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Brenntag Chemicals_fcp.indd 1 2020/03/18 3:04 PM Traceability untapped Editor’s LE in combatting produce crime?

ALTHOUGH we don’t normally associate agricultural working more closely with the police, as well as illegal produce with organised crime, corruption and traders becoming wary of increased inspections and

violence, black markets for macadamia nuts and customers not returning to their stands after buying TT avocados are booming on the back of growing immature fruit that doesn’t fully ripen.

regional and international popularity owing to their The problem isn’t unique to southern African E

associated health benefits. growers. Amid surging global popularity of avocados, R Macadamias are currently the most expensive thefts and violent clashes have been reported in New nuts in the world, and continue breaking annual price Zealand and Mexico, where cartels more commonly records, reportedly fetching up to $25 for 500g on associated with drug trafficking, are extorting farmers international markets. Similarly, avocados are now and hijacking up to 48 tons of fruit per day. commonly known as ‘green gold’, with local prices Competition between Mexican criminal groups for reaching R25 per fruit in February as pre-season regional control has escalated extortion, violence, demand outstripped supply. forced labour and environmental degradation to such The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised an extent that some analysts are classifying avocados Crime reports that the popularity of these premium as a ‘conflict commodity’ in the same way they do crops has become a double-edged sword for southern mineral resources in other conflicts. African farmers, who are particularly vulnerable to avocado theft in February and March, as the unripe Need to crack stockpiling conundrum fruit appears ready-to-eat and prices are high due to Macadamia theft is experienced in differing degrees pre-season scarcity. Macadamia thefts similarly of severity in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and escalate as the harvesting season begins in March. Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, clashes between growers Zimbabwe and Mozambique have emerging and machete-wielding thieves have resulted in a law avocado industries, while South Africa is the leading mandating the licensing of buyers and growers. regional player, with an estimated 17 000 hectares A report by growers’ organisation, Macadamias under cultivation. Thefts affect smallholder and large- South Africa, reveals that thefts are carried out from scale farmers alike, and growers have had to invest in the groves and processing facilities (another intelligent extensive security operations – including fences, alarm labelling/tagging pilot project opportunity?) and may systems and armed guards to protect their orchards involve farmworkers, organised teams of independent and properties around the clock during the season – harvesters, and macadamia hawkers buying directly or in their efforts to ward off potential thieves. colluding with groups of thieves to receive stolen nuts. Thefts range from single opportunists carrying out And, unlike avocados, stolen macadamias are being small-scale raids to large-scale theft by organised transported internationally, mainly via Zimbabwe and syndicates. These groups reportedly travel widely Mozambique. across growing regions to target farms, and often strike The value chain’s greatest challenge is that the simultaneously in a specific area to divide security stolen nuts can be stockpiled for 12 to 18 months operations. and then presented as legitimate produce, making it Large-scale thefts can net between 20 and 30 tons extremely difficult to differentiate between legally and of avocados in one night. Most of this stolen fruit illegally-acquired nuts. finds its way to the unregulated informal market. The The impact on macadamia growers stretches rest, however, is purchased by unscrupulous buyers beyond the initial loss to the suppression of prices outside formal, municipal fruit market areas (and on the international market when the stolen nuts are the legal authority of market inspectors) and sold sold at a fraction of the normal market value, and indistinguishably from legally-purchased avocados. reputational damage when they aren’t processed According to Bram Snijder of the South African following industry hygiene standards and pose a health Avocado Growers’ Association, international market risk to consumers. regulations – including traceability systems and produce certification – are strict enough to keep stolen produce out of the global supply chain. However, demand for avocados within South Africa is high enough for the stolen fruit to be consumed locally. This sounds like an untapped opportunity for RFID tag producers and converters to pilot the development of systems with growers’ associations and municipal fruit markets in better securing the supply chain and making it easier to monitor theft and keep track of stolen fruit being brought to market. The Association reports that despite the current difficulties in policing informal and municipal markets, theft cases have been decreasing over the past two years. It attributes this trend to growers and distributors

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UPFRONT 35 Labelling & Narrow Web: Noelex 3 Edit or’s Letter: Opportunities to help secure Labels celebrates 21st anniversary; avocado and macadamia supply chains All4Labels undergoes a sea-change; 6 Women in Packaging: Ursula Webber 500th sale milestone for Konica Minolta’s adds a dose of colour to customer service AccurioLabel series excellence 41 Plastics in Packaging: Ferro SA acquires 7 Ne ws & Events: Canners to benefit from Performance Colour Systems; ALPLA export deal; Mondi appoints chair; KB starts building greenfields facility Labels spreads community love in Lanseria; Conference focuses on 8 Interview: New leadership era begins sustainability realities at Berry Astrapak 13 Green News: Plastic bag levy to double in April; PnP outlines 2025 targets; Nampak FMCG PACK Rigids’ marketing campaign reframes 48 Packaging Design: Clive picks top original plastics’ narrative packs 14 Into Africa: BRC accreditation for Sun 51 Thermoforming Round-Up: Mpact Plastics’ Gaborone facility Versapak’s views on market trends and processes; Ridat’s large-format PRINT MATTERS machinery advances; PETCO incentivises 16 Prepress & Repro Update: Pinetown recycling strides; 12th consecutive BRC platemaker doubles production efficiency AA certification for Berry Astrapak’s 18 Flexo Forum: Latest news from the world Thermopac plant of the anilox 53 End-of-Line Packaging: Baypac: 21 Inks & Coatings: Hi-Tech Inks clocks up solutions-driven services 30 years 54 Coding, Marking & Labelling: 25 Digital Digest: Stallion diversifies into Markem-Imaje and Systech join forces digital mock-ups, short-run labels and packaging on traceability, brand protection 26 Finishing Systems: Kemtek represents Petratto’s book binding, creasing and FINISHING TOUCHES perforating equipment 55 IPSA News: Eastern Cape student graduations CONVERTING MATTERS 56 Yours Irreverently 29 Flexible Packaging: Bobst unveils the 57 diary of Events ultimate centre of excellence; Constantia Ecoflex takes next step in fully-recyclable 58 index of advertisers and their web journey, and invests in Comexi addresses

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03-05_Eds_ContentsCredit_PPMMar2020.indd 4 2020/03/20 12:55 PM The industry voice of Africa This month’s cover story

BOBST BIELEFELD recently hosted an open VOLUME 15 NUMBER 3 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence,

EQUIPMENT CORRUGATED BOARD providing delegates with an opportunity to TO PRODUCE FOLDING CARTONS experience the entire flexo process. Making it fully comprehensive, the facility has POINT of SALE been extended to include a prepress room, with LABELS a particular focus on extended colour gamut

Passionate about packaging... (ECG) printing for wide-web CI flexo presses, March 2020 while the inclusion of Bobst’s industry partners ensures the integration of all elements that combine to give a flawless end-to-end process. Flying the flag for South Africa at the event The industry voice of Africa were Bruce Beswick and Riaan Hopley of COMPANY PROFILE n Lebone Paarl Labels: producing the perfect label COVER STORY n Bobst unveils the ultimate Center of Excellence MARCH 2020 Beswick Machinery, Bobst’s partner in South PRINT MATTERS n Hi-Tech Inks clocks up 30 years | Anilox advances | Stallion Repro diversifies into digital mock-ups and short-runs CONVERTING MATTERS n Constantia Flexibles’ next frontier for Africa, along with some local flexible packaging fully-recyclable PE-monomaterial laminates | Noelex Labels celebrates 21st anniversary | Ferro SA acquires Performance Colour Systems converters. FMCG PACK n Baypac: solutions-driven services | Thermoforming news round-up For the full story, turn to page 29.

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03-05_Eds_ContentsCredit_PPMMar2020.indd 5 2020/03/20 12:55 PM Ursula Webber’s life is made up of Ursula moments – some glossy, others matte, all colourful. But she believes that it’s not the driven to moment that matters but her response to it. ‘I’m careful, weighing add colour up all options before I make a decision to ensure the best outcome,’ to life she insists.

Ursula Webber is one of those resilient types who, no matter how far

WOMEN IN PACKAGING WOMEN down the chips slide, opens the door enthusiastically on every new day and welcomes the peculiarly-Mzansist challenges it brings. ‘South Africa is amazing and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,’ she told Susan Unsworth. As general manager of Banbury Colour and Dosing Solutions, trusted partner to the plastics industry, there’s no reason for her to consider that even for a second.

TWENTY-FIVE years ago, Ursula Webber’s father, ticking over nicely, Brian moved south to service Brian Sinclair, met some friends at a pub that was KwaZulu-Natal customers. Growth is particularly good something of an institution in its day – Banbury in Movacolor dosing machines, with new additions to Cross near Northgate, northwest of Johannesburg. the range imminent. And, adds Ursula, ‘black is back’. The banter was lively, chat turned to business, and ‘We are once again the sole agent for Hubron Black Brian’s life changed from that day on. Before long, Masterbatch.’ the rainbow nation had a bright new kid on the Behind every successful businesswoman are great block, Banbury Chemicals, supplier of colourants people and Banbury has the best, all 13 of them, each to the plastics industry. a go-getter, eager to get on with the job of making The business was blessed from the start, says Ursula, the market happy. ‘Everyone at Banbury is customer- with a throng of suppliers and customers rallying around centric, which is essential for growth,’ Ursula states. to contribute to its success and grow with it. Such was ‘Customers want efficiency and reduced costs and Brian’s standing in the industry. with our keener colour pricing, we’re ensuring this. Our ‘As we prepare to celebrate our quarter century, most accurate dosing machines, with their patented weighing of our business relationships have grown into much- technology, are saving customers 50% on additives valued long-term friendships,’ she says. and colours.’ That, in fact, is what Banbury is built on. ‘Our Her commitment to caring about people and service philosophy is “relationships matter” and it’s what drives levels enabled Banbury to emerge unscathed from us every day.’ the recent plastics industry turmoil culminating in the Ursula joined her father in 2010, bringing along her 2019 strike that forced some to close shop. With the administration and marketing expertise. She immediately environmental heat on plastics, plans are underway felt at home, as she’d essentially been ‘brought up’ to make recycling a prominent feature on the Banbury on the plastics industry. Brian started to mentor her in business agenda. 2016 to take over from him, his overseas principals and It’s perhaps no coincidence that Ursula’s current suppliers firmly behind the decision. ‘His experience and Netflix fix is Reign, showing how women leaders work leadership have created the perfect platform for me to harder to stay ahead of the game, portrayed through the launch Banbury into the future,’ she states. life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Brian teaches his people to think differently, so it was Other leisure time is spent with husband Rory, probably no surprise that when Ursula officially became immersed in their church work, which includes running general manager in 2019, she immediately added her a weekly connect group from their home. That aside, own hue to the business, changing its name. the house constantly buzzes courtesy of a teenage ‘Banbury Colour and Dosing Solutions accurately daughter, two almost-teenagers, Angel – the furry defines who we are and what we do in dosing Maltese apple of mum’s eye – and umpteen friends who equipment, colourants, additives and masterbatches,’ particularly enjoy it when the Webbers fire up the Weber. she explains. ‘It also reflects our response to changing Brian may not have visited Banbury Cross all those customer expectations and has aligned our sales and years ago to see a fine lady upon a white horse, but he technical teams to market wants and needs.’ certainly found the finest lady possible to take the reins With the Gauteng, Cape Town and exports divisions of his rainbow baby.

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FOLLOWING an end-to-end supply chain evaluation in January, Walmart has selected community Rhodes Food Group to supply its US-based stores with three canned pear variations: 425g cans of pear halves in juice, and 425g and 850g cans of KB LABELS celebrated Valentine’s Day with a pear slices in heavy syrup. ‘Spread some Love’ theme. The export programme is an extension of the The company encouraged staff to dress in red Massmart Supplier Development Programme, which or pink and handed over donated items to Lalita is mandated to assist local suppliers in accessing Johnston, a board member of the Loretao Child and Walmart’s global markets. It will also boost volumes Youth Care Centre in Kookrus, Meyerton (Gauteng). sales for can suppliers. Mondi appoints chair

PHILIP YEA joins Mondi Group as a non-executive director on April 1 and as chair from the conclusion of the AGM scheduled for May 7, when he replaces the retiring David Williams. ‘We’re delighted that Philip – who has extensive listed company experience as both executive and non- executive director across a range of sectors – will be joining us,’ comments senior independent director, Stephen Harris. ‘His broad industry background and knowledge of operating in large, international corporates will bring valuable insight to the board.’

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i Aligning Astrapak for African growth

Interv Just a week before his retirement, Berry Astrapak director, Robin Moore, in concert with MD, Craig Matthews, reflect on past achievements and the way forward.

Ed: Can you name key highlights from your 35-year career? Robin Moore (RM): My 35 years in the industry, which began in the Metal Box/Nampak days, have provided great opportunities for self-development and leadership, and to learn about different cultures in the 50 countries I’ve been privileged to visit. My proudest moment was attaining my primary goal of charting a shocked to learn that, unlike in the US, we can’t just new course for Astrapak and taking the company into change service providers if we’re dissatisfied with the the global arena in 2017. power generation situation. I’m also humbled by and very grateful for the loyal support and friendship I’ve received from Ed: What are the biggest lessons learnt during management, staff and industry associations during your six-month handover process? my tenure at Nampak and Astrapak. CM: I have learnt much from Robin including the importance of meticulous planning; keeping a finger on the pulse in all aspects of the business, especially Ed: What lies ahead during the coming year? those not related to converting and production; and RM: I’m looking forward to travelling adventures always remaining respectful towards people and with my wife, Vicky, and our daughter’s wedding in sensitive to the human side of the business, especially December, but I’ll be watching Berry Astrapak and during the tough times. the broader packaging industry with interest. Berry Astrapak’s energetic management team is capable of further developing the strategy to make this a world- Ed: How would you describe your business class organisation. I encourage them to continue having philosophy? fun and to take part in the industry’s sustainability CM: Essentially, mine is a people-focused philosophy challenge, particularly on the plastics front. driven by the belief that great people make great companies. This means focusing on the development, Craig Matthews (CM): Until the end of the calendar coaching and training of people, allowing them to year, I’ll be assessing the optimal base for myself, deliver exceptionally in each functional area of the which might require a move away from Cape Town. business. It’s management’s responsibility to string I’d like to wait to make this decision until my twins each of the functional areas together to create a have completed junior school. company that performs optimally. The Berry-RPC merger is the latest significant change that our organisation has undergone and is a more complex takeover than the previous RPC Ed: And your leadership style? acquisition as Berry Astrapak now forms part of the CM: Again, people-focused with emphasis on treating Bramlage Division based in Germany. all staff with the same degree of respect, irrespective of And, as Berry is very focused on cash generation, position within the organisation. It’s an inclusive style post the substantial acquisition of the RPC Group, we that respects each team member’s unique skills that need to maximise efficiencies in the face of the current add value to the organisation. Additionally, an ability to It’s coming... low rate of economic growth and reduced consumer encourage each member to perform optimally is key to demand in South Africa. Additionally, we need to make the company’s overall performance. some structural changes, get them bedded down and grow top-line sales to take advantage of African market opportunities. Ed: Your favourite quotation or the best advice After two visits by the global management team, you’ve been given? we’re helping them to better understand the vagaries CM: Leaders instil in their people a hope for success of doing business in South Africa and matters that and belief in themselves, and then empower them to affect employees’ lives. For example, they were quite achieve those goals.

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08-09_News_InterviewBarry.inddPhoenixpet Second Starlinger Launch 9 Campaign Ideas v5 final.indd 2 2020/01/072020/03/19 10:53:56 1:16 AMPM He emphasises that this is vital because the Screen Europe, is access to viewing top plants there and interacting Crackingnews press virtually never stands still after VR Print converted with production teams to gain a basic understanding of 95% of its jobs – bar the ones that are economical to run the prepress process. ‘In addition, subject to agreement, flexographically – to digital. Hilton points out that the main we can undertake customer visits and talk to other benefits are offset quality for half tones and vignettes, PSPs about projects they’ve completed successfully or which can’t be achieved with flexo; the ability to replicate how they’ve overcome certain problems’, he enthuses. the job perfectly every time, irrespective of the operator; ‘These networking and information sharing sessions are Screen’s capabilities crack and having to provide customers with only one label to invaluable.’ compare against the printed proof rather than a light, What is next on VR Print’s wish list to enhance its digital dark and aim colour standard. ‘The colours will never go printing results? the productivity nod invariably can’t run through all possible scenarios during out, provided we do the their initial training,’ Pascal reports. ‘Customers can also linearisation as advised,’ call the technicians out at any time to address queries and he notes. ‘Furthermore, ROTOCON technicians have helped to install and resolve production-related issues. the press’s orange and/or commission ten Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ inkjet digital ‘Additionally, operators have instant access to information blue ink gamut capabilities label presses in the South African narrow-web market via the press’s Trust Support System and are backed up by eliminate any spot colour during the past five years. Screen’s European and Japanese customer support team, problems and its built-in Rotocon director, Pascal Aengenvoort, ascribes this success which can log in remotely, monitor the press live and spot colour management rate to three primary factors. Firstly, Truepress Jet L350UV+ provide feedback.’ system has proven very presses are built very sturdily, with a short web path and reliable after extensive with ease of use in mind to act as reliable workhorses for Prioritising flexibility, speed testing. Our customers in the multi-format, short-run capabilities at a rate of 60m/min. VR Print’s MD, Hilton van Rensburg, whose Durban-based paint and coating industry The second factor is that the L350UV+LM model specifically company ventured into the digital printing market with are blown away by the paint incorporates low-migration inks for PSPs who need to a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ in June 2019, concurs colour swatch sample labels produce quickly and cost-effectively premium-quality labels wholeheartedly. produced on the press.’ compliant with stringent food-grade packaging criteria. ‘The installation and commissioning in mid-June couldn’t VR Print also considers Lastly, Rotocon focuses solely on the needs of narrow- have gone any better, as our operators were trained from important the unlimited web PSPs, offering them a customised full-service package scratch and printing over two shifts in only three days,’ ability to change the width of anchored on exceptional consultation and after-sales support he comments. ‘Additionally, the two technicians on call material to suit a particular job to help grow their businesses. ‘A valuable part of this package in Durban, who always arrive within an hour to two of run; applying inkjet straight on is highly-experienced and knowledgeable technicians who us logging an issue, ensure that we receive the support the topcoat, without having can assist with follow-up training sessions for operators who required.’ to corona treat or prime the material first; changeovers in under five minutes; and complete substrate changes in under 15 minutes. In combination, these time- saving features maximise the number of jobs that can be produced in a day. UV inkjet is the future of label printing, Hilton asserts, it Faster speeds top the list, followed by enhanced digital allows label printers and converters to create a variety of embellishments, as long as they don’t slow the overall embellishments like tactile effects – by applying black or press speeds down. another colour on top of a white ink laydown – which aren’t Pascal confirms that Screen will demonstrate at drupa possible with electrophotography. VR Print is currently a press with enhanced running speeds of 80m/min (an working with the Kwazulu-Natal Society for the Blind to increase of 20m/min) and that incorporates CMYK plus have one of its high-build effects approved for Braille. orange and blue inline (users currently have a choice of one or the other). Embellishment R&D projects are, however, More benefits set to jet in still in progress. Hilton emphasises that the business hasn’t yet realised the full potential of the Screen press’s capabilities. ‘Now that we have pressure-sensitive labels dialled in nicely, our management team can focus on opening up new market Ed’s note: VR Print is a beta site for Avery Dennison opportunities such as flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and India, from which most of its material is sourced, overprinting of variable data on labels,’ he explains. ‘The as that printing college doesn’t currently have a UV Coca-Cola campaign featuring unique names is a prime inkjet press. The test files are printed digitally in example, as the wraparound labels were rotogravure- Durban, using the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ on printed and then the names were overprinted digitally the specified substrate, and the samples are then using variable data.’ sent back to Pune. He notes that another advantage of being a Screen and Rotocon customer, as long as you don’t have operations in

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10-11_RotoconCrackingNews.indd 10 2020/03/20 12:48 PM He emphasises that this is vital because the Screen Europe, is access to viewing top plants there and interacting Crackingnews press virtually never stands still after VR Print converted with production teams to gain a basic understanding of 95% of its jobs – bar the ones that are economical to run the prepress process. ‘In addition, subject to agreement, flexographically – to digital. Hilton points out that the main we can undertake customer visits and talk to other benefits are offset quality for half tones and vignettes, PSPs about projects they’ve completed successfully or which can’t be achieved with flexo; the ability to replicate how they’ve overcome certain problems’, he enthuses. the job perfectly every time, irrespective of the operator; ‘These networking and information sharing sessions are Screen’s capabilities crack and having to provide customers with only one label to invaluable.’ compare against the printed proof rather than a light, What is next on VR Print’s wish list to enhance its digital dark and aim colour standard. ‘The colours will never go printing results? the productivity nod invariably can’t run through all possible scenarios during out, provided we do the their initial training,’ Pascal reports. ‘Customers can also linearisation as advised,’ call the technicians out at any time to address queries and he notes. ‘Furthermore, ROTOCON technicians have helped to install and resolve production-related issues. the press’s orange and/or commission ten Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ inkjet digital ‘Additionally, operators have instant access to information blue ink gamut capabilities label presses in the South African narrow-web market via the press’s Trust Support System and are backed up by eliminate any spot colour during the past five years. Screen’s European and Japanese customer support team, problems and its built-in Rotocon director, Pascal Aengenvoort, ascribes this success which can log in remotely, monitor the press live and spot colour management rate to three primary factors. Firstly, Truepress Jet L350UV+ provide feedback.’ system has proven very presses are built very sturdily, with a short web path and reliable after extensive with ease of use in mind to act as reliable workhorses for Prioritising flexibility, speed testing. Our customers in the multi-format, short-run capabilities at a rate of 60m/min. VR Print’s MD, Hilton van Rensburg, whose Durban-based paint and coating industry The second factor is that the L350UV+LM model specifically company ventured into the digital printing market with are blown away by the paint incorporates low-migration inks for PSPs who need to a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ in June 2019, concurs colour swatch sample labels produce quickly and cost-effectively premium-quality labels wholeheartedly. produced on the press.’ compliant with stringent food-grade packaging criteria. ‘The installation and commissioning in mid-June couldn’t VR Print also considers Lastly, Rotocon focuses solely on the needs of narrow- have gone any better, as our operators were trained from important the unlimited web PSPs, offering them a customised full-service package scratch and printing over two shifts in only three days,’ ability to change the width of anchored on exceptional consultation and after-sales support he comments. ‘Additionally, the two technicians on call material to suit a particular job to help grow their businesses. ‘A valuable part of this package in Durban, who always arrive within an hour to two of run; applying inkjet straight on is highly-experienced and knowledgeable technicians who us logging an issue, ensure that we receive the support the topcoat, without having can assist with follow-up training sessions for operators who required.’ to corona treat or prime the material first; changeovers in under five minutes; and complete substrate changes in under 15 minutes. In combination, these time- saving features maximise the number of jobs that can be produced in a day. UV inkjet is the future of label printing, Hilton asserts, it Faster speeds top the list, followed by enhanced digital allows label printers and converters to create a variety of embellishments, as long as they don’t slow the overall embellishments like tactile effects – by applying black or press speeds down. another colour on top of a white ink laydown – which aren’t Pascal confirms that Screen will demonstrate at drupa possible with electrophotography. VR Print is currently a press with enhanced running speeds of 80m/min (an working with the Kwazulu-Natal Society for the Blind to increase of 20m/min) and that incorporates CMYK plus have one of its high-build effects approved for Braille. orange and blue inline (users currently have a choice of one or the other). Embellishment R&D projects are, however, More benefits set to jet in still in progress. Hilton emphasises that the business hasn’t yet realised the full potential of the Screen press’s capabilities. ‘Now that we have pressure-sensitive labels dialled in nicely, our management team can focus on opening up new market Ed’s note: VR Print is a beta site for Avery Dennison opportunities such as flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and India, from which most of its material is sourced, overprinting of variable data on labels,’ he explains. ‘The as that printing college doesn’t currently have a UV Coca-Cola campaign featuring unique names is a prime inkjet press. The test files are printed digitally in example, as the wraparound labels were rotogravure- Durban, using the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ on printed and then the names were overprinted digitally the specified substrate, and the samples are then using variable data.’ sent back to Pune. He notes that another advantage of being a Screen and Rotocon customer, as long as you don’t have operations in

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10-11_RotoconCrackingNews.indd 11 2020/03/20 12:48 PM CMY CY MY CM K Y M C 12-14_GreenNews_PPMMar20.indd 12 2548_Mpact_Debonairs Final.ai12013/01/3111:28AM Mpact congratulates Debonairs Debonairs congratulates Mpact of South Africa’sof South brands. leading one as 21years on asuccessful [email protected] BEYOND PACKAGING as exceptional as the product’s own skin. own product’s the as exceptional as approach to packaging that’ssmarter a just packaging; beyond We think design and lightweight requirements. to meet your unique technical, graphic custom-made are and to re-cyclable be approach. All our products are engineered the ordinary, to a smarter, more holistic beyond moves that packaging to offer westrive why is which brand, of your We build our reputation on the success brands. customers’ our to showcase protect products, but also the ability design and structural capabilities to packaging lies not only in its ingenious corrugated ofour strength the At Mpact, 2020/03/19 1:16PM

BlackAfrica Group _ 2548 Plastic bag levy to double in April

Finance minister, Tito Mboweni’s recent Budget and awareness initiatives in the plastics industry, Review revealed that the plastic bag levy will expanding collector networks, creating jobs, as well as increase from 12c to 25c at the beginning of April kick-starting rural collection by empowering SMMEs and that National Treasury will also be consulting and creating additional capacity in non-governmental on extending the current levy to all single-use organisations. However, the project quickly failed, plastics used for retail consumption, including and less than half of the money raised went towards plastic straws, utensils and packaging in 2021. recycling projects. The rest was channelled into the An assessment of the current levy, including a National Revenue Fund and allocated to government clarification of the tax treatment of compostable bags, departments,’ he states. will also be undertaken. Despite the lack of government funding, the local According to Plastics|SA’s executive director, Anton plastics recycling industry has continued recording Hanekom, the announcement of the increased plastic year-on-year growth, achieving an input collection rate bag levy was framed within the context of the green of 46.3% for all plastics in 2018. economy and conveyed the impression that the funds ‘In recent years, the industry has taken important raised will be used to mitigate climate change. steps to address the issue of plastic bags polluting ‘If the expected R250-million generated from raised the environment. For example, bag manufacturers levies is used to boost recycling and grow a circular agreed to remove fillers to produce bags that are fully economy, we’d welcome and support the minister’s recyclable. Additionally, recycled plastic material is now announcement. However, past experiences, such as used to produce most of the carrier bags sold in South the failed Buyisa e-Bag initiative, have shown that Africa.’ government views the plastic bag levy as an easy According to Anton, the plastics and packaging way to raise funds to pay for other projects that have industries continue to work in close consultation with nothing to do with the environment,’ Anton reports. the Department of Environment, Forestry & Fisheries PlasticsISA calculates that almost R2-billion and other interest groups around developing an was raised through the levy on plastic carrier bags extended producer responsibility scheme. – applied to the manufacturers but passed on to ‘We hope that the money raised through the levy consumers – since it was first introduced in 2004. ‘A will be ring-fenced for the recycling industry and that section 21 company, Buyisa-e-Bag, was established to the entire process will be managed with transparency, administer the funds by promoting waste minimisation accountability and clear communication,’ he concludes. Pick n Pay outlines 2025 targets

PICK N PAY, founding member of the recently remove packaging from selected products. ‘With launched South African Plastics Pact, plans to exceptional customer participation, our nude fruit significantly reduce the impact of single-use and vegetable produce walls are now available in plastics and packaging by 2025. 29 stores. These offer loose seasonal produce that The retailer’s targets for 2025 include 100% of was previously only available in packaged formats,’ Pick n Pay packaging be reusable or recyclable, explains Paula. 100% of carton/corrugated board and paper used for The company is piloting an entire Packaging-Free packaging be responsibly sourced, its packaging be Zone in its Constantia store in Cape Town, where comprised of 30% recycled content, to reduce the customers can pick and weigh over 88 products average packaging weight of Pick n Pay branded across 15 different categories, ranging from cereals products by 30% and to increase the sales of and pasta to olive oil. reusable bags by 30%. Paula adds that the company has also seen a By 2023, all Pick n Pay branded products will positive shift in carrier bag sales. Reusable netted feature the new value chain agreed to on-pack produce bags have been popular with customers, recycling label to help customers understand whether with more than 100 000 being sold last year. We also or not a pack is recycled in South Africa. sold 2.3-million reusable bags, a 50% year-on-year Commercial retail executive, Paula Disberry, increase when compared to 2018. explains extensive work has been done to ensure ‘Our R4 reusable bags, made from recycled PET that most of the packaging for Pick n Pay brand bottles, have played an important role in the transition products include recycled materials. For example, from single-use plastic bags to reusable bags.’ selected stores have replaced polystyrene takeaway To complement Pick n Pay’s efforts, Paula asserts boxes with foil and cartonboard boxes in the deli and that it’s vital to be part of collaborative initiatives, bakery sections, on a trial basis. such as the SA Plastics Pact and the Ellen MacArthur Pick n Pay has also begun trialling initiatives to New Plastics Global Commitment. 13

12-14_GreenNews_PPMMar20.indd 13 2020/03/19 1:16 PM 12-14_GreenNews_PPMMar20.indd 14 AFRICA INTO 14 GREEN NEWS MARCH 2020 FL weight ofits500mlwaterbottlehasbeenreduced juice bottlescontain50%recycledPET whilethe returnable PET bottle,its carbonated softdrinkand from 75%recycledplastic,itmanufacturesa1.5-litre the circulareconomy. The company’s cratesaremade reducing itsenvironmentalfootprintandsupporting collection systemsandend-usemarkets,’ hereports. waste managementinfrastructureandrecycling our abilitytouseitresponsiblyandimplementeffective Makes PerfectSense”becauseofitsversatilityand recyclable nature. characteristics; itsflexibledesignpotential;and100% weight nature;itsstrengthandproductprotection waste; reducingtransportcoststhankstoitslight- as keepingfoodfresherforlonger, reducingfood packaging,’ saysMD,ClintonFarndell. and guaranteehazardouschemical-freeplastic production fromtheconsumptionoffiniteresources; reusable, recyclableorcompostable;delinkplastic use packaging;ensureallplasticpackagingis100% the reuseofproductstoreduceneedforsingle- packaging throughredesignandinnovation;promote will helpeliminateproblematicorunnecessaryplastic use andreuseplastics.Shiftingtoacirculareconomy ocean annually, weneedtorethinkthewaymake, customers andsuppliers. managed packagingsolutionamongemployees, a long,reusablelifespan–asresponsibly- advocate rigidproducts–whichitassertshave the negativenarrativearoundplasticandto Plastic NAM Reframing theplastics narrative cities ofJohannesburg,DurbanandCape Town. trading depotsandwarehousesintheSouth African managed byhisson, Akash, whorecentlysetup Plastic IndustriesinGermiston(South Africa), and customers thebestqualityservice. bag andpouch-makingapplications,offering technologically-advanced filmsforprinting,laminating, Sun Plasticsisdedicatedtoproducingthemost packaging marketwithintheSouthern Africa region, its facilitybasedinGaborone,Botswana. recently receivedB BRC accreditation Sun Plastics receives Nampak Rigidscontinuouslyinvestsinmeansof ‘The messages we’repromotingare that “Our Plastic Clinton liststhefivemainbenefitsofrigidplastics ‘With aroundeightmilliontonsofplasticsenteringthe Sun Plasticshasmadeseveral majorinvestmentsin The companyisrunbyRajPatel,formerlyfrom With over40years’ experienceintheflexible E X P I BL A M K E akes Perfect RI packagingconverter, G I D S recentlylaunchedthe‘Our RC S

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reduce theamountofpolymer inpackagingproducts. possible initspackagingproducts,andstrivesto maximum practicaluseofrecycledmaterialswherever which ensuresallfactoryscrapisreused.Italsomakes operating astate-of-the-artEremarecyclingmachine, demonstrates itssustainabilitycommitmentsby equipment, andarangeofotherprocessingmachines. lamination plant,high-speedslittingandpouchmaking layer blownfilmline,aNordmeccanicasolventless past fewyearshavebeentheinstallationofaseven- maintenance. area ofproduction,qualityassuranceandstandards equipment, aswellinthetrainingofitsstaff inevery plastics inacirculareconomy. international standards,boundariesandtargetssetfor similar efforts. Italsoconforms tothelocaland industry collection,sorting,beachclean-upsand responsibility organisationsinsupportoftherecycling Nampak Rigidspaysleviestotheseproducer plastic packagingby2025,’ Clintonconcludes. forecast 100%reusable,recyclableorcompostable developments arealignedwithmarkettrendsthat for drums,closuresanddetergentbottles. These also workingonpost-consumerrecycledHDPE don’t compromiseproductintegrityorshelf-life.We’re customers thatourimplementedpackagingsolutions R&D departmenttotrial,testanddemonstrate recyclable. from 17gto12.5g. These bottlerangesare100% Photo: Jonathan Chng According to Akash, thecompanyactively Among theinvestmentsbySunPlasticsover As amemberofPolyco,PETCOandPlastics|SA, ‘The RigidsdivisionhascollaboratedwithNampak’s www.packagingmag.co.za 2020/03/19 1:16PM Print Matters

PREPRESS & REPRO UPDATE: JK Repro ups platemaking proficiency FLEXO FORUM: Anilox update INKS & COATINGS: Hi-Tech Inks clocks up 30 years DIGITAL DIGEST: Stallion partners with Fujifilm to diversify into digital mock-ups, short-run labels and packaging FINISHING SYSTEMS: Kemtek now offers Petratto’s book binding, creasing and perforating equipment

15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 15 2020/03/20 8:29 AM ▲ The JK Repro team: Shailin Chetty, Jerome Naidoo, Sheralia Kajaraj, T’Neal Narain and Kevin Manasseh (CEO).

◄ The DuPont Cyrel 1000 P solvent processor is designed with PREPRESS & REPRO UPDATE PREPRESS six flat brushes and contra-rotating round brushes to wash out non-polymerised parts of the plate. Cleaning takes place through the contra-rotating round brushes, moistened with fresh solvent, clearing the plate of washout solution. Pinetown platemaker ups production proficiency

AS part of its ongoing strategy of improving plates was his confidence in and respect for Colin productivity rates and ensuring the quality of Ritchie, coupled with Mike Bath’s knowledge and flexographic plates on a par with the best in the expertise regarding flat-top dot technology. industry, Pinetown-based, JK Repro, has invested Kevin first met Colin in 2012, when he was in DuPont Cyrel flat-top dot equipment and responsible for commissioning a Screen FX8700II software. flexo computer-to-plate system under the Kemtek sales The list of investments includes a DuPont Cyrel banner. 1000 ECDLF combination post-exposure, drier and ‘Ever since, Colin has impressed me with his skills light finishing unit; a DuPont Cyrel 1000 P inline plate and has become a valued technical partner in my washer; and a Mortlock punch for effortless creation business,’ Kevin remarks. ‘I believe he’s in a league of guide holes in the top of Cyrel EASY photopolymer of his own and implicitly trust his recommendations in plates, simplifying alignment tasks. terms of platemaking and associated technologies.’ This latest technology line-up ensures superb and As JK Repro is in the customer service industry, the consistent quality plates. ‘Over the past six months, company can’t afford any downtime. ‘The DuPont 1000 we’ve received nothing but positive feedback from ECDLF’s digital touchscreen interface has simplified customers on the wider range of substrates we’re now procedures because the operator can quickly select able to process,’ confirms CEO, Kevin Manasseh. the programme to run from the menu, according to the ‘Additionally, customers have gained confidence type of plate being produced or cleaned. Additionally, in our ability to consistently produce longer-lasting, the system automatically retrieves associated saved superior quality plates, helping them to attain the best settings from which the operator can choose at the possible labels, printed sheets and corrugated board push of a button – providing a quantum leap in terms of packaging.’ efficiency and productivity. We now face the fortunate According to Kevin, a primary reason for choosing challenge of needing to increase volumes to keep the Marshall Hinds as the supplier of both equipment and machines busy all the time,’ Kevin adds.

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15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 16 2020/03/20 3:09 PM Making dreams come true In Kevin’s view, being self-taught is one factor that has ignited his passion The growth of this business from humble beginnings 19 years ago is for repro and he has developed a a testament to perseverance and the keen understanding of the need to power of making dreams come true. train young designers, fresh out of ‘We started as a father-and-son duo, college, in JK Repro’s method of manually exposing plate negatives from working and the industry’s parameters. our family home in Chatsworth,’ Kevin ‘For instance, we have to ensure that relates. ‘My father, Joseph, honed his designers understand the various skills as a craftsman carving out the printing processes and that they rubber sections of plates by hand, and produce designs within the necessary I used my technically-minded nature artwork and printing specifications and experience gained as an electrical and limitations, so that customers engineer to uncover the formulas and receive the correct proofs and that we intricacies behind packaging print always deliver on our promises,’ he design and repro,’ Kevin recalls. notes. In 2002, JK Repro received a Kevin’s excited about the next stage breakthrough, when Corruseal of JK Repro’s development. ‘Our Corrugated KZN experienced an team’s design, artwork creation and emergency and the Mehta brothers origination expertise in conjunction asked the duo to design and produce with DuPont Cyrel’s cutting-edge plates for the group’s corrugated print software and production technology Specialised Exhibitions machines. ‘Since then, the family has will enable us to add value to been a loyal partner,’ Kevin notes. even more brand owners and their Montgomery has JK Repro then diversified its converters.’ appointed PPM as its customer base, supplying artwork to the labels, tapes and plastic bag Gary Weyman, DuPont Advanced media partner for Propak Printing’s sales manager for sub- markets. In 2019, following consistent Cape 2020, which takes growth, the company relocated to Saharan Africa, who recently visited renovated premises in Pinetown, a JK Repro alongside account manager, place at the Cape Town convenient distribution location. Kevin Naidu, concurs: ‘The company’s International Convention ‘I wish my dad could still be here to skilled and friendly team, with the witness our transformation and the assistance of Marshall Hinds, has set Centre from October progress that we’ve made – employing up an excellent production facility, and 20 to 22. This means that four full-time staff and utilising the their investment in the latest flat-top latest fully-automated platemaking dot technology will help them to go we are publishing the technologies,’ Kevin says. from good to great,’ Gary maintains. official Preview Show guide to post out with our September issue, and to hand out to show visitors, as well as the review in our Festive issue.

So, if you’re an exhibitor, don’t miss this opportunity to promote your presence at the show and take advantage of our package deals.

To book your advertising space, contact:

Susi Moore Operated by Jerome Naidoo, the DuPont Cyrel 1000 ECDLF produces photopolymer plates 082 568 6729 in formats up to 900x1 200mm. Meeting market demand for high-quality flat-top dot plates, [email protected] 20 basic set-ups are offered by the unit.

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15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 17 2020/03/20 8:29 AM The anilox – performance enhancer Gill Loubser tracks some recent anilox developments as suppliers continuously reveal novel technologies. FLEXO FORUM FLEXO

IT’S been said before but bears repetition: the allows ink to flow within the engraved channel across the anilox roll is at the very heart of the flexographic anilox surface decreasing ink build-up behind the blade. printing process. While substrates and inks According to Rotocon director, Pascal Aengenvoort, provide the visual result, it’s the anilox that brings MaxFlo is Rotocon’s best seller in South Africa these elements together. as it eliminates ink spitting and offers ultrafine ink Innovations in all press components continue to distribution. He also points out that Cheshire won a raise the bar in flexo printing allowing converters to coveted EFIA Gold Award for Technical Innovation for match or exceed the print quality of offset. its cutting-edge MaxFlo technology. To capitalise on relentless improvements in anilox A study conducted with 15 UV flexo printers reveals technology, printers need to understand matters such the use of channel engraving, particularly MaxFlo+, as anilox screen specifications, engraving type and effectively eliminates UV spitting. cell geometry. The table below shows the results. Ultrafine anilox expands tonal range Anilox Engravings Since signing up as Cheshire Anilox Technology’s local PRINT 60° HEX 75° HEX 30° MAXFLO+ representative in 2017, Rotocon has made significant CONDITIONS CHANNEL SPEED inroads into the local market for anilox rolls. ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ Among the many products on offer, Cheshire’s <50M/MIN ProFlo engraving, developed specifically for ultrafine SPEED ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ screen specifications, features an improved cell profile >100M/MIN that provides a more consistent ink laydown while INK VISCOSITY eliminating the chance of uncontrolled dot gain. This ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ (1000-1200CP) high-release cell delivers up to 15% additional ink INK VISCOSITY compared to conventional engraving, enabling the ✓ ✓ ✓ ✘ production of finer anilox rolls that deliver the required (1201-1900CP) colour densities at extremely fine line counts. ✓ = Spitting ✘ = No spitting encountered This cell profile allows flexo printers to match the expanded tonal range of offset and gravure printing, Anilox for special print effects producing vibrant colours and high contrast images. Many special effects previously achieved by screen In addition, the latest laser technology allows printing are now moving to flexo where they can Cheshire to manufacture improved cell shapes that be created by using the right anilox engraving – for offer efficient ink-to-plate transfer. instance, for tactile varnishes to provide a two- While the standard 60° engraving pattern has a dimensional feel to packaging without the use of honeycomb structure that offers uniformity, its conical embossing or expensive tooling. profile only releases around 60% of ink. Problems Cheshire’s TactiLoX engraving technology is arise as remaining ink congeals, causing plugging specially designed to reproduce the tactile effect of of anilox cells. rotary screen. According to Cheshire, it offers the For this reason, Cheshire has developed a cell highest release of lacquers structure that lends itself to ink release. This innovative and varnishes available engraving dramatically improves ink transfer by in flexo printing. as much as 15%. Customers report an average Another surging increase in colour densities of up to 10% compared to application is the use of conventional engravings. metallic inks. Traditionally the shine or lustre of Eliminating spitting metallic inks in flexo has Another common problem area in UV flexo is spitting. been lower compared to In closed-cell engraving patterns, ink cannot flow screen or gravure. It has across the engraved anilox surface as it rotates; the been difficult to harness for only way out of the cell is upwards. Owing to high flexo because of particle viscosity, UV inks tend to accumulate behind the size and agglomeration of doctor blade causing the blade to lift, allowing ink the pigments. Those issues to pass underneath and cause spitting. The use of have been resolved with the channel engraving is an effective way to eliminate this. application of open channel A channel engraving such as Cheshire’s MaxFlo+ engraving.

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15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 18 2020/03/20 8:29 AM Recent advances in metallic flexo inks offer higher lustre. They’re formulated with tiny metallic flakes which ‘leaf’ together on the printed surface as the ink dries to create a brilliant lustre. To maximise the lustre, flakes must be distributed evenly and flatly and on the surface of the ink film for high reflectivity. If particles are drowned (with a too high volume anilox) there’s no shine. In Cheshire’s experience, best results are obtained with its TwinFlo engraving as this allows the transfer of the highest number of metallic particles to the plate in a uniform and smooth way, achieving a high sheen. ECG advantages using GTT anilox technology Some five years have passed since Beswick Machinery signed up to market Apex International’s products to local printers. As Apex anilox rolls are approved by leading OEMs in the flexo, offset and coating industries, many of whom are Beswick Machinery’s principals, it was a simple decision to add Apex products to the company’s portfolio. Recently, several flexo industry partners joined Apex in a practical session to analyse advantages of expanded colour gamut (ECG) printing using Apex’s patented GTT anilox technology.

At Apex International, Troika AniCAM microscopes offer precise anilox volume measurement control.

Ten experts from six partner companies joined in the session, in which a set of test jobs were printed. All were originally printed in spot colours but for this exercise were converted to ECG colour separations. The aim of the exercise was to print efficiently, to fixed quality standards, monitoring relevant data in terms of costs, changeover times, waste material, and ink consumption. Through these analyses and evaluations, it was verified that the ECG system increases efficiency, and achieves higher profitability and better quality packaging. In summary, the exercise showed a reduction of 60% in changeover times, a drop of 50% in waste material and a 20% decrease in ink costs. In addition, using this eco-friendly printing system, it’s no longer necessary to use the press for proofing. By converting spot colours to a fixed ink set, colour matching is done during prepress – once again reducing downtime between jobs and improving productivity. As demand increases for shorter packaging production runs for targeted campaigns and product variations, printers and converters have to meet these challenges in a time-efficient, cost-effective way and an ECG system is one way to achieve it. The next generation of anilox roll coating A new name on the local anilox front is TLS Anilox, a German company now represented by the recently-launched packwise-africa (PPM February 2020). On offer are coated and laser engraved universal sleeves and anilox rolls but the company has recently launched a new product called TeroLux, which features an almost non-porous surface. For more than three decades, ceramic coating of anilox rolls has stood the test of time. However, the TLS R&D department has been exploring potential for further optimisation and has developed a hard metal coating. According to the company, tests conducted to compare the two coatings reveals significantly improved results. Using TeroLux anilox rolls, the smallest dots are printed in detail and coverage of dense solids is outstanding owing to improved ink discharge. Existing lines can be replaced by finer engravings without any loss in density or change in ink management.

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15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 19 2020/03/20 8:30 AM 30 th ANNIVERSARY

One of KZN’s leading distributors of Solvents and chemical raw materials. We service and supply multiple industries, including Automotive, Paint and Coatings, ink manufacture Adhesive and Printing industries.

Congratulations to HI-TECH INKS on their 30th Anniversary

T 031 464 0713 • C 084 677 2385 • E [email protected]

15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 20 2020/03/20 8:30 AM Underlining the company’s deep INK MATTERS industry involvement, Hi-Tech Inks is a valued sponsor of both IPSA’s Gold Pack Awards and FTASA’s Print Excellence Awards. Seen here at a recent Gold Pack event are HTI’s Graham Palmer, Leon Govender, Kevin Palmer and Victor Samuels. HTI clocks up three decades

As Hi-Tech Inks celebrates its 30th year in business, Gill Loubser tracks the company’s history and the way in which it has attained its leadership position in the supply of liquid inks.

SINCE its inception in 1989, Hi-Tech Inks (HTI) has HTI originally formed part of Speed Bird Investment been committed to providing superior service and Holdings, of which, Graham Palmer – today CEO of added value, maintaining long-term partnerships HTI – was one of four shareholders. In those early with customers and suppliers alike. As a result, days, the fledgling business manufactured liquid inks this highly-respected company enjoys a leadership at production plants in Johannesburg and Durban; position in the supply of flexographic and gravure and a decade later saw the commissioning of a third inks to South Africa’s packaging printing industry. plant in Cape Town. A further milestone was reached Tracking the timeline of the past 30 years reveals in 2003 with the opening of new production facility in the dynamism that has been at the core of HTI’s Johannesburg. development. Of great significance in 2009 was HTI’s independence from Speed Bird Investments, providing an opportunity for a fresh strategy, a new corporate identity, and a spanking-new 3 700m2 ink production facility in Durban. Unfortunately, not long after its inauguration, the new building was damaged in a fire but the size of the replacement building, completed in June 2010, soared to 5 660m2 of floor space. Today, as the company passes the 30-year mark, the senior management team includes Graham Palmer (CEO), Hayley Palmer (MD), Chris Lombard (financial director), Victor Samuels (director: Cape Town), Stephan van Heerden (director: Durban) and Kevin Palmer (GM: Durban). Technical achievements abound Asked to name highlights that have occurred during 30 th HTI’s 30-year history, MD Hayley Palmer lists several. HTI is equipped with the very latest R&D and QC equipment ‘On the technical front, among our major ANNIVERSARY to offer perfect ink solutions . . . every time. achievements were producing a low-odour water-

One of KZN’s leading distributors of Solvents and chemical raw materials. We service and supply multiple industries, including Automotive, Paint and Coatings, ink manufacture Adhesive and Printing industries.

Congratulations to HI-TECH INKS on their 30th Anniversary

T 031 464 0713 • C 084 677 2385 • E [email protected]

15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 21 2020/03/20 8:30 AM At the company’s flagship production facility in Durban, staff members from every department are immensely proud of HTI’s 30-year history and the part they’ve played in its success.

based ink, and the southern hemisphere’s first alcohol- printing technology, it’s a far broader concept. soluble polyurethane inks,’ Hayley remarks. CEO Graham Palmer’s aim has always been to HTI’s water-based inks, under the Aquasharp trade create a sustainable employment opportunity, not name, are characterised by their ability to provide only for current staff but for their children and their consistent, high-quality print throughout the print children’s children. run, with minimal on-press adjustments. Importantly, ‘Keeping a business operating is the most important they offer a neutral pH that translates into low odour, aspect when it comes to keeping staff employed. Our minimal anilox wash-up and excellent rewettability. paramount aim is to keep growing and remain the best They’re also formulated for easy on-press handling. ink manufacturing company in South Africa,’ Graham ‘Our water-based inks are a sustainable substitute declares. for solvent-based inks, a fact that’s proven by an eco- In order to achieve a balanced workforce, and to efficiency analysis conducted in Europe,’ Hayley adds. strengthen long-term competencies in its specialised Hi-Tech Inks on 30 ‘They’re a cost-effective and eco-efficient alternative to CONGRATULATIONS solvent-based inks and their use frees printers from the field, HTI employs a combination of experienced and worry of complying with solvent-related legislation and inexperienced people. This philosophy of succession Years of success, may you continue to eliminates the need for investment in solvent recovery planning is designed to ensure maintenance of the plant, or abatement equipment,’ she continues. highest quality standards. grow from strength to strength! Other plus points are lower expenses for waste Research and development is another vital water treatment, and reduced costs for the disposal component, as it’s one of HTI’s strongest differentiating of water-based ink waste. factors in the hotly-contested South African ink market. And a final major bonus is that less ink is used. ‘We’ve invested significantly in a fully-integrated ‘Because of the generally higher pigment loading of laboratory, the only one of its kind in South Africa,’ water-based inks (compared to solvent-based inks), Hayley Palmer remarks. less ink has to be applied,’ Hayley explains. ‘R&D is an important function of any business as it contributes to innovation and sustainability. That Sustainability, R&D are watchwords our lab includes R500-million worth of equipment SERVOCHEM (PTY) LTD Sustainability is a keyword among HTI managers. But underlines our total commitment to remaining a leader it’s not only sustainability in terms of ink production and in ink manufacturing,’ she maintains. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES

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Hi-Tech Inks on 30 Inks Hi-Tech CONSTRUCTION | Yet more challenges are faced with the ever- more Yet HTI’s And that, in a nutshell, is the reason behind sincere congratulations The PPM team not only offers In addition to offering technology courses, HTI technology courses, to offering In addition Where to from here? from to Where the industry faces a number of As Hayley points out, currency fluctuations, leading challenges, including costs; and raw material to higher input and operating such highlights ‘stumbling blocks’ shortages. She also she adds, ‘this competition. ‘But,’ as increasing global more dynamic and more creative, also allows us to be competition!’ to stay ahead of the which, in turn, diminishing lead-times faced by printers, times. ‘It’s gives ink manufacturers shorter turnaround need our job to make sure we deliver what printers focus ‘We says Hayley. in order to stay competitive,’ quality and daily on consistency from batch to batch, on-time delivery.’ impressive 30-year journey. dynamic team,to Graham and Hayley Palmer and their successbut also looks forward to reporting on further stories in the years and decades ahead. serves as a basis for the core knowledge and skills knowledge and skills a basis for the core serves as factory personnel in current and future required by printing processes. and colour liquid ink manufacture end by visiting sales staff technicians assist customers’ and print issues, whenever users to resolve technical required.

MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES MANUFACTURERS SERVOCHEM PLASTICS | | www.servochem.co.za IT’S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS! IT’S THE SERVICE THAT COATINGS COATINGS grow from strength to strength! to strength from grow Years of success, may you continue to continue you of success, may Years CONGRATULATIONS

Just one aspect of this is providing instruction for Just one aspect of this is providing instruction Each facility produces inks to match the highest Each facility produces signal successes on the local front The company’s we’re Africa where is now on ‘Our major sales focus Knowledge focused Knowledge knowledge Among HTI hallmarks is the passing of this view from generation to generation. In Hayley’s mission has been remarkably successful. HTI training printers and ink technicians through the insights into liquid ink technology, offering academy, technical and imparting knowledge on ink-related This dedicated academy problems and solutions. Export focus on Africa on focus Export some Durban plant supplies highly-automated HTI’s 5 000 tons/annum of base concentrate, ink, coatings ink, coatings of base concentrate, 5 000 tons/annum sites in Cape production Additionally, and adhesives. collectively supply over and Johannesburg Town printing inks to customers in the 4 500 tons/annum of wide-web flexible packaging flexographic and gravure label printing sector. industry and narrow-web and consistency standards, coded international quality identification and quick and recorded for accurate referencing. Africa. exports throughout have led to growing Hayley remarks. ‘In the growth,’ enjoying significant We volumes. last five years, we’ve doubled our export an excellent have an aggressive marketing plan and she adds. sales team,’

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DIGITAL DIGEST 25 MARCH 2020 The Acuity LED 1600II became the new stalwart in Acuity LED 1600II became The with And specs to match – superior ink coverage were high-density plastics and labels LDPE, BOPP, ‘Feedback on the Acuity LED 1600II’s quality has Acuity LED 1600II’s ‘Feedback on the and service backup is a WhatsApp or Technical complementary investment is the Summa S A Although the machine isn’t as visually or The Summa cutter’s features include touch- of mouth advertising has been very positive Word been looking for. ‘We saw the unit at the show and then and show the at unit the saw ‘We for. looking been tests for us at a Johannesburg- Fujifilm ran several The results confirmed that it based customer’s facility. we needed.’ was indeed the machine KwaZulu-Natal the Stallion stable in New Germany, looks, sleek just before year-end. It had it all – good build and winning performance. printing with strong colours, simultaneous multilayer eight-colour ink pumped through Dimatix Uvijet LL of up to 33m²/h Q-class industrial printheads at speeds display for roll and rigid material applications including graphics and graphics, signage, decals, environmental LEDs don’t package prototypes. Producing little heat, VersaDrop Additionally, deform heat-sensitive media. in tone and multi-pulse jetting delivers smooth changes detailed packaging graphics. vignettes vital for today’s Acuity mill. all early grist to the Diversified performance Diversified Class 2 vinyl This investment, along with a Summa S to Jeff and contour cutter from Fujifilm, has enabled Group called introduce a new division to the Stallion Stallion Digital Solutions. who sees confirms. ‘Everyone Jeff been phenomenal,’ And our the machine and what it produces is impressed. an increaseability to perfect short runs has also led to can do as few as a handful of labels, in business. We so our label printer customers who have brand owners wanting impossibly short runs refer them to us instead.’ Never having dealt with Fujifilm phone call away. before, this came as a breath of fresh air for Jeff, who believes that personal relationships matter. ‘The technicians came in, trained our operators and everything went without a hitch.’ Class 2 for cutting labels to the required shape for ease of application. Acuity LED 1600II, it does operationally exciting as the as promised and when cutting small, intricate-design chuckles, like ‘a bat out of hell’. ‘It’s labels it goes, Jeff he adds. really fascinating to watch,’ control panel, OPOS X contour cutting alignment for user knife and eight built-in automatic cut-off accuracy, configurations to improve job changeover efficiency. customer base, and when it picks up among Stallion’s acuity may have to stretch to a even more pace, Jeff’s further visit to Fujifilm to pick up another unit. Or two. Jeff wasn’t convinced by the repeatable quality Jeff excellent print ‘I wanted a digital printer offering ‘I also didn’t want a system that produced stunning counts as helpful customer – one of the many Jeff A www.packagingmag.co.za WHEN Jeff Cutler of Stallion Printing & Packaging WHEN Jeff Cutler of Stallion Printing repro decided to bolster his platemaking and print for offering to include consistent-quality mock-ups short runs on any material and realistic that accurately reflect the finished product, he took a very analytical approach. capabilities of some of the popular wide-format injket printers in the market. So he spent 18 months scrutinising settings, speeds and solutions before finally Acuity LED 1600II. ticking the box next to the Fujifilm Digital printing he explains. quality on any substrate,’ technology is quickly becoming the most popular option for customers looking to launch new products into the marketplace, so I had to make sure I purchased the any number he notes. ‘There were right machine,’ available but often one had to buy the supplier’s materials, which could have been expensive and may not have been exactly what my customers wanted. mock-ups that couldn’t be replicated on a production I print analyser, he comments. ‘As an eagle-eyed run,’ wanted to be able to examine the result closely without picking up any variations, smudges or imperfections.’ friends after 20 years in business – spotted the Fujifilm Africa Africa Print and Fespa Acuity LED 1600II at 2019 in Midrand, telling him this was the machine he’d The Stallion Digital Solutions team of Sashen Barath The Stallion Digital Solutions team of Sashen Barath Jesse Jeffrey (production supervisor), Jeff Cutler (owner) and (factory manager) are very satisfied with the consistent-quality Acuity LED 1600II and digital print and cutting delivery that the (purchased from Summa S Class 2 vinyl and contour cutter, short run jobs Fujifilm), deliver for photorealistic mock-ups and on any material. Stallion harnesses harnesses Stallion opportunities market flair with Fujifilm 15-26_PM_PPMMar20.indd 25 Flexographic Pre-Press Solution Pre-Press Packaging Prototypes Packaging and shelf testing work pitch packaging for prototypes creative High value Kemtek broadens SYSTEMS finishing portfolio

KEMTEK recently added to its finishing portfolio the Petratto agency of modular bookbinding machines and creasing, folding and gluing Petratto Converting’s Metro 78/105 is a modular folder-gluer systems to provide commercial and packaging that provides a platform for running special converting and printing jobs such as folders, cases and straight-line boxes finishing print sector customers with a complete basket together, without the complexity of dedicated machines. Its of technologies. digital management system facilitates interfacing with other According to marketing manager, Karen Stretch, modules and attachments. by becoming the official distributor for Petratto Machines in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, Karen explains that the Petratto range has also Kemtek has demonstrated and strengthened its opened doors for Kemtek as the company can now commitment to providing customers, who need to offer bookbinding equipment, as well as die-cutting, remain competitive in a challenging market, with folder gluer, post-press inserters and tape applicators. versatile technologies. Pettrato’s Metro line, for example, incorporates ‘In January, Petratto’s trainers visited our facility and modular design with various of attachments so that completed after-sales service and support training with PSPs can handle a variety of applications as brand our staff,’ Karen states. ‘Kemtek now fully supports owner requirements change for folding cartons, the Petratto range and provides nationwide sales and sleeves multimedia packaging, cosmetics and service teams.’ pharmaceutical packaging. HP Indigo Sales & Customer Supplies Support This modularity and adaptability ensure increased representative, Tony Patton, adds that Petratto – production capabilities and eliminate obsolescence, which has a proud 82-year history of manufacturing Tony notes. and supplying bookbinding, creasing, folding and ‘Several units can be connected to produce complex gluing systems – was looking for a suitable partner jobs or the units can be separated and used as in southern Africa. ‘Because of our established independent machines to produce multiple applications,’ relationships with HP Indigo and ABG, which are both he asserts. ‘These features, enhanced by the added focused on serving customers in the digital market, value of the accessories, facilitate jobs that even more Petratto contacted us directly.’ expensive machines are unable to produce.’ Tony explains that there are two sides to the Italian According to Karen, to ensure continued growth, manufacturer’s equipment offering – converting and Kemtek constantly looks to partner with innovative brands bookbinding. ‘We’re excited to present Petratto’s and solutions to keep abreast of global trends. ‘The next comprehensive range, as well as numerous ancillary round of training for our sales and technical teams will be equipment options, which are ideal for offset and for Herzog & Heymann’s range of folding machines, as digital print service providers (PSPs),’ he enthuses. well as the MBO Group’s cross-cutters, rotary punching ‘And we believe that there will be something that aggregates, unwinders, and other special machinery and caters to every customer’s needs.’ accessories,’ she concludes. On the mark with ultra-complementary agency

PETRATTO’S modular bookbinding, creasing, The Markhunting Ultra 300 Pro Series comprises folding and gluing systems complement another the Ultra 300A offline UV coater for offset and digital Kemtek finishing equipment agency, Markhunting presses, the Ultra 300A HC (high capacity) and the UV coaters for offset and digital printers, which Ultra 300Ai model specifically for HP Indigo 5000 are built in Belgium to fit into compact production and 7000 digital series presses. The last-mentioned areas and offer ease of use and low maintenance. unit’s electronic interface provides bi-directional The range consists of three models: the Markhunting communication in the event of a paper jam on either Ultra 100PRO, Markhunting Ultra 200PRO and end of the bridge, which enables inline use with the Markhunting Ultra 300 Series. The Markhunting Ultra HP presses. 100PRO and Ultra 200PRO (high-capacity model) Markhunting also distributes a stand-alone desktop accept outputs from a variety of print engines, and DC-2 dry coating and foiling unit, which enhances enhance the value and vibrancy of printed pieces by the value and vibrancy of any toner-based digitally enabling printing and varnishing in a single operation. printed piece, giving it a glossy, shiny effect. 26 www.packagingmag.co.za

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING: Bobst unveils the ultimate centre of excellence | Constantia Ecoflex takes next step in fully-recyclable journey, and invests in Comexi

LABELLING & NARROW WEB: Noelex Labels celebrates 21st anniversary | All4Labels undergoes a sea-change | 500 milestone for Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel series

PLASTICS IN PACKAGING: Ferro SA acquires Performance Colour Systems | ALPLA starts constructing Lanseria facility | Conference focuses on sustainability realities

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MARCH 2020 On show at the open house event was a Bobst On show at the open house event was With sustainable operation a major concern of Also on show was the Bobst Expert CI, an innovative witnessed the Expert CI printing sustainable Visitors Another novel feature is a digital inspection table: Vision CI press. Unveiled last October at K2019, CI Vision to deliver quality and efficiency for all designed it’s and production lengths on a wide range of substrates; that it features technical innovations and automation minimum ensure repeatable process consistency, waste and easy manufacturing. Furthermore, it has a compact and ergonomic, modular design that ensures convenient, intuitive and fast operation. the CI features the Vision the packaging industry, the technology that enables exclusive smartHEAT press to use its own heat as an internal energy source. In addition, smartCLEAN saves on ink and minimise and smartSET solvents, while smartKEY job set-up time and material waste, maximising productivity. flexo press that helps to maximise process consistency, making it a perfect fit for the requirements of the The press delivers seven-colour ECG printing process. stable and controlled printing results and exceptional productivity with both solvent- and water-based inks. flexible pouches made from high barrier mono-material laminates, first revealed at K2019. a quality control technology that incorporates digital projection for proofing purposes, while providing real-time visual representations to match product with digital proofs. ‘This is now the ultimate Center of Excellence,’ ‘This is now the ultimate Center of Excellence,’ The process The use of ECG is growing steadily. Demonstrated during the open house event was the latest Bobst Vision CI press, first unveiled at K2019 in Düsseldorf. the latest Bobst Vision Demonstrated during the open house event was www.packagingmag.co.za BOBST Bielefeld recently hosted an open BOBST Bielefeld recently hosted house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence, to providing delegates with an opportunity from start to experience the entire flexo process the facility finish. Making it fully comprehensive, room, has been extended to include a prepress with a particular focus on Extended Colour Gamut (ECG) printing for wide-web CI flexo presses, while ensures industry partners the presence of Bobst’s the integration of all elements that combine to give a flawless end-to-end process. MD of Bobst Bielefeld. declared Mark McInulty, an invaluable facility for testing and continuous ‘It’s development of the ECG process for Bobst and for our industry suppliers in our open-partnership system. It also helps our CI flexo printing customers to maximise the advantages derived from the implementation of the ECG process.’ uses three additional ink colours – orange, green and violet (OGV) – in addition to the conventional colours of cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK), enabling a match with 90%+ of the Pantone book, compared For converters, with approximately 60% previously. its adoption represents sizable economies in time and costs: no more ink changes resulting in washing of print decks; no need for a huge ink inventories for storing spot colours; no time wasted in ink mixing; and a guarantee of colour consistency for jobs that are run parts of the world. a long time apart or in different Bobst, together with key industry partners, recently opened the doors the doors opened recently partners, industry with key together Bobst, end-to-end a comprehensive that provides of Excellence Center a new to experience. process flexo The ultimate Center Center The ultimate of Excellence 27-46_CM_PPMMar20.indd 29

ime-to- t oduction pr aster f nd nsure a FLEXIBLE PACKAGING uality q olutions e s ica: fr A 1 433-2686 uaranteed 1 uth ntegrated o i 27 + [email protected] S Driven by your needs your by Driven Fully market. Whatever your requirements, produc- agility, g tion lengths, substrate types, high barrier materials, process complexities, we have the right fitfor your needs. BOBST authorized agent for Tel Beswick Machinery (Pty) Ltd www.beswick.co.za bm dvancing A flexibility ˍ www.bobst.com The prepress facility houses comprehensive platemaking technology from Bobst’s partners, including a Kodak Flexcel NX system, a Flex-i-Pro platemaking system for large flexographic plates from Glunz & Jensen, and an Esko XPS Crystal 4835 exposure unit.

Partnerships for the perfect process help of an anilox; and Daetwyler presented the MDC-Gamutstar, a doctor blade specifically designed Open house visitors were able to experience the for the ECG process, delivering high precision and entire flexo process by talking to Bobst’s partners on a extended blade life for long runs and multiple jobs. variety of topics, starting from the prepress facility that In addition, Flint Group enlightened visitors about houses the latest-generation equipment demonstrated the powerful possibilities of ECG printing as a game during the event. changer for flexible packaging in delivering greater These include Miraclon’s Kodak Flexcel NX 4260 adaptability, shorter lead times, higher quality and system for the production of Flexcel NXH plates; higher definition. Flint Group supports the ECG project Glunz & Jensen’s Flex-i-Pro 470 platemaker, hot air with its FlexiPrint solvent-based inks that were used in dryer and exposure unit for large flexographic plates the print demonstration on the Expert CI flexo press. (up to 1 200 x 1 530mm); and Esko’s XPS Crystal X-Rite Pantone’s presentation focused on colour 4835 exposure unit, a Kongsberg X20 cutting table and consistency control in ECG printing and how its prepress software required to produce ECG print ready industry-leading technologies, designed to streamline files. the digital colour workflow process, support packaging Together with Bobst, Esko put the spotlight on the converters in profiling their press to get the most value created by their partnership, showing visitors accurate fingerprint data. how they can drive their businesses forward on the ‘Every partner we work with brings so much to journey of digital transformation, whether in customer the table in terms of innovation and optimising the communication, prepress editing, workflow automation, flexo process,’ said Mark McInulty. ‘The open house colour management or business integration. is the perfect example of seamless collaboration in Other partners illustrated their technologies and action – many companies coming together to combine knowledge within the framework of the harmonisation their expertise and resources to create an optimised of all the elements that combine to achieve the best experience for customers.’ and most efficient results with ECG printing. Flying the flag for South Africa at the launch event Rossini’s contribution to the ECG project are were Bruce Beswick and Riaan Hopley of Beswick Starcoat Light sleeves, which offer exceptional Machinery, Bobst’s local partner, along with some of dimensional stability and accuracy over time, and the country’s leading flexible packaging converters. Fastbridge adapters, which offer superior absorption ‘The customers who joined us on this visit were very of vibration while allowing considerably faster print impressed with what they saw,’ Bruce reports. ‘The speeds; Lohmann presented the DuploFLEX5 event also confirmed our recent statements that the range of plate mounting tape highlighting how the Vision CI press is perfectly positioned for our market – complex technology hidden in the ‘thinnest’ tool for it’s compact, easy to operate and offers the best price the flexographic printing process helps to make ECG performance ratio available today. We’re very excited printing possible; Zecher discussed ways to optimise about future prospects for this press in the territories consistent and reproducible print quality through the under our responsibility,’ he sums up.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING 31 MARCH 2020 Bobst, among leading suppliers of printing andBobst, among leading suppliers of printing Other partners include Dow (PE resin supply); ‘This is one of the most urgent challenges facing the While mono-material laminates revealed at K2019 on the right path to developing reusable, ‘We’re At last year’s K2019 in Düsseldorf, Bobst and says Eric. ‘Response was phenomenal,’ polymer rather than several isn’t easy, but we believe several isn’t easy, polymer rather than we’re making a breakthrough.’ A partnership bringing real progress bringing real A partnership about The development of these laminates came innovators thanks to a partnership of some leading packaging,converting equipment for the labelling, flexible provided the usefolding carton and corrugated industries, of its Competence Centers to test the viability of the new materials throughout the production process, and offered expertise in metallisation and coating technology. Brückner Maschinenbau (production of biaxially- Alpine (production of stretched films); Hosokawa (conversion of finished reels into MDO LDPE); ELBA pouches); and Constantia Flexibles (production of metallised high-barrier LDPE stand-up pouches). By bringing no time to do it alone. so there’s world today, we’re making real progress – the best minds together, fast. Now we want to take these materials to the next level and start producing them on an industrial scale.’ were a significant breakthrough, there are still several stages to get through before they’re in wide use. recyclable biofilm or paper alternatives to traditional non-recyclable flexible plastics in the next few years,’ Eric confirms. ‘Even a few years ago this would have been unimaginable, but with our partners we’re making confident our work will ultimately have We’re it a reality. a tremendously positive impact on the industry and the environment.’ A watershed moment moment A watershed of various polymers the combination Because it’s so difficult, the ultimate aim that makes recycling mono-polymer materials; but is to create functional perform to the level of multi- traditionally they don’t if serviceable mono- And even polymer materials. the same polymers are found, they need to exhibit chain. efficiency throughout the packaging value momentpartner companies presented a watershed designed– high-barrier mono-materials laminates to ensure each thoroughly tested for recyclability, safety and optical quality. barrier, processability, stand-up pouches on show – machine The different orienteddirection-oriented (MDO) polyethylene, biaxially polypropylenepolyethylene (BOPE), biaxially oriented were the result(BOPP) and cast polypropylene (CPP) – research.of considerable investment and intense companies, ‘Sustainability is a clear focus for many tangible and now that we’re starting to demonstrate appreciate solutions, excitement is growing. But we that this is a journey.’ ric E Pavone, Bobst and partners are on the right path to developing reusable, recyclable biofilm or paper alternatives to traditional non- recyclable flexible plastics in the next few years. According to However, as we know, the qualities that make the qualities as we know, However, mattersAlarming projections around environmental Finding alternatives to plastics is difficult, however, ‘Plastic isn’t a single material – it comes in www.packagingmag.co.za ALMOST nothing defines our consumer-driven ALMOST nothing defines our consumer-driven enjoyed society better than plastics; they’ve largely driven enormous growth since the 1950s – staggering 300-million tons are A by packaging. now produced annually. durability, plastics so suited to packaging – versatility, impermeability – also make them environmentally unfriendly. have changed attitudes and focused minds in recent years. Environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastics are no longer nice-to-have aspirations – they’re absolutely essential. Indeed, major brands – such as Nestlé, Mars and Coca-Cola – are PepsiCo, Unilever, challenging suppliers to achieve a target of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025. particularly for food packaging, for which high-barrier protection against oxygen and moisture is an absolute Any alternative needs to have similar properties must. in terms of preservation and protection, versatility and price, while remaining visually pleasing to consumers. Part of the challenge is found in the variability of flexible packaging – stand-up pouches, sachets, films, bags, liners and wraps – that generally consist of plastics. several layers of different many varieties, and most flexible packaging says Eric Pavone, business is a combination,’ BU. ‘When Web-Fed development director of Bobst’s we talk about replacing plastics, we’re actually talking about replacing a wide range of laminate materials, types of benefits for different all having different packaging. Finding high-barrier alternatives with one Bobst and partners are pioneering are and partners Bobst mono-material high-barrier new as environmentally- laminates traditional to alternatives friendly plastics. The end for non-recyclable non-recyclable for end The packaging? plastics 27-46_CM_PPMMar20.indd 31 Wolfgang Kitzler, MD of Constantia Flexibles Afripack, has taken over the chairman’s role from Arnold Vermaak, following his recent retirement. With them is Constantia Flexibles CEO, Alexander Baumgartner. Constantia takes next step in fully-recyclable journey

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING As the world’s third-largest flexible packaging producer, Constantia Flexibles is driving the move to improved sustainability through a pledge to ensure that all consumer packaging is recyclable by 2025. On a recent visit to Durban, Alexander Baumgartner, CEO of Constantia Flexibles Group, discussed the matter with the PPM team.

HISTORICALLY, the plastics and flexible state-of-the-art blown film line, complemented by flexo packaging industry have been proficient in printing, extrusion coating and adhesive lamination engineering products based on broad (rather technologies – took place in November 2019. than standardised) specifications – adding layers However, as Alexander pointed out, it’s and barriers to efficiently and effectively protect commercially challenging to ramp up technology goods and/or extend shelf-life using lightweight when specifying fully-recyclable laminates for the first packaging. time. The EcoLam family, for example, is available The primary downside, considering the cost of in different barrier grades (EcoLam, EcoLamPlus energy and other inputs, is that once consumers have and EcoLamHighPlus) to meet the needs of diverse INTERNATIONAL · INNOVATIVE · SUSTAINABLE finished with the products, the packaging usually can’t products. be reused and is difficult to separate for recycling. For this reason, a battery of tests (barrier properties, So commented CEO, Alexander Baumgartner, shelf-life and logistics) have been conducted with during a recent visit to Durban to celebrate Constantia FMCG customers around the world, including a South Flexibles Afripack’s chairman, Arnold Vermaak’s African brand owner who has prioritised sustainability retirement. targets. PACKED ‘Three years ago, when I issued the challenge Results so far have been so encouraging and to our R&D team to create a fully-recyclable mono- market response so positive that by June this year material laminate film, many thought I was asking the Constantia Flexibles plans to have its first EcoLam line impossible,’ he told PPM. ‘I admit I was surprised a running in Europe. This is possible for two reasons. year later when a possible solution was presented, Firstly, the design is based on a plug-and-play and funding was allocated to invest in a small-scale concept that’s highly reproducible on demand in any WITH NEW pilot project to test its feasibility.’ country. Secondly, Constantia Flexibles has partnered Constantia Flexibles’ next step was to build its first with a Polish converter, with whom it enjoys a well- VISIT US! Ecoflex factory dedicated to producing mono-PE established relationship. ‘This partner has many years’ lamination structures, meeting the standards of ISO PE blown film experience, allowing us to ramp up 18604:2013 as recoverable for recycling, and certified the production process more speedily and with fewer IDEAS as fully-recyclable by the RecyClass Platform, the headaches,’ Alexander noted. Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, The installation and commissioning of the line and the Cyclos Institute for Recyclability & Product in Poland also marks the start of phase two in the MAY 5 – 9, 2020 Responsibility. business plan – to run at least five lines, similar to that ‘We chose to build this factory in India rather than in Ahmedabad, by 2022. Europe because prime minister, Narendra Modi, is on Constantia Flexibles views itself as the current a mission to clean up India’s pollution problem and frontrunner in mono-PE technologies and hopes to has committed to phasing out single-use plastics by maintain this point of differentiation by systematically 2022,’ Alexander went on to explain. ‘A number of improving the printability characteristics of the laminate measures provided a sound return on investment, and and by assisting multinational brands to achieve their a consumer base of 1.4-billion people helped motivate ambitious 2025 sustainability targets. a solid business case.’ The broader global plastics and packaging The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 24 500m² value chain’s success in meeting these targets Ecoflex plant in Ahmedabad – which features a and switching to a circular economy model is built

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Metpack_Anzeige_220x158_E_RZ.indd 1 11.10.19 11:22 on three pillars: innovation, infrastructure and of Constantia Afripack, reported that South Africa’s consumer education. Currently, the biggest missing producer responsibility organisations such as Polyco, link in the chain is the recycling/waste management of which Constantia Afripack is a member, representing infrastructure to collect, repurpose and reuse the polyolefin suppliers and converters, are building waste into new end-use products. While governments infrastructure and empowering collectors and recyclers and local municipalities tend to be slow in decision- where household separation-at-source doesn’t exist. making processes and issuing clear statements, in For instance, Polyco provides loans to entrepreneurs some cases raw material suppliers, converters, brand for mobile Packa-Ching recycling units (consisting of owners and retailers have been stepping in to fill a truck and trailer) that travel between low-income the gaps through extended producer responsibility communities and surrounding schools to buy back initiatives. recyclable packaging materials from residents via a As a final word, Wolfgang Kitzler, senior VP and GM cashless eWallet system. Packaging dominates LLDPE demand

THE third edition of market research institute, that the global extrusion of pipes, Ceresana’s, global linear low-density polyethylene profiles, and cables will achieve (LLDPE) market study predicts an average yearly growth rates of 3.1% until compound annual growth rate of 2026. 4.1% over the next six years. However, they note, LLDPE is The study notes that packaging films are the most increasingly being used for other important sales market for LLDPE, followed by bags applications such as mechanical and sacks. The entire packaging market, including rigid and plant engineering, and in packaging, currently amounts to around 70% of total the production of vehicles, demand. toys, electronic and electrical The most important processing method for LLDPE devices, plus household remains extrusion, and Ceresana’s analysts expect appliances.

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MARCH 2020 All4Labels connects brands connects All4Labels globally andand consumers, African The South locally. management subsidiary’s managingteam – led by Marco De Pizzol director, Dave director, (left), and sales – therefore,Parsons (centre) the philosophy:subscribes to the bigger the dream, the more important the team. They are supported in its implementation by Carlo James (printing), Jackelyn Naidoo (operations) and Pulane Chwene (commercial). In addition, Nick Dakusa (not pictured) is responsible for converting. These investments, comments sales director, Dave These investments, comments sales director, While remaining thoroughly immersed in flexographic While remaining thoroughly immersed in Marco and Dave talk excitedly of driving digital In this enterprise, the local business is following As a basis for this growth in digital printing, the South These plans for a fast-expanding future are having for a matter of ‘watch this space’ As always, it’s to improve printing consistency on a Gallus press; the to improve printing consistency on a Gallus machine from purchase of a second high-speed cutting Sleeve3 ATN HCI Converting Equipment; and a DCM high-speed seaming machine. Parsons, are now installed and in full production, market share for both further boosting the company’s ‘We’ve pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves. waste significantly improved output while reducing he declares. ‘And now we’re aiming to double levels,’ he adds. Africa,’ our turnover in South Digital business set to explode set to business Digital by no means the end of the story . . . But that’s in the field of digital printing that the most printing, it’s dramatic developments are foreseen. subsidiary. Town transformation within the Cape As the innovative lead set by its holding company. some readers will recall, four years ago the German Indigo WS6800 and two group purchased nine HP 20000 digital presses, representing the largest labels history (PPM June Indigo’s and packaging deal in HP 2016). Indigo WS6800 African company already boasts an HP delivering high-quality labels and flexible press that’s packaging jobs, as run lengths continue to diminish and demand for brand diversification grows. additional local offering another salutary effect: employment opportunities. Recruiting is currently underway in all departments to find the right people with the right skills to fill the gaps that are bound to emerge as the business enters a serious growth phase. further news in the coming months.

As reported at the end of last year, positive changes As reported at the end of last year, Intent on stamping All4Labels’ global footprint on All4Labels’ Intent on stamping Dave meeting with Marco and sales director, A we intend in line with our global strategy, ‘Now, Marco and Dave are backed in these endeavours by a highly experienced and enthusiastic management Naidoo; Jackelyn team, including operations manager, managers respectively for print and converting operations, Carlo James and Nick Dakuse; and Pulane Chwene. commercial manager, So much for the management structure, changes are also evident in the technology line-up. All4Labels group following within the international resulted in Triton, investment by equity partner, exciting investments designed to improve capacity These plant. Town and to reduce waste at the Cape Helios S system, AVT included the installation of an Enhanced technology line-up technology Enhanced WHETHER we use the idiom ‘a sea-change’ or its WHETHER we use the idiom ‘a sea-change’ shift’, the 21st century equivalent ‘a paradigm occurring at story is the same: a transformation is African subsidiary of South the Cape Town-based Group. All4Labels Global Packaging Germany’s helm, Marco the local operation is a new man at the is Although still a young man, Marco De Pizzol. addition to his balancing two significant portfolios: in and APAC for responsibilities as director of operations director of Africa, he has been named as managing well no doubt he’s there’s Africa. But All4Labels South been with qualified for these multiple duties, having global All4Labels since 2015, holding down several management positions. Parsons, who has played a key role in the South African business since 2013, reveals a fresh structure and renewed impetus. Marco African activities,’ strengthening our South All4Labels investment in Triton’s continues. ‘Since (PPM Festive 2019), additional resources are now available to support our expansion plans.’ The All4Labels Global Packaging Group is strengthening its activities is strengthening Group Packaging The All4Labels Global the story. Gill Loubser uncovers in South Africa. undergoes All4Labels a sea-change www.packagingmag.co.za 27-46_CM_PPMMar20.indd 37

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Through its plastics division, Ferro SA manufacturers Through its plastics division, Ferro SA portfolio ‘The merger allows both companies to fill excited PCS CEO, Johan Helberg, agrees: ‘We’re Both organisations are well-established in the market ‘Merging with a larger group enables PCS to receive ‘The management teams are excited by the Although neither predicts huge market growth and distributes black and white masterbatches andand distributes black and white masterbatches andvarious additives that are used as colourants products.manufacturing aids in the production of plastic black gaps as, PCS can now add locally-produced can realise SA masterbatch to its portfolio while Ferro colour its long-standing ambition of entering the MD, William reports Ferro SA’s masterbatch arena,’ Shipway. we can that by becoming a division of Ferro SA to now provide locally-produced black masterbatch customers as part of our portfolio.’ trading since 1946 and PCS since 1976. with Ferro SA both businesses have embarked upon More recently, quality led improvement journeys, which have changed the way both interact with their respective markets. ‘The merger provides a perfect fit, as PCS and Ferro share the same business ethos centred on quality, SA Johan adds. candour and accountability.’ access to capital to keep abreast with the latest developments and trends in the market. Furthermore, combining expert knowledge, and the synergy created between the two companies, will only help enhance There is a true and promote growth of the business. sense that the businesses and the markets will benefit Johan asserts. from this acquisition,’ that extensive product, service and technical offering the combined businesses will bring to the masterbatch William says in agreement. market,’ because of the negative impacts of the sluggish load shedding and the coronavirus; they economy, vital to keep up with global trends. emphasise that it’s Ferro SA is a subsidiary of Bud Chemicals and Ferro SA FERRO SOUTH AFRICA, a technology-based FERRO SOUTH acquired performance materials company, Performance masterbatch manufacturer, receiving Colour Systems (PCS), in March after unconditional approval from the Competition Tribunal. mineralsMinerals, a diversified chemicals and coatings, which beneficiation and energy solutions company, This industrial group in turn, is part of the Bud Group. chemicals,operates across several industries, including services.industrial service, minerals and financial Ferro SA acquires SA acquires Ferro Systems Colour Performance www.packagingmag.co.za Looking forward to building on their companies’ shared ethos on their companies’ Looking forward to building candour and accountability are Ferro South centred on quality, Systems’ Shipway and Performance Colour MD, William Africa’s CEO, Johan Helberg. 27-46_CM_PPMMar20.indd 41 ety I af SO S 9 d 0 o 0 Fo 1 – – 0 Q u 0 a 0 l 2 it 2 y

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27-46_CM_PPMMar20.indd 42 2020/03/20 8:39 AM PLASTICS IN PACKAGING ety I af SO S 9 Clariant answers plastic d 0 o 0 Fo 1 – – metallic look call 0 Q u 0 a 0 CLARIANT MASTERBATCHES has developed a li 2 t novel chrome colour – which increases reflectivity 2 y compared to conventional silver or chrome O colours – opening opportunities for designers and S manufacturers of high-end products, bottles and I packaging. Tailored especially for PET containers, the colour is slightly translucent, so it’s ideal for applications where it’s necessary or desirable for the contents in the bottle to be visible. It can also overcome slightly off-colour resins, including post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET. The effect was first demonstrated on bottles made of recycled PET resin. The team at Clariant ColourWorks’ design and technology centres developed the chrome leaving behind only the natural transparent polymer. masterbatches in response to growing interest in truly Judith van Vliet, ColourWorks’ senior designer metallic looks. The secret to achieving brilliant chrome explains: ‘Designers recently began focusing on silver effects lies in the pigment particle-size distribution and and chrome with a liquid feel. You see it often in glass the way it’s incorporated into the masterbatch. Another and that kind of transparency is also very trendy. chrome effect benefit is its reaction to laser radiation Clariant’s chrome masterbatch provides a look that is – unlike other colours, which turn grey or black under the closest I’ve seen to a true metallised effect. It does I S laser radiation and leave a physical, palpable mark on a very good job of bringing those bright qualities to l O the surface – the chrome pigment simply disappears, plastics for use in bottles containing prestige products.’ a t 4 n 5 e 0 m 0 n 1 o ALPLA’s business – ir H v e n a E lt – set to take off from Lanseria h 1 & 00 Sa 14 ALPLA GROUP, an international specialist in plastic production site will be the launchpad for ALPLA’s long- fet O packaging and recycling, is building a factory in term growth and continued competitiveness in sub- y IS Gauteng to the latest manufacturing standards. Saharan Africa and will consolidate the production of The first sod was turned in February and work is ALPLA’s plants in Harrismith, Denver, Isando, Kempton scheduled for completion by summer 2021. Park and Samrand. In the past five years, ALPLA has significantly expanded its market presence in Africa with Five in one acquisitions and cooperation agreements. These The facility, in an emerging area northwest of included the acquisition in 2017 of Boxmore Johannesburg, will enjoy an excellent infrastructure, Packaging, the African market leader for PET while manufacturing processes, logistics and transport preforms, PET bottles and closures. The new will be simplified and optimised. The company’s familiar product range will be manufactured, including standard bottle solutions and tailor-made packaging for the food, personal care, home care, chemical, detergent and pharmaceutical industries. ‘The plant will allow us to produce according to modern, globally applicable corporate standards,’ says Christoph Riedlsperger, regional director for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey. ‘We will not only improve the quality of our products, but meet the high demands of global customers.’ As the consolidation will affect about 50 employees, trade unions have been consulted and a notice in The modern 30 000m² building includes production, logistics terms of section 189(3) of the Labour Relations Act will and office space. be issued.

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Safripol’s Sustainability Conference convened delegates and experts in Johannesburg to discuss a value chain approach to circular economy, waste management and recycling challenges and opportunities.

Extrupet’s joint MD, Chandru Wadhwani (centre) informed delegates about PLASTICS IN PACKAGING the local PET recycling value chain. Pictured with PlasticsISA’s him are Coca-Cola sustainability Beverages South director, Douw Africa’s CPO, Steyn, and Lars Ludewig and executive Extrupet’s sales & director, Anton marketing manager, Hanekom. Shaun Bouwer.

CSIR’s Competence Area manager, Avashnee Chetty, Coca- Cola South & East Africa’s Packaging & SME manager, Lionel Pillay, and Milliken & Company’s territory manager Sub- Safripol’s technical services & development engineer, Saharan Africa, Dr Vernon Ramiah. Ayanda Zwane, and account manager, Richard Archer, with iPackchem’s MD, Simon Morgan. ◄ MCG Industries’ SHEQ specialist, Kalish Laljeeth, and technical director, Simla Singh.

▼ Monteagle Africa’s packaging specialist, Devin Galtrey, PailPac’s contract, Annabé projects and procurement Pretorius (Plastix manager, Michael Brown, 911) discussed Safrique International’s how recycling GM, Logan Govender, works in South and PailPac’s operations Africa. Pictured executive, Conroy Quick. with her is Bowler Metcalf’s CEO, Friedel Sass.

Mpact Plastic Containers’ MD, Loutjie Jongh, and marketing manager, Kammy Govender.

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Ed’s note: Look out for the detailed Sustainability Conference report in the April issue.

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▼ ENGLISH BLAZER COMMANDS ATTENTION Yardley’s signature scent, the legendary English Lavender, was launched in 1873 and went on to become a best seller, loved by generations. I can still remember a Yardley Lavender bottle on my grandmother’s dressing table and the familiar waft of her favourite perfume as she entered a room! In 1991, Yardley introduced English Blazer, men’s grooming products. The Yardley trademark for sub- ▲ CERAMIC AMPHORA-STYLE Saharan Africa was secured by Cape Town-based Indigo Brands in 1998 and opened the door for future OLIVE OIL CONTAINER development opportunities. Last month, I featured Tunisia’s Ruspina olive oil that’s For the latest imperious English Blazer range, exported all over the world in a common glass bottle Indigo Brands partnered with Cape Town’s Rabbit with metal screw cap and a simple cartonboard triple Disruptive Innovation to design a body lotion bottle carry pack. This month, I salute the ancient trading of and cap, locally commercialised by Evotec Plastics. olive oil and highlight a flashback to its origins. With distinctive matte and high gloss finishes, the Often cited as the earliest example of genuine cap’s design aligns the brand image across all formats. packaging development, the amphora is synonymous The new design also provided a great opportunity to with the transportation of olive oil (and wine) redesign a lotion bottle and cap to use approximately throughout the ancient world. Its characteristic shape 10% less plastic. was designed to speed up transportation: the handles There are four variants in the antiperspirant and facilitated the work of loading, binding and unloading body lotion ranges: Intense, Essential, Cool and and stopped the jar from rolling when shipped. Restore. Also included are antiperspirant aerosols and The clay amphora became the most common roll-ons whose componentry (excluding aerosol can ancient pottery shape, so much so that archaeologists and valve) and decoration has been developed with have estimated that Monte Testaccio, ‘an artificial hill’ local plastics, glass and labelling suppliers. in Rome, is composed of 53 million or so broken olive I found the English Blazer range at Dischem Verdi oil amphorae, discarded over the course of 150 to 300 Centre. years! For the Galantino brand it all began when Vito Galantino, an extra virgin olive oil taster, decided to start a new business. In 1960, thanks to his great determination and far-sightedness, he acquired a majestic 19th century millhouse and turned it into an olive oil mill. By 1985, Dr Michele Galantino, Vito Galantino’s son, had begun bottling his extra virgin olive oil in elegant and prestigious bottles and selling it around the world. Only a few years later, in 1990, rediscovering an ancient technique, Michele Galantino produced the first flavoured oil, Lemon Olive Oil, by crushing olives and fresh lemons together, without the use of any added essence. It was the first oil in a new line that now includes 13 olive oils flavoured with citrus fruits or fresh herbs.

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47-54_FMCG_PPMMar20.indd 48 2020/03/20 8:36 AM CLIVE’S COLUMN The hand-crafted ceramic amphora lookalike is 5mm thick with porcelain inside coating to protect the contents against light, oxidation and temperature changes, while keeping intact all the properties of the oil. I bought mine at SuperSpar Blackheath. ▼ ABSOLUTELY INDIAN-INSPIRED DESIGN Who would have thought a glass bottle, supposedly based on a traditional 19th century pharmacy bottle found in Stockholm, could have such an impact on the world? Absolut was launched in the US in 1979. At that time, Andy Warhol, already a successful commercial illustrator, had yet to create the paintings and prints of movie stars, Campbell soup cans and Brillo soap- pad boxes that would turn him into one of the world’s most famous artists. It was the infamous Pop Art’s iconic figurehead Warhol himself who suggested an Absolut bottle-based piece and then in 1985 was commissioned to design the first-ever artwork for an Absolut ad. And so began collaboration with artistic personalities, resulting today in more than 800 works! I was urged by one of my favourite packaging scouts to look back at one of the finest examples of daring packaging design and feature it in my next article. In 2015, Absolut announced the ‘Design the Absolut ▲ READY MEALS: TAKE THE WE India Limited Edition’ contest, in partnership with Talenthouse India, a creative crowd-sourcing platform. ARE FOOD OPTION The idea was to create an India-themed and inspired Modern work schedules, time constraints and design where artists adapt what they love about India unpredictable traffic patterns don’t make it easy to put and what they think represents the country into a fresh, a home-cooked meal on the family dinner table every inventive design to be printed on the Absolut India evening. There are several alternatives – two-minute limited edition bottle. noodles with shredded cheese; fast food deliveries; One winner submitted a design based on the Kama taking the kids to a nearby restaurant; or the old Sutra! Written in ancient Sanskrit dated to 400 BCE-200 favourite (not!) warming up leftovers. CE and attributed to Indian philosopher, Vatsyayana, the Nowadays, however, there’s the We Are Food Kama Sutra is much more than a checklist of intriguing, option. This family-run, proudly South African business complex challenges for the bedroom. The design provides marvellous home-style meals for your freezer. continued to promote one of the finest vodka brands into Based in Durban, the three culinary devotees (Diana another visual and eclectic treat. Weare and her two daughters Amy and Jane) cook up By the way, there’s a recent digital update to the delightful dishes, available in their store network and Kama Sutra, highlighting a new sexual position – the via deliveries around KZN, Gauteng and Cape Town. Ramaphosa – where apparently you get on top, and With a bountiful menu of over 100 menu items for then do nothing! hungry diners to choose from, they aim to revolutionise the traditional way you cook and entertain, allowing the freedom to still do this without any of the fuss, waste or stress that comes with the time-consuming, sometimes dreaded task of cooking at home. Using Ballito-based Leigh Bisset Creative’s designs, multiple award-winning Wave Paper (New Germany) supplies flexo-printed food grade, recyclable cartonboard sleeves with water-based barrier coating to withstand the rigours of the cold chain. (Wave Paper’s awards include 2014 bronze medal at FTASA awards, 2015 gold medal at the Gold Pack awards and 2017 WorldStar – all for Chateaux Gateau cake boxes; and bronze again at the 2018 FTASA awards for We Are Food cartonboard sleeve.) Both the plastic tubs ex PolyPlastics and aluminium foil containers ex Hulamin are microwaveable, dishwasher safe and reusable. I found my favourites, Butter Chicken (feeds four) and Roasted Vegetable Pie (from the Entertainment range to feed 10 to 12), at We Are Food in Parkhurst. It’s an all-South African culinary and packaging extravaganza.

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THERMOFORMING ROUND-UP 51 MARCH 2020 They also need to develop post-consumer waste They also need to develop post-consumer space in the believes that there’s Mpact Versapak Membership of PETCO provides an exciting Mpact Versapak’s range of branded thermoformed packaging range of branded Mpact Versapak’s PET trays for the local and includes virgin and recycled international FMCG, fast food, fresh food, and agricultural sectors. opening occasions -. In this scenario, heat-sealed trays opening occasions -. In this scenario, heat-sealed stay fresh with resealable lidding film ensure contents after being opened. Circular economy challenges economy Circular remain competitive, ensure excellent process To product that control and a consistently reproducible to use the presents neatly on-shelf; converters have mould latest thermoforming technology and world-class designs. and still solutions that minimise environmental impacts and versatility provide consumers with the convenience they’re accustomed to. bottle recycling but local market not only for PET As reported in last month’s punnet recycling as well. post- PPM, the company recently launched 100% are suitable consumer waste grape punnets, which EU for direct contact with food and meet various regulatory requirements. launchpad towards creating new local end-use thermoformed products, and markets for rPET supporting the greater return of this resource into the material usually Converters of rPET local economy. focus on applications such as beverage bottles. By expanding production to thermoformed products, we’re contributing to sustainable solutions and paving the way for leading brand owners to follow.

According to quality manager, Chrystal Chandler, fine attention to detail and processes focusing on fine Chrystal Chandler, According to quality manager, BERRY ASTRAPAK’S Thermopac plant in Cape Town recently completed its 12th annual British Thermopac plant in Cape Town ASTRAPAK’S BERRY certification status. AA Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation audit, retaining its Thermopac to minimise maintaining internal operational improvements in hygiene and safety has allowed the ultimate in food packaging quality. and provide non-conformances year-on-year, retains BRC status Thermopac retains

As consumers’ need for multi-purpose packaging As consumers’ food Consumers want the convenience of heating recycled H’eatway insulated food trays, made from Packaging designers and brand owners also need to www.packagingmag.co.za THE main advantages of the thermoforming THE main advantages of the thermoforming process are the ability to use a vast range of plastic grades and agile short production which runs, thanks to quick mould changes, range of accommodate the production of a wide to customer-specific packaging. In comparison a high-speed other technologies, thermoforming is manufacturing process. from brands has increased so have the requirements to converters. Heat directly from the packaging. Mpact Versapak’s specifically & Go range, made from polypropylene, microwaveable and leak-proof. caters for this as it’s also be used for These containers can, however, packing salads or deli products. bottles, take ready-to-eat meals a step (rPET) PET surface further through ensuring that the outer contents remains cool while the inner surface and This allows consumers to safely remove heat up. the tray from the microwave or oven with bare the tray from the microwave or oven with bare hands and consume the heated contents directly from the tray. keep convenient storage after opening in mind from a This means balancing the retail consumer perspective. need for packaging to ensure a long shelf-life with the consumer’s need for keeping it fresh after multiple Mpact Versapak’s general general Mpact Versapak’s , shares Oelofse manager, Wessel on thermoforming his perspectives and processes. trends market The next step step next The the in closing loop material 47-54_FMCG_PPMMar20.indd 51 05.03.20 08:00 IS STILL MUCH. 50% TOO

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May 7 -13 7 May Hall 13 | Booth A31 A31 Booth | 13 Hall The KHS solution for more sustainability: sustainability: The KHS solution for more New avenues in packaging technology. our packaging. By applying innovative technologies and switching over to mono-material pack- continuously improving are We ve aging years. we And have we halved are soon our to packing take materials another over big the step last forward fi in using lm. khs.com/packing-systems thinner types of fi new, khsIM5021_AZ_Markenkampagne_Verpackung_210x297_ICv2_7jv_englisch_interpack.indd 1 Operating at a maximum speed of 15 cycles/min, Ridat’s 4848ATF is suitable for all commonly-used thermoformable reel-fed stock. It accommodates male and female moulds and is easily adjustable for both width and index pitch from its maximum forming area of 1 200 x 1 200mm. Efficiency forms backbone of performance reliability THERMOFORMING ROUND-UP THERMOFORMING RIDAT’S 60 years’ thermoforming industry chain for material transport and double-acting guillotine experience has resulted in a one-stop, single for sheet separation. source of packaging equipment, including manual, ‘Other notable features include plug assistance, semi-automatic and automatic vacuum forming turbo cooling fans, a water-cooled mould bolster and machines and related ancillaries such as blister a powered sheet ejector,’ he states. sealers and roller presses, says director, Dipak According to Dipak Sen, Ridat’s heavy-duty roller Sen Gupta. cutting presses (RCP) provide accurate and consistent ‘Our leading-edge technology can make a real results in a variety of materials. The Ridat 546RCP difference to thermoforming operations, increasing is, for example, designed to cut plastic thermoformed efficiencies and aiding the ease of introducing new sheet, rubber, leather, board, foil and other gasket product lines,’ he states. material, plastic foam, plastic-coated or impregnated Dipak Sen reports that the ATF (automatic fabric. thermoforming) machine, favoured by trade formers and in-house operators, is designed with large format and continuous performance parameters to enable high-speed production of thermoformed components. The Ridat 4848ATF, a heavy-duty automatic reel-fed Ed’s note: Greentech Machinery is Ridat’s inline large-format thermoforming machine, boasts distribution partner in southern Africa. double pitch sandwich pre-heating, a duplex spiky Recycling: strides made

PETCO’s 2019 Annual Review explains that to collect the lightweight thermoform products, which thermoform packaging presents a global conform to its Design for Recycling* guidelines and recycling challenge because it’s difficult to are compatible with current PET bottle recycling distinguish the more recyclable thermoformed infrastructure. PET products from the harder-to-recycle ones It is also developing a commercial model for and those made of other polymers. supporting PET thermoform recycling because the All plastic trays, whether polypropylene, recycling of these thermoforms represents the final polystyrene, or otherwise, are not currently collected stage in closing the PET recycling loop. for recycling on a national scale. ‘However, PET Janine adds that Mpact Versapak and Berry trays are the only ones containing food-grade Astrapak Thermopac’s decision to join PETCO as recycled PET (rPET) instead of virgin polymer,’ adds voting members is a necessary step towards creating stakeholder relations manager, Janine Osborne. new local end-use markets for PET thermoform ‘Currently, most thermoformed PET trays contain at recycling. least 40% rPET.’ PETCO emphasises that minimising waste through Thermoformed trays, edible oil bottles, jars and design for recycling deserves continued focus within strapping account for 32% of the total PET market the context of creating a truly Circular Economy. It is, volume in South Africa; while PET bottles account for therefore, committed to continue working with various 68%. players within the value chain, from scientists and Following the encouraging results of its pilot packaging buyers, to government, environmental project into the recycling of clear PET thermoforms, experts and packaging suppliers, to develop more 52 PETCO is working on a plan to incentivise collectors sustainable options.

* www.petco.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PETCO_Design-for-Recyclability_Guideline-Document_2019_FINAL.pdf

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Susi Moore catches up with Baypac’s latest news from MD, Gerhard Oosthuizen, and sales director, Aoron Raven. It’s all about solutions-driven services

DURING the past 34 years, Baypac Solutions be stretched up to 400%, turning one metre into five has developed into one of South Africa’s premier metres,’ he reports. suppliers of general and specialised packaging Its various design features allow converters and materials plus end-of-line equipment. packers to use far less film than usual on any high- ‘Growth Capital Partners bought into the business in speed wrapping machine, while its holding strength August 2018, and we’re proud to have them on board can sustain punctures, meaning a perforation doesn’t as shareholders, explains MD, Gerhard Oosthuizen. lead to further tearing. ‘The shareholders have supported us in developing Baypac Solutions recently cemented its association Baypac into a full-spectrum supplier of primary, with Robopac, a market leader in wrapping equipment. secondary and end-of-line packaging and machinery, As part of its pallet stability portfolio, Baypac also which add real value to customers’ businesses by supplies Stabulon Anti-Slip paper sheets, which saving them time and money.’ are available in various thicknesses, for the food, Baypac is a one-stop shop for the Leuenberger line chemicals, consumer goods industries, etc. of hot-melt and water-based adhesives. Sales director, Aoron Raven, points out that although ‘Our flagship product is the water-based Lock ’n Pop these pallet stabilisation products can be used pallet adhesive system that stabilises pallet loads, independently, using them collectively provides ‘the protects goods in transit, and offers reduced plastics ultimate’ in cost-savings and a reduction in the use of use and related cost savings,’ adds Gerhard. ‘throwaway’ plastics. ‘Our team prides itself in assisting An extension to this range is a 55-layer nano stretch customers in thoroughly evaluating their pallet stability film technology called Stretchlock. ‘This ultra-thin film needs and determining the optimal solution,’ he has the same strength as conventional film but can concludes.



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▼◄ Aspen Pharmacare admin co-ordinator, Mogan Govender, commended for graduating with Cum Laude by IPSA Eastern Cape chairman, Crystal Edwards.

Keypak sales director, Jillian Jorgensen celebrated with her father, Ronnie and brother, Gary. Excellence a breeze for Eastern Cape students

THE Eastern Cape Region recently celebrated there was a strong sense of competition among them, the exceptional calibre of its One-Year Diploma which pushed six to Cum Laude results. students during a graduation ceremony held at In addition to her Cum Laude milestone, Anneline the Port Elizabeth Golf Club. Matthee’s Sasko Zero Waste Packaging project earned Lecturer, Jill Barclay, described the seven students a Judges’ Special Mention for the Most Persuasive as extremely dedicated and enthusiastic, which Presentation in last year’s Student Gold Pack Awards enabled them to achieve remarkably consistent contest. results. She also noted that although they were The graduation ceremony was generously supported studying and attending weekly lectures as a team, by sponsors: Keypak and Aspen.

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Corona quips: spreading faster than the virus Health officials identified the first case of Covid-19 just over three months ago. Now, it has spread around the world, killing thousands, scaring billions, and become a worldwide subject of conversation. As with all tragedies and disasters, it didn’t take long for the humour to percolate!

This morning at the post office, while I was in line, two people with masks entered. TOTAL PANIC! Then they said: ‘This is a robbery!’ …And we all calmed down…

Dad joke: ‘What do you call an Instagram celeb who got corona? An influenzer.’

Kimberly@kldmills: We are at #Costco. It’s a madhouse. Every cart has like survival essentials and it’s completely sold out of toilet paper. One guy is stocking up on margaritas and he’s who I really want to have nearby when #coronavirus hits.

Jill Bennett@jillreports: I was sent to a Costco to see if people are stocking up…This guy came out of the store with 16 boxes of condoms and a big jar of coconut oil. We all have priorities.

Snarky Mommy@SnarkyMommy78: I don’t like to brag but I’ve been avoiding people since way before the coronavirus. Marriage in 280 characters Somehow the husbands and wives of Twitter continue to find humour in the minutiae of married life and sum it up perfectly in 280 characters or less.

The PACKAGiNG & Print Directory is a jdstalnaked@jdstalnaked: Dear diary: After being married for 14.5 years. I’m not sure if my wife forgot comprehensive and user-friendly resource that my name or if she actually thinks it’s ‘Hey, While has been specially developed for printers and You’re Up.’ converters wanting to raise their profiles among Mommy Owl@Lhlodder: Marriage is basically FMCG packaging specifiers, and for OEM/ cleaning the kitchen and then walking away for 2 consumables suppliers looking to target packaging seconds and then coming back and seeing the kitchen is destroyed again and getting super annoyed over printers and converters with their products or and over again until you die. services. ursula @3sunzzz: I sent my husband to the store for Miso Paste. An hour later he texted me to see if I could With a proven seven-year track record, the 2020/21 use Rubber Cement instead. He was at The Home edition of the PACKAGiNG & Print Directory will be Depot. posted to 4 000 value chain influencers with our Darlin’Darla @Darlainky: My husband messaged me May issue. upset that he couldn’t find his jacket. I can understand his confusion because I’d hung it on the coat-rack.

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April 21-23 PROPAK GHANA 2020 September 9-11 The début of the successful Propak franchise, a well- PPP AFRICA 2020 established packaging, printing and plastics industry The 23rd edition of this International Trade Exhibition on exhibition in the South African, Kenyan and Nigerian Plastics, Printing & Packaging is held concurrently with markets. The fair will be co-located with Waitex 2020, the East Africa Trade Exhibition and is being marketed Ghana’s premier mining, industrial, automation and to potential buyers of raw materials; paper and board occupational health & safety trade expo containers; packaging, printing and recycling machinery Accra, Ghanawww.waitex.com.gh/propakghana in the East and Central African regions Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzaniawww.expogr.com/ May 7-13 tanzania/pppexpo INTERPACK Tailored packaging solutions for the food, beverage, September 15-17 confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, PROPAK WEST AFRICA non-food and industrial goods sectors The largest packaging, printing and plastics exhibition Düsseldorf, Germanywww.interpack.com and conference in West Africa Lagos, Nigeriawww.propakwesttafrica.com June 16-26 DRUPA September 15-17 LABELEXPO AMERICAS 2020 A showcase of key trends and outstanding innovations, This biennial labelling trade fair features a flexible functional printing processes and 3D printing packaging arena and three masterclasses covering presentations. Major themes such as automation and inks, coatings and varnishes, shrink sleeve robotics, new workflows in the production process, and technologies, and management information systems the next generation of Industry 4.0 will be at the centre Chicago, USwww.labelexpo-americas.com of many discussions Düsseldorf, Germanywww.drupa.com October 1 IPSA 2020 STUDENT GOLD PACK AWARDS June 22-24 PROPAK CHINA Support this initiative, which helps develop talent for the South African packaging industry Co-located with FoodPack China, Hi & Fi Asia- Johannesburg, South Africa China, HNC, Starch and iCorrugated, Propak China www.studentgoldpack.org.za showcases the latest in machinery, system, technology and application developments for the food, beverage, October 20-22 dairy, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries PROPAK CAPE Shanghai, Chinawww.propakchina.com/en The 20th edition of the packaging, food processing, plastics, printing, labelling, wine and olive oil July 1 manufacturing equipment expo focused on the CLOSING DATE FOR IPSA 2020 GOLD PACK Western Cape market AWARDS ENTRIES Cape Town, South Africawww.propakcape.co.za Promote your company’s design excellence by entering the packaging industry’s premier showcase October 28 Entries and information onlinewww.goldpack.org.za IPSA 2020 GOLD PACK AWARDS CEREMONY Premier South African packaging industry celebration September 9-11 Johannesburg, South Africawww.goldpack.org.za AFRICA PRINT EXPO JOHANNESBURG Suppliers and manufacturers of commercial and November 23-27 digital printers, finishing equipment, software, WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION BOARD media and consumables are showcasing the entire MEETING digital print process. Co-located with FESPA Africa A week-long gathering of global industry leaders. Johannesburg, South Africa Networking opportunities available through sponsorship www.africaprintexpo.com Sun City, North West Province[email protected]

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Well-established Enquiries to Enquiries to [email protected] [email protected] company – dedicated to supplying Advertisers’ Index unique imported, environmentally- MARCH 2020 friendly food packaging – looking for a partner The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.’ – Thomas Jefferson, former US president Enquiries to [email protected]

Acme Graphics...... 19 KHS Manufacturing...... 50 www.acmegraphics.co.za www.khs.com AGQPE...... 58 Konica Minolta South Africa...... 39 www.foodpackagingsystems.com www.kmsa.com Banbury Colour & Dosing Systems...... 7 Masterbatch SA...... 42 www.banbury.co.za www.masterbatch.co.za Baypac Solutions...... 53 Metpack 2020...... 33 www.baypac.co.za www.metpack.de Milliken...... 44, 45 Beswick Machinery/Bobst...... 28 chemical.milliken.com www.beswick.co.za www.bobst.com Mpact Corrugated...... 12 www.mpact.co.za Beswick Machinery...... OFC www.beswick.co.za Performance Colour Systems...... 40 www.coloursystems.co.za Brenntag South Africa...... IFC www.brenntag.com PRO-10 STRAP...... 54 www.pro10strap.co.za Comexi...... 34 Propak Cape 2020...... 38 www.comexi.com www.propakafrica.co.za Extrupet Phoenix PET...... 9 Rotocon...... OBC, 5, 10, 11 www.phoenixpet.co.za www.rotocon.co.za Fujifilm...... 24 Servochem...... 23 www.fujifilm.co.za www.servochem.co.za Hestico...... IBC Swift Chemicals...... 21 www.hestico.co.za www.swiftchemicals.co.za Hi-Tech Inks...... 20 Uteco Converting...... 36 www.hitechinks.co.za www.uteco.com

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