LEIBINGER’s ‘Plug & Print’ promise now also applies to SAP Shop Floor environments

SAP ranks among the leading ERP systems worldwide. Especially in the food and packaging sectors, SAP plays a key role in the efficient organisation of supply chain processes. As so many LEIBINGER customers come from these sectors, the industrial printer specialist will be offering SAP users even greater convenience, security and efficiency when connecting printers to SAP Shop Floor in the future.

Collaboration with 4IoT GmbH: Simple printer integration

In collaboration with the Freiburg-based SAP digitalisation experts at 4IoT GmbH, their SAP Shop Floor Connect add-on has been expanded to include a LEIBINGER printer library. This enables all LEIBINGER printers to be connected to SAP Plug & Play in a standard application. Michael Wöhrmann, Director of Business Development at LEIBINGER, is delighted with the successful integration: “This represents a significant advantage for our customers, as LEIBINGER printers can now be integrated into the SAP world much more quickly and efficiently. With this work as a foundation, essential customer printer-related business processes can be automated. All printer data and messages are directly available. For instance, automated order releases or production feedback into the SAP system are conceivable. All printer data and messages are directly available.”

Efficient dashboard for LEIBINGER customers directly in SAP

LEIBINGER customers who use SAP now benefit from a clearly organised dashboard where they can view all status data, error messages and process data, including consumables levels (ink and solvents).

Flexible interfaces: Cloud and on-premises

The interface fulfils all requirements and can be operated both in the cloud via the well-known ‘LEIBINGER Connect’ portal as well as on-premises. LEIBINGER’s latest flagship product, the IQJET, provides an OPC UA interface for the on-premises connection. This is especially interesting for sensitive industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, security and defence.

Availability and support package for Europe

Customers interested in the SAP add-on can obtain it from LEIBINGER with immediate effect. The connection of LEIBINGER printers is free of charge. If additional guidance and support is required, LEIBINGER offers a special support package in collaboration with 4IoT GmbH. This includes integration, training and extended telephone support for SAP users. The offer is initially only valid for Europe due to the binding support times.

Expert opinion

4IoT GmbH Managing Director Stefan Rössel is extremely satisfied with the integration project: “We are experts in automation, digitalisation and maximum security in the SAP environment and have extensively tested the interface. It has never been so easy, secure and reliable for SAP users to seamlessly integrate industrial printers into their SAP Shop Floor world. The collaboration with the LEIBINGER team is extremely productive for everyone involved.”

Presentation at the FACHPACK trade fair

The SAP Shop Floor integration will be presented at the upcoming FACHPACK trade fair between 24 and 26 September in Nuremberg. LEIBINGER’s motto this year is ‘The Art of Innovative Coding’. It ideally suits the 4IoT motto, ‘The Art of Smart Manufacturing’, which underscores the fine art of digital integration.

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Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, announces that its groundbreaking PET closure has won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award in the Driving Circular Economy category. This award, presented at the Sustainable Packaging Summit that took place in Amsterdam on November 12, reflects Husky’s commitment to enabling true circularity in the beverage packaging industry.

In a market traditionally dominated by two-material bottle-and-closure solutions, Husky’s PET closure is set to transform industry standards. By creating a fully PET-based mono-material solution that integrates seamlessly with existing PET recycling streams, Husky is streamlining the material sorting process, reducing environmental impact, and unlocking new efficiencies in recycling and lightweighting.

“At Husky, our commitment to enabling the packaging industry to transition from a linear to a circular economy is taken seriously. Winning the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award for our PET closure reflects this commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet global demands for more circular packaging,” said Robert Domodossola, Husky’s President of Systems and Tooling. “Our PET closure is designed to advance the recyclability and functionality of beverage packaging by providing a mono-material solution that represents a significant step forward for the industry and consumers alike.”

Husky’s new PET closure is designed to improve both operational and environmental performance of the complete beverage package by enabling:

• Enhanced Circularity: By aligning both closure and bottle materials, the need for multi-material sorting is eliminated, resulting in higher yields of recyclable PET.
• Improved Efficiency: The PET closure’s rigid properties enable meaningful reductions in material use and weight, minimizing costs and waste.
• Reliable Performance: Unmatched patented tamper evident forming approach for
• consumer safety. The capping process is virtually stress-free and yields a lower reject rate.

Unveiled earlier this year at NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida, Husky’s PET closure has already garnered strong industry support, with select early adopters preparing for commercial production in 2025. This success reflects Husky’s mission to make a positive global impact by driving sustainable innovation in circular packaging

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Ecovadis Sustainability Award

Gold again for Arburg!

• Award: Gold medal from Ecovadis
• Top position: Arburg among the top five per cent
• Tradition: Sustainability firmly rooted in the company’s DNA

Arburg has done it again in 2024 with another Gold Medal from Ecovadis! A great achievement, especially as the requirements have been raised again compared to the previous year. Scoring a total of 78 points, Arburg was able to secure a leading position among the top five per cent of the world’s most sustainable industrial companies, thereby receiving impartial confirmation of the success of its extensive sustainability activities under the arburgGREENworld programme.

Ecovadis is a comprehensive sustainability rating platform for global supply chains.

In addition to environmental impact and sustainable procurement, the focus is also on ethics as well as labour and human rights. In all four areas, Arburg improved further compared to the previous year with its score of 78 points, putting it in the top five per cent of more than 100,000 companies whose data is evaluated by Ecovadis.

Decades-long focus on sustainability

“We are very proud to have once again been awarded an Ecovadis Gold Medal,” says Managing Partner Michael Hehl, responsible for Premises Development and Spokesperson for the Management Team. “This is a great result for our sustainability activities. Not only does it prove that we are doing very well with our arburgGREENworld programme, but also that we are continuously improving.”

“Sustainability is firmly rooted in the DNA of our family business,” adds Managing Partner Juliane Hehl, who is responsible for Global Marketing and Business Development. “That’s why we have always invested a great deal in the areas of sustainability and resource conservation, and on reducing our carbon footprint.”

Clear commitment to reducing greenhouse gases

“With our climate strategy, we are pursuing greenhouse gas reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi),” says Michael Hehl, citing an example of the high standards that Arburg sets for itself. Arburg GmbH + Co KG is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions along its entire value chain by 2050. In the shorter term, the company aims to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent in Scopes 1 and 2 and by 25 per cent in Scope 3 by 2030, followed by a long-term reduction of 90 per cent in Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.

“For years now, our Arburg Sustainability Report has been providing an overview of all arburgGREENworld topics alongside a host of interesting facts and figures,”

adds Juliane Hehl. “This year, we also published a report in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, enabling the extensive activities of our company to be compared  internationally. This is an aspect that will continue to gain in importance in the future.”

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David Spratt Appointed as CEO of Constantia Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest flexible packaging company, has appointed David Spratt as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served as interim CEO since September 2024.

David Spratt joins Constantia Flexibles following a successful tenure as CEO of Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe, where he has led the business since January 2021. With more than 24 years of experience in the packaging industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Before Ardagh, he held leadership roles at Amcor, overseeing business units in Snacks & Confectionery, Food, and Healthcare, along with key roles in M&A and strategy development.

Thierry Morin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Constantia Flexibles, commented, “David Spratt’s proven track record in driving growth and his commitment to sustainable innovation make him the ideal leader for Constantia Flexibles. We are excited to see his strategic vision guide us in a dynamic and evolving market.”

David Spratt expressed his enthusiasm: “I am honored to lead Constantia Flexibles at this exciting time. Together with our talented team, I aim to drive innovation and sustainability, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value for our customers and make a meaningful impact in the packaging industry.”

Following his time as interim CEO, Uwe Röhrhoff will resume his role as a member of the Supervisory Board.

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Enhancing Freshness with Blend Colours’ Fresh Keeper Masterbatch: A Step Forward in Food Preservation

Keeping produce fresh from farm to table is a top priority for the packaging industry. At Blend Colours, we offer Fresh Keeper Masterbatch, a unique additive solution designed to preserve the quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Here’s why Fresh Keeper Masterbatch is your best choice for extended freshness:

• Limits Ethylene Accumulation: These additive traps and oxidizes ethylene gas, a ripening agent, in packaging to delay aging and reduce spoilage.Extends Freshness by 20-30%: Fresh Keeper Masterbatch lengthens shelf life, ensuring produce remains at peak freshness.

• Long-lasting Anti-ripening Action: Provides consistent ethylene control, even during prolonged storage and transit.Improved Storage and Transit Life: Ideal for supply chains, helping produce reach consumers in optimal condition.

• Dosage: 1-3% Its suitable to be use in film application, material should be dries before use.
• Compliance: with RoHS, US FDA 21 CFR

Why Choose Blend Colours?

Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that our masterbatches meet industry standards and deliver proven benefits. Make the smart choice for preserving freshness – choose Blend Colours.

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Syensqo: Pioneering Healthcare Applications with Advanced Materials

Syensqo is a relatively new name in the market. Can you explain a little about who you are?

Syensqo was formed in January 2024, when 160-year-old global chemicals company, Solvay, spun-off its specialty business. Founded in 1863, Solvay’s original development was a process for the production of soda ash; over the years a diverse range of materials were brought to market to meet the demands of many industries.  So while Syensqo is a new name in the market today, our materials, technologies and people have been providing specialty polymer products, such as Udel PSU and Radel PPSU to the healthcare sector for decades.

Our materials play in three main applications:  Packaging with high-barrier PVDC used in blister packs; hemodialysis with polysulfones for blood filtration; and medical devices. Within medical devices, our markets include surgical instruments, implants, applications in biopharmaceutical processing, and many other applications within the medical device market where we leverage our specialty product portfolio – one of the largest in the industry.  It is worth noting that we are the only company in the world producing sulfone-based implantable materials.

Why use specialty polymer materials in medical applications?

 Materials used in healthcare applications must meet stringent standards to ensure both regulatory compliance and high performance in demanding medical environments. ISO 10993 is the primary standard for biocompatibility in medical applications, while USP Class VI is essential for materials used in biopharmaceutical processing.

In terms of performance, the demanding environments of the medical field necessitate materials with exceptional properties. Key among these are superior mechanical characteristics such as strength, stiffness, and durability. Medical applications often involve scenarios where materials must withstand high stress, impact, and other challenging conditions. Specialty polymers excel in these areas, as they occupy the high-performance zone of the polymer pyramid and are specifically designed to meet the needs of more extreme environments.

Sterilization capability is another critical consideration. Reusable devices require materials that can endure a higher number of sterilization cycles compared to single-use devices. However, compatibility with multiple sterilization methods is essential for both types, given the diverse techniques employed across the industry. For instance, Syensqo’s Ixef PARA is specifically engineered for single-use instrumentation and excels in gamma sterilization. In contrast, Radel PPSU, a polymer with over 30 years of use in the medical industry, is the gold standard for reusable instruments, maintaining its properties through 1,000 steam sterilization cycles.

Finally, chemical resistance is crucial for materials used in medical environments, which are often harsh and contain a variety of aggressive substances, including drug products, bodily fluids, and cleaning agents. Maintaining performance under these conditions is essential. Therefore, when selecting a polymer material, it is important to prioritize its chemical resistance to ensure durability and reliability in such demanding settings.

What are the most important design considerations when designing medical applications with specialty polymers?

In addition to their high performance properties already discussed, specialty polymer materials offer the unique capability to create more complex geometries than traditional metal materials. Combination and consolidation of parts is also possible with specialty polymers through the use of injection molding. While Syensqo does not design parts, we support designers of medical products through several supportive services that allow predictive analysis of the part during the design phase.  Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Moldflow analysis, and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations help predict the behavior of a new part and allow device designers to realize more efficient solutions.

Why is the use of plastic increasing in the medical sector, often replacing metal in traditional applications?

The overall market demand for plastics suitable for medical applications is expected to exceed $28 billion in the coming years.  Specialty polymers offer a unique value proposition in medical applications for a few reasons.  First, specialty polymers have excellent strength, stiffness and thermal stability, similar to metal, but are much lighter in weight than metal devices, in some cases up to 50%.  Lighter weight devices offer improved ergonomics and ease-of-use for medical professionals.

Another beneficial feature of polymer materials is that they may be either transparent or colored.  These features offer quick identification and visual management in medical settings, increasing efficiency and helping to reduce errors.

Finally, polymers offer a range of processing capabilities from machining of stock shapes to injection molding.   A frequent mis-conception is that high-strength, high performance polymer parts cannot be achieved through injection molding.  In fact, the ease and efficiency of injection molding specialty polymer materials allows manufacturers to more cost-effectively scale their part production, compared with similar metal designs. Injection molding of specialty polymers results in excellent surface quality directly from the molding operation, eliminating the high cost and time of polishing and assembling a similar machined metal component.

Natalia Widjojo

Life Solutions Marketing Manager – APAC

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Machine Overview

The Seal-Cut is designed for applications where seal strength, appearance and reliability standards were not previously obtainable with traditional hot knife slit sealing. The innovative approach of this unit reverses the traditional slit seal process by first sealing, and then cutting. Seal temperatures are drastically reduced with this design, which results in a clean and strong seal with minimal gauge gain for perfect roll geometry.

NEW: Position Drive for the Seal-Cut

Seal-Cut Position Drive is a new feature released for 2025 that motorizes and automates the seal element position relative to the web.

The feature enhances system ease-of-use, and also improves component longevity and seal reliability.

Benefits and Functionality

Auto-rotates the element to the “run” position to initiate sealing when turning the heat on.

• One less step to train operators on
• Eliminates guess-work for proper seal element position (easier to establish SOP)
• Operators do not need to lock the position once set (eliminate failure point)

Auto-rotates the element out of the web path when the heat is turned off.

• Prevents seal element damage during string-up and line down conditions

Seal element dwell adjust for fine tuning.

• On-screen graphical indicator for fine tuning the element position to improve seal strength and appearance

Availability and Retrofits

Position drive will be part of the Seal-Cut standard supply for units sold in 2025. Upgrade paths are available for existing units. Please contact DR Joseph for new unit pricing or for upgrade compatibility.

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First Stop: ArburgSOLUTIONworld: Consulting and Solution Expertise

• Added value: arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg’s knowledge and expertise
• Customised: Advice on topics such as efficiency, productivity increases, sustainability and subsidies
• New: Exhibition wall with “transparent” machine shows insights into benefits of digital products and services

At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg (hall A3, stand 3101) will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg’s comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing, and is a space where trade visitors can obtain individual answers to their questions on key topics of the future. Arburg experts will be on hand to offer advice at six stations around the four-metre-high LED column. There will also be an interesting new exhibition wall with an integrated “transparent” machine, where the company’s digital products and services will be brought to life. 

Many plastics processors are currently working on making their injection moulding plants fit for the future and competitive. arburgSOLUTIONworld is home to a wealth of knowledge in this area.

“More than a machine” – expert solution provider

The focus of arburgSOLUTIONworld is on productivity increases, efficiency, sustainability, the shortage of skilled labour, and subsidies. Trade visitors will receive valuable suggestions and specific tips on finding the right levers and optimisation potential. For intelligent production solutions that increase efficiency and reduce costs – customised to individual requirements. The company’s “Action Plan: Energy”, which includes energy advice, machine updates and consumption measurements, as well as the Gestica control system with its intelligent assistance and pilot functions, are useful components for saving valuable resources and energy.

Digital products and services brought to life

Arburg is not only an innovative manufacturer of machines and associated control systems, but also the industry’s number one when it comes to digital transformation. The new exhibition wall will show trade visitors how digitalisation can specifically increase the energy and production efficiency of machines and systems.

The centrepiece is a “transparent” Allrounder 270 A injection moulding machine, which provides insights into interesting details – such as the electric drive components of Arburg subsidiary AMKmotion and the IIOT gateway for information technology cross-linking. In addition, four monitor stations will be used to demonstrate the benefits and added value of the ALS host computer system, the arburgXworld customer portal that can be cross-linked with this, the Arburg Remote Service ARS, and Arburg’s after-sales services.

Digital tools: Increase efficiency and find smart solutions

IT-networked injection moulding production requires machines to be connected to a manufacturing execution system (MES). Arburg’s own ALS host computer system, version 8.0 of which has been available since spring 2024, offers transparency, improves data quality and reduces machine standstills. As a representative survey has shown, this allows OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) to be increased by more than 26 per cent on average.

A very useful AI-supported feature of the arburgXworld customer portal is its new “Ask ARBURG” premium app, which is based on the well-known large language model ChatGTP – but with the advantage of a secure, self-contained environment. “Ask ARBURG” contains very easy-to-access, comprehensive injection moulding knowledge from Arburg and can answer specific questions about machines and processes while also identifying and eliminating the causes of faults.

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Algiers positions itself as a key market for plastics and packaging technologies in the Maghreb region

The 9th plast & printpack alger will be held at SAFEX Alger from 24 to 26 February 2025. After its resounding success in 2024 the trade fair will switch to an annual cycle now.

24 to 26 February will see plast & printpack alger opens its doors in Algiers for the ninth time. Following the great success of the event in 2024, attracting 5,199 trade visitors from 42 countries as well as 297 exhibitors from 22 nations, the trade fair will be staged annually going forward. With this move the organisers fairtrade and Messe Düsseldorf intend to further strengthen Algiers as a regional hub for the plastics, print and packaging industries. The trade fair offers a platform for international companies and brings together the region’s industry and technology leaders.

In the Maghreb region Algiers has become established as the leading market for plastics and packaging technologies. According to the VDMA (Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers’ Association), this country is the second biggest importer of plastics technology on the African continent with investment amounting to EUR 210 million in 2023. Demand for print and packaging technology has also risen substantially: in 2022 Algiers imported print and paper technologies worth EUR 77 million, thereby counting among the largest buyers on the African continent.

plast & printpack alger is subdivided into various themed pavilions and will be showcasing amongst others the latest machinery for plastics and packaging applications as well as raw materials. On the international level the trade fair is supported by the participation of more than twenty countries as well as national pavilions from Germany, Austria, China, France, India, Italy, and Turkey. Institutional partners such as the German-Algerian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Italian Trade Agency ITA and the Turkish Ministry of Trade are sponsoring the event.

Owing to the strong support received from Algerian and international associations, plast & printpack alger is not only considered a trading platform in the industry but also a relevant forum for technological innovation and exchange on environmental issues. The trade fair focuses on the relevance of recycling and circularity to name but two themes, to make Algiers’ industries more environmentally friendly.

For Algiers, increasing investment in these technologies is a key component in its economic strategy, as it is intended to strengthen domestic production, promote exports and reduce dependence on imports. In the segment of plastic pipes and tubes alone imports have risen from 304 kt to over 1,000 kt in 2023 since 2007, corresponding to a value of over 2 billion US dollars (EUROMAP). This means plast & printpack alger provides a pivotal platform for introducing innovative technologies and bringing sustainable materials to the market.

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