ministry of Commerce)

M K Banerjee Director-Creativity & Innovations (Global)

Essel Propack Ltd

R KrishnamurthyDirector-Marketing & Operations

Orient Press Ltd

S DasManaging Director

Nordson India Pvt Ltd

Manas R Bastia [email protected]

et me begin by thanking all our readers who have shared their valued feedback on the previous edition that marked our 7th Anniversary. Such a highly engaging participation, we firmly believe, will further aid our endeavour to better serve the packaging sector and we look

forward to more such prompt interactions.

That said, the 2012 Global Aseptic Packaging report is out, and there are several interesting insights to share with this august audience. Brought out by leading food and drinks consulting firm Zenith International and packaging experts Warrick Research, this latest study has pegged the global market for aseptically packed products to 123 billion litre in 269 billion packs during 2011. From the volume perspective, while the world has grown by a little over 5 per cent a year since 2008, the South/South East Asia region has achieved the fastest growth (no prizes for guessing it right!) at more than 20 per cent a year.

Further analysis reveals that white drinking milk has a share of 39 per cent of aseptically packed products, with beverages accounting for 37 per cent and other dairy or food products having the remaining share. As aseptic filling gradually expands its footprint in food markets, the established niche applications such as sauces, tomato products and baby food are emerging as important growth avenues.

A significant finding of this report refers to a clear shift from the traditional bastion of Europe to Asia in the last four years. What’s more, it is bullish on the continuation of this trend in the near future. Although a global growth of 5 per cent per annum may appear insignificant when compared with the corresponding growth in South/South East Asia, given the global economic scenario over the last 3-4 years, it is a silver lining in the cloud.

Going forward, this report states that China and South/South East Asia are set to dethrone West Europe, by becoming the largest regional markets for aseptic packaging. Further, value-added dairy products will be a fast demand driver for aseptic filling systems. By 2016, the global market for aseptic packaging will reach 153 billion litre using 333 billion packs, as estimated by Zenith and Warrick.

While the aseptic packaging technology gains increasingly higher ground to cater to the needs of emerging markets and applications, it remains to be seen how well this can be tapped by the burgeoning Indian market.

LGoing good with aseptic packaging

Modern Packaging & Design Sepetember-October 2012 7

Modern Packaging & Design Sepetember-October 2012 9

CONTENTS

Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise

Special Focus: Glass PackagingInsight & Outlook: Pharmaceutical Packaging

Automation Trends

54 Labeling presses: Combining creativity with precision

Energy Management

56 Life cycle analysis: Reducing environmental burden of packaging

Policies & Regulations

58 Quality standards: Safeguarding consumer interests

Strategy

60 Light-weight packaging: Unburdening logistics cost

Tips & Tricks

62 Packaging adhesives: Pointers for a high-performance package

Event Preview

68 International PackTech India 2012: Signalling optimal possibilities

69 Labelexpo India 2012: Global labeling expertise under one roof

Event Report

70 PackPlus South 2012: Encapsulating the southern f lavour

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial ................................. 7

News, Views & Analysis ...... 12

Technology & Innovation .... 18

Design Innovation ................ 20

Projects ................................. 63

27

Tenders ................................. 64

Event List............................. 66

Book Review ........................ 72

List of Products.................... 85

List of Advertisers ................ 86

Cover photo courtesy: Borealis Group

Cover design: Sharad Bharekar

Plastic packaging for retail ....28

Plastics v/s paper packaging ..30

Interface:

�Lakshmi Ramakrishnan ..34

��Ghanshyam Shilamkar ....35

Roundtable ............................36

41Caps and closures ....................................... 42

Closures for special consumers .............. 44

Interface: Pankaj Vora ............................ 46

Roundtable ............................................. 48

Bag-in-box packaging ............................ 50

Consumer behaviour .............................. 52

In Conversation With 24 Sunil Sethi, President, Federation of Corrugated Box

Manufacturers, and MD, Dolsun Containers Pvt Ltd

Facility Visit 38 Bosch Packaging Technology India:

Expanding horizons through global expertise

Insight & OutlookCaps & Closures

Special FocusPlastic Packaging

Details on pg no. 66

Highlights of Next Edition

FOUNDER & EDITOR, NETWORK 18Raghav Bahl

PRESIDENT & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, TV 18Senthil Chengalvarayan

SENIOR EDITORManas R Bastia

EDITORIAL TEAMAnnabel Dsouza, Swati Sharma, Lionel Alva,

Anwesh Koley (Delhi), Avani Jain (Ahmedabad)ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

Varuna Naik

DESIGNSharad Bharekar

CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERMexy Xavier

PHOTOGRAPHYNeha Mithbawkar, Joshua Navalkar

BUSINESS CONTROLLERSLovey Fernandes, Akshata Rane, Surekha Karmarkar, Deepak Bhatia,

Ashish Kukreti, Shwetha ME, Jayashree N, Sugandha Kulkarni, Shefali Mahant

PRINTINGEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Ananth R Iyer

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PPCShekhar Khot

PRODUCTION TEAMDnyaneshwar Goythale, Ravikumar Potdar, Ravi Salian, Sanjay Shelar

OVERSEAS CONTACTRingier Trade Media Ltd CHINA

1001 Tower 3, Donghai Plaza, 1486 Nanjing Road, West, Shanghai 200040, China Tel: +86-21 6289 – 5533 Ext. 368, Fax: +86-21 6247 – 4855

(Craig Shibinsky) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd HONG KONG

9/F, Cheong Sun Tower, 118 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2369 – 8788 Ext. 21, Fax: +852 2869 – 5919

(Octavia Au-Yeung) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd TAIWAN

Room 3, Fl. 12, No. 303, Chung Ming S. Rd., Taichung, TaiwanTel: +886-4 2329 – 7318 Ext. 16, Fax: +886-4 2310 – 7167

(Sydney La) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND

Tel: +41-44 734 0472, Fax: +41 44 734 0680Email: [email protected]

USA Tel: (513) 527-8800 Fax: (513) 527-8801

Email: [email protected] USA

Alfredo Domador, 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 430 Miami, FL. 33126, USATel: (305) 448-6875, Fax: (305) 448-9942

GROUP CEO, NETWORK 18B Sai Kumar

CEO-NETWORK 18 PUBLISHINGSandeep Khosla

EVP-HUMAN RESOURCESSanjeev Kumar Singh

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTSudhanva Jategaonkar

ADVERTISING SALESShashin Bhagat (Ahmedabad)[email protected] B (Bengaluru)[email protected] Hara Subramaniam (Chennai)[email protected] N (Coimbatore)[email protected] Kalyan Chakravarthy (Hyderabad)[email protected] Gokhale (Indore)[email protected] Bidawat (Jaipur)[email protected] Dhingra (Ludhiana)[email protected] Kumar Agrawal (New Delhi)[email protected] Dass (Pune)[email protected] Pathak (Vadodara)[email protected]

MARKETING TEAMGanesh Mahale, Prachi Mutha

NEWSSTAND AND SUBSCRIPTIONSDISTRIBUTION HEADSunil Nair

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGERManoj Palsay

SENIOR MANAGER - SUBSCRIPTIONSSheetal Kotawdekar

CO-ORDINATORSRahul Mankar, Anant Shirke, Sarita Quadros,Chaitali Parkar, Kamlesh Mathkar, Vaibhav Ghavale

SERVICESSUBSCRIPTION SERVICES For subscription queries, write [email protected] or call +91 22 30034631-34 or toll free 1800 200 1021PERMISSIONS For subscription to copy or reuse material from Modern Packaging & DesignWrite to [email protected]� Monthly Issue Price: ` 100 �� ` 450

Modern Packaging & Design September-October 2012 11

Printed by Mohan Gajria and published by Lakshmi Narasimhan on behalf of Network18.Senior Editor: Manas R BastiaPrinted at Infomedia 18 Ltd, Plot no.3, Sector 7, off Sion-Panvel Road, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400 706, and published at Network18, ‘A’ Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400 028. Modern Packaging & Design is registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India under No. MAHENG / 2008 / 27106. Network18 does not take any responsibility for loss or damage incurred or suffered by any subscriber of this magazine as a result of his/her accepting any invitation/offer published in this edition. *Ownership of this magazine stands transferred from Infomedia18 Ltd (Infomedia18) to Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18) in pursuance of the scheme of arrangement between Network18 and Infomedia18 and their respective shareholders and creditors, as approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and the necessary approval of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is being obtained.

Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18)*, its publisher and/or editors. We at Network18 do our best to verify the information published but do not take any responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the information. Network18 does not accept the responsibility for any investment or other decision taken by readers on the basis of information provided herein. Network18 does not take responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent without due postal stamps for return postage. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Network18 reserves the right to use the information published herein in any manner whatsoever.

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

12 Modern Packaging & Design September-October 2012

Plastics packaging market to reach $ 28 million by 2014

With growing demand for plastic packaging,

the market is expected to reach $ 28

million by 2014. In a conference organised

by Indian Plastics Institute, Ahmedabad,

Pramthesh Pandya, Head-Unit & Business

Development, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd,

stated, “The demand for plastic packaging has

increased in the recent past due to customers

increasingly shifting from rigid to flexible

packaging. This is majorly because plastics

is cost-effective as compared to conventional

materials like glass, metal, etc, and can

easily be processed. Also, due to opening of

many untapped areas in the food packaging

segment, the demand for plastic packaging

has increased. Growth in the pharmaceutical

packaging segment has also given a boost to

the plastic packaging segment.”

About the banning of plastics for tobacco

packaging, he said, “This step is taken by the

Government to indirectly ban tobacco use,

so the plastic packaging industry will not be

affected by it.”

Avani Jain

Dow receives Ringier Technology Innovation Award for packaging Dow Performance Packaging has received the

Ringier Technology Innovation Award for its

development of ROBOND™ L-95D, a single-

component water-based laminating adhesive.

ROBOND™ L-95D was developed through

the joint efforts of Dow Chemical Company’s

Research & Development (R&D) centre in

Buffalo Grove, IL, USA, and Dow Shanghai

Technology Center in China. It utilises

Dow’s unique acrylic emulsion technology

with a focus on balance between product

performance and operational convenience,

while creating sustainability benefits for

packaging manufacturers. “Being recognised

by Ringier, one of the most notable trade

media organisations in Asia and the Middle

East, is an honour and indicative of the

success we aim to achieve with sustainable,

water-based technology,” said Peter Wong,

Commercial Vice President, Performance

Plastics-Asia Pacific.

ROBOND™ L-95D can be applied on

both metalised and clear film substrates. It

does not require pre-mixing steps and enables

converters to achieve improved operational

efficiency.

Bosch Packaging inaugurates new facility in Goa

Bosch Packaging Technology India

recently inaugurated its new manufacturing

facility at Verna, Goa. Built With an

investment of ` 34 crore, the plant was

officially inaugurated at an event presided

over by Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister

of Goa, and Mahadev Naik, Minister of

Industries, Goa, in the presence of V K

Viswanathan, Managing Director, Bosch

Ltd, and President, Bosch Group in India,

and Friedbert Klefenz, President, Bosch

Packaging Technology, Germany.

The new plant is expected to fulfill capacity

expansion and meet the increasing demand

of India’s fast growing packaging market

as well as international markets. Equipped

with state-of-the-art technology, the new

plant will aim at increased localisation

of new packaging machine production.

It has latest testing infrastructure, with

sophisticated test rooms and equipment,

which can be used to test packaging

products & product parts. The new plant

also has facility for internal and external

training where customers can familiarise

themselves with operation & maintenance

of packaging machines.

In another development, Bosch recently

acquired Ampack Ammann, located in

Königsbrunn near Augsburg, Germany.

Ampack Ammann develops, manufactures

and sells filling & packaging machines for

liquid and paste-like foodstuffs. Employing

about 250 associates, the company

has generated average sales of almost

€ 35 million over the past few years.

Anwesh Koley

Manjushree sets up wind power plant in KarnatakaBengaluru-based Manjushree

Technopack has set up a wind

power plant in Chikkodi town,

Belgaum, Karnataka. The

3 Mega Watt (MW) plant is fully

operational and is Manjushree’s

first investment in a power

project. With an investment of `

20 crore, the company has roped

in global technological leaders

in wind energy – Gamesa – for

construction & maintenance

of the project. Vimal Kedia,

Managing Director, Manjushree

Technopack Ltd, said, “This

project is our humble contribution

in the efforts to tap renewable

energy to build a greener India.

Ours is a power-intensive

industry and by harnessing

natural resources, we aim to

bring down the cost of power

production and utilisation from

conventional power sources. We

plan to increase the capacity to 8

MW by next year and 20 MW in

the next 5 years.” Currently, the

power generated is being used for

captive consumption.

In 2011-12, Manjushree

Technopack Ltd closed in with

a turnover of ` 310 crore. The

company has also committed

investments of ` 150 crore for

two new greenfield facilities, at

Bidadi and Harohalli industrial

areas, in Bengaluru.

Avani Jain

Mahadev Naik lighting the inaugural lamp, while (L-R) Manohar Parrikar and V K Viswanathan look on

Pramthesh Pandya



Assam bans use of plastic bags in Guwahati Assam Government has banned the use of non-biodegradable materials in Guwahati as part of its initiative to stop the environment from further deterioration. The government issued the order asking manufacturers, distributors, vendors and sellers to sell or use plastic carry bags made from recycled plastic for storing, carrying, disposing or packing of commodities.

The order stated that “The name and address of the manufacturer, registration number of state pollution control board and registration number of industries department of the state, thickness of the bag and weight of 100 bags must be printed or stamped on each bag & package.” The prohibition or restrictions have been issued considering the increasing problem of water logging in the city and will remain in force in areas within the Guwahati Metropolitan Area.

On this step taken by Guwahati Municipal Corporation, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd, said, “This move will impede growth of the industry. Instead of banning plastics, the society at large needs to implement efficient systems for waste management and plastics disposal since banning is not the solution to all problems.”

Avani Jain

Avery Dennison Bangalore is first Label Printing Knowledge Centre in South Asia

Avery Dennison Corporation, one of the

leaders in labeling and pressure-sensitive

material production, has recently opened a

Knowledge Centre for education, training and

sharing the best practices in label printing.

Located at Avery Dennison’s premises in

Bengaluru, this centre is the first of its kind

for the South Asia region. It demonstrates

the entire labeling process on state-of-the-

art machinery, beginning with pre-press,

printing and converting, right through to label

application. It will showcase the latest trends

and innovations in the pressure-sensitive label

industry as well as hold training & knowledge-

sharing sessions.

Anil Sharma, Managing Director, Avery

Dennison Materials Group, South Asia and

Sub-Saharan Africa, said, “Avery Dennison

is committed to supporting the ongoing

development of the South Asian labeling

industry. The new centre will ensure that

industry stakeholders in the region have all

the information they need to extract the full

benefit from pressure-sensitive materials and

realise growth opportunities in our developing

economy.”

Anwesh Koley

Creed Engineers signs strategic tie-up with Lombardi

Products and solutions provider for printing

and packaging industry, Creed Engineers

has launched its range of flexographic

presses & converting machines in India.

The company tied-up with Italy-based

Lombardi Converting Machinery, a world

renowned company producing fully servo-

driven flexographic presses. Creed Engineers

had initially introduced two models in the

Indian market – Lombardi Synchroline and

Lombardi Screenline. Lombardi Synchroline

enables printing on a large gamma of different

materials, from adhesive paper to extensible

materials needed for packaging industry, and

Lombardi Screenline is a modular machine

for the production of silk-screen printed labels.

Neeraj Sharma, General Manager-

Machine Sales, Creed Engineers, said,

“Printers today seek the possibility of

printing on extensible materials needed for

the packaging industry. They are aware of the

problems in the maintenance of the printing

register in such cases. Hence, the servo-driven

technology is crucial here, which Lombardi

is offering. Also, clear benefit is derived from

the synergy of association of Creed Engineers

and Lombardi, which will add value to our

product portfolio to serve the Indian printing

& packaging industry.”

Anwesh Koley

Global demand for PET growing at 7 per cent According to chemicals

intelligence provider GBI

Research, “Demand for flexible

packaging chemical Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) witnessed

growth of about 7 per cent

Compound Annual Growth

Rate (CAGR) in the last decade,

due to its diverse applications in

a wide range of new products

developed by Fast Moving

Consumer Goods (FMCG)

and other companies in the

food sector.”

The analysis indicates that

fast-growing economies and

strong production industries

will lead Brazil, Russia, India

and China (BRIC) to become

dominant forces in the global

PET market. The global PET

demand will reach 23,452,281

tonne by 2020. India’s large

population will lead to increased

consumption of packaged goods,

creating increased demand for

PET capacity additions.

Yatindra R Sharma,

Managing Director, KHS

Machinery Pvt Ltd, noted,

“For better flexibility and cost

efficiency, the Indian market

is looking forward to aseptic

beverage packaging solutions in

PET bottles. Hence, the demand

for PET will increase.”

Avani Jain

A view of the knowledge centre



West breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in India West Pharmaceutical India Packaging

Private Ltd, an indirect subsidiary of West

Pharmaceutical Services Inc, Lionville,

Pennsylvania, USA, hosted a ground-breaking

ceremony to begin construction of its new

compression moulding facility in Sri City,

India. The plant will be part of West’s global

supply chain for its world-class, standard-

setting pharmaceutical packaging components.

“In June 2012, West signed a 99-year lease on

72,800 sq m of land in the Sri City Special

Economic Zone (SEZ),” said Donald E Morel,

Jr, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, West

Pharmaceutical Services.

In Phase I, the commercial production of

metal components expected to begin in the

first quarter of 2014. Production of a range

of West’s high-quality standard elastomeric

components is expected to begin in the first

quarter of 2015.

Nichrome opens new R&D centre Integrated packaging solutions provider

Nichrome recently inaugurated its new

Research & Development (R&D) centre and

office building in Pune. Spanning an area of

12,000 sq ft and with a capacity to house

150 people, the new centre is a complete

engineering and design facility with high-

tech 3D modeling software, parametric design

and product data management facility. It has

a training centre for conducting customer

training programmes, a pouch & brand gallery

and is equipped with a product & pouch

testing laboratory.

E K Kumar, General Manager, Asia Pacific,

Tata Global beverages Ltd, said, “The association

of Tata Global Beverages Ltd goes back to 1985

when Tata Tea launched the first pouched tea in

India by using Nichrome machines.” Nichrome

is still a preferred packaging partner of Tata

Global Beverages. Nichrome has a state-of-

the-art, modern manufacturing infrastructure

at Shrimal, near Shirwal, about 45 km south

of Pune, with over 150 skilled workforce for

planning, engineering, automation, supply

chain, machine assembly, product trials, testing ,

commissioning and service.

Anwesh Koley

BASF to exhibit particle foams for packaging at FachPack Trade Fair

At FachPack trade fair to be held in Nuremberg, BASF will exhibit its full range of particle foams for packaging applications and protection of high-value products. BASF specialty foams are ideal for various packaging applications, al lowing customers to safeguard their sensitive items. Neopolen, a closed-cell particle foam, is a fitting material for reusable transport containers and recyclable packaging. It is offered in the market as Neopolen E (expanded polyethylene) and Neopolen P (expanded polypropylene) .

Neopolen E protects sensitive surfaces, as it demonstrates a unique softness. This foam is offered in panel form in black and white colours with densities of 22, 32 and 52 kg/m3. It features better processing qualities such as cutting, hole-punching and milling. Neopolen P is offered in particle form and can be foamed into various components with the help of automated moulding systems. The density of these moulded parts can be adjusted, offering higher degree of freedom and flexibility in their design. E-por is a tough, elastic foam and an advancement of expandable polystyrene, ideal for impact-resistant disposable packaging to provide protection to expensive electronic devices.

East Africa to hold first processing and packaging exhibition in 2014The East African Community (EAC), the United

Nations Industrial Development Organization

(UNIDO) and Ipack-Ima, Italy’s leading

organiser of exhibitions for the processing &

packaging technology industries, will hold a first-

of-its-kind exhibition in East Africa in Nairobi,

Kenya, in September 2014.

Dr Richard Sezibera, Secretary General,

EAC, commented, “The event marks a major

milestone in addressing a key challenge of the

agro-processing, pharmaceuticals and other

strategic sectors of our industrial policy. A good

number of companies, including SMEs will

be able to access appropriate packaging and

processing technologies.”

Dr Kandeh K Yumkella, Director General,

UNIDO, added, “This partnership will bring new

processing and packaging technologies closer to

industries, particularly small- & medium-scale

enterprises in East Africa. It will help analyse

the current situation of different technologies in

the field of processing and packaging in the EAC

Partner States and identify potential opportunities

for industrial development.”

Further, Dr Guido Corbella, Chief Executive

Officer, Ipack-Ima, said, “UNIDO and EAC have

chosen Ipack-Ima as their partner in this ambitious

project because of our continuous commitment to

promoting processing & packaging technologies.

This will be the first-of-its-kind event to bring

processing and packaging technologies best suited

for the EAC region.”

(L-R): S V Joshi, Chairman, Nichrome India Ltd; E K Kumar; and Harish Joshi, MD, Nichrome India Ltd

(L-R): E-por, Neopolen P and Neopolen E

Donald E Morel, Jr, Chairman & CEO, West Pharmaceutical Services at the inauguration ceremony



DS Group boosts production with Titan ER610 slitter rewinders Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd

has received an order for two Titan

ER610 compact slitter rewinders from

Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Group based

in Noida, for its flexible packaging

operations located in Guwahati,

Assam. DS Group will install the two

new slitters in a purpose-built facility

in September 2012. The new Titan

ER610 slitter rewinders to be installed

at DS Group will comprise one 1,350-

mm and one 1,650-mm wide machine

with an option of a maximum running

speed at 550 m/min. Rewind diameters

can be up to 610 mm with a minimum

slit width of 35 mm. The slitters will be

equipped with a static control system

and edge-trim extraction system.

“Our flexible packaging operations

have been doing well and expanding

in recent years. We have installed

rewinders earlier, so are aware of

the reliability & efficiency of Titan

equipment. The new Titan ER610

model is more compact and a perfect

solution for our current production

requirements of high-quality flexibles,”

explained Bhuvnesh Gupta, Technical

Director-Avichal Buildcon, a subsidiary

of DS Group.

BASF expands center of competence for adhesive coatings Expanding its coating centre,

BASF added a tailor-made and flexible

laboratory coating & laminating

facility. The new coater facilitates

the development of adhesive systems

for flexible packaging, labels, tapes

and functional film coatings.

It increases the capacity for customer

tests and speeds up the development of

new products as well as the adaption of

existing adhesive formulations to new

carrier materials.

“By expanding our coating centre, we can

further strengthen our technical leadership

and innovation power with regard to water-

based adhesive systems and Ultraviolet

(UV) acrylic hotmelts,” said Dr Jürgen

Pfister, Head-Dispersions for Adhesives

and Fiber Bonding Europe, BASF. The

center of competence for adhesive coatings

is located in Ludwigshafen, the global

headquarters of BASF.

Uflex’s quarter 1 FY 2013 net revenue upOne of India’s largest flexible packaging

company, Uflex Ltd, has registered a

22 per cent year-on-year increase in its

consolidated net revenue for the quarter

ended June 30, 2012, at ` 1,376 crore

as against ` 1,125 crore for the same

period last year. The firm’s consolidated

net profit for June quarter of 2012 stood

at ` 56 crore as against ` 96 crore for

the same quarter last year. However,

sequentially, the revenue and net profit

for quarter June 2012 vis-á-vis quarter

March 2012 has grown by 16 per

cent and 5 per cent, respectively. The

higher revenue growth is attributed to

new capacity expansion globally and

increased uptake of innovative flexible

packaging solutions offered by the

company across sectors.

Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and

Managing Director, Uflex Ltd, said,

“The higher revenue growth has come

on the back of increasing manufacturing

capacities across our facilities in Egypt,

Mexico, Dubai and India corresponding

to the increasing demand trends, where

we quickly offered our products &

services. Innovation and expansion are

the two aspects that Uflex is always

eagerly pursuing. ”

Anwesh Koley

Ball Packaging Europe gets new Marketing Director Benoit Hirszowski, former Marketing and

Product Management Director for the

South Europe Cluster at TETRA PAK,

has become Marketing Director at Ball

Packaging Europe. Looking forward to

his role at Ball, Hirszowski, Marketing

Director, Ball Packaging Europe,

commented, “My primary objective is to

anticipate market needs to better capture

opportunities. We have to analyse how we

can optimise certain beverage can formats

and add value for specific needs of beverage

categories such as beer, soft drinks, energy

drinks, water and wine. I look forward to

contributing to the success of the company

for the years to come.”

Hirszowski had joined TETRA

PAK in 1991 as Marketing Director

for France. From 1994 to 1997, he

directed the commercial department

in Russia before joining TETRA PAK

Headquarter in Switzerland as Business

Development Director in 1998; he was

responsible for different areas of Europe

and Africa and further expanded his

business skills. From 2006 to 2008, he

headed the Global Business Intelligence

Group, and was later appointed Director

of Marketing & Product Management

for the South European Cluster based in

Madrid and Paris.

Benoit Hirszowski

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


New high-speed Autobag® AB 180 Print-n-Pack™ bagging systemAutomated Packaging Systems has

recently unveiled Autobag® AB 180

Print-n-Pack™ bagging system in

Asia. This high-speed bagger includes

an inline thermal transfer printer for

applying high-resolution graphics, text

and barcodes directly on the bag. The

AB 180 Print-n-Pack™ system uses

bag sizes 5-28 cm (width) x 8-56 cm

(length) and operates at speeds up to

80 bags per minute.

This highly reliable system features

an AutoTouch™ control screen for easy,

touchscreen access to job setup, built-

in diagnostic functions and real-time

productivity monitoring. Job data can

be stored for fast start-up and rapid

job changeovers. This versatile system

can be hand-loaded or integrated with

a variety of infeeds for semiautomatic

to fully automatic packaging of

automotive parts, electronics,

hardware, plumbing as well as other

commercial and wholesale parts & kits.

Changeovers are achieved in less than

two minute using genuine Autobag pre-

opened bag on a roll materials. A wide

variety of film types are available, from

clear to opaque and also with multi-

colour printing.

New SidePouch® FAS SPrint Revolution™ and AirPouch® FastWrap™ baggersA protective packaging system that

inflates and produces bubble packing

materials on demand has been

introduced by Automated Packaging

Systems. AirPouch® FastWrap™ system

is a compact, all-electric unit that

inflates packing materials at 20 m/min.

It produces protective wrapping bubbles

and tubes on demand at the workstation,

saving significant costs associated with

shipping & storing pre-filled bubble

packing materials. The FastWrap system

has an intelligent design that consistently

manages heat, air pressure and speed

to produce high-quality seals. FastWrap

tubes are available in length 35 cm and

can be inflated to a diameter of 3 cm.

The company has also launched a

SidePouch® FAS SPrint Revolution™

bagging system. This bagger presents

a conveyor of pre-opened bags that are

ready for immediate loading from a

wide workspace. The loading speed is

fully adjustable to optimise productivity

for one or more operators or infeeds.

The system operates in continuous,

intermittent or batch modes at speeds up

to 23 m/min and features fast changeover

of bag sizes. The FAS SPrint Revolution

is specifically designed for use in food

packaging applications where it is in

contact with moisture, oils, chemicals and

food products in areas that require daily

washdown procedures.

Datamax-O’Neil’s new barcode printer for uninterrupted printingDatamax-O’Neil has launched a new

E-Class Mark III printer model –

Professional Plus (Pro+). Pro+ offers

a locking media cabinet and enough

internal media capacity to hold a

7.2-inch roll of media or stack of fan-

folded media – ideal for applications

requiring secure or continuous printing.

Pro+ also offers a fast print speed,

expanded communications, real-time

clock, audible alerts and large display,

features generally found in industrial

printers, but now available with

E-Class Pro and Pro+ at the price of a

desktop printer.

The technology features and

price make E-Class Pro+ a one-of-

a-kind in marketplace. The locking

media cabinet is perfect for printing

tickets and other media that need to

be protected. In addition, the 7-inch

media capacity means less downtime

for media replacement maintenance.

The Pro and Pro+ expands on the

E-Class Mark III advanced model with

features such as a graphical display

with a navigational menu interface

that allows users to generate labels

& tags without using a computer,

USB host connectivity, faster print

speed at 6 ips, optional wireless LAN

& bluetooth communications, etc.

It is the ideal desktop printer for

manufacturing, healthcare, retail and

postal service markets.

Avery Dennison launches new thin materials portfolio Avery Dennison has launched its first

comprehensive food labeling portfolio for

improved environmental sustainability.

Besides the sustainability impact of using

less material, substantial productivity

benefits are expected, such as fewer roll

changes and reduced transport costs. The

new thin materials provide converters

access to a broad range of food labeling

products that are more environmentally

sustainable, use thinner materials, boost

productivity and maintain conversion &

shelf performance, as compared to other

conventional labeling materials.

The new portfolio comprises six labeling

laminates, which include a top-coated direct

thermal paper for courier/warehouse use, a

non-top-coated version for point-of-sale,

an economical MC Primecoat product for

jars/bottles and a white semi-gloss paper for

fresh packed meat/cheese. The range also

includes two polyethylene films – high-

clarity and high-opacity versions – for chilled,

processed foods.

DESIGN INNOVATION


‘3 Tales’ for wine lovers Marisco Vineyards, in partnership with DeBortoli Wines of Australia,

has come up with a unique design for its wine collection – 3 Tales.

The brand is designed for a design-savvy, young, mostly female crowd.

It is a party wine that wine lovers would like to take a dinner with

friends. The design utilises a strong graphic pattern that is reminiscent

of geometric vineyard plantings, and it also has a psychological ‘pull-

factor’ created by the patterning: it uses an optical illusion to capture

attention. The graphic pattern creates ‘dots’ in the negative spaces

between the ‘squares’ and when one looks at it, the bright metallic ink

contrasts strongly with the dense black of the hand drawn logo. The

overall result is quite unusual for a wine brand, but effective.

Manufacturer: Marisco Vineyards

In a sea of look-alikes, the challenge is to bring to the market new and improved product concepts where the packaging does more than simply contain and protect the contents. Packaging innovation is crucial to the future of packaged goods, with user convenience being a key driver. As smart packaging concepts are predicted to be commonplace features in the future, this column is a tribute to the latest innovations in packaging designs.

Designed for ease Reckitt Benckiser

has introduced the

first fully automatic

d i s h w a s h i n g

detergent dispensing

system – the Finish

Quantumatic. This

thoughtful design

represents technical

achievement across its entire system. The concept is a

detergent dispensing system that automatically releases

product for 12 washes without refilling. Keeping all 12

units of refills dry until needed requires that the device

and the packaging interact precisely together, and that

tolerances in packaging production be stretched to the

tightest limit. The system also has sustainability benefits

in that the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) blister packs

are made with 70 per cent post-consumer recycled PET.

Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser

Keep it chilled!Johnnie Walker has decided

to create a new way to

savour its Gold Label

Whisky: Serve Chilled. One

can freeze the bottle and

keep it in Johnnie Walker

Ice Pillar, and it will keep

the bottle cold and allow

the connoisseur to extend

his chilled relishing. In

order to visually convey this new consumption ritual, the company

has symbolised gold confined into ice. The Ice Pillar keeps Gold

Label bottles frozen. The inner box is inspired by frosted gold

leaves and symbolises Gold Label. The outer box is transparent,

depicting the ice wrapping the item. Composed of several parts,

Johnnie Walker Gold Ice Pillar is covered by a metallic gold

anodised ring. The logos are embossed out. This ring repeats the

slanting dynamics of Johnnie Walker Gold’s emblematic label. It

makes the product and the brand immediately identifiable and is

also used for closing the case.

Manufacturer: Johnnie Walker

DESIGN INNOVATION

A touch of wood Le Cherche Midi has created signature wooden boxes

with silk lining for their artisanal fragrances by combining

beauty, function, sustainability and reusability. Wood fits

well with the concept of perfumes, conveying the belief in

luxury as a passion for quality

rather than pure opulence.

Unlike most f ragrance

packaging, these boxes can be

re-used after purchase – as

keepsakes, jewelry boxes, etc.

But perhaps the most surprising

feature is that the company has

used discarded shipping pallets,

to create a unique and beautiful

packaging. The designers used

discarded pallets, sanded them

down to usable wood and then

constructed the boxes. Rather than obscure the natural

beauty of wood, the design emphasises the colour on the

interior, selecting silk lining to add a touch of understated

refinement.

Manufacturer: Le Cherche Midi

Spice it up! Sciendo Spices has launched an attractive packaging by using magnets,

which make them convenient for everyday kitchen usage. The challenge

here was to create an object, leaving the least possible waste while

remaining practical. The logo is based on the fact that mixing spices

is a science. The packaging works on a refill and magnetic system and

is accompanied with customisable labels. The bottles hold on to any

magnetic surface of the kitchen. Special packages are held together

by two magnets placed on either side of the spices. Small holes in the

magnets allow the consumer to fit these using screws in the kitchen to

hang the spices at the most convenient spot. The refills come in an easily

recyclable bag where the sticker can also be re-stuck onto the bottle.

Manufacturer: Sciendo Spices

Adventure with deodorant Rexona has introduced

new global variety

of its antiperspirants,

inspired by music for

adolescents. One of its

main characteristics is

the chromatic palette,

including intense

turquoise, black and

metalised light blue.

These were selected

to mark a difference

between the new variety

and other launchings of

the brand and also to

create an attractive & bright visual effect matching the joy & magic

teens experience as they enjoy their music. The aesthetics is based

on a texture made of concentric circles arranged in a recreational

way, on which the identifier icon of the brand is applied – the tic.

This element is reinforced in an emotional way, by its integration

with a simple image of a vinyl record. This composition was

chosen because of its positive connotations, including the retro

imaginary, adrenaline and emotion of electronic music.

Manufacturer: Rexona



…highlights Sunil Sethi, President, Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM), and Managing Director, Dolsun Containers Pvt Ltd. A staunch advocate of the Indian growth story, Sethi elaborates on the role of corrugated packaging in a dynamic manufacturing industry and the latest trends making headway in this sector. Annabel Dsouza engages him in a detailed conversation…

“The Indian industry is opening up to global standards of quality and innovations”

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Suni l Sethi


How is corrugated packaging industry faring in India vis-à-vis global developments? The last 6-7 years have witnessed

considerable progress in the Indian

corrugated packaging industry.

Multinationals have set up production

lines for packaging consumer goods

with international quality. This requires

corrugated boxes capable of adapting to

their automatic production lines. About

250 automatic box making production

lines have been set up in the last 5-6

years, catering to multinationals and their

huge demand of corrugated packaging.

These lines are five times faster than

the semi-automatic plants. However,

these projects require huge investments.

Therefore, entrepreneurs are cautious

before venturing in this field. Although

automatic lines have been set up, we

are still far behind the West in terms

of research, production and technical

capabilities. Also, there is severe dearth

of technical workforce to handle large

production lines.

Comment on the quality of converting machinery in India.The corrugated industry in India is still

in the era of semi-automatic processes.

Many machinery manufacturers have

set up factories in India, and they are

capable of meeting domestic requirements

and export markets. However, they still

need to learn product development and

process innovation from their Chinese

counterparts. Many Chinese automatic

production and printing machinery

lines have been set up in India. Due to

our growing presence in international

exhibitions, the Indian industry is exposing

itself to global standards of quality and

innovations. Therefore, many global

machinery manufacturers are targeting

Indian entrepreneurs. Availability of good

quality converting machines is not a

problem, but rising cost is still a concern.

What are the major challenges facing this industry and the likely solutions?Until a few years ago, the corrugated

industry was confined to the Small Scale

Industries (SSI) sector, but this is not

the case any more. Hence, the major

challenge to the industry is from the

entry of multinationals. Huge investments

in latest machinery and state-of-the-

art printing technology can stimulate

regional industrial development. This will

empower Indian entrepreneurs to compete

with global suppliers. Indian business

is fast adapting to latest technology,

thus restricting entry of multinationals.

Packaging industry associations and

institutes can play a vital role in

developing the domestic industry by

conducting regular training programmes,

certificate courses and undertaking

extensive Research & Development

(R&D). The Federation of Corrugated

Box Manufacturers (FCBM) is involved

in such activities on a regular basis and

collaborates with Indian Institute of

Packaging for many other progressive

initiatives.

How can corrugated material make packaging more sustainable? The corrugated industry has existed since

more than a century. Corrugated packaging

is the most widely accepted mode of

packing and movement of commercial

goods. Corrugated packaging is easy to

transport, handle and store. One of its

greatest advantages is easy recyclability.

Large quantities of corrugated cuttings

are also imported to feed the domestic

paper industry. This is where the industry

seems to be trying to move to ensure

sustainability in the future.

Where do you see the industry in the next 5-7 years? With the opening up of the Indian

economy, the growth of the corrugated

packaging is imminent. However,

transformation of the Indian corrugated

industry has yet to take place on a

large scale. Automatic production lines

have been set up and I foresee bigger

international players complementing

India’s growth story. Considering India’s

per capita paper consumption of 15 kg

with that of China at 50 kg and European

countries & the US at more than 250

kg, this indicates tremendous growth

potential. With the current growth rate

of 15 per cent, the industry is forecasting

a double capacity expansion in the next

5-7 years.

Corrugated packing of fruit and

vegetables is yet to take off in a serious

way. This requires concerted government

initiative. Efforts have been made by

replacing wooden boxes with corrugated

boxes. The best example of this is the

packaging of apples from Himachal

Pradesh. Huge demand arises during

the plucking season and, at times, the

supplies fall short of requirement. In such

a scenario, industry associations strive to

create new markets.

The corrugated industry in India is well

managed and represented by Federation

of Corrugated Box Manufacturers

(FCBM). FCBM is an association of 12

regional bodies and is regulated through

its Managing Committee, boasting of

more than 2,000 members across India.

FCBM is actively involved in R&D, new

market development and training. All

industrial and trade concerns are routed

to the Government through the FCBM.

Describe your journey as an entrepreneur. What is your message to emerging entrepreneurs in this industry?Being from a financial background, I

started out on a small scale but enjoyed

every step of the journey. I started

Dolsun Containers in 1991. Once I

learnt the art and science of corrugated

packaging, business was fun. I expanded

further in the mid-1990s and graduated

to logistics, expanded polystyrene and

paper tube business. However, my

learning curve is still in progress. Today,

the industry requires huge amount of

discipline. Besides continuous training,

the role of proper factory systems

and regular quality controls cannot be

overstated. Therefore, my message to the

industry is – choose the right people,

right machinery and right material.

Conduct your business ethically and you

are bound to succeed.

Email: [email protected]

Suni l Sethi

An invite that rewards as well...Dear Reader,

‘Modern Packaging & Design’ solicits original, well-written, application-oriented, unpublished articles that reflect your valuable experience and expertise in the packaging industry.

You can send us Technical Articles, Case Studies and Product Write-ups. The length of the article should not exceed 1500 words, while that of a product write-up should not exceed 100 words.

The articles should preferably reach us in soft copy (either E-mail or a CD). The text should be in MS Word format and images in 300 DPI resolution & JPG format.

The final decision regarding the selection and publication of the articles shall rest solely with ‘Modern Packaging & Design’. Authors whose articles are published will be sent a complimentary copy of that particular edition.

Published by Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, ‘Modern Packaging & Design’ is one of the leading bi-monthly magazines exclusively for manufacturer and user fraternities of the packaging industry. Well supported by a pan-India readership of over 80,000 and our strong network of 26 branch offices across the subcontinent, this magazine reaches out to key decision makers among the manufacturers of products, machinery and allied segments. Brought out in association with Hong Kong-based Ringier Trade Media Ltd (one of the world’s largest trade publishing houses with more than 200 special interest titles and offices in every major country), it ensures that advertisers are able to promote their products and services across the globe at no extra cost.

So get going and rush your articles, write-ups, etc…

Look forward to hearing from you, soon!

Yours sincerely,

Manas R BastiaSenior Editor

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd‘A’ Wing, Ruby House,J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W)Mumbai 400 028India

T +91 22 3024 5000F +91 22 3003 4499E [email protected] www.network18publishing.com

D +91 22 3003 4669

Business InsightsTechnologies

Opportunities


Plastic PackagingPlastic packaging for retail

Inspiring consumer choice .............................................................................................. 28

Plastics v/s paper packaging

Assessing the environmental impact .............................................................................. 30

Interface

��Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd ..... 34

��Ghanshyam Shilamkar, Vice President–Sales, Brückner Machinery & Service India.... 35

Roundtable

How can recycling boost the prospects of plastic packaging in India? ........................ 36

SPECIAL FOCUS


Consumer packaging serves to

contain and communicate.

A product ’s packaging

mix is the result of various

requirements that determine how a

package accomplishes these two basic

functions. Thus, in the current market

scenario, packaging has a lot to prove.

But, if there is an industry sector that has

dynamically evolved along with the food

sector, it is the packaging industry. It is

undergoing transformation almost every

day with new technologies, better than

before, replacing the old ones. “A package

must protect the product, be adaptable to

production line speeds, promote or sell the

item, increase the product’s density, help

the consumer use the product, provide

reusable value to the user, satisfy legal

requirements and keep packaging-related

expenses low. If all these activities are in

place, packaging will become the primary

tool in enabling retail expansion across

any country,” opines George Mathews,

Founder Director, Icarus Design Pvt Ltd.

The packaging industry in developing

countries derives its strength from the

large volume of agricultural production,

steady growth in food commodities and

the continually increasing food demand

fuelled by rising incomes. Kalpesh

Sharma, Senior Manager, Marketing,

Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd, says, “Industry

limitations that beset the packaging sector

across developing regions are limited

packaging solutions to meet international

market requirements, and the small size of

domestic demand for packaging materials

that consequently leads to low investment

by the packaging industry. This limits the

developing countries’ ability to enhance

product quality to meet standards of

discriminating consumers, both in

domestic and international markets.”

Packaging opportunitiesAs many products exported to developed

countries are already processed at the

point of origin, the demand for these to

be packaged in a retail-friendly form is

rising, and this is an opportunity for the

developing economies to take advantage of.

Of the three subsectors of the packaging

industry – manufacturing, machinery

and service – the greatest potential to

advance package manufacturing is in

developing countries, given the tendency

to process nearer to the production

source and availability of paper & paper

board packaging materials. “With regard

Since many potential customers first notice a new product after it has arrived on store shelves, it is vital that the packaging provides consumers with the required information and motivates them to make a purchase. Anwesh Koley looks into the role of a good package design in expanding the retail business in India.

SPECIAL FOCUS: P last ic packaging for retai l

Cou

rtes

y: N

RF

Fou

nda

tion

Inspiring consumer choice

Plast ic packaging for retai l


to packaging machinery, creativity in

making locally designed equipment suited

to local needs and conditions will propel

packaging industry development. While

this strategy is in its infancy, developing

countries will mainly have to rely on

second-hand machines with their lower

cost offsetting the maintenance cost,”

believes Sharma. This is also because of

the prohibitive cost of new machines.

Developing the packaging service

provision subsector, specifically pre-

packing of food products for export,

and outsourcing the packaging of food

products to specialised companies, will

provide the much-needed boost to

the packaging industry in developing

countries. This will not only lend

affordability of packages and packing,

but also enhance handling & distribution

efficiencies to exporters, specifically to

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

A brand builderThe market viability of packaging in

recent years has a lot to do with the

aesthetic appeal of the product. “The first

thing to recognise is that packaging as a

form of expression is closely connected

to branding as a discipline. Over the past

years, the challenges that Fast Moving

Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands are

facing have completely changed from

what these were earlier. Every FMCG

brand now understands the role of

packaging in being a ‘virtual salesman’,

which recommends the values that a

brand stands for and persuades the

consumer into buying or checking that

brand out,” believes Mathews.

Development of modern retail format is

another driver for package design. From an

earlier scenario where much of the choice of

brand was driven by the individual behind

the counter, today the consumer is being

placed directly in front of brands, and

the package becomes the most important

stimulus for choice & new introductions.

Functional requirements of packagingIn-home requirements usually dictate that

packaging be convenient to use and store,

remind users when and what to repurchase,

reinforce consumers’ expectations of the

product and also tell them how to safely

& effectively use the product. In addition,

more consumers expect packaging to be

recyclable and environmentally sensitive.

In-store criteria require that the

packaging attract attention on the shelf,

instill confidence in the buyer, identify the

product or brand and differentiate it from

the competition, communicate benefits &

uses as well as entice customers to actually

purchase the item. The product must be

easy for retailers to store and stock on the

shelves or floor and also simple to process

at a check-out counter or other final point

of distribution. Production demands are

primarily based on cost. “A designer may

create a fantastic package that would

perform excellently in the marketplace,

but if the company cannot find a way to

produce the package cost-effectively, the

design is useless.

Relevance of redesigningRedesign of a packaging for existing

products may be prompted by several

factors. “Many times, a company may simply

want to breathe new life into a maturing

product by updating its image or adding

a new feature to the package, eg, an easy-

pour spout. Or, a company may redesign

the package to respond to a competitive

threat, such as a new product that is more

visible on the shelf,” says Sharma. Other

reasons for package redesign are changes in

the product; economics, which may require

less or more expensive packaging; product

line restructuring; alterations in market

strategy, such as aiming the product at a

different age group; etc.

The road ahead In India, one of the most exciting

technologies that has changed the way of

designing is rapid prototyping. “We now

have access to rapid prototyping methods

not just for structural packaging, but also for

laminates and printing effects. This has put

a tool in the hands of designers with which

they are able to address converters more

confidently and communicate the design

intent clearly,” concludes Mathews.


George Mathews Founder Director, Icarus Design Pvt Ltd

We now have access to rapid prototyping methods not just for structural packaging, but also for laminates and printing effects. This has put a tool in the hands of designers with which they are able to address converters more �� the design intent clearly.

Kalpesh Sharma Senior Manager, Marketing, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

Creativity in making locally designed equipment suited to local needs and conditions will propel packaging industry development. While this strategy is in its infancy, developing countries will mainly have to rely on second-hand machines with their lower cost offsetting the maintenance cost.


Rising concerns over

environmental hazards, eco-

friendly packaging, carbon

emissions, waste reduction

targets specified by different countries

and the trend towards ‘green packaging’,

are the factors that have given a boost to

sustainable & green packaging solutions

in India.

Green packaging market “The green packaging market is likely

to register consistent growth during

2011-21, mainly influenced by rising

environmental concerns, increasing health

awareness, high disposable incomes,

rapidly growing economies and high

energy consumption. Some of the new

concepts introduced in the sustainable

packaging segment by plastic packaging

companies include reduction in usage of

plastics at source, biodegradable laminates,

eco-friendly flexi tube for cosmetics &

paste, slider zipper with diaphragm, etc,”

says Pramthesh Pandya, Head-Unit &

Business Development, Parikh Packaging

Pvt Ltd.

Despite these various steps taken by

the plastic packaging companies to reduce

their impact on the environment, it is a

general perception that paper packages are

less harmful to the environment and have

a lesser carbon footprint; however, this is

a myth. Avra Mitra, Senior Manager-Key

Accounts, Business Unit-Web Fed, Bobst

India Pvt Ltd, says, “People believe that

plastics is a polluting material, so plastic

packages should not be used, but this is

not correct. In fact, unlike paper, plastics

is made from synthetic substances, eg,

man-made cellulose, which means that

there is no need to cut trees for that.

Plastic packaging is better than paper

packaging because to pack certain

kilograms of material in a paper bag, one

needs a thick paper bag, but in plastic

packaging, the thickness can be reduced

drastically.”

Complexities of paper making processThe paper making process is complex

and has far-reaching environmental

impacts. Mitra notes, “The process

is toxic, resource-intensive and uses

chemicals & pollutants that create

major health issues and environmental

degradation. In addition, deforestation

required for obtaining paper pulp and

disposal of paper waste products are

major contributors to greenhouse gas

With rising environmental concerns, the Government of India has banned use of plastic packages in some states, as these are believed to have a negative impact on the environment. Thus, many see paper packages as an alternative to plastics. Avani Jain takes up a comparative study to find the environmental impact of the two materials.

Assessingenvironmental

the

impact

SPECIAL FOCUS: P last ics v/s paper packaging

Courtesy: GreenBottle


emissions.” Moreover, chemicals are

used in most processes of papermaking,

beginning in the forest where pesticides

are used. Various chemicals are used

to process fibre into pulp, resulting in

pollution to the land, water and air. Some

of the most commonly used chemicals

are chlorine, mercury, absorbable organic

halogens, nitrates, ammonia, phosphorus

and caustic soda, each of which damages

the environment differently.

Even if paper bags are made from

recycled paper, their carbon footprint is

substantially higher than the equivalent

oil-based plastic bag. In most cases, paper

bags result in two to three times the level

of emissions of the equivalent plastic bags.

Paper and cardboard manufacture, even if

from recycled paper, consumes huge

amounts of energy. The carbon footprint

of recycled paper packages is higher than

similar products made from fresh fibre.

Also, while making paper from recycled

fibre, more energy from fossil fuel is

needed, which results in higher carbon

footprint; hence, the impact of paper

packaging is greater.

Advantages of plastic packagingA study conducted by consultancy firm

McKinsey and Oko Institute, Germany,

states that the increased use of plastics in

packaging has helped in reducing global

carbon emission levels. In the packaging

industry, due to their lower weight than

other materials, the use of plastics results

in lowering the carbon footprint of the

companies. This means that even as

carbon emission for producing plastics is

higher than glass, the use of plastics for

packaging allows lower carbon emission

than with glass and paper. This is because

plastics is lighter than these materials.

Plastics also provides significant energy

savings, contributing to lesser harmful

emissions.

In a nutshellThe ecological damage from papermaking

is alarming. Mitra avers, “The production

of paper products requires too many

toxic chemicals, is energy-intensive and

impacts water supplies. The waste created

by papermaking creates massive amounts

of toxins that are released into the air,

water and land. Greenhouse gas emissions

further add to the predicament.”

The American Chemistry Council–

Life Cycle Assessment (ACC LCA) also

affirms that reducing paper consumption

and paper packaging of products can

have a significant impact on reducing the

carbon footprint of an organisation, as

well as decreasing costs; in fact, a recent

trend is to decrease paper consumption in

corporations because of the high costs of

purchasing paper & printing. Thus, one

can say that paper packaging has much

larger footprint and has a negative impact

on the environment to a large extent. The

banning of plastic bags in some states

has given rise to a heated discussion with

people applauding it, but the fact remains

that it is the perception and attitude that

need to be changed.

Recently, Assam Government banned

the use of non-biodegradable materials in

Guwahati as part of its initiative to stop

further deterioration of the environment.

The prohibition or restrictions have been

issued keeping in mind the increasing

concerns of water logging in the city and

will remain in force in areas within the

Guwahati Metropolitan Area. Industry

experts comment that this has highly

impacted the growth of the plastics

packaging industry. In fact, instead of

banning plastics, the society at large

needs to implement efficient systems for

waste management and plastics as well as

paper disposal since banning is not the

solution to all problems.

Prospects for packaging Businesses are realising their duties and

adopting steps to reduce their impact

on the environment. They are becoming

conscious of the environmental and cost

reduction benefits that can be realised

by minimising the amount of paper used

in their operations. As more businesses

learn about improving processes and

saving money, all while reducing their

environmental impact, new best practices

will become more widespread.


Pramthesh PandyaHead-Unit & Business Development, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

Some of the new concepts introduced in the sustainable packaging segment by plastic packaging companies include reduction in usage of plastics at source, biodegradable laminates, eco-friendly �� paste, slider zipper with diaphragm, etc.

Avra MitraSenior Manager-Key Accounts, Business Unit-Web Fed, Bobst India Pvt Ltd

Plastic packaging is better than paper packaging because to pack certain kilograms of material in a paper bag, one needs a thick paper bag, but in plastic packaging, the thickness can be reduced drastically.

Plast ics v/s paper packaging

SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Lakshmi Ramakrishnan


How is the demand for plastic packaging in India?The demand for plastic packaging has

increased drastically over the years.

Today, people are increasingly demanding

quality product packaging. Thus, quality

plastic packages along with improved

look and feel are desired by everyone.

Earlier, people preferred plastics packages

only to reduce their cost, but gradually,

the situation is changing and people are

now buying plastic packages because of

their flexibility and light weight. It is also

seen that an attractive plastic packaging

adds value to the product and attracts

the customer.

What benefits does plastic packaging offer over paper packaging?When compared to paper packaging,

the marketshare of plastic packaging

is more than that of paper packaging,

mainly because plastics is cheaper than

paper. Moreover, plastics can be easily

used to pack voluminous products such

as milk and oil, which is not possible

with paper packaging. In fact, even if

paper is used for outer packaging, then

inside the paper packaging, the product

needs to be wrapped in plastic films to

save it from damage. Therefore, plastic

packaging is more in demand than

paper packaging.

What are the Research and Development (R&D) initiatives taken by your company?We majorly concentrate on downgauging

the weight of the products, thereby saving

raw materials and reducing costs. In the

past, we have done so for many of our

products and they have been successful

in the market. We continuously work

towards improving the quality of our

products. We also adopt measures to

reduce the cost of products through

efficient utilisation of resources. This

keeps us ahead of our competitors.

What challenges is the industry facing currently? What opportunities are available for the industry? The various bans on plastics imposed

by the different State Governments

are currently a major challenge for the

plastic packaging companies. These bans

extend to the usage of plastic carry bags;

besides, there are restrictions imposed

on plastic packaging in one form or the

other. Recently, the Guwahati Municipal

Corporation banned the usage of

disposable plastic products. This has

had an adverse impact on the plastic

packaging industry and will impede

further growth of the industry. In fact,

instead of banning plastics, the society

needs to implement efficient systems for

waste management and plastic disposal,

as bans are not the solution to all

problems.

However, despite the challenges,

there are opportunities for growth of the

plastic packaging industry. The demand

for quality plastic packaging is increasing

by the day and consumers in all segments

prefer attractive plastic packages.

What are the future projections for the plastic packaging industry in India?The plastic packaging industry is

growing at the rate of 14-15 per cent

per annum. Plastic packaging is an

indispensible part in every segment, be

it pharma, food or fast moving consumer

goods products. However, the demand

for plastics in the food packaging

segment will majorly drive the growth of

the industry in the times to come. Many

food processing companies are coming

up with new products in the Ready-to-

Eat and Ready-to-Cook categories. This

will directly impact the growth of the

plastic packaging industry, as most of

these products are packed in flexible

pouches and not metal containers.

Further, the need for plastic barrier

films and containers for packaging food

products will define new horizons for the

plastic packaging industry.

At present, the demand for barrier

containers is low and almost none of

the companies in India manufacture

these, the main reason being that this

is an expensive product and people

prefer cheaper products. However, the

mindset is changing and people are

moving towards barrier containers, and

their demand will definitely increase in

the future. Further, increased

affordability of consumers will positively

impact the growth of the plastic

packaging industry.


“Demand for plastics in the food packaging segment will drive industry growth”

…opines Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, she elaborates on the growing demand for plastic packaging in India. She also underlines the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Ghanshyam Shi lamkar

“Indian film producers only accept proven, reputable line manufacturers as their partners”

....asserts Ghanshyam Shilamkar, Vice President–Sales, Brückner Machinery & Service India. In this interaction with Annabel Dsouza, Shilamkar outlines the innovations in plastic film processing and their implications on the packaging industry.

What are the global market trends in the film processing machinery industry? Traditionally, India has a high demand

for Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene

Terephthalate (BOPET) packaging film.

Brückner’s unique multi-gap Multi-

Dimensional (MD) stretching with

stretch ratios above 4.6:1 ensures best and

unique film properties, such as high MD

tensile strength and E-modulus to satisfy

the challenging requirements for perfect

convertibility in the future. Reduced

pinning speeds and advanced direct

drive technologies guarantee superior

film surfaces & optical qualities. The

advanced twin-screw extrusion system

eliminates the expensive pre-drying of the

resin and reduces energy consumption.

Furthermore, with Brückner’s process

know-how and innovative line technology,

biaxially oriented multilayer co-extruded

films are being developed with special

film properties, eg, low seal initiation

temperature, high barrier and density

reduction. These films will soon find

applications in the Indian market as these

further develop and mature.

What are the latest ideas and innovations in packaging machinery technology? Brückner has adapted and optimised

proven Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene

(BOPP) components, and thus set new

industry standards for Cast Polypropylene

(CPP) lines. This results in unmatched

net film widths of 6.2 m and a nameplate

capacity of 16,000 tonne per year. Such

a large-scale production leads to utmost

productivity with regard to commodity

films, keeping in mind the increasing

requirements on the quality of produced

CPP films. More and more Indian film

producers are showing great interest in

such high-output CPP lines as addition

to their product portfolio.

India being a price-sensitive market, how does Brückner strike a cost-quality ratio for Indian convertors?We have experienced that Indian film

producers are quality sensitive. Of course,

the cost-quality ratio and operation costs

have to be suitable. But the main issues

are line performance, efficiency, flexibility

and productivity. Therefore, Indian film

producers only accept proven, reputable

line manufacturers as their partners. They

want to make absolutely sure that their

investments are future-proof and their

equipment is on the highest quality level

to achieve sustained success. Further, the

line investments are based on a good

portion of films dedicated to exports

into developed markets, where consistent

quality and reliable line performance are

key factors.

What are the demand drivers for packaging films in India? What are your projections for the growth of this industry?India’s film industry is growing rapidly

at 15-20 per cent annually. We expect

even stronger growth in the future.

The government is soon expected to

issue the notification allowing 100 per

cent direct foreign investment in single

brand retailing and 51 per cent foreign

ownership in multi-brand retail business.

This will further boost the technology

needs and demands for packed goods in

the huge market.

What role do machinery solutions play in packaging sustainability? What is Brückner’s product development in this regard?In the last few years, the sensitive topic

‘sustainable use of resources’ has become

increasingly important all over the world

as well as in India. For example, today,

packaging applications often consist of

more than one layer. Additional material

and energy are needed to create such a

flexible packaging compound. Reducing

the complexity of these packaging

applications is one of the major targets

for film producers, converters and brand

owners. In this context, ‘functional film’ is

one of the key terms.

At the technology centre of Brückner’s

raw material suppliers, film manufacturers

and renowned institutes & universities

are developing such functional films.

One example for these research and

development efforts is the Ultra High

Barrier (UHB) film. The target for the

development of this metalised BOPP

film was the substitution of aluminium

foil in packaging applications with special

barrier demand.



SPECIAL FOCUS: Rountable

Anil Verma General Manager-Technical & Commercial,

Novanative Plastix Solutions (P) Ltd

Developing countries have a wider scope for recycling due to several factors such as low labour costs. Many countries have an existing culture of reuse and recycle, with associated system of collection, sorting, cleaning and reuse of waste materials. Often, an unorganised sector takes on small-scale recycling activities. Such opportunities to earn a small income are rarely missed by the urban poor.

Developing countries have fewer laws to control the standards of recycled materials. But the standards must not be low, as the consumer always demands a certain level of quality. Transportation costs in such countries are often low, and with low-cost raw materials give a competitive edge to the packaging world. Innovative use of scrap machinery often leads to low entry costs for processing or manufacture, which reduces the overall pricing of the product. Thus, packaging, which forms a substantial cost for a manufacturer, can benefit from the use of recycled plastics.

While the plastic packaging industry has shown commendable improvement over the years, providing best-in-class options for consumers, the market for recycled plastics used in packaging offers numerous benefits to packaging companies as well. Anwesh Koley gauges the opinions of some industry players on the viability of using recycled plastics for packaging.

Piyush Pahuja Director, Anupam Plastics Industries

An unlimited range of products can be produced from plastics. But the market for recycled plastic products is limited due to the inconsistency of the raw material. Many manufacturers only incorporate small quantities of well-sorted recycled material in their products, while others may use a higher percentage of recycled polymers, depending on the quality required. Plastics recycling equipment machinery vary in size and sophistication. In most developing countries, it is not possible to find new equipment that can be purchased off the shelf. The machinery has to be imported, manufactured locally or improvised. Within the informal sector, the latter is usually the most common method of procuring equipment and the level of improvisation is often admirable and ingenious.

In developing countries, where standards are lower and raw materials expensive, there is a wide scope for use of recycled plastic material.

Bhavesh Sheth Director, M B Packaging Enterprises

Most packaging and containers are made from materials such as plastic, cardboard, glass and steel, which can be recycled easily and effectively. Recycling packaging diverts large amounts of waste form landfill and has many other environmental benefits. It takes about 84 per cent less energy to recycle a plastic bottle than to make one from raw materials. This, coupled with the aesthetic and utilitarian advantages of plastic packaging, makes recycled plastics an ideal material for packaging. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a 100 Watt light bulb for four hours. Thus, the use of plastic packaging will go a long way in ensuring environmental consistency.

Recycling prevents packaging from polluting the environment and entering water streams, where it can be harmful to the aquatic species. Where possible, one must choose containers and packaging with recycled content to close the loop.

In a cost-competitive market, all the available options need to be evaluated before entering into recycled plastics. If packaging companies find the use of recycled plastics for packaging as commercially feasible, this might emerge as a standard practice among industry players.

Editorial take:Email: [email protected]

How can

in India?

the prospects ofrecycling boost

plastic packaging

FACILIT Y VISIT: Bosch Packaging Technology India


The changing technology

for flexible packaging arena

in India has strengthened

the quality and shelf-life

expectations of food products. To tap the

current consumer landscape, manufacturers

have to adopt impact creating, innovative

and unique packaging solutions. With

stagnant productivity and increasing food

wastage, packaging has become a vital

course of action. One of the companies

leading the way for innovative and

functional packaging worldwide is Bosch

Packaging Technology India.

As one of the leading suppliers of

packaging technology in the world and

part of the € 41.5 billion, Robert Bosch

GmbH Group, the company seeks to

provide complete packaging solutions to

its customers. Bosch develops, designs and

manufactures packaging technology for the

food, pharmaceutical, industrial, chemical

and cosmetics industries. The subsidiary

in India brings the global expertise to

manufacture form, fill and seal machines

to the Indian market.

A new beginning Keeping its commitment towards catering

to a wider clientele across an emerging

potential market like India, Bosch recently

inaugurated its new manufacturing

facility at Verna, Goa. Built on an area of

33,000 sq m and with an investment of

` 34 crore, the plant will support future

growth in the region. The company

expects the new facility to help double its

production capacity in three years. V K

Viswanathan, Managing Director, Bosch

Ltd, and President, Bosch Group, India,

says, “Innovation is our key to success, and

this is reflected in the tailor-made solutions

that we offer for the packaging industry.

In addition, the world-class quality,

reliability, performance and affordability of

our machines have made it the preferred

choice for large businesses.” Bosch India

is a subsidiary of Robert Bosch Packaging

Technology Division, one of the largest

manufacturers of packaging machinery and

confectionery equipment in the world.

A journey called BoschWith regard to the development,

Viswanathan says, “Bosch considers

India, the Middle East and Africa as

high-potential markets for packaging

technology, particularly in the

pharmaceutical and food segments. This

state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

in Goa will meet the growing needs of

the region through appropriate products

and packaging solutions. The new facility

will also generate good growth and

employment opportunities for the people

of Goa.” Setting up of the new plant is a

Expanding horizons through global expertiseOne of the largest players in the flexible packaging sector in India, Bosch Packaging Technology India has recently inaugurated its new plant in Goa, further strengthening its position in an emerging market like India. Anwesh Koley delves deeper into how the new facility is all set to bring further success to the company in India.

Bosch Packaging Technology India


significant milestone for Bosch Packaging

Technology India that commenced its

operations in Verna from a leased location

in 2007. From a modest turnover of

` 2.5 crore (about € 400,000) in 2000,

the Bosch Packaging Technology, a

division of Bosch Ltd, has grown with a

33.6 per cent Compounded Annual

Growth Rate (CAGR) and registered sales

of ` 60.5 crore in 2011; it is set to reach

` 100 crore in the next few years.

Today, Bosch Packaging Technology in

India designs, develops, manufactures and

markets form-fill-seal machines for flexible

bag packaging, flow wrapping machines for

confectionery and food applications as well

as filling & closing machines for liquid

pharmaceuticals. The India subsidiary

brings the global expertise to the Indian

market. Currently, Bosch Packaging

Technology India directly employs

130 associates; and with the new facility,

it is expected to increase the number

to about 160 in the next three years.

Additionally, it provides many indirect

employment opportunities. The current

production capacity of the plant is

200 machines per year, which is expected

to double in three years.

Product portfolioThe company offers a wide variety of

packaging machines that are suited to the

requirements of different sectors. The bag

form-fill-seal machines can be used to pack

a wide range of products for the foodstuff,

confectionery and pesticide segments.

These are ideal for making different bag

shapes such as pillow bags, gusseted bags,

block-bottom bags and other similar

applications.

The company offers product-specific

filling and weighing systems with

corresponding volume and performance

ranges. Auger-type doser, cup doser

and linear weighers provide optimum

dosing and weighing options for

packaging processes. With an integrated

microprocessor technology and precise

mechanics, these systems deliver high

filling precision. These are reliable, easy

to operate and offer an efficient and

trouble-free life through a combination

of modern controls & monitoring

systems. Bosch possesses state-of-the-art

pharmaceutical expertise, being the world

leader in sterile applications with over

10,000 plants installed across the world

for the pharmaceutical liquids sector. “We

deliver our machines and plants not only in

compliance with the relevant international

standards, but our documentation,

qualification and validation also help our

customers to start production with their

new plants much faster and more easily,”

adds Viswanathan.

Committed to the futureCommenting on the development at the

newly inaugurated plant, Viswanathan avers,

“The new facility will bring our new global

offerings to India. It will also contribute

greatly in pursuing our future plans and

consolidating our leadership position in the

Indian and international markets. Hence,

this is not just a Bosch India milestone,

but a global one too.” Globally, Bosch has

over 1,000 different packaging machines,

which it plans to introduce gradually in

India, depending on specific requirements

of the market. “We keep striving to fulfill

growing market needs with the best-in-

the-industry solutions and strengthen our

existing leadership position,” concludes

Ashok Gourish, Business Head, Bosch

Packaging Technology, India.


V K ViswanathanMD, Bosch Ltd, and President, Bosch Group, India

Innovation is our key to success, and this is �� solutions that we offer for the packaging industry. ��class quality, reliability, performance and affordability of our machines have made it the preferred choice for large businesses.

Bird’s eye view of the shop floorFriedbert Klefenz, President, Bosch, explaining a machine to

Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister, Goa

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK


Caps & ClosuresCaps and closures

Futuristic designs for superior performance .............................................................................................. 42

Closures for special consumers

Addressing safety and accessibility aspects ................................................................................................. 44

Interface:

Pankaj Vora, Director, Vora Packaging Pvt Ltd ...............................................................................46

Roundtable

What are the advantages of material diversity in caps & closures design? .............................................. 48

Bag-in-box packaging

From concept to reality

P V Narayanan, Member of Board, APEDA (Ministry of Commerce) ......................................................... 50

Consumer behaviour

Habit change through packaging innovation

Alpana Parida, President, DY Works ............................................................................................................. 52


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Caps and c losures


The change in the approach

to the design of caps and

closures has arisen more from

necessity than other reason.

This necessity is brought forth by the

changing dynamics of the market and the

rising expectations of the consumer. It is

a process that needs constant refinement

through subtle innovations making way

for a paradigm shift in both design

aesthetics & overall packaging functions.

The objective of this underlying

complexity is to make packaging caps

and closures provide the mechanisms

of safety without great effort on part of

the consumer. This hinges greatly upon

bringing forth a fine balance between

safety and ease of access, espousing a

certain degree of initiative on part of the

manufacturer. Much of this takes a toll

on the nature of the packaged contents,

which undergoes greater scrutiny before

a package can be deemed functionally

effective.

The Indian market is particularly

challenging considering the discerning

nature of its consumer and its price-

sensitive nature. This imposes constraints

on the design of caps and closures,

since to be viable they must fit certain

criteria. The juxtaposition of many

contrasting factors is witness to several

groundbreaking innovations that have

captured the attention of the international

Diaspora. And it is not merely the nature

of these innovations, but the rate at which

they have been achieved that allows for a

highly vibrant marketplace. It is this stark

realisation that makes India the ideal

location to understand the trends in caps

and closures and also witness the future of

design innovation.

Impact on package designCaps and closures is not an afterthought

of the design approach, but, perhaps, the

first step in creating a novel packaging

solution. Various trends can be witnessed

in the marketplace with regard to caps

and closures. It is little wonder that it

was the change from aluminium caps to

plastic caps that allowed the large 1-litre

and 1.5-litre soft drink bottles to come

into existence. Moreover, the change

to plastic caps also ensued in the shift

from glass bottles to large Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) bottles since it was

considered as a more pragmatic approach.

“The market conditions of caps and

closures today are variable. We have seen

several innovations such as the recent

resealable caps that allow perishable

commodities such as retail food items

to remain fresh for a long time even

after they are opened. Market conditions

require that caps remain tamper proof, and

now we also have child-resistant closures

and lock-seal caps that are becoming

prevalent in the marketplace. Newly

designed spouts for cooking oil allow for

prevention of spilling and ease of access.

Snap-on closures, non-drip syrup caps,

bi-injection and tamper-evident shrink

sleeve bands are also some of the other

innovations available today,” avers Viral

R Gandhi, Director, VRG Arihant Plast

Pvt Ltd.

The aesthetic properties of caps

showcased on retail shelves are further

augmented through the use of special

masterbatches to give them a glossy

The finer aspects of the evolution of caps and closures design have deeply impacted the packaging industry. Lionel Alva explores how caps and closures have pushed the envelope further in terms of the possibilities with packaging functions while sparking a revolution in packaging design.

Courtesy: Friedrich Sanner GmbH & Co. KG

Futuristic designs for superior performance

Caps and c losures


finish. Spouts used for ketchup sachets or

samples are aesthetically pleasing, while

being functionally effective in helping

the sauce spread in a controlled manner.

Thus, in many ways, the design approach

for caps and closures can influence the

nature of materials used for creating the

packaging.

Material considerationsThe use of various materials such as

aluminium, Low-Density Polyethylene

(LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene

(HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP)

resins allows for setting a paradigm of

performance in various market verticals,

eg, food & beverages, personal care,

household and pharmaceuticals. Through

a combination of several processes and

catalyst solutions, resins are developed

to match the accepted standards in caps

& closures production, while accounting

for processability, aesthetics, mechanical

and organoleptic properties. The use of

metallocene polyolefins, both HDPE

and PP, leading to a more homogeneous

copolymer composition is widely

prevalent today.

“One of the essential packaging

requirements of the food processing

industry – caps and closures – concerns the

organoleptic neutrality of the container.

The packaging should in no way affect

the flavour or the aroma of the packaged

drink. The superior organoleptics (odour

and taste) of polyolefins are guaranteed

by the absence of low-molecular-weight

compounds, thus leading to a reduction

in migrating compounds and Volatile

Organic Compounds (VOC),” says

Dhimant Shah, Managing Director,

Gujarat Export Ventures.

The narrow molecular weight

distribution brings about an improved

dimensional stability, resulting in

consistent shrinkage and high moulding

reproducibility. Other than these to meet

the challenges of economic viability, cost

savings can be obtained through cycle

time reduction, thanks to the optimised

compromise between fluidity and impact

resistance, and downgauging, linked to

high rigidity. Thus, efforts have been

made to reduce the thickness of the walls

or reducing the cap length.

Beginning of a new epoch Significant developments have been made

in the caps and closures industry, and the

next decade is expected be the beginning

of a new epoch for this industry that

shows significant promise. Especially, in

the Indian context, the nature of sealing

solutions bears special relevance due to

the emphasis on logistics and in light

of the tremendous growth of the retail

sector. Caps and closures are increasingly

being considered by packaging leaders

who are aggressively pursuing the

expansion of their interests in this sector.

Since the Indian market is largely driven

by low volume production in the form of

sachets and samples, this puts a different

spin on issues leading to a deeper analysis

of market forces. The cost dynamics of

such a demanding scenario are one of

the facets that pose a definite challenge

for packaging manufacturers looking at

consolidating their presence in this sector.

The market and the industry are

being looked at with a fresh perspective,

while analysing opportunities in various

verticals. Market growth is driven by

improved functionality, convenience and

market segmentation. Plastic closures

are valued increasingly by brand owners

for their aesthetic contribution to image,

differentiation and delivery. It is the

demands of this role that are spurring

the development effort, with moulders

attracted by return premiums in excess

of any other packaging component.

Application areas of projected growth and

increasing marketshare for plastic caps &

closures are beverages and pharmaceutical/

healthcare, where demand will be driven

by functionality (tamper- and child-proof,

dosing features, lightweight), convenience

and through better legislation.


Viral R GandhiDirector, VRG Arihant Plast Pvt Ltd

We have seen several innovations such as the recent resealable caps that allow perishable commodities such as retail food items to remain fresh for a long time even after they are opened.

Dhimant ShahManaging Director, Gujarat Export Ventures

One of the essential packaging requirements of the food processing industry – caps and closures – concerns the organoleptic neutrality of the container. The packaging should in no way affect the �� packaged drink.


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK : C losures for special consumers

Despite turbulent economic

conditions the packaging

industry has depicted

record growth figures owing

to a robust retail segment. And yet the

packaging industry is the most consumer-

sensitive industry that must constantly

strive to innovate in order to cater to the

fast changing dynamics of the economic

landscape. This poses a challenge in

the Indian context since understanding

the consumer psyche in India is quite

difficult. Since the emergence of a

billion dollar retail industry has ensued

a paradigm shift towards the design

approach in packaging, while making it

imperative for manufacturers to ensure

that packaged goods remain more

accessible to the end user segments.

Design considerationsCaps and closures play a vital role here,

as this not only influences accessibility to

the target consumer, but is also pivotal

towards maintaining product integrity.

An oft overlooked segment, it is the

most important aspect of packaging

design. Several innovations in caps and

closures have revolutionised and opened

up new avenues in terms of possibilities

with packaging. Here, one of the key

considerations for packaging design other

than improving the aesthetic appeal has

been providing better accessibility to

special interest consumers.

Considering the nature of its

contents, a cap has to be consumer-

friendly and provide increased visibility

on retail shelves, besides ensuring that

the integrity of its contents is preserved

in accordance to the standards &

regulations prevalent. In fact, it must

never compromise consumer safety, and

also provide a high level of protection

from food pilferage during transportation

and storage.

Convenience for consumer “Child-Resistant Caps (CRCs) are used

to prevent tampering or misuse of certain

specific items that may be hazardous to

children such as pharmaceutical products.

The design of CRC is based on the fact

that children in the age group 3-5 years

are not entirely capable of performing two

movements – push and turn – at the same

time in a coordinated manner. This does

not require a highly convoluted mechanism

to facilitate the opening of the cap, but only

requires two coordinated movements to

be performed simultaneously,” avers Sunil

Shirwalkar, General Manager-Research &

Development, Shruti Flexipack Pvt Ltd.

This requirement can be met by

a wide assortment of designs that are

innovative through their accessibility

Addressing safetyBesides aesthetics, some of the key considerations for packaging design are providing better safety and accessibility to special interest consumers – children & senior citizens. Innovative designs of caps and closures aimed at special interest consumers can help companies achieve success. Lionel Alva scrutinises the role of caps and closures in reaching out to this consumer segment.

and accessibility aspects

Cou

rtes

y: B

orea

lisG

roup

Closures for special consumers


while differing to a great extent in terms

of convenience, safety and expenditure.

An innovative design can help achieve

success in packaging both for safety of the

consumer and for the company to meet

established regulations. Since children

often try to access the contents of the

package with their teeth, an important

feature of caps and closures is to ensure

that the cap remains bite resistant by

preventing access in any possible way by

using ‘bite-resistant films’ that completely

restrict access to toxic contents.

Most of the senior citizens

have difficulties with child-resistant

packaging, so the organisation must

keep in mind the target consumer while

designing the closure. Senior citizens

lack the strength or agility and require

ease of accessibility with the opening

mechanisms for caps & closures. This

can be mitigated to an extent by using

the currently popular pressure-sensitive

caps that do not require much effort by

the consumer for opening the cap while

also being child resistant.

Market concernsThe packaging industry is highly

competitive and market concerns require

considerable scrutiny owing to the varied

nature of the client profile in India. The

purchase approach is entirely different

from that in European countries and

makes effective packaging challenging,

and this requires constant innovation on

part of the manufacturer to ensure market

viability & shelf appeal of the product.

“The Indian market is driven by

low volume sales, especially the retail

segment, and is quite price-sensitive. For

designing caps and closures, the challenge

for the manufacturer is manifold. First,

he must keep consumer safety in mind,

ensure that the product, whether it is

pharmaceutical or one that is not for

use by children, and is child resistant

while being easily accessible to adults.

Second, the economics of production are

important, and closures with complex

mechanisms are bound to fail when it

comes to marketability, besides being

expensive to manufacture. Hence, we

must focus on innovations such as

resealable caps that allow the product to

be used for a longer duration even after

it has been opened by the consumer,”

avers Aditya Tandon, Director, Classic

Polymers and Resins.

Understanding the consumer Understanding the psyche of the

consumer is integral to the success of

the product. Understanding consumer

safety concerns and designing caps &

closures that are safe and accessible is

a key challenge for India’s promising

packaging industry. Several innovations

have improved the overall economics and

integrity of packaging in caps & closures.

The packaging industry is expected to

set a new milestone with unprecedented

growth in the coming years, and

designing innovative caps & closures

is part of a natural evolution in the

packaging process. CRCs and closures

are important since their effectiveness

can deeply affect lives. Thus, packaging

companies require to strictly follow

guidelines both on the national and

international level, especially in case

of pharmaceuticals where blister packs

are commonly used. Also, the rising

incidence of pediatric poisoning due to

unsupervised drug ingestion is a concern

and requires better cognisance & more

stringent regulations.


Sunil ShirwalkarGeneral Manager-R&D, Shruti Flexipack Pvt Ltd

The design of CRC is based on the fact that children in the age group 3-5 years are not entirely capable of performing two movements – push and turn – at the same time in a coordinated manner.

Aditya TandonDirector, Classic Polymers and Resins

For designing caps and closures, the challenge for the manufacturer is manifold. Hence, we must focus on innovations such as resealable caps that allow the product to be used for a longer duration even after it has been opened by the consumer.

Courtesy: BorealisGroup

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Pankaj Vora


How important are caps and closures in packaging design?The caps and closures industry is quite

vast and we are only a small part of this

industry. We have to understand that

the liner as a sealing solution is a crucial

aspect for success. With only a cap on

the bottle, a leakage will happen; the

liner seals the area between the neck of

the bottle and the cap. It manages any

imperfections that exist on the neck of

the bottle. For instance, Coke has added a

liner inside the bottle cap without which

the CO2 will leak out, besides the liner

and the seal. The liner is put through an

induction seal process. With heat seal on

top of the bottle, it is completely tamper-

proof and impervious to water vapour.

This preserves the integrity of the bottle,

which is a secondary function of the liner.

The closure is useless without the seal.

If a product leaks then it is of no use,

eg, honey or cooking oil cannot be held

inside a bottle without a seal.

What are the trends in caps and closures in the Indian market?Earlier, a large part of the closures

industry consisted of glass bottles with

aluminium caps. Most of the industry is

now moving away from glass bottles to

plastic bottles. It is either a Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) or polypropylene

or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

container that finds use today, but all are

slowly moving over from glass bottles to

plastic bottles with a plastic cap. Thus, the

trend in the industry is changing from

aluminium caps to plastic caps in a plastic

bottle. Along with the closures, the bottle

designs have also changed. The aluminium

industry now has a spouted cap and on

opening it a small spout in cap is seen.

Lot of changes are happening, such as

nozzle closures for ketchups where one

can actually spread out the ketchup. Flip-

top caps and child-resistant closures are

entering the Indian market, while those

widely prevalent in the international

market are still in a nascent stage in the

Indian market.

What is the scope of caps and closures market in India in future? Packaging will grow exponentially once

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) comes

in. In fact, in a few years, once the retail

sector opens up, it will help the packaging

industry grow by volumes. A lot of

developments are in the offing in the

caps and closures market. Dispatch and

logistics have become easier with plastic

bottles and caps & closures are logistics-

friendly since these prevent tampering

or pilferage. Even plastics companies

are looking to improve economies with

smaller caps or thinner walls of bottles.

The Indian market is driven by low

volume purchases in large numbers. For

instance, in India, toothpaste of 50 gm

sells more than the bigger packs.

What is your approach towards innovation for caps and closures and what are the challenges faced in the Indian context?One of the biggest innovations is wine

closures. The corks used traditionally

utilised a specific oil, which tainted the

taste of the wine. That is why these wine-

tasting sessions were held to ensure the

quality of the wine. Thus, with traditional

corks, once the bottle is opened, one has

to finish it off in one day or the wine

would soon come to taste like vinegar.

This is not the case today, as we have new

aluminium caps with liners that prevent

the entry of oxygen inside the bottles.

Moreover, when it comes to tamper-

proof solutions we have developed push

seals and are applying for a patent for

this process.


“The liner as a sealing solution is a crucial aspect for success”

…asserts Pankaj Vora, Director, Vora Packaging Pvt Ltd. He highlights several intricacies of the caps and closures industry, especially in relevance to the Indian market, in an interaction with Lionel Alva.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Roundtable


Himanshu Sampat Marketing Executive-Packaging Division,

Manaksia Ltd

We manufacture Roll on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) closures and containers made of aluminium, the market for which seems good at present. We buy raw materials as per the rates of London Metal Exchange (LME), which is strictly governed by the policies prevalent in Europe and nothing much can be done about it. As the price rises, we have to bear with it and this affects the business. Although we are faced with few challenges, but we have been in business for long and are well-equipped to manage.

The future of metal caps and closures industry appears bright as five years down the line, the cost of raw materials will surely decrease, and this will have a positive effect on the industry. Further, the cost of production is low in India as compared to the foreign markets; this can serve as a plus point for the domestic industry. Thus, the profitability of the metal caps and closures industry will increase in India in the future.

The plastic caps and closures industry is growing at a rapid pace, but does that hold true for the metal caps & closure industry as well? Avani Jain speaks to some industry experts to find out more about the commercial viability of metal versus plastic metal caps and closures.

Urvesh N Shah Proprietor, Caps & Seals Industries

The caps & closures market has developed greatly in recent times. The major reason for this is continued shift in the product mix. Today, the focus of caps and closures industry is on value-added products such as child-resistant closures and dispensing systems, which typically use an additional secondary over cap. These caps and closures utilise plastics, as it offers various benefits to manufacturers. Plastic materials are expected to dominate the caps and closures segment due to the advantages they offer, ie, reduced costs, processing ease & weight reduction. Thus, opportunities for metal closures are limited due to competition faced from plastics metal caps and closures. In future, the use of metal-threaded caps will decline due to cost and processing disadvantages relative to plastic closures. Although the demand for metal caps and closures is declining, these have the potential for growth in niche applications. Thus, the future of plastic caps and closures is bright, but the same cannot be said for metal caps & closures.

Rashmin Prajapati Senior Manager-Sales Specialty, Bericap

India Pvt Ltd

The caps and closures industry has undergone a sea change over the last 4-5 years. Today, all converters and end users are taking technical inputs and support system to develop consumer-friendly products. With regard to the metal v/s plastic caps debate, huge costs are involved in manufacturing metal caps due to rising raw material prices and high-end technology is involved. The basic raw material for metal caps and closures is tinplate, which is also costly. Not only the raw material is costly, but its handling is also an issue and, for that, companies need to move towards automation.

Further, as compared to plastic caps, metal caps are simpler in design, and thus do not have the potential to attract the customers. Thus, the market for metal caps will only increase when unique value additions will be done in the design; however, it is a costly affair as due to its hardness, metal is difficult to mould into different shapes. The demand for metal caps is declining not only in India, but also worldwide.

With rising raw material prices and stiff competition from plastic caps & closures, the demand for metal caps & closures will decline in the future. The situation can improve only when innovative technologies in metal caps & closures surface in the market.

Editorial take:

advantages ofWhat are the

caps & closures design?material diversity in


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Bag- in-box packaging


P V Narayanan

The concept of bag-in-box,

which was introduced in the

late 1950s in the US, gained

popularity in the subsequent

decades with major applications in the

dairy industry. Today, this concept finds

wide applications in food and non-

food items, liquid & semisolid products.

The bag-in-box is essentially a three-

component system that includes a flexible

multilayered structure, a closure with a

spout for product dispensing and a rigid

outer cover.

From mono- to multilayerEarlier, the inner bag was a monolayer

film with limited application. With the

availability of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

(EVA) in the 1960s and, later, faster

dual-lead fillers featuring semiautomatic

capping capabilities as well as development

of automated box forming & closing,

the bag-in-box concept attained higher

acceptance with faster & wider applications.

The mid-1970s witnessed the commercial

introduction of web-fed auto bag-making

and filling & loading (filled bag) into the

boxes on line. Simultaneously, considerable

developments took place in the material

for the bag, with improved handling and

storage characteristics. These include

multilayer Polyethylene (PE)-extruded

with Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC),

foil-based multilayer laminates, metalised

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)-based

laminates, etc. Most commonly used

barrier film is a three-ply laminate of

51 micron EVA or 12-micron MET-PET

or 51 micron EVA.

Over the years, the bag-in-box was

developed for institutional requirements

of 2- to 20-ltr capacities and 200- to

1,200-ltr capacities. The system of

corrugated box for holding a flexible

collapsible bag with a spout was

described in 1997. The product mix

marketed at the time included milk,

soft drink, syrups and water. Subsequent

developments were related to post-mix

dispensers followed by oxygen scavenging

compositions in the packaging materials

comprising a gas and vapour forming,

barrier forming layer or coating.

Subsequently, an improved system

that facilitates complete dispensing of

product was then established. Further

development was to provide a shell around

the box where the shell can be separated

and used as a stand. The advantage of

this is ease of dispensing through a tap

into the glass/tub. Later, a modification

in the box structure was introduced, eg,

sloping of the interior base of the box

towards the spout (dispensing head) that

guides the flow of the liquid towards

the spout. This concept can also be used

in other liquid dispensing applications.

Major considerations in selecting the

laminate or co-extruded structure are

strength and flexibility, low permeability,

compatibility and heat resistance. An

important property of the laminated

structure is the bond between the

adjacent layers. The recommended value

is 500 gf/2.54 cm. Based on the nature of

products, compatibility needs and shelf-

life, the structure of the bag material is

determined. The bag formation involves

unwinding of materials from their webs

(2-3 pairs of rolls), advancing of the

webs-hole punching-sealing of spout

on to the web layer, forming of the

bag by sealing the films together at the

base & ends.

Generally, such bags are flat and

not gusseted. Optimum seal conditions

must be maintained to achieve uniform

seals. Wrinkling and other such defects

should be avoided. The spout is also

provided with a removable closure. The

sealed and spouted web then moves

further and individual bags are cut or

perforated depending on the online

filling system.

Evolving from utilitarian to concept packaging, the customer no longer buys products that are a necessity but for the beauty and uniqueness of the package. This change in perception has led to the development of a new bag-in-box concept, which is finding applications in a wide spectrum of industry verticals.

Bag- in-box packaging


Size and design The size of the bag should be such that

it occupies virtually the complete interior

space of the box. The effective surface

area in contact with atmospheric air from

the bag-in-box and volume capacity is

highly significant. The head space (ullage)

within the bag, ie, the free space after

filling the bag, is important, as residual

air can cause spoilage of the product. An

optimal relationship between bag-in-

box capacity, effective surface area and

corresponding area per unit volume can

be calculated. The spout facilitates filling

and, together with the closure, should be

able to withstand the handling and transit

impacts & multiple uses. Spouts and

closures are of different designs to meet

the end-use application and market needs.

Generally, these have a handling ring.

When a product is dispensed in smaller

portions, a dispensing tube is attached.

The design of the bag-in-box generally

features for a direct contact of the spout

demanding a 100 per cent leak-proof

closure irrespective of the high-barrier

material of the valve. The oxygen ingress

is significant, which should be ensured

through proper tightness of the spout/

closure. The sensitivity of the material

for the bag/spout/closure to temperature

is equally important. Equally important

is gas (nitrogen) flushing to remove the

residual air or liquid drops formed. The

neutral atmosphere facilitates better

shelf-life. Spouts and closures of different

designs are available. They are simple,

one-piece moulded valves that open and

close when the lever is activated. The

dispensing valve facilitates flow of the

product by flexing the toggle and creating

an opening to the orifice.

The outer box is generally a Corrugated

Fibre Board (CFB) box in a conventional

cubic configuration. This is commonly for

4- to 23-ltr capacities. In terms of higher

capacities (30-54 galllon), rigid plastics,

metal containers or cylindrical drums are

used. Most boxes are built with punch-

out openings for easy access to the spout

and closure.

Standard procedures are available for

filling of bag-in-boxes. The guidelines

also outline the cold, ambient, high

temperature and aseptic filling needs.

The system includes flow meter, filling

head(s), uncap-draw vacuum-fill-recap

sequence and discharge of filled bags.

Bags can be manually fed or as a web in

more sophisticated systems, whereas low

productivity is by operator-attended high-

speed filling through multi-head fillers.

Such a sophisticated system includes box

formers, conveyors, auto loading of bags

and sealers.

Logistics and sustainability The components of bag-in-box are

generally shipped in flat, facilitating

lower storage space. However, in terms

of plastic/metal outer, this aspect cannot

be true. Some constraints with regard to

CFB boxes will be sensitivity of CFB to

high humidity condition unless treated,

flex cracking of flexible bag (more

significantly with respect to metalised

films), possible impact of handling and

transportation hazards.

In the bag-in-box system, the product

dispensing is facilitated by (a) removal

of cap and physical discharge of product,

(b) through a pumping system where

the package is attached and (c) using a

dispensing valve to activate the desired

volume. After use, the inner bag is easily

incinerated or dumped in landfills. The

CFBs are recyclable and the rigid outers

are generally reused.

While the concept of bag-in-box is

by and large known as a flexible inner

bag with a CFB or outer, more rigid

container, yet another development is

a semi-rigid inner injection moulded

PE-based container, collapsible when

empty. At present, this concept is not

widely used commercially. These are also

used more for non-food applications such

as adhesives, paints and chemicals. The

capacities generally tried are 1 ltr to 20/30

ltr. As the capacity increases, the system

becomes more economical, in as much as

these are alternatives/substitutes for rigid

plastic or metal containers. The inner

being a monolayer-based plastic and the

outer being a corrugated board, these can

be individually separated and recycled,

and thus are more environment-friendly.

The specifications for the outer can be

less rigid, as the inner bag is sufficiently

strong and this optimisation is necessary

for the overall economic benefit.

The term bag-in-box described here

should not be misinterpreted against

another ‘Bag- in-Box’ practised currently.

In the latter and more often seen,

particularly for smaller capacities such as

1 ltr/1 kg packs is premade filled pouches,

subsequently placed in a folding board/‘E’

fluted CFB carton/box and closed.

Unlike this, the bag-in-box concept is

different and more sophisticated.

Fetching better value Over the years, with considerable

development both in materials,

technologies and systems, the bag-in-box

concept has gained ground and forayed

into wider applications. Its range of

applications includes dairy products, eg,

fluid milk, creams, soft ice cream mixes, etc.

Other applications include fruit juices and

concentrates, edible oil, jams and sauces,

wines, chemicals, adhesives, etc. Some

attempts have also been made in material

packaging. Increasing cost of packaging

material, operational, transportation costs,

besides the cost of storage could open

up increased market opportunities in the

existing market segments, and hence new

market potential.

With increasing polymer and metal

prices, a shift from these to bag-in-box

could be more commercially viable. This

becomes more acceptable for medium- to

large-scale operations but require capital

infrastructure. The system may also be

less prone to tampering and spurious

products, but could face constraints from

the distribution line, as the empties would

not fetch a better resale value.

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.


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Consumer behaviour


Alpana Parida

Old habits die hard – change is

the only constant; contrasting

statements but true to the

core. Changing habits may

take time, but this is an important aspect

that demands consideration from any

company wishing to lead in the market.

Emphasising this point in today’s

scenario is an example of perhaps the

most common activity of Indians –

making tea. India, people do not brew

tea, they cook it. They add a variety of

spices, boil it thoroughly and strain for

drinking. Here, drinking or making tea

like this – and especially using a tea bag

– the task is almost impossible. Either

the paper tag catches fire or falls in the

pan, and thus becomes useless.

It is little wonder then that the

tea bag marketshare has remained

relatively small. Tea bags were meant for

consumers who drank the English tea.

For Indian tea consumers, one needs

tea bags that are boilable – without

the string and the tag. A simple

innovation could change the habit of

how they use tea but hold constant the

tea they drink.

The habit to change Changing habits through packaging is

difficult and perhaps not very achievable.

Here, more important is to change

packaging to suit consumer habits. Thus,

one needs to understand the habits and

cultural beliefs of the consumer so that

packaging can follow that.

Consider the case of Mutti Pasta

Sauce – a recently launched brand. Mutti

is one of the largest manufacturers of

tomato products in Europe and has

launched a new pizza/pasta sauce.

A market study done by DY Works

(a Brand Strategy & Design Firm) found

many types of sauces – both imported

and Indian – available in the market.

All followed the international code for

pasta sauce packaging – the glass jar. DY

Works conducted an ethnographic study

on the kitchens in India, and found

that the products stored in glass jars

were either the traditional products, eg,

pickles, ghee, jams, or new products, eg,

mayonnaise & olives. All these products

required consumption with a spoon at

a time. No behaviour with glass jars

required the consumer to overturn the

jar and take out the entire content.

The perception of value of products

in re-usable jars is higher than in a,

for example, a disposable pouch. Thus,

the company created a pouch packaging

for the Mutti Pasta Sauce – a decision

validated by the success of the pouch

in the market. Similarly, in every

category, there is a possibility to study

consumer behaviour to drive packaging

innovation. In a country where people

worry about ants and insects, products

The modern Indian consumer is looking for goods with better and unique designs. Thus, all that the marketers and packaging experts require to do is innovate and prompt the consumers to change their habit of using the products and the way they shop, driving packaging innovations in the country.

HABIT CHANGEthrough

packaging innovation

Consumer behaviour


such as pulses, flour and sugar could

be stored in bags with zip locks and

consumers will pay for these functional

benefits.

Innovation for a revolutionIn India, little innovation happens

in packaging. This is due to the

belief that the consumer will not pay

more for packaging. This, however,

is a misconception. Examples

include pumps for liquid soaps and

moisturisers, and the consumers do

pay more for these. Products like easy

squeeze tubes for glue and aerosol

spray have created more convenient

ways of use for consumers. Thus, the

habit change comes, not in what they

use the products for, but in how they

use the products.

The Indian consumer is willing to

accept change and try different things.

It is for marketers and packaging

experts to identify & drive packaging

innovations in the country. If these

innovations are rooted in consumer

habits, the packaging will drive greater

value for the brands.

The downside is that packaging

innovation is rarely driven through as

client organisation structure is made up

of silos. Production teams understand

possible technological innovations

but are usually given the mandate of

reducing costs. The marketing teams

come from the space of consumer

needs, but are not cognisant of all

innovations in packaging materials or

processes. Here, the dialogue between

marketing teams and production

teams on one hand and on the other,

collaboration between packaging

design teams & packaging production

companies seems to be missing.

However, one example shows

collaboration between marketing and

production that created a revolution.

Initially, when shampoos were too

expensive to penetrate the Indian

market, the ` 1/- sachet revolution

completely transformed the shampoo

market as well as consumer base

for ever.

Providing alternatives The Indian consumer is moving on and

looking for better-designed goods, from

cars to apparel. Fast moving consumer

goods packaging plays an important role

in the great Indian upgrade story. Both

functional and aesthetic aspects can be

leveraged to gain marketshare and, perhaps,

higher margins. All it needs is a belief in

innovations, and a will to drive change.

Alpana Parida

is President of

DY Works. With over

20 years of experience

in retail and marketing

communications, she is

steering one of India’s largest pure-play

branding agencies offering insight-driven

solution across its expertise areas.


AUTOMATION TRENDS: Label ing presses


Combining creativitywith precision

The economics of packaging printing demands minimum waste and faster lead times while allowing for innovative and appealing designs. Lionel Alva looks at how the use of automatic presses for high-quality printing can impact the cost dynamics of a business and offer an accessible solution towards creating quality label designs.

The last two decades have

brought about a definite shift

in the intricacies of packaging

labels, as the retail scenario in

India has taken off in a big way, pushing

the envelope in terms of increased

possibilities for the packaging labels

business. The multi-billion-dollar market

and the concept of Automatic Identity

and Data Capture (AIDC) technology

has created further avenues in terms of

what can be achieved through labeling.

Moreover, date/lot codes and barcodes are

incorporated into product label designs.

The accuracy and legibility of these

codes is key to ensuring that products

are traceable throughout the supply chain.

Missing or unreadable codes may result in

rejected shipments or product recalls that

expand in scope.

The cost of raw material for printing

has risen due to the steadily surging prices

of substrates, inks, etc, and this has made

aspects such as set up times and wastage

more important. This has further driven

the need to adopt automated technology

to cut down on wastage and ensure the

most optimum utilisation of resources.

This will pave the way for creation of

high-quality label designs at an affordable

cost, where the business is driven by

high volumes to ensure sustainability in

manufacturing operations. Automated

data collection technologies including

machine vision and bar code systems

help manufacturers ensure 100 per cent

accuracy in their labeling process – critical

for compliance with industrial labeling

regulations, ensuring consumer safety,

and ultimately, remaining competitive

in the market. As the problem of food

counterfeiting is a major challenge for

any retail setup, new labeling technologies

ensure the authenticity of a given product

as well as consumer safety.

Need for accuracyAccurate labeling is essential to today’s

food and beverage manufacturers, who

need to cut costs, improve quality and

ensure accuracy in their packaging process

in order to meet increasing customer

expectations, address a more competitive

marketplace as well as minimise the

potential for product recalls. Mislabeled

products pose a safety risk for consumers

with allergies and represent an enormous

liability to the company in the form of

costly recalls & associated lawsuits.

Many food packaging facilities

currently rely on paperwork checks and

human intervention to detect inaccurate

product labels. Labels are attached to

paperwork and manually signed off.

Often, errors can be missed, especially

if label designs are similar, and this can

result in costly food mislabels. This also

applies to ‘spliced’ reels in which multiple

reels of labels are attached together.

Packaging suppliers can easily splice the

wrong labels together, resulting in an

operator placing the correct label reel on

a food packaging assembly machine, but

inadvertently switching to an incorrect

label design midway during the process.

Operators packing the product may not

notice the change due to high line speeds.

End-of-line verification solutions use

barcode readers to detect incorrect labels.

This enables operators to take immediate


Courtesy: Avery Dennison

Label ing presses

action, such as rejecting a mislabeled

product from the line or stopping the

assembly line altogether to correct the

problem immediately.

Mislabeling can occur due to an

equipment fault, such as a clogged printer

nozzle that fails to produce readable text

or barcodes. Simple human error can

also be a factor, particularly in operations

where manual inspection cannot keep

up with line speeds and labeling errors

are likely to be missed. Automated data

acquisition solutions including machine

vision and barcode systems help prevent

mislabeled products by ensuring print

accuracy and verifying product contents

during the packaging process. Increasing

numbers of facilities are adopting these

technologies as they realise the benefits

that automated inspection brings to their

processes.

“When it comes to a new production

facility that uses automated printing, one

has to ensure that quality considerations

are met and colour calibration is done

in an accurate manner. The nature of

operations must be kept in mind for

labeling, be it for packaging, boxes or

pharmaceutical products in bottles, so

the nature of information displayed on a

label becomes all the more crucial. Today,

economic demands dictate that the best

possible technology be used, which is

why automation has become an integral

part of the packaging industry due to the

emphasis on high volume production,”

avers Bharat Panchal, Director, Printo

Pack Machines.

Major challenges faced Some of the challenges with high-

speed labeling presses are immediately

apparent, such as the high initial setup

time and cost. If the printing is digitised,

then the constantly spiraling cost of ink,

cartridges and carbon is another aspect

that affects the economic viability of

operations. For Indian packaging

manufacturers, the high upf ront

machinery cost may be considered as

being unaffordable. Also, there is a need

to have quality check systems in place

to ensure that all design parameters are

met with in terms of material and design

to achieve optimum output. Manual

inspection may become unfeasible and

unrealistic, thus espousing a need to

harbour automated systems for quality

inspection wherein the economics of

manufacturing may not work.

Key trendsThe use of cameras or CAD/CAM

technology has further assisted in

improving the speed of label printing

in highly demanding situations while

ensuring that quality considerations are

fulfilled. A labeling facility may use a

dual smart camera system to ensure that

printed codes are legible and also to

detect any bottles with a missing label.

The first camera verifies whether the

date/lot code and barcode on each label

are correct as the labels are fed through

a labeller running parallel to the bottle

conveyor. Each label is indexed and

verified by the system using Optical

Character Verification (OCV) to match

the date/lot code to an expected string.

A label that does not meet the required

specifications will be tracked to the

bottle on which it has been applied, and

expelled in a reject station further down

the line. After the label application

process, a second smart camera checks

each bottle for any missing labels. The

camera detects print and/or graphics on

the label to ensure that each bottle has

a label on it with the help of an Edge

Detection tool in the vision software

program. Optical Character Recognition

(OCR) and OCV are two distinct tools

in a machine vision tool set. In OCR

applications, a vision system reads

the characters, whereas OCV verifies

whether these characters match an

expected string. OCV is commonly

used in production lines where data is

expected to be consistent throughout

a run.

Accuracy and efficiencyThe need for high speed and automated

packaging lines has been largely driven by

the high-volume growth of fast-moving

consumer goods products. The singular

nature of technological augmentation

is fast acquiring a harmony with cost –

expansion dynamics of the packaging

industry. With economies of scale in

place, it is possible for organisations to

achieve optimum efficiency of operations

that will strike a consonance with several

opportunities that the burgeoning Asian

market presents. This will ensure a

heterogeneous growth of an otherwise

fragmented packaging industry.



Bharat PanchalDirector, Printo Pack Machines

The nature of operations must be kept in mind for labeling, be it for packaging, boxes or pharmaceutical products in bottles, so the nature of information displayed on a label becomes all the more crucial.

Courtesy: Avery Dennison

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: L i fe cyc le analys is

Packaging is a necessity in

consumer- and production-

oriented economies because

a well-designed packaging

preserves and protects natural or

manufactured products from deterioration

& damage, at the same time as it attractively

presents the product. Packaging has

served its purpose the moment a product

is accessed by the consumer and ends up

in the solid waste stream. Therefore, it is

imperative that plastic packaging not add

to the environmental burden in its own

life cycle as well as that of the product it

protects. Through Life Cycle Assessment

(LCA), the environmental burden of

packaging, especially flexible packaging,

can be established and appropriate steps,

such as weight-saving strategy, can be

adopted to reduce energy consumption &

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission.

Defining LCALCA is an objective process to evaluate

environmental burdens associated with

the entire period of product life cycle,

process or activity by identifying energy

& raw materials used and waste released

into the environment, as well as evaluate

& implement opportunities to affect

environmental improvements.

Rohan Shrikant Shahane, Regional

Director-South East Asia, Machine Point

Consultants SL, says, “LCA is a process

by which the environmental consequences

of materials can be evaluated for the

production, use and end-of-life aspects

of products. It can provide a cradle-to-

grave account of the energy, materials,

water, land and other resources needed to

manufacture products. LCA also provides

estimation of the waste and pollution

created from the production, use &

disposal of products. The waste includes

solid and liquid waste generation, air

pollution, GHG emissions and land

usage. The LCA method is internationally

accredited by ISO 14000 standards.”

Considering these points, an LCA

carried out in a scientifically correct

way is a valuable tool for assessment of

the environmental effects of the plastics

packaging. The plastics packaging

industry supports rigorous and thorough

LCA to evaluate the sustainability

of its products. A complete LCA

provides environmental impact data not

Cou

rtes

y: S

IG I

nte

rnat

ion

al S

erv

ices

Gm

bH

With increasing interest in sustainable packaging solutions and the fact that packaging impacts the environment not only at the time of disposal, but during fabrication and distribution as well, life cycle assessment of packaging systems is imperative. Avani Jain explains why companies need to undertake this study.

burden of packagingReducing environmental


Li fe cycle analys is


only on materials, but also on product

manufacturing, transportation, service

life and end–of–life options (recycling,

disposal, energy recovery). It provides a

thorough evaluation of the benefits of

a product and makes comparisons with

alternatives.

Favourable LCA of flexible packagingFlexible packaging including plastic

bags, flexible pouches, etc, which

generally rate favourably as compared

to alternatives when evaluated in this

way. The life cycle attributes of flexible

packaging demonstrates many advantages

across numerous packaging applications

and alternatives. Shahane notes, “The

environmental impact of plastic bag

manufacturing as compared to other

materials is less. Plastic bag manufacturing

emits less carbon dioxide, consumes less

energy, produces much less waste and

requires significantly less water than paper

bag manufacturing. An LCA study shows

that production of 1,500 plastic bags

consumes 70 per cent less energy, 35 per

cent less fossil fuel and 94 per cent less

water than what is required in production

of 1,500 paper bags. Also, production of

1,500 plastic bags generates 50 per cent

less carbon emissions and 79 per cent less

municipal waste than production of 1,500

paper bags.”

Highlighting energy concernsThe LCA of flexible packaging shows

that by using light-weight packaging,

such as flexible pouches, companies can

reduce the amount of fuel used as well

as GHG emitted during transportation.

It generates less waste, thus reducing

landfill discards. Also, innovation and

technology improvement have enabled

flexible packaging manufacturers to use

fewer natural resources in their packaging.

Moreover, improvements in production

processes have reduced water and energy

consumption, GHG emissions and

volatile organic compounds usage.

In addition, lighter weight flexible

packaging results in less transportation-

related energy, fossil fuel consumption and

environmental pollution. In fact, flexible

packaging offers large energy savings per

year in manufacturing and transportation.

The potential for reducing actual amount

of fuel consumption by reducing package

weight in transport is impressive. Lighter

packages can reduce carbon dioxide

emission during transportation by as much

as 12 per cent. If the same packaging were

re-usable rather than single use, another

16 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide

emission can be expected.

Further, the LCA of plastic packaging

suggests that due to plethora of new,

innovative, biodegradable packaging

materials such as synthetic and agricultural

(compostable) polymers emerging in the

market, the energy consumed by plastics

packaging has reduced. The regional and

global impact of biodegradable polymeric

packaging has been found to be lower

than that of conventional packaging.

The LCA also states that recycling

and reuse of flexible packaging can

result in good amount of energy savings.

Further, it is seen that in keeping with

the environmental concerns, the flexible

packaging industry has taken into

account all aspects of the triple botton

line (financial, social and environmental)

and each stage of a product’s life cycle,

including raw materials, production

processes, transportation, functionality,

end-of-use option and sustainability of the

product being packed. Also, industries are

increasingly taking initiatives for reusing,

recycling and dematerialising packaging

in order to address the energy concerns.

If the packaging consists of a single-layer

flexible construction, then it can be easily

recycled at the end of its life. However,

the high cost of collecting, sorting and

cleaning of used packaging for re-use and

difficulty in recycling remains the main

inhibitor.

Word of cautionWhile LCA of plastic packaging is

helpful in determining its impact on

the environment, it is important to

cautious. LCA is just a snapshot in

time, so technologically and ecologically

superior packaging systems developed

in the foreseeable future may render the

results of the analysis obsolete. Another

noteworthy point to be aware of is the

packaging function. This may sometimes

be easily achievable, so the corresponding

energy consumed cannot be easily

determined.

Driving sustainabilityTherefore, the LCA of plastic packaging

assumes considerable importance

in the present scenario, where the

focus of companies is on reducing the

energy consumption. The LCA shows

that throughout its life cycle, flexible

packaging proves its usefulness and value

for business, consumers and environment

& future generations. Innovations in

flexible packaging have increased product

protection and consumer convenience,

enhanced retail shelf impact and improved

manufacturing efficiencies, while

ensuring lesser use of natural resources,

reducing energy consumption and waste

generation.


Rohan Shrikant ShahaneRegional Director-South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL

Reducing environmental LCA is a process by which the environmental consequences of materials can be evaluated for the production, use and end-of-life aspects of products. LCA also provides estimation of the waste and pollution created from the production, use & disposal of products.

Satisfying the most stringent quality requirements in packaging and simultaneously striving to keep overheads consistently low is the twofold challenge not only confronting the food & pharma production industry, but also machinery manufacturers. Anwesh Koley looks into various guidelines that must be followed to maintain appropriate quality standards.

Safeguardingconsumer interests

Aproduct, whether a cosmetic or a drug under the law, is determined by a product’s intended use. Different

laws and regulations apply to each type of product. Firms sometimes violate the law by marketing a cosmetic with a drug claim or marketing a drug as if it were a cosmetic, without adhering to requirements for drugs. Similar is the case with food packaging norms which vary with the product and the logistics involved.

The guidelines for food packaging safety are indeed essential as they aid in sustaining the growth of food industry in the longer term, and help avoid unpredictable health hazards. These will also change and influence the tangent of research towards safety and toxicology. Industries will be compelled to use clear labeling for ingredients present in the form of nano-particles. G S Kochhar, Managing Director, Precision Moulds and Dies, says, “Food manufacturing industries might be obligated to conduct the risk assessment. As such there are no standard protocols for testing the toxicology effects of nano materials. Further research into human exposure to nanomaterials and their toxicology & bio-kinetics will add more challenges.”

Nano-technology for food packaging safetyThe benefits of nanotechnology in food packaging over conventional

technologies are tremendous. These new guidelines are not new for nano-researchers, and the industry has been expecting this breakthrough. “Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines can be considered as a strong precautionary tone on safety risks of food packaging applications of nanotechnology. However, big players in the industry as well as academic and scientific researchers will not consider the advent of this technology as a step to jeopardise the benefits of nano food-packaging,” says Kochhar.

It is important to remember and acknowledge that there are deficiencies in the current regulations, and a substantial knowledge gap exists in terms of the public awareness and information on the impact of nanotechnology on food packaging. It is always advisable to take a proactive approach to avoid any unpredictable health hazard. It is thus believed that FDA has taken a proactive approach towards implementing this technology.

Nanotechnology offers higher hopes for food packaging by promising longer shelf-life, safer packaging, better traceability of food products and healthier food. Polymer nanocomposite technology holds the key to future advancements in flexible, intelligent and active packaging.

Foods such as cheese, sliced meat and bakery that are prone to spoiling on the surface can be protected by contact packaging imbued with antimicrobial

POLICIES & REGULATIONS : Qual i ty standards


Qual i ty standards


nanoparticles. Nanotechnology can effectively produce oxygen scavengers in packaging for sliced processed meat, beer, beverages, cooked pastas and ready-to-eat snacks; moisture absorber sheets for fresh meat, poultry & fish; and ethylene-scavenging bags for packaging of fruit & vegetables.

Pharma packaging in IndiaDriven by an increasing demand for quality, innovations in the field of pharmaceutical packaging have also been pushed in the same direction. Manufacturers of pharmaceutical packaging have started to invest in more modern machinery equipment in order to maximise outputs and reach a higher quality level. This trend is also supported by pharmaceutical companies that export their products to other countries and regions as well as upcoming biotech companies.

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, stable supply and a high product quality are key success factors as far as the packaging side is concerned. This also has an impact on producers of the raw material, the glass tubing, which is used by converter companies for producing pharmaceutical containers. Intelligent packaging solutions represent the starting point of the value chain. The quality of products available in the market for pharma packaging has an impact on all further steps within the process, its steady supply is the precondition to make medical products available when and where they are needed.

The Indian pharmaceutical packaging business is evolving into a specialised industry. This is supported

by a rising confidence of developed countries in domestic pharmaceutical companies. “Pharmaceutical companies need to put greater emphasis on the quality and consistency of the primary packaging material as well as its branding. Being faced with malpractices and counterfeit issues in the Indian market, there is also a strong emphasis on traceability of the product,” believes Kochhar. Multinational packaging companies have discovered the existing growth potential in India, and therefore set up a base here to reap the benefit from growth, which in turn has raised the bar on quality and technology of the packaging material. This has resulted in ease of getting an entry into the regulated market.

The case of tobacco packagingPackaging is an important element of advertising and promotion. Tobacco pack or product features are used in various ways to attract consumers, promote products and cultivate & promote brand identity, for example, by using logos, colours, fonts, pictures, shapes and materials on or in packs or on individual cigarettes or other tobacco products.

The effect of advertising or promotion on packaging can be eliminated by utilising plain packaging: black and white or two other contrasting colours, as prescribed by national authorities; nothing other than a brand name, a product name and/or manufacturer’s name, contact details and the quantity of product in the packaging, without any logos or other features apart f rom health warnings, tax stamps and other government-mandated information or markings; prescribed font style and size; and standardised shape, size & materials. There should be no advertising or promotion inside or attached to the package or on individual products.

Towards a change in outlookThe food habits of Indians are changing. People have less time to spend in the kitchen and even lesser time to ensure longevity of the food products purchased. In such circumstances,

the packaging of products assumes paramount importance, and thus increases the importance of quality guidelines. “With the variety in the packaging of food products, requirement for differentiated packaging machinery also becomes important. Our machines have evolved over the years and we can see the impact of changing customer demand for packaging products,” says Kochhar.

The gradual change in the Indian packaging industry can be seen in the changing preference of the consumer. The conventional ways and means of packaging are giving way to more user-friendly products, which are being lapped up by the customer. Packing is as important as the food item itself since awareness about retaining food value through convenient packaging gradually gains favour. This, coupled with the global trend towards packaging safety, is finally lending a fresh outlook to the Indian food industry of which, food and pharma packaging is an integral part.


G S KochharManaging Director, Precision Moulds and Dies

Pharmaceutical companies need to put greater emphasis on the quality and consistency of the primary packaging material as well as its branding. Being faced with malpractices and counterfeit issues in the Indian market, there is also a strong emphasis on traceability of the product.

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, stable

supply and a high product quality are key success

factors as far as the packaging side is concerned.

STRATEGY: L ight -weight packaging


The global market for packaging is currently valued at nearly $ 429 billion. Today, the demands on packaging

are greater than ever. As the world’s population continues to grow, the packaging industry must react to issues that were not considered in the past. One such issue is sustainable packaging.

Need for light-weighting Issues such as the energy and cost required for producing and transporting packaging as well as the pollution created during package manufacturing & use is a matter of concern for every company in the segment. This has led companies to rethink their strategies, the result of which is light-weight packaging solutions; these solutions offer more than one benefits, including reduction in logistics cost.

Light-weight packaging consumes lesser raw material to make the product, thus reducing the cost of materials and transportation as well as waste & energy demand. Light-weight packaging materials help reduce logistics cost, as their usage in packaging directly means lighter loads or fewer vehicles needed to ship the same amount of products, thus reducing transportation energy, decreasing emissions and lowering shipping costs. It also helps in reducing the amount of waste generated.

This calls for designing optimised pack styles that suit industry-specific requirements. While the focus should be on reducing packing gram per unit,

safety margins should be incorporated by taking into account the transportation difficulty, road conditions, weather and handling capabilities. In emerging countries such as India, infrastructure for smooth logistics operations is still at a developing stage. Unitisation not only reduces the consumption of packing material, but also eases handling and prevents pilferage.

Current trendsLight-weighting can be achieved by using low-density materials, developing novel multilayer thin film or foamed sandwich structures. Ketan Bhatt, Proprietor, Drashti Packaging, says, “Various light-weight packaging materials are available in the market today. Some major products that enable manufacturers to create sustainable packaging include low-thickness polyester films, low-thickness metalised polyester films, Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films, multilayer Polyethylene (PE) films.

Further, new specialty films offer an opportunity to reduce packaging weight and transportation cost, thus moving towards sustainable packaging goals.”

While packaging is generally necessary for protecting different types of goods, advocates of sustainable packaging are often concerned about its overuse. Earlier, companies used to over-engineer the films to ensure that the product remains safe during transportation. However, today, with new technologies available, companies are shifting to light-weight packaging solutions. Flexible pouches such as sachets are replacing Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, which use lesser fuel and emit lesser greenhouse gases during transportation. These sachets are easy to handle and prove cost-effective to customers as well. Thus, by carefully testing different packaging materials, manufacturers and distributors of goods can determine the exact amount of packaging needed to protect an item or items without creating unnecessary waste.

With rising interest in cost saving, the Indian packaging industry is using light-weight packaging materials, which help companies reduce logistics cost as well as achieve sustainability. Avani Jain looks at some of the light-weight packaging solutions adopted by companies in this segment.

Unburdening logistics cost

Courtesy: Logistics International Inc

Light -weight packaging

There are some applications which use metalised films instead of aluminium foil; metalised films are light in weight and the cost of raw materials used to manufacture these films is low. These metalised films are also exported to foreign markets.

Successful exploitation of bio-based light-weight packaging materials can help reduce transportation costs and contribute to a reduction in landfill requirements & carbon dioxide emissions. Analysis of the properties of the novel bio-based polymers indicates that these can be stiffer or with higher elongation than conventional plastics used in packaging.

In an integrated packaging model, the number of products per trade unit or logistics unit can be optimised to reduce the overall packaging materials used. The packaging logistics approach involves reviewing packaging as an integral part of logistics costs.

For an action-packed future Packaging is a crucial necessity for every sector and more so for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG),

food products, personal care products, etc. It helps manufacturers to transport products to consumers, increase shelf-life, minimise breakage, reduce handling costs, safeguard public health, provide product information and create consumer convenience. At the same time, in an era of rising energy and overall costs and scarce resources, companies should work towards packaging that not only adds value to the end-products, but also conserves the

environment and reduces logistics costs, thus creating sustainability in packaging. The key towards obtaining sustainability in packaging consists of three Rs – reuse, reduce and recycle. Therefore, in future, companies will increasingly focus on introducing optimal pack designs with easy-to-recycle packaging materials and post-consumer waste management processes.


Ketan BhattProprietor, Drashti Packaging

Various light-weight packaging materials are available in the market today. Further, new specialty films offer an opportunity to reduce packaging weight and transportation cost, thus moving towards sustainable packaging goals.


TIPS & TRICKS: Packaging adhesives


Aggressive filling goods and retortable applications are challenging packagers to ensure product’s integrity as well as the ability to withstand a wide range of temperature exposure or fatty & acidic contents. Solvent-based adhesives are the most widely used technologies for flexible packaging laminations. These adhesives are urethane-based and meet the most severe requirements.

Packaging fulfills several needs such as information, segmentation, protection and preservation, with adhesives constituting an important component of packaging. Anwesh Koley outlines various applications of adhesives for packaging to ensure consistency in product quality.

Pointers for ahigh-performance package

Adhesives manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and products for the packaging

industry. Every day the food and pharma industries are developing new products that require packaging that is

resistant to heat, humidity, chemicals, UV, etc, or is retortable. In this dynamic environment, adhesive manufacturers must respond with technologies that address all packaging requirements, from general purpose to high-performance specialty applications.

Packaging adhesives are used to combine multiple layers of films, foils or papers to meet performance requirements f rom general to medium and to high-performance packaging.


For environmental and energy-saving concerns, the converting industry can use solvent-free dry bond adhesives for laminating. This technology yields productivity enhancement, benefits of meeting higher environmental standards and better worker health & safety. These adhesives are more cost-efficient, provide excellent machinability and can be applied at high speeds.

Adhesive technologies must be compatible in various aspects, eg, container surface, material, design, labels and application & recycling method. High-performance laminating adhesives are used when the package is exposed to high heat or when package contents are aggressive materials. These offer excellent product and moisture resistance for hot fill and pasteurisation.

The converting industry is moving towards more e n v i r o n m e n t - f r i e n d l y water-based adhesives. The challenge is to obtain comparable or improved performance with no solvent emission at reasonable cost. Water-based adhesives deliver performance and value, as the cost of solvent is volatile and steadily rising. These are more cost-efficient than solvent-based adhesives.

G e n e r a l - p u r p o s e laminating adhesives are used for packaging applications where there is no exposure to extreme heat or processing. These offer good adhesion on plastic and metalised films and have a high chemical resistance, which is an important requirement in the packaging of peppermint candies and salty snacks.

High-performance solvent-borne adhesives are ideal for use on different substrates. These run on existing equipment at faster line speeds and resist aggressive foods, eg, wet pet food, sauce & ready-to-eat meals. These can also be used on the outer layer of retortable structures to laminate polyester to foil, or polyester to nylon in triplex or quadruplex structures.

Following are some of the applications of adhesives in packaging:

PROJECTS


New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers such as 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.

New bottling line plantPepsi-Cola Products Philippines (PCPPI)

Project typeExpansion

Project newsWith an aim to expand its production

capacity, PCPPI – the Philippines-based

company engaged in manufacturing,

sales and distribution of carbonated soft-

drinks – has launched a new bottling

line plant. Improvements in the new

bottling line will bring cover-automated

palletising and de-palletising machine,

automation, soft packing and de-casing of

glass bottles.

Project locationPhilippines

Project costTechnical Assistance Special Fund

$ 500,000

Implementation stageOngoing

Contact details:

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines

29 National Road, Tunasan,

Muntinlupa City

773 Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: +(632) 865-6336

Fax: +(632) 850-7928

Grading and packing centres and Controlled Atomspheric (CA) stores HP Horticultural Produce Marketing and

Processing Corporation Ltd (HPMC)


Project newsHPMC, a Government of Himachal

Pradesh undertaking, will set up grading

and packing centres and Controlled

Atomspheric (CA) stores for horticultural

produce in the state, in a bid to ensure

better prospects for fruit growers in

the state.

Project locationIndia

Project cost` 25 crore


Contact details:

Horticulture Produce Marketing and

Processing Corporation Ltd

Third floor, Nigam Vihar

Shimla - 171 002

Tel: 0177-2623835, 2623823

Fax: 0177-2623799, 2623834


Plastipack Product Upgradation and Manufacturing Capacity Expansion ProjectKanpur Plastipack


Project newsThis leading manufacturer and exporter

of industrial packaging products has

embarked on expansion of its production

capacity, product range and distribution

network through the Plastipack Product

Upgradation and Manufacturing Capacity

Expansion Project.


Project cost` 53 crore (approx.)


Contact details:

Kanpur Plastipack

D19-20, Panki Industrial Area

PO Udyog Nagar, Kanpur - 208022

Tel: 0512-2691113

Fax: 0512-2691117


Printing institute cum testing laboratory projectThe North India Printers Association

(NIPA)

Project typeNew facility

Project newsGlasgow Metropolitan College (GMC)

and NIPA have signed an agreement

under which GMC will provide

syllabus and other technical know-

how to students. The need for such

an institute has emerged with the

changing technology and installation of

sophisticated computerised machines,

which has necessitated scaling-upof

the printing & packaging industry

in India.


Project costNot known

Implementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

The North India Printers Association

C/o Preeti Art, A-55, Royal Industrial

Estate, Naigaum Cross Road,

Wadala, Mumbai

Tel: 022-2404221, 2404093

Fax: 022-2406434


Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

�� !��

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com

TENDERS


Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com

Packers machineOrg : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd

TRN : 12105957

Desc : Procurement of packers

BOD : 24 Sep, 2012

LOC : India

BT : Domestic competitive bidding

Spare parts of packing machineOrg : Mugher Cement Enterprise

TRN : 12106373

Desc : Supply of spare parts for overhaul of

HAVER packing machine

BOD : 21 Sep, 2012

LOC : Ethiopia

BT : International competitive bidding

Sand bag-filling machineOrg : Central Organisation for

Modernisation of Works (Indian Railways)

TRN : 11721210

Desc : Supply of bearing cleaning plant

BOD : 08 Oct, 2012

LOC : India


Packaging bags Org : Bangladesh Chemical

Industries Corporation (BCIC)

TRN : 12098651

Desc : Supply of Woven Polypropylene (WPP) Bags

BOD : 10 Sep, 2012

LOC : Bangladesh


Packaging garbage bags non-septic, septic cardboard boxesOrg : CH Montperrin

TRN : 12087907

Desc : Purchase of garbage bags non-septic, septic,

cardboard boxes, plastic drums, mini boxes

BOD : 20 Sep, 2012

LOC : France


Sachet packing machine Org : Essential Drugs Company Ltd

TRN : 12123180

Desc : Supply and installation of sachet packing machine

for OR-saline

BOD : 27 Sep, 2012

LOC : Bangladesh


Plastic packing boxesOrg : Ministerio De Educacion

TRN : 12085968

Desc : Acquisition of plastic packing boxes

BOD : 10 Sep, 2012

LOC : Guatemala


Machinery for working plastics Org : Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale

Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GMBH

TRN : 11844991

Desc : Delivery and installation of machinery for

production of free-HFCF PU foam

BOD : 28 Sep, 2012

LOC : Germany


Plastic container Org : Ordnance Factory Board

TRN : 12028050

Desc : Supply of plastic container

BOD : 12 Sep, 2012

LOC : India


Refuse binsOrg : Dürener Service Betrieb

TRN : 12038811

Desc : Supply and distribution of bins

BOD : 13 Sep, 2012

LOC : Germany


Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

�� !��

Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type.

EVENT LIST


Labelexpo India 2012 This is among the largest events for the

label, product decoration, web printing and

converting industry in South Asia. With

product launches and live demonstrations

for the dynamic labelling industry, this

event will highlight the latest ideas and

innovations in package labeling, October

29-November 1, 2012; at Pragati Maidan,

New Delhi

For details contact:

Pradeep Saroha

Label Expositions Pvt Ltd

O4U Centre, Plot No 649

M-02,Udyog Vihar phase 5,

Gurgaon, Haryana

Tel: 012-44234434


Website: www.labelexpo-india.com

International PackTech India 2012This is an offshoot of the leading global

trade show Interpack, and is being held after

a good response in 2010. Highly regarded

in the Indian packaging industry, this

event will be a good platform to showcase

and leverage the latest developments

in the converting, processing, printing

and beverage sectors. This event reflects

the entire market for food and beverage

processing in India; November 6-8, 2012;

at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd

1, Commercial Complex, 2nd Floor

Pocket H & J, Sarita Vihar

New Delhi - 110076

Tel: 011-26971745, 1056, 1066

Fax: 011-26971746


Website: www.packtech-india.com

PackPlus 2012In order to showcase the opportunities

and growth potential within the Indian

packaging industry, PackPlus 2012 will

provide a global platform to the leaders

of this industry, who will present some of

the latest innovations and developments

from across the world. Strong growth in

sectors like fast moving consumer goods,

pharmaceuticals, liquor and cosmetics has

had a positive rub off on the packaging

industry.; December 7-10, 2012; at India

Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR


Print-Packaging.Com Pvt Ltd

F101, 1st Floor, Tower 7, International

Infotech Park, Above Vashi Railway Station

Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400705

Tel: 022-27812093/2619/2657

Fax: 022-27812578


Website: www.packplussouth.in

Indiapack 2013This event has emerged as a brand

name in the Indian packaging industry.

Recognising that the new trends and

developments are essential for the growth

of the industry, this event will offer a wide

platform for showcasing innovations in

packaging materials, machinery & other

allied services; January 28-30, 2013; at

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


Shekhar Amberkar

Indian Institute of Packaging

Plot E-2, MIDC Area

Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093

Tel: 022-28219803 (Ext. 307)

Fax: 022-28375302


Website: www.indiapack.org

Printpack India 2013This edition will focus on disseminating

information on technology, market

perspectives and various developments

taking place around the world, relevant to

the Indian printing, packaging, converting

and allied machinery manufacturing

industries; February 23-28, 2013; at India

Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida,

Delhi NCR


Indian Printing Packaging and Allied

Machinery Manufacturers’ Association

(IPAMA), Plot No C - 54

Sector-62, Institutional Area,

Noida - 201 307, UP

Tel: 0120-4292274/75, 2400110

Fax: 0120-2400109

Mob: 9717199385

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.ipama.org

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:Network18 Media & Investments Ltd

Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. �� "�� ##��%��'��*��+;��<��%�!��=�;��'''��%%>��!��

X<��Tamil Nadu

Nov 22-25, 2012

Z+�<��Punjab

Dec 21-24, 2012

Pune[�<��

Nov 2-5, 2012

\<��;��Gujarat

Oct 5-8, 2012

Indore[��<]��^��<Jan 11-14, 2013

Rudrapur_��*<��

Feb 23-26, 2013

Hyderabad\��<��^��<

May 31-Jun 3, 2013

Aurangabad[�<��

Feb 1-4, 2013

EVENT LIST


PPMA Show 2012 This is among the leading trade shows

endorsed by PPMA. It offers enormous

opportunities to engage with manufacturers,

processors and engineers looking to source

processing & packaging machinery &

equipment to enhance their operational

productivity; September 25-27, 2012; at

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK


Graham Earl

Exhibition Manager

Reed Exhibitions Ltd

Gateway House, 28-The Quadrant

Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN, UK

Tel: +44 (0)20-89107890

Fax: +44 (0)20-89107877


Website: www.ppmashow.co.uk

Paper Arabia 2012 This event will feature a broad range of

industry verticals within paper packaging,

such as tissue manufacturing, paper

converting machinery and chemicals,

processing & recycling solutions. It is the

right platform to reach out to decision-

makers, traders, printers and packaging

designers in the Middle East; October 1-3,

2012; at Dubai International Convention

& Exhibition Centre, UAE


Rajesh Nair

Exhibition Manager

Al Fajer Information & Services

PO Box 11183, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971-4-3406888, Fax: +971-4-3403608


Website: www.paperarabia.com

Tokyo Pack 2012 This is among the largest international

packaging shows in Asia. It provides

strong support for expansion of business

opportunities owing to emphasis on

innovative product design and packaging;

October 2-5, 2012; Tokyo International

Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan


Japan Packaging Institute

10F Togeki, Bldg 4-1-1

Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - 104 0045, Japan

Tel: +81-3-35431189, Fax: +81-3-35438970


Website: www.tokyo-pack.jp

Packaging Innovations 2012 This conference is for packaging designers

and brand owners to ideate on convenient

& sustainable solutions. From the latest

materials to create customer recognition,

design agencies to create a brand

representing the product, to mock-up

agencies producing the newest concepts

for producing branded packaging are

represented here; October 4-5, 2012; at

Business Design Centre, London, UK


Adrian Harrow

easyFairs UK Ltd

8 Oak Lane, Twickenham TW1 3PA

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20-88438800

Fax: +44 (0)20-88921929


Website: www.easyfairs.com

PACKEX 2012 Among the leading packaging trade

shows in North America dedicated to

innovations in processing and converting,

this event will offer hands-on access to the

latest in flexible packaging, cartons, labels

and tags, custom automation equipment,

contract services, printing, converting,

processing, materials, material handling,

software, etc; November 14-15, 2012; at

Montreal, Canada


Jim Beretta

UBM Canon

11444 W Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90064-1549 USA

Tel: +310-445-4200, Fax: +310-996-9499


Website: www.canontradeshows.com

EMBALLAGE 2012 This is an interactive platform

focussing on new packing design,

exclusive conferences on food safety,

eco-design, recycling, sustainability,

etc. This event will offer exhibitors

and visitors an opportunity to learn

about the packaging industry’s current

development techniques, new strategic

stakes & marketing management policies;

November 19-22, 2012; at Paris Nord

Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France


Flora Liegey

Marketing Manager

Comexposium

70 avenue du Général de Gaulle

F - 92058 Paris-La Défense Cedex

Tel: +33 (0)1-76771424

Fax: +33 (0)1-53309521


Website: www.emballageweb.com

ALLPACK Indonesia 2012 This international packaging exhibition

will feature the latest technology,

machinery, materials system and supplies

for the food & beverage industry, pharma

& cosmetic packaging, bottling, canning

& refrigeration solutions, automation &

material handling, quality control and

testing systems; November 21-24, 2012;

at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran,

Indonesia


Krista Exhibitions

Blandogan Street

No 28 D/G - Jakarta 11220

Tel: +62-21-6345861/62

Fax: +62-21-6340140


Website: www.allpack-indonesia.com

International

The information published in this section is as per the details

furnished by the respective organiser. In any case, it does not

represent the views of

EVENT PREVIEW: Internat ional PackTech India 2012


Lionel Alva

Despite the global economic

downturn, India is currently

one of the biggest markets

for the packaging industry.

The business-friendly environment of the

country is boosting trade in the packaging

business. In light of these developments,

International PackTech 2012 is a one-

of-a-kind platform where technology

catering to the unique conditions of the

Indian market will be showcased.

International PackTech India is

widely regarded as one of the successful

exhibitions for the packaging industry,

bringing together a wide spectrum of

industries at a single platform to get the

essence of packaging technology and

future trends that the industry is likely

to follow. International PackTech India

2012 is scheduled during November

6-8, 2012, at Bombay Convention &

Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. About 300

exhibitors will showcase a full range of

products for the packaging, packaging-

printing, processing, beverage and food

industry. The previous year’s event had

posted record numbers and the organisers

– Messe München and Messe Düsseldorf

– anticipate an increase of about 50 per

cent in the forthcoming edition.

The International Packtech India

exhibition is in sync with the global

demands for packaging that include

providing low-cost solutions to facilitate

equitable and mass distribution in price-

sensitive markets.

Collaborative strategy “Visitors can expect a wide range of

solutions, technologies and processes

from exhibitors across the world. The fact

that two trade fairs – Drink Technology

India and International PackTech India

– act in concert is also demonstrated by

the joint official German participation,

which allows 16 companies from

Germany to present their goods within a

corporate stand. In addition, International

PackTech India 2012 will feature official

national presentations from France, Italy,

Turkey and Switzerland. The Drink

Technology India will come up with joint

presentations from China and the UK,”

avers Johannes Manger, Event Organiser,

Messe München GmbH.

Demand from exhibitors is already

high. About 300 companies, international

corporations as well as regionally active

suppliers from India will be displaying

their products and processes in the 12,000

sq m exhibition space at the Bombay

Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Companies such as Bühler, Clearpack

India, Cama Group, COESIA India,

Ehcolo A/S, GEA, Haffmans, Hinterkopf,

KHS, Krones, MultiPack Systems, Ronchi

Mario Spa, Sidel, Siemens, Theegarten-

Pactec and Ziemann have already

registered and announced new product

launches. The exhibitors will focus on the

requirements of the Indian market and

present customised solutions & products.

Focus on innovationSeveral new and promising technological

concepts in the realm of smart

packaging, atmospheric packaging, anti-

counterfeiting and tracking technology

including the Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) technology and

evident caps & closures technology will

be highlighted at the event. Automated

packaging machines will also be explored.

The display of some revolutionary

concepts is also expected, eg, atmospheric

packaging, packaging for special interest

consumers, etc. Ideas on material

reduction and recycling technology shall

also be touched upon in detail. These

developments are evidence of a renewed

focus on making packaging more viable

and accessible as well as an opportunity

for novel packaging technologies to make

their presence felt in the Indian market. Email: [email protected]

Signalling optimal possibilities The packaging industry is making its presence felt in the dynamically developing Indian market. Catering to the entire value chain of food processing, packaging and printing technology is International PackTech India 2012 – a unique show for packaging business and technology in India. With successful innings in the past, the event this year is all set to exceed the expectations of exhibitors and visitors.

EVENT PREVIEW: Labelexpo India 2012


Anwesh Koley

The increasing need for

enhancement of security

measures is warranted by

the ever-growing demand

of the consumer for higher and

stricter norms and also by government

regulations. With increasing number of

global transactions for goods, security

measures assume wider dimensions

as requirements vary according to the

final consumers. Growth rates of the

Indian label industry are currently

estimated at 20-25 per cent; not only

will the Indian retail revolution support

this rapid growth internally, but India

will become a major exporter of label

products as well. Low manufacturing

costs, combined with a labour force able

to communicate in English language

and willing to learn new skills, may even

result in India challenging China as the

next label leader.

Labelexpo India 2012, to be held

between October 29 and November 1,

2012, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,

presents an exciting opportunity for

labeling f raternity f rom across the

globe, with some of the biggest names

in the industry showcasing their latest

technology and innovative concepts at

the expo.

International presenceAll set to be the largest show in its 10-year

history, over 200 local and international

press & material manufacturers will

be exhibiting at this edition. Some

of the new exhibitors are Color-Dec,

Fujifilm Sericol, Heraeus Amba, Jung

Chang Machinery, Mastercorp, Mimaki,

Rheintacho and Webtech. The number

of international exhibitors has also

increased, with manufacturers from the

Far and Middle East.

Supported by Label Manufacturers

Association of India (LMAI) and all

key printing and packaging magazines

& associations in India, Labelexpo

caters to labeling and packaging

printers/converters, brand owners and

label designers, with many new product

& technology launches scheduled.

Labelexpo India will again play host to

the LMAI Avery Dennison Label Awards.

What to expect?Along with the latest advancements in

label materials, films, sleeves and wraps

technologies, live demonstrations of an

the latest working machinery will be

given. Attendees can learn about global

label trends and technologies and can

network with the world’s leading suppliers

& major industry experts. Roger Pellow,

Labelexpo Managing Director, comments,

“We are delighted to return to India and

look forward to working closely with our

partners at the LMAI. Since the show was

last held in 2010, India’s label industry has

grown steadily, while business has become

more commercialised with international

brands such as Carrefour and Walmart

entering the Indian wholesale market.

As businesses mature, competition

intensifies, the demand for high-quality

and specialist printing has risen. Visiting

this year’s Labelexpo India and seeing the

latest innovations available to the industry

will be more imperative than ever.”

Addressing concernsSecurity labeling is an essential tool

for combating counterfeiting. Today’s

consumers are looking for overt security

labeling to visibly guarantee that they

are buying the genuine article, while

covert and forensic solutions deliver an

extra layer of protection by ensuring

product integrity from the producer

to the user. Labelexpo India 2012 will

provide answers to all these questions

and address the concerns of the labeling

industry, enabling brand owners to

protect their identity and maintain their

reputation in the industry. Email: [email protected]

Global labeling expertise under one roofProduct security is indispensable in the current market scenario and efficient labeling solutions are the key to attaining this goal. Labelexpo India 2012 intends to bring together international expertise in the field of labeling on a common platform in order to encourage the exchange of technology and address the industry’s concerns.

EVENT REPORT: PackPlus South 2012


Annabel Dsouza and Lionel Alva

PackPlus South 2012 upon

its conclusion recently has

been considered as the most

fruitful iteration of the event

yet. Presenting 250+ exhibitors and

450+ representative companies, PackPlus

South 2012 featured 50+ product

launches, 150+ running machines and

several other attractions in the 10,500

sq m exhibition area of HITEX

International Exhibition Centre,

Hyderabad. The numbers itself are

indicative of the quality of the exhibition

and its remarkable achievement.

While the event drew in large

numbers of visitors, to the tune of 6,749,

it was lesser than that in the last edition,

which accounted for 12,454 visitors. The

newly introduced entry fee ensured that

the event attracted only those interested

in business and kept the curious

onlookers at bay. Clearly, organisers of

the event had set their priorities right,

which led to an impressive showing.

Concurrent events Certain events pertinent to the packaging

industry were conducted in parallel; for

instance, Pharma & Food Packaging

Conclave was a special highlight on

the first day of the show. The event

set the tone of what was to follow and

was inaugurated by Dr P V Appaji,

Director General, Pharmexcil; Krishna

Reddy, Executive Director, Bulk Drug

manufacturers Association (BDMA); M

L Agarwal, Past President-Federation of

Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India

(FCBM), Andhra Pradesh Corrugated

manufacturers’ Association (APCMA);

Chakravarthi AVPS, Managing Director,

Ecobliss India; Dr Ranga Rao, Executive

Director; BDMA; M Hemadri, Director,

Pack World; Deepak Manchanda,

Consultant, Packaging Design &

Development; and Anil Arora, President,

Print-Packaging.Com (P) Ltd.

The exclusive panel discussion

featuring leading quality certification

experts from the pharma and food

manufacturing industry, quality

certification & packaging, focussed on

reducing risk and achieving strategic

business goals. The highlights offered

a greater insight into the dynamics of

the packaging industry, while allowing

for a detailed analysis of future trends,

opportunities and the many challenges

that had to be overcome with the aid

of a unique assemblage of technology

showcases & presentations. This was

a one-of-a-kind exhibition for the

packaging industry.

Show highlights Corrugated box making machines and

converting equipment were the special

attraction of the show. Several innovative

machines were running live, some of

which are as follows: semi-automatic

die-cutting machine, automatic flute

laminator, automatic folder gluer and

semi-auto-stitching machine from Natraj

Corrugating Machinery Company;

corrugated cardboard making equipment,

flexo printing and in-line printing slotter

die-cutting machines from Ming Wei

Paperware Machinery Co Ltd; paper

corrugated board & box making machines

from Mohan Industrial Machine Tools;

high-speed slitting machine from Suddha

Converting Machineries (P) Ltd; and

corrugation machines & flexo printers

from Zhongshan Huatong Packaging

Industry Co Ltd.

Several exhibitors showcased

top-of-the-line technology that

could revolutionise the market.

Arshad Electronics (P) Ltd unveiled

FLUXOSEALER – a special induction

sealer. 3D Technopack Ltd showcased

Flexo-screen printed tubes, Congzhou

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Co

launched its new Rotary die cutter+slotter

and Daetwyler Swisstec India (P) Ltd

presented a new range of doctor blades.

Sandilyam Automation Systems

(P) Ltd had launched Axicon 6525 HS

Encapsulating the southern flavour Working towards the common goal of advancement of the packaging industry, PackPlus South 2012 showcased a spectacle like never before with the best of technology including product launches, machinery and a wide array of exhibitors & visitors, delineating the possibilities with the packaging industry all under one roof.

Lighting of inaugural lamp by (L-R) Chakravarthi AVPS, M L Agarwal, M Hemadri, Dr P V Appaji and Dr Ranga Rao

Event Report_PackPlus 2012_70-71.indd 70 9/1/2012 3:04:38 PM


PackPlus South 2012

Inline verifier with high-speed imaging to

achieve scan rate of 150 scans/second on

thermal printers. “The quality of visitors

is top priority in any business exhibition.

PackPlus South provides us with that

and so the show was successful for us,”

said Arun Kumar AS from Sandilyam

Automation Systems.

Enigma Ventures (P) Ltd launched

its all-new Rotary Die-cum-R.S 4

(rotary slotter 4 bar) cutting machine

at the show. “We chose PackPlus to

launch this revolutionary product as no

other platform could help us reach the

southern market in a better way. We

have received several enquiries for our

machine,” said Rajesh Munjal, Proprietor,

Enigma Ventures.

Gujarat Machinery (P) Ltd launched

its Spun bond Polypropylene (PP) non-

woven fabric manufacturing plants and

6-8 shuttle circular looms for PP/High-

Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven

sacks at the exhibition, Indus Control and

Automation (P) Ltd displayed a new fully

automatic bag filling machine with auto

bag placer & auto bag stitcher, and Osna

Electronics (P) Ltd presented Datamatrix

code reader for pharma industries.

Visitors’ viewsThe general sentiment depicted that the

conduct of the exhibition was impressive

and fulfilled the expectations of business

opportunities. This was the first experience

for SP Ultraflex Systems at the southern

edition of PackPlus. “We had never been

on the exhibition grounds of South India.

The PackPlus South platform appeared

promising and so we dived in this venture.

We now know more about the southern

business mindset and have received several

enquiries as well,” said Biku Kohli from

SP Ultraflex Systems.

K V Kishore from K L Agencies Agri-

Business, had visited PackPlus South for

the first time. He said, “I had heard about

the show but could not visit it earlier. For

me this is the largest packaging exhibition

I have ever visited in India. I found many

machines related to my business.” Ramesh

C H from SV Engineering, has been a

regular visitor to PackPlus, be it Delhi or

Hyderabad. He stated, “And now when

we are planning to do something in the

field of water packaging, which could

be a better place to get information on

the latest innovations from the industry.”

Visitors to the exhibition had arrived from

different regions of India, including Baddi,

Rajasthan, Kolkata, Assam, Nagpur, Pune,

Kerala, Bangalore and Delhi.

On an optimistic note The unanimous consensus was that this

year’s exhibition was more fruitful due

to a more concentrated approach. Many

exhibitors and visitors expressed their

satsifaction towards the exhibition being a

favourable platform to conduct business in

a congenial manner. It offered a glimpse

into the evolution of the Indian packaging

industry and providing valuable insight into

future trends & opportunities. Extending

their support to the exhibition were the

Hologram Manufacturers Association of

India (HoMAI) and BDMA.

The organisers were satisfied with the

response generated and emphasised on

how it would set a precedent for events to

be held in the future. “With the closing

of PackPlus South on a positive note,

we are now concentrating on PackPlus

2012 to be held from December 7-10,

2012, at India Expo Centre, Greater

Noida, New Delhi. In 2013, we will be

back in Hyderabad with the third edition

of PackPlus South,” said Neetu Arora on

behalf of Print-Packaging.Com (P) Ltd,

organisers of the Show.

It also allowed for an interesting

case study on the mindset of the Indian

consumers, particularly those in South,

and provided a greater outlook on the

dynamics of conducting business in this

region. Since the nature of the Indian

consumer profile is varied, this event

will pave the way for machinery and

technology augmentations specific to the

Indian market. Email: [email protected]

and [email protected]

Event Report_PackPlus 2012_70-71.indd 71 9/1/2012 3:04:39 PM

BOOK REVIEW


This is a comprehensive volume on the subject of stretch blow moulding, which focusses on the practical aspects, fault analysis and troubleshooting. The author has introduced the subject of stretch blow moulding and explained the process of running the production line with troubleshooting techniques. The book is well structured with the fundamentals, the process, special applications, troubleshooting, economics, performance and training operators. The illustrations and diagrams are placed well and are clear to understand. The chapter on troubleshooting needs a special mention here, as it has been presented in an excellent way. It is targeted at practicing plastics engineers, processors and managers who can gain knowledge to improve productivity.

The volume can be termed as a toolkit for the manufacturing personnel who can learn from it the tricks of the trade and implement strategies to optimise production processes and save money. It will also be useful for students of plastics engineering and packaging. This book is worth acquiring for institutions and manufacturing units.

Strech Blow MoldingAuthor : Ottmar Brandau Price : ` 9,971

This book is a compact guide on the subject of bottles, preforms and closures. It covers all the engineering aspects of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle production and the relevant production processes, blow moulding, injection moulding along with plant layout, organisation and management. It is a mini-encyclopedia for engineers and plastics technologists, which provides them with the salient aspects of practical working in order to increase output through reducing cycle times by adopting newer techniques. The chapter on closures with respect to the bottle neck design explains lucidly the technology even to a non-technical person. There are, however, chapters that overlap with the author’s another book on Stretch Blow Molding. Again, this is book worth possessing in the libraries of institutions and manufacturing units.

Reviewer: Prof C S Purushothaman, Chair Professor Director, SIES School of Packaging Mumbai.

Bottles, Preforms and ClosuresA Design Guide for PET PackagingEditor : Ottmar Brandau Price : ` 8,791

Avaliable at: SCI-TECH Books & Periodicals, 414, Janki Centre, Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053��>��"��`#��"��>��" � `"��!��!<;��*��%��!��

PRODUCTS


Looking For A Specific Product?Searching and sourcing products were never so easy.

Just type MPD (space) Product Name and send it to 51818eg. MPD Wrapper and send it to 51818

Fibreglass adhesive tapesThe Unito

P TFE/Teflon-

coated fibreglass

adhesive tapes

have advantages

such as non-

stick, self-

lubricating, friction-free, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-wettable, non-

brittle and resistance to atmospheric condition. Silicone pressure-sensitive

adhesives used for making these tapes withstand wider temperature range of

–200°C to +300°C.

The adhesive tapes ensure permanent heat-sealing, thus making

sure that heat-sealed packet is pilfer-proof. These tapes give excellent

performance for expected life on any heat-sealer. The tapes are available

in width from 6 mm to 1,000 mm.

Urja Products Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22872277

Mob: 09825688244


Website: www.urjafabrics.com

Cap sealing machineIn model SCVM-4 cap sealing

machine, the bunged vials

are fed by a turntable or a

conveyor to the in-feed slotted

wheel. The sealing turret

consists of eight sealing heads,

which are identical. The output

is 300 vials per minute, the

processing is in the range of

2-100 ml and main drive is

1.5 hp. The cap sealing

machine finds application in

pharmaceutical and packaging

industries.

Snowbell Machines Pvt Ltd

Dist Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 0250-6456130


Website: www.snowbellmachines.com

PRODUCTS


Pillow pack machineThe model

H P P M - 1 5 0

h o r i z o n t a l

pillow pack

machine has

speed ranging

from 30 to 150

pac ke t s /min

( a c c o r d i n g

to the size

of product).

The 2-m-long

i n f e e d

conveyor is

provided for easy feeding of the product. Cross-sealing heaters

operate on 110 V. The machine is noiseless and trouble-free.

Machines for other products with higher dimensions are also

fabricated on order. Design registration is done mechanically or

with photocell.

New Indo International

New Delhi

Tel: 011-26693289, Mob: 09810061605


Website: www.newindo.net

Labelling and sticker machineThe model LBL-

100 FB automatic

labelling and sticker

machine is user-

f riendly, vertical

l inear sticker

labelling machine,

suitable for applying

front and back labels

on flat/oval/square

shape containers

with output of 100

labels per minute

depending on products and label size. Product alignment system

is synchronised with top holding belt mechanism, with necessary

changes in respect to product samples. It meets the needs of major

users of modern packaging lines, which requires high efficiency,

speed, accuracy and durability. All adjustments are user-friendly and

require minimal tools and change parts.

Laxmi Pharma Equipment

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25831600, Mob: 09426406754


Website: www.laxmipharmaequipments.com

PRODUCTS


Plastic packaging tubeEtain is a fully recyclable plastic

packaging tube made from a

combination of virgin and recycled

plastic materials. This tube contains

up to 40 per cent PCR HDPE

plastic material. The plastic

packaging tube is typically used by

FMCG companies for packaging

various types of hair care, skin care,

pharmaceutical and food products,

besides cosmetics. This is made from

recycled plastic material and is fully

recyclable for the same recycling

stream. Etain is highly customisable

and the amount of PCR can be

varied depending on customer

requirements and the nature

of the product that is contained

within the package.

Essel Propack

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-24819000, Mob: 09769410851


Website: www.esselpropack.com

PRODUCTS


Lable inserting machineThe model DSV-600P

sleeve machine runs at

a high-speed of 600

BPM while using 180-

mm height label and is

set up online with the

producing line. This

machine is chosen by

beverage manufacturers

for huge production

capacity. The machine

also uses colourful

h u m a n / m a c h i n e

interface controller, which ensures user-friendly operation. Double-

label holders are adopted too, which ensures easy operation in

changing labels. Meanwhile, users can choose optional parts, eg,

label unwind, label accumulator, etc. Specially designed knife plate is

change-free within the rated specifications. If needed, the knife plate

can be changed in just three minute.

Shanghai Dase-Sing Packaging Technology Co Ltd

Shanghai - China

Tel: +86-21-33658333


Website: www.dasesing.com

Water-soluble film These water-

soluble films

are used for

handling and

d i s p e n s i n g

h a z a r d o u s

chemicals and

f o r m u l a t i o n s .

By using

these films,

the infection

caused by

toxic or stimulating materials can be reduced. The films prevent

contamination, are fully biodegradable, environment-friendly and

widely used in packaging. The films are water-soluble, transparent

and lustrous. These films have good gas barrier property, anti-static

property, printability, strength and weathering resistance. The water-

soluble films are used in packaging of liquid & powder detergents,

all-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, agrochemicals, fertilisers, water-

treatment chemicals, pigments/dyes, concrete additives, etc.

Arrow Coated Products Ltd


Tel: 022-26352500


``

``

` 1200/- ` 450/-` 600/-` 1800/-

Subscription Department, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

` 1200/- ` 450/-

PRODUCTS


Oxygen and CO2 analyserThe Pack Check

model 325 is a single-

handed oxygen

and carbon dioxide

analyser for checking

modified atmosphere

inside packages. It is

an ideal instrument

for portable, fast and

accurate headspace

tests on the packaging

line in warehouses or

in laboratories. This

analyser has the ability

to store 400 readings,

stored by operator and

product name. It is ideal for sample tests with only minimum amount

of gas required for the smallest of packs in a modified atmosphere

package.

Hemetek Techno Instruments P Ltd


Tel: 022-26860692, Mob: 09029308058


Website: www.hemetek.com

PRODUCTS


Tube filling and closing machinesTube diameter can be up to

45 mm and tube length up

to 200 mm. Standard features

include automatic tube infeed,

automatic tube orientation,

tail-free filling system, smooth

operation by using Ferguson

drive, automatic coding on the

tubes, machine cladded with SS

304, inbuilt centralised lubrication, no tube-no fill device and variable

frequency drive.

Wimco Ltd


Tel: 0251-2682281


Website: www.wimcoengineering.com

Continuous inkjet printersFlexible code options, offering

up to five lines of text, barcodes

and graphics meet traceability

coding requirements. This has

compact design with plug-in

connectors for easy set-up and

movement between production

lines. Automatic print-head

cleaning and printer shutdown minimises the need for manual print-

head maintenance and provides error-free power down. Versatile

Pouch making machines A combination of centre

seal and three-side seal

pouch-making machine to

make centre seal, centre

seal with side gusset, two/

three-side seal pouches,

agarbatti pouches with perforation, off centre, centre seal and pouches

with side flap insertion is offered. This multi-function pouch making

machine is used for making stand up pouches, zipper pouches and all

the above-mentioned pouches. The machine converts laminated film

to empty pouches and is suitable for companies having their own

lamination and printing facilities.

Primo Pack Machines Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22841684


Website: www.primopack.com

Table-top coderThe table-

top coder is a

batch coding

machine suitable

for all manual

and automatic

coding on various

packing. This

easy- to-operate

coder is compact in design, which makes it easy to install, where

space is limited. It operates on a microprocessor-based system and

is equipped with motorised intermittent reciprocal contact coder.

The coder is for manufacturers/packers of packaged goods to

print batch number, date of manufacturing, expiry date, prices and

other statutory information on various packaging, containers, labels,

cartons, pouches, etc.

Process Instrumentation & Controls

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-2357228


Website: www.piccode.com

Flexible packaging materials

A wide range of flexible packaging materials and applications to

a variety of industries and markets is offered, which increase the

shelf-life and barrier properties. This includes food packaging (dry

foods, frozen foods, liquids & viscous, snack foods, nutritional

& health foods, pet foods, and other agricultural products) and

speciality consumer & FMCG (tea & coffee, confectionary & candy,

pharmaceuticals, engineering products & garments).

Shako Flexipack Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-40638002


Website: www.shakoflex.net

connectivity options, including Ethernet and parallel input/output

provide centralised code management and easy integration with

production control equipment.

Codeinx

New Delhi

Tel: 09873926230


Website: www.linxglobal.com

PRODUCTS


Lustre laminateThe Egnite high lustre laminate

is available in a variety of colour

shades. This metallic finish makes

the foil blocking process easier and

also offers advantages of striking

product differentiation. The Egnite

also facilitates complex printing and

novel colour effects. There cannot be imitation of this lustre, which

enables counterfeiting protection.

Essel Propack


Tel: 022-24819000, Mob: 09769410851


Website: www.esselpropack.com

Shrink tunnelThis shrink tunnel, which is used in shrink

packaging is available in different sizes

with conveyor belt and roller conveyors.

Roller-driven conveyors offer trouble-free

performance, with additional features such

as speed and temperature control. The shrink

tunnel offers an economical solution for

shrink packaging. It is available with bottom

heating. The specialised roller movement helps achieve wrinkle-free

covering even at the bottom. The tunnel provides heat savings for

economical production.

Supreme Marketing Enterprises


Tel: 022-24452607


Website: www.supremepackmachines.com

Ampoule filling and sealing machinesThe ampoule filling and sealing

machine is designed on the principle

of slant travel of ampoules. Sealing is

done either by laser sealing system or

conventional gas flame. This flexible

machine is used to fill ampoules as well

as vials. But the speed varies according

to the technology. The machine is used in areas such as pharmaceutical

and packaging industries.

Snowbell Machines Pvt Ltd


Tel: 0250-6456130


Website: www.snowbellmachines.com

PRODUCTS


Cartoning machine The VP 120

is a versatile

c a r t o n i n g

m a c h i n e

that handles

any product

( f l e x i b l e

or rigid),

shape and

combination,

and has a wide size range for cartons. This machine is ideal for

multi-product and combination packing. With output as high as up

to 120 cartons/min, the machine can handle carton sizes from 20 mm

(W) x 20 mm (H) x 55 mm (L) to 135 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 320

mm (L). The machine has the advantage of automated batch code

printing, embossing, barcode/pharmacode reader and inkjet printing

operations.

Pam-Pac Machines Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-64558440, Mob: 09923587005


Website: www.pampac.com

Ultrasonic sensorThe mode l

U-GAGE M25U

ultrasonic sensor

is designed for

use in sanitary

environments. The

sensor is rated

at IP69K, IP67

(NEMA 6) and

constructed of

heavy-duty 316

stainless steel,

allowing it to

withstand recurring high-pressure washdowns, severe temperatures

and aggressive cleaning chemicals common in food and beverage

applications. With smooth barrel housing, free of threads, gaps

or seams that could accumulate debris, the sensor allows for

thorough cleanup with minimal effort. Additionally, IP68-rated

wash-down cord sets and FDA-compliant brackets are

available to further ensure reliable, long lasting performance in

harsh environments.

Banner Engineering India Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-66405624, Mob: 09322339208


Website: www.bannerengineering.com

Offset printing machineThe Autoprint 1510

Colt 7K is a new-

generation mini-offset

printing machine

designed especially for

entry-level printing

entrepreneurs, letter

press houses, DTP

units, large Xerox and

screen-printing units

& small enterprises.

The machine has front

loading, three-cylinder

chain delivery system, side lay registration, suction feed, AC drive,

no sheet detector, electronic counter, emergency on/off switch, etc.

The machine takes a maximum paper size of 380 mm x 254 mm.

The minimum paper size is 125 mm x 175 mm and paper thickness

is 3-300 gsm.

Autoprint Machinery Manufacturers Pvt Ltd

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422-2212416, Toll Free: 1800-425-4333


Website: www.autoprint.in

Web guiding systemThe web guiding system has

a low noise level of 62-63

dB. 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 a high-powered blower provides fast

system response with negligible signal transmission delay. Major

benefits of this system are suitability for the widest range of webs

including the thinnest films, maintenance & wear-free blower,

easy fitting of an additional hydraulic port for external uses, easy

maintenance due to compact & modular construction and operator-

friendliness.

ATE Enterprises Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-66766100

Mob: 09321993209


Website: www.ateindia.com

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

Form-fill-seal machineThe model MB 20I vertical

form-fill-seal machine

has pneumatic-actuated

horizontal sealing jaws with

linear motion and PLC

control, suitable for filling

material weighing 5-200

gm. This new model is

developed specially for the

food processing industry,

for spices, snack foods, etc,

keeping in mind the need

for high-quality sealing and good output speeds at affordable prices

and simplicity in operation and design.

Wraptech Machines Pvt Ltd

Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-27871743

Mob: 09870403656


Website: www.wrapmachines.com

Inkjet printerThe Hitachi PX series continuous inkjet printer comes with

large liquid crystal colour touch panel of 10.4 inch. All data

inputs, functions, status

of machine, etc, are

input and output via

touchscreens. To print

a character on the

products, individual

drops of ink are

electronically controlled

at the correct positions.

Ink is pressured by an

ink supply pump and

flow from the ink bottle

to the nozzle. The

nozzle uses ultrasonic vibration to break a pressurised ink stream into

small droplets as it leaves the nozzle.

Bhavmark Systems


Tel: 022-28198722


Website: www.bhavmarksystems.ne

LIST OF PRODUCTS


FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

Looking For A Specific Product?Searching and sourcing products were never so easy.

Just type MPD (space) Product Name and send it to 51818eg. MPD Wrapper and send it to 51818

Adhesives & sealants .................................................83Air cooled sealers ............................................................. 75Ampoule filling & sealing machines ................................ 81ANTEC Mumbai 2012 conference ................................. 40AS-interface systems .......................................................... 5Auto sealer series .............................................................. 76Automation & storage system ........................................... 5Automation controllers .................................................... 17Bearings ..................................................................... 4Blister packaging machines .............................................. 75Bottle testing equipment .................................................. 79Bottle unscrambler ........................................................... 22Brewing technology (steinecker) ...................................... 61Cable carrier ............................................................... 4Cable connector ................................................................. 4Cables for bus systems ....................................................... 5Cables handling & processing systems .............................. 5Cap sealer-induction sealer .............................................. 79Cap sealing machine ........................................................ 73Capacitive and magnetic sensors ........................................ 5Capping machine ............................................................. 22Caps manufacturing ........................................................... 3Cartoning machine..................................................... 22, 82Case erector ...................................................................... 22Case packer ...................................................................... 22Case sealer ........................................................................ 22Chain .................................................................................. 4Cold-aseptic filling ........................................................... 61Compact pneumatic cylinder ........................................... 19Connector ........................................................................... 4Connector accessories......................................................... 5Continuous bag sealer ...................................................... 79Continuous inkjet printers ............................................... 80Contrast/colour scanner ................................................... 47Conveyers belts ................................................................. 37Conveyor technology........................................................ 61Conveyors ......................................................................... 22Counter & power supply ................................................. ficCrimp contact & tools ....................................................... 5Custom-made cables .......................................................... 5Cylindrical sensors ........................................................... 47Data cables ................................................................. 5Digital panel meter .......................................................... 65Digital temperature controller .......................................... 81Double sheet monitoring ................................................. 47Drives ......................................................................... 17, 81Dual channel with modbus .............................................. 81Dynamic controller .......................................................... 81Eco wrap bagging machines .......................................33Electric actuator & gripper .............................................. 19Encoder ............................................................................ ficExhibition - International Packtech India 2012 .............. 10Exhibition - PackPlus 2012 ............................................... 8Extra heavy-duty bagging machines ................................ 33Ferro pumps ............................................................... 3Fibreoptic amplifier .......................................................... 47Fibreglass adhesive tapes .................................................. 73Filing & packaging ........................................................... 53Filing machines ................................................................ 75Fill and seal machines ...................................................... 74Filling and closing technology ......................................... 61Filling machine................................................................. 22Flexible packaging material ........................................ 74, 80Flow wrapping machine ................................................... 22

Foot sealer ........................................................................ 79Forked photoelectric sensors ............................................ 47Form-fill-seal machine ..................................................... 83Gas flushing machine .................................................79Guided compact pneumatic cylinder ............................... 19Hand sealer ...............................................................79Hand-type impulse sealer ................................................ 76High-capacity bag palletiser ............................................. 73HMI ................................................................................. 17Horizontal FFS machine ................................................. 22Horizontal flow-wrap machine ........................................ 33Horizontal flow-wrapping machines ............................... 75Identification systems ................................................. 5Induction motors .............................................................. 17Induction sealing .............................................................. 75Inductive switches ............................................................ 47Industrial adhesive ............................................................ 83Industrial connectors .......................................................... 5Industrial control & sensing device ................................. ficIndustrial resins. ............................................................... 83Injection moulding ............................................................. 3Ink adhesion ..................................................................... 75Inkjet printer .................................................................... 83Inspection and monitoring technology ............................ 61Instrumentation cables ....................................................... 5Integrated machine safety solutions ................................. 15Intralogistics ..................................................................... 61Invertors/variable frequency drive .................................... ficIoniser ............................................................................... 19Label adhesion ...........................................................75Label inserting machine ................................................... 76Labeling............................................................................ bcLabeling and dressing technology .................................... 61Labeling and sticker machine .......................................... 74Labeling machine ....................................................... 22, 74Lamination machines ....................................................... 75Level controller ................................................................ ficLiquid sealer ..................................................................... 79Long bar sealer ................................................................. 76Lustre laminate ................................................................ 81Material testing instrument ........................................79Measuring & monitoring relay ....................................... ficMeasuring sensors ............................................................ 47Metallocene polyethylene ................................................... 6Mini sensors ..................................................................... 47Modern pharma magazine ............................................... 84Motion control ................................................................. ficNitrogen extrusion sealer ...........................................76Non-nozzle-type vacuum sealer ....................................... 76Nozzle-type vacuum sealer ............................................... 76Offset printing machine .............................................82Overwrapping machine .................................................... 22Oxygen and CO2 analyser ............................................... 79Packing and palletising technology .............................61Palletising robots .............................................................. 73Paperless recorder ............................................................. 65Peristaltic pumps .............................................................. 76PET bottle testing equipment ......................................... 79Photoelectric sensors ................................................. FIC, 5Pillow pack machine ........................................................ 74Plastic film & sheet.......................................................... 74Plastic masterbatches ...................................................... bicPlastic packaging tube ...................................................... 75PLC .................................................................................. 81

Pneumatic bagging machines ........................................... 33

Polyethylene ....................................................................... 6

Pouch making machines ................................................. 80

Power saving ....................................................................... 3

Process controllers ............................................................ 65

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

Profile controller ............................................................... 81

Programmable logic controller ...................................... FIC

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

Protective conduit system ................................................... 5

Proximity sensor ............................................................... fic

Refrigerated compressed air dryer ...............................19

RFID ................................................................................ fic

Rinsers and pasteurisers ................................................... 61

Robotic palletiser .............................................................. 22

Rotary encoders .................................................................. 5

Rotary filling & sealing machines.................................... 75

Sachet pacer ...............................................................33

Safety light curtain ........................................................... fic

Sealers............................................................................... 75

Semi-automatic filling system .......................................... 33

Sensor technology ............................................................ 49

Sensors ......................................................................... 5, 31

Servo motors .................................................................... 17

Shrink bundlers ................................................................ 22

Shrink film ........................................................ 22, 74, BIC

Shrink film packaging machines ...................................... 73

Shrink machine ................................................................ 79

Shrink sleeve applicator ................................................... 22

Shrink tunnel ................................................................... 81

Shrink wrap sealer series .................................................. 76

Shrink wrappers ............................................................... 74

Shrink wrapping machines............................................... 22

Skin wrapping .................................................................. bc

Sleeve wrapping machine ................................................. 79

Spiral cables........................................................................ 5

Strapping machine ........................................................... 79

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

Stretch film packaging machines ..................................... 73

Stretch wrapper ................................................................ 79

Stretch wrapping machines .............................................. 73

Surface treatment ............................................................. 75

Switching relay ................................................................. fic

Systems engineering ......................................................... 61

Table-top coder .........................................................80

Temperature controller ...................................... 65, 81, FIC

Testing instrument ........................................................... 79

Thermoforming machine ................................................. 22

Thunder continuous motion bagging machines .............. 33

Timer ............................................................................... fic

Tray sealing machine ........................................................ 22

Tube filling and closing machines ................................... 80

Tubular bag form ............................................................. 74

Ultrasonic flow meter .................................................65

Ultrasonic sensor .................................................... 5, 47, 82

Universal controller .......................................................... 81

Vertical FFS machine .................................................22

Vision sensor .................................................................... fic

Washers .....................................................................61

Water-soluble film .......................................................... 76

Web guiding system ......................................................... 82

Product Pg No Product Pg No Product Pg No

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

Baumuller India Pvt Ltd ...................................3

T: +91-20-40160303

E: [email protected]

W: www.baumuller.in

Benison & Co. Ltd. ........................................74

T: +886-3-322-5531


W: www.benison.com.tw

Beumer Group Gmbh & Co. Kg .....................73

T: +49-2521-240


W: www.beumer.com

Bharat Bijlee Ltd ............................................17

T: +91-22-24306237


W: www.bharatbijlee.com

Clearpack India Pvt Ltd .................................22

T: +91-22-42532222


W: www.clearpack.com

Cognex Sensors India Pvt Ltd ........................31

T: +91-20-40147840


W: www.cognex.com

Enercon Asia Pacific Systems Pvt Ltd .............75

T: +91-09600344430


W: www.enerconaciapacific.com

Exxonmobil Chemical ......................................6

T: +86-21-2417-3999

W: www.exxonmobilchemical.com

Igus India Pvt Ltd ............................................4

T: +91-80-39127800


W: www.igus.in

KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd ................................53

T: +91-79-2644-0331


W: www.khs.com/india

Krones AG 61

T: +49-9401-700


W: www.krones.com

Kuebler Automation Pvt Ltd ..........................49

T: +91-20-22953819


W: www.kuebler

M+V Marketing - Leuze Electronic ................47

T: +91-80-40854444


W: www.leuze.in

Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt Ltd .....................10

T: +91-11-26971745


W: www.md-india.com

Mifa Systems ..................................................81

T: +91-79-26870825


W: www.mifasystems.com

Monarch Appliances .......................................79

T: +91-281-2461826


W: www.polysealindia.com

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd ............84

T: +91-22-30034650


W: www.mphonline.in

Omron Automation Pvt. Ltd. ...................... FIC

T: +91-22-42288400


W: www.omron-ap.com

Pepperl & Fuchs (India) Pvt. Ltd. .....................5

T: +91-80-28378030


W: www.pepperl-fuchs.com

Pidilite Industries Ltd 83

T: +91-22-28357000


W: www.pidilite.com

Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd ..............................BIC

T: +91-11-47262000


W: www.prayagmb.com

Presto Stantest Pvt Ltd ...................................79

T: +91-129-4085000


W: www.prestogroup.com

Print Packaging.Com Pvt Ltd ...........................8

T: +91-22-27812093


W: www.packplus.in

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd ..........................65

T: +91-79-27492566


W: www.procon.co.in

Progressive Engineers .....................................75

T: +91-22-30944289


W: www.progressive-engg.com

Ravel Hiteks Pvt Ltd ......................................76

T: +91-44-24961004


W: www.ravelhiteks.com

Reynders Label Printing India Pvt Ltd............19

T: +91-149-3305400


W: www.reynders.com

Rockwell Automation .....................................15

T: +91-120-4671694


W: www.rockwellautomation.com

Shanghai Dase-Sing Packaging

Technology Co., Ltd ..................................... BC

T: +86-21-3365-8333


W: www.dasesing.com

Society Of Plastics Engineers .........................40

T: +91-22-24302790


W: www.antecspe.org

Ultraplast Chainbelts Pvt. Ltd ........................37

T: +91-129-4113187


W: www.ultraplastindia.com

Wraptech Machines Pvt Ltd ...........................33

T: +91-22-27614316


W: www.wraptechmachines.com

Wu Hsing Electronics Co. Ltd. .......................76

T: +886-4-2271-1498


W: www.wuhsing.com

FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

COMPLETE ENGINEERING UNDER ONE ROOF @www.eng-expo.com

Documents

Modern Packaging & Design - September-October 2012