FIBROUS FIBROUS CASINGS / PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 EN Viskoteepak Contents
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FIBROUS FIBROUS CASINGS / PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 EN ViskoTeepak Contents. History __________________________________ 4 in brief. Today's locations __________________________ 5 Strategic values ___________________________ 6 ViskoTeepak is one of the biggest Company culture __________________________ 7 manu facturers of fibrous, cellulose and What is the Fibrous casing? __________________ 8 plastic casings in the world, and we SVC and DVC _____________________________10 have production plants, converting fa- Fibrous ST _______________________________12 cilities and technical support offices Fibrous Max ______________________________15 Super Protect _____________________________16 worldwide. We're also proud to have Fibrous Glide _____________________________19 the industry's largest business-partner Fibrous Xtreme ___________________________ 20 network, through which our products Fibrous XL/LCXL _________________________ 23 are offered in nearly 100 countries. Fibrous Brilliant ___________________________ 24 Fibrous FLX _____________________________ 27 Our newly built head office (ViskoTeepak Holding Ab), Fibrous CRF _____________________________ 28 which opened in May 2018, is located in Mariehamn, in Fibrous Preserve __________________________31 Finland's Aland Islands. In Europe, we have fibrous and Color options ____________________________ 32 cellulose production plants in Lommel (Belgium) and Fibrous size _____________________________ 34 Hanko (Finland). Additionally, we have a plastic-casing Total adhesion control _____________________ 38 production plant in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico). Our convert- ing facilities are located in Delfzijl (Netherlands), Brno Tailor-made via converting __________________ 40 (Czech Republic) and Kenosha (Wisconsin, USA). Our Converting _______________________________ 41 sales offices are in Moscow, Hamburg and Mexico City. Shirring, stuffing & hornfits __________________ 44 Smoke _________________________________ 46 ViskoTeepak is owned by the Eriksson Capital Group, Netting _________________________________ 46 based in Mariehamn, Finland. Eriksson Capital is a pri- Clips ___________________________________ 47 vately owned investment company with a focus on small to medium-size high-tech industrial companies operat- Technical support _________________________ 50 ing in the global marketplace. Eriksson Capital is active Samples _________________________________51 in various industries such as medical tubing, shipping, Full product portfolio ______________________ 53 real estate, aircraft leasing and asset management. Principles and guiding values ________________ 54 Learn more at: Statement ViskoTeepak verifies that all information given in this product guide defined in the “General Sales Terms and Conditions”. These can be viskoteepak.com is based on our best knowledge and information. ViskoTeepak does consulted at ViskoTeepak.com. not guarantee the accuracy and/or completeness of the informa- tion. This guide is solely intended for general information and is not The name ViskoTeepak, the product names Wienie-Pak and Nova facebook.com/ViskoTeepak intended to be used as the primary basis for commercial decisions. and the ViskoTeepak logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of When starting to use ViskoTeepak products, it is always recommend- ViskoTeepak Belgium NV and may not be used without the permission ed to complete a product qualification process. The risks associat- of the company. linkedin.com/company/ViskoTeepak ed with the use of ViskoTeepak products is limited to the conditions History. Today's locations. Gunnar Eriksson He noticed a piece of was enjoying the smorgasbord sausage made in artificial on a ferry boat. casing on his plate. He took a piece of the casing to a laboratory. Lommel, Belgium Hanko, Finland Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Brno, Czech Republic Cellulose and Fibrous Fibrous manufacturing unit Plastic and pre-tied elastic Cellulose conversion unit 1952: Gunnar raised 1953: Visko started to manufacturing unit loops manufacturing and some money and started manufacture cellophane Established: 1952 Established: 1994 conversion unit the Visko Company. casings with 30 employees. Established: 1975 Moved: 2012 Established: 1995 Moved: 2004 1962: Visko started to Kenosha, USA Delfzijl, The Netherlands Hamburg, Germany Moscow, Russia manufacture fibrous Fibrous conversion unit Fibrous conversion unit Sales and logistics unit Sales office casings. Acquired: 2014 Established: 1965 Acquired: 2011 Established: 1995 Mexico City, Mexico Mariehamn, Finland Sales office Head office 2007: Visko and Teepak merged. When enjoying a good sausage Established: 2004 Established: 2007 made in ViskoTeepak high- Moved: 2018 quality casings, remember Gunnar. 4 – ViskoTeepak / Fibrous ViskoTeepak / Fibrous – 5 Strategic values. Company culture. Brand promise The company culture is the personality of the company. At ViskoTeepak we ViskoTeepak is a global brand with a local touch that delivers productive and base our business and our culture on three company Values: Trust, Ambition and tailor-made casing solutions. We understand the needs of our customers and nur- Fun. But what do we mean when we talk about these values? ture long-lasting mutually beneficial and rewarding relationships. Brand cornerstones Values Partnership We strive to be a strong partner and provide Trust the best possible support. We have the larg- Trust is built on credibility, being fair and treating est partner network in the casing world and each other with respect. We earn trust by deliver- together with our partners we're able to pro- ing on our promises, which is particularly true for duce a casing that fits our customers' process- how we manage our business and our people. es and applications perfectly. We achieve Respecting your colleagues regardless of their our success in partnership, we work closely age, sex or race is a base requirement for a fair with our customers and we understand their working community. needs. We're in it for the long run and we will always be around to support them. Productive solutions Ambition We offer the world's most productive casing solu- We have a strong desire to be the best and want tions. We constantly improve and develop new to be ambitious on our road to success. That is solutions that bring value. We're creative, and we why we will walk the extra mile to help our cus- develop our products in a sustainable way. tomers and partners to succeed in their business. Our “can-do” mentality creates energy and by If there's a better way, we'll find it. providing training and development opportuni- ties, we make sure we reach our goals. Tailor-made Fun Our goal is to tailor-make the most productive Fun is created by being successful in achieving casing solution for each customer. We're willing your goals and by working with a team of people to go the extra mile to craft each product to per- that you trust and feel connected to. It creates fectly fit our customers' needs. This makes our the energy that we need for taking on the next products unique and gives our customers the challenge! ability to produce with great efficiency and high quality. ViskoTeepak / Fibrous – 7 What is the Fibrous casing? Fibrous casing is a cellulose-based casing strengthened with natural long-fibered Tailor-making the right solution vailing production conditions in order to determine the most suitable fibrous casing. Please look through this abaca paper, sometimes called manila hemp fiber, which combines exceptionally A wide variety of fibrous casings is available to meet the most demanding needs of the sausage maker. Their brochure and let us know which products interest you. high tensile strength with consistent extrusion properties in a form that renders it mechanical strength, dimensional stability and uniformi- By working together, we'll set you on your way to a per- ideally suited for sausage casings. Due to its strength and dimensional stability, ty, treatments for permeability and surface properties, fectly tailored casing that's based on the information printability and other customization options are among you provide. The trials must comply with specific rules. fibrous casing is traditionally seen as one of the most versatile and comprehensive the possibilities that make fibrous casings the most ver- Before starting this process, it's essential for us to obtain packaging materials. satile type of casing product. at least the following information: Tailor-made products Fibrous casing composition Testing For particular sausage-making processes for which the The ViskoTeepak's Fibrous casing can be tailor-made The average fibrous casing, regardless of its type and type and caliber of casing haven't yet been established to fit any application and production process. First of all, size, has the following chemical composition: through experience, tests should be run under the pre- the right paper needs to be selected in terms of size, strength and extension properties. Secondly, the cellu- Component Colored Heavy- lose, or "viscose," which is the technical name given to or clear pigmented the soluble derivative of naturally occurring cellulose, Regenerated cellulose 50% 40% is coated in a single or double layer and to the extent that's required by the application and sausage process. Long-fiber paper 25% 20% Plasticizer 20% 20% In the case of ViskoTeepak, this latter form of cellulose is Water 5% 5% derived from the highest grades of purpose-grown pine To facilitate testing and matching: Casing color pigment <1% 15%