Section: Current topic- packing ice-cream
Filling, packing and freezing.
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Considering the fact that the range of ice-cream products on offer is very wide, it is logical that the same applies to the selection of packaging materials. The used packaging ranges from rigid to flexible. The most frequently applied material is plastic, but frozen cream can be packed in barrier cardboard or mixed types of material. Cups, pots, canisters, “callipo” tubes, folders, flow packs and numerous variations of flexible packaging are among the most frequent assortment of ice-cream packaging. The most distinctive kinds of packaging from the point of view of graphic design are cornets, “callipo” tubes and flexible packaging; however, in the past few years even rigid plastic packaging tends to be highlighted by well-designed labels (including IML labeling). The following text introduces companies which supply the Czech market with complex portfolios of manufacturing machinery and equipment for filling, extrusion, packing and freezing of industrial ice-cream.
“Ice-cream tart (nanukový dort) is a Czech rarity“
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says the agent of ColorCap Czech company.
In manufacturing ice-cream, it is only possible to use materials that conform to the standards set up by the Act on food # 110/1997 Sb. What about the machinery? Whether there are any special requirements which the machinery for filling and packing ice-cream need to comply with was a question for a representative of a distributor of the machinery for Czech and Slovak markets, Mr Jaroslav Šim.
Section: Trade fairs
Drupa 2008 without revolutionary novelties
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A month after the Interpack in Düsseldorf, Drupa 2008, Europe’s biggest printing trade fare, took place. 1970 exhibitors from 25 countries worldwide were present, attracting 391 000 visitors from 138 countries and 3000 journalists from 84 countries. The attendance of visitors from abroad grew, particularly those from Asian countries (15% as opposed to 13% in 2004). 14 Czech companies were present, the biggest exhibition having been done by SOMA Lanškroun. The expositions of the exhibitors were divided into 6 major branches. The biggest part was occupied by the manufacturers of machinery and solutions for all types of printing. Revolutionary novelties of the kind exhibited for instance at Drupa 2000, were absent this year.
Plastic labels, locks and safety features
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Interpack 2008 trade fair presented a selection of trends and innovations in labeling, locks and safety printing. Developments in new labeling materials bring pronouncement of new needs for adhesives used for applying labels. Re-sealable sachets have been on the market for some time. Their bulk in manufacturing has been increasing. Manufacturers devote their energy to develop various gadgets by which they perfect re-sealing and make it even more user-friendly. Various zippers inserted into the product gain increasing popularity.
The World of Packing heading to Paris
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Business, innovation, perspective – those are the headlines for the 38th edition of the International packing and packing technology trade fair Emballage 2008, which takes place from 17th to 21st November in Paris. Over 100 000 visitors from 142 countries are expected. The exhibition space in Paris-Nord Villepinte will lend its space to 2 200 companies, over half of which will be from abroad.
Along the Emballage trade fair, the International trade fair of food processing technologies IPA will run from 17th to 20th November.
Metal packaging: recession or renaissance?
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Interpack 2008 hosted far more manufacturers of metal packages than plastic manufacturers. Metal packing caught attention by their characteristics and graphic design exclusivity. The newest trends were to be seen at the presentation of Alufoil Trophy 2008 winning designs (competition organized by EAFA), which showcased the latest tends in indesign technology. At Interpack itself, the dominant material in metal packaging was surprisingly aluminum.
Main theme: Transport and export packaging
Mummy in export packaging?
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Contemporary exporters of industrial goods face the same problems as ancient Egyptians several thousand years ago – which packaging to chose in order for the packed goods to resist climatic influences, rotting, molding and mechanical influences during shipment to the designated location. In most cases, manufacturers sooner or later contact a specialized company and outsource. The specialized company delivers its know-how, materials and necessary guarantees. Outsourcing of export packaging can take various forms and levels. Given the increasing production of industrial goods, extending of delivery deadlines, pressure on lowering costs and demands of guarantees force the suppliers of export packaging to come up with new services. These include also a complete outsourcing of dispatch.
Transport packaging made of wood
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Wooden packaging is characterized by high bearing and stability and also by the ease with which the material can be surfaced. Wood has excellent muffling and insulating capacities, but on the other hand higher weight, absorptivity and mainly risk of infection by worms following bad tending of packaging. It is most frequently used for carrier's pallets, boxes, crates, and crating, especially for bulk cargo packaging. Wooden packaging materials designated for use in international trade need to fulfill the requirements of the directive FAO ISPM 15, or rules of the importing countries. In the Czech Republic, it has to be tended by heat and labeled by registered subject.
Order an “overseas” box
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Quite a few Czech manufacturers export their products to markets outside of the EU. During presentation of packed goods, but mostly for safety reasons, it is necessary to remember the aspect of proper packaging. The so called overseas box is a type of packaging tool with specific parameters, for which the name became widely used. Manufacturing is mostly per order and the initial parameter for the design of a box is the kind of goods and the means of transport of the cargo.
Concerning employed materials, due to lighter weight and easier tending as opposed to traditional whole-wood variant, it is now primarily OSB or plywood. An indispensable part is the inner anticorrosive container protecting the transported goods against aggressive influences of the marine climate. Even the protective container may come in a variety of materials. Apart from the well-established aluminum foil with dehumidifiers, VCI method is gaining popularity. One mustn’t forget to mention the quality performance of the staff, which contributes greatly to the final effect.
Dehumidifiers in many variants
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Considering the fact that the danger of corrosion of metal surfaces in after manufacture stages of handling, storage and shipment escalates, it is necessary to address the issue not only by modifying the product’s surface but also the climate inside the packaging. This can be achieved either by the so called active packaging or, with less expense, anticorrosive paint, i.e. by employing inhibitors of corrosion. Apart form inhibitors with physical bonds, which work on the basis of adsorption processes, there are also inhibitors based on the principle of releasing needed components into the packed environment. Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) is a type of protection that is being applied with increased popularity. It is a group of substances which slow down the process of corrosion. Besides inhibitors it is also possible to use traditional preservation substances such as corrosion-proof materials, vaselines, waxes or oils. Another possibility to modify crypto climate in the packaging is the use of dehumidifiers. These substances absorb humidity in the environment and thus lower the relative humidity.
Risk-free transport of a compressor
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In drafts of anticorrosive protection, the starting point is the assumption of regular deliveries of the same (at least from the point of material) product in standardized shipment packaging. The overall packaging system is designed to provide the easiest and thus cheapest possible protection. In shipment of large machinery, this technique is not applicable as each piece of such machinery is more or less unique and in many cases, the last alternations to the execution are being done just before packing. In such cases, customers appreciate availability of immediate service and consultations provided by companies supplying outer packaging material and quality materials for anticorrosive protection. The project of anticorrosive protection and following packaging are designed prior to production in cooperation with production engineers and the same sequence is applied for means of shipment in cases of oversized cargo.
Glue instead of foil
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Packaging makes for waste. It is not only their production but also disposal that requires large amounts of energy. Instead of stretch foils, carrier’s pallet bags, tie-up tapes or protective edges it is sometimes possible to apply environmentally friendly glue Lock n’Pop produced on water base. It is non toxic, non inflammatory and leaves almost no residue. It can be applied to adjoining surfaces of packaging regardless of the material. It has considerable skidding power which means the pallet will not crumble and at the same time, it has firmness in pull which means the pallet can be easily disassembled.
Section: Logistics
Airbags and belts in special regime
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Certain workshops specializing in production lines in car industry are qualified as dangerous items. This results in their packaging, labeling, shipment and documentation which accompany them. The following text brings details.
Section: Technologies
Open market with GS1 DataBar
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The symbols GS1 DataBar, formerly known under the acronym RSS – Reduce Space Symbology are a group of linear bar codes which represent a new step and further development in the possibilities of automatic identification, primarily in areas where “classic” bar codes EAN/UPC can not be applied or are applicable only in a very limited range. These facts alone indicate that the answer to the frequently asked question whether contemporary bar codes will be gradually replaced by new kinds might be quite ambiguous. After a long-time intensive collaboration of the organization GS1 within an expert workgroup (GSMP) composed mostly of representatives of significant GS1 users (Wal-Mart, Tesco, Metro, Kraft, Procter & Gamble and others), in May 2006 the official date for the launch of the implementation of the new standard in retail networks. The date is 1 January 2010.
Section: 100% packaging
Packaging of the year 2008
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The Czech national competition for the best packaging of 2008 came to its close. In the 14th edition, a specialized jury and a board of journalists from specialized media judged 92 submitted designs in six categories. 37 winners will be announced at a gala ceremony during the packaging congress in November. As this year’s course of gathering and judging the competition’s submission seemed to be rather unorthodox, we asked the participants of the process about their immediate reactions and opinions. We thus gained a noteworthy collection of information which can serve as a manual to entering the next editions.