NEWS News in brief


n REXAM is investing £20m in a fourth manufacturing line at its beverage can plant in Ludesch, Austria.


The facility is next to Red


Bull’s contract filling partner Rauch, and is used solely to make cans for its world fa- mous energy drink.


The plant currently produc-


es just over two billion cans a year and when it comes on stream in late 2013, line four will add an extra 0.7 billion capacity.


n NEWMAN Labelling Sys- tems


has redesigned its website in a bid to provide more in-depth information in an easy to access format. Visitors to the site can search for labelling systems by the type of container to be labelled, shown both graphically and through text. Each labelling system is shown with a brief system overview


with drill down


menus containing more de- tailed information.


n


AN updated website launched by Edale is offer- ing more content focussing on its core products: the FL-3 printing press for labels and flexible packaging, the Gam- ma printing and converting system and the Gamma and FDC-510, flatbed die cutter. Videos illustrating the ma- chines’ specifications


are


also part of the new look de- sign.


n MONDI Group has won several accolades recogniz- ing its commitment to sus- tainability.


It collected three awards


from Pulp and Paper Inter- national for environmental strategy, managing risk and safety and efficiency im- provements and two awards from WWF International for ‘transparency’ and ‘best en- vironmental performance’. David Hathorn, CEO, said: “I am very proud of these awards which recognise our focus on and work in sustain- able development.”


European dream: Erik Bouts. January-March 2013 packagingscotland < 15


O-I Europe Bouts-up for 2013 growth


GLASS packaging manufacturer O-I Europe has started 2013 with a new man at the helm of the multi-national business.


New president Erik Bouts takes


over from his predecessor Jose Lorente who leaves the company after 34-years.


As the leader of O-I’s largest re-


gion, Bouts is charged with accel- erating efforts to strengthen its leading market position in Europe by improving quality, sustainabil- ity and its ability to better support the growing need of European customers for more sustainable and healthy glass packaging solu- tions.


Over the course of 2013 the firm plans to invest around £107m in its European facilities. “Erik’s experience in leading major manufacturing companies and his strong focus on execu- tion and results will be invaluable on our journey to strengthen our competitiveness in Europe,” said Al Stroucken, O-I chairman and chief executive officer.


“He comes to O-I with a strong record of successfully rallying organisations around new ideas and


strategies, while building


strong relationships with custom- ers, business partners and the


workforce.” Bouts was formerly CEO of The Glidden Company, part of Akzo- Nobel Architectural Paints Divi- sion in the USA.


He holds a masters degree in business administration and economics from the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands. O-I’s European business, head- quartered in Lausanne Switzer- land, comprises 8,000 employ- ees in 11 different countries, representing approximately 40% of the company’s global sales.


GLASS manufacturer Beat- son Clark has supplied the jars for a new Pas- sionfruit Curd launched by award-winning niche food producer Darlington & Daughters. Described as “a taste of paradise all the way from Cheshire,” the curd is sold in a 10oz pickle jar with a twist off neck finish from Beatson Clark’s general sale range.


ILAPAK’S EYECATCHING POUCH PACKS ARE THE FIRST CHOICE FOR GRANGE PACKAGING


Leading contract packer, Grange Packaging


and Distribution, is producing high quality pouch packs for Kellogg’s and Fox’s Biscuits, using Ilapak’s Vegatronic 4000 continuous film motion, VFFS (vertical, form, fill and seal) packaging machines. The high speed machines are producing snack packs for Fox’s Rocky packs and Kellogg’s cereals.


Grange first installed an Ilapak Vegatronic 4000 machine three years ago, producing pouch packs, since then demand for the eye-catching, stand-up packs has risen


significantly, prompting Grange to install a further Vegatronic machine to meet growing demand.


The attractive, free-standing packs produced by the Vegatronic achieve excellent on-shelf product differentiation and are fitted with Euro holes so they can be presented on a hanging point-of-sale display for effective merchandising. The packs are also popular with consumers as they are easy to open.


As well as producing attractive, high quality packs, the Vegatronic 4000 is capable of high speeds – Grange is producing up to 55 packs a minute – thanks to its continuous film motion design.


The Vegatronic uses a continuous film motion to form a bag from a single reel of wrapping material, unwound at a constant speed while filling and sealing the bag simultaneously. To ensure high seal quality, the Vegatronic uses Loadcell technology to ensure accurate film tracking.


In addition, the Vegatronic’s motorised horizontal sealing jaws cushion the products’ drop, making it ideal for handling biscuits and other delicate snack food products.


Another important benefit is the Vegatronic’s open-frame design, which makes it easy to clean and maintain, helping manufacturers meet the stringent regulations of the food industry.


www.ilapak.com


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