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Huhtamaki to Launch Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovation

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Huhtamaki to Launch Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovation

Huhtamaki to Launch Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovation

The game-changing technology provides a unique combination of best in-class protection, full recyclability and affordability

Leading global packaging solutions company, Huhtamaki has redefined the possible by using science to develop groundbreaking mono-material technology. Its innovative and sustainable flexible packaging, in Paper, PE and PP Retort, is transformational and meets the demands of both its customers and their consumers.

Announcing its game-changing innovation, Dr. Marco Hilty, President of Flexible Packaging at Huhtamaki outlined its importance: “What we’ve done, quite simply, is to redesign the future of flexible packaging by setting new industry standards in mono-material solutions. These blueloopTM innovations are both unique to Huhtamaki and transformational. They simultaneously deliver recyclability, with no compromise in either product protection or affordability. This is the power of three. “These at-scale innovations will support our customers reach the commitments many of them have made, including to use only recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging by 2025 and align with the direction of future policy, both in the EU and globally. Our innovations ensure flexible packaging affordability – especially important to consumers across the world, and they provide the high level of product protection, for food and household essentials, that flexible packaging is known for.

“Our teams across the world have worked together, tirelessly, to make what was once thought impossible, possible. We have simplified previously complex structures using fewer materials and without the need for an aluminium layer or other barriers with different materials. This breakthrough will therefore increase the value of post-consumer material, providing a greater economic incentive for recycling and supporting circularity.

“I am extremely proud to share that Huhtamaki is now ready to launch our new, unique innovation at scale, globally.”

In 2020 Huhtamaki set itself the target of making its packaging 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. Many food and essential product companies have set similar pledges. While today much of Huhtamaki’s packaging can already be recycled (70%), an area of technical challenge has been lightweight flexible packaging, which although delivering huge benefits – reducing transport emissions, preventing food waste and supporting affordability, is typically not recyclable in today’s post-consumer recovery streams.

By using our global scientific expertise, Huhtamaki is this week launching three unique and powerful sustainable solutions in mono-material flexible packaging. These breakthrough innovations set new industry standards. They are designed for recycling and use fewer materials than the conventional complex and multi-layered materials they are designed to replace. What makes the innovations unique and transformative is the combination of the highest percentage of mono-material in the market today and the fact that this is delivered without any compromise on either product protection or affordability. And, by increasing the percentage of mono-material in each of our solutions, both the technical and economic viability of recycling is increased.

Huhtamaki’s new innovation provide mono-material flexible packaging in three alternative material solutions: PAPER, PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) Retort, fit for the most demanding applications. With a mono-material share of up to 95% for PE, and at least 90% for PAPER and PP, the new solutions are unique, there is no
compromise in protection barriers, recyclability and affordability. The amount of material used has been minimized for increased resource efficiency. Huhtamaki has invested into new production technologies across its production footprint, building a global supply capacity for the new innovations.

The innovations will be showcased at Interpack 2023, where Huhtamaki will present its game-changing technologies in the Huhtamaki blueroom, which is open to both existing and new Huhtamaki customers.

Interpack is the world´s biggest trade fair for the packaging industry and related process industries. After a break of six years, Interpack 2023 will take place from 4 to 10 May 2023 at the Dusseldorf Trade Fair Centre.

www.huhtamaki.com

 

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Live from Interpack: Trade Fair Highlights in Our TV-Studio

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Live from Interpack: Trade Fair Highlights in Our TV-Studio

Live from Interpack: Trade Fair Highlights in Our TV-Studio

Experience interpack up close, on site, online, live and on demand. Tightly Packed TV from interpack and packaging journal makes it possible. There will be a varied programme on the studio floor with live talks, news and broadcasts in the halls.

The Tightly Packed TV studio makes its premiere at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre and interpack. For the first time, there will be live television here – and for the entire duration of the trade fair from 4 to 10 May. Visitors can expect insights into what is happening at the trade fair, the latest developments, trends and innovations in the industry.

“We cordially invite you to visit our TV studio at the fair. We are looking forward to numerous voices from experts, innovations and groundbreaking projects. Tightly Packed TV is a living experience here” says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack in the run-up to the trade fair. Tightly Packed TV is designed as a late-night studio with a focus on exclusive talks. The TV studio at interpack is a joint project of the trade magazine “packaging journal” and interpack. It will be hosted by, among others, the well-known WDR radio presenter Jan-Malte Andresen. The studio is located on the upper floor of the North Entrance between Halls 9 and 7. All programmes will also be broadcast online.

Exclusive studio talks

The programme offers around 50 live talks with exciting personalities and topics from the international packaging industry. For example, the interview with Syntegon is about sustainability in packaging as a new standard, Stäubli Tec-Systems will show the possibilities of robotics and Schneider Electric will talk about the future of sustainable and efficient packaging machines. QUPAQ will be talking about an official world record attempt. The market leader for tray destacking will attempt to destack 1,000 trays in just one minute at interpack.

Many talks will revolve around sustainability – climate protection and circular economy, environmentally friendly packaging solutions, reusable packaging and recycling. One of the guests is Stefan Schulze-Hausmann, CEO of the German Sustainability Award Foundation. Packaging is a central topic at Europe’s biggest award for ecological and social commitment. Prof. Jens-Peter Majschak, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV), explains how the entry into the circular economy can succeed. His talk is about fibre-based packaging solutions and material substitution.

Viewers can also expect forward-looking content on digitalisation. One of the studio guests will be Dr. Richard Geibel from the E-Commerce Institute on the topic of social commerce as the future of digital trade and sales. Brand management will also be a topic on Tightly Packed TV. Other user-oriented topics such as printing technologies, labelling and marking will also be discussed.

Exciting Guests

In the “CEO Talks” format, for example, the presenters welcome Matthias Niemeyer, CEO of the Uhlmann Group, Markus Rustler, President & CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, and Christian Traumann, CEO of Multivac, to talk about the global development of the industry. The “Start-up Zone” format, on the other hand, gives young founders the opportunity to share their visions.

Other talks focus specifically on the process and packaging industry in different countries and regions. For example, the European Green Deal is being intensively discussed by associations, politicians and companies. Dr Wolfgang Trunk, a representative of the European Commission, will be a guest. The packaging law in Germany will also be discussed and there will be insights into the packaging market in China, Egypt, Spain and the Netherlands.

Trade Associations also Taking Part

The studio discussions benefit from the expertise of numerous organisations and associations. Representatives of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), the German Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (VDMA), Plastics Europe, the German Packaging Institute (DVI), the European Brand & Packaging Design Association (EPDA), Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Folding Carton Manufacturers and the Central Packaging Register (ZSVR) will be present.

Online and On Site, Live and On Demand

The point of contact at the trade fair is the TV studio in the North Entrance. In addition, the content will be broadcast live on the interpack and packaging journal websites and channels. German and English-language contributions will alternate.

Interested parties will also have the opportunity to watch all the talks again after the trade fair.

www.interpack.com/live

 

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Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs

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Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs

Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs

The Municipal Advisory Board – MAB – is celebrating its crystal anniversary. Formed on May 1, 2008, MAB serves as an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), and is made up of industry experts who volunteer their time and expertise to improve the design, installation, and operation of municipal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water piping systems.

Created and organized by PPI’s Camille George Rubeiz, P.E., F. ASCE, co-chair, Municipal Advisory Board and senior director of engineering, Municipal and Industrial Division of PPI, who gathered a team of experts. “This group can objectively advise municipalities on issues related to HDPE piping systems,” he said. “It is also the goal of MAB to improve the standards, design and installation of HDPE systems. The members lend their expertise to performing joint research on HDPE systems to resolve or clarify issues, and also to better understand and address the needs of the municipalities primarily throughout North America and Europe.”

Recently, MAB issued technical document MAB-9, MAB-9, Design of HDPE Water Mains for the Lateral Spread Seismic Hazard, updated MAB-01, the MAB Generic Electrofusion Procedure for Field Joining of 12 Inch and Smaller Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, and conducted several of its seminars that train utility operators on the proper fusion and electrofusion methods for HDPE water piping systems.

“This is the only class in the country that is 100 percent focused on HDPE water systems,” said Rubeiz. “And the MAB website – www.plasticpipe.org/MABpubs – is the prime website within PPI that contains the full library of MAB documents, articles, papers and software.”

“The formation of the MAB within PPI was a game-changer as far as identifying the resources needed by municipalities considering use of HDPE piping systems,” stated David M. Fink, president of PPI. “MAB supports the utilities and PPI in the development of installation guidelines, calculators, and education for advancing the proper use of HDPE piping systems. These tools have further advanced the opportunities for the correct design, installation, and operation of HDPE piping systems.

“Under the leadership of Luis Aguiar, MAB co-chair and co-founder, Senior Associate with Hazen & Sawyer’s Miami-Fort Lauderdale area office and previously the Assistant Director Water Operations at Miami-Dade Water & Sewer, the MAB has grown to include municipalities members and contributors from across the U.S., Canada and Europe. In addition, the group has representation from municipalities, college professors, contractors and engineering firms that bring together years of experience and expertise in potable water and wastewater piping infrastructure systems.”

“The 15 th year is known as the Crystal Anniversary,” Rubeiz said, “symbolizing clarity and durability. MAB is now widely known for bringing clarity in helping engineers design long life, leak-free systems, plus we are a very durable group as evidenced by our longevity of 15 years that will continue for many more years.”

 

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ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA Demo Advanced Recycling for Plastic Waste

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ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA Demo Advanced Recycling for Plastic Waste

ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA Demo Advanced Recycling for Plastic Waste

SPRING, Texas – In 2022, industry leaders ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA announced their intention to be the first in the United States to successfully launch a circular food packaging proof of concept leveraging advanced recycling. During a successful demo, plastic waste was collected from grocery stores, diverting it from landfills. Leveraging ExxonMobil’s ExxtendTM technology for advanced recycling, plastic waste is broken down into its molecular building blocks and attributed through a mass balance approach to new plastic for food-grade packaging. This collaboration demonstrated that creating a circular economy is achievable with value chain collaboration. Following a viable test, the process is now being evaluated for scale.

  • Circular solution for food packaging waste was first of its kind in the U.S.
  • Flexible plastic waste from the food supply chain was recycled and attributed to ISCC PLUS certified-circular polymers used for new food-grade packaging
  • First announced in April 2022, the project is now being evaluated for scalability

Creating a circular economy for food contact plastic packaging in applications where there are strict safety and performance requirements is a difficult challenge facing the industry.

“This project helps demonstrate how Exxtend technology can widen the range of plastic materials that can be recycled while delivering certified-circular polymers with the critical performance attributes of virgin plastic,” said Dan Moore, vice president, Polyethylene, ExxonMobil. “Advanced recycling is making the impossible possible and is an important enabler to support a circular economy.”

Ahold Delhaize USA brand Food Lion supported the initial pilot, collecting plastic waste for recycling at select store locations. With more than 1,100 stores across 10 states, Food Lion is one of the five brands that comprise the Ahold Delhaize USA network – the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest in the nation.

“Across Ahold Delhaize USA companies, we have ambitious goals around recyclable and reusable packaging,” said Adam Springer, manager, Product Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize USA. “Based on the initial pilot, we’re optimistic about being able to leverage this process at additional scale and look forward to exploring it further as part of this collaboration.”

Cyclyx, a joint venture between Agilyx Corporation and ExxonMobil, was responsible for sorting and pre-processing the waste packaging materials collected from the Food Lion stores, before delivering them to ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas facility. “The interface between the Food Lion stores and the Baytown facility was critical and required an innovative approach to feedstock management,” said Joe Vaillancourt, CEO, Cyclyx. “Part of our process is to identify the chemical composition of the waste plastics we receive. This allows us to create custom blends of post-use plastic feedstock that are tailored to the specifications required for advanced recycling.”

At the Baytown facility, Exxtend technology for advanced recycling is used to recycle the valuable end of life plastics and attribute them via mass balance accounting to certified-circular polymers. “The technology provides a reliable source to attribute to high-performance, certified-circular polymers,” Moore said. “The resulting polymers, such as ExceedTM S, ExceedTM XP, ExceedTM and EnableTM performance polyethylene (PE), have the characteristics of virgin resins, which is critical for food-grade packaging.”

Sealed Air, which is leading the packaging industry by designing and creating high-performance packaging materials that can be remade, converts the certified-circular PE resins into food-grade flexible film that is used, in the case of this proof of concept, to package select Nature’s Promise fresh poultry. The packaging then returns to stores used on products purchased by customers, demonstrating an example of the circular economy.

“By collaborating with suppliers and customers, we were able to identify, design, and commercialize an innovative flexible packaging solution which supports circularity,” said Ron Cotterman, vice president, Global Corporate Affairs, Sealed Air.

Leveraging ExxonMobil’s existing manufacturing assets, Exxtend technology can be rapidly scaled to process a wide range of plastic waste. To help meet the growing market demand for certified-circular plastics, ExxonMobil plans to increase its annual advanced recycling capacity to 500,000 metric tons, or approximately 1 billion pounds, by year-end 2026 across multiple sites globally.

www.exxonmobil.com

 

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KRAIBURG TPE’s Sustainable TPE Enters The Oral Care Market

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KRAIBURG TPE’s Sustainable TPE Enters The Oral Care Market

KRAIBURG TPE’s Sustainable TPE Enters The Oral Care Market

KRAIBURG TPE’s newly launched sustainable THERMOLAST R TPE compound for the Asia Pacific market has made its foray into the toothbrush consumer daily use market; in collaboration with Thailand’s top toothbrush maker The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd.

Undoubtedly, premium environmental toothbrushes with innovative features and aesthetics will gain a larger share of the oral hygiene products market.

As functionalities and designs must meet the expectations of discerning consumers, advanced materials such as sustainable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are good news to the environment.

Team-up with market leader

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer offering custom-engineered TPE solutions for a wide range of consumer product applications, has recently launched its THERMOLAST R sustainable TPE for the AsiaPacific market. The TPE series contain up to 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content (hardness-dependent).

The new sustainable TPEs has made its way to the consumer market and is now being used by Thailand’s leading toothbrush manufacturer, The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd for its new Victory toothbrush.

The new sustainable TPE compound provides the properties needed to create cutting-edge toothbrushes in terms of aesthetics, safety, compliance, durability,versatility, and sustainability. Additionally, this material solutions are meet food contact regulatory standards (FDA) CFR21, REACH SVHC, and RoHS.

Moreover, the addition of a sustainable TPE portfolio allows First Thai Brush Co. Ltd to align their commitment to environmental stewardship.

“We’ve been using KRAIBURG TPE materials since the 1990s and have found them to be a great fit for our toothbrush application”, says Kit Tae, Deputy Managing Director of The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd.

He also added that, “KRAIBURG TPE’s team has been extremely helpfulwith material selection, design optimization, and processing recommendations. Their technical knowledge and customer service are exceptional. We particularly value the materials’ versatility, which can be tailored to meet our specific needs. The sustainability of the materials has also impressed us, which aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility,”

Design and comfort from toothbrush

First Thai Brush Co. Ltd’s Victory Toothbrush has soft and thin tapered bristles for deep penetration of tooth and gum lines.

This Japanese technology wide brush head and longer handles allow the user to reach deeper into their mouth for a more thorough clean.

The TPE application on the toothbrush handle provides a soft touch and an anti-slip grip, allowing for brushing with a firm hold.

The compound series, available in translucent and natural colors, includes a variety of color options, including color effects, for greater design flexibility.

Good adhesion with PP

KRAIBURG TPE’s selected sustainable TPEs has good adhesion with PP resin and a hardness range of 30 Shore A to 90 Shore A, providing a variety of options for application requirements.

Additionally, the TPE series has good mechanical properties, a non-sticky surface, temperature stability up to 80°C, and is used as an alternative material to EPDM, PVC-P, and elastomers.

Sustainability and safety – the way ahead

The selected KRAIBURG TPE sustainable TPE series has been tested and certified to be introduced into the PP and HDPE recycling streams without affecting the recycled thermoplastics properties. KRAIBURG TPE is currently the only global TPE supplier with this valid EU-wide certification.

Exclusive Sustainable TPE’s giveaways at CHINAPLAS 2023!

Good news! KRAIBURG TPE will be giving away the latest wide and long special edition of the Victory Toothbrush made by our sustainable TPE at the upcoming CHINAPLAS 2023 exhibition, to be held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Shenzhen, China.

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

 

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HEXPOL Compounding Americas Announces Leadership Changes

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HEXPOL Compounding Americas Announces Leadership Changes

HEXPOL Compounding Americas Announces Leadership Changes

HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA), under the leadership of President and CEO, Gary Moore, has announced key changes to its Executive Leadership Team.

Bruce Wynd has been promoted from Director of Automotive to Chief Commercial Officer. Wynd will be supported by four Commercial Directors who will be responsible for the Automotive, Specialty, Industrial, and Silicone/Performance Additives markets. Saul Reyes will replace Wynd as the Director of Automotive, Chris Airhart will continue as the Director of Industrial, Chris Poirier will continue to direct the Silicone and Additives business, and newly hired Brad Donat will serve as the Director of Specialty. These four market Directors will be supported by a highly skilled commercial and technical team.

“Bruce is a terrific leader with a depth of experience in technology, supply chain, and commercial management. His industry knowledge is unparalleled at HEXPOL Compounding Americas and we are thrilled he has agreed to lead the Commercial Teams,” said Gary Moore.

Newly hired Brad Donat has over 30 years of industry experience and has served in various leadership roles within the Chemical Marketplace. He most recently served as the Senior Account Manager, Carbon Black, for the Cabot Corporation based in Boston, MA.

“We are honored to have Brad join HEXPOL Compounding Americas,” said Wynd. “We are confident that his background of commercial success, market knowledge and experience will benefit HEXPOL’s customers and drive our growth in the Specialty marketplace.”

Current Purchasing and Supply Chain Director, Ellen Clunk, has been promoted to Chief Procurement Officer and will manage all aspects of the HCA supply chain. She has been with the organization for over 13 years, having started as a development chemist and then shifting into various purchasing roles within the company.

Additional changes to the HCA Leadership include the promotion of Andrew Chan from Director of Operations of the South and West regions, to the newly formed position of Chief Operations Officer. Chan will be supported by two Operations Directors, Ernesto Gutierrez overseeing HCA’s three Mexico sites, along with newly hired Kevin Brown overseeing HCA’s five Northern sites along with its two West Coast sites. Chan will also lead the Business Systems, Continuous Improvement and Engineering/Maintenance teams.

Kevin Brown joins HCA from Morgan Truck Body where he served as the Sr. Regional Director of Operations. Brown has over 25 years of industry experience which include leadership positions in Plant Management, Quality Control, and Operations.

“Kevin Brown’s exceptional leadership and organizational skills will truly benefit HEXPOL Compounding Americas Operations Team,” said Chan. “He is a hands-on manufacturing professional who truly understands continuous improvement, culture development and problem-solving.”

Moore also noted that, “These organizational changes will allow HEXPOL Compounding Americas to have clear visibility on the current and future needs of its customers.”

www.hexpol.com

 

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Improved AWWA C904 Important for Underground Potable PEX Water Service Line Installation

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Improved AWWA C904 Important for Underground Potable PEX Water Service Line Installation

Improved AWWA C904 Important for Underground Potable PEX Water Service Line Installation

Helps with Push for Lead Pipe Replacement by PEX Fueled with $15 Billion in Fed Funds

According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) the updated AWWA C904-22 contains information for the proper installation of underground PEX potable water service lines that is important and helpful especially with the growing need for replacing lead pipes.

Named Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tube, 1/2 Inch Through 3 Inch for Water Service, it is the ANSI-approved standard for PEX tubing intended to deliver potable water into homes and buildings. PPI is the non-profit North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry.

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contains $15 billion for lead service line replacement (LSLR), and PEX is the ideal piping material for that work,” stated Lance MacNevin, P. Eng., director of engineering for PPI&’s Building & Construction Division. “This AWWA standard, originally published in 2006, is for PEX tubing used primarily in potable water service line in the construction of underground water systems, and applies to reclaimed water and wastewater. PEX tubing certified to AWWA C904-22 can help installers meet the rapidly growing need to replace lead pipes, as well as other metallic service lines. PEX is also ideal for new construction and is widely used for this purpose.

“PEX is a strong, tough, reliable material with exceptional resistance to chlorine and chloramines,” he continued. “PEX tubing has been used for water service lines in North America for more than 25 years, providing safe delivery of potable water and protecting the health of building occupants. AWWA C904-22 is the controlling industry standard specification for this application that should be followed by system designers and installers.”

Updates to the standard include rearranged content for clarity, the addition of four types of approved PEX fitting systems, new definitions for design factor, potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater, clarification of the requirements for a manufacturer’s quality-control program, plus Appendix A on “Design and Installation of PEX” has been updated and is intended to give guidance to both designers and installers. The revised standard is available directly from AWWA at:

https://engage.awwa.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Store/Product-Details/productId/158879601

Additional information and data about the use and installation of PEX is available from the PPI Building & Construction Division at ww.plasticpipe.org/buildingconstruction.

 

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Focus on the Circular Economy: KRAIBURG TPE Expands Range of TPE Solutions with ISCC PLUS Certification

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Focus on the Circular Economy: KRAIBURG TPE Expands Range of TPE Solutions with ISCC PLUS Certification

Focus on the Circular Economy: KRAIBURG TPE Expands Range of TPE Solutions with ISCC PLUS Certification

The manufacturer based in Waldkraiburg is now offering proven thermoplastic elastomers with corresponding ISCC PLUS certification (mass balance). This improvement benefits customers in the consumer and medical sectors in particular, supporting them in the next steps towards a circular economy.

KRAIBURG TPE is now distributing selected TPE solutions with ISCC PLUS certification. By means of mass balancing, compliance with various social and ecological standards benefiting both processors and end consumers is ensured in the course of an extensive review. Seamless traceability in the supply chain is ensured, including proof of origin for feedstock and materials. This certification is especially beneficial for TPE customers in the highly regulated consumer and medical sectors, since they do not have to initiate another approval process.

Both the demand and standards for more sustainable solutions in the plastics industry continue to grow. Manufacturing companies have identified various ways to provide customers with products that contribute to the expansion of the circular economy. In particular, TPE compounds containing recycled materials are increasingly being used in response to market demands. The adjustment is however challenging in certain areas because the compounds being used are subject to special regulations and legal provisions that currently exclude the use of recycled materials, for example. Extensive testing by manufacturers and processors is also required for certain raw materials before they can be ultimately processed. Thus switching materials to a more sustainable product component cannot be realized without considerable additional effort and costs in these cases. KRAIBURG TPE is addressing this with proven product solutions including ISCC PLUS certification (mass balance). This helps customers switch to more sustainable products, taking the next step towards a circular economy together.

“Using ISCC PLUS certified materials (mass balance approach) is beneficial for both our customers and KRAIBURG TPE in the transition from fossil to more sustainable raw materials. Certification ensures compliance with strict environmental and social standards along the entire supply chain. Thanks to the mass balance approach, compounds containing ISCC PLUS certified materials are also fully equivalent to their fossil counterparts from a regulatory perspective,” says Dr. Andrea Winterstetter, Corporate Sustainability Manager at KRAIBURG TPE, in summary. “Overall, using ISCC PLUS certified materials under a mass balance approach is a strategic milestone. It offers tangible benefits for our customers and for us as a company, and supports all stakeholders in reaching sustainability and climate targets.”

ISCC is a globally applicable, recognized, and standardized certification system that covers bio, bio-circular, and circular raw materials. Gradually increasing the proportion of more sustainable raw materials is possible with the help of the mass balance approach. Fossil raw materials are thus replaced and the CO2e footprint is gradually reduced. This mass balance approach makes it possible to mix renewable and fossil raw materials in production processes. It ensures that the sustainable proportion of the mass balance is traceable. Another benefit for customers and processors is that so-called negative testing is not required thanks to the drop-in solution. Since customers receive a product that is chemically identical to their existing solutions, the current processing parameters remain unchanged.

Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management at KRAIBURG TPE, sums up the positioning of ISCC PLUS: “Being able to now offer TPE compounds with ISCC PLUS certification using the mass balance approach to our customers is a big step for us. This enriches our THERMOLAST product line with more sustainable plastics. Our ISCC PLUS products focus on the packaging, personal care, and medical fields, where the benefits of using more sustainable materials are considerable. We are confident that customers who are already working towards greater sustainability appreciate this enrichment, as will customers who want to take the next steps towards sustainability. We are committed to accompanying our partners and customers on this journey and to obtaining the best possible results!”

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

 

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Asahi Photoproducts Returns to EskoWorld with Solutions to Drive Increased Sustainability for Flexographic Operations

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Asahi Photoproducts Returns to EskoWorld with Solutions to Drive Increased Sustainability for Flexographic Operations

Asahi Photoproducts Returns to EskoWorld with Solutions to Drive Increased Sustainability for Flexographic Operations

At EskoWorld 2023, Asahi Photoproducts Will Feature the CrystalCleanConnect automated solution for press-ready plates, AWP-DEW and AWP CleanFlat Environmentally Sound CleanPrint solutions.

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported it will be attending EskoWorld 2023, scheduled for 23-25 May at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando FL. Asahi will be located in the exhibit center at the event and its experts will be on site to explain the Asahi sustainability strategy and its achievement of Carbon Neutral certification for AWP plates. Experts will also be available to discuss how the breakthrough CrystalCleanConnect platemaking solution can revolutionize flexo operations. CrystalCleanConnect, a joint development between Asahi, Esko and Kongsberg, delivers press ready plates, from imaging of raw material through cutting on an integrated Kongsberg table. CrystalCleanConnect reduces the platemaking steps from 12 to 1, reduces the need for operator intervention, and significantly reduces waste, making it the most sustainable platemaking solution on the planet.

Asahi experts on site will include Gene Martin, agent for Asahi Photoproducts USA, Akihiro Kato, Managing Executive and Senior General Manager for the Photoproducts Division, and Yusuke Kaneko Assistant Manager.

“The Asahi water-washable plate has been in the market for 15 years,” Gene Martin said, “and we continue to improve its value to the industry and to the environment. In 2022, our AWP-DEW water-washable plate achieved Carbon Neutral certification in partnership with The Carbon Trust, highlighting the company direction to become carbon neutral across all its businesses by 2050. Also featured will be the AWP CleanFlat plate, a water-washable FlatTop plate solution with high-quality printing press consistency. I am proud to be able to bring these and other important messages to EskoWorld attendees on behalf of the company and the flexo community.”

About CrystalCleanConnect

The name CrystalCleanConnect is derived from Esko´s Crystal product range, Asahi´s CleanPrint product range, and the Connection to subsequent devices such as the Kongsberg cutting table in the print production workflow. The joint development is a sustainable process, an industry first, with no VOC-based washout solvents due to the use of Asahi’s AWP CleanPrint water-washable plates, with never-before-seen levels of automation, generating a cut plate that is ready for mounting. Several units have been installed globally and are making a huge difference for those operations, in sustainability and time to market, both critical success factors in today’s highly competitive market. Its ease of operation takes pressure off of flexo companies who are having difficulty in hiring and retaining experienced staff, since its high level of automation enables operation by less experienced personnel.

 

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Medikamente-Per-Klick Achieves Outstanding Level of Packing Automation in Collaboration with Ranpak

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Medikamente-Per-Klick Achieves Outstanding Level of Packing Automation in Collaboration with Ranpak

Medikamente-Per-Klick Achieves Outstanding Level of Packing Automation in Collaboration with Ranpak

The online pharmaceutical company prepares 28 thousand packages per day for shipping, with 85% of the process automated

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today announced that Medikamente-per-Klick, an online provider of pharmaceutical products based in Selbitz, Germany, has achieved an outstanding level of automation in its packing operation through its partnership with Ranpak with the installation of two packaging automation lines from Ranpak, each line consisting of a Form’it!case erector and a Cut’it! EVO automated in-line packing machine. Ranpak worked with the company to automate the pick/pack process as well. The German mail-order pharmacy Medikamente-per-Klick was founded in 2004 by pharmacist Karlheinz Ilius, who is also the owner of a total of three pharmacies, with the aim of always offering to his customers the best service and expert advice on medicines. Medikamente-per-Klick employs more than 170 people across its warehouse operations.

Medikamente-per-Klick’s Ranpak Automation end-of-line (EOL) solutions in each facility include:

  • The Form’it! range offers semi-automatic equipment, enabling automation at low cost. It suits a wide range of packaging dimensions. Machines are available in 3 frames (1000, 2000, 3000), in 2 types of sealing (Hotmelt and Tape), with single or multiple magazines (up to 4), that can also handle different carton footprints. The machines can be supplied with self-adhesive tape, gummed tape or hot melt gluing.
  • The Cut’it! EVO automated in-line packing machine reduces voids in parcels before shipping, cutting down on shipping costs. It automatically shortens cartons to match their highest point of filling, and then glues a lid securely in place.

Prior to learning about EOL automation solutions from Ranpak, Medikamente-per-Klick was planning to integrate plastic tape sealing machines. Heinz adds, “But we quickly figured out that the height reduction offered by Cut’it! EVO made more sense. We have only one carton size in use, and without the height reduction capability, we were shipping a lot of air and using plastic air pillows as void fill, which we no longer need to do. We are also pleased with the 99% uptime we get from the Ranpak equipment, and the responsive service we receive from the company. It’s made a huge difference in our operations.”

Heinz notes that in December 2022, a typical production month, 99% of the boxes had their height reduced, with an average height reduction of 136 mm and with 99.4% equipment uptime.

 

For more information about Ranpak, please visit: www.ranpak.com

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