Industry News
Editor’s Note Hello there and welcome to the March issue of
Converter magazine, which this month is a jam- packed journal full to the brim of opinion forming content and innovative ideas to improve your converting process. We’ve got some fantastic
features focusing on the advancements in Adhesive Applications, the latest and greatest in Flexible Packaging, and, of course, what’s new with Static Control & Web Cleaning, including a special report from Meech on the ways in which web cleaners can reduce downtime and increase productivity. Following the marvellous Munich show, ICE Europe, the indsutry is
in full swing and business seems to be booming. Do you have any exciting news to shout about? Let me know and I’d be delighted to hear all about the ways in which you think the converting sector is improving. I’m always especially keen to hear about your sustainability solutions and how we can protect our environment and businesses alike, but if there’s any topic that tickles your pickle and you’d like to chat about editorial opportunities, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. This is your industry, and this magazine can offer a great platform to expand on your ideas.
Niamh Marriott Editor
nmarriott@datateam.co.uk
PTSMI reduce stoppage time and increase productivity with slitter rewinder
Gift retailer aims for zero waste
PT Surya Multi Indopack (PTSMI) are a converter in Indonesia with dedicated factories for Flexo printing and Rotogravure. As part of their ongoing expansion they needed additional slitting capacity with the flexibility to handle a wide range of substrates. Universal Converting Equipment recently installed a Universal X6VT slitter
rewinder in the Rungkut Rotogravure facility. The production plant is certified to conform to ISO 22000:2005; a standard requirement for suppliers of food packaging materials. The new X6VT is located in a clean room to ensure standards are maintained. Commenting on the installation, Mike Wilkinson, Universal Converting
Equipment sales executive said, “I have known PTSMI for many years. They are a tough customer; wanting the best equipment and high efficiency. The Universal X6VT has automatic knife positioning (rotary shear and razor), automatic unloading of the finished rolls and automatic core positioning. These automation features greatly reduce set up time for new jobs and dramatically reduce stopped time between sets of rolls. Roll quality is improved due to the accurate setting of knives and cores. Closed loop tension control guarantees that finished rolls are always wound at the correct tension. I worked closely with Rijanto Joesoef, Owner of PTSMI, and his team to ensure that the machine met their current and future needs.” Rijanto Joesoef added, “Dealing with Universal was very easy. They have a
large installed base of machines around the world and so were able to understand our needs very well. Installation went very smoothly with a comprehensive training package. We have had a few minor issues following installation that have been quickly dealt with using Universal’s remote diagnostic system. As a backup, it was also good to know that Mike Wilkinson was only a phone call away. We are already seeing the benefits of the automation systems on the X6VT and expect it to be a highly productive addition to our factory.”
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Online gift retailer, Personalised Gifts Shop, is aiming for zero waste and all outgoing packaging recyclable within the next 12 months. The Wellingborough based retailer currently recycles 90 per cent of all its incoming packaging and is setting itself tough targets for the next year. By 2020, the company plans to have all its outgoing packaging to
customers 100 per cent recyclable as well as improving the amount of incoming packaging recycled. The retailer delivers 1.000s of personalised gifts every year. In the run up to Christmas, over 125,000 parcels were sent out to customers with a further 30,000 items shipped for Valentine’s Day. In an average week, the retailer can expect to send around 15,000 personalised gifts, with that peaking almost 300 per cent to 400 per cent during busy periods like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and during wedding season. Currently 90 per cent of all incoming packaging is recycled and if an incoming box is sturdy and reusable, then it is reused for outgoing deliveries. The company has recently invested £7,000 in a commercial shredder, which shreds all incoming packaging and boxes, which cannot be reused. The shredded material is used within packages sent out to customers to protect the gift item. In addition, all incoming plastic cushions, bubble wraps and paper wraps
are reused within outgoing parcels as protection. National figures from 2017 indicate that 3,754 tonnes of paper and cardboard were recovered or recycled from UK businesses, giving a 79 per cent achieved rate. That compares well to the 60 per cent set by the EU.
PersonalisedGiftsShop.co.uk founder Jane Gokgoz said: “Recycling as much material as we can is vital as part of our ongoing environmental commitment. By 2021, we’re aiming for 100 per cent recycled outgoing packaging and I’m confident the team will achieve the goal. This has always been a concern for us due to the volume of packages we receive daily and send out.”
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