DS Smith, Coca-Cola Partner On Cardboard Solution
Board Converting NEWS INTERNET DIRECTORY
London, England based DS Smith PLC, a global sustain- able fiber-based packaging company and Coca-Cola HBC Austria have collaborated to replace plastic handles for 1.5 liter PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard based out- er packaging. This new plastic replacement solution will be delivered to supermarkets in Austria as of September 2023. The innovative packaging solution, DS Smith Lift Up, is a 100 percent recyclable corrugated handle which im- proves carry functionality for consumers and is designed to contribute together with other partners to the kraft pa- per and cardboard-based solution that reduces around 200 tons of plastic each year for Coca-Cola HBC Austria. DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC share a vision for inno- vative packaging solutions designed to be 100 percent re- cyclable and to use the least amount of material needed. DS Smith Lift Up was designed using DS Smith’s unique Circular Design Metrics approach resulting in a significant reduction in carbon footprint for the packaging and man- ufacturing line of products. The DS Smith Lift Up innova- tion can be applied to different bottle sizes and is manu- factured in partnership with Krones, a leading packaging machine manufacturer. The carrier handle has a soft grip that makes products easy to carry while they remain se- cure within their sustainable packaging. This has been de- signed for PET bottles for consumption at home. “We are proud to partner on this innovative packaging solution, driving out unnecessary waste and single use plastic,” said Stefano Rossi, CEO Packaging Solutions Di- vision, DS Smith. “The DS Smith Lift Up concept was designed using DS Smith’s Circular Design Metrics approach, so it uses the least amount of material possible, reduces impact on the environment and looks fantastic in stores and supermar- kets.” “Collaboration with our partners Coca-Cola HBC and Krones is key to reducing single use plastics and deliver- ing innovative change at scale. We hold sustainable de- sign at the heart of what we do as a company, and this is a shining example of the opportunity for innovation in packaging to lead the way to a more sustainable future for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.” Marcel Martin, CCHBC’s Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, said this is the first-ever packaging solution of its kind for 1.5 liter multipacks of Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite. “It’s the result of our entrepreneurial mindset, an abso- lute belief in collaborating with trusted partners and our focus on reaching net zero emissions by 2040," he said. "We understand the immense size of the task we have in front of us to create a more sustainable business. We’ll continue to innovate, collaborate, and invest so we can continue to deliver our drinks in sustainable ways.”
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.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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