Smurfit Kappa Develops Paper-Based Child-Lock Box For Laundry Pods UK based Smurfit Kappa has developed an innovative new packaging solution for detergent together with Mc- Bride, the leading European manufacturer of private label products for the cleaning and hygiene market. The Click- to-Lock Pods Box is a 100 percent paper-based solution which provides a sustainable and safe alternative to the traditional plastic box for laundry pods. The new packaging solution reduces CO2 emissions by 32 percent during production and is 100 percent recy- clable and biodegradable. It is the latest example of how Smurfit Kappa utilizes its circular business model to identi- fy the best packaging solution for each situation alongside reducing the environmental impact. The Click-to-Lock Pods Box is tamper-proof thanks to an effective, certified child-lock system in line with the In- ternational Association of Soaps, Detergents and Mainte-
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ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational .com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com
For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes; hhs systems ensure efficiency and precision. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality assurance in the production of corrugated boxes with flexo folder gluers. BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
CIMEX CORP. www.cimexcorp.com
Cimex writes affordable yet powerful CAD/CAM software for the packaging and diemaking industries. We also offer numerous samplemakers, etc., to fit all needs and budgets.
nance Products, following successful protocol testing. It is also moisture resistant, due to a varnish inside the pack- aging that provides a barrier against any type of moisture from accessing the contents. The pack has 25 percent more capacity than the pre- vious plastic version and brings efficiencies to the supply chain by facilitating an increased pallet load. “By combining our collective expertise, we have creat- ed this first-to-market innovative packaging solution that provides our customers with a child safe, cost effective and sustainable packaging option for laundry pods,” said Saverio Mayer, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Europe. “This project is an excellent example of the success that comes from pooling expertise between suppliers and customers to deliver the innovation to support the essen- tial move to more environmentally friendly products,” add- ed Chris Smith, CEO of McBride plc. The Click-to-Lock Pods Box is on shelves in France and due to be rolled out across Europe in the coming months.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
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