Packaging industry gets going again

From Nurnberg Messe the innovative packaging solutions (FachPack), the creative approaches to packaging processing (PrintPack) and the cost-saving ideas for packaging logistics (LogIntern).

Innovations in Coating Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating

The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) will host its annual Fall Technical Conference and 24th International Conference on Vacuum Web Coating, October 17-20, 2010, at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The dual-track schedule devoted to Coating/Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating opens and closes with joint sessions on developments in nanotechnology, conductive films, photovoltaic technology, sustainability, markets, and business practices.

Intralogistics backs research and development

A summary of the current market situation in Germany was prepared in early spring by the Intralogistics Forum, which is supported by various VDMA associations and the Association of Storage and Associated Equipment Manufacturers – Verband für Lagertechnik und Betriebseinrichtungen. Compared with the record year 2008, the sales of German intralogistics suppliers with their approx. 100,000 employees dropped by 21 % to 17 billion EUR in 2009. Although the signs of an upturn are increasing, the long project lead times and the fewer orders received in 2009 mean the sector will have to cope with another decline of some 17 % this year. The forecast sales figure for 2010 of a good 14 billion EUR corresponds roughly to the level of 2005. Ways out of the crisis are shown by the trend study “The Future of Intralogistics 2020+”. This identifies three mega-trends that influence the sector: resource efficiency, globalization and innovations. Efficient resource management focuses all the resources in the manufacturing and utilization process that are relevant to intralogistics. One answer to the shift of the economic centres of gravitation is global service. Market shares in these growth markets are best achieved with innovations, which have always been the basis for success of the German intralogistics sector.

Packaging industry gets going again

A good 1,300 exhibitors and over 33,000 visitors are expected at FachPack 2010 in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 28–30 September 2010

. Leading companies in the packaging industry particularly used the difficult economic situation in 2009 to invest heavily in research and development. The experts can therefore look forward to innovative packaging solutions (FachPack), creative approaches to packaging processing (PrintPack) and cost-saving ideas for packaging logistics (LogIntern).

Used machines versus cheap machines

Rohan Shahane –India Sales Manager from Machine Point speaks about used machine.

We all know that European manufacturers are an unrivaled pedigree developing plastics and rubber machinery since the early 1950's. In addition to this pedigree in machinery, Europe has also been the global driving force for plastics and rubber material development and this local coupled with significant investment in R&D and a strong trade association network enables European machinery manufacturers to remain at the forefront of innovation.

Sweet packages

Very interesting the trends for packaging showed at ProSweets Cologne. Buyers ask for: shorter changeover times to ensure greater flexibility when changing products. This trend also is having an impact on suppliers of packaging equipment and packaging materials. Here too there is a growing demand for faster product changeovers and above all for more complex packages.

Modified atmosphere: the handbook in English

What is the modified atmosphere? How must we use it in the food packaging process? How can we prevent and manage risks during its application? Which are the costs and benefits? A perfect guide for companies that use it, our first Free Press Handbook answers to all the doubts about this new powerful technology, by examining all of its applications, product by product.