interpack preview
THE FINAL run up
Preparations for interpack 2011, which is taking place from 12 to 18 May, are now moving into the final busy stages. The prospects for the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries are looking very good. About 2,700 exhibitors from roughly 60 countries are expected, who, with a good 174,000 square metres of net space, will again be occupying all 19 halls of the Düsseldorf exhibition centre. interpack 2011 is presenting packaging and process solutions for companies from the areas of food and beverages, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, non-food consumer goods, industrial goods and related services plus packaging materials and their manufacture. The lion’s share of hall space – ten halls – has been booked by companies supplying processes and machines for packaging, followed by packaging materials and manufacture in more than four halls. Processes and machines for confectionery and bakery products have
grown since 2008, with companies from this segment completely filling Halls 1-4. Individual exhibitors from all categories will be occupying space in the outdoor exhibition grounds.
SPECIAL THEMES & INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES Visitors to interpack 2011 can expect not only internationally unparalleled products and processes from exhibitors, but also innovative special themes. Following the positive response to INNOVATIONSPARC PACKAGING 2008, this year’s edition will be on the theme of “Quality of Life”, presenting an all-embracing concept directed at the individual which correlates directly with consumer behaviour. The event is therefore highly relevant to the packaging sector, as well as branded goods manufacturers and retailers. The special themes of the Metal Packaging Plaza this year are sustainability, safety/security and convenience as well as innovations in the field of metal packages. Some 40 companies are taking part. At the heart of the plaza is an information platform with a forum, bar lounge and meeting point. This special show of interpack is supported by the German Metal Packaging Association (VMV) and Empac, the European body representing the interests of metal package manufacturers. Visitors to interpack 2011 can also look forward to the exhibition on the subject of SAVE FOOD in the pavilion between Halls 10 and 16. It is presenting the results of studies conducted in advance of the fair by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on the subject of global food loss, as well as examples of best practices in the pavilion’s central area. This area is flanked by the contributions of companies and associations, including Bosch Packaging Technology, Multivac, Metro Cash & Carry, the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO). Here, FMCG News looks at some of the companies who will be exhibiting at the show this year.
Flexible pack with pocket from
PFM Packaging Machinery Stand-up four-corner sealed bags with an additional pocket to hold promotional items or accessories can be made from a single web of film on the new Zenith Duo Bag machine being launched at interpack by Italian manufacturer PFM Packaging Machinery. Typical applications are snacks such as cheese and processed meat with their own cutlery and wipes, confectionery promotions with giveaways or toys and pasta with sachets of spices or flavouring. "The Duo Bag is the first stand-up two chamber bag, offering high on-shelf visibility and a whole range of merchandising opportunities in food, snacks and confectionery," points out PFM sales and operations director Chris Bolton. PFM is also introducing the new C1 DMA series of entry level multi-head combination weighing machines equipped with an additional tier of memory buckets for boosted accuracy. For further information call 0113 239 3401 or visit
www.pfmuk.com.
ARPAC Europe exhibit at
interpack for the first time ARPAC Europe Ltd will be exhibiting examples of its end-of-line packaging machines for the first time in Europe at interpack this year. General manager Tony Hacker tells FMCG News, “We’re delighted to have so many machines to exhibit.” Tony believes it is the combination of robust build quality, versatility and strong return on investment opportunities that is proving to be so attractive for European customers and distributors alike. On display will be fully working examples of the following machines: Fully Automatic Case & Tray Packer EL-2000, Fully Automatic Twin Reel Shrink Wrapper 25TW-28, Fully Automatic L Bar Shrink Wrapper & Tunnel L26-VT, Fully Automatic Fold & Lock Tray Erector MTE-1200, and many others. For more information call +44 (0)1462 743002, email
info@arpaceurope.com, or visit
www.arpaceurope.com.
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