Marketing and industry

Since 1991, Altech has been building labeling machines and automatic identification systems for all consumer goods sectors. A very Italian firm, but one with a global outlook, it has always been known for its vocation for export, which over the years has led it to establish a presence on every continent.

Some of the world’s most important ICT and industrial automation suppliers - gathered by Messe Frankfurt Italia Srl to support the next edition of SPS Italia - took part in the round table discussion “Industrial software in the age of 4.0” in Milan last December.  The event proved a valuable opportunity for exploring fields of application and the benefits of using advanced software solutions. …

Which are the components that contribute to an Italian company’s growing and becoming an international group in a very short time, present in several countries, accounting for more than 2,500 customers in 86 countries, 400 employees and a production capability exceeding 3 billion units a year? The correct forumula, according to Enoplastic.

A brief overview of regulations currently in force in different regions of the world reveals a highly heterogeneous and troublesome situation with which producer companies must contend.
by Marinella Vitulli

At Bogotà, from 27 to 29 September, the 16th edition of the main beauty sector show for South-America was held, that saw Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof in the role of international sales agent in support of Corferias.

Long committed to finding new materials and developing innovative solutions, enoplastic anticipates market demand and reaffirms its status as a high profile producer of safety seals for bottling, with the utmost in sustainability and style.

Great success at Drinktec for PET Engineering of Treviso, specialized in the design and industrialization of food and beverage packaging.

From 11 to 15 September 2017, Munich was the seat of processing, filling and packaging technologies for the beverage & liquid food sector.

May 29 - June 1, 2018, Fiera Rho, Milan
A synergic international showcase that hosts all the production segments of the meat sector: MEAT-TECH 2018 is preparing for its second edition, with new thematic sectors and services for the visitors who favour networking among operators.

A summary of the most significant data on the Italian coffee sector (food & beverage area): production, imports, exports, domestic consumption and packaging types.

Technology (on the cutting-edge), a philosophy (of integration), expertise (in human resources), relations (with the market): these are the assets on which B&R has built a 30-year history of commitment to a culture of automation in Italy. The secrets to this success, as told by various voices. Luciana Guidotti

A stylish cap produced by RPC Bramlage using advanced injection moulding technology is providing the ideal complement to the eye-catching bottle for Roma Passione, a new floral-fruity fragrance inspired by the city of Rome from Italian fashion designer Laura Biagiotti.

After the national and international success of its elegant and sophisticated PET bottles, destined for the catering sector, with two Italian Packaging Oscar, two World Star Awards and two World Beverage Innovation Awards to its credit, PET Engineering proposes its new Luxo line.

The Balluff group, specialists in sensors and automation, has extended its own digital knowhow with the purchase of two companies: the ISS innovative software services GmbH (Stoccarda) and Matrix Vision GmbH (Oppenweiler).

According to estimates, the Italian cosmetics sector will see a 2017 turnover totaling nearly 11 billion euro, with unstoppable growth for exports. In distribution, specialized shops, single brand and e-commerce are showing excellent performance, with broad consensus among consumers. Data and facts presented by Cosmetica Italia in Milan on 25 July.

In this article, starting from basic chemistry, the subject of the interaction between aluminium and foodstuff is tackled, providing numerical data the result of experiments carried out with the greatest stringency. It is confirmed that Italian regulatory legislation on the subject, ratified by DM 76 dated 18/04/2007 safeguards consumers and provides clear indications to avoid improper use. We…

Editorial by Stefano Lavorini. Take an afternoon of the penultimate day of interpack: sitting in the company of Simona Michelotti at the fine stand of “her” SIT, devised and put together with uncommon enthusiasm and participation for the Duesseldorf fair, I take advantage of a rare moment of calm to sum up the situation together.
As often occurs, inevitably, we end up by speaking of the paths of…

Data and facts on production, consumption and use of packaging in a market divided between alcoholic and non-alcoholic products. Analysis of the situation in 2016 and some tentative forecasts for the Italian market.

Acque Minerali d’Italia and PET Engineering continue to work together following the success of the Norda Exclusive project for the HO.RE.CA. sector. PET Engineering has been put in charge of the restyling of the bottle for Sangemini Sport (65 cl).

We already announced it in the June issue and in our webmagazine: the packaging and wrapping machine sector continues to turn out record figures. We have had further confirmation during the press conference organized 26 June at Baggiovara (MO), alongside Ucima’s annual assembly, attended by a hundred or so heads and top managers from machine builder companies. Choice titbits of news offering…