Multimarket

B-Pack® presents a range of multilayer barrier films made with “cast” and “blown” technology and makes use of six production lines, recently manufactured by Colines, and a lab line.

In over 30 years of activity Valmatic has expanded its offer and its expertise that now no longer only includes the FFS thermoforming machines initially built  for the production of vaginal ovules and suppositories, but also a series of FFS machines for production of one-time-use thermoformed containers.

The patented, latest generation Form-Fill-Seal solution Radar Uno - created by Radar Packaging of Bologna - enables packaging any type of product, using a wide array of reel-fed heatsealable plastic materials: various simple or laminated films, as well as paper in a microwave version (suitable for protecting fragile products, such as bakery goods).

The gluing machine models proposed by Imballaggi PK (Vigevano, PV) in the EME series include the proven super EEME 180 N: the most versatile and economical of the family.

ExtraSolution presents its TotalPerm permeability tester as top of the range for innovative, flexible and complete gas barrier testing.

Fontana Grafica returns to Luxepack with its prestigious collection of coating materials.
At stand DA2/DB1 of Diaghilev Hall visitors will have the chance to see the renowned Wibalin® tinted papers and Skivertex®, Corvon® and Pellaq® brand products, featuring d azzling artificial leather, metallic and softouch effects, but also the latest hightouch fabrics with a wide range of fine finishes.

The idea of ​​a structural sandwich panel consisting of two faces or “skins” and a “core” of bubbles full of air, is not new. The novelty lies, rather, in its inline coextrusion without the use of glues, and Bubble Guard® Board meets this requirement. We refer to the original solution completely made ​​of polypropylene, created by Imballaggi Protettivi of Massalengo (Lodi).

Valmatic has developed (and presented at the latest interpack) a vertical thermoformer/filler with promising characteristics, destined for the production of single-dose laminated plastic containers.

The new materials and the main applications presented at Mondi by interpack.

Research into new solutions and the integration of various areas of specialization sustain Repsol’s capacity for offering a variety of products and services. Repsol is a petrol supplier operating along the entire energy supply chain, in exploration, extraction, refinery, converting, transport and retail, as well as alternative energies

The planning and design lab of DELES Group (integrated packaging solutions) studies expanded polyethylene containers of any type, using the most modern and efficient development technologies.

Super Film continues to grow as a leading producer of flexible packaging, label and technical films, offering one of the widest product ranges in the field.

A committee of experts from major multinationals is helping identify the needs of the market and the issues to look at more closely; the offer on show covers the entire processing/packaging/logistics industry, divided according to a rational and straightforward layout with coherent areas and “showcases” dedicated to innovation...

Aware of the potential and benefits of direct on line digital printing, Krones AG is presenting DecoType: a system of decoration for plastic bottles (but a model for glass is also under development) that meets the requirements of flexibility and decoration associated with the growing product personalisation, the relative reduction lot sizes and the consequent problems of organization and cost…

Antimicrobial additives, traditionally used in the medical and pharmaceutical sector for manufacturing clothing, transfusion bags, plastic containers and devices etc are gaining ground in various other fields, food first and foremost (but also furnishing, baby products and anywhere where hygiene and healthiness are a must).

Zip-Pak presents the latest proposals for flexible packaging, in particular featuring Sensus: the prime line of “multisensorial” closures that stimulate hearing, sight,  as well as offering olfactory and haptic sensations to the consumer.

Stora Enso is reducing the basis weight of its Tambrite packaging board, with the objective of improving its efficiency and environmental impact at the same time.

For the paints and varnishes sector, Isi Plast has designed a container with a sober, captivating shape named MU18500.

Catalytic Technologies Ltd (CTL) has developed a titanium catalytical technology, that eliminates the use of heavy metals such as antimonium oxide in the production of PET. Already tested in important sector industries, it has aroused the attention around world and won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.

FKuR Kunststoff GmbH offers a well-established bioplastic compound portfolio (Bio-Flex®, Biograde®, and Fibrolon® Terralene®), and distributes a comprehensive range of products such as Green PE (Bio-PE) of Braskem SA, Evonik‘s VESTAMID® Terra (Bio-PA) as well as Globio, a biobased PET: in this way customers can access a unique variety of materials from a single source, taking advantage of the…