Pulp Paper & Logistics


INDUSTRY NEWS 7


Mondi converts line to make face mask components


in hygiene products such baby diapers, adult incontinence pads and feminine care items, converted one of its manufacturing lines to make face mask components during the coronavirus pandemic. The paper and packaging manufacturer’s line was adapted to make a three-layer, laminated strap that binds a stretchable plastic film between layers of soft, nonwoven material. The straps, which Mondi supplies to its mask- making customers on a reel, are


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ondi’s plant in Gronau, Germany, which makes materials used


than one billion nonwoven face masks. As there is increasing demand for such types of face masks, we are building up our capability to meet this demand. By producing this soft elastic strap, we are able to produce more volume to meet growing demand.”


The paper industry has been stepping up to meet demand for face masks


then cut and attached to each side of a mask, which can loop comfortably over the user’s ears to hold the mask in place. This elastic material replaces a rubberised band that holds the mask to the face, thereby increasing operational speed of


the machines in comparison to rubber, which is slower. Dr Michael Trinkaus, director of R&D and application engineering for Mondi’s Personal Care Components division, said: “Mondi Gronau is working to provide straps that will fit more


Mondi also operates a plant in


Taicang, China, that laminates film made in Gronau to assemble nonwoven hygiene products similar to those manufactured in Germany. Demand was growing for more supplies from customers across Europe, prompting the Gronau plant to increase production of the material.


Corrugated industry meets in Munich next March


The corrugated and folding carton industry will be meeting at Europe’s next exhibition dedicated to the sector, the fifth CCE International, being held in Munich from 9-11 March 2021. Exhibits will cover the whole


production chain, including raw materials, machinery, accessories and services, all aimed at optimising the production process and generating added value. “Sustainability, versatility,


printability and good transport protection have become essential aspects of packaging in terms of marketing and brand presence,” says exhibition director Liljana Goszdziewski. “Also, the retail business is constantly accelerating, and there is a high demand for digitalised packaging and individualised products. “Many conventional production methods have now reached


discussions will cover the latest trends and topics of the corrugated and cartonboard industry, such as digital solutions, printing methods, sustainability issues, quality control, value creation, and specific converting and finishing applications. As in previous years, CCE


their limits, so the corrugated and folding carton industry is heavily investing in bespoke product and processing solutions to update their production lines. Fast moving machinery, digital solutions, as well as a high level of automation and connectivity is needed to solve production problems in often delicate converting, printing, and finishing processes.” Open seminars will be held


on all three days. Case studies, technical talks, and panel


International is being held alongside ICE Europe, covering the conversion of flexible, web- based materials, such as paper, film, foil and nonwovens.


Postponement for Tissue & Paper Bangkok show to September


Tissue & Paper Bangkok, which was originally scheduled to be staged in June 2020, will now be held at BITEC, Bangkok on 9-11 September 2020. The rescheduled date is


intended to provide a safe and


secure environment conducive to business, networking and professional education for the paper, pulp, tissue and related industries. More information from www. tissueworld.com/bangkok


May/June 2020


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