PACKAGING DESIGN & SOLUTIONS Support capability


Arpac Europe is now providing full technical support and servicing for European installations, demonstrated by its recent servicing ofmachines at sites in Slovakia and Belgiumfor building supplies giant IKO. IKO installed Arpac’s BRANDPAC BPSWmachine to shrink wrap large roofing shingles. This machine was chosen because it is a single roll, print registered filmshrink bundler,


specially designed for larger applications. Arpac’smachinery has the ability to handle the toughest construction and industrial products, which, says the company, is testament to the quality and robust build standards of all Arpacmachinery. Its rugged constructionmakes the Brandpac a popular choice for large and ‘difficult’ products. For more information call 01462 743002, email info@arpaceurope.com or visit www.arpaceurope.com.


O-Iwins clutch of awards


Glass bottles in innovative designs are key to creating successful brands, attracting consumers’ attention and setting newtrends. This has been demonstrated recently by a number of award-winning glass bottles produced by O-I. Among the glass bottles to be recognised for their innovation and creativity is the Gize-bottle (pictured), which is produced by O-I for the Gize mineralwater fromCanadianMineral Water S.A. (CMW). It has over the last year received a total of ten national and international awards, including the Gold Pentaward 2011.Meanwhile, a Gold Pentaward 2011 alsowent to the Vortex®


bottle - one of the first examples


of O-I’s newproprietary internal embossing technology,which enables specially designed grooves to be applied to the inside of the bottle’s neck. Earlier this year, the Vortex®


package


also received an Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA) fromthe Industrial Designers Society of America. Amongst others, Vortex®


is used by US


breweryMillerCoors for itsMiller Lite beer. Other recent design innovations fromO-I to receive high profile recognition are its patented Black Glass and its Lean+Green®


For more information call 01259 218822 or visit www.o-i.com.


Flexibility for FMCG


Smurfit Kappa has launched a new format of Point Of SaleMerchandiser designed to meet all retailers exact specifications and to help suppliers improve their merchandising success rates when used in conjunction with the latest retail design pallets. Smurfit Kappa used its retailer knowledge to produce the solution, with fast turnaround times to keep its FMCG customers at the forefront of all retail promotional cycles. The eye-catching displays are designed to protect products in transit, be ready for immediate use in store and are printed in up to six colours with sales messages, branding and call to action. For more information call 01495 241350 or email displays@smurfitkappa.co.uk.


In the freezer box


A major processor of frozen produce has recently benefitted from switching to re-usable packaging for bulk storage. The old adage of ‘if you look after the p’s the pounds will look after themselves’ has definitely been the case! SCA UK’s Industrial Division’s Freezer Box is a re- usable bulk box made from high performance corrugated fibreboard. The pack is suitable for cold storage and can carry 1000kg of loose


product, stacked five high. “With the recent raw material increases in paper and the need for continuous improvement, our new development has ticked all of the boxes,” explains Chris Ettle, retail & food market manager. “The re-usability of the Box has made a significant cost saving for the client. The Freezer Box is also quick to assemble due to fewer components being required.” For more information call 01455 251 400, email info@sca.com or visit www.scaindustrial.co.uk.


lightweight range.


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