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BakPac expands pouch converting capabilities

Akanksha Meena — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:13:06 +0000

Baker Labels’ flexible packaging division BakPac has installed the second Galaxy Packtech pouching line at the start of June at its new production facility in Brentwood, UK. The first Galaxy was installed in September 2023 to expand and increase pouch conversion options for customers.

After a week of installation by the team from India’s Galaxy Packtech, the pouch maker was running tests and trials. The first full customer job was completed two weeks after installation with high-quality results using multi-webbed recyclable material and a Velcro zipper.

The new press is particularly well equipped for BakPac’s Mono ranges of recyclable materials for the ever-growing demand from customers for sustainable packaging options. The new Galaxy pouching lines excel at maintaining the heat and pressure consistency required for Mono materials and longer runs.

The installation is a part of the significant on-going investment for BakPac of approximately GBP 5,000,000 in the last few years. This includes the two HP Indigo 200Ks and two more Galaxy pouch makers later this year. The demand for digitally printed, high quality flexible packaging is growing fast and the BakPac team intends to stay ahead of the competition.

The additional Galaxy pouching lines have meant that BakPac has had to expand its production floor space. Since January the company has been refurbishing an additional factory unit adjacent to Bakers’ current 50,000 sqft premises, in preparation for the new arrivals. By the end of the year the new unit will hold all four Galaxy pouch makers, as well as valve and spout inserters.

There are some key advancements to this new pouching line. It will have the ability to run two stand-up pouches with zippers on the same web – doubling production and reducing set-up time and waste. New sealing capability to further improve Bakpac’s Mono polymer pouch production. Advancements in the gusset assembly to allow a greater size range in its folded gussets. General design updates to enable even higher quality pouches along with improved efficiencies. Full contingency for side gusset pouch production

Phil Smith, Bakers operations manager, commented: ‘Our first Galaxy machine made buying the second machine a very easy decision. Their innovation, service and machine efficiency were all points of success which have accelerated our growth into this market. By using Galaxy technology we are building on a solid platform, with two further machines on order we will soon be able to offer new formats of Digital flat bottom and side gusset pouches with zippers whilst also increasing our capacity. Our new unit will soon be humming with the sound of amazing pouches being made.’

Harry Baker, BakPac sales and operations, added: ‘Our Galaxy pouch makers have raised the bar, allowing us to offer a wider range of pouch options for our customers.’

Gaurav Sharma of Galaxy Packtech, concluded: ‘We are thrilled that Baker Labels and BakPac have chosen to continue with us by ordering our pouching machine again. Their trust in our products is the cornerstone of our success, and we are deeply grateful. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we take great pride in the quality of our pouching machines. Crafted with precision and designed for durability, our machines are engineered to meet the highest standards of performance. Thank you once again Steve Baker, Harry Baker and Tom Baker for your continued support and choosing us as your partner in success. We’re here to support you every step of the way and are excited to see your business thrive with our equipment.’

These pouch converters are not the only investment made by Bakers this year. At drupa Steve Baker agreed a deal with HP for a second HP Indigo 200K for BakPac and also with Durst for a TAU 340 RSC for the labels division.

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Bakers invests in HP Indigo 200K and Durst Tau 340 RSC

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:52:34 +0000

UK-based converter Baker has sealed two major deals at drupa 2024. The new HP Indigo 200K will expand its BakPac flexible packaging division, and the new Durst Tau 340 RSC will be used for its labels division. Together, the deals are valued at nearly GBP 2.25m in investment.

What started as a week focused on the delivery and installation of its second Galaxy Packtech pouch converter into the new factory facility, quickly escalated into one of the biggest weeks of deal making for Steve Baker, Baker’s managing director and his sons Harry and Tom.

The latest investment marks the second investment in the HP Indigo 200K for BakPac, Bakers flexible packaging division launched in 2020. The second machine will join the same model upgraded in January 2024.

‘We have been seriously impressed with the performance and productivity levels of the 200K that we installed in January this year,’ commented Steve Baker. ‘This has enabled us to go for and win larger contracts with confidence which is excellent news for our business. We are confident this growth will continue and to ensure we are able to maintain an excellent, fast service the second 200k press was an easy choice to make.

The way the HP team was able to react at such short notice to put this deal together was very impressive and I look forward to more collaboration with the guys in the future.’

‘I’m thrilled that we have agreed the sale of a second HP Indigo 200K flexible packaging press to Steve Baker and the team at Baker Labels, at drupa only six months after the installation of the first one,’ added Clare Revell, UK and Ireland industrial print regional business manager at HP. ‘We couldn’t be happier to be associated with such a dynamic, successful, forward-thinking company. Congratulations to Steve and the team.’

At the Durst Group stand, Tom Baker negotiated an inkjet press he had recently been coveting. The Durst TAU 340 RSC will be Baker Labels’ first investment with the Italian based manufacturer.

Tom Baker said: ‘This press will take our inkjet quality to a new level. The team will be excited to get their hands on this one.’

‘I’m absolutely delighted that Bakers have placed its faith and invested in the Durst Tau RSC. It’s the first RSC with LED and the new Hawk Ai scanning system in the UK so the height of inkjet technology. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that pushes the boundaries and capabilities of inkjet for labels and packaging,’ commented Simon Cosh, UK and Ireland label business development manager at Durst Group.

The current plan is to see the Durst press installed in Baker Labels within the next three months.

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ePac sets strategy for continued double-digit growth

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:48:55 +0000

ePac Flexible Packaging, which has just celebrated its eighth anniversary, has reassessed its strategy for continued double-digit growth after years expanding its business between 50 and 100 percent annually with strong new customer acquisition.

Founded in 2016 as the world’s first all-digital flexible packaging company, ePac consistently grew 50-100 percent per year between 2016 and 2022. In 2023 the company’s growth slowed, but units produced still increased 30 percent over 2022 as new customer acquisition remained strong. Today, ePac is an international company with USD 200M in sales.

According to ePac, in 2023, and still in 2024, the flexible packaging industry came under significant financial pressure caused by a myriad of factors including inflation, higher interest rates, supply chain issues, emergence from Covid-19, and the availability of capital. The industry, in general, saw top line sales decline and underlying costs increase. ePac responded with a reassessment of its strategy and took several key steps to mitigate what was/is happening industry wide.

Since its beginning ePac has been focused on using technology to drive productivity and customer experience. ePac’s Software and Services group developed unique technologies for the company’s ERP and CRM systems, on-line quoting, automated job routing, data mining, pre-press automation, and advanced digital printing. It’s these advancements in technology that have positioned ePac to further simplify its operations and prepare for its next wave of growth.

The first strategic decision made by ePac was to consolidate its US operations into 11 manufacturing plants, down from 15. In addition to its US operations, ePac footprint now includes three plants in Canada, and eight locations in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa. ePac’s US footprint now includes sites in Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Austin, Cleveland, Chicago, Madison, Boulder, Los Angeles and Portland.

The second decision was to continue to invest and focus on the development of ePac’s technology foundation. The company is in the process of upgrading its digital printer fleet which today stands at 58 to the new HP Indigo Gen 5 200K. This technology upgrade alone will increase productivity by up to 45 percent. Over the course of next 24 months all of ePac’s fleet of HP Indigo presses will be upgraded.

At the center of ePac’s technology platform is ePacONE, a proprietary tool that connects all 58 digital presses and enables automated job routing and management for all 22 ePac locations.

The third strategic decision made was to add new capabilities to ePac’s portfolio of products. A recent example of this is the addition of a new flat-bottom pouch machine from Totani that expands ePac’s offerings in the coffee, sports nutrition, and pet food markets.

Virag Patel, CEO of ePac, said: ‘In our first eight years we were able to create a new market for small and medium sized brands, and build a technology foundation that enabled us to rapidly scale our operations, so our infrastructure is sound. We’ll serve 4,500 to 5,000 customers this year, and with that kind of volume workflow automation is critical to meeting our SLA’s. Our commitment to technology will position ePac for the next phase of growth and serve larger, more complex customers – serving brands of all sizes.’

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Amcor opens European Innovation Center in Belgium

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:18:20 +0000

Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging, has opened its Amcor Innovation Center Europe (AICE) in Ghent, Belgium, which will pioneer new material technologies to make packaging more sustainable and performant, while focusing on designs that stand out in shops and increase ease-of-use for consumers.

The new facility expanded the company’s packaging innovation hubs around the world in addition to existing centers in the US, South America and Asia Pacific.

‘The opening of the Amcor Innovation Center Europe is a significant investment towards more sustainable, circular, and innovative packaging,’ said Michael Zacka, president of Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa. ‘The center brings together the brightest minds in packaging design and material science with state-of-the-art technology to offer our customers a complete brand solution, from concept to commercial launch.’

Amcor Innovation Center Europe building is designed and built according to BREEAM sustainability certification standards.

In its Innovation Center Europe, Amcor supports brands from concept to shelf using its Catalyst approach. This flexible, collaborative, and creative co-development methodology creates packaging that take into account a brand’s market, consumer needs, sustainability and recyclability requirements and customers’ existing production lines.

The AICE facilitates a range of activities, including the Material Science Center that creates innovative packaging materials minimizing carbon footprint; for instance, by introducing recycle-ready mono-material that can match the performance of common mixed-material solutions; or switching to bio-based and recycled polymer alternatives. The center also supports developments in high-barrier paper packaging and vapor-deposited nanocoating.

The Customer Engagement Center supports collaborative sessions and boasts an observation room for consumer focus groups. The e-Commerce Lab tests and certifies packaging according to ISTA 6 standards, to validate packaging for shipment through Amazon and other ecommerce distribution chains. The soon-to-be-added Packaging and Recycling Test Center will house small-scale packing lines which mimic brands’ own packing lines for in-house machine trials. Recycling equipment will allow Amcor to evaluate packaging for ease of recyclability in the real world.

‘We want to create packaging that consumers like, and that is better for the environment,’ said Noemi Bertolino, vice president of research and development at Amcor. ‘The packaging needs to look appealing, and be easy to open, portion and close. It also needs to be suitable for current and future collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure. At the AICE, we can test packaging against these requirements. For example, in our Customer Engagement Center, we can test whether a child-resistant push-through blister pack for pharmaceuticals is easy for an adult with arthritis to open.’

Amcor has set ambitious sustainability goals for itself. It has pledged to develop all its packaging to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025, and to significantly increase its use of recycled materials. In line with this sustainability commitment, the Amcor Innovation Center Europe is housed in a building that is designed and built according to BREEAM sustainability certification standards.

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American Packaging opens second digital packaging production facility

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:01:04 +0000

American Packaging Corporation (APC) has opened a second production unit of digitally printed flexible packaging in its Wisconsin Center of Excellence to expand serviceable order range, supporting the needs of smaller SKUs and midsize brands, as well as test markets and promotions.

For the Wisconsin digital packaging unit, APC invested in best-in-class packaging equipment and service capabilities, including an HP Indigo 200K press, laminating, registered coating, and pouch-making equipment, coupled with a rapid response library of stocked packaging materials, designed for order fulfillment in less than 15 days.

This is a second location for digitally printed packaging, which also includes APC’s Iowa Center of Excellence.

This latest investment in digital printing expands APC’s serviceable order range, supporting the needs of smaller SKUs and midsize brands, as well as test markets and promotions and couples up with the company’s wide web, rotogravure and flexographic printing capabilities.

APC selected a state-of-the-art digital printing press with fast color matching, supported by in-line spectro and scanner, delivering automated and fast calibration of spot colors vital to brand owners, along with repeatable color-to-color registration.

Fred Morse, director of digital technology and sales at American Packaging Corporation, said: ‘APC is passionate about our business, driving us to continually enhance our support of our customers. Drawing inspiration from this commitment, we meticulously evaluated digital printing and converting equipment options from around the world to select the ultimate combination of system capability, speed and color matching available, delivering exceptional quality and value to brand managers.’

‘American Packaging invests at an unprecedented level in world-class facilities, equipment and packaging technologies, so our customers know that APC is a partner that can provide them with flexible packaging that will truly elevate their brand,’ added Ray Graham, president of American Packaging Corporation.

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Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:21:46 +0000

ePac Flexible Packaging has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with HP to convert its fleet to the new HP Indigo Gen 5 200K, as it continues its expansion in the digital print market.

This deal is set to revolutionize ePac Flexible Packaging’s portfolio and aims to solidify its position as an industry leader with the flexible packaging sector. The advanced capabilities of the HP Indigo 200K series, including enhanced speed, quality and versatility, will enable ePac Flexible Packaging to offer innovative packaging with unparalleled customization and efficiency.

This expansion of its HP Indigo digital press fleet will empower the company to meet the increasing demands of customers for high-quality, sustainable packaging while maintaining a competitive edge in the digital printing landscape.

ePac Flexible Packaging’s vision is to utilize digital print to give a voice to small and medium brands and revitalize local communities. Established in 2016 ePac has achieved annual growth rates of 50-100 percent, showcasing its consistent upward trajectory in the market.

In November 2022, ePac has launched ePacONE (One Netwrok Everywhere), creating the world's first and largest integrated network of packaging plants across the globe to serve all brands, regardless of run length.

Virag Patel, ePac’s CEO, said: ‘In our first eight years we were able to create a new market for small and medium-sized brands and build a technology foundation that enabled us to rapidly scale our operations, so our infrastructure is sound. We’ll serve 4,500 to 5,000 customers this year, and with that kind of volume workflow automation is critical to meeting our SLA’s. Our commitment to technology will position ePac for the next phase of growth and serve larger, more complex customers – serving brands of all sizes.’

The HP Indigo 200K digital press is said to deliver a 30 percent increase in speed and a 45 percent boost in productivity compared to the HP Indigo 25K. It features gravure-matching color quality based on the HP Indigo Liquid Electro Photography (LEP) and One-Shot Color technologies and is designed to print high coverage packages with white on most industrial substrates, both surface and reverse.

‘Our agreement with HP’s Indigo 200K platform seamlessly integrates with ePac Flexible Packaging business growth as the leader of the global digital flexible packaging movement and underscores ePac Flexible Packaging commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry,’ commented Patel.

The multiyear strategic agreement is a significant step for the longstanding partnership between HP and ePac. In October 2022 both companies signed an agreement to purchase 50 HP Indigo presses and installed an HP Indigo 200K at its Toronto facility just a few weeks ago.

Noam Zilbershtain, vice president and general manager of HP Indigo & Scitex, added: ‘HP Indigo and ePac Flexible Packaging have always had a joint vision for transforming the flexible packing space through digital innovation. Our HP Indigo 200K series with its significantly higher productivity, versatility and cost of print, will provide ePac the ability to go further and faster as it continues to disrupt this segment and deliver new value to its customers. This strategic agreement further signifies our commitment to this continued collaboration and an important step in our journey together.’

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UFlex launches new products in Q4 of FY24

Akanksha Meena — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:34:00 +0000

UFlex has launched several new products in the March 31, 2024 quarter.

The packaging films business has launched ‘B-UUB-M' Outstanding Barrier Metallized BOPP Film tailored for packaging dry fruits, beverages, chips, snacks, biscuits, cookies, and other confectionery and chocolate items. With oxygen transmission rate (<0.1cc/m2/day) and moisture barrier (<0.05 gm/m2/day), it ensures prolonged freshness and quality retention. It also offers barrier to seal the aroma and migration. Furthermore, its metal adhesion, chlorine-free PVDC coated film, and replacement of aluminum foil make it a versatile and environmentally friendly choice. It can be processed at high speeds.

Chemicals business has introduced Flexseal WBHS 36 water-based dispersion. This eco-friendly heat seal coating offers high quality adhesion and heat-sealing capabilities across a range of substrates, from paper to paper and aluminum foil to aluminum foil. Moreover, it showcases resistance to both oil and water.

Another new product Flexcryl 6666 is a halogen-free, sustainable polyester acrylate boasting adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper, along with heat resistance, fast curing, and hardness. Tailored for topcoats and applications including flexography, dry offset, screen printing, and wet lithographic inks. Flexcryl 6666, serves as a vital raw material facilitating backward integration in UV and EB coatings and inks production that enhances control over quality, time, and costs with adhesion, lithographic properties, and rapid UV curing.

Flexible packaging business introduced premium packaging for Deepak Gold Tea that includes holography features to prevent counterfeiting. The brand name is also embellished with gold lacquer instead of a gold paste.

UFlex developed a stand-up spout pouch for Asal idly-dosa batter – a South Indian ready-to-eat snack. This 5kg pouch features a 17mm spout for easy pouring and resealing, catering to the needs of institutional customers such as caterers, canteens in hospitals/offices, and hotels.

UFlex has developed a premium packaging structure for Jyothy Labs' brand, More Light liquid detergent, now available in a 5 liter spouted preformed pouch. This pouch is the largest of its kind for liquid packaging in India. The design of the new packaging for More Light's 5 liter pack ensures a leak-free seal with its specially engineered structure. The spout pouch's design facilitates multiple uses. Moreover, all corners of the pouches have been rounded to eliminate sharp edges, prioritizing safety and convenience.

UFlex's holography business has launched tailored holographic security labels specifically engineered for pyrotechnics industry. These advanced labels, custom-designed for a prominent industry leader, incorporate overt security features, serving as visible identifiers.

Printing cylinders business has introduced a new embossing line at its Noida facility and remains committed to manufacturing printing cylinders compatible with water-based inks.

The company has also won several awards and accreditations including ‘Most Preferred Workplaces in Manufacturing 2023-24’ by Team Marksmen, outstanding business association in the exports category by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and 10 awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards 2023 across its businesses for Packaging Innovation and Creativity.

UFlex has also developed F-POX excellent oxygen and moisture barrier transparent BOPET film for frozen and dry food packaging applications, F-PSX High barrier AlOx polyester film for dried meat snacks, confectionaries, and microwavable packaging applications, F-AFR-M alu-alu replacement metallized polyester film for food packaging applications, Epoxy Acrylate Oligomer (Flexcryl 4444) developed for UV & EB curable coatings and printing inks used in flexible packaging applications.

It has also introduced Flex Beam Matt Opaque white for shrink sleeve application labelling and decoration, 3D Flipogram label for the perfume industry, registered holography pack for coffee packaging, fully recyclable spout pouch using BOPP/PE films for Kissan Chotu pack.

UFlex has been granted a trademark for FLEXZYME, certificate no. 3285704 (TM No.: 4478049).

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Fujifilm sells three Jet Press FP790 flexible packaging presses

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 28 May 2024 21:19:00 +0000

Fujifilm has sold three Jet Press FP790 presses: two acquired by a French-Swiss company Vedreine Packaging Group for its Switzerland facilities and one by Dettmer Delo Verpackuneng for its Germany-based production plant. The installations are set to take place in late 2024.

These announcements follow that of Eco Flexibles earlier this year – the first European customer to invest in the Jet Press FP790. Eco Flexibles has since then also invested in a second press.

Vedreine Packaging Group, headquartered in France, renowned for its expertise in the confectionery, chocolate, dairy products and pharmaceutical packaging sectors, has been implementing a comprehensive investment plan since 2018.

‘Our company prides itself on staying one step ahead, so that our customers have the peace of mind of having solutions that cater to their needs,’ said Pierre Vedreine, CEO of Vedreine Packaging Group.

The acquisition of two Jet Press FP790 presses underscores the company's dedication to anticipating market needs and maintaining its competitive edge. This latest addition will be installed at Vedreine Packaging’s facility in Baar, Switzerland, which has recently been expanded.

Vincent Catala, sales director at Vedreine Packaging, said: ‘The choice of digital printing is a strategic response to the changing market landscape. The decline in average print runs, readjusted forecasts, and dynamic marketing developments all drive us to expand our commercial offerings. Digital printing complements our traditional tools and enhances our ability to meet customer needs.’

Dettmer Delo Verpackungen, is one of the prominent players in the German packaging market, offering a wide range of packaging products and services, catering to various industries including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and more.

The family-owned business specializes in flexible packaging and is one of the largest flexible packaging producers in Europe, with some major brand customers. The company has 17 existing flexo presses on site, with the Jet Press FP790 marking its first investment into digital technology.

Ralf Wilkens, managing director of Dettmer Delo Verpackungen, commented: ‘Our investment in the Jet Press FP790 marks our first venture into digital printing technology. This cutting-edge technology will enable us to better serve our customers with more flexible and efficient packaging solutions. We chose Fujifilm as a trusted partner as they are renowned for their digital technology. This investment marks a pivotal step in our journey to remain at the forefront of the packaging industry, ensuring high quality service and innovative solutions for our leading customers.’

Raynald Barillot, category manager for digital packaging in EMEA at Fujifilm, added: ‘We are thrilled to see leading European companies like Vedreine Packaging and Dettmer Delo Verpackungen investing in the Jet Press FP790. This advanced technology will undoubtedly help them achieve greater efficiency and innovation in their packaging solutions. Working with such forward-thinking and dynamic companies has been a rewarding experience for Fujifilm, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnerships.’

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Parkside supports mental health campaign in UK

Akanksha Meena — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:12:10 +0000

Parkside has used its unique flexible packaging capabilities to support a collaboration between Beavertown Brewery, artisanal crisp brand Smug, manufacturer Yorkshire Crisp Company, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), as part of an innovative campaign to start conversations around mental health.

The campaign sees Beavertown offering a free packet of Smug’s Cheddar & Jalapeño crisps, produced by Yorkshire Crisp Company and packed in Parkside’s compostable packaging – with the purchase of a pint of Beavertown beer at participating pubs across the UK. The limited edition crisps will feature messaging to raise awareness of the importance of protecting mental health. The inside of the pack is printed with conversation starters that are visible when the pack is opened up, prompting consumers to discuss their mental health.

The campaign makes innovative use of Parkside’s ability to print on both sides of a compostable laminate, even the metallized interior.

Mark Shaw, sales account manager at Parkside, said: ‘It’s crucial to start conversations about mental health, now more than ever. Something as simple as a quick chat with a friend over a pint can make all the difference to someone who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. We’re privileged to be able to play a small part in the Open Up campaign through our compostable packaging, which can help to turn a quick pint and snack break into a meaningful moment.

‘It’s a cause that’s close to the hearts of many of us in the Parkside team, and we’re proud to be able to help keep the conversations flowing.’

Every day, 18 people in the UK take their own lives. And over half of adults in the UK have pretended to be ‘okay’ to avoid talking about their mental health. These facts can change, and all partners in the collaboration are doing their bit to help create that change as part of Calm and Beavertown’s campaign to unite the nation against suicide and end the stigma surrounding mental health.

The Cheddar and Jalapeño flavoured crisps are available now, every Monday to Wednesday, at over 250 participating pubs across the UK.

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