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BAHMÜLLER OPEN HOUSE
S of the TURBOX in
2006, this speciality
folder gluer line has become a
success story for BAHMÜLLER.
More than 160 installations
worldwide are proof of this.
One pillar of this success is
that the Turbox has been and
continues to be adapted and
further developed to meet the
current needs of existing and
potential new users.
One example of this was a
recent open house event at
Liebensteiner Kartonagen in
November 2023 – the ‘TURBOX
Performance Days’.
As Bahmüller demonstrated
at this year's FEFCO, one of
the most pressing issues
currently facing users of
speciality folder gluers is the
labour shortage and the
need to avoid physically
overworking existing staff.
Automation on an FKM,
Stack to Stack
Bahmüller has entered into a
co-operation with the provider
of robotic solutions upstream
and downstream of processing
machines, MuK from Elmshorn.
As part of the three-day
Performance Days at
Liebensteiner Kartonagen,
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your partner and always
The converting department runs four BOBST flexo converting lines and a BOBST specialty gluer.
“Saica continues to invest heavily produce attractive packaging to ensure that the facility would
in the UK. The most significant for food, beverages, detergents; not only meet current client needs
example of this commitment as well as many other industries but also anticipate future market
to growth has been the new and business sectors from trends,” continues Lister.
flagship Saica Pack facility that e-commerce to distribution. He adds, “A key part of that
opened during 2023 in Livingston, “The strategic investment in the research was establishing exactly
Scotland,” explains Brian Lister, UK Livingston factory has enabled what machinery would be required
& Ireland Country Manager, Saica Saica Pack to further expand our on site. Notable items of equipment
Pack. “The project began back in customer base, increasing our include a Fosber S/Line corrugator,
2020, but due to COVID, took time capacity and offering for customers which is a wider corrugator with
to formulate. We were proud to in Scotland. A notable success has improved run speed to improve
open the plant in 2023.” been the work done for Dewars lead times and enable automatic
The total investment into the White Label at the Livingston control of running parameters
Livingston facility stands at over facility, a successful collaboration vs board grade. We also have an
£50m, a significant investment that that led to two nominations at this Avanti conveyor system, which has
demonstrates Saica’s commitment year’s FlexoTech Awards.” led to a more efficient operation, an
to the Scottish market for the improvement in health and safety,
long-term. State of the Art reduced work in progress damage,
He continues, “A lot of our “The Livingston manufacturing and maximum converting machine
production is for the FMCG sector, facility features state-of-the-art outputs. And we have a range of
and much of this is in food and technology, and we are really new BOBST machinery to enable
drink, so we are an important proud of it. A substantial amount of precision printing, cutting, folding
part of that supply chain. We in-depth research was conducted and gluing.”
Safety was also paramount in and challenges associated with reduction, aligning with the
the design criteria. To ensure zero existing site locations led the company’s goal of minimising
pedestrian access to the transfer car company to take a major step to its environmental footprint.”
aisles, Avanti supplied their WISDOM increase Saica Pack’s capacity and
– Automatic Waste Ink Stereo Die offering for its customers. Industry Leaders
Automated Delivery System. “Investing in state-of-the-art Talking about the machinery
Once converted, all work flows technology has meant that we can chosen, Lister continues, “The
through the Avanti Double Mainline/ improve our total output, which will new corrugator will enable us to
Double Centralised Palletising in turn put us right at the forefront improve our output. The corrugator
system under RF Control and of the industry. The machinery is wider, 2.8m compared to the
Tracking. Capable of 220 pallets and processes that have been 2.1m corrugators at the previous
per hour, with large pallet storage implemented significantly improve Scotland sites. It also has an
– all under control of the Avanti operational efficiency. This not improved run speed of 420 m/min.
iMPRESS SCADA system ensures a only allows Saica Pack to deliver “The four BOBST flexo
smooth flow through the factory. products more quickly but also converting lines have an array
enhances quality and precision in of features that will make the
Growing Demand the packaging process.” entire production process much
Lister continues, “The primary driver Lister adds, “Another important more efficient. For example, the
behind the decision to invest in the aspect of the rationale is our multi anilox roll system allows
new factory in Livingston was the environmental impact. Saica Pack for optimised print coverage and
growing demand for high-quality, is committed to sustainability, quality for all substrate types. The
sustainable packaging solutions and advanced equipment often Duo and Tri Fold technology allows
across various industries. Changes comes with features that enable two or three cases to be produced
in customer demand, aging facilities energy efficiency and waste from a single sheet, whilst the four
colour rotary die-cutter can be He adds, “Our relationships with a 360º service to customers
customised, so it has internal and the suppliers have been a pivotal who can now manage their
external printing capability in a factor in the successful launch of relationship with Saica quickly,
single machine pass.” this facility. It was, without a doubt, and easily,” explains Lister.
a deeply collaborative effort that He concludes, “The packaging
Solid Relationships brought this vision to life. The sector is an exciting place to be
“Our experience working with relationships that we formed with right now, and as a company that
the suppliers for installation our suppliers were based on a shared is at the forefront of sustainable
and training was very positive,” commitment to excellence and a packaging solutions, I think we’ll
confirms Lister. “From the outset, mutual understanding of the continue to see a lot of innovation
they demonstrated a high level of project’s significance. This shared and investment as companies
professionalism and expertise in commitment was present from the seek ever-more sustainable supply
their field. The installation process outset and culminated in the chains. I am confident we’ll be at
was efficient and well-coordinated. successful opening of a site that the leading edge of this innovation,
Importantly, this ensured no boasts the latest and most innovative so watch this space.” ■
disruption to our operations. technologies. We look forward to a
“Furthermore, the training continued successful collaboration
provided from all partners with our suppliers in the future.” To watch an
EXCLUSIVE
was thorough and tailored to interview with
our specific needs. As a result, For the Future Brian Lister
our operators quickly became Saica Pack also recently invested scan the
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proficient in running the new heavily into its Wigan operation,
machinery. These productive consolidating two locations
partnerships with the suppliers into a single site. “Additionally,
have been a key factor in the we have invested in an exciting
success of the new facility.” new B2B App. The app provides
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CONNECT
CYBER SECURITY
Is there something that makes the corrugated industry Security, would hinder innovation.
particularly vulnerable? We cannot turn back time.
A closer look at the corrugated Moreover, corrugated board The corrugated industry
industry reveals that the biggest producers suffer from a lack of faces increased regulatory and
challenge comes from the long awareness and support by machine compliance requirements regarding
equipment lifecycles. As a result, builders in terms of Cyber Security. Cyber Security. There are certain
there is a substantial installed As previously mentioned, the lag parts of the current and upcoming
base consisting of legacy control in IT/OT convergence inhibits the legislation that affect only machine
systems and aging OT technology. application of consistent security builders and manufacturers of
The advent of Industry 4.0 further standards across the organisation. products with digital elements. In
complicates matters, expanding the the EU, this is the European Cyber
attack surface and creating extended Further Challenges Resilience Act, the European
risk scenarios for corrugated board Insurance and compliance ratings Machine Directive, and the RED
production and converting sites, depend on an organisation’s Delegated Act. But there is also the
as for many packaging companies measures for Cyber Security. NIS 2 guideline which challenges
non-organic growth, concentration This could be an incentive for several industries and its supply
processes and long machine lifetimes overly restrictive Cyber Security chains, amongst which we also find
have led to a large landscape of strategies. However, neglecting the packaging industry.
machines and subsystems from the technological progress in Furthermore, end-user customers
different generations, different IIOT, Cloud Computing, Artificial have an increased interest in their
suppliers and varying degrees of Intelligence, and other fields, supplier’s availability and productivity
connectivity and security. for the sake of increased Cyber and the protection of their data.
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JS OPEN HOUSE IN BRAZIL
big step in the right direction, and sectors, has stressed “the importance of paramount importance since
everyone supports its goals of of setting realistic objectives based a perfectly closed reuse-and-
reducing waste and CO2 emissions. on a sustainability analysis and return system will not exist in
Back in 2020, the EU Council only when it is demonstrated that the foreseeable future. The
already welcomed the intention they have clear benefits for the thousands of different plastics all
for all packaging to be reusable or environment and society” (6). have a different composition of
recyclable by 2030. I’m not suggesting plastic chemicals that cannot be recycled
However, proposals to impose packaging should be eliminated. together. This makes it impossible
mandatory reuse rules for transport We must be pragmatic. There to process plastic efficiently while
packaging are concerning. As I are and there will be many uses the proposed regulation requires
wrote last year, they would pull the for plastic. But where it can all reusable packaging to be
rug out from under the world’s best be switched for a sustainable recyclable when it becomes waste.
recycling system and cause the alternative, it should be. Fortunately, cardboard
amount of plastic being produced The overriding principle should packaging is already 100%
as reusable packaging to double be this: we should not replace the recyclable and biodegradable.
by 2040 . A regulation intended
(3)
world’s best recycling system with One of its greatest features is that
to prevent waste could end up an unproven reuse-and-return it can be customised to perfectly
including a loophole that causes a system to justify a product people package just about any product.
mountain of it. want to use less rather than more. This saves space and creates
The reality is that only 9% of Theoretically, if we reused all important efficiencies in transport
plastics are currently recycled (4). plastic, none would end up in the while reducing CO2 emissions.
The remaining 91% end up in environment. But this is a myth. Like so many important
landfills and incinerators or in our Currently, reuse systems consider moments in history, the upcoming
rivers, beaches and oceans. Plastic themselves successful at a return vote in the European Parliament
also accounts for 10-13% of the CO2 rate of 75% – an equivalent of just and the Council’s decision come
emissions we need to eradicate four trips from the producer of a down to politicians doing their
by 2050. Encouraging reusable packaged good to consumer and best to choose between two
packaging is well intentioned, back to the producer. This is far possible futures. One, where plastic
but we shouldn’t have to scrap away from what the regulation aims production continues to rule and
recyclable materials: the two for. grow. Or the second, better option,
should go hand in hand. There is a clear risk that, well where cardboard packaging with
The Spanish agri-food sector intended as this regulation may its, by far superior, existing, and
has also sounded the alarm that be, Europe will end up with huge proven recycling system across
reuse doesn’t consider the ongoing amounts of oversized, reusable Europe becomes a cornerstone
increase in CO2 emissions caused packaging that in practice will of EU policies for a truly circular
by the logistics, transportation make only a few trips and is economy. Will our political leaders
and washing systems needed for nonrecyclable according to the commit to a green and circular
reusable packaging (5). same regulation’s definitions. Europe? Or will they continue
And the Spanish Confederation Reuse-and-return systems to favor fossil-based materials
of Business Organizations (CEOE), are laudable if the material that will further enlarge Europe’s
which represents two million is completely recyclable and existing mountain of plastic
companies and freelancers from all ideally biodegradable. This is packaging waste? ■
(1) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022PC0677
(2) Smurfit Kappa commissioned study by Censuswide. Sample 700 people in Spain, France and Germany. Margin of error +/-3.7 percent for each market.
(3) FEFCO: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/plastic-economy-the-unintended-consequence- of-reuse-targets/
(4) https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-treaty-progress-puts-spotlight-circular- economy
(5) https://elpais.com/economia/2023-10-17/el-sector-agroalimentario-reclama-mas-seguridad- juridica-ante-el-futuro-reglamento-de-envases.html
(6) https://www.ceoe.es/es/ceoe-news/sostenibilidad/ceoe-lleva-las-instituciones-europeas-la-posicion- de-un-millon-de-empresas
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KAITUO OPEN HOUSE
After dinner, guests were closely with customers to get Representatives of strategic
entertained with a laser show, constant feedback, which it then co-operation suppliers, Vice
music and dancing displays. implements via R&D and product President of Shenzhen lnovance
There was also a prize draw for evolution. Another reason for its Technological Co Ltd, Zhang
a series of Huawei products ongoing success is its customer- Leiqun and Secretary General &
as a focus of the evening. centric approach of business, Executive Vice President of the
Guests had an enjoyable night to provide comprehensive China Packaging Federation, Wang
encapsulated by the night-time technical support and service Zhongyue and also Government
of Qingdao Seashore. guarantees to all customers in Representatives gave speeches
pre- and after-sale, ensuring solid declaring confirmation to Qingdao
Contract Signings cooperation from over 1,500 Kaituo-NC’s achievements over
On 18th October, guests were invited customers all over the world. the last 20 years.
to visit the new manufacturing
location; the company is located on
a 135 acre site, with over 800,000
sqm of buildings, which are home
to R&D, manufacturing, testing and
commissioning. The latest quality
control systems are in place to help
the company ensure best quality
and mass production.
Throughout its 20 years
of development, Qingdao
Kaituo-NC has always specialised
in dry-end equipment, working
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KAITUO OPEN HOUSE
At the event, Cui Jinbao by Linyi Ouantong Packaging, After the anniversary ceremony,
undertook the signing of sales Zhejiang Hengxinye Packaging, guests were shown around the facility,
contracts with five customers for Shangqiu Liannuo Packaging, including the machining workshop,
five complete corrugator dry-ends. Dezhou Chunxiang Packaging and assembly hall, and the testing and
The machines have been ordered Hejian Junfeng Packaging. commissioning workshop. ■
T
hailand’s corrugated The domestic market is Thai packaging companies
industry is entering a also offering box makers new gearing up for future business
new development phase opportunities. Younger Thai growth include Inter Group
as a recent wave of foreign consumers expect a wider choice Packaging, which is implementing
manufacturing investment brings in of products in supermarkets and an ambitious two-phase investment
new customers making electronics convenience stores. This is creating programme to expand and upgrade
and other hi-tech products who demand for a greater variety of production at its two corrugated
require high quality boxes to pack colourful corrugated packaging plants in Bangkok and Prachinburi
their goods for export. than previously. in central eastern Thailand.
Kittisak Rangnoktai, Managing Director of both Inter Fibre Container Co Ltd and group member Inter Eastern Container Co Ltd
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CONTINUED EXPANSION
In Detail
Inter Fibre Container occupies a
43,200 sqm site in Bang Khae, in
the western outskirts of Bangkok.
In addition to the new Isowa Ibis,
the plant also is equipped with its
Isowa Falcon, two other FFGs and
two corrugators, including a 2.5m
Yue Li corrugator.
Working a two-shift day, Inter
Fibre Containers produces about 10
million sqm of corrugated sheets a
month. About 65% of the sheets are
used in-house, while the remainder
are sold to other converters. About
70% of the sheets made are single
wall, the rest are doublewall.
“We have had this production
ratio for quite some time,”
Rangnoktai said. “Most of our
sheets are made of C and B flute,
and BC doublewall.”
Around 40% of Inter Fibre
■ 2021: In a commitment to
sustainability and the use of
cleaner raw materials, after
years of research, the company
launched the new MBOCA FREE®,
anticipating European Union
regulations.
2 2-9 10 11 12
Editorial Technical Seminar EU Parliament dinner EU policy FEFCO activities
Eleni Despotou 25-27 October 2023
Director General Lyon, France
Editorial
Director General
P
articipants from the corrugated
FEFCO emphasises the need for a balanced sector, suppliers, customers and
approach that acknowledges the unique industry visionaries talked about
advantages of corrugated cardboard in terms of sustainability improvements, optimised
recyclability, efficiency, renewability and overall energy consumption, production of lighter
environmental impact. and stronger board systems and other smart
As FEFCO works towards securing a balanced technologies.
position in the legislative process, it stands as a
The 2023 event set an attendance record,
beacon for the corrugated cardboard industry,
with the numbers up from the previous
showcasing the resilience and adaptability
FEFCO events in Copenhagen (2021) and
needed to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. “Our product has proven to be
Geneva (2019). On the exhibition floor, 165
The challenges faced in the market and essential to the well-being of
stands and 110 exhibitors from 41 countries
legislative arena are met with determination the economy and for society. showed their products and services.
and a commitment to sustainability, ensuring It has demonstrated its unique
that corrugated packaging remains an The programme included sessions on
role in the distribution value
indispensable choice for the future. FEFCO's energy efficiency and energy reduction,
chain. Corrugated cardboard is light paper grammage, artificial intelligence
unwavering dedication is a testament to its
role as a leader in the corrugated cardboard
recyclable and recycled.” (AI), digital printing, logistics flows,
industry, steering the sector towards a Fady Gemayel - FEFCO President bio-based coatings, cybersecurity and
sustainable and prosperous future.
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Left: High level panel: Markku Leskelä, Metsä Board; Saverio Mayer, SKG/ FEFCO Vice President & Lars Engel, BHS.
Right: (from left to right): Richard Coward (moderator); panellists (see above) & Allan Dickner, IKEA (on screen).
EU legislation, and four high-level panel continued. “Let us not forget that our boxes, In the first panel discussion, on innovation
discussions for participants to consult and once used, are recovered, repulped, and and reuse, Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe at
debate key issues with leaders and experts made into paper and then into a new box. Smurfit Kappa and FEFCO Vice President,
from the industry and the sector. This is real circularity. Corrugated boxes are said that the industry was facing a moment
using the same fibre repeatedly, as 89% of of truth as the world dealt with climate
Being held just one day after the EU’s draft
paper packaging is made from recovered change and geopolitical threats to the
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
paper.” economy such as the wars in the Middle East
(PPWR) was finalised, the impact of the
FEFCO Director and Ukraine. “The challenge for the industry
regulation on the industry was top of mind
General Eleni is to drastically change, or revolutionise,” he
during the seminar. (The PPWR, which aims
Despotou said the said. “I’m not saying it is easy. But there is
to reduce packaging waste across the entire
event showed how the nothing that has substantially changed the
economy, was approved by the European
corrugated cardboard industry in the past 15–20 years.”
Parliament on 22 November 2023.)
sector is fit for the BHS Corrugated Managing Director Lars
FEFCO President Fady Gemayel said the future. “Our world
Engel also urged radical change. “We need
corrugated industry was already aligned faces challenges as
to envision the corrugated industry in
with the EU’s Green Deal objectives. “Our we move to become more sustainable while
5–10 years,” he said. “Challenges lead to
product has proven to be essential to the continuing to improve customer service and
opportunities, which lead to innovation. If
well-being of the economy and for society. excellence. We are creating smart and
we want to reduce our carbon footprint,
It has demonstrated its unique role in sustainable packaging solutions that can
we must go further into lightweight. And
the distribution value chain. Corrugated adapt to these changing demands and help
that means preprint — digital rather than
cardboard is recyclable and recycled,” he the planet become greener.”
analogue.”
Markku Leskelä, Senior Vice President
Development at Metsä Board, called for
evolution in the face of new regulations.
“Almost every challenge we have is
something we can work on. We can turn
these challenges into opportunities,” he
said. “The word sustainability connects so
many worlds. For example, the reduction of
the carbon footprint is crucial and we need
to find ways to use even more lightweight
materials.”
IKEA of Sweden Senior Packaging Manager
Allan Dickner defended the corrugated
sector as the EU moved to push for more
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reusable packaging. “Reuse is important,
but we should use it where it is appropriate.”
He underlined the sector’s commitment
to sustainability. “We are not the bad guys
in this. People will eventually judge that
this is good for us and good for the planet.
Competitors will always try to pinpoint
difficulties of board, but we are 100%
renewable and reusable.” Dickner also said
corrugated is in the DNA of IKEA and its
50 packaging engineers. “People love the
brown corrugated board. Our identity is the
hotdog, meatballs and brown board.”
In the session on
innovation in energy
reduction, Climact
Managing Partner
Pascal Vermeulen
explained the FEFCO
Climate Neutrality Left to right: Michael Frey, Consultant; Silvia Trevisan, KTH Stockholm; Robert Tschullik, Klingele,
Pascal Vermeulen Klaus Lüke, Klingele (moderator) & Pascal Vermeulen, Climact
Roadmap and CO2 tool.
“FEFCO does not wait and has created a manufacturing and by using energy-efficient larger plants are not always more efficient,
roadmap,” he said. He added that the transport modes to decarbonise transport. and urged manufacturers to focus on
corrugated cardboard sector produced 11.5 “We cannot move alone — we need to implementable measures through
million tonnes (mt) of CO2 in 2020, and if its work with suppliers and other partners. In equipment upgrades and mastering
upward trend were to continue, it would rise addition, as a prerequisite; we need stability processes. They listed best practice
by 6.1 mt by 2050. “But with a coordinated from policymakers and robust energy grid measures covering thematic areas such as
plan involving all parts of the value chain, we infrastructure.” steam generation and distribution,
can reduce this number. The good news is corrugating, converting, and auxiliaries
Robert Tschullik,
that there is a roadmap. And if everyone such as compressed air, and monitoring
Klingele Technical
plays its part, we can reach carbon factory lighting and heating.
Project Manager and
neutrality.” member of the FEFCO Silvia Trevisan,
The roadmap foresees, within the Energy Efficiency Postdoctoral
corrugated sector, cuts of 3.3 mt with Working Group, Researcher at KTH
material efficiency (less/thinner paper, warned that energy Royal Institute of
Robert Tschullik
recyclability, minimising material losses efficiency is an issue Technology, outlined
during production and improving product littered with buzzwords. It’s more useful to the challenges behind
design), 1 mt in energy efficiency (improved look at the energy waste that can’t be seen. electrification
Silvia Trevisan
efficiency and reduced energy input) and His examples included: motion sensors in – inherently
1.8 mt in heat and grid decarbonisation. toilets that use more energy than they save; fluctuating renewable sources, curtailment
energy-wasting air pumps for wastewater; of renewable, increasingly variable
However, Vermeulen said, two-thirds of the
not using solar panels on the roof; keeping electricity prices, non-flexible loads and
necessary cuts would come from outside,
vacuum pressure pads working when they strains on the electricity grid – and said
in the value chain, primarily in paper
are not needed; and not insulating steam renewable energy must rise fivefold by 2050
pumps. to meet the EU’s targets.
Some 99% of the She explained how to empower net-zero
electric energy used heat generation with thermal energy
by the corrugated storage (TES). The paper, pulp and print
sector comes from the sector uses 13% of all industrial heat
grid. Sennai Mesfun of demand, making it the fourth biggest
the Research industry sector, she said. To produce 200 kg
Institutes of Sweden of paper, some 560 kwh of energy is needed,
Sennai Asmelash
(RISE) and consultant equivalent to driving 3,500 km in an electric
Michael Frey detailed how to decarbonise car or using an eco-lightbulb for 3.5 years.
the value chain, noting that FEFCO has She explained TES, arguing that integrating
Krassimira Kazashka, FEFCO
begun an energy survey, with figures being TES is the most cost-competitive energy
Marc Van Damme, OIC Chair updated every two years. They warned that solution for industrial heat. “All this is not
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Left to right: Klaus Lüke, Klingele (moderator); Bastian Deppisch, Koenig & Bauer; Léonard Badet, BOBST; Christian Lang, Göpfert;
Steve Biller, BW Papersystems & Alexander Kollofrath, Thimm
just for the sake of the environment, but • Koenig & Bauer Product Manager Bastian need to take small, efficient steps before
about reducing costs. Electrification is a Deppisch explained a production data revolutionising.”
key pathway towards decarbonisation. TES analysis tool to improve efficiency. “Our
• BW Papersystems Senior Product
systems can alleviate the challenges.” goal is to be CO2 neutral in all our plants by
Manager Steve Biller urged companies
2030 — but also to keep improving after
The panel discussion on energy efficiency to work closer with customers to find
that,” he said, adding that energy saving
gathered four experts to share ideas and the balance between performance and
with standstill measures will be 110 W/h
experiences. sustainability. When it comes to power, he
in a year. He said that die-cutters had to
said dryers and vacuumers are similar in
• BOBST Chief Technology Officer Léonard improve to handle lightweight paper.
that operators think more is better — but
Badet said the company has optimised
• Christian Lang, Sales Manager at Göpfert that is not always the case.
parameters with sensors that measure
Maschinen, explained his energy data
electrical power, air and drying. “We can The second session looked at innovations in
handling tool that collects, measures and
only improve what we can measure,” he corrugators.
analyses data. “The machines use far too
said, adding that some 75% of BOBST
much energy, but we can’t find where Borregaard Technical
carbon footprint comes from the
the energy is used,” he said. Göpfert Application Manager
machine’s usage at the converter’s site.
installed 28,600 m2 of solar panels on its Steen Jacobsen
Looking ahead, optimised 3D printed
roof; Lang said this was not just about explained his research
parts could improve vacuum transport
energy efficiency and carbon neutrality into the viscosity and
efficiency by 60%.
but about energy independence. “We connectivity
properties of
Steen Jacobsen
cellulose, which helps
create a stable glue, resulting in fewer
mechanical breakdowns. One case study
found 19.8% glue savings, 8% energy
savings, 40% less downtime and a 20%
speed increase, while other studies showed
even more impressive results.
Jan Andersson,
Technical Sales &
Product Development
Manager at Holmen,
which develops
premium paperboard
from sawn and refined
wood products,
explained how the company made light and
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Martin McTigue,
Director of Product
Management, BW
Papersystems, said
that he was aiming for
a 40% reduction in
thermal energy and a
Martin McTigue
33% reduction in
electrical energy use by 2050. He
emphasised non-crush features that prevent
waste and direct drive motors with fewer
gearboxes, and noted that paper at the
correct temperature requires less starch to
bond.
Fosber Group CEO
Marco Bertola talked
about the journey
towards sustainable
Left to right: Klaus Lüke, Klingele; Thomas Wimmer, Palm Verpackung; Tomasz Garbowski, Poznan consumption and
University; Marco Bertola, Fosber; Jan Andersson, Holmen; Martin McTigue, BW Papersystems; Fosber’s three
Steen Jacobsen, Borregaard; Lars Komogowski, BHS & Nęcki, Łukasz, VPK (moderator).
principles: people,
ultralight new fibre papers. He said Holmen’s difference in printing quality or stiffness processes and
73 gsm paper results in the production of between 80 gsm and 60 gsm,” he said, technology. He said predictive maintenance
13,699 m/t (compared to the previous figure adding that customers want reasonable and was a key part of the process, which
of 100 gsm making 10,000 m/t), which stable technical values at a reasonable cost. included a sustainability and consumption
means saving 744 kg CO2 emissions per analysis of all machine functions — leading to
Tomasz Garbowski,
tonne of paper.
Associate Professor at more efficiency and less consumption.
Thomas Wimmer, Poznan University of BHS Corrugated Thermal Engineer Lars
Head of Technology, Life Sciences, Komogowski explained the differences
Corrugated Cardboard explained how AI is between efficacy, effectiveness and
Production at Palm helping optimise the efficiency (i.e., is it working / working well
Group, spoke about corrugated board / working in the most ecological way?). For
Tomasz Garbowski
the packaging production process by example, he said digitalisation is a way to
performance of improving efficiency, increasing quality, become more efficient, but not the right
Thomas Wimmer
ultralight corrugated reducing energy consumption and thereby way to reduce consumption. But heat
case media and the ‘green pulping’ concept. cutting costs and CO2. “AI can indirectly consumption can be optimised by using
His target is ultralight corrugated case contribute to cutting emissions, and it will machine learning to improve metering and
media (ulCCM), which is 60 gsm. “There is no come sooner rather than later.” monitoring.
The third session explored innovations in
converting.
• Cyrille Tueta, Area
Sales Manager (Lyon)
at BOBST, explained
the multi-out
applications on
casemakers, noting
that BOBST machines
Cyrille Tueta
with dual cutters and
multifold can make 40,000 boxes/hour.
• EMBA Sales Director
Esa Koski talked of
reversing the skip feed
with the patented
TwinFeed system to
create a dual box
process. “You have two
FEFCO Operations and Innovation Committee Esa Koski
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Peter Rättö, Scientific
Officer at Research
Institutes of Sweden
(RISE) explained why
bio-based barrier
coatings could
become an alternative
Peter Rättö
to plastic layers. He
said there is currently intense research into
the barrier performance of materials, and
listed future product opportunities using, for
example, nanocellulose, hemicellulose, lignin
and carbon fibres.
BHS Corrugated
Product Manager
Armin Kaltenbacher
outlined the threats
from cybercrime, from
Left to right: Astrid Glasenapp, RISE (moderator); John Nicholls, SKG/FEFCO H&S Committee; hacking to
Olivier Waddington, Siegwerk; Krassimira Kazashka, FEFCO; Peter Rättö, RISE; Armin Kaltenbacher,
BHS & Saskia Runte, VDW/ FEFCO OIC (moderator). ransomware. He said
83% of organisations
machines in one. You can’t always invest in converting and speed. “We need a new digital have had more than one breach, at an
many lines, but here you can invest in one ink model, a new printing format and a new average cost of $4.82 million. Industry 4.0,
machine.” equipment concept.” by connecting previously isolated systems,
• Mitsubishi Heavy • Highcon Vice creates a bigger attack surface and
Industries (MHI) Head President and General extended risk scenarios, with insurability
of Sales Giovanni Manager for Sales depending on security measures. Most
Bettini explained how Europe Jürgen Freier victims pay the ransom just to get back into
the latest machines said that digital business as soon as possible — “not always a
can produce 42,000 finishing is opening good idea”.
boxes/hour, with the new opportunities and Krassimira Kazashka,
Giovanni Bettini Jürgen Freier
dual slotter machine promising amazing FEFCO Technical
able to do up to 700 boxes/minute. He noted results. The equivalent box strength uses Director, detailed the
that the newest technologies were more fewer dies and produces lower carbon impacts of the PPWR,
energy efficient, cutting CO2 emissions. emissions. whereby all packaging
• BGM (BAHMÜLLER- The final session looked at innovation driven should be recyclable
GÖPFERT by the changing environment, markets and by 2030. “It’s great
Krassimira Kazashka
Maschinenbau) COO supply chains. news for us as we are
Ulrich G. Wolz outlined recyclable: we are designed for recycling,
Oliver Waddington,
the challenges with separately collected, sorted and recycled to
Head of Business
minimum box heights secondary raw materials to substitute
Development - WB
and how the Multibox primary materials, and it can be done at
Ulrich G. Wolz Barrier Coatings at
system can address scale,” she said, noting that corrugated
Siegwerk, described
this. He also explained the patented cardboard packs and protects 75% of goods
traditional and printed
FLOWBELT technology, which ensures no transported and delivered across Europe,
barrier coatings, which
friction between the box and folding belt, Oliver Waddington and has a 90% recycling rate.
include laminates, wax
and the TopSpeedStacker.
coatings such as paraffin, hydrophobics However, the EU list of targets for
• Kento Digital such as silicone, and dispersion coatings recyclability performance grades could be
Printing CEO Javier such as mineral fillers and film formation. He trickier, including the question of what to
Quesada argued that said dispersion coating systems cost do with the plastic part in packaging, such
digital printing on €10 million but are worth it. He also noted as plastic straps. There are also targets
corrugated is a major that while rigid plastic packs were long for different sectors such as e-commerce,
failure: only 0.3% of perceived as necessary for water and grouped packaging, transport packaging
total corrugated is moisture barrier, a paper-based pack format and large-scale consumer groups. “Are
digitally printed more does much of the same job and has the right we future-ready? We don’t know yet,”
than a decade since it came to market. That functionality. “It’s not yet like-for-like but it is Kazashka said, pointing out that reuse
is mainly due to the high costs, but also glue, fit for purpose.” targets are a threat to the corrugated
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sector. “We are saying reuse and recycling applications to help, from multi-cameras to Thimm Group Managing Director Ekkehard
are complementary. All reusable packaging fork-lift mounted cameras. “The trends are Dürr said the company’s 13 factories had
must be reused — meaning transporting positive, but we need to continue to engage focused on preprint, but after consulting
empty crates back. Not to mention the costs to get better. And AI is just one ingredient in customers found demand for digital
for washing. Reuse targets should be used the long-term management of risk.” printing, so went all in. “If you compare only
only if they are realistic and have proven prices, digital will always be more expensive
The final panel discussion explored digital
benefits.” than flexo — but you have to consider all the
printing and the challenges of developing
factors.”
John Nicholls, Vice fast, high-quality and adaptive systems.
President Health & Thimm Group Director Prepress & Print
FEPA Chief Innovation & Information Officer
Safety Europe at Solutions Steffen Walter explained the
Daniele Plazzi said printed technology is a
Smurfit Kappa and factors for backing digital: sustainability,
paradox, whereby production may conflict
member of the FEFCO supply chains, digital workflow and
with customer demand. “Customers want
Health & Safety technology. He also predicted that Thimm
flexibility but not every solution fits all
Committee, outlined will soon have some plants without any
John Nicholls needs,” he said.
the progress in making analog print units.
the corrugated industry a safe workplace. LIC Packaging President Bertoldo Piero
He said lost time accident (LTA) frequency said that of the 150 million m2 of packaging
and injury rates have been brought down produced by LIC, 20 million m2 is printed.
over the years, but there are still too many “Supporting sustainable business solutions FEFCO would like to
repeat or similar incidents, despite sharing is about meeting the needs of the market,” thank all the Technical
he said. “In my view, digital printing is the
best practices. Nicholls raised hopes for AI
future.”
Seminar Sponsors
Left to right: Daniele Plazzi, FEPA; Bertoldo Piero, LIC Packaging; Marc Van Damme, VPK/OIC
Chairman (moderator); Ekkehard Dürr, Christiansen Print & Steffen Walter, Thimm Group
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Corrugated packaging industry innovation awards at FEFCO’s Lyon Technical Seminar
Inspiring and environment-friendly innovations in the controlling dryer settings. Dave Burgess
corrugated sector were celebrated with prestigious awards explained the closed-loop algorithm
on 27 October, at the end of the three-day FEFCO Technical that optimises drying levels, cutting
Seminar in Lyon. electricity costs on flexo printing units.
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EU Parliament dinner 13 September Strasbourg
A dinner debate organised by FEFCO in September at the European Parliament in Strasbourg was attended by
stakeholders from the corrugated cardboard sector and MEPs.
The debate focused on the benefits of of the PPWR that were ignored by the initial Fady Gemayel, FEFCO President
corrugated packaging, how recycling and impact assessments.
reuse are complementary solutions, and
For MEP Kelly, impact assessments
the fact that wiping out one in favour of the
are needed but, currently, they are
other will have substantial consequences
not comprehensive enough. “Impact
for the environment, jobs in Europe and the
assessments from the European Commission
fulfilment of the EU Green Deal.
look at economic, environmental and
MEP Massimiliano Salini outlined the key social effects, but they don’t take into
issue underlying the EU Packaging and account many side effects and unintended
Packaging Waste (PPWR) legislation: the gap consequences, including the potential
between the PPWR and reality. negatives around usage of water, increase of
traffic, logistics and environmental impacts.“
Central to that gap is its emphasis on reuse Saverio Mayer, FEFCO Vice President and CEO
rather than recycling, reflecting how the Another key issue widely discussed at the Europe SKG
objectives of the legislation shifted from dinner was the rise of plastic production
waste management to waste prevention. and waste. With the well-known issues
“This shift represents a move from packaging surrounding plastic packaging, MEP Salini
being an environmental discussion to a stated that “it makes no sense to change
lifestyle discussion,” said MEP Salini. from cardboard back to plastic”.
Attendees highlighted a key fact: cardboard FEFCO members attending reinforced their
is already circular. Not only does the material pledge to reducing packaging waste and
have a recycling rate that exceeds 90%, but meeting the EU’s 2050 climate targets.
new material also contains on average 89%
Moreover, attendees called for continuing
recycled content. MEP Sean Kelly noted in his
focus on seeing reuse and recycling as MEP Sean Kelly
remarks that circularity “is one of the ideals
complementary solutions — an approach that
of Europe at the moment.”
benefits the environment, society and the
The discussion shone a light on some key economy.
side effects and unintended consequences
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PPWR refresher and update
The proposal • overall packaging reduction targets: 5% by However, we secured support for stronger
2030, 10 % by 2035 and 15 % by 2040. recycling rules as well as preserving entirely
The Packaging and Packaging Waste
new reuse requirements.” - Grace O’Sullivan,
Regulation (PPWR) was published by the • maintain the exemptions for cardboard for
Greens/EFA.
European Commission in November 2022. transport packaging.
The legislation is complementary to the • restrictions on the use of certain single-
objectives of the EU Green Deal and Circular
Next steps
use packaging formats.
Economy Action Plan (CEAP). It aims to The Council must now adopt its general
• ban on the use of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl
reduce packaging waste, to harmonise approach on the PPWR, a political agreement
substances) and Bisphenol A in food
measures at European level and eventually at Council level, before trialogue negotiations
contact packaging.
ensure packaging is recycled or reused. can begin between the institutions.
Several political groups commented on the
The European Parliament’s Environment The Spanish Presidency of the Council
vote.
Committee (ENVI) was assigned the file played a crucial role in the coordination of
in December 2022, with Belgian MEP “By voting to ban ‘eternal’ pollutants in food the Council position on the Commission's
Frédérique Ries leading as the rapporteur. packaging, the European Parliament has legislative proposal. On 18 December
Additionally, the Committee on Industry, shown that it will not compromise with the 2023, the Council is expected to reach
Research and Energy (ITRE) was given joint health of European citizens.” - Frédérique an agreement on its general approach.
competence on key articles for FEFCO. Ries, Renew Europe Therefore, the trialogue negotiations will
Both committees adopted positions on the “While aiming for reuse, we must be aware only begin in January 2024, under the
legislation prior to the European Parliament’s of packaging's life cycle. One cannot Belgian Presidency of the Council. However,
plenary vote held last 22 November. generalise; single- use can still be the agreements will need to be reached quickly
best environmental solution in certain as the legislation should be finalised well
FEFCO and its members have actively
before the EU elections take place on 6–9
engaged on the file over the past year, taking circumstances.” - Massimiliano Salini,
European People’s Party. June 2024. If negotiations are delayed, the
part in the ongoing negotiations at both EU
file will pass to the second half of 2024,
and national level. “Our focus on promoting reusable packaging under the Hungarian Council Presidency.
and expanding recycling options reflects
The Parliament vote our commitment to minimising the For context, at the next European elections,
environmental impact of single-use items 720 members of the Parliament will be
The European Parliament voted to approve
and fostering a circular economy.” - Delara elected. They will vote to elect the new head
their position on the PPWR on 22 November
Burkhardt, Socialists & Democrats Group. of the European Commission and approve
2023, with 426 votes in favour, 125 against
Commissioners.
and 74 abstentions. Prior to the vote, many “Conservatives in Parliament unfortunately
alternative amendments were proposed by managed to remove important restrictions FEFCO will continue its active stakeholder
different political groups, coalitions of MEPs on superfluous single-use packaging, engagement in the negotiations on the PPWR
and the ITRE Committee. Some highlights demonstrating the influence of the single- to ensure the final legislation is beneficial
from the Parliament-approved proposal are use lobby and fast-food corporations. for both the environment and the internal
as follows: market.
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FEFCO activities
New Corresponding members ways with FEFCO to pursue a new career
opportunity. During her time, Krassimira
A big welcome to the new members who
was particularly appreciated for her
have joined FEFCO in 2023! FEFCO events
outstanding dedication and enthusiasm,
Easternpak and her invaluable contribution to achieving FEFCO Summit 2024
www.easternpak.com important milestones in the work of FEFCO. Leading circularity
Saudi Arabia The FEFCO team and members wish her all 15–17 May 2024
Infinya Packaging the best in her new role. Athens, Greece
www.infinya.co.i Additionally, the FEFCO secretariat bids Divani Appolon Hotel
Israel farewell to Hana Gallego, FEFCO EU Public See FEFCO Home page
Affairs Officer, who will be embarking on a
New members of the National
new journey. FEFCO is grateful to Hana for
Directors Committee (NDC): Other events
her contributions to the secretariat's work
After years of representing the throughout the past three years, particularly Fruit Logistica
Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI, her dedicated efforts on the challenging 7–9 February 2024
UK), Andrew Barnetson is stepping down, PPWR file. We extend our best wishes to Berlin, Germany
to pursue his carrier development as Hana for continued success and fulfilment www.fruitlogistica.com/en/
Executive Director for competitiveness. We in all her future endeavours.
thank Andrew for his invaluable contribution
To fill the advocacy vacancy, Laura Cosmopack
to FEFCO activities over the years. A warm
Mazzei has joined FEFCO as EU Public 21–23 March 2024
welcome to Dimitra Rappou, the new
Affairs Manager. Laura previously worked Bologna, Italy
CPI Executive Director for Sustainable
as Account Manager in FIPRA’s Green www.cosmoprof.com/
Products, who succeeds Andrew as the CPI
Transition, Energy & Industrials Practice.
representative at the National Associations
Other previous work includes advisor MACFRUT
Committee, and Phil Fenton, who will follow
for a leading global consumer goods 8–10 May 2024
all corrugated matters.
company and an internship in the European Rimini Expo Center, Italy
After five years as Executive Director, Commission in the unit dealing with www.macfrut.com/en/
Cosmin Alexandru Ionescu will leave the consumer goods and the food industry.
Romanian Pulp and Paper Association Furthermore, she has a good overview Drupa
(ROMPAP) at the end of 2023 — our gratitude on all matters related to green transition, 28 May–7June 2024
to Cosmin for his great support. Since 1 industrial matters and sustainable growth. Düsseldorf, Germany
November 2023, Altafinii Tudose assumes Laura studied political sciences, and www.drupa.com
this role. A warm welcome Altafinii, and best holds a Master’s Degree in European and
wishes in your new position. International Studies from the University of
Parma and a Master’s in Business Studies
FEFCO team update from CIS.
After nearly ten years, FEFCO Technical
Director Krassimira Kazashka has parted
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GOING STRONG
E
ast Lancashire Box Co have “Today, what you see on the the larger integrated corrugated
come a long way since they supermarket shelves is what companies where smaller gluing
began as a shoebox maker we’re all about,” says Peter Ingham, volumes become a hassle
set up by two brothers in 1981 – and Sales Director. to produce,” says Peter.
yet they remain just as much an During the pandemic, the food This gluer is the seventh Bobst
independent family company now industry’s demand for Shelf Ready machine to be installed as the
as it was then. Packaging exploded, and – as a company continues to expand.
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GOING STRONG
WATCH IT
IN ACTION
It now operates from two sites – Peter – along with his daughter
high-quality printing, die-cutting, Amy – focuses on sales and
and quality control all take place at customer service, while his brother,
the 22,500 sq ft Rishton site, while Nick, and his son David look after the
the gluing and finishing take place production side of the business. The Peter Ingham with BOBST VISION Operator,
Reece Lockhart
a mile down the road at the 16,000 pair appear to have mastered the art
sq ft Clayton-Le-Moors facility. of succession without any drama. Peter and Nick have seen
Every step of their They now employ 58 people the company grow into a highly
manufacturing process is handled working at their two sites – 20 of respected outfit within the UK’s
by seasoned, experienced staff, these 58 employees have worked packaging industry. “Many of our
run on reliable machinery that at the company for over 25 years. customers have been with us for
delivers quality, repeatable results, Many are related; George Lockhart over 20 years,” Peter says. “Our
all managed by brothers Nick and who achieved the 25-year mark philosophy has been to look after
Peter, and two of their children in 2022 has had 18 off his family what we have, and then growth can
David and Amy. work for the company and Susan then be controlled and selective.
“We keep very little stock on-site,” orders, we aim for five working days to meet market demands for
he continues. “What we print and cut depending on board availability. sustainability as it grows.
today is glued tomorrow and is out of All orders are manufactured on All waste cardboard is baled and
the door the following day. It’s a lean site on our own state-of-the-art recycled, while much of the board
process that is more efficient than printers, die-cutters and gluers.” it uses is two-thirds recycled and
Just in Time. It relies and succeeds Deliveries are made by the one-third virgin fibre and is 100%
on unbeatable communications company’s own vehicles, driven recyclable. All their corrugated board
with our customers.” by experienced drivers who have is manufactured by a FSC accredited
The company has developed worked for the company for a corrugated board supplier and 70%
a self-sufficiency that means, all number of years and who know of its inks are biodegradable and
enquiries, samples and quotations and respect their customers. Every made with vegetable oils.
are personally responded to by a step, from production to delivery, When East Lancashire Box was
member of the family within 24 hours. is made with this kind of personal founded more than 40 years ago,
Artwork and colour swatches are touch in mind. packaging was a means of getting
created in-house, which speeds up This caring approach extends your goods to store, today packaging
the process of getting approval for to the planet, too. East Lancashire has become a major tool in
a new or amended job. “With first- Box Co is BRC accredited and displaying and selling your product.
time orders, we aim to deliver within is in the process of applying for In this ever-changing world, this
10 working days of everything being FSC accreditation, showing how family business has learnt how to
signed off,” Peter says. “For repeat the business continues to evolve change with the times. ■
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CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR BOBST
SMALL BOX
PERFECTION
THE ENDURING SUCCESS OF BOBST’S FFG 618 FLEXO FOLDER GLUER
T
he BOBST FFG 618 inline
flexo folder gluer for smaller set up and change over to the next
format boxes can be found job. This feature-rich machine is a
in numerous production plants favourite with operators, while also
across the world. With more than impressing business owners with its
300 installations, the FFG 618 remarkable output rate.
has earned its place as the gold
standard in every aspect. From its Customer Experiences
Daniele Morsut,
versatility and productivity to When speaking to various customers Plant Manager for
the high reliability and excellent who have invested in the FFG 618 Quargnento and
Casarile, DS Smith
folding quality, the FFG 618 offers flexo folder gluer over the years, they
excellent performance. consistently mention ‘productivity,
The first iteration of the FFG 618 reliability, quality, robustness, and meet the highest quality standards
was introduced almost 25 years ago, ease of use’ when describing their required by our customers and the
and the model remains one of the experience with the machine. market in general. The FFG 618 is
leaders in its category. A true inline DS Smith has operations in a flexible product with excellent
box-making solution, the FFG 618 more 30 countries and 30,000+ technological solutions, all designed
flexo folder gluer excels through its employees. Daniele Morsut to make it more efficient and
capacity to handle the widest range manages the Quargnento and durable over time. It has certainly
of boards, at high speeds of up to Casarile plants in northern Italy, improved our productivity.”
26,000 sheets per hour. which have a combined workforce The feedback from the operator
Capable of producing small of 270. A new FFG 618 was recently at DS Smith Packaging Italia
complex boxes and shelf-ready added to the machine park. He S.p.A. is equally enthusiastic. one
packaging using microflute to explains, “Because its design operator says, “Working on the
doublewalled board materials, the concepts and technological features new FFG 618 has improved my
ergonomically designed and highly reflect our needs and ensure we can job, both in terms of faster setup
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iMotion
Syncro® 7
piping to be
consolidated
in a neat
and simple
layout,
which saves
energy
resources.
Another
great
feature of
the CF60
is that it is
installed
as an
integrated
unit with
the pre-
heater
and pre-
conditioner,
so that
the pre-
heater rolls
by only one push of a button. are close enough to each other to
Ongoing Development
This evolutionary idea allows the prevent heat loss from the paper,
for the CF60 operator to be released from and the steam pressure can be set
ISOWA Corporation introduced the drudgery of dragging a new in detail, making it easy to adjust
a new cartridge type single facer cartridge all the way, pulling out the amount of heat applied.
to the market in 2014. The model heavy cartridge with much care, There are other operator-
CF60 comes with all their years of inserting new one, and carrying friendly features, including:
knowledge and Isowa would like to the unneeded cartridge back to ■ Typical single facers have high
introduce to you some of the new another location. noise levels and risks due to
technology in the CF60. In addition, conventional rotating rolls. The CF60 comes
Conventional cartridge cartridge type single facer can with an integrated camera
machines require a great deal store one cartridge. But CF60 system which allows operators
of time and energy to change can store two cartridges in one to monitor important parts of
cartridges, and finding a place to unit, so there is no need to worry the machine interior. This allows
store the cartridge for large rolls about where to store the unused them to monitor and adjust
can also be a troublesome issue. cartridges every time of a flute critical elements such as paper
The CF60’s most important change. Since the replacement edge alignment, glue spread
feature more than anything rolls (cartridges) are already in the edge, temperature balance,
is characterised by being an CF60 machine, the idling time for without entering the machine.
operator-friendly machine. preheating can be shortened, and Being able to make such
The cartridge replacement some customers have been able to adjustments during production,
process, which used to take about start production after five minutes from outside the machine,
15 minutes, can be completed idling instead of the usual 15-20 makes the CF60 a safe, reliable,
automatically in just five minutes minutes. This allows the steam and easy to operate solution.
Enhanced Double Backer AirBond utilises a special design, phase to enhance the overall
operating with low air pressure product offering to compliment
Upgrade Solution with no internal spring pressures customer requirements.
The JKSP AirBond System provides or mechanical links to overcome, The discussions revealed
the capability to upgrade your which ensures maximum and several areas for possible system
double backer performance to even heat transfer efficiency and expansion, as customers reported
enable increased running speeds, moisture removal in the double they would like to see additional
reduced waste and improved and backer. Specifically designed to controls added to provide
consistent quality. Compatible enable moisture removal through further enhanced process control
with all types of double backers it the body of the AirBond, enhancing opportunities whilst still remaining
replaces inefficient systems such as the bonding process and enabling cost effective and offering a fast
weight rolls and shoes that do not higher running speeds with return on investment.
fully utilise the available heat in the consistent production quality The AirBond system always
hotplates and provide a poor level and virtually zero maintenance / offered excellent control within
of process control. Often as a result running costs. the double backer with variable
they cannot provide consistent and After gaining valuable feedback control zones for the AirBond
even pressure causing reduced from existing and prospective modules, steam control of the
running speeds, variable quality and customers around the world, on hotplates and paper temperature
increased application of starch and what additional functionality monitoring of the sheet exiting the
heat. The performance of the board they would like to see added to double backer. The most popular
is then detrimentally effected due to the AirBond system to further area identified by customers
the out of scope process methods enhance the automation and was to take control of the paper
being applied in an attempt to efficiencies it could offer to the temperatures prior to the entry
compensate for poor and uneven corrugator, JKSP embarked into of the double backer and also at
heat transfer in the double backer. a research and development the single facers.
New Global
Corrugator – NGC “We are excited to showcase this new
Mitsubishi introduce its latest
concept line to box plants around the world.”
generation of high speed
corrugator to the market in GIOVANNI BETTINI, SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR, MHI EMEA
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Re-Engineering design also reduces PaperLink’s splice. As the brakes are employed,
installation time and freight costs. it brings the expiring web to
Projects Completed The PaperLink is a low-tension ‘zero-speed,’ while a high-pressure,
Quantum Corrugated has splicer for splice speeds up to low-impact rotating-nip is created,
integrated Fosber’s well-known 300 m/min, featuring a patented and the expiring web is severed –
technology within its portfolio to splice head design that performs all in the same single movement.
enhance its products. splices in a single continuous Another important feature
Thanks to the recent completion movement via a rotating nip design, is the precise tension control
of re-engineering projects on guaranteeing a strong, secure throughout the entire splice
its existing product ranges, in
conjunction with brand new
R&D developments, Quantum
Corrugated is able to offer
Fosber wet-end solutions to meet
each plant’s output and budget
requirements, as well as improving
the overall spare parts services for
its customer base. The PaperLink,
which is an integrated splicer and
roll stand, is one of the new features.
It is a lower-budget and
compact machine unit (standard
frame: 3910 mm; long frame: 4900
mm) that comes in versions for
250 m/min or 300 m/min splicing
speed. This compact design has
reduced PaperLink’s footprint not
only in machine direction but also
in machine width, making it an ideal
solution to improve paper change
cycles as a retrofit on older existing
corrugators. In addition, this PaperLink
Starch Solution of the starch adhesive mixing response teams to develop the
process. Achieving all these targets most advanced automatic starch
While the topic of ‘starch adhesive’
is only possible with proper starch kitchen systems and customised
is not always highlighted in the
adhesive formulation and the chemical solutions, to meet the
corrugated industry, it does play a
correct mixing equipment system. highly diverse requirements of the
crucial role in production efficiency
modern industry.
and board quality of corrugated
Well Established
sheets, post printing and high-
CHC (Chuen Huah Chemical) was In Depth
speed converting. While plant
established in Taiwan in 1987. CHC’s engineering team recently
management typically focuses
Over the past 35 years, CHC has integrated an ultra-high shear mixer,
most of their attention on the larger
been committed to providing along with an inverter (VFD) control
capital projects, equipment and raw
effective bonding solutions for the and inline viscometer; to build a truly
materials, starch adhesive should
corrugated industry, according automatic starch kitchen/mixing
not be underestimated. Optimal
to the various board grades system, referred to as HYBRID MIX.
starch adhesive brings long-term
produced, the type and condition
and significant benefits to the entire
of corrugator equipment, and
corrugated production process.
performance expectations. By the
It’s not uncommon for today’s
end of the second decade, CHC
latest generation, high-speed
successfully developed their first
corrugators to run speeds in excess
fully automatic starch kitchen
of 400 m/min; with standard system, in order to standardise the
machine widths ranging from 2.5m starch adhesive mixing process.
to 2.8m (and even up to 3.3m), Over the past 15 years, CHC have
it’s fair to expect reasonable successfully installed over 550 fully
returns from such huge capital automatic starch adhesive mixing
expenditures, including the highest and auxiliary systems, serving
productivity, full automation and many leading global corrugated
lowest waste percentages. To groups (located in more than 30
keep these high-performance countries); they are committed to
corrugators running at optimal providing professional and quick
speed, it’s important to avoid
bonding issues related to starch
adhesive conditions, improve dry
starch usage, and increase energy
efficiencies.
In order to meet the high
quality and production demands,
starch adhesive needs to perform
optimally during application;
including, consistent batch-to-
batch viscosity, temperature
stability (at starch mixing system
and corrugator), low gelatinisation
temperatures, fast drying speeds,
with high wetting/penetration
rates to paper substrates; all while
being sustainable, with the ability
of reusing washup water as part Hybrid Mix
Operating efficiency is an
important parameter to judge the
“Excellent management on both sides
success of a project, according
has significantly shortened the
to Fu Guoling, Project Director of
Nanning PM 2/3 and Zoucheng
project duration, resulting in an even
PM 36/37 production line, and
faster economic profitability.”
continues, “Voith’s machines have
YING GUANGDONG, VICE GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF ENGINEER, SUN PAPER
superior performance: PM 2 reaches
designed production within three
weeks after start-up, PM 3 within left and right sides optimises the 520,000 tons. PM 3 produces paper
two weeks”, Guoling explains. investment by reducing operating with a basis weight between 100-
“The paper is of excellent and and maintenance costs, maximising 160 gsm and has an annual capacity
stable quality and has been very the utilisation of raw materials, and of around 480,000 tons. As the
well received by the market. At the further improving economic return.” full-line supplier, Voith supplied
same time, excellent management The PM 2 and PM 3 machines in all components from headbox to
on both sides has significantly Nanning have a wire width of 7.3 m reel, including industry-leading
shortened the project duration, and has achieved a design speed of automatic control systems and
resulting in an even faster economic 1,200 m/min. PM 2 produces paper digitalization solutions from the
profitability. In addition, the with a basis weight of 140-250 gsm Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, such as
installation of two machines for the and an annual capacity of around MCS, QCS and OnCare.Health. ■
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EMBA 295 QS Ultima ™
It’s time to unbox the latest model benefits you’d expect and like all
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EMBA 295 QS Ultima ™. Delivering unique Non-Crush Converting ™ and
outstanding productivity and quality Quick-Set™ technologies.
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™
TwinFeed and XL slotter, as well
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XL boxes + XL slotter = XXL output.
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By introducing the EMBA 295 QS like for example HighBox™ and the
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Ride the Wavy: the new single face sheets line
The Wavy is the latest innovation from Quantum by Fosber,
designed for the production of single face sheets.
This ensures maximum reliability with a wide range
of paper grades. The compact design and footprint also
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