PRODUCTS CATALOGUE PRINT TAPE DIVISION

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THE COMPANY

VERTICAL INTEGRATION BUSINESS MODEL

• PROCESSING TIME OPTIMIZATION • ACCOMPLISHMENT OF APPLICATION SOLUTIONS

SINERGY BETWEEN TWO R&D DEPARTMENTS

CUSTOMER POSSIBILITY TO DESIGN A FILM WITH SPECIAL FEATURES AND TEST ITS PERFORMANCE IN-HOUSE

COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THE PROCUREMENT OF THE RAW MATERIALS

SECURE AND CONTINUAL SUPPLIES

TOTAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY: 500 MILLIONS SQM

NO. 180 EMPLOYEES HQ

BOPP FILM PRODUCTION SITE TOTAL PRODUCTION THE COMPANY CAPACITY: 44,000 TONS/ YEAR

NO. 180 EMPLOYEES

WE ARE EQUIPPED TO PERFORM:

• Analysis of physicochemical, mechanical and optical properties of films • Analysis and characterization of inks and • Co-engineering activities with the main stakeholders • New product design & prototyping • Statistical monitoring of performance indicators (yield, waste, CpK etc.)

WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ON: - packing machines to guarantee correct performance of film - sealing machines for adhesive tapes performance - labelling machines for labels and bundle tapes - sleeving machines for shrink sleeves performance.

SINCE ITS CREATION OUR GROUP HAS BASED

ITS WHOLE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY ON THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS WITH THE AIM OF

Ensuring that processes and activities Certifying the company knowledge are carried out on the principle of and commitment to match the continual improvement. requirements of the marketplace.

Satisfying customers in a Meeting the challenges of technology safe and reliable manner. and the safeguarding of the environment.

PRINTED ADHESIVE TAPES

Irplast’s adhesive tapes are produced with waterbase acrylic or hot melt adhesive.

WATERBASE ACRYLIC ADHESIVE: ecological, ageing resistant, UV resistant, noisy or low-noise unwinding depending on process, temperature resistant. Suggested for high and low temperature applications.

HOT MELT: ecological, based on synthetic rubbers and resin, medium temperature resistance (up to about 60°C) and limited resistance to UV, excellent adhesion on difficult surface such as recycled carton, or . Suggested for automatic carton sealing machines. PRINT TAPE DIVISION BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE FILM

Irplast’s printed adhesive tapes are produced with bi-orientated polypropylene film and water-base acrylic or hot melt adhesive. Film thickness varies from 19μm to 50μm.

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Flexographic printing technology (up to 8 colours) and rotogravure printing PRINTED ADHESIVE TAPES technology (up to 10 colours) are available. Irplast technology allows to obtain an excellent quality of high definition printing, guaranteeing the legibility of all coding types (EAN, UPC, ITF14, etc.).

THE SANDWICH METHOD

Under-surface printing protects the colours and logo from scratching, wear, abrasion, aging, chemicals and ensures to it a longer life.

APPLICATIONS

Irplast’s customized adhesive tapes can be used as advertising media, branding tools, promotion solutions and packaging coding. Gold or silver inks printing enhances packaging or highlight logos. Coloured tapes ensure high coverage and brightness effect.

MULTIPLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

This policy led to the adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (BS OHSAS 18001), UNI EN ISO 9001 quality management system, UNI EN ISO 14001 environmental management system and to the achievement of some important certifications. PRINT TAPE DIVISION

DEUTSCHE PFANDSYSTEM GMBH necessary to print, with a special ink and specific procedures, the DPG logo on labels destined for being recycled in Germany. CERTIFICATIONS

BRC-PACKAGING the global standard for quality, hygiene and safety in the production of packaging for contact with food, developed by the British Retail Consortium.

AIB American Institute of Baking, which ensures that the film manufacturing is completely safe and secure from the risks of contamination of the food chain thanks to the very highest standards and best practice implemented worldwide.

DEUTSCHE POST AG CERTIFICATION for ENV/B 27 window S-BOPP film postal machine readability irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

ACRYLIC LOW-NOISE ECO-FRIENDLY ACRYLIC PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print UV-RESISTANT Low-noise Available in neutral version SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage

PHOTO QUALITY Eco-friendly PRINT UV-resistant Solvent free BOPP backing

Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

HOT MELT RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION LONG-LASTING STRONG ADHESION HOT MELT PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print EASY UNWINDING Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage

PHOTO QUALITY Suitable for all type of carton surfaces PRINT Long-lasting strong adhesion

RECOMMENDED Easy unwinding FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

TACK+ HIGH ADHESION, SUPER TACK RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION TACK+ PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print EASY UNWINDING Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version RECOMMENDED FOR CARTON Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours SEALING MACHINES Low temperature storage SUITABLE FOR Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces ALL TYPE OF CARTON BOX SURFACES High adhesion, super tack Easy unwinding BOPP backing

Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

EXTRAGLUE+ HIGH ADHESION, SUPER TACK RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION EXTRAGLUE+ PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print LOW-NOISE Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version LOW TEMPERATURE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours STORAGE Low temperature storage SUITABLE FOR Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces ALL TYPE OF CARTON BOX SURFACES Low-noise UV-resistant BOPP backing

Thickness (μm) 28-32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

POLY+TM THE ECOLOGICAL ALTERNATIVE TO PVC NON-REFLECTIVE POLY+TM PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print LOW-NOISE Available in neutral version Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours SOLVENT FREE Low temperature storage Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces Easy tear EASY TEAR Non-reflective adhesive tape Low-noise BOPP backing

Thickness 35μm irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

AIRTAPE+TM ULTRA THIN (19μm) = ECOLOGICAL YIELD +30% PER ROLL AIRTAPE+TM PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version PHOTO QUALITY PRINT Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage RECOMMENDED Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES Ultra thin (19µm) = ecological Yield + 30% per roll BOPP backing Acrylic, hotmelt irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

FOOD CONTACT TAPE FOOD CONTACT COMPLIANCE BRANDING FUNCTION PRODUCT INFO LABELLING FUNCTION FOOD CONTACT TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Food contact compliance

Available in neutral version PHOTO QUALITY PRINT Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage LOW TEMPERATURE Branding function STORAGE Product info labelling function Solvent free BOPP backing irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

FOOD PACKAGING TAPE INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT COMPLIANCE BRANDING FUNCTION TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Recommended for carton sealing machines Indirect food contact compliance PHOTO QUALITY Available in neutral version PRINT Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours

LOW TEMPERATURE Low temperature storage STORAGE Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces High adhesion BOPP backing irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

BOPP TAMPER EVIDENT ANTI-TAMPERING COST-SAVING SOLUTION CUSTOMISED TEXT BOPP TAMPER EVIDENT PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Customised text LOW-NOISE Customised colour Available in neutral version EASY Security tape UNWINDING Suitable for application on stretch film

SOLVENT Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces FREE Solvent free Low-noise Easy unwinding irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

OPEN & CLOSE FRESH-KEEPING OPEN&CLOSE PACKAGING SOLUTION INCREASES PACKAGING VALUE OPEN & CLOSE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Solvent free Available in neutral version EASY UNWINDING Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage PRINTING Easy unwinding TECHNOLOGY: 10 UP TO 10 COLOURS Increases packaging value BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

FINGERLIFT EASY OPENING TAPE NO DAMAGE TO BOX CONTENTS FINGERLIFT PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print UV-RESISTANT UV-resistant Available in neutral version SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage PHOTO QUALITY Solvent free PRINT Easy opening tape No damage to box contents BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

PERFORATED TAPE EASY OPENING TAPE NO DAMAGE TO BOX CONTENTS FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION PERFORATED TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print EASY UNWINDING Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage RECOMMENDED Suitable for all type of carton box surfaces FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES Easy opening tape Easy unwinding BOPP backing

Thickness 32μm irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

CLOSURE STRIP TAPE DESIGNED FOR HIGH-SPEED APPLICATION SUITABLE FOR TAPES WITH SMALL WIDTHS STRIP TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Recommended for carton sealing machines Available in neutral version PHOTO QUALITY Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours PRINT Width from 6mm to 38mm RECOMMENDED Length up to 15.000m FOR CARTON SEALING MACHINES Solvent free BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 32-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

REMOVABLE TAPES FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL SURFACES PVC FREE BACKING REMOVABLE TAPES PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print EASY UNWINDING Easy unwinding Available in neutral version NO GLUE LEFT OVERS Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage PRINTING No glue leftovers technology TECHNOLOGY: 10 UP TO 10 COLOURS Customized adhesives for every application BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 32-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

BARRIER TAPES SPECIAL AREAS MARKING CUSTOMISED PHOTO QUALITY PRINT BARRIER TAPES PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print UV-RESISTANT Special areas marking UV-resistant PHOTO QUALITY Printing technology: up to 10 colours PRINT Customised text PRINTING LDPE film without adhesive TECHNOLOGY: 10 UP TO 10 COLOURS Minimum reel length 200m

Thickness 60μm irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

LINERLESS LABELS ECO-FRIENDLY VARIABLE LABELLING LAYOUT SYSTEM LINERLESS LABELS PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Eco-friendly SOLVENT FREE Variable labelling layout system Solvent free EASY Easy unwinding UNWINDING Low temperature storage

LOW TEMPERATURE Cost-saving solution STORAGE No liner to be disposed of Reel length up to 900m BOPP backing

Thickness 60μm irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

POUCH TAPE PROTECTION OF DOCUMENTS MONOFILM COSTV-SAVING SOLUTION POUCH TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print UV-RESISTANT Protection of documents Monofilm cost-saving solution SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours UV-resistant PRINTING Solvent free TECHNOLOGY: 10 UP TO 10 COLOURS Customised text BOPP backing

Thickness 32μm irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

CONSTRUCTION TAPES IDENTIFICATION OR CONTAINMENT FUNCTION CUSTOMISED LENGTH AND WIDTH PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE COSTRUCTION TAPES

Photo quality print SOLVENT FREE Low temperature storage Available in neutral version REVERSE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: 10 Solvent free UP TO 10 COLOURS Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours

UV-RESISTANT UV-resistant BOPP backing Thickness (μm) 28-32-35-40-50 irplast.com PRINT TAPE DIVISION

BLOCK TAPE ENGINEERED TO STABILIZE NO SURFACE DAMAGE BLOCK TAPE PRINT TAPE DIVISION PRINT TAPE

Photo quality print LOW-NOISE Engineered to stabilize pallets Available in neutral version SOLVENT FREE Reverse printing technology: up to 10 colours Low temperature storage

LOW TEMPERATURE No surface damage STORAGE Low-noise Solvent free BOPP backing

Thickness (μm) 25-28-32-40-50

PRINT TAPE DIVISION IRPLAST S.p.A. S.P. Val d’Elsa - Z.I.Terrafino I-50053 Empoli (FI) - ITALY [email protected]

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