INDUSTRY UNWRAPPED << FILM FLYING HIGH
A pannini manufacturer commissioned film-packaging specialist National Flexible to work on a challenging project for ovenable panninis to be served on commercial airlines. The panninis needed to be re-heated inside the wrapper from a frozen state in a conventional oven which required a high performance food-grade film able to withstand prolonged exposure to high temperatures without breaking down. In addition, the airlines wanted the film to be printed with a full colour photographic image to enhance the visual appeal of the product. The company is well- known for its expertise in the field of converting ovenable films for this type of application. National Flexible quickly specified suitable film and specialist inks.
Tel: 01274 685566 CRADLE TO GATE
In preparation for the new soft fruit growing season Holfeld Plastics is promoting its range of standard crate fit G81 punnets in five depths – head sealed or lidded and fully compatible with competitors SPS or the K37 size ranges. With pre-season prices available the range is backed by the company’s 25 years’ experience in the Irish, UK and European markets. According the firm, the G81 range offers an enhanced venting solution increasing airflow and therefore shelf life, a substantial low carbon r-PET and an optimal ribbing design to withstand challenging packhouse conditions whilst offering excellent product visibility. Its simplified ‘cradle to gate’ carbon footprint model is based on externally validated figures by SGS UK Limited. By changing the chosen tray weight customers and visitors to its new website will get a graph with the carbon footprint of Holfeld r-PET and Holfeld r-PET/PE trays as well as trays in several other common material types.
Tel: +353 (0)402 41234 AT THE DOUBLE PROVING A POINT
CGS Publishing Technologies has announced the official UK launch of its ORIS Flex Pack and Web contract proofing solution. The new bundled package, which has been developed as a highly cost-effective, on-demand alternative to slow and expensive legacy systems for packaging proofing, was showcased at the Packaging Innovations show in London. The full package includes the ORIS Flex Pack/Web software and the Roland VersaCAMM VS-series wide format printer/cutters, an ORIS heating unit plus a full range of proofing media and the ability to connect to the Esko Color Engine spot colour database. The solution will be sold in the UK via Revolution (
www.flex-pack.co.uk). The firm’s Heiner Mueller said: “It is a true turnkey solution and will provide design agencies, repro houses and in-house packaging departments with huge savings in consumable costs and production time without any compromise on the quality or the consistency of the packaging proof.”
www.flex-pack.co.uk 40 > packagingscotland
SIG Combibloc has doubled its ambient food business in the UK, just one year after moving to new UK headquarters in County Durham. The system suppliers of carton packaging and filling machines for beverages and food has grown its ambient UK food business by more than 100%, alongside its already buoyant long-life juice business. The bulk of SIG Combibloc’s food business comes from private label ranges including Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, with products ranging from chopped tomatoes and sauces to custard and beans and pulses. Many well-known brands are also entering SIG Combibloc’s food arena, including a recent launch by iconic soup brand Campbell’s with a range of premium soups in carton packs. Managing director Malcolm Allum, pictured with key accounts managers Regine McKenna (left) and Imelda Harrington, said: “As well as the clear consumer benefits of our carton packs such as product quality and easy opening and pouring, retailers also benefit from the low weight, compact storage and reduced wastage.”
www.sig.biz
January-March 2013
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