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Mondi Cartagena Cements Higher Security for Import and Export With BASC Certification

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Mondi Cartagena Cements Higher Security for Import and Export With BASC Certification

Mondi Cartagena Cements Higher Security for Import and Export With BASC Certification

  • Mondi Cartagena in Colombia has achieved the BASC certification (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) to ensure security of the entire supply chain for paper bags customers in the US and Latin America
  • The BASC accreditation standardizes and improves the control and traceability processes of the logistics chain by applying globally recognized security standards
  • The new accreditation will speed up imports and exports for all Mondi Cartagena customers in construction industries, particularly those in the US who adhere to stricter custom controls

Mondi Cartagena, part of Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has achieved BASC certification (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) to ensure security of the entire supply chain for paper bags customers in the US and Latin America.

Created to reassure all partners about a safer logistics process, the certification means Mondi Cartagena can manage quicker, more cost-effective transportation of goods to their construction clients. The accreditation is particularly important for US import and export, where stricter controls can sometimes complicate and slow down the process considerably. Inbound and outbound cargo from Colombia to South America and Caribbean will reduce the probability to be opened and inspected when BASC certified.

Mondi Cartagena received the BASC certification after its entire operation and logistics process was verified as secure, and all security processes were thoroughly vetted. This involved checking the whole warehouse – cameras, locks, access and raw materials. Various new checks at different stages of the supply chain were implemented, in order to guarantee enhanced security.

Carlos Martinez, Managing Director Mexico and Latin America at Mondi, says: “This is a valuable and recognized global certification that will ensure quicker and more efficient processes for our customers. It will help position Mondi Cartagena as a leading packaging supplier for the construction market in the US and Latin America, providing high security and trust, easier customs handling, less inspections, reduced lead times and lower costs for our customers.”

“Acquiring the BASC certificate means our high-performance paper bags can continue to meet the necessary premium logistical standards of imports and exports and the construction industry. It is always our aim to apply a high standard of globally recognized security standards to our Cartagena plant, in order to establish and maintain successful business relationships with our customers.”

 

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Solvay Launches LTM 350 Low-Temperature Prepreg for Unprecedented Fast Tooling

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Solvay Launches LTM 350 Low-Temperature Prepreg for Unprecedented Fast Tooling

Solvay Launches LTM 350 Low-Temperature Prepreg for Unprecedented Fast Tooling

Carbon fiber epoxy prepreg sets new standards in cost-efficient composite tooling with fast lay-up, fast initial cure and short post-cure cycles

Solvay introduces LTM 350, a next-generation carbon fiber epoxy prepreg tooling material designed to deliver significant time and cost savings for the industrial, aerospace, automotive and race car markets. The carbon fiber epoxy tooling material offers an industry leading fast, low-temperature cure cycle (3 hrs at 60°C) and can also be cured at temperatures as low as 45°C with an extended post-cure. Tools built from LTM 350 can be continuously cycled at temperatures up to 150°C delivering highly accurate composite parts.

“Our LTM product portfolio has a track record in delivering high-performance composite structures where lower cure temperatures and short manufacturing times are key,” says Greg Kelly, Head of Product and Asset Management for Solvay Composites. “Building on this expertise, LTM 350 represents yet another innovative epoxy prepreg that demonstrates our continuing commitment to help OEMs, sub-contractors and tool builders in the composites industry achieve ambitious productivity targets.”

As a low-temperature prepreg with user-friendly tack, drape and handling, LTM 350 was designed to enable the shortest possible lay-up times while providing the highest-quality surface finish, setting new standards in cost-efficient composite tooling. This tooling prepreg has been engineered to support the construction of both small complex and larger composite tools. It is targeted at autoclave applications, but can also be used out-of-autoclave (OOA).

Available in optimized formats for both surface and bulk plies, LTM 350 takes advantage of a 1-5-1 lay-up (surface to bulk plies ratio) saving both valuable time and costs versus a more traditional 1-8-1 format. LTM 350 is manufactured in the United Kingdom, ensuring reliable security of supply across Europe and beyond.

 

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Cost-effective, Green Solutions for the Mobility Industry

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Cost-effective, Green Solutions for the Mobility Industry

Cost-effective, Green Solutions for the Mobility Industry

At this year’s IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover,Germany, Fronius showcased its innovations around intelligent charging management, charging solutions for electric cars, and complete solutions for e-mobility, load management, and energy supply.

It’s the first time that the Business Unit Solar Energy of Fronius International Gmbh attended IAA Transportation.

“Fronius Solar Energy has been a pioneer in energy solutions for over 30 years,” explains Wolfgang Hink, Head of Energy Supply Solutions & Services, Fronius International Gmbh. “Carbon neutrality and cost effectiveness should not be seen as mutually exclusive. Our aim is to help you implement the pressing energy transition in an economical, intelligent, and flexible manner.”

 

Fronius impressively demonstrated its e-mobility solutions at booth D12 in Hall 24:

Fronius EMIL. Intelligent charging management for electric vehicles

The latest Fronius e-mobility innovation is Fronius EMIL – an intelligent charging management solution for electric car fleets,which has been developed for commercial customers. Power is intelligently supplied to the vehicles with user-based charging and is individually coordinated with the company-wide electricity consumption.

Fronius EMIL ensures that lines and equipment are not overloaded, thereby guaranteeing operational reliability. This makes the infrastructure more cost-effective and saves money.The intelligent charging management can be implemented anywhere and is extremely flexible. For example, any number of utility meters and charging points can be controlled without any additional hardware.

Fronius Wattpilot. Designed to move.

More and more companies are upgrading their vehicle fleets to electric cars, for obvious reasons. E-mobility is more sustainable than fossil fuels and also brings financial benefits. Driving is more economical in an electric car and the intelligent Fronius Wattpilot charging station optimizes these costs even more thanks to flexible charging.

E-mobility in combination with photovoltaics (PV) is the best example of a practical yet cost-effective way to implement the energy transition.

 

 

The Fronius Wattpilot comes in two versions – the static Wattpilot Home for the fleet of electric vehicles at the
company’s premises and the mobile Wattpilot Go for when users are on the move.

 

Fronius IPP. Solar energy without the investment

Fronius offers complete e-mobility, load management, and energy supply solutions. “Combining photovoltaics and e-mobility is a particularly rewarding setup. That’s why we also provide customers with complete concepts, from the requirements analysis through installation, maintenance, and servicing,” details Wolfgang Hink.

Electric cars can be charged in a particularly cost-effective and flexible manner with power from a company’s own photovoltaic system. What’s more, charging the electric vehicle fleet in this way allows a large amount of the company’s self-generated solar power to be used at source, which in turn means the PV system delivers a full return on investment even more quickly.

In addition to the economic advantages, ecological arguments are playing an ever-increasing role. Charging electric vehicles with green, local power from an in-house PV system also reduces CO 2 emissions.

“The mobility industry needs cost-effective solutions to contribute to the energy transition. In Fronius Solar Energy you will find an experienced partner to help you implement these solutions,” concludes Wolfgang Hink.

 

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Xeikon Expands Portfolio with Hybrid Print and Converting Presses

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Xeikon Expands Portfolio with Hybrid Print and Converting Presses

Xeikon Expands Portfolio with Hybrid Print and Converting Presses

Hybrid presses can be defined as label presses that incorporate two or more printing processes (digital and conventional) in-line with finishing units (varnishing, spot color printing, slitting, die-cutting and different embellishment techniques). Hybrid solutions benefit a label printer and converter with medium to long runs with either limited variation in converting (die cutting, slitting) and/or the need to add conventionally produced features e.g spot varnish, cold foil.

Today the standalone digital presses and standalone converting line address the largest part of the market. To expand the growth potential of digital, new solutions are needed. Unavoidably, this will convert conventional printed work into digital production through cost optimization. Think of larger volumes of SKU’s with the same die-cut shape, full-color jobs which hold a static embellishing element. These can be printed more effectively with a conventional process and then enriched with digital full-color printing. Trends in the market indicate luxury brands benefit from what their print provider offers; shorter runs, more versions and variations, variable text or graphics, and personalization allowing much greater freedom of creativity. Nevertheless, they do not want to give in to brand identity which can be visualized through embellishing elements. Not unlike luxury brands, promotional brands are too looking to find better ways of connecting with consumers through the use of e-commerce.

Today, Xeikon launches a fully digital hybrid solution based on its digital press (Cheetah or Panther series), the recently developed (2) Xeikon Label Converting Unit (LCU) and (3) Xeikon’s X-800 digital front-end. This solution can be configured to the need of the converter and becomes a powerful production system enabling label converters to step up their productivity whilst remaining fully flexible for all their customers’needs.

The main values of our hybrid label solution are:

  • From substrate to ready-label: a complete, single-pass production process flow
  • Eliminates a number of production steps resulting in higher productivity
  • Reduces waste and setup time
  • Opens up new business opportunities

“At Xeikon we take customer input seriously. Our solutions are cloud-connected providing us with a lot of data on how the equipment is performing. This results in the ability to provide more automation in combining production runs to increase efficiency”, explains Filip Weymans, Xeikon’s VP of Marketing, “That is why, along with the presses, we develop fully digital converting and embellishing products such as the Xeikon LCU which can be configured into hybrid print and converting solutions.”

Xeikon hybrid solutions can hold both Xeikon’s Cheetah (dry-toner) as well as Panther (UV inkjet) technologies hence all end-use applications can be addressed through this offering.

Dry-toner is the proven technology for all applications requiring adherence to high food safety standards while delivering the highest, matte-finished quality and achieving high quality on standard natural paper substrates (wine and spirits).Today, the second-generation Cheetah technology is used in Xeikon’s current dry-tonerdigital presses.

Xeikon’s UV inkjet Panther Technology was introduced in 2017, with a specific focus on labels across industries requiring high durability including the health and beauty markets. These applications make use of the key benefits of the unique features of UV inkjet such as scratch, scuff, and rub resistance.

“Some of our customers call a hybrid solution the best of both worlds”, continues Filip Weymans, ”All developments at Xeikon fit into our mantra of digitizing label manufacturing with the purpose of enabling label converters to develop a profitable and sustainable future-proof business.”

Come and see the new Xeikon hybrid press at Labelexpo Americas

The new hybrid printing solution, based on the Xeikon PX3300 (Panther), will be featured during Labelexpo Americas, September 13-15, Rosemont, IL. Join Xeikon in Hall F, Booth 5703, to see this and all the latest label print technology.

 

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Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Shows How Consumer Goods Can Be Packaged More Sustainably

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Shows How Consumer Goods Can Be Packaged More Sustainably

Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Shows How Consumer Goods Can Be Packaged More Sustainably

At the packaging trade show, Pack Expo International, the global packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles showcases its more sustainable product lines. From October 23th to 26th, 2022, the company will present the packaging solutions of tomorrow at the Mc Cormick Place convention center in Chicago, Illinois.

For many, the world has been at a standstill for the last few years. Almost no events took place, and the pandemic gripped the media landscape. But there has been a lot of innovation in the past few years. After a four-year break this fall, everything will revolve around tomorrow’s packaging solutions at the Chicago Convention Center. Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest manufacturer of flexible packaging, will be right at the forefront: In the South Building, Booth S-2696, Confectionery Pavilion, the packaging company will present its packaging solutions for consumer goods.

The manufacturer’s more sustainable product lines will be in focus. Presenting packaging solutions for food, beverages, confectionery, dairy, meat and fish products to personal care and pet food, Constantia Flexibles shows how consumers can bring recyclable products into their homes. One thing is clear, a shift to more sustainable packaging solutions across all consumer product sectors must happen. Constantia Flexibles focuses on the principles of the circular economy to promote sustainability. “Multi-material packaging, in particular, causes major challenges for the industry, as it is difficult to recycle. Therefore, we are focusing on safe and equally high-performing mono-material solutions to meet the circular economy and to promote a more sustainable tomorrow,” says Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles.

The Ecolutions family: high-performance recyclable packaging.
Consisting of the EcoLam, EcoVer, EcoPaper, and Ecoalu product lines, the Ecolutions family shows that recyclability and high packaging performance can be perfectly combined.

Eco Lam mono PE laminates are thinner and more heat resistant and offer a wider sealing window than other products in the sector. Another remarkable feature is the barrier characteristics, which can be adapted to the content. For example, EcoLam offers a water vapor barrier, EcoLamPlus has an additional barrier against oxygen, aromas, and mineral oils, and EcoLamHighPlus provides aluminum-like barrier properties.

The recyclable Eco Paper family offers many individual paper solutions. For example, EcoPaperPlus is perfect for applications that require a medium barrier. Applicable for products that require a barrier against aromas and grease, such as confectionery, snacks, and household and personal care products.

Eco Ver mono PP solutions are available in various barrier levels and can be used for various packaging applications. Especially EcoVer’s high thermal resistance offers new possibilities: the packaging solution features an improved outer layer in combination with a sealing layer that starts to seal already at low temperatures to allow a wider sealing window.

With 50% less thickness than standard coatings, Eco Peel Cover from our EcoAlu product lineprovides a more sustainable sealing solution for PP and paper cups. The absence of solvents in combination with UV flexographic printing, high resistance, and a sealing temperature range of 200 to 280°C show that Constantia Flexibles’ innovations promote sustainability on many levels.

More innovation, more sustainability
“We are most proud of our EcoPressoLid and CompresSeal innovations. They perfectly reflect how crucial investments in research and development are to make the packaging industry more sustainable,” adds Vervaat.

The Eco Presso Lid capsule lid from Constantia Flexibles is compostable, biobased, and perfect for sealing the top and bottom of compostable coffee capsules. The EN13432 certified material was awarded “OK Compost Industrial” by TÜV Austria in 2022 and convinces with its high oxygen barrier and excellent performance during the brewing process – two essential properties for high-quality, sustainable capsules.

Together with the Dutch film manufacturer Plasthill B.V., Constantia Flexibles has developed its latest innovation – the Compres Seal technology. It is based on a new micro-embossing technology that enables the basis weight of polyolefin sealing films to be reduced by up to 30% without any change in packaging thickness.

Constantia Flexibles at Pack Expo 2022
Learn more about product innovations and product lines. Visit Constantia Flexibles on-site at Pack Expo 2022 in Chicago Flexibles at the Mc Cormick Place Chicago convention center in the South Building, Booth S-2696, Confectionery Pavilion. Thomas Schulz, VP Marketing and Communication at Constantia Flexibles, will be available for statements and coordinate brief interviews with the Constantia Flexibles experts.

 

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United Caps and Mimica Partner to Produce Innovative Intelligent Cap Designed for Accessibility, Food Waste Reduction

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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United Caps and Mimica Partner to Produce Innovative Intelligent Cap Designed for Accessibility, Food Waste Reduction

United Caps and Mimica Partner to Produce Innovative Intelligent Cap Designed for Accessibility, Food Waste Reduction

The partnership between Mimica and United Caps continues United Caps’ heritage of sustainability, delivering breakthrough technology and accessibility with a unique approach to food safety with innovation you can touch

United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that its exclusive partnership with start-up Mimica has resulted in a unique, innovative closure that is a breakthrough in dynamic freshness food labels, creating accessible, affordable freshness indicators for all types of perishable products, from food to pharmaceuticals. The goal is to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety.

“Throughout our history,” said CEO Benoit Henckes, “we have invested heavily in innovation and R&D, and we view this innovation from Mimica as a game changer, one that has a profound effect on how caps are used, their contribution to the reduction of waste and carbon emissions and their ability to drive purchase.”

The concept for Mimica Touchcap, begun as a design project for Mimica’s founder, Solveiga Pakštaitė, was to make expiry dates inclusive to visually impaired people, before realising that expiry dates also drive large amounts of food waste. What if, she thought, there were a way to create a label that not only provided real-time information about the condition of food but could also be easily accessible to the visually impaired and cognitively challenged. The result: Mimica Touchcap, a freshness indicator that changes from smooth to bumpy if a product is no longer fresh.

With extensive testing and experimentation, Pakštaitė was able to calibrate a gel that never comes into contact with the product yet enables a specialised label to change from smooth to bumpy based on storage conditions and food profile. Working in partnership, the United Caps and Mimica teams were able to develop a fully recyclable cap that does not affect bottle recyclability yet offers a fast, easy way for a consumer to ensure food quality is still good.

 

The Mimica Touchcap was the result of a collaboration between United Caps and Mimica and has the potential of saving many thousands of tonnes of food currently being disposed of while still safe to consume.

 

The result? A sustainable closure that consists of a base cap and over cap from United Caps, the activator and gel invented by Mimica, a bumps tray and the top foil label that becomes bumpy as food deteriorates. The Mimica cap arrives at the filling line in two parts: The base cap, which has been tested by key filling line manufacturers and requires only minimal changes to the filling line; and the over cap which is applied after the filling process with a dedicated machine integrated into the production flow like other modules such as labelling or film wrapping. The top cap, where the bumps will appear is dormant until it isactivated by the consumer which happens automatically when the cap is twisted open for the first time.

 

Extensive testing and experimentation was required to calibrate the specific gel and activator required to make the Mimica Touchcap functional.

 

“As always, we look at solutions like this in a holistic fashion,” Henckes added. “Is it innovative? Is it sustainable? What is the ROI for a brand who adopts it? Are there changes that need to be made on filling lines? What happens to the cap at end of life? The Mimica Touchcap ticked all those boxes. If just two days of shelf life could be added to food products, retail waste could be cut by 50%, and home waste of perishable products could be cut by 63%. Brands who adopt this technology could increase sales by at least 10%, including the willingness of consumers to purchase larger containers of products, such as orange juice, without worrying as much about spoilage prior to full consumption.”

The cap is currently undergoing a pilot project in the UK with an orange juice brand. Through this pilot and other United Caps research, it was determined that the total annual waste of juice in the UK alone amounted to 121 million kilograms, with a Mimica Touchcap waste reduction potential of 44%, equating to 53 million kilograms annually of juice.

 

The top foil layer of the Mimica Touchcap becomes bumpy when the product should not be consumed, enabling immediate assessment of food safety.

 

“We are looking forward to continuing to work with Mimica to develop caps and closures for other types of products,” Henckes concluded. “Not only is reducing food waste important for the planet, but this alone also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Estimations based on verified data predict increasing the shelf life of perishable food by even one day could save over 202.8 million tons of GHG from entering the atmosphere. The goals and objectives of United Caps and Mimica are perfectly aligned with respect to sustainability, food safety and more.”

United Caps will be demonstrating Mimica Touchcap at the upcoming drinktec show, scheduled for 12 to 16 of September at Messe München, Germany. United Caps will be
located on Stand C5.403 at the show.

 

 

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Perstorp Announces Toxicity Targets to Safeguard Health and Environment

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Perstorp Announces Toxicity Targets to Safeguard Health and Environment

Perstorp Announces Toxicity Targets to Safeguard Health and Environment

Leading sustainable solutions provider Perstorp further strengthens their commitment towards significantly reducing their environmental impact by releasing two new 2030 sustainability targets for (eco) toxicity. The targets intend to ensure that no chemicals of concern reach the consumer or professional market, and that newly developed products are safe and sustainable by design.

In order to reach the long term ambition of becoming Finite Material Neutral, Perstorp is setting 2030 sustainability targets for the areas with the largest impact. Targets have now been set for (eco) toxicity, which aims to safeguard both human health and the environment. Perstorp’s new targets are aligned with the EU’s zero pollution ambition in the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment, the EU’s taxonomy regulation and they support the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6 and 12.

Perstorp has set the following (eco) toxic impact targets for 2030:

  • No chemicals of concern should reach the consumer or professional market
  • Newly developed products should be safe and sustainable by design

The above targets will promote safe use of all chemicals put on the market throughout the value chain, and drive the development of minimizing the hazard in the product portfolio. The toxicity targets will also drive the transformation towards a circular society as chemicals with lower toxicity enable circularity by being easier to process and recycle. Thus, adopting the (eco) toxic impact targets is an important part of contributing to the chemical industry’s sustainable transformation.

“Our new (eco) toxic targets demonstrate our commitment to reducing impact on humans and the environment, and they make our position on toxicity clear to our customers as well as end-customers and consumers,”, says Christoffer Paulsson, Vice President Regulatory Affairs. “The targets are now being implemented and will help guide us to establish a more stringent testing, screening and reviewing processes for our products – both existing products and those under development.”

“Developing and implementing these targets is an important step for us to take in order to solidify our position as a sustainable solutions provider”, says Anna Berggren, Vice President Sustainability. “It shows our commitment to transforming and reducing our own environmental impact, and ultimately it will also lead to safer and more sustainable end-products.”

 

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Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Combines Safety With Recyclability in Pharma Packaging

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Combines Safety With Recyclability in Pharma Packaging

Pack Expo 2022: Constantia Flexibles Combines Safety With Recyclability in Pharma Packaging

Constantia Flexibles proves that recyclable packaging solutions can also show excellent barrier properties with the product innovations Perpetua  and Perpetua Alta. Therefore, pharmaceutical products can be packaged not only safely but also sustainably. Constantia Flexibles will present its product innovations and established packaging solutions in the pharma sector at the world’s largest packaging trade fair, Pack Expo International, in Chicago from 23 to 26 October 2022.

Product safety is the top priority of every pharma packaging solution. Sustainability often plays a secondary role in this process. However, the demand for environmentally-friendly packaging is growing. Consumers and entrepreneurs increasingly focus on products with the smallest possible environmental footprint. “In our Research & Development department we place equal importance on the safety and sustainability of our packaging. Our packaging is only fit for the future if it meets both our standards. With the Perpetua and Perpetua Alta innovations, we combine both – performance and sustainability,” says Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles.

Perpetua: sustainable packaging solution with high barrier properties
Perpetua is made of recyclable polypropylene-based mono-material. Its excellent barrier properties make it ideal for pharmaceuticals. Perpetua protects products in the best possible way from oxygen, water vapor, and light. This is essential to maintain the efficacy of medicines. In addition, the product line is cyclos-HTP certified, which means that its recyclability is between 90 and 96%, depending on the individual material specification.

Perpetua Alta: Recyclable solution with high chemical resistance
The further development of Perpetua Alta is based on polypropylene (PP), is recyclable, and has a high chemical resistance to pharmaceutical products. It can therefore be used for excessively demanding products from both the pharmaceutical and food industries. The unique characteristic of the mono-material solution is the combination of sustainability and resistance. In addition, compared to conventional laminates, it is lighter, has higher efficiency, and offers optimal protection against oxygen, water vapor, and light.

Child safety and anti-counterfeiting features for even more security
High-performance packaging protects medicines so that their efficacy is maintained. But safeguarding against counterfeiting and unwanted consumption by children are also factors that must never be neglected when developing pharmaceutical packaging. To prevent children from getting hold of the contents of medicines, all Constantia Flexibles product lines are available in various child-resistant designs. These can be individually designed. Constantia Flexibles also invests in the further development of counterfeit-proof components of packaging because around 10 to 30% of the world’s medicines are counterfeit. The original medication’s high level of security can only be guaranteed if the outer packaging is equipped with identification features, and the primary packaging shows counterfeit-proof features. Many of Constantia Flexibles’ product lines are therefore available with anti-counterfeiting features.

In addition to the innovations, Constantia Flexibles will be presenting its established product lines at the PACK EXPO trade fair. Further high-performance packaging for different applications, such as oral, injectable, or pulmonary administration, can be found at the Constantia Flexibles stand at Pack Expo 2022.

 

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By Denis Finn, Product Development Engineer Guill Tool & Engineering, West Warwick, RI

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By Denis Finn, Product Development Engineer Guill Tool & Engineering, West Warwick, RI

By Denis Finn, Product Development Engineer Guill Tool & Engineering, West Warwick, RI

The extrusion process brings with it several challenges, product quality being the frontrunner in many industries especially with extruded medical products. Medical tubing and jacketed products must be produced to confirm to very tight tolerances, often wall thickness(es) and diameter(s) being inspected to tolerances lower than 0.0004”/.01mm. Polymers used in the medical industry may also be extremely expensive. The entire extrusion system must be carefully controlled and tuned to produce these demanding products in a cost efficient manner. This is especially important for multi-layer and/or multi-lumen constructions.

The flow channel geometry the polymer flows through is a critical component of a well-designed extrusion system. Residence time, or the amount of time the polymer flows through the die assembly, should be considered in an effort to avoid burning and stagnation issues. Channels that are too large means the polymer’s exposure time to processing temperatures could begin to degrade the polymer. Too restrictive of a geometry often means the system will run at high pressures, often limiting production speeds. Along with this, users can encounter dead spots that prevent the material from flowing freely. If this is not corrected, we can run into material that’s been completely degraded. (See photos.) While these situations can occur with all polymers, this becomes a serious problem in the medical industry due to the usage of expensive materials. Also, medical products commonly use barium sulfate, a radiopaque substance which allows the finished product to be visible on x-ray scans. When barium sulfate is co-extruded with high temperature materials like fluoropolymers, the flow channels must be engineered to ensure the barium sulfate does not degrade. Dead spots and high residence time will cause the barium sulfate to yellow and ruin the product.

The sensors and feedback the system provides should be checked and doubled checked to ensure the polymer is being properly processed. The temperature of the polymer flowing the die cavity could differ greatly from the thermocouple reading. As we know, the thermocouple is a sensor that measures the temperature of the die assembly. In most cases the sensor is not directly reading the temperature of the polymer but is installed on the outside housing of a die assembly. A considerable thermal gradient can occur between the polymer and the thermocouple,giving false confidence that the polymer is being properly processed. Since the polymer temperature could actually be colder or hotter than what is indicated, it is imperative to take physical measurements from the melt stream when working with fragile materials or establishing recipes for the line. To do this, you should take the measurements while at production speed. As the polymer begins to travel through the restrictive flow channels, it will develop heat from viscous dissipation. The faster you go the more heat the polymer’s flow will contribute to the system, if everything else stays the same. Close monitoring is critical for many thermally sensitive materials like ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), where gels and other degradation may occur. For example, you might look at the thermocouple and see 300ºC but measure the direct temperature and get 330ºC. In this case, you need to adjust the thermocouple settings to get the right melt temperatures. Materials may also be prone to melt fracture, a phenomenon that produces an unsatisfactory surface finish on the product. Utilizing proper tooling sizes and processing parameters will avoid these troublesome issues.

According to Bill Conley, our National Sales Manager, if the extruder is running very slowly, we can also offer dual, triple or quadruple output dies. Instead of getting another line, you are effectively doubling the extrusion system to double or even quadruple your production. In this way, you save a lot of money on equipment and processing personnel.

 

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Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Martin, a Duke University graduate and former Air Force officer, brings experience managing the legal affairs of publicly traded companies

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next-generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced it has appointed Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Martin will manage a wide range of legal matters across the company as Danimer continues to expand its manufacturing capacity to meet demand in the fast-growing bioplastics market.

Martin joins Danimer from Kaman Distribution Group, a leading national distributor of highly engineered products and services, where he had served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from 2020 until that company’s successful sale earlier this year. Before that, he was General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Accuride Corporation, a vehicle components manufacturer, starting in 2008.

Stephen E. Croskrey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Danimer, said, “We’re thrilled to have Steve join Danimer at this important point in our company’s history. His broad skill set, familiarity with numerous industries, and experience managing the legal affairs of publicly traded companies will be vital as we continue scaling up our production of renewable and sustainable biopolymers, offering manufacturers environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.”

Martin served as an officer in the Air Force from 1992 to 1998, managing the procurement of avionics systems for the Atlas Launch Vehicle system and serving on a satellite command and control squadron responsible for operating a constellation of satellites. He is a distinguished graduate of Squadron Officer School.

Martin received his Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law in 2001, graduating cum laude. He received his master’s from the University of Southern California and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, both in electrical engineering.

“I’m pleased to be joining Danimer just as the potential of bioplastics is starting to be more widely known,” Martin said. “As Danimer continues to build momentum in this growing industry, I’m excited to apply my expertise to tackle legal questions and further strengthen our company for the future.”

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