India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi (NCR) Title sponsor PREVIEW NEWSLETTER # 4 August 2012 PackPlus Swings Into High GearвЂ¦ Inside this issue: PackPlus Goes Blogging 4 Driving Global Technology to India 5 Keep It вЂ�Dry'! 9 A Head Start! 10 Wind Up With 11 Modern Automation Technology Reduces Packaging Costs Jet Set Go 12-13 The total packaging, processing & supply chain event, is all set for its annual Northern venture from 7-10 December 2012. India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi (NCR), which has come up as a highly modernized international exhibition centre, will be the new venue of the exhibition this year. Page 3 Integration And Collaboration Across Supply Chain Partners The PackPlus core team is organizing a new format International Packaging Conclave to be held on 8 December 2012 at Radisson Blu, Greater Noida, running parallel with the second day of the PackPlus Exhibition. The Conclave has been structured around panel discussions and round tables involving packaging managers and global packaging 'thought leaders'. Page 4 14 Post PackPlus South Report 15-17 Talk Sensors 18 Giving It A Lift 19 Exhibitor List 22 Pre-Register For PackPlus The visitor pre-registration for PackPlus 2012 is on full swing. The pre-registration process involves a simple step of filling and submitting an online form available on the PackPlus website. Page 4 00 0 , 0 1 pies co int in pr 'automotion' Brings A Special Edition On Packaging B & R Automation publishes the quarterly magazine 'automotion' with content that is largely company-independent and interesting for the entire industry. You can get a free copy of the packaging focused issue of the magazine. For more details, turn on to - Page 13 An Eye For Details Go With The Flow Ishida India presents a special feature on Checkweighers that help factories control product losses, scale processes & accommodate various production needs. ACG Value Links brings the latest in flow wrapping technology from PFM, Italy for the Indian Pharma Market. Page 6 Page 8 2 Event News PackPlus Swings Into High GearвЂ¦ вЂ¦preparing the ground for latest innovations & developments from the industry PackPlus, the total packaging, processing & supply chain event, is all set for its annual Northern venture from 7-10 December 2012 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi (NCR), which has come up as a highly modernized international exhibition centre, will be the new venue of the exhibition this year. The four day event will provide a global platform for the exhibitors to promote brand awareness and generate sales lead. Comprising of 10 niche shows under four zones, the Show has already begun racking up some of the renowned names from the industry including ACG Worldwide, AKR Plastic Industry, ARS Automat, AVP Papers, Banner Engineering India Bhavmark Systems (P) Ltd., Bikaner Polymers (P) Ltd., Bosch Limited, Bosetec (India), Bry-Air (Asia) (P) Ltd., Clear Packaging (P) Ltd., Creed Engineers, Cyklop Packaging Systems India (P) Ltd., Domino Printech India (P) Ltd., Ecobliss India (P) Ltd., Enigma Ventures (P) Ltd., Essel Propack Ltd., Expert Industries (P) Ltd., Ezeeflex Plastics (P) Ltd., Falcon Autotech (P) Ltd., Harikrushna Machine Tech (P) Ltd., Hassia Packaging (P) Ltd., Hebei Xinguang Carton Machinery Manufacture Co. Ltd., Hilda Automation, HPT Pharma Packaging, Inpack Fabrications (P) Ltd, Intercaps Filling Systems Ltd., Ishida India (P) Ltd., K K Packaging Solutions, Kody Equipments (P) Ltd.m Mehta Cad Cam Systems (P) Ltd., Natraj Industries, Neelkanth Machinery Company, Nichrome India Ltd., Nordson India (P) Ltd., Pakona Engineers (India) (P) Ltd., Parle Global Technologies (P) Ltd., S. A. Automation (P) Ltd., Saill Colours & Chemicals, Schoeller Arca Time, SP Ultraflex Systems (P) Ltd., Time Technoplast Ltd., Touch, Uflex Limited (Engineering Division), Valco Melton Engineering (I) (P) Ltd. and Vora Packaging (P) Ltd. Extending their support to the exhibition are AIDC Technologies Association of India, Agro & Food Processing Equipment & Technology Providers Association of India (AFTPAI) and All India Plastic Industries Association (AIPIA). вЂњMore than 150 exhibitors have already booked their stall at PackPlus 2012 and we are expecting the number to reach 300 in another two months. We are also planning an International Packaging Summit with the Show, which will be an added advantage for our exhibitors as well as the visitors,вЂќ said Neetu Arora, Director, Print-Packaging.Com (P) Ltd.- the organizers of the Show. The Venue Designed especially for hosting world-class events and exhibitions, the India Exposition Centre & Mart Ltd. offers a high standard of services and facilities and has been hosting many eminent and notable events, exhibitions and conferences. A multifaceted events facility, the center has the capacity to hold a variety of events from 50 to 5000 guests. Built with a modernistic outlook, the India Expo Center has been merged with the unique blend of technology with state-ofthe-art facilities and safety standards as per international standards. The expo center provides 6 air-conditioned exhibition halls, VIP room, meeting rooms, conference rooms and has been furnished with modern facilities & amenities together with complete on-site services. <info@packplus.in > 3 Event News What More ... engage as panel members with the distinguished audience. The readers are invited to share their suggestions on case studies through the PackPlus platform. For more details, contact Debabrata Deb at: ddeb_in@hotmail.com The PackPlus core team is organizing a new format International Packaging Conclave to be held on 8 December 2012 at Radisson Blue, Greater Noida, running parallel with the second day of the PackPlus Exhibition. The Conclave with its theme 'Integration & Collaboration Across Supply Chain PartnersвЂ™ has been structured around panel discussions and round tables involving packaging managers and global packaging 'thought leaders'. вЂњWe expect to make this event a smart knowledge-sharing and networking event that should bring together top Indian and International packaging manufacturers, suppliers and end users,вЂќ said Debabrata Deb, Packaging Consultant and the Conclave Coordinator. вЂњThe conclave design that we are considering will involve three panel discussions interspersed between an opening presentation by an International speaker and a closing round up by an Indian Industry leader. Our focus will be on food and pharma with automation acting as the system integrator,вЂќ he informed. Each panel discussion will delve in topics like how a global network of suppliers, buyers and their technologists networked & delivered the optimum answer to a consumer need with minimum cost and environmental impact. The event will involve brand owners, the packaging innovators, the packaging converters and the technology & automation providers to jointly PackPlus On Facebook Keeping pace with the growing significance of social media, PackPlus is on Facebook now. The page has developed as a networking platform for the exhibitors and visitors of the exhibition. LIKE the page to know about the latest developments at PackPlus as well as news updates from the industry. To LIKE the page, log on to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PackPlus/19 4711930559639 PPCPL Goes Blogging Blogging has become a very important Pre-Register For PackPlus The visitor pre-registration for PackPlus 2012 is on full swing. The preregistration process involves a simple step of filling and submitting an online form, available on the linkhttp://www.packplus.in/mod_ visitorreg/mod_visitorreg.php As a pre-registered visitor, you can easily collect your pass from the 'Pre-registered Visitors' counter at the venue during the exhibition. This will save your precious time, which you can further spend in exploring the new developments from Packaging, Processing & Supply Chain Industry. For registration related query, reach us at+91 22 27812093 or mail us at info@packplus.in medium of interaction these days. PrintPackaging.Com (P) Ltd. in a recent initiative has triggered the tool on the Company and Show websites. The blog will be updated with latest news from the printing and packaging industry, also giving the readers a chance to share their comments and views on the same. To FOLLOW the blog, log on to: www.printpackagingblog.com 4 Driving Global Technology To India Par Excellence Parle Global Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of high end imported technologies from Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Europe. The company holds high expertise in the pharmaceuticals and food & beverage industries in terms of catering to the critical machinery requirements of its diverse customers. Ace Products, a leading player in the field of packaging machines and materials since 2005, presents its all new range of E X C E L PA C K в„ў s h r i n k p a c k a g i n g machines. The company, catering to almost every part of India, is spreading its network by inviting reputed dealers to be its authorized dealer in their respective regions. вЂњThis will help us provide more efficient services to our clients,вЂќ said Vikram Singh from Ace Products. Parle Global Technologies promotes Bossar Packaging SA- Spain, a pioneer in the field of horizontal form-fill-seal machinery. Bossar, today, has more than 2500 machines sold in 90 countries. A wide range of innovative pouch formats can be made on these machines and has the capability to handle difficult and diverse applications. The company also manufactures aseptic packaging solutions in flexible pack formats. <rramanathan@parleglobal.com / jrshah@parelglobal.com> Keep In Check Falcon Autotech (P) Ltd. is a leading name in the domain of online weighing and inspection solutions. Well known for its high precision check weighing solutions and backed by more than 10 years of experience in the machine industry, the company has a clientele spread across the whole of India. At PackPlus 2012, the company will be displaying its exhaustive range of checkweigher solutions including carton weighing solution. The range will include on line weighing solution for 5-30,000 gm, speed upto 400 pc /min, accuracy 0.2 gm. вЂњThese are quite economical as compared to any other brand without compromising on precision (0.2 gm), performance (400 pc / min), quality (all SS construction) and reliability (reliable construction and components used),вЂќ said Pradeep Jain, the founder of the company. вЂњThe system owns вЂњThe quality of shrink packaging machines is acknowledged and appreciated by our customers and we have a good market in India and overseas. We also deal in other products like strapping machines, stretch wrappers, taping machine, band sealers and case erectors,вЂќ he added. Ace Products also specializes in packaging materials like polyolefin shrink film, available in cross-linked film, low shrink force film, hot slip film, 10 micron special film and normal grade film. Apart from this the company also sells PVC cling film, pallet stretch film and MaxStretchв„ў film from On the rejection mechanism side options Malaysia. such as air, pusher, drop down conveyor, angle flap, pop up conveyor are available. The PVC cling Film is 100% food grade and вЂњOur strong experience in providing is certified by FDA. It has a special anti-fog customized solution such as automatic part agent, which helps food stay fresh for a identification vision system by vision, bar longer period. Palm oil is used as the cling code reading / volumetric based inspection, agent which is 100% natural. вЂњEven colour sensor based inspection; laser sensor MaxStretchв„ў is not a normal stretch film; it inspection is set to revolutionize the online is made from special raw materials and has weighing industry by building futuristic better memory than conventional or preapplications,вЂќ concluded Naman Jain, stretch stretch films. It is almost 40% cheaper Software Engineer & Co-founder of Falcon than any other film available in the market,вЂќ Autotech. explained Singh. <falconautotech@hotmail.com> <vikram@aceproducts.in> various features like weight control on dosing station, rejection of bad parts, automatic update of dead weight, output through RS232/ethernet, statistical analysis, data logging and reporting software recipe storage of 100 item,вЂќ he added. 5 An Eye For Details Checkweighers are silent workers that help factories control product losses, scale processes and accommodate various production needs. In food and non-food factories, Checkweighers are widely used to weigh and classify products by weight on a production line with attributes such as p r o p e r, o v e r a n d underweight products. Checkweighers are also used to improve the giveaway of weighing machines, analyze weight tendency, classify products based on various grades, check the status of real-time production and inspect for missing items. It also functions on a line that has products of various weight, shapes and types. Attributes For Better Production: Improving Giveaway: Checkweighers can control weighing accuracy and minimize the giveaway of weighing equipment. Integrated with rejecting systems, it can be used to sort different-sized products into several grades based on weight. Analyzing Weight Tendency: Factories should manage product giveaways closely as even a small amount of giveaway per package can lead to a major loss. The weight tendency of products of a proper weight is therefore closely analyzed to find out if they tend to be heavy or light. Weighing results are now managed on personal computers, which enable operators to see the status of production in real time. Operators can see product weight tendency in greater detail from the data generated and change the setting of the weigher, bag maker and other equipment in order to make the average weight of properweight products closer to the target weight. D a t a M a n a g e m e n t : G e n e r a l l y, checkweighers measure the weight of each product at the end of production line. Such information can be used to analyze and manage the efficiency of production. Weighing results are now managed on personal computers, which enable operators to see the status of production in real time and to make timely decisions to improve machine settings. They can also check what went wrong at a previous production cycle in the event of a complaint. Inspecting For Missing Items: In a non-food factory, the packaging process usually relies heavily on manual labor, which often results in shipment with missing items and components. Checkweighers can be used to automate missing item inspection, which identify those items by weighing a product package in the line and detect differences in weight based on a reference weight. Weighing results are now managed on personal computers, which enable operators to see the status of production in real time. Inspection On A Mixed Line: Highmix, low-volume production is popular among factories. While several checkweighers are generally required to inspect every production line of different products, using a combination of a checkweigher and a barcode reader, operators can inspect a mixed line with different products that are conveyed at random. To Conclude: As consumers are more likely to purchase lower-priced products despite the rising prices of packaging materials and raw materials, manufacturers should leverage on the qualities of checkweighers in order to control losses and analyze their production cycles for better efficiency. This also enables the supply of reliable products while protecting the bottom line. Checkweighers are used to improve the giveaway of weighing machines, analyze weight tendency and classify products based on various grades. <sales@ishidaindia.com> FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION - COMPLIMENTARY Printed by Print-Packaging.com Pvt. Ltd. F-101, 1st Floor, Tower No. 7, International Infotech Park, Navi Mumbai- 400 705 Tel: 91-22-27812093 Fax: 91-22-27812578 Email: info@packplus.in Editor: Neha Mishra neha@print-packaging.copm Publishd by: Anil Arora on behalf of Print-Packaging.com Pvt. Ltd. Printed at: Dhote Offset Technocrafts, Mumbai В© Copyright: All rights reserved. The newsletter may not be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form without the prior and written permission of the publisher. 6 7 Go With The Flow Group Around ACG Value Links brings the latest in flow wrapping technology from PFM, Italy for the Indian Pharma Market. into diversified Dave's Group of Companies b usiness across started with the inception of its different industries first company - Harikrushna and now it is gearing Te c h n o c r a t s E n g i n e e r i n g up for paper Company in the year 2000. manufacturing Today Harikrushna Machine related projects in the Pvt. Ltd. (HMPL) is one of the country. leaders in packaging and Maulik V Dave, Founder, Dave's Group of Companies labeling machinery. вЂњWe started at a small level with limited f i n a n c e , i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d Parenteral. manpower, but, today have grown to fairly good level of infrastructure A look at the achievements of Dave's with manpower strength of above Group of companies: Udhyog Ratna Award вЂ“ 2005-06 350 people,вЂќ said Maulik V Dave, the l by Institute of Economic Studies, founder of the Group. New Delhi Excellence Award from Institute From a single company, Dave's l of Economics Studies, New Delhi Group of Companies today has for HMPL diversified business. The group of l Global Business Achievement companies include: Award вЂ“ 2006-2007, by Indian l Harikrushna Machinetech Pvt. Economy Development & Ltd вЂ“ Manufacturer & exporter of Research Association, New Delhi liquid packaging machineries Rashtriya Udhyog Ratna AwardвЂ“ l Harikrushna International - Turn- l 2007-2008, by Indian key projects consultancy for Organization for Business beverages, cosmetic, dairy, food, Research & Development, New and pharmaceutical Delhi l Harikrushna's Yatra - Air travel & l Gujarat Innovation Society tour agency Trend Setter award 2012 for its l Dave's Noni & juice PVT. LTD. trend setting manufacturing Ready to drink fruit juices innovation and practices. l Dave's Realities & Construction Gujarat SME Excellence Award, Company - Real estate & l 2012 for 'Manufacturing Sector' construction for HMPL by SME Association of l Dave's Export House India. Handicrafts & furniture manufacturing and exports The Dave Group has a foothold into diversified business across different The Group serves to renowned clients like Ranbaxy, Glenmark, industries and now it is gearing up for Pidilite, UB Group, Balaji Group, paper manufacturing related projects Reckitt Benkinser, Boush & Lomb, in the country by entering into joint Zandu, Dabur, Emami, Zydus Cadila, venture with MNCs. <marketing@harikrushna.com> Claris Life Science and Mark PFM model 'Scirocco BA' and 'Scirocco BB' represent one of the utmost levels of specialization of high-speed MAP (Modified Atmospheric Packaging) machines; the cantilevered construction makes it extremely easy to clean at every point. PFM's flow wrapping technology can be used for various applications like aerosols, medical devices, pregnancy kits and blisters in flow wrap. PFM's flow wrapping machines are 21 C F R ( P a r t 11 ) compliant. вЂњCustomer feedback and a strong research team has helped us evolve in the last 50 years, the result of which has been the ability to cater to customer needs with wide variants of flow wrapping machine,вЂќ said Shabbir Badami from ACG. The company provides end-to-end packaging solutions with its line of integrated product flow wrapping, collating, case packing and palletizing machines. <sales.exhibitions@acg-world.com> AIPIA Extends Its Support To PackPlus All India Plastic Industries Association (AIPIA), established in1982, is a leading association of SSI and medium scale plastic processing units and related interests in the country. The association has extended its support to PackPlus 2012, scheduled from 7-10 December at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi (NCR). Right from its inception, AIPIA has been one of the most active associations of plastic processing industry. Today it has more than 2000 members spread all over the country. It is known for its endeavors in various areas of problems/concerns of the industry with regards to government duties, policy of raw material suppliers, pollution potential of processing of plastic products, categorization of plastic products under green category, green category/permissible list, non-biodegradable plastic bags, recycling of non-biodegradable materials, biodegradable plastic bags, environmental friendly plastic bags, recycle plastic bags, reusable plastic bags, all weather proof recyclable plastic bags, India customs & duty tariff codes, Indian customs duty and environmental effects of plastic production. The Association actively follows up with various agencies (government and nongovernment) to obtain satisfactory resolution of industries' multifarious problems. AIPIA has been a Member of the We have a foothold Association News Public Grievance Committee and Regional Advisory Committee of Central Excise for the past many years wherein issues and concerns of members are raised for satisfactory redressal. Shri R.N. Gupta is the President and Shri V.K. Macker is the Hony. General Secretary of the Association, elected for two year term 2011-13. Shri Ravi Kr. Aggarwal is the Chairman (Env. Committee) of the Association. <aipia1982@rediffmail.com> 8 Adding More Feathers To Its Crown Keep It 'Dry'! The Indian packaging industry is growing at a fast pace. The growth indicator for the industry is the food & beverage and pharmaceutical packaging sectors. Both industries, be it food or pharma, face problems during packaging due to high humidity. It causes the powder to stick to the conveyor belt, thus preventing filling operations. There are several other problems that are caused due to uncontrolled humidity. Bry-Air has come up as a leading name in moisture/ humidity control. With over 25000 installations and nearly 50 years of experience, the company is recognized for solutions used in humidity control, drying, conveying & blending and gas phase filtration systems. вЂњWe have one of the widest and the world's most energy efficient range of desiccant dehumidifiers and dryers. These can be used in every dry air application and in every industry ranging from drying tiny seeds, to providing ambient conditions for life saving drugs, microchips and challenging dry rooms conditions for Lithium battery production or mothballing mighty freighters,вЂќ said Manoj Bhatia, AVP-AT from Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd. вЂњFrom compact to engineered, Bry-Air dehumidifiers are designed to suit most unique moisture/humidity control needs of our customers. Today, some of the best and the most recognized names in the industry have opted for our dehumidifiers,вЂќ he added. The company has sales and service presence in 6 continents with wholly owned subsidiaries in Malaysia and China, a licensee in Brazil and associate plant in USA. It has its offices in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, office & warehouse in Sharjah вЂ“ UAE, apart from the nine offices in India. Bry-Air serves industries includingl Pharmaceuticals l Food Processing l Electronics & Semiconductor Industry l Research Laboratories l Engineering Industry l Cold Storage l Defense l Data Centers & Server Rooms l Refineries & Petrochemicals l Paper & Pulp Industry l PET Industry l Automobile Industry, and l Extrusion & Cable Pipe Industry <bryairmarketing@pahwa.com> Ecobliss has been offering quality packaging products for more than a decade with a strong focus on environment, innovation, design and turnkey packaging solutions. The specialties are innovative cold seal blister products which are prominently used in various segments like pharmaceutical, electrical / electronics, of vacuum formed blister & a folding carton. It has a host of packaging equipment ranging from table top sealing machines to customized fully automatic packaging machines. Recently Ecobliss India has added more to its success with all of its three entries winning WorldStars at the International Packaging Excellence Awards competition. The WorldStars winners were selected by the jury in the UK, consisting of 23 country representatives and a representative from the International Packaging Press Organization. вЂњThese awards have just been conferred in a glittering function held at Croatia,вЂќ said an enthusiastic A V P S Chakravarthi, Managing Director, Ecobliss India Pvt. Ltd. automobile, FMCG, food and agriculture, textiles / apparels and cosmetics / healthcare. The company also offers heat seal face blister packs that can guarantee sealing even for a PET blisters. It presents the tamper evident tear resistant blister pack which consumes about 60% less plastic than the conventional clamshell blister pack and also provides custom design bliss boxes which are a combination вЂњThe pre-eminent international award in packaging, WorldStar illustrates the continual advancement of packaging in India. The award is presented only to those packages which, having already won recognition in a national competition, are compared by an expert panel of judges to similar packages from around the world. Awards are based on the judges' consensus that a package is superior in its own right and better in its class in execution or innovation by comparison,вЂќ he concluded. <ecoblissindia@ecobliss.com> 9 A Head Start! R o b a t e c h p re s e n t s h o t m e l t application heads for quick & accurate adhesive application Robatech AG, Muri-Switzerland, is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of adhesive application systems. Recently the company presented innovative hot melt application heads, which set new standards for speed, durability and precision. The requirements for the bonding of packaging are very high and they also change for each product. Thus, the material, size and shape of the packaging also influence the type of bonding used. In the confectionary industry small collapsible boxes are generally used for sweets or chewing gum, and cardboard boxes and chocolate wrap for chocolate bars. The adhesive flaps are particularly small, which means that clean and accurate bonding is imperative for successful sales presentation at the POS. Quick Switching Cycles Combined With High Wearresistance: The electromagnetically operated SpeedStarв„ў Diamond application heads can apply up to 800 adhesive dots per second. This has allowed Robatech to successfully combine rapid switching cycles with high wearresistance. Even with temperatures of up to 185 В°C and viscosities up to 5000 mPas, SpeedStarв„ў application heads have a much longer life than conventional heads. The newly patented sealing concepts also add electronic stroke monitoring and cycle evaluation. Precision At High Speed: These heads are also high precision because the valve stem stroke is monitored and automatically adjusted. The repeat accuracy is thus Stand The Test Of Time unique, whereby the dot size and position can be guaranteed without manual re-adjustment over its life. Another advantage is that less adhesive is used as the dot or bind size is smaller. In addition, exact temperature control with insulation and nozzle guard helps to achieve better bonding behaviour. Nozzle clogging is all but eliminated with the integrated filter. Intelligent & Economical: The SpeedStarв„ў application heads are a step ahead in matters of ecology and efficiency. They are insulated with the tried and tested SX Diamond Series plastic housing, which clearly improves energy efficiency and protects the operator against burns. The heads are however still small and slender and can be installed in areas where space is limited. They are also compatible with most Robatech SX application heads. The electronics integrated into the head constantly control and monitor its operation. Signs of wear are thus automatically adjusted. Integrated counters help in the planning of maintenance work and a LED display ensures reliable status indication. <info@robatech.in> Presto Stantest (P) Ltd. is a known name in the field of testing instruments. The parent company was established in the year 1982, and ever since it has strived to accomplish reliable quality and after sales service. The range of polymer, textile & yarn, coatings and packaging testing instruments from the company is not only technologically advanced and simple to use, but is also priced to give value for money to customers. These instruments are endorsed by reputed companies like Gap, Honda, Suzuki, Colgate, Cadbury India, Pepsi, Hindustan Coca Cola, Palmolive, Akzo Nobel, Reliance, Nestle India, Parle Agro and Bisleri. The ISO 9001: 2008 certified company also has a strong foothold in the international market and business transactions are executed directly by its exports department. вЂњWe follow best quality practices in manufacturing material testing instruments,вЂќ said Gaurav Malhotra, Director, Presto Stantest (P) Ltd. вЂњThe term 'packaging' includes all types of containers, boxes and wrappers used to defend, transport and distribute goods - including corrugated cases, trays, crates and pallets. The packaging instruments is usually understood to comprise of manufacturers of wrapping materials, converters who print and make packaging and packaging components, ink and adhesive makers. Without packaging it would merely not be possible for consumers to have access to most of the products, which are accessible day- to-day,вЂќ he added. The main packaging testing instruments are bursting strength tester- pneumatic, box compression tester, crush tester and peel adhesion tester for materials like paper and carton b o a r d , plastics, metals, glass and wood. The bursting strength tester is defined as the distending force, which is applied at 90В° angles to the plane of the paper, under specified conditions, which results in the rupture of a paper; corrugated boxes and paper board. It is the most frequently measured strength property of paper. вЂњThe analysis apparently originated from the ancient time practice of the papermaker who, in hands- on quality control determination of paper strength, would attempt to press on his thumb through the sheet. This is the official test used for evaluating the bursting strength of papers with thickness. Similar tests have been assumed for determining the bursting strength of heavier paperboards and corrugated fiberboard,вЂќ informed Malhotra. The Presto box compression tester вЂ“ computerized, is a compact instrument with user friendly controls and software. It is a stateof- the- art equipment that comes with HMI system. вЂњCardboard boxes should possess sufficient compression strength so that they do not get collapsed or flattened when stacked one above the other either during transit or in storage. The compression strength is determined by placing the box on a flat platform and pressing it down from the upward with the help of another flat plate by a motorized arrangement,вЂќ concluded Malhotra. <info@prestogroup.com> 10 On New Venture NBG diversifies into packaging equipment for cartons NBG Printographic Machinery Co. (P) The Automatic Die Cutting Machine Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, is manufactured by Shanghai Yawa is a leading manufacturer & supplier of web Printing Machinery Co., Ltd, set up offset printing machines used for printing in November 1988. The company newspapers, tabloids and books, since 1990, was the first joint venture established with a good and reliable sales & servicing in the field of printing and packaging support network in India. It has recently machinery building industry in China and is forayed and diversified its product basket by amongst the 'Top 10 Chinese Excellent promoting & selling packaging equipments Packaging Enterprise'. Besides in China, the company has successfully executed projects in more than 50 countries, worldwide. The die cutting machines are available in different models with or without stripping. The main product models are: for making cartons, like automatic die cutting machines and auto flute laminators to cater to the needs of various packaging industries in India. Die-cutting machine (Deluxe) - MW1050 (without stripping), MW1050A (with stripping), MW790 (without stripping), MW790A (with stripping), and Die-cutting machine (High-Speed) - In True Colours! Wind Up With Shell Colours & Chemicals, started in the year 1995 with modest investment, has grown into one of the most successful and visible business enterprises today. Setting great emphasis on professionalism in the printing inks and allied chemical business, the company has defined new benchmarks in services as well as technical support. Naman Enterprises presents a range of versatile and user-friendly programmable coil winding machine available in several configurations. The machine comes with accessories, custom jigs/fixtures, offering optimum and comprehensive winding solution based on coil complexity, size & productivity; leading to minimum start up time and cost effective solution. 'To meet growing demands and keep pace with the involving print technology landscape, we now operate in all parts of the country from the industrial zone in Daman and Sarigam,вЂќ said Raajkumar Lodha from Shell Colours & Chemicals. The company manufactures variety of BOPP pigment paste, which is used in coloring different type of BOPP tapes and BOPP buff paste. It is also engaged in manufacturing wide range of water based printing ink for corrugation boxes, labels and tissue papers. вЂњShell aims to provide high quality inks at affordable prices catering to the needs of various industries. It is strongly committed to providing quality inks to its customers and also gives them the flexibility of customized special inks,вЂќ added Lodha. The Shell Group is also an authorized distributor for marketing printing inks of Micro Inks and has installed its computerised colour matching system known as ATM вЂ“ Any Time Matching. вЂњRecently we have also entered in the arena of manufacturing interior and exterior paints,вЂќ concluded Lodha. <marketing@saillcolours.com> All machines are microcomputer controlled to attain high winding accuracy, consistency and low maintenance. Menu-driven programming t h r o u g h alphanumeric dialogue display and a 5 key joystick keypad helps to realize complex winding programs with exceptional ease. A powerful set of programmable parameters and multiprogram memory makes it possible to wind simple relay coils to complex switching transformer & variable pitches coils with equal simplicity. Robust construction, design and standardized manufacturing practice coupled with a responsive service back up ensure long operational life and MW1050Y (high-speed, without stripping, 300 mm higher) and MW1050YA (highspeed, with stripping, 300 mm higher). The Auto Flute Laminator is manufactured by Dingshung Machinery Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer and exporter of converting machinery since 1985 in Taiwan, with a large global presence. The Midas Series - auto flute laminator from the company is capable to laminate and glue combination of corrugated board and any type of upper paper or board together. After shearing or mold cutting, the laminated products can be made to be carton case, box and related products. <info@nbgprintographic.com> uninterrupted performance. Electrotech high voltage breakdown tester has been designed for use on production line of domestic electrical appliances, cables, PVC tapes, e l e c t r i c a l equipments, lighting fixtures, super enameled wire and general inspection in all laboratories. They also meet the requirements of ISS-302 and can be used for testing grounded or isolated equipments. These testers have high accuracy of output test voltage and utmost operating safety. Fast electronic tripping has been provided with four current settings, selectable by the other user through a switch by other panel. A micro switch is provided on test probe to apply high voltage to item under test. High voltage is available till the switch is pressed. A failure trips voltage supply with audio visual indication and reset table by the probe switch. Thus, the operating system is very fast and production friendly. <namanent@yahoo.com> 11 Modern Automation Technology Reduces Packaging Costs A further reduction of costs for plastic packaging by lowering packaging densities is hardly possible anymore. This is why rationalization potentials in the manufacturing and operation of packaging machines are taking more of the spotlight these days. Hastamat, the well-known German manufacturer of packaging machines, also has a solution for this situation: Reliable machines customtailored to the application and highlyintegrated systems, offering higher performance without costly ballast. The foundation for the achieved savings is the high-performance automation technology from B&R. Production of machines for packaging such fragile products as salted bread sticks, potato chips or chocolate-covered baked goods is a task strictly for specialists. In order to achieve optimal results when weighing/portioning the products as well during the actual packaging process, specific requirements for both the product and the machine owner must be considered. The packaging system must be customized accordingly. This requires extensive application and machine know-how as well as the utmost flexibility when planning, commissioning and manufacturing a machine. The Hastamat Verpackungstechnik GmbH, based in Hessian Lahnau, meets these high demands and sets an exemplary standard. вЂњPackaging of bar-shaped products is one of our core competencies,вЂќ explains Andreas Hollmann, Manager, Hasmat Verpackungstechnik GmbH. вЂњNot only do we possess the required know-how and resources for developing and producing individually customized machine- and systems solutions for the packaging of superior products, but we have also known the demands of different applications for decades,вЂќ he adds. Custom Solutions Help Cut Costs Even packaging machine manufacturers cannot elude the noticeable pricing pressure of the food industry in Germany. This demand for customized solutions means that machine and system functionality is tailored for application and do not include any costly features that remain unused in actual A Complete Automation System Simplifies System Integration Hastamat has created a complete automation system using B&R technology. вЂњWe can accomplish typical PLC tasks as easily as those requiring a great deal of computing power or multi-axis applications,вЂќ states Martin Otto. вЂњWithout B&R, that would not have been possible,вЂќ he adds. Today, the packaging specialist has implemented its new automation system on a broad scale. application. Hastamat achieves this by modifying field-tested standard solutions with a modular design and making them available for numerous options. вЂњWe are also known for finding and implementing custom solutions for applications, which other companies would not dare address,вЂќ asserts Dipl.-Ing. Peter LГ¶kГ¶s, Head вЂ“ Marketing, Hastamat. Accordingly, the implemented automation solution must also prove flexible and efficient. It should not put extra pressure on the budget. вЂњThe product portfolio of the Automation technology manufacturer must, on the one hand, offer all the products needed for all applications at an attractive price, but also must not hinder the selection process with undue complexity,вЂќ says Dipl.Ing Martin Otto, Leader- Electrical Construction, Hastamat. вЂњThe same applies to the automation components. Consistence with our requirements is indispensable so we can avoid expensive detours,' he adds. These criteria form the core of the performance catalog that Hastamat has chosen to evaluate the control solutions of several well-known providers of automation technology, as they are seeking to modernize their packaging machines. вЂњWe have defined separate required and desired criteria in a points system by comparing the prices of each of the controller manufacturers,вЂќ says the Manager of electrical construction. B&R emerged from the evaluation at the top. Using B&R technology, Hastamat is advancing with the integration of various packaging system components. The most recent results of this integration were showcased at an exhibition where the company put one of its packaging machines from the new RB series on display, which further consolidated the Hessians product portfolio. The amply-sized touch panel immediately grabs the eye, behind which a Panel PC from the B&R 'Power Panel' family is positioned and controls the machine. This machine also possesses exceptional userfriendliness and a safe accompanying process configuration and guide. вЂњThis is especially important for sensitive products, so the user can quickly and easily select an optimal setting,вЂќ says the Marketing Leader at Hastamat. The advantages of the automation system are best utilized in practical application in combination with a scale: A multiheaded scale, normally combined with a packaging machine, can be operated and controlled via the packaging machine controller. Thus, the company with roots in scale technology fulfilled its customers wishes and implemented a cost reduction. According to Peter LГ¶kГ¶s, вЂњCustomers do not want to keep many system replacement parts and want the ability to remotely operate the system,вЂќ вЂњThe tight connection required between the two system components is difficult (i.e. expensive) or impossible to achieve if controllers from different manufacturers are used,вЂќ says Martin Otto. There is also the fact that many companies in recent years (unlike Hastamat) have focused solely on one 12 reduction stand in the foreground,вЂќ he specifies. New Maintenance Concepts Reduce Running Costs Because modern controllers handle such a large number of tasks, the best upkeep solution is one that rarely requires on-site maintenance by service technicians. For the same H i g h - p e r f o r m a n c e multihead combination weigher reason, users seldom from Hastamat from the CP series for weighing oddly shaped require a specific brand or products, such as snacks, confectionery, granulates, metal or type of control system, but plastic parts etc. instead rely on the support of the machine supplier. system component - either scale or packaging machine - and have taken separate Knowledge of new maintenance concepts paths. Additionally, both of these system are needed for this. вЂњThe B&R technological components place different requirements on concept is a perfect fit for us,вЂќ says Martin the controller regarding performance and the Otto. вЂњOn the one hand, an employee of the machine owner without extensive technical particular algorithms used. knowledge should be able to say change an Today, modern standard controllers offer - ACOPOS drive because all required unlike a decade ago - sufficient performance configuration and application data is stored to replace special controllers. вЂњThis is one of on a flash drive that is inserted in the new the reasons why customers are not often drive. Shipping the drive for software dedicated to one specific control systems installation is thus unnecessary. On the other manufacturer,вЂќ states Peter LГ¶kГ¶s. вЂњToday, hand, B&R technology offers the option of solutions for task management and cost- remote machine and drive maintenance and diagnostics, so our experts can offer direct and comprehensive support at any time,вЂќ he adds. For the same purpose, Hastamat offers a hotline and support services that are available 24 hours per day, year round. Hastamat relies on the worldwide network of B&R networks for availability of replacement parts. вЂњB&R has accomplished a lot in this area in recent years and can now supply replacement parts to remote parts of the world in the rare event of a component failure,вЂќ states Peter LГ¶kГ¶s. The Hastamat business manager is convinced that, with Hastamat entering new markets with its new and innovative machine family RB, it will generate additional g r o w t h . вЂњ T h i s m a c h in e f a mily is characterized - thanks in part to B&R technology - by a very attractive priceperformance ratio that will serve to ensure and increase sales. Hastamat has room for further expansion in an additional building at the headquarters; administration, along with sales and support are now located in this facility. Plans are in the works for a new production hall in Lahnau,вЂќ he informs. Courtesy: вЂ�automotionвЂ™ Magazine The Automation Industry MagazineвЂ¦ вЂ¦ brings a special edition on Packaging B & R Automation, the leading multinational engaged in manufacturing, sales and service of Industrial Automation products, publishes the quarterly magazine 'automotion' with content that is largely company-independent and interesting for the entire industry. In the special edition of 'automotion' on 'Packaging', B & R presents a wide spectrum of the most advanced technologies currently being used in this industry. The growth being experienced by the packaging industry throughout the world is largely due to the explosive growth of the world's consumer class. It was exactly this reason that led B&R to form the Packaging Solutions division, an international group of experts who are specifically focused on the needs of multinational packaged goods manufacturers and packaging system suppliers. The magazine, divided in three sectionsTechnology, Application and Interview, covers topics like: l Innovative Packaging- a crucial distinguishing feature at the point of sale l Automation Studio- more than just a programming tool l Modular Packaging Systems- a strong trend towards integration l Step by step label production l Intelligent packaging solutions for demanding products Get a free copy of this edition by writing to Dinesh Mungi at <sales.in@br-automation.com> or call on 020-41478999 13 Let There Be LIGHT Banner Engineering EZ-LIGHTВ® S18L delivers multi-color indication for flexible performance on the factory floor With industry-recognized EZ-LIGHT technology and highly-visible LEDs, Banner Engineering's new S18L general-purpose indicators provide a simple and cost-effective indication solution. The indicator is capable for stand-alone use on a machine or enclosed in a panel, with no enclosure required, making it ideal for a variety of applications in diverse manufacturing and factory automation industries. The S18L features up to three independent colors in one unit and multiple colors to choose from for custom-colored indication. The S18L general-purpose indicators are available for mounting with a variety of brackets, including right-angle with curved slot, swivel with tilt and pan movement, flat and right-angle with articulation slots. Offering an operating range of -40В° to +50В° C and a durable, IP69K-rated housing, the S18L can be used in diverse applications, including harsh washdown environments. The multi-colored S18L indicators are available in green, red, yellow, blue, white, orange, turquoise, violet, sky blue and magenta. Daylight visible models are also available for areas with high levels of ambient light. To avoid false indication, the indicators' face appears gray when off. <salesindia@bannerengineering.com> Jet Set Go! Techmech, one of the leading players in material handling equipments, presents its specific range of products. JET Hydraulic Hand Pallet Truck: The system has a unique design, which ensures minimum time in handling, maximum use of floor area and easy handling to the operator. Lighter weight & easier rolling design and heavy duty double ball bearings in each wheel, helps to pull push the 'JET' pallet truck without extra efforts. JET Hydraulic Battery Drive P a l l e t Tr u c k : This system is apt for easy transportation of pallets in big plants and warehouses. For a long travel in plants it is a versatile machine to handle the pallets safely & quickly with minimum efforts. JET Hydraulic Hand Stacker: The handlift stacker is mobile, with easy push or pull by hand. All wheels are provided with double ball bearings with dust covers. The Hyderabad unit of the company manufactures special wear resistant seals, which ensures 100% leak proof system. Lifter is composed of hydraulic system, main body, drum holding device and tilter. The frame work is welded of high quality swage. The hydraulic gear is equipped with return valve and foot pedal to control drum carriage lowering rate and ensure that the hydraulic action is accurate and reliable. JET Drum Carrier: TMDC is an ultimate easy & safe drum carrier with hydraulic system to lift and transport the MS/Plastic drums by a single person from one place to another in big godowns and production areas. Two big size rear wheels are provided with two bearings each and one front wheel swiveling type with double ball bearings for smooth running. JET Battery Drive Stacker: Lifting and lowering of forks & traveling of stacker is done by push buttons placed on the handle. A person either from the ground or standing can drive the stacker on the platform. J E T A e r i a l Maintenance Platform (Double Mast): This is an 'aerial maintenance platform' suitable for attending the maintenance works of lighting, overhead cranes and window cleaning at high levels in workshops, warehouses or on good pucca floors. These platform can be used for maintenance of lights and attend to jobs even upto 7.7, 9.7, 11.7 & 13.7 & 15.7 mtr. heights. The JET Aerial Maintenance Platform (Single Mast) can be used for 7.5 Mtr. & 9.5 mtr. heights. JET Drum Lifter Cum Tilter: This Drum JET Aerial Order Picker (AC or DC): This JET Semi Elect. Stacker: The stacker is mobile with easy pushing or pulling by hand. All wheels are provided with double ball bearings with dust covers and foot operated brakes. Lifting and lowering of forks is done by the hand lever placed on the front cover. system has been introduced as a lighter version of battery/electric operated lifting platform with the features that the operator will stand over the rising platform under full protection of railings. It can also travel short distance manually in shop or warehouse and is a very light machine within 300 kgs. A special feature of aerial maintenance platform is the Power Pack from Taiwan make, which is a known for its quality and reliability. JET Battery Drive Scissor maintenance Platform: This system has been introduced in the market, especially for horizontal b a t t e r y operated drive in order to make it m o r e versatile and all purpose machine with provision for extended platform. The operator on the platform can operate it by himself- lifting, extension as well as driving the platform. Jet Battery Drive Order Picker: This has been introduced as a lighter version of battery drive platform / stacker. This is very conveniently used for working on machines and jobs, which are quite high and require handling at heights of more than 2 mtr. Moreover, certain operations have to be carried out vertically up and down, for which this is as ideal machine. <techmech103@gmail.com> 14 Post PPS 2012 PackPlus South 2012- A Post Event Report The Total Packaging, Processing & Supply Chain Event Sets A Complete Business Environment With Focused Visitors PackPlus South 2012 concluded on 9 July 2012 reporting a footfall of 6749 visitors arriving from all parts of the country. The number of visitors was understandably less than the last edition which accounted for 12454 visitors. The quality was betterensured by an entry fee that made the spouses sit out and the non serious stay away. Presenting 250+ exhibitors and 450+ representative companies, PackPlus South 2012, scheduled from 6-9 July 2012, featured 50+ product launches, 150+ running machines and several other attractions in the 10,500 sqm exhibition area of HITEX International Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. Exhibitor Comments вЂ¦ Many exhibitors had chosen the platform to launch their new products and solutions at the Show. Enigma Ventures (P) Ltd. launched its all new Rotary Die cum R.S 4 (rotary slotter 4 bar) cutting machine at the Show. вЂњWe chose PackPlus to launch this revolutionary product as no other platform could help us reach the Southern market in a better way. We received several enquiries for our machine,вЂќ said Rajesh Munjal, Proprietor, Enigma Ventures. Sandilyam Automation Systems (P) Ltd launched Axicon 6525 HS Inline verifier with high speed imaging to get scan rate of 150 scans/second on thermal printers. вЂњThe quality of visitors is at top priority in any business to business exhibition. PackPlus South provides us with that and so the Show was successful for us,вЂќ said Arun Kumar A.S from Sandilyam Automation Systems. automatic bag filling machine with auto bag placer & auto bag stitcher and Osna Electronics (P) Ltd. presented Datamatrix code reader for pharma industries. Vora Packaging (P) Ltd., one of the leading players in the field of EPE seals, liners and gaskets, presented VISEAL- a modern sealing solution for product freshness. вЂњPackPlus gave us a chance to present our revolutionary product before the global market. We have already received an order for VISEAL from M S Trading, Vijaywada,вЂќ said Hetal Shah from Vora Packaging. Seven-11 Industries made its debut in exhibitions with PackPlus South 2012. вЂњThis is the first time we have participated in a trade exhibition, and now I feel I made a right choice to start with PackPlus,вЂќ said Rajkumar R Lodhaa from Seven-11 Industries. вЂњI found quality visitors coming from all parts of the country. This shows the wide reach of PackPlus,вЂќ he added. Arshad Electronics (P) Ltd. unveiled FLUXOSEALER вЂ“ a special induction sealer at PackPlus South 2012. 3D Technopack Ltd. showcased Flexo-screen printed tubes, Congzhou Packaging Machinery Mfg. Co. launched it's all new Rotary die cutter + slotter and Daetwyler Swisstec India (P) Ltd. presented a new range of doctor blades. Gujarat Machinery (P) Ltd. launched its Spun bond PP nonwoven fabric manufacturing plants & 6-8 shuttle circular looms for PP/ HDPE woven sacks at the exhibition, Indus Control and Automation (P) Ltd. displayed a new fully The Corrugated box making machines and converting equipments were the special attraction of the Show. Running live were several innovative machines including semi automatic die cutting machine, automatic flute laminator, automatic folder gluer and semi auto stitching machine from Natraj Corrugating Machinery Company; corrugated cardboard making equipment and flexo printing & in-line printing slotter die cutter machines from Ming Wei Paperware Machinery Co. Ltd.; Paper corrugated board & box making machines from Mohan Industrial Machine Tools; High speed slitting machine from Suddha Converting Machineries (P) Ltd. and Corrugaton machines & flexo printers from Zhongshan Huatong Packaging Industry Co. Ltd. Kody Equipments (P) Ltd. had come to Hyderabad for the third time with PackPlus Contd. on page 4 15 Post PPS 2012 South 2012. вЂњWherever PackPlus goes, Kody follows,вЂќ said Sunny Patel from Kody Equipments. вЂњWe always get a good business from the Show and this year also we received several orders for our slitter rewinder machine. This was the first experience of SP Ultraflex Systems at the Southern edition of PackPlus. вЂњWe had never been on the Southern exhibition grounds. The PackPlus South platform appeared promising and so we dived in this venture. The decision was fair. We got to know more about the Southern business mindset and got several enquiries as well,вЂќ said Biku Kohli from SP Ultraflex Systems. Senior Print-Pack Machinery Co., presenting automatic corrugated board production line sold two of its machines on the third day of the exhibition. вЂњThe combined creaser slotter has been sold to Anmol Packaging and the thin edge slitter has been booked by Sridevi Packaging. Both these companies are from Hyderabad. However we have also received some serious enquiries from customers arriving from other states,вЂќ said Kawaljit Singh, Managing partner, Senior Print-Pack Machinery. Visitor CommentsвЂ¦ K.V Kishore, K.L Agencies AgriBusiness, had visited PackPlus South for the first time. вЂњI had heard about the Show but could not visit it earlier. For me this is the largest packaging exhibition I have ever visited in India. I could find so many machines related to my business. We are in discussion for some deals as well,вЂќ he said. discuss my requirement,вЂќ he said. Ramesh CH, SV Engineering, has been a regular visitor or PackPlus, be it Delhi or Hyderabad. вЂњAnd now when I am planning to do something in the field of water packaging, which could be a better place to get information about the latest innovations from the industry,вЂќ he stated. Visitors to the exhibition had also arrived from places like Baddi, Rajasthan, Kolkata, Assam, Nagpur, Pune, Kerala, Bangalore and Delhi. What MoreвЂ¦ The Pharma & Food Packaging Conclave Vikram Komiri Shetty, Yougen Fruits visited the Show to get an idea on new developments in fruits packaging segment. вЂњThe Show gave an opportunity to see several packaging machines on run, and all under one roof. Besides this, we also got a chance to have one to one interaction with industry experts. It was a learning experience,вЂќ he said. Narendra Reddy, a businessman from Karnal, had visited the Show to explore bulk packaging products. вЂњPackPlus had started its venture in Hyderabad with Bulk Packaging Show and this drove me to the exhibition this year in search of tanks and containers used in bulk packaging. There are several exhibitors related to my business and I am glad to get a chance to meet them personally and was the special highlight of the afternoon of the first day of the Show. The event was inaugurated by Dr. P V Appaji, Director General, Pharmexil; Krishna Reddy, Exec. Director, BDMA; M.L. Agarwal, Past President-FCBM, APCMA; Chakravarthi AVPS, MD, Ecobliss India; Dr. Ranga Rao, Executive Director; BDMA; M. Hemadri, Director, Pack World; Deepak Manchanda, Consultant, Packaging Design & Development and Anil Arora, President, PrintPackaging.Com (P) Ltd. The exclusive panel discussion featuring leading quality certification experts from the pharma and food manufacturing industry, quality certification and packaging, focused on reducing risk and achieving strategic business goals. Extending their support to the exhibition were the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) and Bulk Drug manufacturers Association (BDMA). What NextвЂ¦ вЂњWith the closing of PackPlus South on a positive note, we are now concentrating on PackPlus 2012 to be held from 7-10 December 2012 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi (NCR). In 2013, we will be back in Hyderabad with the third edition of PackPlus South,вЂќ said Neetu Arora on behalf of Print-Packaging.Com (P) Ltd., the organizers of the Show. <info@packplus.in> 16 Post PPS 2012 Pharma & Food Packaging Conclave вЂ“ A Report The event highlighting global regulatory challenges ahead for packaging, was held concurrently with the first day of PackPlus South on 6 July 2012 at Novotel Convention Centre, Hyderabad. Over 80% of global demand for API's (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) is expected to be supplied from China and India by 2015. The challenges likely to arise out of such global demand was the subject of the first ever Conclave of its type held in Hyderabad during PackPlus 2012. Delegates from the pharma and food manufacturing industry interacted with packaging experts, in a panel discussion, to discuss the implications of the Integrated Quality Risk Management and Global Food Safety Regulations that are emerging. The event was inaugurated by Dr. P V Appaji, Director General, Pharmexcil; Krishna Reddy, Exec. Director, BDMA; M.L. Agarwal, Past President-FCBM, APCMA; Chakravarthi AVPS, MD, Ecobliss India & Regional Chairman, Indian Institute of Packaging; Dr. Ranga Rao, Executive Director; BDMA; M. Hemadri, Director, Pack World; Deepak Manchanda, Consultant, Packaging Design & Development and Anil Arora, President, Print-Packaging.Com (P) Ltd. At the inaugural ceremony, Dr. P V Appaji, Director General, Pharmexcil observed that in his opinion there is an urgent need for the packaging industry to work very closely with the manufacturing industry in order to tackle the fast changing global business scenario and Regulatory Environment for pharmaceutical and food products. Dr. KV Ranga Rao, Executive Director, Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association emphasized the need for best practices in bulk packaging and even more so in preventing tampering and adulteration, which brings a bad name to Indian exports. Dr. Amit Biswas, Executive Vice President, IPDO of Dr. Reddys Lab was present at the occasion and spoke of his experience of being on both sides of the table, as a packaging material supplier from Reliance and subsequently as head of R&D at DRL. Leading experts from the industry participated in the lively panel discussions that stretched well over their allotted time. Experts, Mr. Swapan Ghosh and Mr. V Shivkumar from Intertek, the leading international Certification agency highlighted the importance of process Driven quality risk management for pharma and food industry. Mr. Sanjiv Jaggi, Country Head, Constantia Hueck Flexibles spoke of managing GMP certified aluminium foils. Dr. U K Saroop of Reliance Polymers, Mr. Siva Nagarajan of Sandilyam, Mr. Satish Kakade of Serum Institute, Mr. Ranajit Sen quality risk management consultant and Mr. Amrish Chowdhary of Mars India also shared their views at the event. The panel discussion was very ably moderated by Mr. Gautama Buddha, Head of Packaging at DRL. Bulk packaging and handling was also a subject of intense discussion. Mr. Kanwaljit Singh of Surbhi Consultants highlighted the need to think of saving the 20% freight volume space lost due to use of cylindrical bulk packs. Mr. J Patwe of Time Technoplast offered a solution by demonstrating their new cubical bulk pack units. Mr. P Dasgupta, earlier from Unilever, and now with ITW Signode shared his own experience with bulk shipments. Mr. M Hemadri, renowned packaging industry consultant wound up the discussions by once again emphasizing the critical linkage between packaging quality and ultimate product delivery. The need to work jointly towards common business goals as partners instead of buyers and sellers was underlined. Deepak Manchanda, packaging consultant, thanked all guests, panelists and delegates for giving so generously of their knowledge and time and hoped that this would be the beginning of a more sustained and continuing effort towards meeting the challenges ahead. <info@packplus.in> 17 Post PPS 2012 Venture Forth Om Swastik Machines, a division of Enigma Ventures Pvt. Ltd., is one of the leading manufacturers, traders, suppliers and exporters of superior quality carton machineries. The company manufactures semi-automatic stitching machines and MR style semi auto rotary die cutting machine. At PackPlus South 2012 Rajesh Munjal, Director, Enigma Ventures Pvt. Ltd. shares his thoughts on the industry and the awareness required among customersвЂ¦ Te l l u s a b o u t t h e l a t e s t developments at Om Swastik Machines. The carton box flap pasting machine is one of our new developments. However, the technology we have launched at PackPlus South 2012 is the new attachment with the machine that helps the box get glued upside down. How would you comment on the Indian corrugated box manufacturing company? The industry is growing and has lot of prospects but the only aspect requiring more attention is the awareness of new technology. The carton box flap machine is not a PET It Be! Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., since its inception in 1984, has become a leading player in the field of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) preforms. The company started new technology for market, but several visitors from the industry saw it for the first time at the PackPlus exhibition. They were curious to know about the operation and advantages of the machine. I believe that exhibitions play an important role in meeting this gap between new innovations and awareness among the industry. How price sensitive is the Indian market? Price is a concern for the Indian customers but where productivity is high and the quality is not compromised, they are eager to spend. Brief us on some of your clients. We have sold our machines to several companies like Kunal Industries from Chandigadh and United Box from Pune. Shimla, however, has come up as a very potential market for us. We have sold several of our machines in the town to the apple packaging companies. Internationally we have exported a machine recently to New Zealand. What kind of enquiries did you receive at PackPlus South 2012? The Show helped us have one to one interaction with our existing as At next edition of PackPlus we are planning to display our all new flute laminator semi automatic machine. Rajesh Munjal, Director, Enigma Ventures Pvt. Ltd. well as new customers. The carton box flap pasting machine on display has already been sold to Seema Craft. The company had purchased our rotary die cutting machine some time back and now to complete the line; it has opted for the pasting machine. We have several other deals in pipeline as well. At next edition of PackPlus we are planning to display our all new flute laminator semi automatic machine. <munjalrajesh41@yahoo.com> Talk Sensors! In conversation with Rakesh Parashar, Technical Director, Osna Electronics Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading designers and manufacturers of sensor & interfacesвЂ¦ Tell us about the different range of Osna sensors and the products you have you displayed at PackPlus South 2012. Osna is the manufacturer of a large range of sensors including German made optical, ultrasonic, colour mark sensor, 3 colour mark sensors, laser colour & contrast sensors, infra red sensors, fibre optic cable & sensors, paper break detectors and fork type sensors. At PackPlus South, we have displayed the industrial automation products, which include optical sensors of German and Italian technology and India manufactured inductive sensors. How would you comment on Indian automation industry products meeting the international standards? The Indian products are getting updated with the changing requirements, meeting the international standards. And today, many companies are driving global technology to Indian customers. The rise in Dollar has been a concern for the global market, but the Indian market is capable of managing adverse situations. Rise in demand helps meet such challenges. How would you comment on the quality of visitors at the exhibition? As at PackPlus it is not only the visitors who are our clients but also the exhibitors, we find the quality on both ends much better than the last edition. Some of our clients like Nichrome, Uflex, Super Pack, Saurabh Flexipack and Jet Pack are the leading players from the industry exhibiting in the exhibition. Besides this, Hyderabad is an ideal venue for a packaging, processing We are planning to expand ourselves in the Middle East market. In India, we are targeting at big as well as small OEMs. Rakesh Parashar, Technical Director, Osna Electronics Pvt. Ltd., and supply chain event driving footfall from all over the country. What are the new developments at Osna? We are planning to expand ourselves in the Middle East market. In India, we are targeting at big as well as small OEMs. <rakesh@osnaelectronics.net> The PET preform market is growing at a rate of 25-30 percent per year. Balachandran Nair, General Manager- PET, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. with beverages, and later diversified into bottled water, plastic packaging and confectionary. вЂњFrooti, the first product rolled out of Parle Agro in 1985, became the largest selling mango drink in India,вЂќ stated Balachandran Nair, General Manager- PET, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. Some of the major brands falling under Parle Agro clientele are: l Beverages: Frooti, Appy, Appy Fizz, Saint Juice, LMN and Grappo Fizz. l Water: Bisleri, and Bailley l Food / Confectionary / Snacks: Mintrox mints, Buttercup candies, Buttercup Softease, Softease Mithai and Hippo. The company displayed its range of PET performs at PackPlus South 2012. вЂњThe PET preform market is growing at a rate of 25-30 percent per year. There are lot of prospects and so a lot of competition as well. But as it is always the good quality that wins, we have a strong foothold in the Indian market,вЂќ said Nair. вЂњAt the exhibition we received some serious enquiries, which would positively turn in deals in coming days,вЂќ he added. Parle Agro has 7 factories spread in all major cities of India, 50 franchisees for water packaging and 7 for beverages. вЂњSoon we are going to set two new factories in Mysore and Varanasi,вЂќ inform Nair. The company also exports preforms to various countries including UAE, South Africa, Canada and USA. <balachandran.nair@parleagro.com> 18 Post PPS 2012 Leading The Way Get Your Fill! Inpack Fabrications Pvt. Ltd. is a renowned manufacturer of automatic vertical form fill seal machines used to pack powders and granules. T. Rambabu, Director, IFPL highlights some of the specific features of the machineвЂ¦ Give us a brief on the Inpack automatic vertical FFS machine. Inpack has set a foothold in the Indian Packaging Industry with its age old experience in FFS machines. The automatic vertical FFS machine is used in food and chemical industries to pack products like flour, spices, herbal p o w d e r s , b a k i n g p o w d e r, pesticides, agro-chem powders, fertilizers and detergent powders. The machine comes in three forms- load cell based, augur filler and cup filler. Some of the specifications of the machine are: l Machines are electropneumatically operated, required power supply: 440 V В±5%, 3 Phase, 50 Hz and air supply at 7 Kg/cmВІ l Pouches are formed out of thermo sealable wrapping film LDPE, laminated or aluminum foil to be arranged by customer l Pouches can be either pillow or gusseted type with lap / fin seal l Perforation system for chain of pouches can be provided l Handle / hole cut punching device can be provided if the wrapping film strength / quality is adequate to withstand l Continuous or impulse sealing can be provided based on the type/quality of wrapping film. What are the latest updations to meet today's industry requirements? We have developed the machine in terms of production speed. The small FFS machine which used to pack 70 pouches a minute earlier, packs 100-120 pouches today. What is the UPS of Inpack FFS machine? The USP of our machine is its quality and service backup. The price is reasonable and it is tough to get a similar machine on similar rate anywhere in India. Which countries do you export your machines to? Sai Industries displayed a wide range of products at PackPlus We have a market in Middle East, Malaysia and Nepal. We have sold more than ten machines in Dubai. T. Rambabu, Director, IFPL We have a market in Middle East, Malaysia and Nepal. We have sold more than ten machines in Dubai. Tell us about some of your National clientele base. In India we cater to all big players like Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Eastern Group, MTR Foods Ltd., AVT Group, Kutch Brain Chem Ltd., Nest Group, Nagarjuna Group, Heritage Foods India Ltd. and SMC Group. <ifpl2004@gmail.com> Giving It A Lift! Action Construction Equipment (P) Ltd. (ACE) is one of the India's leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturing companies with over 50% market share in mobile cranes segment. In addition to mobile cranes, the company also offers mobile / fixed tower cranes, loaders, vibratory rollers, truck mounted cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, tractor and other construction equipment. In a freewheeling conversation at PackPlus South 2012, P.N. Ravishankar, AGM- South (Forklifts), ACE, talks about the rising demands of material handling equipment. Tell us about the products you have displayed at PackPlus South 2012. We have showcased our material handling equipment, with special focus on paper roll clamps and forklifts. Paper roll clamps are designed to handle a variety of paper roll sizes and weights while minimizing damage to the roll. The product finds its market in printing and packaging industries. The forklifts are used to handle all sort of equipment ally used for paper rollsвЂ¦used in paper printing and packaging. The forklift is used to handle all sort of equipment. What changes have you seen in the material handling industry in recent times? The Indian market today has two important issues to deal with вЂ“ labour and space. Material handling equipment has seen a rise in demand over the years because it reduces the requirement of labour and also handles the job in limited space. The safety concerns are also met by these equipments. Brief us on your national and international reach. We are present predominantly in the Indian market with 15 offices covering all the states. In India we cater to clients like Nissan Motors, Hyundai, Ford, Delhi Metro etc. We are present predominantly in the Indian market with 15 offices covering all the states. P.N. Ravishankar, AGM- South (Forklifts), ACE, Internationally, we have a market in Africa, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Thailand. What kind of enquiries have you received at PackPlus South 2012? We had some serious enquiries, which might convert in deals later. We are in negotiating terms with some of the customers. <forkliftssouth@ace-cranes.com> Sai Industries is a sister concern of Dhawal Engineering Works, which was established in 1975. We have more than 5000 Sai machines running in India. Leading companies like Hindustan Lever and Godrej form our clientele base. Dhaval V. Dhule, Owner, Sai Industries South 2012 including heavy duty simplex automatic paper, foam & board roll to sheet cutting machine, high speed rotary online paper corrugated sheet cutting machine, slitting and rewinding machine and paper dish machinery. вЂњSai Industries is a sister concern of Dhawal Engineering Works, which was established in 1975. We have more than 5000 Sai machines running in India. Leading companies like Hindustan Lever and Godrej form our clientele base,вЂќ said Dhaval V. Dhule, Owner, Sai Industries. The company also exports its machines to Dubai, London and South Africa. вЂњAt PackPlus South we had visitors arriving from Southern as well as Northern states. We have been busy meeting new enquiries, which will be followed up soon after the exhibition,вЂќ Dhawal concluded. <ramsaiindustries@gmail.com> 19 2013 20 21 Event News Exhibitors' List As On 11 September 2012 l 3D Technopack Ltd. l Heinz Glas l Rana Papers (P) Ltd. l Accuweb Enterprises l Hilda Automation l Reynders Label Printing India (P) Ltd. l Ace Products l HPT Pharma Packaging l Rishi Packaging l ACG Inspection Systems (P) Ltd. l ID Technologies l Rohit Instruments & Testing Services l ACG Pam Pharma Technologies (P) Ltd. l IndiaMART.com l RTGT l Innovative Packtech Machines (P) Ltd. l S. A. Automation (P) Ltd. l ACG Worldwide l Inpack Fabrications (P) Ltd. l Saill Colours & Chemicals l Adco Print Pack India l AIMIL Ltd. l Insight Communication & Print Solution India (P) Ltd. l Sainfoin Impex (P) Ltd. l AKR Plastic Industry l INSSTA 3D l All India Plastic Industries Association l Intec Capital Ltd. l Arrow Multimedia l Intercaps Filling Systems Ltd. l ARS Automat l Ishida India (P) Ltd. l Artech Industries l ISRA Surface Vision - GmbH l Saiprographiq l Sandilyam Automation Systems (P) Ltd. l Schoeller Arca Time l Senior Engineering Corporation l Shilp Gravures Ltd. l Shri Vinayak Packaging Machine (P) Ltd. l Asian Packing Machinery l J J Enterprise l Authentic Designer's l Jekson Vision (P) Ltd. l Auto Service Equipment l J-Pack Engineers (P) Ltd. l Shubham Flexible Packaging Machines (P) Ltd. l AVP Papers l K H S Machinery (P) Ltd. l Sidhartha Mechnical Works l B & R Industrial Automation (P) Ltd. l K K Packaging Solutions l Simplex Controls (P) Ltd. l Bandex Packaging (P) Ltd. l Kanpur Plastipack Ltd. l Sino Corrugated Show 2013 l Banner Engineering India l Kapsun Resourse Corporation l SP Ultraflex Systems (P) Ltd. l Bhavmark Systems (P) Ltd. l Kody Equipments (P) Ltd. l Supercut Industries l Bikaner Polymers (P) Ltd. l Kudamm Corporation l BM Packing Machines l Luna Bearings l Superpack Packaging Machines (P) Ltd. l Bosch Limited l Bosetec (India) l Magic Special Purpose Machineries (P) Ltd. l Tech Mech Material Handling Equipments l Bry-Air (Asia) (P) Ltd. l Maharshi Udyog l The Print & Paper (Sales) (P) Ltd. l Bubber Machine Tools l Mehta Cad Cam Systems (P) Ltd. l Time Technoplast Ltd. l Carrywell Packaging (P) Ltd. l Millenium Packaging Solutions l Touch l Clear Packaging (P) Ltd. l Mitsubishi Electric India (P) Ltd. l Twin Tech India (P) Ltd. l Control Techniques India (P) Ltd. l MLM India l Udyog Software (I) Ltd. l Craft Master l Moldtek Plastics Ltd. l Uflex Limited - Holography Division l Creed Engineers l Naman Enterprises l Uflex Limited (Engineering Division) l Natraj Industries l Ultraplast Chainbelts (P) Ltd. l Unique Controls l Domino Printech India (P) Ltd. l NBG Printographic Machinery Co. (P) Ltd. l E C Packtech Machines (P) Ltd. l Neelkamal Machinery Company l United Enterprises l Ecobliss India (P) Ltd. l NEELKANTH MACHINERY COMPANY l Universal Engineering Corporation l Emerson Industrial Automation l Nichrome India Ltd. l Enigma Ventures (P) Ltd. l Nordson India (P) Ltd. l Uptodate Adhesives and Dispensing (P) Ltd. l Essel Propack Ltd. l Pac Edge Labels l Expert Industries (P) Ltd. l Pakona Engineers (India) (P) Ltd. l Ezeeflex Plastics (P) Ltd. l Pal Innovations (P) Ltd. l V Agency l Falcon Autotech (P) Ltd. l Parle Global Technologies (P) Ltd. l Valco Melton Engineering (I) (P) Ltd. l Global Graphics Machineries (P) Ltd. l Pelican Rotoflex (P) Ltd. l Veeraat India l Goldlink Industries Co. Ltd. - China l Polyplex Corporation Ltd. l Vibgyor International (P) Ltd. l Harikrushna Machine Tech (P) Ltd. l Presto Stantest (P) Ltd. l Vibgyor Technoplus (P) Ltd. l Harting India (P) Ltd. l Pyrotron (India) Inc. l Videojet Technologies India (P) Ltd. l Hassia Packaging (P) Ltd. l QuadTech Inc. l Vivyd India l Hebei Xinguang Carton Machinery Manufacture Co. Ltd. l R K Machine Tool Industry l Vora Packaging (P) Ltd. l Rajdeep Automation (P) Ltd. l Zenith Rubber (P) Ltd. l Cyklop Packaging Systems India (P) Ltd. l Unitech Engineering Company l Uptodate Plastics and Packagings (P) Ltd. 22 23 24