Catalogue Print Tape Division the Company

CATALOGUE PRINT TAPE DIVISION THE COMPANY

Irplast S.p.A. is the world’s only manufacturer of simultaneous bi-oriented polypropylene film and one of the major European leaders in the production of:

- BOPP and S-BOPP film - Shrinkable pre-glued roll-fed labels for the food, beverage, dairy, personal & home care - “Open & Close” solutions suitable for the tissue and food sector - Multi-packaging bundles - Printed adhesive tapes, including theft-proof security tapes “Tamper-evident”

Irplast’s business model – focused on the vertical integration of its production process, from the film extrusion to the printing process – optimizes both the processing time and accomplishment of application solutions. Compared to traditional converters, Irplast has a competitive advantage: thanks to the synergy between its two Development and Research Departments, it is able to offer customers the possibility to design a film with special features and test its performance in-house. The monitoring process of the extrusion and subsequently the printing phase enables Irplast to have top quality products as well as excellent production processes. Introducing innovation and fostering synergies and new operational procedures, optimizing both lead times and costs. The complete control over the procurement of the raw materials guarantees secure and continual supplies.

Irplast boasts of a long consolidated experience particularly in complex international projects and relies on a highly specialized team of technicians with an excellent know-how in design, implementa- tion, and on-site assistance. The company has over 360 employees, distributed in 3 fully automated production sites in Italy: one in Empoli (Florence), with a production capacity of over 350 million smq, and two in Atessa (Chieti), with an overall production capacity of 44,000 tons of BOPP film/ year.

Irplast’s turnover in 2016 was of 94 million Euros. 50% of the turnover was achieved by the BOPP film division whereas the remaining 50% was made by the LABEL TECH business unit (roll-fed labels and multipack solutions) and PRINT TAPE (printed adhesive tape). 25% of its production is destined for the Italian market whilst the other 75% for the international market. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

For Irplast, Research and Development means innovation, process industrialization, product quality and performance improvement focused on specific markets, with the underlying core principle of CERTIFICATIONS reducing the environmental impact of current and future packaging. Extensive investing in research and development has contributed hugely to the strong position of Since its creation our Group has based its whole industrial strategy on the development of strong Irplast today, through the development of specific state-of-the-art technologies and solutions for the Management systems with the aim of ensuring that processes and activities are carried out on the food, beverage, personal care and tobacco sectors: printed adhesive tapes, bundle tapes, roll fed principle of continual improvement, certifying the company knowledge and commitment to match labels, shrinkable sleeves and high technology films, able to meet market needs and environmental the requirements of the marketplace, to satisfy customers in a safe and reliable manner, and to meet sustainability criteria. the challenges of technology and the safeguarding of the environment. Irplast has put together an impressive and integrated R&D structure, spanning three in-house labo- This policy led to the adoption of two management systems: ratories, equipped with all the sophisticated instruments, and manned by highly trained material • UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 quality management system science experts. • UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system and to the achievement of some Amongst the tests and experiments the Company is equipped to perform are: important certifications: • Analysis of physicochemical, mechanical and optical properties of plastic films • Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH, necessary to print the DPG logo on labels destined for bottles being • Analysis and characterization of inks and adhesives in Germany • Co-engineering activities with the principal stakeholders • BRC-IOP, the global standard for hygiene and security in the production of packaging for contact • New product design & prototyping with food, developed by the BRC (British Retail Consortium) in cooperation with the Italian Institute • Statistical monitoring of performance indicators (yield, waste, CpK etc.) of Packaging • Technical assistance at end-users plants to guarantee the correct performance of: • AIB American Institute of Baking, which organizes blind surprise audits to ensure that the film ma- - Film on packing machines nufacturing is completely safe and secure from the risks of contamination of the food chain thanks - Adhesive tapes on carton sealing machines to the very highest standards and best practice implemented worldwide - Labels and bundle tapes on labelling machines • BEST Business Enabler Survey Tool, which establishes the standards that BAT (British American - Sleeves on sleeving machines. tobacco) expects from its suppliers of goods and services.

The synergies between the three laboratories bring the specific know-how in the varied production processes to the fore, and ensure the production process as a whole to be in compliance with quality Certified quality system and environmental management systems but also with food safety requirements and tobacco quality Certificate n. 420 standards. UNI EN ISO 9001 PRINTED ADHESIVE TAPES

Irplast’s printed tape is produced with bi-oriented polypropylene film and water-based acrylic or hot melt adhesive. Film thickness from 19 to 50 (μm). Flexographic print up to 8 colours and rotogravure print up to 10 colours with 3D option.

Irplast technology allows to obtain an excellent quality of high definition printing, both positive and negative, between the film and the adhesive mass (reverse printing ). The reverse method protects the printed colours and logos from abrasion and aging due to the use of the tape and ensures to it a longer life. Reproduction with guaranteed legibility of each type of coding (EAN, UPC, ITF14, etc.).

The high quality printing allows you to use Irplast’s customized adhesive tapes also as advertising media, branding, promotion and packaging coding.

Possibility of printing with gold and silver inks, in order to enhance packaging, highlight logos, high quality product lines, or to give an original touch.

Coloured tapes are also available to ensure high coverage colour and brightness, made with floodcoated printed reverse.

IRPLAST RANGE OF ADHESIVE TAPES

CARTON SEALING + RANGE PRODUCTS SPECIALTY p.

ACRYLIC • 9 HOT MELT • 11 TACK+ • 13 EXTRAGLUE+ • 15 POLY+TM • 17 AIRTAPE+TM • 19 BLOCK TAPE • 21 FOOD CONTACT TAPE • 23 LINERLESS • 25 FINGERLIFT • 27 PERFORATED TAPE • 29 BARRIER TAPES • 31 POUCH TAPES • 33 CLOSURE STRIP TAPE • 35 TAMPER • 37 OPEN & CLOSE • 39 REMOVABLE TAPES • 41 7 ACRYLIC

Low-noise Eco-friendly

UV-RESISTANT

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 88 Low temperature storage • 9 HOT MELT

Recommended for automatic application Long-lasting strong adhesion

EASY UNWINDING

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box • Recommended for carton sealing machines • surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 1010 Low temperature storage • 11 TACK+

High adhesion, super tack Recommended for automatic application

EASY UNWINDING

RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES

SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPE OF CARTON BOX SURFACES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box • Recommended for carton sealing machines • surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 1212 Low temperature storage • 13 EXTRAGLUE+

High adhesion, super tack Suitable for storage at low temperatures

LOW-NOISE

LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE

SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPE OF CARTON BOX SURFACES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box • Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 28-32-40-50 1414 Low temperature storage • 15 POLY+TM

The ecological alternative to PVC Paper effect (matt finish)

LOW-NOISE

SOLVENT FREE

EASY TEAR

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear •

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 35 1616 Low temperature storage • 17 AIRTAPE+TM

Ultra thin (19 μm) = ecological Yield +30% per roll

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines • surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 19 1818 Low temperature storage • Acrylic, hotmelt • 19 BLOCK TAPE

ROSSO ARANCIO + FRAGILE

Engineered to stabilize pallets No surface damage

LOW-NOISE

SOLVENT FREE

LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 2020 Low temperature storage • 21 FOOD CONTACT TAPE

Food contact compliance Branding function Product info labelling function

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear - Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 2222 Low temperature storage • 23 LINERLESS

Eco-friendly Variable labelling layout system

SOLVENT FREE

EASY UNWINDING

LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE

Photo quality print - Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version - Easy tear -

Printing technology: up to 10 colours - Thickness (μm) 60 2424 Low temperature storage • 25 FINGERLIFT

Easy opening tape No damage to box contents

UV-RESISTANT

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

2626 Low temperature storage • 27 PERFORATED TAPE

Easy opening tape No damage to box contents for automatic application

EASY UNWINDING

SOLVENT FREE

RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box • Recommended for carton sealing machines • surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear - Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 32

2828 Low temperature storage • 29 BARRIER TAPES

Special areas marking Customised photo quality print

UV-RESISTANT

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: UP TO 10 COLOURS 10

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version - Easy tear - Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 60

3030 Low temperature storage - 31 POUCH TAPE

Protection of documents Monofilm cost-saving solution

UV-RESISTANT

SOLVENT FREE

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: UP TO 10 COLOURS 10

3232 Low temperature storage - 33 CLOSURE STRIP TAPE

Designed for high-speed application Suitable for tapes with small widths

SOLVENT FREE

PHOTO QUALITY PRINT

RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES

Photo quality print • Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines • surfaces Available in neutral version • Easy tear - Printing technology: up to 10 colours • Thickness (μm) 32-50 3434 Low temperature storage - 35 TAMPER

Anti-tampering cost-saving solution Customised text

LOW-NOISE

EASY UNWINDING

SOLVENT FREE

Photo quality print - Suitable for all type of carton box - Recommended for carton sealing machines - surfaces Available in neutral version - Easy tear - Printing technology: up to 10 colours - Thickness (μm) 23

3636 Low temperature storage - 37 OPEN & CLOSE

Fresh-keeping Open&Close packaging solution Increases packaging value

SOLVENT FREE

EASY UNWINDING

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: UP TO 10 COLOURS 10

Removable from all surfaces No glue leftovers

EASY UNWINDING

SOLVENT FREE

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: UP TO 10 COLOURS 10

IRPLAST S.p.A.

S.P. Val d’Elsa - Z.I.Terrafino I-50053 Empoli (FI) - ITALY [email protected] - www.irplast.com