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Best Practices: Why & How to use OPHAL 1 Optimised Paper Handling & Logistics Best Practice Guide A cross-industry collaborative project published by OPTIMISED PAPER HANDLING & LOGISTICS 2 Best Practices: Why & How to use OPHAL ABP Group India’s most prominent media voice since 1922, reaching millions of people every day through its 12 www.abp.in premier publications, four 24-hour national TV news channels, a leading book publishing business, radio, digital media properties and a matrimonial portal. Axel Springer Europe’s biggest publisher and is also the continent’s leading digital publisher and market leader in www.axelspringer.de the German print business. The company’s growth has been built through internationalisation and digitisation. Axel Springer’s digital media channels provide nearly 75% of revenues and the company is active in over 40 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and licenses. Bolzoni Auramo Recognised for its expertise in paper handling, with special programmes to develop roll and bale www.bolzonigroup.com handling into effi cient damage-free operations. Bolzoni Auramo co-operates closely with the paper industry worldwide in order to fi nd innovative solutions for the forest products handling. Cascade Corporation Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of materials handling equipment and related www.cascorp.com technologies. Its advanced damage reduction technology, short lead times and quality products make it a premier supplier to the pulp and paper industries. Cascade’s operations are strategically located around the world to provide unmatched service, support and expertise. DALIM SOFTWARE Designs and develops innovative productivity workfl ow and communication software products for www.dalim.com any conceivable industry looking at streamlining its production of graphic assets, while differentiating its services through centralised automation of visual communication. Dalim has its headquarters in Kehl, Germany. Earthpac Provides a comprehensive packing materials management service for converters, paper and board www.earth-pac.com manufacturers that includes supply of pallets, packaging materials and logistics. Its e-Pac service combines advanced production process, high quality raw materials and expert staff with effi cient logistics to distribute several million industrial logistics packages each year. European Rotogravure Association (ERA) Founded in 1956, and is the international organisation of the gravure industry, with members from the www.era.eu.org publication, packaging and decorative printing sectors, along with associated industries such as paper, ink, printing and fi nishing equipment manufacturers, cylinder engravers and some major print buyers. Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) A family-owned global forwarding company. Since 1897 it has taken care of its customers with www.fms-logistics.com transport and logistics solutions that add value to their supply chain. 675 transport and logistics specialists in over 20 countries care about customer concerns. With 10 million tons of transported shipments per year, Fr. Meyer's Sohn is the world‘s largest expert in forwarding paper and pulp Goss International Manufactures web offset presses and fi nishing systems that are among the most automated and www.gossinternational.com productive in the world for magazine, newspaper, packaging, catalogue, direct mail and other printing applications. The company is differentiated by its printing process knowledge, engineering expertise, industrial manufacturing capabilities and ability to execute and support large-scale projects. The Hindu Group ‘The Hindu’ is one of India’s most respected English dailies that began publishing in 1878. It is printed Kasturi & Sons in 18 sites and has a circulation of 1,4 million copies. ‘The Hindu’ is known not only for its strong www.thehindugroup.com editorial content but also for its print quality and early adoption of contemporary technology. HOLMEN Manufactures paperboard, printing paper and sawn timber, along with forestry and energy production. www.holmen.com Its paper manufacturing is based on using fresh fi bre to deliver sustainable and Holmen’s experience and knowledge in sustainable development allows it to create smart paper products that make a difference. icmPrint (International Centre for Manufacture by Printing) Brings together several printing organisations www.icmPrint.com into a single not-for-profi t resource centre for best practices, technical advice, underlying science, training and innovation development for products where printing plays an essential role in their manufacture. icmPrint combines WOCG, APN, and the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating within Swansea University. Idealliance® A not-for-profi t global association of over 3000 brand owners, agencies, publishers, premedia, print, www.idealliance.org mail and marketing service providers, along with their suppliers and technology partners. It provides opportunities for creative and technology communities to collaborate on best practices, standards and certifi cation to optimise creation, production and delivery of graphic communications. If P&C Insurance The leading insurance company in the Nordic and Baltic regions as well as to Nordic customers with www.if-insurance.com international operations. If P&C provides high quality insurance products and services and actively works to prevent losses to help create a more secure environment for its customers and the community. INTAKT Transportberater An offi cially accredited independent surveyor that takes care of the entire transport chain — loading and www.INTAKT-Consulting.de securing, damage free transport in containers and all transport modes from the paper mill to the customer. INTAKT provides training in the supply chain and is specialised in paper, forest product and containers. OPTIMISED PAPER HANDLING & LOGISTICS Best Practices: Why & How to use OPHAL 3 Intergraf The European Federation for Print and Digital Communication, representing 21 national printing www.intergraf.eu associations in 19 countries. Based in Brussels, Intergraf works with the European Union to promote and protect the interests of the printing industry, and to enhance the sector's competitiveness through advocacy, information sharing and networking. Koenig & Bauer Group The second largest printing press manufacturer in the world and the oldest (established 1817). KBA is www.kba.com a technology leader with a broad product range of sheetfed, web offset, fl exo and digital presses that are used for commercial and publication printing, packaging, banknotes, marking, metal and glass decorating. Malayala Manorama A daily Malayalam language morning newspaper published in the Indian state of Kerala by Malayala www.manoramanews.com Manorama Company Limited. It was fi rst published in 1890. The title translates to "The Entertainer“ and it is the third largest circulating newspaper in India with over 20 million readers. Mondi Extrusion Coatings A business segment of the international packaging and paper Group Mondi, providing high barrier www.mondigroup.com packaging solutions. The Company’s technical expertise and customer focus makes it one of the leading experts in mill wrapping and industrial paper packaging. The Nordic Offset Printing Association The Scandinavian and Baltics meeting place for offset printers and their suppliers who wish to keep www.nopa.nu updated on trends in markets, product development and technology. NOPA is a forum for exchanging experiences with colleagues to better manage their development. Paperdam Foundation Brings together paper companies in Europe and Asia to make contributions to international www.paperdam.org standardisation in paper and printing. The aim is to allow equitable evaluation of paper products and to take full advantage of their properties. It functions as a working group with ISO governance rules. Sappi A global producer of dissolving wood pulp, paper pulp and paper-based solutions. Our printing www.sappi.com papers, speciality papers, boards and cellulose fi bre products meet the highest requirements of our customers. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) A global hygiene and paper company that develops and produces personal care products, tissue, www.publicationpapers.sca.com packaging solutions, publication papers and solid wood products. SCA has a range of high-grade, customised publication papers for supplements, magazines, catalogues and commercial printing. Sonoco-Alcore Provides tubes and cores to the paper, fi lm, fi bre, metal and construction industries — its cores are www.sonocoalcore.com 100% recyclable and made from recycled fi bres. Sonoco, founded in 1899, is a global provider of consumer and industrial packaging from 335 operations in 33 countries, serving leading brands in 85 nations. SpanSet Established in Sweden in 1966. It is one of the world´s leading suppliers of products and services for www.spanset.com load control,